Vogue your way to Rio!

Sunglasses are one of the easiest accessories to incorporate in your outfit to give your ensemble a boost! But it's important that you choose sunglasses that not only protect your eyes but also help in framing your face perfectly. Vogue eyewear has some of the trendiest pieces and they also have a vast variety for you to choose from! What's better? Their price points are so affordable that you can own one for every occassion!

Another thing that we all seem to get baffled about is spectacles! I find a lot of young girls struggling to find a pair that dodges the nerdy appearance. The cat eye frames from Vogue Eyewear are not only trendy but they would literally suit any face shape! So no need to leave your glasses at home when you're out for a social event or holiday. Which brings me to the contest! 

I've hosted a bunch of contests in the past but this is by far the most exciting one, both for you and me! What's in store? Waking up in Rio to the first rays of the gorgeous yellow sun by the sea and finding a chef at your disposal to cook you anything you want for a perfect start. To add to that, a chauffeur waiting to take you around the most exotic locations in the city and just when you begin speculating about where to shop, enters the awesome travel guide to help you buy the best and the rare. Vogue eyewear has everything planned for you!

What's even more exciting is that you get to enjoy all of this, with your best friends! Sounds like a vacation waiting to happen? So here's how you could be the gang of girls who gets to live this too-good-to-be-true vacation! All you need to do is :-

- Click on this link - Enter now

- Sign up for the style miles, clear a bunch of tasks and remember to score good!

If you are lucky, you might just be able to fly all the way to Rio with your best friends in tow! And that's not all, the first 50 beauties to sign up from here, also stand a chance to win a trendy pair from Vogue eyewear!

So without wasting any more time, sign up for the Style Miles and give it all for the dreamy vacation. You don't want to miss this!

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The Indian Route

All outfits- Biba, Accessories- Just Jewellery, Home accessories- The Home Label,  Shot & Edited by Smaran Sahu

As the festivities approach, it seemed like the perfect time for me to share some of my favourite pieces from Biba's new festive collection with you! The collection is full of ethnic, opulent attire. The colours, the prints, the fabrics are all well suited for the upcoming jovial period. Truly elegant and comfortable, their designs are cut out in light fabrics making them irresistible to add to your wardrobe! This season it's all about showcasing the elegance and richness of Indian clothes in the form of flared silhouettes in opulent fabrics.

I picked my favourite pieces, to put together three looks that fit right into this season! The simple green kurta with the floral vest acts a perfect causal ensemble to wear to any day time events. Pairing it with a statement necklace draws more attention to the vest and adds a touch of royalty. The orange and pink leheria suit is a perfect balance of traditional and modern. I decided to play up this piece by adding statement earrings in a contrasting turquoise shade. The last and final outfit, is one of my favourite. Not only do I love the colours, but the front open long kurta with the kalidar skirt add just the right amount of drama. I went all out with this look pairing it with smokey eyes and statement earrings!

I seldom take this route but when I do, I make sure my hair, make-up, accessories are all in tow. India being such a culturally diverse country, has so many different traditional facets. Biba's new collection, takes a little out of each tradition, making sure there is something for everyone. So this year, go all out and get ready for a rather extravagant time! I hope you enjoyed my take on Indian wear. 

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College Fads

Dress-Choies.com, Shirt- Zara, Shoes- Forever21, Bag- Colaba, Necklace- Shoplune, Bracelets- Forever21, Blur

College years for me were one of the most celebrated days. Not only was I fortunate enough to make great friends but I luckily also met my sweetheart through my best friend! Frankly there is nothing that I would like to change from those glorified years except maybe being a little more experimental when it came to my outfits. Now, I'm a Virgo and we seem to follow rules and all that. My alma mater appeared to have quite a few restrictions when it came to clothing: - no sleeveless, no short dresses or skirts and all that. And hence I reluctantly stuck to my basic jeans and blouses.

