POTD #17 - Indulging in Blue & White

Ever since Diwali, I'm obsessed with the blue and white combo. It brings a fresh perspective to ethnic wear, and goes well on western wear and semi-formals too.

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Dress was custom-made, from Jaipur
Liner by Maybelline - EYE STUDIO® LASTING DRAMA™ Gel Eyeliner in Blackest Black
Lip color by L'Oréal Paris - Colour Riche Intense Lipstick in Hot Chocolate

Earrings by Deepika Gandhi - +91 9820114400
Floral bracelet worn as hair accessory: Bought at the Thailand Trade Exhibition 2012, World Trade Centre
Ring: Swarovski

Until next time!

<3
Dee

Workshop Alert: The DIY Workshop

Hello people!

Just a quick announcement- DIY workshop in Chembur this Saturday. 

All you need to bring along is your old tee(s), denim(s) and shoes that you'd like to give a makeover. Also, do not forget to bring along a pair of scissors, a strong adhesive and little blingy things you'd want to use to decorate your DIYed pieces.

Those interested in attending, text us with BLOGDIY_<your name>_<your email> on the numbers provided in the pic below :)

 

Until next time!

<3

Dee

Wedding Wear Trendpick from Diwali

It's been over a week now, but I'm still not over the festival of sparkle, fairy lights and fashion. Diwali left us with some cool trends we could now use to stand out during the wedding season.

Trend #1: Blue and White + Silver

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We've seen it on toile de jouy fabric, and willow patterned and wedgewood china crockery. And don't we just love the striking contrast between the two colors? This wedding season, add in chunky silver jewellery from your granny's closet and go desi chic with the blue and white trend.

Style tip- With the shade of blue, don't stick to the standard ;)

Trend #2: Spicy Red

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Red is bold. Red is beautiful. Whatever you wear for your yaar ki shaadi, don't forget to glam up with a dash of red!

Style tip- The norm is to paint your lips bold, but try on the color on accessories for a change. ;) 

Trend #3: Simmer in Shimmer

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Diwali has always been the festival of all things sparkly and blingy. Big fat Indian weddings are not far behind, and to add to it the current season. It's the perfect time to go get your shimmery clothes, shoes and accessories out from the closet. 

Style tip- Don't go too loud on shimmer just yet. Combine your colored solids with little shimmery pieces in gold, silver or pastels. :)

Trend #4: Go Royal

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But don't go overboard. Make your look elegant and rich-looking, but definitely not over-the-top. In fact, if you want to do royal right, think minimalistic but classy, with statement pieces. Go in for polkis, kundan or even pearls to really nail it. 

Style tip- Let your jewellery do the talking. Opt for a plain saree with a broad border, a statement ring and earrings, and you're good to go! :)

Trend #5: Ditch the Dupatta

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I'm all in for a no-fuss look, especially at weddings. Here's a little inspiration for a dupatta-less ensemble. 

Style tip- An embroidered shrug/bolero. A shimmery crop top. A lehenga. And that's how you do drop dread gorgeous! ;)

That's all for now. Until next time!

<3

Dee

POTD #16 - Ease up!

Hello again,

The last few days have been like a furnace outside and I'm sure none of us are going to be sporting any synthetics until nature sprinkles some winter charm on us. Until then, we're going to stay comfortable in our easy breezy cottons and voiles, which are bang on! But, whites and lemons? They're so passé, and have got me looking for some colourspiration. Here's what I found-

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Tunic and Pants: Cottonworld
Shoes: Crocs

I love, love, love the green and navy combination. This one's perfect for that extra bit of zing to work wear.

Style tip- Love to layer? Throw in an off white crochet shrug and a charmed bracelet to fancify your look.

So, how would you beat the heat? Do share your style, would love to see!

Until next time,

<3
Dee

In as Blogger. Out as Shopper.

Hey all,

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Been a while since I've posted anything on the blog. Anyway, here's an update from sometime last week. Quite a perky day, this one was! Woke up early, soaked in the soothing aura of dawn, a great workout session, work was smooth as well, and a lot of other things. During my lunch hour, I managed a quick trip to High Street Phoenix to check out the A/W 14 collection at the Wills Lifestyle store. It’s always amazing to have such colourful days, you know!

Talking of the collection launch at Wills Lifestyle, it was the perfect thing to go for during a break from work. It included a fun activity...something we fashion communicators love doing – styling! I was browsing through pieces to put together a ‘Look of the Season', when I came across this really pretty, almost dreamy knit. Oh, it was love at first sight! I knew it just HAD TO BE part of the look. Teamed it up with trousers, a shirt from the men's section, and a belt and bag to go! 

