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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 #2: Hoops...Bigger the better!

This festive season, we've gone BIG on hoops!!! They are bold and beautiful, and what's more...there's no need to go overboard with accessories. These beauties can single-handedly oomph up a look!

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Model: @Nishevita

Until next time!

<3

Dee

Fashion transition

So we've crossed the peak of summer and the season of romance has culminated into a couple of not-so-pleasant, sweaty weeks before winter finally takes over. How I love winters in Mumbai! I know, I know, the winters here aren't knee-high-boots-friendly, but nevermind about that! 

Getting back to the transitional months, there's always fashion to help us get through the slow drifting of weather ;) Dresses, anyone?

So here's a look that caught my attention, and I think it's a perfect October do! The dress is short, fuss-free and accessories, full of summery frolic! Plus the dark blue brings in the (soon-to-come) winter tone ;) I absolutely LOVE it!


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Dress, Nuon.
Watch, Titan Raga.
Nail Lacquer, Bouganvilla by Dolce & Gabbana.
Charmed bracelet, Aldo accessories.
Lip colour, Givenchy.
Floral wedges, Inc. 5.
Liner, Lakmé.

Stay tuned for more!

Until next time!

<3
Dee

Model: @Nishevita

SS 13 by DKNY

Image Courtesy- High Street Phoenix

I'm in the middle of exams, and I shouldn't get distracted by anything. But. The petite LED on my blackberry kept pulling my attention away from the strong backlight of my tab and my e-notes that I should have been immersed in, and was. Until the LED won, n I picked up my phone, only to find an invite from the PR at DKNY for their SS13 unveiling. Et voila! I swore to put my phone away until I'm prepared enough to take a break and rush to Palladium for the unveiling.

As the trend goes, we received a warm welcome avec le vin et du fromage! Et puis, we stepped on to (literally) go through the collection. "Oh! I've seen this dress", on chatting with the PR I learnt, ah yes! Rihanna was seen wearing it at an event. Also, me being a fan of sheath dresses, spotting 'em made me drooool!!!

On the screen, at the runway...but not inStore / Image Courtesy- beautifullyfierce.blogspot.in

The prints, the colors, the merchandise, the ambiance...I was happy again. How I loved the powdered tints, which were only a handful, the clothes did not really shout out Spring-summer! And I did not see the denim trend in the store :( Nonetheless, I LOVED them. But what really struck a chord were the bags..the very DKNYish, very stylish bags! You must must must go get one!

Until next time!

<3
Dee

Cut it!

Hello there!

The last two days have been a little hectic as I was working on a photoshoot. While I was out sourcing for the shoot, I travelled most parts of the city and found something common- a tee! What's so unique about this tee? Why do I feel it's going to be a big trend this season? Well. It's a cut-out tee and I spotted it on atleast one person per suburb. Also, it wasn't something spotted on every 4th person either. Infact, lets just say, one in every fifty wore it, which is good right? Because the fact that it's just being spotted now and still not on everyone says that it's slowly coming in. Now! What's cool about this trend? The fact that one can DIY!!!

DIY Cut-out tees can be really cool since you're the designer here and it's all in your hands. You can really let your creative juices do the magic! ;)

Until next time!

<3
Dee