POTD # 10 - Ballet Beauty!

Hey all!

 

Here's me picking out another budget buy as my pick of the day- ballet flats bought off the street. I was at the local market to run a few errands when I came across this lovely little pair shouting out to me "buy me!!!"

 

So here's a pic and a quote to go-

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"Simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance" ~ Coco Chanel

The guy has tacky footwear on sale BUT he does have a couple of pairs that are really nice and dainty. So what are you waiting for? Go grab a pair!

Where from? Street stall outside Embassy, chembur station (E)
How much? Rs. 120 ONLY!!!

Until next time!

<3
Dee

Shopped till I dropped!

Hello hello!

So Shopper's Stop has a sale on since a while and I finally got a chance to go make some purchase. Honestly, I came back with two bags less than what I would have. Buuut, that's only because I couldn't fit into/ carry some of the outfits too well. Ugh! I'm a pear, and evidently so :l

Getting back to the spree, I have three budget looks, two of which can pass off as work wear (pssst...even though I am wearing stretch denims).

Look 1: La belle dame

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Picture this with coral wedges, a beige envelope and a statement cuff to complete the look.

Look 2: Nerdy chic



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Dark pumps, a statement watch, and ofcourse, thick framed nerdy glasses would complete this look. Oh! And a satchel!

 

Look 3: Comfort queen!

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I'd wan't to turn this look into a slightly androgenous one while it shouts comfort. Think cropped sleeveless denim shrug and flat boots that reach only the ankle. What say, you?

 

And byyy the way, for those who woke up late like me, the sale is still on. Only, tomorrow i.e. Sunday, is the last day. Those of you enjoying a lazy one, why not shop virtually! ;)

 

Until next time!

 

<3

Dee

 

Shoe makeover

Hey all!!!

Consider this an extension of the Chic resyclers series' DIY post. I've finally graduated from clothes to DIYing accessories, and I was soo excited, I just HAD to blog (read as 'brag' :P) about it!

Here's a little video of how I gave my evil pair of heels a makeover! Evil because the back always gave me shoe bites! *dislike*

Hope you guys liked it! :)

Until next time!!!

<3
Dee

Chic recyclers part 4: Temporary alterations

Hey all!!!

The last post was about my all-time fav, DIY's!!! I'm soo in love with it, that I think I'm going to come up with more DIY posts soon!

Ok, so getting to this post, we're going to take a look into Temporary alterations, another chic way of recycling your outfits. We often only alter our garments when we’ve lost weight or in some cases, gained. As a kid, I remember having my school uniforms made to a larger size, and then having it altered to my size, and at the end of each academic year as I would have grown a little, I’d only have to open up a line of temporary stitching on the seams and the hemline. I was both fascinated and convinced by the idea- it saved time (except for the 1^st time that it was made) and was more economical. As I grew, I started to use this in various other ways and for various other reasons. I would play with the length of my skirt by merely folding the hemline and fastening it with a slip stitch, or do a couple lines of parallel vertical running stitches with an embroidery thread over my sleeves which would act as a design element. I would also rouche up my sleeves by pulling the threads and tying them into a bow. 

Folding up jeans to convert them into capris is common, and one can simply stitch up a fabric with floral print on the inside, such that when folded up, it adds a girly touch to your denims. Here, the key is to be good with basic stitches like slip stitch and running stitch.

Until next time!!!

<3

Dee

Chic-recyclers Part 1: Accessories

I happened to read an article on Miss Malini's blog about being 'chiconomical', i.e. being chic while being economical, and thought of coming up with a post (or series of posts) on wardrobe recyclers that are economical yet fashionable.

Here's the link to her post...
http://www.missmalini.com/2012/06/20/are-you-chiconomical/

In her post she shows us the example of la belle Duchess of Cambridge and her creative recyclers. And yes, she DOES add the chic in economical!
This brings me to mention how a lot of us shy away from doing a repeat, especially on occasions. Recycling isn't synonymous to anti-fashion, rather, isn't it more creative to repeat an outfit without it looking the same as when worn previously?

I second Malini when she says 'Accessorize!'. Oh yes, accessories can make or break an outfit, and can completely change the look.
 
Take a basic white dress for example. The dress by itself with maybe just a clutch and a neck piece makes for a good brunch outfit. Now, glamoufy that by simply tying a satin sash around the waist, and say adding some red to your lips and flouncing those lashes with some long lash mascara! Dainty little woman to Diva, eh? And that too in less than a minute! That's the power of accessories!