Things To Do In China, Shopping | Foshan | Guangzhou | Shanghai . OOTD- CHINA STREET STYLE

Bringing the back with a bang look. If you missed me then you probably know I was in China, and if you didn't then maybe I am in danger for overestimating your interest in my blog.

Just so you know , my summers were more inherently summery than yours , more Disney oriented, and more Chinese food driven.

That's why I am back here to delicately start a conversation on what you should do in China . After squeezing in about about three cities - Foshan, Guangzhou and Shanghai in my 12 day itinerary, and attracting a diverse blend of Chinese with our street style shoots, I am here to share a little  tour diary of things you should do in China. 

I got a couple of few Insta stories ( which was a new Instagram feature added just a day before I left which also saved me the hassle of taking photos within one minute of arriving giving me much photo posting clarity. Blessed !!!! 

The best feeling was the great feedback given by those on the receiving end of those founts of stories, and interest in my travel, which encouraged me to hack into VPN and enable Instagram coz every other world social platform is barred in China.

While a lot of you may feel that I am biting on the fresh figs of life, which actually I was, but came with a lot of walking and a big big language barrier. 

Our landing port was Guangzhou, and  it took us an hour drive to check in at Foshan. 

Just so you know, Foshan is a veritable destination and worldwide hub for furniture, lights and for everything your home needs. 

Visited the Chimelong water park, (Asia's No3 , )which was a waste for a non adventurous person like me, especially when those thrilling water rides scare me to death.

Nevertheless its a heaven for kids, and my daughter had a Ball and she made our money back with freqyent display of excitement.

I wore a simple cotton  dress with lace trims by Stalk Buy Love, and my cone bag and the  Floral sandals from Sammydress Clothing  being the highlight of the day were praised by many as I ventured outside our Hotel Fortuna ,to shoot some street style. 

Must recommended place to stay, as the food is crazy and if you are a Vegetarian like me, you won't be starved.

The minute we started shooting, it looked like everyone needed my attention, as around 20 people took out their phones and started recording the terrific stuff we do in India(take street photos ). This ice cream cone bag caught the fancy of everyone , which arrived in 7 days (super quick delivery ) from the website . Despite being the centre of attraction at approx 9 A.M, I also did weird things on special request, for e.g posing to eat the ice-cream.

Language was no barrier then as sign language and friendly laughs ruled and after a dozen Chinese got what they wanted and took my exclusive expressions home, I am now wondering ,if they ruined my groove at my expense ??

Coming back to Foshan, the lighting city and a few shopping malls at Zhongshan are a must visit if you are shopping for home/ interiors. 

Leaving you all with truck load of pics. 

Next up is things to do in Shanghai and a lot of shopping finds.

Ciao xx

OOTD: Flare Pants with a Twist

What's a meal without a Dessert ? In the same sense, what's an outfit without accessories ? This summer is a little less than fete filled . Black gets a little intimidating to wear. The dynamic trend of fashion industry seeks a lot of creativity in accessories. The garment accessory is one such trend which can be just bought off the racks. They add a great definition to any outfit and can be easily worn and appreciated. This knee accessory from the label -AnuPd ( a talented friend and an amazing designer who has a knack of reshaping fashion we see and wear ) created a lot of buzz ever since it appeared at fashion week. Fashion week is a place where Kitsch wins over Chic and eccentricity indicates experiments, and after dazzling everyone in person it's time to dazzle everyone on the web.

My mood has been gloomy over the past few weeks .Things are dark and my mind is less focused. The dramatic risks which I love endorsing over my creative side have been also subdued. Particularly after my last take on Violet lips.

I have started grappling with the situation and have been picking out on blacks lately rather than the obvious choices of summer sorbets. The hint of red, through this versatile knee accessory was the only way I could be a little playful and loose but also sophisticated and urban and project a personal aesthetic statement. With a distinctly gladiatorial feel, this accessory had already met with raves the first I wore it. Its the kind of an easy twist over something less mainstream,served in a different avatar, that just glams the whole look.

