ShopBop is back with an amazing end of season sale!
· When: April 10th, 2018 – April 14th, 2018
· What: 20% Off Orders Under $500, 25% Off Orders of $500 or More
· Use Code: EVENT18 at checkout
The sale starts today at 5.30 PM as per IST, since I am a Gold member I got early access and have already placed my order 😀 :happy dance:
I love the fact that they always include ‘Sale’ items on sale, which most websites and brands don’t. This gives us a Sale on Sale, which is an amazing deal and I always make use of that!
I highly recommend getting your designer bags and shoes from ShopBop during this sale time. Over the years, I have got a lot of shoes and bags. I have been investing in good designer outfits and quality pieces now, especially during the sales.
If you like LA based designers and small brands, local boutiques, ShopBop has a lot of them! From Ella Moon to Moon River, Stylekeepers, Susana Monaco.
I have been getting a lot of dresses and fancy tops and skirts from these brands, if you follow me on Instagram, you must have seen quite a few. The recent ones I am yet to shoot, I am also planning to shoot a collective haul video since some time.
Michael Kors
I highly recommend checking out Michael Kors bags, watches and shoes, Tory Burch, Kate Spade, especially if you want to invest in your first designer bag and don’t have too big a budget for LV’s and Chanel’s. My Michael Kors bags literally last me years and I use them every single day! And they still look good as new.
What is your pick from the sale? Are you eyeing something?
These days we have the pleasure of online shopping, be it clothes, makeup or anything essential can be easily delivered to your doorstep within few days. Shoes are also one of the most important parts of your outfit and thus women also look for shoes online. Online shopping in India for shoes will save you the hassle and time. However, a lot of people hesitate to buy shoes online. This is because shoe shopping feels like a ‘touch and try kind of an experience’. If the shoes are not comfortable, you can’t wear them on any occasion and the whole purpose of buying those shoes you loved is down the drain. However, here are some quick tips and tricks to follow to buy shoes for women in India.
• The perfect size – Sizing in shoe shopping matters a lot and especially while purchasing shoes online. Every website provides you with a chart and one should try to follow that. But before you move forward, I want to tell you that the size varies from brand to brand. For e.g. If you are size 34 in one brand, you may be size 35 in another. Also, it varies from design to design. To have the perfect fit, take a blank sheet of paper, pencil and ruler measure the feet wearing a sock. Place the foot down on the sheet and get the perfect shape by outlining with the pencil and then measure accordingly with the rule. Keep this sheet with you every time you are shopping for shoes. This is very helpful in purchasing shoes online.
• Shopping Website – Always choose a website you feel is trustworthy and reliable. There are various websites online for shoes but most of them do not deliver what they promise. Look for the reviews and decide accordingly. Also, if your favourite shoe brand has its own website, then definitely go for that. This guarantees the perfect fit because you have already tried the shoes, own them and know your size.
• Look for the return policy – Every shopping website for clothes and shoes should have a proper return policy because size matters in these cases. If the shoes do not have the perfect fit, they are useless. Therefore, before purchasing shoes online, always check the return policy of the website, the terms and conditions attached and the number of days within which you have to return.
• Shoe material – We are often disillusioned by the amazing look of a pair of shoes and we forget to check the material. Not every pretty shoe is going to have the most amazing and comfortable material. Sometimes, a particular material irritates the skin or causes extreme shoe bites which makes it very uncomfortable to wear. Therefore, always check the material before purchasing online. If it is not listed, you can call up the customer service to ensure the same.
• Images – The more the images enlisted on the website, the better it is. While shopping online, choose a website where different images of the particular shoe are presented with various perspectives so that you can choose easily. It also helps you to evaluate the material and fit better.
• Reviews – Reviews and ratings are extremely important. If you have any doubts regarding a product, then try reading extensive reviews and ratings. This enables you to judge the product or in fact check the credibility of the online brand. This is also very helpful if you are purchasing shoes online for the first time from a specific brand. People often mention if it runs larger, smaller or are true to size.
