Blogger's Blues

Yes, I accept I have the blogger's BLUEs. I am fighting it. I am trying to bring myself back to posting regularly but I just haven't been able to. Please don't ask me WHY? I was more regular at writing stories and poems over at Klishmaklaver but even that is terribly deficient in this New Year...But refuse to succumb to the circumstances and give up on this passion that brought me some accolades in the last year...
I SHALL BLOG!!!

Heres an attempt at pumping some life back into this deprived blog and renewing my belief in myself once again..

IN blue to fight the Blues...:D

Turquoise Blue Churidar Kurti: BIBA,
Turquoise set in Silver earrings: Vintage
Silver thin entwined bangles: Thrifted
Silver ballet flats: Catwalk

Party time again!

A big HELLO to all those who missed me (..I really hope you'll did miss me )..;)
Well I missed you'll tons too.
Unlike the book that preaches the Mars & Venus traits, I the Venus had gone into a cave...
Reasons I don't wish to revisit..
BUT now that I am back guys I'd like to share how I made this come-back!!!
:D
I lost a few Kgs and gained a bit of confidence...YeeeHaw!!!!

but then it was Diwali and my bestest pal's wedding too,
So we hogged on goodies at the best of places and  partied the nights away.
And now I think I have put on more than I'd lost!!!  :(
LOL..

Anyhooo heres what the party animal was prowling in at one occassion last weekend..

What I was wearing:
Animal Print Silk Dress- Hong Kong
Watch: Louis Vuitton
Black Belt: Aldo
Black Leggings: Clover Centre, M.G.Road, Camp, Pune
Brown Booties: Ginger

Fall Fashion 2010 inspired

I've been experimenting with my wardrobe a lot over the past few months. And like a confirmation to continue doing that, a couple of fashion students caught up with me at Koregaon Park. I soon realised they were complimenting me on my style and then requested me if I could answer a few of their questions as regards the fresh fashion trends.
This doesn;t happen to me everyday so I was mighty pleased with myself and flattered too..hehehehe :))

Now my confidence about the experimental look i was wearing that day has risen a notch higher and so I am about to share it with you...

Inspiration: Adam Lippes Design for Adam Fall fashion 2010

High waisted Jodhpur pants. Ofcourse it looked a whole lot different on me.

I am wearing  Black button front high waist Jodhpur pants: M.G.Road, Camp, Pune.

 Purple Body fit Lycra top:  GANT, Mumbai

Golden Metal wristlets: thrifted- Crawford Market, Mumbai

Purple earrings & Black bead necklace: thrifted - F.C.Road, Pune

By day I chose to wear this outfit with Oshos

                        And thought I could sport the look for a casual Friday evening Dinner
                        with this pair of Marie Claire Flat Pumps.

Please ignore my ugly feet!!!

Now its for you, my fashionista friends to tell me if this look

WORKS or NOT?

PS: The Marble Floor effect is handmade oil colour print on paper by ME..:D

Sleepy Stripes

Yesterday my gal pal and I set off on a shopping spree again..
And on the way was this luscious green garden that we couldn't resist ...
SO we went off on a stroll here to shake off the SLEEPY feeling after a tummy full of yummy food.

 

It had just rained and the earth was wet, the leaves greener and the skies in beautiful hues...
Looks like I'm wearing all the colours of the bright blue sky..:D

 

 

My gal pal has done a wonderful job from behind the cam.

 

And look who stopped by to smell the flowers?
:D

 

 

 

 

 

 Here Ive not had enough of myself..

So she has to click some more..:))

 

I was wearing:

• Striped Tee- Flicked from hubby's closet, 
• Disco Bangles- F.C.Road,
• Plastic finger ring and earrings- thrifted, 
• Handbag- Clover Centre, M.G. Road, Camp, Pune
• Flat Peep-toes- Sagar Arcade, F.C. Road, Pune
• Smile brought on my face by my lil son..:D See?

My Award acceptance speech! ;)

Dear Fashion-holic & Foody friends,
Today is a new level of happiness for me. Though its been only very few posts spread over a span of time but posted with great patience over here, my reasons-for- living are being recognised as legitimate. There is someone who has been able to relate to it and has listed me as worthy of reciept of not one but two blog awards straight away!
It is time fo rme to exult...Yayyyyy!
I am guilty of having always treated this blog like a foster child. It was originally only a personal sounding board and hadn't shaped up in character and content until only recently when I discovered I could utilise it to express my passion for fashion. Am greatful to all of you that I havent recieved brickbats but only generous words of praise for my silly escapades.
I am especially thankful to Upasana of 'The It Fashion' for bestowing these laurels on me.
I had been waiting for a long time now for that ONE signal that could tell me that I am to continue blogging here! And I recieved TWO...
And here they are...

 I accept them with a bow!!!!!
;)
And since I cant be selfish and keep them all to myself I pass these on to

Tanvi

Janani

Becky

& Dusk

They are more deserving than I am, in fact! :D

Wild is me!

They say the warm weather brings our inner animal out of hibernation. And Saturday Nights are HOT indeed at Smokies, Pune's First BrewHouse and Liquid Buffet Place. So the party animal in me decided to get up and go bold! :D

WARNING: These pics have been clicked after a round of Mango flavoured, freshly brewed Doolally Beer and sumptuous dinner. Please pardon if I appear zoned out at some places..hehehe..:P

After shaking a leg and all the booty possible to the groovy music, the soft luscious lawns beckoned to me.

So I sit down!