Gear up for the weekend by going a little easy on formals. This is perfect Friday wear. Rolled up sleeves really ease up the look and the belt is worn over the shirt to simply add to the silhouette. The only little trick to nail this look is to maintain a common tone with the top and bottom (and your bag and accessories), and let the shirt be another colour. The belt and shoes should ideally match, but it's really up to you...experiment a bit if you feel like. :)

Model is wearing-

Shirt from the men's collection at Wills Lifestyle

Knitted top from the Wills Clublife Poem collection

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Trousers, belt and bag from Wills Lifestyle

Watch and shoes- Model's own

By the time I put the look together, I was too emotionally attached to the top and couldn't let go. Et voila, I bought it! Come winter and I'll be seen wearing this one...maybe every second day! *so in love* I also loved the new additions to their formal wear colour palette and the fluid fabrics from the Wills Sport collection. Oh, and certain pieces from Wills clublife, you'd be stupid to not buy! What are you waiting for? Go, shop! ;)

Until next time!

<3

Dee

POTD #15 - Splash in Sandals

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If you're not wearing Crocs or gumboots this monsoon, you definitely should be wearing these!

Sandals: Enroute at Metro

Nailpaint: Street Wear

Until next time!

<3

Dee

Fashion Radar # 3: Vote & avail 50% off at Lakmé Salon

The elections are just around the corner, and with all the campaigning happening around us, it has very much sunk in. For those of you who are apprehensive, do make up your mind quickly, for this time, there’s one more reason for you to cast your vote.

Lakmé Salon has come up with a really cool initiative to make sure all you lovely ladies take the first step to creating a beautiful future for our country, that’s as beautiful as you- by simply casting your VOTE!

What to do?

Vote! And proudly show your voting mark at any of the 210 Lakmé Salons in India.

The perks?

50% off on ANY haircut

And that’s not all…

There’s some exciting discounts on other services too! :D

Applicable

Across all Lakmé Salons; on all days

Offer ends

Wednesday, 30 April 2014

So this time, ladies, vote for change. Vote for a better tomorrow. Vote, and get PAMPERED! ;)

Until next time!

<3

Dee

'Style Files' Lakmé Absolute Salon: Day 3 Schedule

Hey all,

Incase you've missed out on Day 2 of 'Style Files' hosted by Lakmé Absolute Salon, worry not, you still have time to make it. Click here for the schedule. 

The extravaganza of fashion, style and beauty is on tomorrow as well.

When?
18th-20th April 2014, 4pm onwards

Where?
Lakmé Absolute Salon

227, Diamond Link, 

Off Linking Road, Opposite Shoppers Stop, 

Bandra, 

Mumbai 400050

Here's the schedule for tomorrow, Day 2-

• 4 pm onwards: Fashion extravaganza for your kids.
• 6 pm onwards: It's Masterclass time, and this one's for your skin!
• 8pm onwards: Get swanky- Watch a fashion movie with your friends, while sipping on some wine! ;)

Until next time!

<3
Dee

'Style Files' by Lakmé Absolute Salon: Day 2 Schedule

Hey all,

Incase you've missed out on Day 1 of 'Style Files' hosted by Lakmé Absolute Salon, worry not, you still have time to make it. Click here for the schedule. The extravaganza of fashion, style and beauty is on for a good three days, so do make up for having missed out, by attending today!

When?
18th-20th April 2014, 4pm onwards

Where?
Lakmé Absolute Salon

227, Diamond Link, 

Off Linking Road, Opposite Shoppers Stop, 

Bandra, 

Mumbai 400050

Here's the schedule for tomorrow, Day 2-

• 4 pm onwards: Hair spa heaven
• 5 pm onwards: Style check for men
• 7 pm onwards: It's Hair Masterclass time! :D
• 8pm onwards:Party time! ;) Get party ready with flat 15% off on all services.

Until next time!

<3
Dee

Fashion Radar # 2- 'Style Files' by Lakmé Absolute Salon

Hey all,

I've got some interesting news for you to make this weekend uber stylish! Lakmé Absolute Salon is hosting Style Files – a three day extravaganza of fashion, style and beauty. 

Look out for exciting beauty masterclasses, unbelievable discounts and some pampering too!

What's more? During the three day event, Lakmé Absolute Salon is offering a 15% discount across all its products and services!

When?
18th-20th April 2014, 4pm onwards

Where?
Lakmé Absolute Salon

227, Diamond Link, 

Off Linking Road, Opposite Shoppers Stop, 

Bandra, 

Mumbai 400050

Here's the schedule for tomorrow-

• 4 pm onwards: Get runway ready with experts, with beauty & makeup consultations
• 5 pm onwards: Nail art time!
• 7 pm onwards: Now, nail the art! ;) Because it's Masterclass time! :D
• 8pm onwards: Get ramp ready with a flat 15% discount on services.

So do make sure you don't miss this one, because it's surely going to be one of a kind!

Until next time!