• Try it on – It is advisable to try the shoe right away when you receive the order. While trying, wear socks so that the fit can be checked perfectly. Even when you are shopping at stores physically, try wearing socks for shoe trial for comfort and fit.
• Indoor trial – While you are trying the shoes purchased online, try walking indoors to avoid any damage. Although most websites provide a return policy, it comes with a clause that the shoes must not be damaged, soiled or the tags torn. Therefore, do not pull up the sticker or tear apart the tags and always try indoors.
So these are some tips for shopping shoes for women online in India without any hassle. Next time you see an amazing deal or a chic pair of shoes, follow these tips to purchase without any hesitation.
I came across this website Jivaana.com which has amazing ethnic wear, accessories, footwear, bags, etc. If you are a bride-to-be or have a close friend’s or a family friend’s wedding to attend, then you should definitely check out this website.
You will find everything you need here, they have fabulous designs and everything is elegant and pretty, not over the top.
They have easy returns and exchanges, COD, worldwide shipping and PayPal for international customers.
Brands on Jivaana.com: We decode all your festive fashion and ethnic dresses online and make it accessible to you without pinching your pocket. Get the latest trends from upcoming and established designers and wow all at your festive celebrations and parties. Whether you are looking for juttis, mojaris, kohlapuris, potlis,clutch bags, maang tikkas, jhumkas, sarees, anarkalis, dhoti pants and much much more – there is something for everybody on here. Upcoming designers and established designers work with us to bring affordable designs made from the best quality materials. Designers like Roopa Vohra, Kavita Bharita, Priti Sahni, Rossoyuki, to name a few ensure you get to buy the latest designs.
They have something for everyone, as per your budget and needs. From designer labels to their in house brand.
These gold heels are made of patented leather and embellished with zari & beadwork By Designer Fuchsia. They look super comfortable as the heels are not too high and are absolutely perfect for both day time and night time. Since these are mules, they look pretty from the front and are airy and comfortable from the back.
2. Kolhapuri Wedges
These gold wedges are made of faux leather and embellished with tassel work by designer The Shoe Tales. Every girl needs a pair of Kolhapuri wedges in her collection. You can literally pair kolhapuris with all your ethnic outfits from simple to heavy, and the wedges give added height and comfort.
3. Gold Pearl Earrings
These gold earrings are made of metal alloy and embellished with pearl work by Designer Label Amara. Choose a statement piece from our collection of dangler earrings which is easy enough to build an outfit around. How stunning is this pair! The perfect size, so that it doesn’t hide behind your hair and is still visible. You can pair it with both Indian and western wear. I love the pearl and gold combination!
4. Green Peacock Dangling Earrings
These green sia dangler earrings are made of copper alloy and embellished with kundan work & stone work & pearl Work By Designer Paisley Pop. The work and embellishment on this pair is beautiful. It would match well with most of your Indian outfits.
Overall there are many such stunning pieces, and they even have a wide range of potli bags, clutches, etc. I definitely recommend checking out the footwear, bags and accessories, even if you are someone who gets their own designs stitched.
What is your favourite? Let me know in the comments below.
ShopBop has their Sale on Sale offer going on again, although on selected Sale items. You need to checkout pieces with ‘SOEXTRA’ written beneath HERE, they are on offer.
You get 25% off over and above the sale price, I picked 4-5 items and 3 of it are on ‘SO EXTRA’ Sale 😀
Take anAdditional 25% off select markdowns on Shopbop
· Date: Tuesday, March 20th-Thursday, March 22nd
· Description: Customers will get an additional 25% off of select markdown items. Customers must type SOEXTRA during checkout to receive the discount.
The sale starts right now and is ON for 3 days, you can get upto 75% on a few items with this offer.
ShopBopBuy More Save More Sale is back! It’s for 5 days this time and again sale is valid on both full priced and sale items.
