Balance in Fusion | Fashion East Meets West

Sometimes I am envious of women dressed in Indian finery. If you know me well, I love getting a good dossier mix which the bloggers(including me ) have smartly coined as fusion .So what exactly is this fusion we are talking about ? For all I get right now, and where the sartorial pages of fashion take me , I  think it's a progressive or rather smart interpretation of east meets west  or a path less ordinary . No we are not talking about the silk route but a right balance of  standard strata of Indian accents . 

There is this cultish contemporary affiliation or status quo when it comes to Indian fashion.

There is a new world where we want to show that we have switched codes enough ,to wear a dhoti with a knotted shirt, saree with jeans, or blouse over a dress etc... and infuse elements in a fin-de-siecle way .

But you know what ? We are not the only ones embracing this trend . Beyonce in Coldplay video, and coachella which happened earlier this month are proof enough that now Indian fusion is not the path less ordinary. It's a pleasing break from the rigid adherence and is fundamentally altering the way we decode the customary form of dressing.

So here I am , wearing a slit skirt, with a long shirt dress both from StalkBuyLove, a dupatta to indulge with the mathapatti, and bangles bought from Bapubazaar Jaipur, and give you suffusion of my character in a form that you would clearly see more in times to come posts to come.

P.S- I wore this outfit to my friend's Chura ceremony.

Contd- From Part 1 series of Indian Ethnic fusion Fashion. Part 3 coming soon :)

Parkas And Winter Shopping

We haven't had much sunshine these past weeks, which means only one thing - Snug,Heavy duty jackets, parkas, all spiraling  up , and its but obvious that they become my favorite winter Armour. The beauty of a basic winter piece is that, once you've got a good one, it should last you a couple of years, and its obvious that we want it to be either a black or white (u know how we love our classics).

The sale season is on, and if there is a best time to bag these offers, is right now, especially when you can use Coupons too to get the further slash of price, on stuff which is already at bonkers amount, not to forget the fresh arrivals for spring/summer, I call it the best of both world's, especially when one cannot be labeled as sounding greedy/cheap- (A street or a thrift shop experience, where we always have to beg to bargain )

I think the time of the year has come , where I can put my golden rules for negotiations to rest and just log on to see what could be my best bargain on stocking up a my winter basics for next year, and browse through a complete list of e-stores  and seize sizable discounts.

Its been a few months , I did my heavy duty shopping, and the coming week is gonna be all about that, you know, when my shopping frenzy goes more feverish, specially when the discounts seems pretty much desirable ! 

So come on tell me, are you sale season shopper too ? Or just regular Couponing seems to suffice all the year round ?

Boyfriend Denims And Hat | Street Style India

I have a weakness for everything denim.  Yup that slouchy n worn in feeling of a perfect boyfriend jeans , we are all familiar with !! Come 2014, Enter Boyfriend denim jackets.This oversize n light layer, can be yours, and one does not need to hunt them down. Perhaps I would say that its the most easily integrated piece for androgynous fashion. Pieces like these can work with leggings, a bubble skirt, skinny jeans and even shorts. With an endless array of colors and patterns to choose from, finding the right layer for you shouldn't be too difficult.
Boyfriend Layers are my perfect Jam for winters. If anything ,the latest crop of those streetstylin celebrities have shown that if you can't combine textures , then better layer on ! 
I love to flaunt sports meet preppy styles, read harsh Balmain styles(swooning already on the latest teaser with them)  While winters give me a perfect hot-spot to bring on the my own personal visage on things that make up modern day androgynous women,the heel in my step, gives an effeminate edge, so that I could make it appealing to those who are not really up for it ! Go ahead give it a shot, even if it takes baby steps, and explore a new side in fashion :)

The Girl By The POOL | PHUKET

We were in Phuket last year too. Same resort, Same beach, and co-incidentally Same dates . On a second thought nothing was incidental as it seems, since we fell in love with the whole place, so much that we couldn't get enough of Phuket at one time. We had an amazing time last year,so decided why not go every year if it turns out to be a blast every time ? You know the places you want to return and pick up things to-do which you couldn't complete before... something like that.
Its a very MEAN GIRL vs. SHE IS TOO COOL TO CARE ABOUT STRICT POOL DRESS CODE look, where I can still lounge around a pool in heels and get away with it. Wanted A very laid back vibe which reinterprets luxe glamour and then found a spot to read and even got some Queer attention BTW..
This wrap skirt was a flea find from Phuket  last year, and I went overly board to pair it even cropper version of the top - Than last Time .... I know I may sound going on a loop, but I feel that I am still stuck in my memories of 2013 mode.
As I write this post, I have chopped my hair to almost half of what you see now, and even Got some highlights. Watch this space to know my hair-makeover story !

Lookbook: Fashion Pearls And Singapore-Day-2

It was Day 2 at Hotel Marina Bay Sands, Singapore where I  made the most of the remainder of my Vacation.   I never planned that I would be posting these pics, but had to, as I wanted to Show off my new Pearlie's which I bought while my stay in Singapore. Every women should at least have a pair of pearl whites, as they make up for a perfect summer accessory and always remain fashionable no matter what the trend.

Besides in possession of a small dainty pearl necklace,passed on by grandma which forever remained keepsake in her jewelry box,  this is the only Pearl statement piece I own and look forward to wearing it with everything. 

We planned on having some casino time and I dressed the part, kept the look around semi-casuals and clutter free. For the sake of limited luggage coz we had to change almost 6 flights,and spending a fair amount of time living out of a suitcase(15 days) packing light was so valuable to my sanity. A pair or two of  bikinis, and shorts and these denims and heels, were stretched to be used for multiple outfits and activities, saving the luggage space good enough to fit a Pup .

