Vintage love







cropped top- Forever21, Skirt- Precious melove, Shoes & clutch- Zara, Earrings- Colaba, Ring- Forever New, Sunglasses- Chanel, Belt- Mango, On lips- Mac's Viva glam Nicki


Sometimes all you need is that one trusted item in your closet and a neutral top to put together an outfit. For me, ever since I added this beautiful floral skirt to my closet, I've worn it in ways  more than one. Dressed it up for the evenings with a silk blouse and dressed it down for the day with cropped tops. The A-line style suits my body type perfectly. I added some metallic accessories to keep the outfit on trend. A statement clutch and contrasting blue earrings added some more texture to the look. A swipe of my current favourite lipstick across my face, some sunglasses and I'm off to that stylish brunch.

How To : Embellished Shoulders



I was strolling at Zara the other day when I came across this embellished t-shirt. Now I've been seeing a lot of these embellished clothes at almost every store with stones either on the shoulder or the collar or the sleeves or the neckline or even all over. Though they are wonderful to look at, I can't imagine wearing most of them for too long. But with the Zara t-shirt, I almost bought it, but then I realized that I could actually just make this myself, if not the exact same thing, something similar which would have the same effect. So here I am, sharing this idea with you! I hope you try this and save yourself some precious bucks. Let's get started.

What you need :-
- An old or new t-shirt/jumper (mine is old)
- Some stones to embellish
- A chalk
- Fabric glue or Glue gun

Steps
1) Wear the old t-shirt and mark the center of your shoulder with a chalk. This will help you in deciding where you would want to ideally place the stones.

2) Keeping the center in mind, use the chalk to mark the rest of the spots for the jewels.

3) Use your glue gun or fabric glue to securely place those stones on to the spots marked.

4) Repeat the steps on the other side. Leave it to dry over night and voila!

You will wake up with a trendy piece lying in your wardrobe and what's even better? You actually made it!

PS :- For those of you who are wondering about how to wash this? Just dry clean it my friend. 

Giveaway with Zovi


And I'm back with another giveaway! This one is pretty exciting. I have so many things on my wish list from Zovi and if you do too, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grab something you've been wanting as a gift from us. All you have to do is:-

- Log on to www.zovi.com  and Login via Facebook.

- Once you're logged in, browse through their products and link back one item in the comment box below that you would like to win.

- Don't forget to mention why you'd like to own that particular item.

And that's all. The contest will run for 2 weeks i.e. from 31st July to 14th August. I will pick 3 winners at the end and will announce them on Zovi's Facebook Page! Goodluck!

**Participants must be residents of India. This contest is open to both Women & Men of or above the age of 18.

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Plain & Simple




Skirt- Asos, T-shirt- Zara, Necklace & Bag- Aldo, Cuffs- Forever21 & StyleDrive, Shoes- Steve Madden


Lace & neon is such a gorgeous combination. I have started enjoying statement clothing pieces like this skirt which can be paired with a plain, simple tee and still look so glamorous. I know a lot of you refrain from wearing neon clothing and I can understand why. Pairing neon clothing with other pieces can be tricky. I prefer sticking to neutral tones like white, black or grey or a combination of these hues. Instead of playing with colours, I like playing with textures and my accessories for such a look. I went for modern gold jewelry and a tassel ladylike bag to complete the look. 

Mane Concern

I have really long hair, so a good hair care routine becomes a must to maintain them, especially during the monsoon! These are the products and steps that I swear by for my mane.

Step 1- I keep changing my Shampoo & Conditioner every 3-4 months. The L'Oreal X-tenso is my new favourite! It leaves my hair soft and cleans the scalp perfectly. I wash my hair everyday therefore I prefer using a mild shampoo and this one works perfectly.



Step 2- Ever since I came across Moroccan oil, around almost a year ago, it has become a holy grail product. I apply a small amount of it everyday after washing my hair. I have stopped using all the serums & it's kinds. Moroccan oil is an organic treatment which not only tames the frizz in my hair on a daily basis but has also done long term wonders for my hair.



Step 3- I avoid using heat on my hair during the monsoon because that only makes my hair drier. But if I really have to, I would never do it without a heat protectant. The John Frieda Frizz-Ease is an all time favourite. It acts as a 2-in-1 by helping with the frizz and the thermal protection works against the heat. The Fx Flat iron spray is another amazing product. If you're someone who likes blow drying or straightening or curling your hair on a regular basis, please use a heat protectant, if you don't already. It will reduce the damage caused by the extensive use of heat.



Step 4- Mumbai's humidity makes it hard to keep my hair in place. So whenever I curl or straighten my hair, I spray on some hair spray to help it last longer.



Step 5- Last, I use 100% pure coconut oil every fortnight as an over night treatment to keep my hair healthy and to prevent them from drying. It moisturizes my hair and makes up for all the damage caused due to pollution, heat used or chemicals! And whenever I feel extra love for my hair, I book myself a hair spa!




L'Oreal Professional X-tenso Shampoo & conditioner, Organix's Moroccan Argan Oil, Keratek's Morocco Argan oil, John Frieda's Frizz-Ease, FX's Flat iron heat protectant, L'Oreal Elnette Satin Hairspray, Coco Care

TIP :- I believe using too many products can only damage your hair. So try to find the few products that work for you and stick to them. Also try using organic products as much as you can. Avoid buying cheaper hair products, instead invest in some good hair care.

Neon Pops

The neon trend has generated such frenzy throughout the summer. A few designers have even taken neon pops into fall/winter. So if you're someone who is still eagerly finding their way through these bright hues, here are three simple ways of adding these exaggerated colors to your outfits in small doses without making it look like you tried too hard. 



Add a neon necklace, earrings or bangles to any outfit to create an unusual contrast which is eye catching and attractive. This is the easiest way to start. Invest in one simple piece of jewelry, like this necklace from Zara and pair it with various looks to incorporate the trend. ( Find similar at Zara or Aldo. )



A neon bag or clutch is yet another way to indulge in this trend. It’s an easy way to make a statement without seeming obvious. Invest in a fun neon bag for work to add some colour to those boring work outfits. If you’re not comfortable with investing in a day bag, start with an evening clutch. This neon pink box clutch has become my favorite. You will be surprised to see how well it compliments most colors. ( Find similar at FashionAtClick. )



The last way is to brighten up those nails! Neon nail polishes are not easy to find but they are definitely one of my favorite ways to rock this trend. With being easy and economical to experiment with, it also brightens up these grey monsoon days. I have being wearing this neon orange polish from Zoya for over 2 weeks now and I still can’t get enough! ( Find similar at Flipkart or Urbantouch. )

Vertical Explosion

Bag, ring and bracelet- Pret-Amoda, Skirt- Styledrive for Spring Break, Shirt(similar)& Shoes- Zara, Earrings- Colaba

I have been wanting a vertical stripped shirt since a really long time. I saw several on Asos, H&M and even Colaba but none satisfied my check list. I wanted something non black, flowy with gold detailing. So when I walked into Zara and saw this shirt hanging right in the middle of all the colour chaos, I just had to get it. Since then, it's been giving company to all my bright skirts and pants. It goes well with almost any colour! 
Besides that, online shopping has taken a serious toll on me. Every morning I wake up to a new website, no jokes.While I've passed oh-so many temptations, I have also succumbed to a few. Pret-amoda, which was relaunched recently is on the top of my list. I've been loving their jewelry, bags and the designer overload. It's a challenge to go onto this website and not buy something! Don't believe me? See it for yourself.

Also, the Styledrive for Spring Break sale has been extended. Don't miss it this time!