Sale details:
Start – Tuesday, February 27th 2018 @ 7:00 AM EST, i.e. it started 5.30 PM yesterday
End – Saturday, March 3rd 2018 @ 11:59 PM EST, ends on 1:00 PM on 3rd Mar
Customers will qualify for the following tiers based on their order total:
o 15% off orders of $200+
o 20% off orders of $500+
o 25% off orders of $800+
Must use Code: GOBIG18 at checkout
Brand exclusions apply.
Few brands I would recommend grabbing during the sale..
Denims, a mix of brands from Levi’s, J Brand, Citizens of Humanity and many more..
Self Portrait dresses, if you have a special occasion, a very special date night, travelling to Paris or some romantic place, you would definitely want to wear a Self Portrait dress 😀 Trust me
alice+olivia dresses and accessories, Well fit, solid coloured, classy and elegant outfits and edgy, statement making accessories.
Sam Edelman shoes and Superga sneakers, have many of them. Especially Sam Edelman shoes, if you follow me on Instagram, you must have seen them all 😀
And of course there are many more, but these you should absolutely check out.
So it’s the first month of 2018 and what better start than this amazing sale! ShopBop‘s Luxe Sale, their first sale of 2018. The sale starts today and ends on 25th, valid for 3 days – January 23rd, 2018 – January 25th, 2018
Take an extra 25% off all Designer Boutique sale styles with code GETLUXE
I already placed my order, I got the Blank Denim embellished and studded faux leather jacket Budding Romance Moto Jacket, it’s so amazing. It was love at first sight for me 😀
And of course, you can stock up on bags and watches, especially which are on sale as you can utilize Sale on Sale. Bags from Madewell and Michael Kors, watches from MK and Kate Spade, shoes from Micheal Kors, Sam Edelman, Superga, Converse, etc.
Thankfully, the size zero fad is over. We Indians love our ladies with curves. Whatever be your body type – skinny, voluptuous, plus size, athletic or anything and everything else, women have curves, period (let’s not body shame please) and admire the ones who flaunt them tastefully, proudly and uninhibitedly! Ladies, you all have us slobbering. Fitness goals re-chalked and how!
1. Vidya Balan – Unarguably, the lady who had been hounded by the fashion fraternity, media and so-called fans for not fitting into the archetypal Euroepan-model like frame, the way Vidya chose to turn the cards in her favour with ‘The Dirty Picture’ (wherein she owned, flaunted and celebrated her natural curves) had everyone sighing over this South siren. Vidya Balan today is the first actress whose name explodes in one’s mind the minute “curvaceous” is mentioned.
2. Parineeti Chopra – Hounded in the name of being advised for long by every Tom, Dick and Harry for not being “in shape”, Parineeti transformed herself by 180 degrees by opting for a stringent fitness regimen that has enhanced her curves all the more. The baby fat that she had has now made way to toned and taut muscles. And that’s how you shush naysayers.
3. Huma Qureshi – Unapologetic about her naturally voluptuous curves, Huma Qureshi clearly owes no one perfection and is comfortable in flaunting her natural self like no other as evidenced by one of her iconic magazine cover shoots that stands nothing short of epoch- making. A powerhouse performer, she is the textbook definition of voluptuous.
4. Ileana D’Cruz – An angelic semblance and a waistline to kill for, South siren Ileana D’Cruz blends naivety with a dash of notoriety and mischief. No wonder Indian apparel highlights a woman’s curves tastefully and Ileana is no exception to that.
5. Jacqueline Fernandez – She oozes cheerfulness, boisterousness and joy, period. Sri Lankan beauty queen Jacqueline Fernandez has curves to die for. An athletic body frame with curves thrown in at the right places, who says that woman of only a particular body type qualify as curvaceous women? Jacqueline is here to refute you all point blank.
6. Sunny Leone – Unbridled and uninhibited sex appeal with a devil-may- care attitude wrapping it, Sunny Leone aka Karenjit Kaur Vohra has a body that’d leaving many drooling uncontrollably. The way she has shushed all her critics for belittling her previous career by never playing the victim card along with her noticeable and drool-inducing curves certainly raises her desirability quotient by leaps and bounds.