I had imagined myself wearing something like this over my thigh high black boots sometime back. I love constructing silhouettes on my own, and accessories like these give you the freedom to show your wardrobe in a much better light. 

Check out AnuPd Designs on her website.

Follow her designs  on Instagram

Minnie Mouse Inspired Hair And Outfit

My Blogging pace has gone for a toss. I remember posting twice a week in the initial days of my virtual  journey. Somehow in my endeavours to present a story and a look with an idea which has not travelled to mainstream blogs, it takes a little more involvement than it does now than before.

In my pursuit for better presentation , Its now become a habit for me or a strategy of caution to work with niche brands, that could not only add value to my blog, but also add value to you all who come here for a weekly catch up with me.

I wore this look for one of the days at Amazon India Fashion week Spring Summer 16. The idea of the double bun was De-Novo , and the eccentricity from the hair had to be matched with the exaggerated shoulders of the tee.

I know you would say I am kidding, but I did my hair in under two minutes. Although this typically resembles a very Minnie Mousish vibe but I think it's kinda Re-imported . I wanted to advertise my talent ( sounds commercial ain't it ?) into something that alludes to my inner style /voice . And then there are debates on why bloggers should work for free, while here I am labouring my ass off . The creativity that is suspended in one blog post, from shooting, to scouting locations , to makeup, to every sweat that trickles down in this half a day process counts. Then there are behind the scenes job that no one ever considers . Countless hours in editing pictures, double that up when your wifi has a mind of its own, and then replying to each and every one of your comments. Phew, it takes time hence coming back on the note we started this post. 

But do you know the catch ? I am pretty confident about and proud of what I do, and want my posts to send a positive message. Every style should tell a story,and every story should outmode other. And if half of you think what I am doing is right , then I am in seventh heaven :)

Stepping Into The world of Larimar Jewellery and Flower Child

I did something out of my comfort zone . I am not a florals on my head kind of a girl. Tiaras set me up on a sneeze spree, and I tried to stay away from them as much I could from very long. 

On the contrary, I love playing with headgears. They let me display the un-mundane and the enchanted. 

It's my first time doing Hippie- De-Luxe on the blog, and the only inspiration to do something like this are these beautiful Larimar Bracelets studded with Turquoise Larimar Stones- ( also known as the Jewel of Atlantis,)  crafted in sterling silver and sent by Daniela  straight from Dominican Republic. They just effortlessly make the whole combo so relevant and that's what I love for my Jewellery to have. 

I always wanted to dose this floaty dress in graphics with a pairing of something floral, and since the word BOHO has become the most intolerant word on social media (pun ..pun ..Pls) it's time to BOHOCIDE and bring out pretty prairie elements from the look which knocks Boho for a while. 

Anyways throngs of yesterdays new borns on Instagram would be enough to give you boho inspiration, and all you gotta look out for is a hashtag and be enraptured to see the number of levels boho has been taken to. Can  I pass that tissue box now ? 

Coming to Larimar Jewellery, did you know about Larimar Healing ? I was intrigued to know that the stone has metaphysical properties with a tenfold energy which heals physical, mental and spiritual being of the wearer. 

There is no doubt on the impeccable craftsmanship and distinctive design of the Larimar Cuffs which they sent, and which I accented side by side. The stylish non fussy design lets me achieve a luxurious elegance along with a perfect balance of natural Larimar stone with the strength of  sterling silver metal. 

I not only created one but two looks while his one  being an exquisite day transitioning to an  evening look and there is one more coming soon. 

This outfit is also an ode and an attempt to revive and bring back the memories and romance of those warm spring days. The turquoise stone beautifully reflects vintage elements but in a chic and modern avatar which is not only light rather fuss free .

Definitely you must check out their website, and I guarantee that you would fall in love with all Larimar Jewellery and their signature designs which are cool and moving with an unparalleled sophistication cannot be described in words alone.

Let me know in the comments if your heart beats faster and if the jewellery arrests your interest as much as it hooked mine.