<3
Dee

Lakmé Fashion Week 2014

Hey all,

The much awaited, Lakmé Fashion Week, is finally here! Aren't we excited? And why not? This time, it's going to be different- big, bold and mad.

I'm really looking forward to svelte models drenched in art, gliding towards the flashing lights at the other end of the ramp. Aarti Vijay Gupta brings this very experience to life with her S/R '14 collection that is inspired by the pre-vedic "Indian Miniature Paintings" and boasts of beautiful, elegant cuts.

Another collection I'm looking forward to is a blend of bold and playful. Kolkata-based Sayantan Sarkar is doing a mix of georgette, chiffon and linen. The splash of colour really kicks in the mood, prepping us up for Holi, and then, summer!

The designers will showcase their collections on 13th and 14th March 2014 respectively.

For the entire schedule, click here.
Until next time!

<3
Dee

A Treat for your Feet

Hello ladies,

Our day is finally here! And what better way to celebrate than by pampering ourselves. Keeping that in mind, Pavers England and Aura Thai spa have joined hands this Women's day to make your feet happy.

They've introduced a special one-day offer for customers that entitles you to a complementary foot massage at the Aura Thai spa. That's not all; you'll also get a co-branded 30% voucher which can be redeemed at any of the spa branches.

The offer is not just valid for Pavers England's customerettes (a term I use to describe female consumers of fashion), but also for ladies accompanying male customers. 

When?
8 March 2014
14:00 - 22:00

Where?
Valid at- Oberoi Mall, Infiniti 2 Malad, Inorbit Vashi & Phoenix Mills.
Can be redeemed at- Any of the Aura Thai spa branches.

HAPPY WOMEN'S DAY, ladies! :D

Until next time!

<3
Dee

POTD # 14 - Dancing Around Pink

Hey all,

This idea came to me while I was wondering what nail art to pick for the week. I just decided to go through my nail colour collection and take a call accordingly. I felt like pink, but not too much. So I decided to paint a nail in a particular shade of pink and the rest in similar tones of brown and lilac. Here's how it turned out-

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So set a trend, playing with different tones around a particular shade of colour, or opt for monotone, going from lightest shade on the thumb to darkest on the little finger.

Until next time!

<3
Dee 

Valentine's Day Countdown # 1 - The Anti-Valentine

Hello hello!

The mushy-forwards-spamming-your-whatsapp-and-random-romeos-grossing-you-out-and-coochie-cooing-couples-overpopulating-all-your-local-cafes day is finally here. Yay. Well let's make the most of it!

Random things to do on Valentine's day, the anti-valentine way!

Watch Star Trek. And feel mushy. While you're watching it. Know that you live in a beautiful world.

Feel inspired, play motivational speaker and make a video counselling the younger generation on love and life and on getting a life.

Dress up like one of the characters from a classic and go out and sing random songs, dedicating them to strangers.

Bake a cake and eat it too.

Make a silly movie and watch it too.

Pick that one friend who's just gone through a bad breakup and slap them.

Tell that friend you just slapped that they deserved it for making a bad choice.

Gift that friend a cupcake (if a girl) or a PSP (if a guy) to make up for the slap if it hurt too bad.

Walk up to a young couple and go "you guys look so cute together, may I click a pic? It's for a blog post". Then tell them "hey, I know your parents. And you know what? I'm going to show them these pictures"...and run away.

Adopt a dog. And take good care of him/her. For life.

Go to a classy resto and go in straight to the washroom. Now shout 'bhoooooot bhooot' and run out.

Look at yourself in the mirror, know how lucky you are to have yourself in your life. Now cry tears of joy.

Narrate ghosts stories to little kids in the neighbourhood and freak them out.

Send me flowers and tell me how much you'll love my posts so I can cry tears of joy.

<3
Dee

Valentine's Day Countdown # 2 - At the boyfriend's

Hey all,

If you're not doing a dinner or a movie date, or spending the day out together, you probably will have plans to just spend time indoors. You can't obviously dress up like a diva-off-the-red-carpet for him. What you can do, though, is pick one of these looks-

Froufrou Fun!
Colour-block in a vest and a high-waisted froufrou skirt combo. Team it up with flats to tone it down. No accessories needed, just carry an itsy bitsy cutesy sling to go.

Picture Courtesy: Lookbook.nu

Don't own a froufrou? Well, simply wear two or three flowy skirts of different lengths (shorter one over the longer one) on top of one another to make them look like one!

Picture Courtesy: girlsluv.it

Shirt + Shorts
Pick a slightly oversized shirt, roll up the sleeves to 3/4th and tuck the shirt in. Ankle length socks and oxfords, delicate pieces like tiny studs and a wired ring, et voila!
Cut out tee + Denims
Get one or simply DIY it...takes as little as 5 minutes! Cut the neck of a grey tee into a boat and wear it such that it falls off one shoulder or make little cut-out designs all over the back. Team it up with a neon inner, preferable a haltered one. Opt for a tee that is one or two sizes bigger or one that is really loose and pair it up with skin fit denims or ones in a pencil fit. 