MOSCHINO BELT

Outfit Breakdown  

Hearts Blouse- Thrifted,Shrug- Zara, Skirt- Zara, Moschino belt- Romwe

Bag- Bangkok,Sunnies-DIOR,Watch- Michael kors,On my lips- Mac Embrace me 

Life goes by pretty fast, if you don't stop to look around once in a while, and have some fun, you could see it go quickly ! Likewise, what's the fun of taking pictures, when you don't have some fabulous clicks of awfulness ? And believe you me, when it comes looking awful , I am the queen of expressiveness , Probably have more of  my stupid outtakes pictures than of good ones, and then having the guts to put everything on record right here and sharing it publicly, when all you want to do is tend to be more subtle ?? Takes hell lotta courage for me at least !! But then every once in a while, I love putting my blog through a vent of fresh air, by sliding in a character and saying something like "psst-- wanna see something cool? 

Trying to correct the way MOSCHINO is pronounced .Most Indians (due to the language flow) call it- "Mauka cheeno" (in English- opportunist)

left- 1, 2 cha cha cha ... right- damn everything , i need to answer the phone .

Failed attempt at Bag fling

Left- "No i don't mind u staring at me " Right- Nope I won't stand on that ledge  !

Fashion Trend-Stripes And Layering

In India(specially Delhi), its a bit of a daring expression if you roam about on the streets wearing a tube or a spaghetti. Even though you pull the look fantastically, women are supposed to wear place-appropriate clothes, unless its Ok for you to go out and be hounded by prying eyes, which is not the case with most of girls- And that  I am pretty sure of .
Shrugs have become so Yesterday for me. I always look out for light cover-ups or summery jackets, which can be just thrown on your deep tanks or noodle necks .And for this simplest reason I have bounded love for light button down shirts !
But then I have a small problem with them too.  My Button-down shirts seem prohibitive for movement for me. I feel like I'm in a straight jacket, especially if they are longer sleeve.  I look good in them if they are more fitted , but I just can't get comfortable. Not to sound like a broken Record, but if you hate something , do not wear it ! Doesn't matter who says its a must have or a classic piece. Just Screw it ! 
So Instead , I always fish for a perfect button down in my Hubs closet  for layering during monsoons or always buy them in one size big !! Problem solved.
Layer your buttons down with a  boring dress, and you could bring life to it .
Layer them over, Hide your tanks/ tubes with a buttons down, and you become the next sober girl in your locality !!
Layer them underneath a tunic/Cardi and you have an Evolved look in seconds .
And before you become judgmental in what I really have for this Black and  White stripe skirt, or whether my wardrobe has gone in for a strike Its better I downpour you with OOTD Pictures. 

This explains my- I have something for vintage doors syndrome

Tank/Heels : Zara (worn here)

Buttons Down Shirt: Levi's(worn Here)

Bag: Carlo Rino

Cuff/ Sunnies- Asos

On my lips Mac Betty Bright and Inglot -106

More on  Monochrome Look- Here

Black and White stripe trend 2013/ Jail stripes look Inspiration - Here

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Wardrobe Essential- Summer Skirts

My real world friends know that I do some kind of nonsense on the internet but I have never really talked about it that much because I didn't want to become one of those online bores. Just few know that I am on  Blogosphere boring some unknown people of my rant.. But Exactly what and in how much detail I talk about my blog with them totally depends on who it is I'm talking with. Sadly most of them don't understand what really a blog is and at the end of it  there is an awkward silence as they clearly don't get it , and how exactly I do it . They either want to learn more or they don't. It's that simple. but they surely do understand  and recognize the man behind the photos (as i do post my pics on my personal fb  from time to time ) which is clearly evident from the lavish/ storm of comments received on my Photoplay / tease. 
Here  are a few of the comments from my friends from the above category:(trust me they are verbatim )
1. Where is this location? What fun do u get posing in front of broken/rusted doors.?

2. Do you take pics everyday?
3. who takes these pics?
4. Are these pics for a magazine
5. Can we borrow your photographer?

6. Is it for some competition ?
7. Are you getting paid to publish these pics somewhere.. and finally
8.  Is it that thing do you do u told me once , some website of your own or something ?  

Coming back to the original purpose of me blogging- the outfit. Its summers and nothing makes me happy than wearing a light springy outfit ,to beat Delhi's heat !! What's your go to summer outfit ? Do share !

Tee- Giordano

Skirt- Zara(styled here too)

Shoes- Bangkok(worn here too)

Bag- Aldo

Belt- Westside

On my lips- Revlon lip butter- Raspberry Pie

Accessories- mix n match 

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Shopped From My Closet-Spring look

New season equals new trends !! At times the switch between seasons takes a complete toll on a lot of fashionista's closet , And I have nothing to wear becomes a most heard word in every household ! It becomes tough at times for every woman to keep an updated wardrobe all though out the year.The answer is very simple and yes we all know it ! Shop your own closet. There is no greater joy than finding a new life in your well worn clothes ,just need to find a way to make the whole look fresh! Its never too late to save that dime n dough n create something new after a bit of reshuffling and there are many of the pieces in our closet screaming to be paired differently :) Getting dressed is truly a no-brainer ,proving the same to you by putting up this shopped from my closet outfit in less than 10 minutes !! In other words- Am ready for spring - Who else is with me ?

Tank: Zara(last worn here)

Palazzo- Worn here

Shrug- westside

Scarf- Thrifted

Heels- Worn here

Accessories-Accesorize

Bag- Espirit

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