Styles to keep close

After so long, but I am facing professional turmoil and hence, the delay.

One of the things that always appeals to bloggers like me is when our followers come up with requests for future posts. I recently got a bunch of emails and comments for tips and posts on wearing leather and where to find it, on shopping from Big stores and so on. Mostly all I had to do was respond with links to my previous posts. However, some requests were new to the blog, so I am gonna go ahead with them.

Here are 3 trends that are somewhat evergreen and are not slave to FWs and rulebooks.

Waist Coats

A Waist coat is a sleeve less jacket and is generally a part of men's formal clothing. When I think waistcoats, my mind starts reminiscing all the Agent 007 looks over the years and how they revolutionised  men's clothing, especially the formal one. Waistcoats are mostly casual, when worn by women. Although they can be used to formalise your regular trousers and shirts, it is way better to keep it casual as they chances of going wrong with the former are way too high for a regular individual. When aiming for a formal attire, Go for the highest heels you have in your possession, only keep them looking professional. Choose pumps, may be.  You can wear a pencil skirt with an oxford shirt and a short waistcoat with that. Even when wearing trousers, you can add the coat to it and nail the office look with out a tiresome (and hot in this weather) blazer. Here are some looks for your reference.

Wearing waistcoats in casual styles is the most impressive and easily done thing. It is more about colour co-ordinating than about matching the coat with your outfit. Here are some suggestions for you.

Find these styles

1

http://www.zara.com/in/en/woman/outerwear/combined-wool-waistcoat-c358002p1797009.html

2

http://www.snapdeal.com/product/lavennder-mustardred-art-silk-waistcoat/1973123571

3

http://www.snapdeal.com/product/nun-royal-blue-poly-cotton/334755270

4

http://www.jabong.com/people-Multi-Printed-Waistcoat-552420.html?pos=0

5

Aztec- http://stalkbuylove.com/valen-vest-8.html
6
http://stalkbuylove.com/neon-the-black-waistcoat-8.html

Bottoms

This season's choices for bottoms are more about prints than the bottoms themselves. Skirts, skinny pants, palazzos, cropped palazzos and midi skirts are some of the styles that the women of the planet are crushing on for the summer of 2014. Sheer maxi skirts and palazzos and boyfriend jeans are also in. Find anything good in Florals or houndstooth and it will prove to be your very own statement right there.

Timeless styles include Lace dresses and skirts and maxi dresses. The blogging community is also loving peplum tops and pencil skirts for formal looks this fashion decade, it seems. 

Find these styles

1

Houndstooth pants

http://www.faballey.com/daily-doze-houndstooth-pants_73

2

Houndstooth skirt

http://www.faballey.com/houndstooth-high-mini-skirt_62

3

Black Pencil skirt

http://www.jabong.com/only-Black-Fitted-Long-Skirt-532726.html

4

Pencil skirt with lace hem

http://www.faballey.com/lace-mirage-pencil-skirt---navy_62

5

Long cropped palazzo

http://www.jabong.com/meira-White-Solid-Palazzo-618258.html

6

Dorothy Perkins Paisley Midi skirt

http://www.jabong.com/dorothy-perkins-Paisley-Crinkle-Midi-Skirt-587067.html

7

Maxi skirt with elegant slit

http://stalkbuylove.com/alicia-skirt-9.html

8

Sheer maxi skirt

http://stalkbuylove.com/sheer-black-skirt-8.html

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The Beauty of a Little Joy

Do you know what's better than a new jacket? Well, 2 new jackets and a bracelet....

I recently ordered two shackets and a bracelet and a shrug. The good thing is that I have now learnt (the hard way, of course) that Online shopping will only do me good on prepaid orders. I have ordered these very shackets thrice before and they were returned. Go Figure!!

 

Anyway, This is not about my problems with them, but about why I loved them. My order included 2 shackets, one shrug and a coin bracelet. Each one of them was a fascination of its own kind. The first one was the blue one. I have to admit that I expected a thicker fabric from what it looked like on the website but I liked the print and colours anyway. It was a snake print shacket in a synthetic, silk-like fabric. Owing to its thinness, I expect it to be a treat in the Himachali summers and in the spring season anywhere.I decided to wear it with an 'inch-above-the-knee' skirt in lace, a black tank and a bulleted, broad belt. I wore thigh high stocking (more like socks) and calf-length boots with it.