When I put together this outfit, I was aiming at creating a weekend appropriate look but I realized that this is essentially so college friendly. Not only is it super comfortable and modish, it also seems to get through all the restrictive barriers that a college might throw at you! The midi dress is super relaxed and the hue is perfect for this time of the year. I threw on a plaid sheer shirt to add a dose of print. And these burgundy sneakers from Forever21 fit in perfectly.

It’s always gratifying to break rules but it’s even more pleasurable to find your way around them. Unlike what I assumed, you don’t always require to show skin to look stylish. All you need are some basic, flattering pieces, that work around the regulations and tons of pieces to layer with. Another quick fix is accessorizing. Not only will it accentuate the ensemble further but it will also make it seem like you put in an effort even at 7 am! So next time you're wondering what to throw on, give this look a go! 

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One way ticket to Dreamland

 
Blazer- martofchina.com, Dress- Forever21, Shoes- Zara Sunglasses- RayBan, Clutch- Michael Kors, Rings- H&M, Bracelet- Hillroad

It's almost been three years since the idea of starting a fashion blog began to linger in my head. Everything I saw, read, thought of, pushed me to doing just one chore and that was enabling this dream. Now the reason I call it a dream is because I really didn't think I'll make it. I wasn't sure if this is something that's leading me somewhere. But in that moment, this is all I wanted. And so it started.

Since then, my life has only enhanced. I have not only evolved in my sensibilities pertaining to fashion but also grown immensely as a person. I could brush it away, lie to myself and believe that it was just the growing up part that caused the change. But I'd be wrong because really everything I am today, has something to do with a decision I made three years ago.

And why am I bugging you with these floating thoughts? Because all this made me believe even more in a concept that only seems to strike a code with optimists i.e. everything happens for a reason. Now I know we are all very busy, cautious, prepared, trying to make sure that we're doing everything that we need to for our betterment and growth, but really sometimes, the only thing we need to do, is to let go and let things play out the way they need to. The liberation you'll feel once you do that, you can thank me for later.
So if there is something you need to let go of, something you need to start, now's the time. I know it seems hard right now maybe even irrelevant, but it get's better and before you know it, you'll be there. 

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Vogue Fashion's Night Out with Ciroc

Dress- Romwe, Necklaces- Zara,Accessorize,Forever21, Bag- Michael Kors

The world's most fashionable late-night shopping party was back for the 5th time and this time it was held in Mumbai! The previous installments of this global fashion event were held in New Delhi and hence when the venue shifted to Mumbai, I lapped up the opportunity to witness this fashion extravaganza. Fashion's Night Out is basically another excuse to dress up to the nines and shop till you drop. The Palladium mall was bathed in fuchsia and welcomed shoppers, designers and stars! Many participating stores offered cupcakes and cocktails besides exciting offers to tempt the buyers to swipe their credit cards and indulge in retail therapy. The mall wore the festive spirit till midnight, as the stores stayed open for extended hours and catered to fashion lovers across Mumbai.

I had the opportunity to partner with Ciroc who also happens to be one of the sponsors for the Fashion's Night Out and boy did I have a wonderful time! The dazzling blue and silver installation was one of the most eye catching things with people queuing up to get clicked around it. Ciroc partnered with some amazing brands like Canali, Diesel, Thomas Pink, Kenneth Cole and Paul Smith and served delectable cocktails to shoppers and fashion fiends. Shopping around with complementary cocktails in tow- Perfect.

Some other spots of popular interests included the Le15 counter and Vogue's Pop Up store. You had the chance to choose from over 800 designer steals by 95 designers! The amazing merchandise you could snatch included a Manish Arora designed tote bag, signature T-shirts by Sabyasachi and Monisha Jaisingh and a special FNO India beauty pouch by Play Clan. All of these were also available on koovs.com for those outside Mumbai. This explained the frenzy and serpentine queues outside the store throughout the event!

All in all I had a wonderful time at the event and got a lot of inspiration from some stylishly dressed people. For those of you who missed out, there's always a next time!