And the nocturnal animal gets to some meditation....;) :D

Who dares disturb this Yogi??? :P

What I'm wearing:

 Animal Print Silk Shirt - Hong Kong (Yes, the 2nd Fashion Capital of the World. :D)

Black Straight Fit Jeans- Gant,

Necklace: gift from Kuwait

Earrings- thrifted

Bangle: Heera Panna Shopping Centre, Mumbai

Snake skin leather ballerinas: Aldo

Dhoti Pants

Yes, I've fallen for the Dhoti Pants too..:))
These pants have been around since the last season but I managed to locate one that suits my style, finally.
As in the print is the way I like it and the fit is comfy too.

I teamed the Pants with a black, full sleeved knitted Turtle neck as you can see. It was perfect for a drive down to Lonavala on a chilly rainy evening..;)
 Disco bangles and earrings to compliment the Pants.

The ideal length of these dhoti pants is just above the ankle. However since the time this style arrived on the scene it has been explored to the ends again. You can now spot these Dhoti styled pants with extra-deep crotch depth and contrasting tapers too. The front or side zippers, buttoned ends variations are also available. I've also found Wrap-around style Dhoti pants but I prefer mine, the smocked ones! Easy to pull on and ultra comfy.
These pants are apt for travelling or to sport  the cool casual look at a picnic say!

I love my India

‎31 states 1618 Languages, 6400 Castes, 6 Religion, 29 major Festivals &ONE COUNTRY
I AM PROUD THAT I'm an INDIAN...
so an extended celebration of the 63rd Independence Day at my blog.

What did I wear to salute the Tricolour on 15th August 2010?

THIS....

And my gal pal wore the tricolours this way! :))

You can check out my previous ode to Independence Day here
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY TO ALL..:D

Happy Independence Day!

My latest acquisition right from the land of the beautiful Goddess Quan Yin is a neat pair of embroidered pants.
The highlight of these bell-bottomed pants is the neat and intricate embroidery pattern in bright colours. Am so much in love with these pants that I just hunt for an occasion to flaunt them.
Then I think what better way than to put it up here for your appreciation?
Please feel free to rate it for me..
HOT  ;) ya NOT ???

This post also comes right in time to celebrate Independence Day.

 So wearing an orange from the Tri-colour teamed with Mandarin Pants from China

 I think Hindi Chini Bhai Bhai? :))

I'm wearing: Blue Diamond Lee Cooper Tee, Mandarin Pants, Coral Earrings- Vintage, Rudraksha and orange bead Necklace - Vintage, Ballerinas- Citywalk, Bangles-thrifted

Dots & Nets

Since the time Coco Chanel transformed BLACK into a fashion statement, the little black dress has become a quintessential element of every girl's wardrobe. Here's revisiting a little black dress with another fashion favourite; the dots. My friend here chooses to wear it with fish net stockings and basic black pumps.
By her personal fashion sense, she goes blingless.
 It's Vibzy's touch there that she sports those bangles in one of the shots!  ;)
I'm sure this is going to net a lot of hearts for her!! What say you??

More delicious Lady's Fingers!?

When its cloudy and dark outside, you needn't be gloomy inside.
Bright nail colours are here. Painting your nails with bright Matte colours is IN.
And it is also an instantaneously effective way to lift your spirit on a gloomy, rainy day.
SO if you are at work or stranded at home, see that you have a bottle of one of these colours handy..And paint way...

However see that you are not sporting too loud and disturbing colours on your nails at meetings, conferences and other formal occassions at work. Try mettalic shades of gold, white, bronze and graphite.)

Before, I usually wore nail colours that suited my skin tone, selecting them very cautiously. An they were mostly neutrals and mettalics but this time the trend is to let go off all inhbitions and go wild with these extremely zanny shades. And you may even wear a contrasting colour to your outfit highlighting your fingers, without a care!

This Mango shade is one of the wildest Ive sported this season besides the neon green I dared to wear the other day. You can see one of the other available shades of green on my friends long, fair, slender fingers.

The photographs are not doing full justice. You would find that the nails looked even more awesome if you saw it in person. I tried an electric Blue shade with a single swish of sparkle on top, on my nails the other night. We are both wearing Black and these colourful nails just made us look more chic!

Following these nail trends will give a new lease to your fashion sense and will also speak a lot about your personality. SO go ahead and indulge.  Make 'em look more delicious!  

I dig Cardigans

After that very TomBoyish post I am going girly with pinks now.

It's raining outside and if it isn't raining there's a nice and cool breeze blowing.
Just the right time to dawn a cardigan I say!

I am wearing:

Giordano Baby Pink Cashmere Cardigan,
Striped singlet thrifted from Goa,
Denim Capris from Canton fair at China,
Rado Jubile watch (borrowed from my better half),
Disco bangles- thrifted at F.C.Road, Pune
Gucci replica shoulder bag- Hong Kong
Earrings- Westside
Necklace- thrifted from Fashion Street, Mumbai
White Peep-toes- Sagar Arcade, F.C.Road, Pune.

S(u)rge of DeNimes again!!!

Originally made in Nimes, France Denims have been in use in America ever since the 18th Century and now Denim Shirts are back in vogue by the trend alert given by my style guru Smrithi Rao at Vintage Obsessions. 

So what I promptly did was, salvage my Denim Shirt from the back of my wardrobe and go Retro too.
I decided to team it up with my favpurite pair of fatigues.

I put the look together with Levis Jean Shirt, Rifle Fatigue Pants, Grey Singlet, Tissot Sea Touch Smart Watch, Vintage Silver neck band, Vintage Silver and pearl earrings