Tank- Puma

Belt-thrifted

Skirt-thrifted

Boots-Manali's Tibetan market (thrifted, kind of)

Muff-hand-woven; soft wool

Shacket-Shop Nineteen

The other shacket I got is this palm print one which is in a thicker fabric and among my loveliest buys in some time. Here is how I wore it. It can also be worn over a white T and black pants or a black leather skirt. Though there is nothing dull about it already, some casual accessories will add charm to it. I wanted to wear a pair of boots or loafers with it but the pumps did it for me.

Grey Tank-Madame

Pants-X'pose

belt-Dress Up

Shoes-Women's Square

Necklaces-Mongolia, gifted, thrifted

Ring-McLeodganj, Dharamshala

Shacket- Shop Nineteen

As for the Brand, The packing was absolutely charming and the fact that the box reached me intact was making me weak in my knees. I have received far too many consignments to know that getting one that isn't damaged on the outside is a 'once in a blue moon' affair. I am a happy woman this evening!! ^_^

PS, I am now using the boxes they sent the products in as jewellery boxes. I'll show you how its done in the new DIY column that I am about to start!!

xoxoxo

Shine for your Valentine

I am ecstatic this evening. It is not a really big deal in general, but considering the fact that it is the Valentine's week and tomorrow is THE day, it means a lot. Actually, I am not big on the whole idea of celebrating love and relationships for a week or a day. Call me a Narc, go on!

Anyway, what changed the fact I mentioned above is a huge event. A friend of mine, who was running the risk of having been friend-zoned, made it out alive and has earned the realm of real dating (I hope the special girl doesn't see this). I wish I had pom-poms to cheer for him on his way out of the danger-zone. However, now that I am in the Valentine spirit, let us dive into it and plan out some looks for your BIG evening. There is still plenty of time till that beautiful dinner date or the candlelight dinner on the beach (I am no less of a romantic than any girl). And if you can't make it to that, there is always the date after that and the one after that. As I said, Love is an everyday affair, not a 'restricted-to-1-week-or-1-day' thing. Dear men, there is no reason to not spoil your lovely women on the other days of the year!

Look 1: I don't think anything says Love better than Red, White and a little sparkle.

1. Dress from ZARA at 3990/-

find it here- http://www.zara.com/in/en/woman/dresses/-c565428p1778545.html

2. Shoes from DONEBYNONE at 1899/-

find these here- http://www.donebynone.com/red-miss-red-devil-peep-toe-heels-footwear-pdi-8903895058816.html

3. Box clutch by FabAlley at 1850/-

Find it here- http://www.faballey.com/silver-white-glitter-box-clutch_2

TIP- Complete the look by adding red lips to it. My Personal suggestion would be The Maybelline Super Stay that can be found here- http://www.jabong.com/maybelline-Super-Stay-14Hr-Non-Stop-Red-Lipstick-255289.html?gclid=CKOejI2wybwCFcoF4godInUAqA

Look 2: If you love all things Blue like me, here is something for you.

1.Top from DONEBYNONE at 899/-

Find it here- http://www.donebynone.com/white-miss-lauryn-hill-polka-dotted-top-top-wear-pdi-8903895063179.html

2. Pants from FabAlley at 1600/-

Find it here- http://www.faballey.com/zip-trip-cropped-pants---cobalt_73

3. Bag from Limeroad.com at 1890/-

Find it here- http://www.limeroad.com/women-bags/handbags-purses#classification%5B%5D=.0.1044.1047&sort%5B%5D=scoreBucket5_f%2Bdesc&stock%5B%5D=1

4. Shoes from DONEBYNONE at 1799/-

Find it here- http://www.donebynone.com/silver-silver-girl-metallic-wedges-footwear-pdi-8903895050469.html

5. Necklace from FabAlley at 900/-

Find it here- http://www.faballey.com/sapphire-stones-gold-necklace_23

6. Blazer from StalkBuyLove at 1399/-

Find it here- http://stalkbuylove.com/clothing/blazers-jackets-and-vests/vintage-floral-blazer.html

Look 3: For it is all about pink, gold and a little blush!