Until next time!

<3
Dee

Valentine's Day Countdown # 3 - Date's Day Out!

Hey all,

By now almost all of you must have made plans on how you're going to celebrate V-day. For those planning to spend the entire day out with your sweetheart, this post is for you. 

The idea of enjoying innumerous activities together sounds exciting, yes! But an entire day could mean need for multiple touch-ups right? Absolutely! But why not make it easy and fun for all you pretty ones?

Prep-work:
Prepare yourself in advance...go in for a facial or a clean up to add a glow. As for your hair, go in for curls (if it gets messy, you don't need to excuse yourself to comb your hair).  For times your hair gets uncontrollable, you can always tie it up into a quick messy bun. Curls add a certain flirty element to any look, so even if you fancy slick straight hair, I'd suggest you try soft curls this Valentine's.

Second skin:
For both, clothes and footwear, make sure to pick something really comfy. I really think a pair like this one (It's by Sionucci, available at bestylish.com) will work well...it's really cute, plus it's got a wedge heel, so it adds height without feeling like your on a painful pair of heels! 

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Touch up!
Just carry your mascara, a coloured gloss and a gel liner, and you're good to go! I'm pretty sure you won't need them, except for the gloss maybe, but be prepared nonetheless.

I suggest you specifically get these-
Maybelline's Volum' Express Hyper Curl Mascara in Waterproof Shade Black is my personal favourite. It just instantly adds volume to the lashes while curling them, (oh! And the curl stays, really!) and it's water-proof!


Picture Courtesy: Violetbag.com

Maybelline Lasting Drama Gel Liner in Black, the brush enables ease in application...saves time!

Picture Courtesy: Purplle.com

Sling it up!
Carry a sling so it's he who gets all your attention. Let it not be too small so you can fit in your phone, keys, wallet and some touch up tools.
Hope you'll have a fab V-day!

Until next time!

<3
Dee

Pssst...incase you missed the previous posts in the Valentine's Day Countdown series, here goes-
Valentine's Day Countdown # 4 - The Dinner Date
Valentine's Day Countdown # 5 - Movie Date

Valentine's Day Countdown # 4 - The Dinner Date

Hey all,

Here's the second one from my Valentine's Day Countdown series. Incase you missed the first, click here.

Today's date pick- The dinner date
Could be by the waves, on a rooftop, by the beach or indoors, you know you'll dress to kill. But what about your hairdo? The safest bet, first, is to decide on that. Since it's a dinner date, it's got to be an evening look- an updo should work like magic!

If you want your face to look thinner and longer, tie your hair low, leaving the bangs loose. Try one of these-



Picture Courtesy: blog.vpfashion.com

Picture Courtesy: look.co.uk

What would go best with this look-
- Danglers...let long earrings be your only accessories. If it's too little for you, maybe a cuff to go, but avoid a neckpiece.

- Highlight your eyes with a slick, winged liner or go smokey-eyed while keeping the lips subtle with a nudish lipcolour and gloss to glam it up a bit.
- Go extreme, either a tube jumpsuit (something in a lighter fabric like chiffon would really look classy!) or a full-sleeved short dress. The idea is, either your arms showing or your legs, not both.

For those with a sculpted face, tie your hair high leaving very little or no hair loose. It'll only enhance your cheek bones and jawline.


Picture Courtesy: inspiredhairstyles.com

Picture Courtesy: Encore Beauty Salon

What goes with this look-
- Go in for a no-earring look or opt for studs and a statement neckpiece.
- For your eyes, enhance them with just a thin stroke of liner and mascara. Go bold on your lips instead.
- Depending on your body type, choose a dress or a jumpsuit. Avoid anything too flared.

Whatever you put together, let it not be too understated. However, do keep in mind, simpler is classier!

Until next time!

<3
Dee

Valentine's Day Countdown # 5 - Movie Date

Hey all,

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The mushiest week of the year is here. Are you ready to play along?

Today's date pick - Casual, movie date

Avoid going all-out girly on this one! Pick a denim and shirt combo instead and glam it up a bit with some girly danglers or a mascara-and-puckered lips combo.

Here's a look that fits the bill!

Model is wearing-
Flats and accessories- Colaba Causeway
Pants- Pepe Jeans
Scarf and Shirt- export surplus


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Smile is priceless! (We LOVE smiling models, don't we?

Model: @Nishevita

 

Ape this look

 

Pair your basic dark toned denims and shirt with a scarf in checks (get a Levi's from Flipkart at a 40% off!) and flats (Lemon and Pepper at 65% off on the Shopper's Stop website!).

 



Picture Courtesy: Shopper's Stop

Picture Courtesy: Flipkart

Until next time!

<3
Dee