Talk to you soon 

xoxo

Some Slit Power With MissaMore.Com

Women come with a default plug in. Plug ins-  where we become easily obsessed with  things we love to do, and cannot stop thinking about.For eg. I can recall the precise moment when I realized that fashion is my drug. I cannot say for sure, if I am gonna be pulling the plug anytime sooner,but spending much time planning a perfect wardrobe is like a sojourn, always cognizant of the fact, that I have to express myself to you full throttle. And in the quest to do the same,I love associating myself with new brands, their usps, and the new swings in fashion they have to offer.

Today I am wearing this long slit top from MissaMore. Not my first time on this style boat, but yeah kind off dabbling in feminine and moving on to the next big thing or as we always call it - A trend.

I don't remember if I have ever worn a bright multi-hued floral number,which is a great standout .

And for this sole reason, the bottoms were picked wisely, to put together a look starting to further the embodying of smartly tailored and conceptual fashion from head to toe and as a way to be completely elegant  and primally pleasurable allowing me to channel, demure but with enhanced spiritedness.

After all, our dressing up(in good clothes) just ratifies the personality, and the confidence we never know exists. Wanna know a secret ?

 ...............................I am always wearing my invisible crown.

Happiness Boutique Statement Earrings and Red Sheer Skirt

Today I have collaborated with Happiness Boutique to tell you how high my Happiness quotient is right now . Happiness Boutique is an online store based in Berlin Germany and have some pretty high quality,lustworthy accessories and They offer free shipping too ;)

I had been stalking them from a long time, and when they approached me to collaborate I jumped.

These black tassel thread earrings have beautiful detailing , and looks damn expensive. In fact they lent out a very enriching feel to my outfit. I have another pair from them in crystal , which I am gonna wear soon.

For the outfit part- Ya'll know that I have my own brand under the name LabelTFF. It has been moving about with a little turtle pace as of now, but doing not so bad either. I don't stock a lot of piece as of now, but soon , you would see me full fledged diving into my creations.

My head to knee look is from the latest stock. Had to show you the beautiful tulip  hem detailing of this cotton silk blouse. Its straight , simple and yet luxe. Don't miss the kaftan sleeves with the same cut, perfect for  toning down with blingy outfits.

The skirt is a beautiful red (more like a Mac ruby woo red, which I am also wearing on my lips currently), with a sexy twisted hemline, and shimmery underlining, which in a subtle way adds extra elegance to the piece. Just a few statement pieces here and there can add up to the fashion fire .

There is a super cute Happiness video produced by them, delivering the essence of the boutique and how they strived to make everyone happy and cheerful. You have to check out this infectious happiness spreading  video by them. I bet you could start dancing as well.

Two Things to keep in Mind for your Valentine Outfit | Gifts

We are back talking about the month of love, and the markets and shops have already started filling up with pretty colors and designs and everything red which has hearts, and we are racking our minds, making a list of thoughtful gifts.
While many of us are still caught up in the hype, I feel, there is no harm in celebrating  when the world's throwing a chance at us . Ideally, everyday of our lives should be celebrated, but many women look forward to a day where they could switch it up a bit, and get dressed ,looking all fancy. So for all those of you ,to whom , it means a lot, let me not sour you more on love, and lets talk about all the good things that comes with this day. Red is the color of  valentine n blah blah blah , but trust me, when the whole world would be bleeding red and pink, you could stand out by wearing something purple or yellow or maybe blue. So how about a great colored midi skirt, a cropped blouse or a jacket and nicely done up hair, for a Midas touch ?
Midi skirts exudes elegance and modern warmth, especially in all the happy colors. I love this sunshine Yellow color, and for this year, I am calling it my color for the Valentine. Also I love how these snazzy oversize Blue reflectors gives a final touch, setting the mood just right. These modern pieces not only make up, as some interesting  Valentine gifts, which are light on pocket, but  are also well-intentioned, if your other half is a fashion monster !
If you are going to spend money this Valentine days, better make it good and make space for personal memories to grow, Even if its on some in-expensive jewelry, or a dress or a book, or a special self cooked meal, as long as it doesn't cost you an arm or leg, while still kicking up the notch a bit higher than last year !