1. Dress from Limeroad.com at 1039/-

Find it here- http://www.limeroad.com/embellished-dark-pink-sundress-tops-and-tunics-p20067

2. Shoes from DONEBYNONE at 1999/-

Find these here- http://www.donebynone.com/beige-the-glam-call-gold-chain-heels-footwear-pdi-8903895058571.html

3. Earrings from inonit.in at 349/-

Find them here- http://www.shop.inonit.in/Products/Inonit-Jewelry-And-Accessories-Earrings/Miss-Chase/In-The-Loop---2-Way-Earrings/pid-5817332.aspx

4. Cuff from inonit.in at 3,203/-

Find it here- http://www.shop.inonit.in/Products/Inonit-Jewelry-And-Accessories-Bracelets/Jewellery-by-Aditi-Bhatt/Jali-Cuff-Pink/pid-1148105.aspx

Check out these looks and products while I go compile some new looks and some more products. And at the end of the day, Its all about the Love that's always in the air, you just have to grab it! May The Cupid bless all you Love birds out there. 

Happy Valentine's Day!!

Victoria's Real Secret

Do you get that urge to shop every other day? Does a well stocked site make life worth living on some days? Well, join the brigade of awesome shoppers. India, with all its taboos and conservationists, has a certain issue with lingerie. I hate the whole concept of you can use it but not talk it. Have you ever been to the Victoria's Secret website? Well, if you haven't, I am gonna tell you why you should. 

One would think that the Amazing brand, home to all the gorgeous models like Adriana Lima, Miranda Kerr, Doutzen Kroes and Alessandra Ambrosio, has nothing more to bring to the Universe than lingerie. Well, you're wrong. These people have so much more to offer than petty (but expensive enough to burn a hole in your pocket) lingerie. You can visit and explore www.victoriassecret.com if you want to. But don't blame me if you come out a changed woman. The reason for this, is simple. You will have to force yourself into denial to come out of it without buying anything. They have clothing, shoes, accessories, jewellery, cosmetics and what not. If you are a woman, there is no way in hell you will find it a waste of time. You will not regret visiting the website.

I am gonna share some of my dirty secrets from the page here. I am a shoe lover so I am gonna start with shoes. I share 4 links with you here. rest of them you will find on the website too. These are the ones that I love the most and it leaves me feeling guilty that I can't share the others (you'll have to be here all day)

1. http://www.victoriassecret.com/shoes/new-arrivals/double-buckle-bootie-vs-collection?ProductID=164977&CatalogueType=OLS

2. http://www.victoriassecret.com/shoes/new-arrivals/pointed-cap-toe-pump-vs-collection?ProductID=164974&CatalogueType=OLS

3. http://www.victoriassecret.com/shoes/new-arrivals/pointed-toe-pump-vs-collection?ProductID=169288&CatalogueType=OLS

4. http://www.victoriassecret.com/shoes/new-arrivals/v-front-sandal-vs-collection?ProductID=169020&CatalogueType=OLS

Roy Raymond has given us something to treasure, people, don't insult him by considering it all lingerie.

The 14th of February is almost here and all you men must wanna treat your special ladies to something worth cherishing. But what does a man buy his woman. Well, you don't have to worry about if she'll like the design or will the colour be among her favourites. Just visit a VS showroom or the website and buy a gorgeous dress from their store. Here are some of my personal favourites.

1. http://www.victoriassecret.com/clothing/dresses/the-supermodel-sweatshirt-dress?ProductID=167507&CatalogueType=OLS

2. http://www.victoriassecret.com/clothing/dresses/the-supermodel-sweatshirt-dress?ProductID=166969&CatalogueType=OLS

3. http://www.victoriassecret.com/clothing/dresses/reversible-lace-dress?ProductID=132124&CatalogueType=OLS

4. http://www.victoriassecret.com/clothing/dresses/reversible-lace-dress?ProductID=125909&CatalogueType=OLS

5. http://www.victoriassecret.com/clothing/dresses/open-back-lace-dress?ProductID=65376&CatalogueType=OLS

The links 1 and 2 will be your best friends if you want to play it safe. The last thing you want to do over the Lovers' day is buy your favourite woman a dress size that is too tight (making her feel fat) or one that is too lose (making her think that you think she is that fat). In such a situation, you can/should buy her something that is supposed to stay lose. Although you will still need a vague idea of her size (which you can know from any dress hanging in her closet), you don't wanna risk it, Body types are trickier than Calculus. 3, 4 and 5 are, however, the most amazing articles for a woman with a balanced body. Lace is a lovely fabric (my personal favourite) and a treat in sync with the day you're targeting.