Celebrate Life Responsibly!

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Skirting The Issue

Skirt- Forever21 (Similar style), Cropped Top- Topshop(Pax), Shoes- Zara, Earrings- Curio Cottage, Rings- Romwe

As a girl, there are various issues to examine constantly or shall I say you're forced to look into them constantly? Body issues, hair issues, fashion issues, work issues and then of course there are those consistent family, friends and boyfriend issues. And in between all this, if you're slightly visible on the internet front, it gets worse. People judge you as if they were born to do that. Suggestions are always welcome but not in a 'oh this didn't help, so why did you do this post?' kinda way. I mean obviously you are unaware of the efforts that go into doing a post and all that. But then again, I guess it's all a part and parcel of the life you choose. So the real challenge is to stay true to yourself in between all this chaos and smile. 

Be it your personality or your style, for me there's got to be some stability or else it's just a mere portrayal of something you'd rather be. Change is good sometimes though, no really. As individuals we change throughout our lives but those changes are a cause and effect of the experiences we go through. It's different to walk out of a movie and feel a little like the character from it while your drive back home and it's completely different to constantly want to be like someone else. In today's world of excessive indulgence through social media and constant display of things, it's easy to get carried away. For example you may like a dress on someone you saw on Instagram and then spend the entire day hunting it down and when you're finally there, you start thinking, wait would this even suit me? Exactly. Why didn't you think that at Level 1?  Worse, if you start thinking about that once you've already bought the dress! 

As far as fashion goes, everyone would like to believe that there are no rules. But there are some rules that you really must follow. First, the awareness that certain things make you look your best and that some styles are just not meant for your body type. Trust me once you have this sorted, everything gets easier; shopping, dressing up every morning and looking good! Because your closet will only have things that look good on you instead of that hanger! Second, just because your favourite magazine/website insists that you "need" those pants, does not mean that you need them. It's their job to bring new trends(sometimes repeated) to you but it's upto you to fall into that pit or not. Trendy pieces are often nothing but a passing phase. So you don't want to buy something unless you absolutely love it. And thirdly, experimenting. It's perfectly normal to experiment with the new trends/colours for different seasons. But what's important is not getting entirely carried away by them. For me, I'd always make sure that, if I'm trying a new trend there has to be one variable that is constant and the others can keep changing. For example if I am choosing to experiment with a dress in a trendy print I'd make sure that the cut of the dress is the kind that flatters me! So it's really a win win then.

A lot of people might call this 'safe dressing'. But for me looking good and feeling good at all times is much higher than blindly falling prey to this ever changing phenomena called fashion. Your individuality is what makes your style, don't let it get lost in this realm of distractions.

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Peach Bellini

Bag- Armani Exchange via Elitify, Dress- Asos, Shoes- Zara, Necklace- Hillroad, Cuff- H&M, On my nails- Peachy Keen by China Glaze, On my Lips- Dolce Vita by Nars

Online shopping is at it's peak at the moment in India. Everyday, I am introduced to newer sites aiming at various categories but very few actually manage to catch my attention. So much so that I have to check them twice a week! So when I got contacted by Elitify.com to introduce me to their new edition, I was more than happy to browse through. They've been successfully running the men's version for a while now and just recently launched the women's version! Not only is the website user friendly, the selection of products is just bang on. From Prada shoes to Michael Kors bags to J. Crew jewellery to Urban Decay and Victoria's Secret beauty products, there is something for everyone. And frankly, it's hard to resist once you're on it. My Wish List is never ending!

For this particular outfit, I picked this gorgeous snake print tote from Armani Exchange which tackles with the peachy-ness of my dress perfectly whilst adding a hint of print. I threw on a statement necklace in a similar blue hue to bring some symmetry to the outfit. My favourite pair of nude heels and Nars Velvet Matte lip pencil in Dolce Vita to finish off the look. 

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