Summerpick #3: La La Lavie!

I recently got a chance to collaborate with Lavie for their SS15 collection. In keeping with the season, the collection boasts of bags in vibrant colors, available in a variety of shapes and sizes. My pick? This lovely yellow sling that goes oh-so-perfectly well with just about any outfit!

Color-block your way to create a playful-yet-chic ensemble or spruce up an all white look. I took a slightly different, experimental route while styling three looks that go with this beautiful bag. Read on.

The Theme: Photosynthesis


Look 1: X x Y
My first look is inspired from the synthesis bit, putting together all-out girly elements with hints of androgyny.

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Look 2: Chlorophyllacious
Here's a look that celebrates the whole process of light passing through and conversion into energy for survival.

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Look 3: Full Bloom
The third and last look is all about the outcome of photosynthesis...the creation of this bundlof energy, on which, live thrives.

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I hope you guys liked these looks. More summer picks coming up soon.


Until next time!
<3
Dee


This blog post is part of the #SoSummer series - a series of posts celebrating the brighter side of the season. Be a part of the celebration. Come, connect with me on instagram and twitter and share your summer looks using #SoSummer

Brunch Look: A Subtle Sunday

Yay, Sunday is almost here! It's the one day off that we all look forward to, and even more during winters when waking up is such a task. Sunday mornings, how we all just love them. Easy start to the day, breakfast is a rarity. Sundays call for brunch! And a fancy one with your friends, why not?

Today's post is in celebration of just that, the brunch! To me, brunch is synonymous with everything easy, laid back and dreamy. I'd dress up for it (if at all, because I'd really enjoy my brunch at home, in my PJs) in something chic and effortless. Think washed out pastels, pearls...everything subtle, dainty and feminine.

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Dress: Max Fashion
Cardigan: Bought from a market in Delhi
Sunglasses: Vision Express
Floral bracelet: Bought at the Thailand Trade Exhibition 2012, World Trade Centre
Shoes: Blueland

Fashion tips: 
- If your dress has a collar, why not show it off? Take cue from what I've done here - buttoned the cardigan under the collar.
- While I've taken the common route, wearing the belt over the cardigan instead of under, adds to the silhouette, like it does here.
- ALWAYS go in for dewy makeup with such looks, opt for anything between pink and peach for your lips and cheeks (optional). Add to that a single stroke of liner or simply pep up your lashes and you're good to go!

That's all for now, until next time!

<3
Dee

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

POTD # 13 - Floating in Blue

Hey all,

Today's POTD is a monotone look I spotted last evening. This lady sure knows how pull off casual chic!  The blue on blue adds a certain flow to the overall look while the strappy wedges add a spark of glam. And to finish the look, she had light blue liner on!



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Top: Vero Moda
Denims: Diesel
Wedges: Vögele

Until next time!

<3
Dee

 

POTD #7- Feeling ChristMissy?

Finally, it's Christmas eve! For today's POTD, I thought of picking something that sings with the spirit, and still, is not in-your-face Christmassy!
Red, white and green are the colours of this beautiful festive season. We'd normally team the whites with pastels or the greens with metallics to add that holiday spirit. But for a change, why not team up a green or a red with black for a cold, dark, winter feel (no cold, dark winters for us Mumbaikars :( )

During this season, I personally like the former (with some shimmer), but here's a no-accessories, cold, dark winter look that I absolutely LOVE!

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Would love to see your Christmas eve looks as well! Share a pic and tag @Fashnnotesbydee on Twitter, or post a comment below! ;)

Until next time!

<3
Dee

Budget Look- OOTD #1

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Hey all,

Just doing a quick post on a budget look I put together for work today. Details below ;)

Top by Mineral, under Rs. 800

Denims by NUON, under Rs. 700

Flats from Linking road, Rs. 150

Hairband by Accessoire, Rs. 99

The look: Under Rs. 2000!

Hope y'all like the look!

Until next time!

<3

Dee