If you're one of those Amazing, Hopeless Romantics and are whisking her away to a beach dream come true  V-Day (and she is open enough for it) buy her some awesome trinkets. A beach needs beachwear and there is a probability that she is not prepared in terms of a wardrobe (I hope you're smart enough for it to be a surprise). You can buy her whatever you want but she will love you for a cover-up, not all women are comfortable in a bikini and guess what? A cover-up is sexier than the bikini.

1. http://www.victoriassecret.com/swimwear/cover-ups/tie-waist-cover-up?ProductID=168339&CatalogueType=OLS

2. http://www.victoriassecret.com/swimwear/cover-ups/ruched-maxi-dress?ProductID=108684&CatalogueType=OLS

3. http://www.victoriassecret.com/swimwear/cover-ups/hooded-tank?ProductID=160056&CatalogueType=OLS

4. http://www.victoriassecret.com/swimwear/cover-ups/the-romper-sunwashed-terry?ProductID=165015&CatalogueType=OLS

5. http://www.victoriassecret.com/swimwear/cover-ups/deep-v-cover-up?ProductID=159904&CatalogueType=OLS

VS also as a connected line called PINK. PINK has lingerie, apparel and accessories for 15-22 year old. The collection is highly teen-ish and is quirky and impressive. There is more on the website you can browse through and indulge yourself in. PINK has backpacks, bracelets and shoes too. UGGs, sneakers and flip-flops are also available with PINK as with the VS mainland.

I will take your leave for now and work towards bringing you some more info on stuff you can buy tomorrow! Shop smart and drop me an email if you need any help.

{PS, there is a gift on shopping worth $75. Check the website out}

Online shopping vs Online shopping

Oh no, I am not going to try and get your heart off online shopping at all. Personally, I am exceptionally fond of it. All it takes is an internet connection and something for it to work on. I shop online and when I don't have the time, I ask my friend to shop for  me, online again. The greatest upside is that you do not have to go anywhere or sometimes the stuff is not even available in your locality. I don't live in a Jungle but most of the clothes I love are not available anywhere in Himachal except Shimla, Dharamshala and Manali. So rather than travelling 9, 1 or 7 hours respectively, I go online on  my ipod touch and buy to by heart's content (or my wallet's capacity, whichever comes first; normally its the wallet thing). However, there are certain things that are still not possible in this way. Like when my sister was getting married in November, 2013, I could not just buy anything online. I'll tell you why.

Online shopping has a wide range of products and sites to choose from. Online Clothing brands are so many now that you'll lose count before you find that one piece you just fall in love with. For instance, Last night I spent 3 hours online to find a pretty enough peplum dress for my friend and I had been to I don't know how many sites before I found that one thing that I just had to have. That's how I roll. Choosing clothes online is easy. There are dimensions mentioned next to the outfit and some sites even mention the dimensions and the height of their models so the buyer can relate to it and buy something as per the comparison. You can choose colors too. It's just nirvana on a screen for anyone and everyone who loves to own the prettiest stuff. However, if you're in a hurry, buy only the stuff you can be sure you won't have to get altered or exchanged.

Buying jewelery on the internet is the easiest, best and the most risk-free option. There isn't much to do. Just browse through some choices and buy what you think will suit you or whatever you want to own. The only catch is the delicacy of the product or defect upon delivery. Well, in that case, you can exchange the product on almost every available site now. However, there are some sites which do not have a customer friendly exchange policy and some that don't have any such policy at all. It is always better to read the policies of the brand before you buy anything. I know its  tedious but that's where buyers come in. They have to spend time reading such stuff and you don't have to waste time. Buyers are also a good option for men in particular since they get confused over buying clothes, jewelery, shoes or make-up for their friends or partners. 

The only fine print on buying stuff online is in the shoes' section. I have shopped for shoes thrice and they have not been a perfect fit each time. If you think that it just needs a shoe size then you're mistaken. Every girl who has ever worn high-heeled shoes would know how hard it is to tolerate a wrong size. You cannot rely on a shoe size completely. Apart from the fact that shoe sizes vary with the brand, the shape of the foot is also an important information. You have to try a shoe on before you own it. Avoid buying shoes online, particularly the high-heeled ones. 

Make-up and lifestyle products like curtains, oils, candles etc are also easy to buy products since they are just brand based articles. However, yet again, buy make-up products only from the trust-worthy sites or the so-called 'big names' of online shopping. There are countless duplicate products in the market and its better to not risk using those on your face, skin or hair.

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This dress is a product available online and is the love of my life for now. My shopper friend now owns and rocks it!