7. Bipasha Basu – Another fitness freak’s on our list and for very valid reason. Bong beauty Bipasha Basu has the quintessential gym-girl look with all her curves adorning her chiselled physique even more. Better hit the gym soon for that body is a work of dedication.
8. Chitrangada Singh – Bearing a strong resemblance to the dynamic performer late Smita Patil, Chitrangada Singh is your classic Indian beauty – big doe-shaped eyes, a warm sun-kissed skin tone that she (thankfully) hasn’t lightened and curves thrown in at the right places. Sultry, sensuous and enchanting, no wonder she leaves mouths agape. Oh by the way, she’s a mommy. Hit the gym, if you didn’t get that!
9. Zareen Khan- She started with Veer Zaara and has lost a lot of weight post that. For her debut Veer Zaara, she lost 30 kg from her original 90kg. She lifts weights and is currently the fittest curviest actress in Bollywood.
10. Bhumi Pednekar- The latest entrant to join the club, she was overweight and had lost all of her weight gradually and then she was offered her debut movie Dum Laga Ke Haisha for which she put on weight. Again her journey of losing the additional weight began, she is quite fit now. But is not stick thin, she resembles an ideal, healthy body.
Editor’s Note: That’s a great list Nidhal, I would add Kareena Kapoor to the list too!
Brides, let your outfit dreams come alive with Anita Dongre’s Bridal Lehengas
As a bride, choosing the perfect outfit for your big day can be stressful. Today’s brides are more experimental and open to new styles with their trousseau choices. But when you’re out shopping, it is important that you choose outfits that are wearable and timeless. There are styles available in the market that will leave you spoilt for choice. But for most brides, the timelessness of the classic Indian bridal lehenga has a special place in the heart. If you’re among them, Anita Dongre presents her spectacular collection of bridal lehengas for you to turn your dream of being an elegant princess bride into reality.
Inspired by Anita Dongre’s travels through Rajasthan, the lehengas crafted by the label brim with royalty. Beautiful embroidery and gota-patti work on handwoven fabrics such as silk and cotton that take the form of an elegant bridal lehenga gives a royal feel and appearance. Here are some of my favourites from Anita Dongre’s creations of mesmerizing bridal lehengas for your indulgence.
1. For the day bride: The Zainab Lehenga
Light hues and pastel colours are the new rage for brides who have their ceremonies during the daytime. Anita Dongre’s The Zainab Lehenga is a sage green silk lehenga adorned with gota-patti, dori, pearl, sequin and zardosi, styled with a net dupatta embroidered with motifs of trees branching out into rustling leaves and blossoming flowers with chirping birds perched atop branches. Style this elegant lehenga with a dazzling mathapatti and a choker necklace to look like the princess of a fairytale.
2. For the timeless bride: The Karnika Lehenga
The timelessness of a red lehenga is known to enhance the inner glow of the effervescent bride. Anita Dongre’s The Karnika Lehenga is a red silk choli paired with a silk A-line lehenga, styled with a net dupatta, exquisitely embroidered with gota-patti, pearl, zardosi, sequin and dori work in motifs of lush trees. Inspired by the royalty of Rajasthani art, architecture, and culture, this gorgeous lehenga will make you look nothing less than a Rajput bride. Complement this stunning lehenga with jadau long earrings, a maangtikka, a choker and polki bangles to complete your look.
3. For the experimental bride: The Amardha Lehenga
Red, pink and orange are common colours chosen by brides. If you want to try something different, Anita Dongre brings you The Amardha Lehenga. It is a royal blue silk lehenga embellished with mirror work, dori, resham and sequin work, styled with a silk dupatta with gota-patti, dori, zardosi, sequin and pearl work. Look like the star brightening your special evening in this beautiful lehenga. Pair this timeless creation with stunning pearl drop earrings, a jadau necklace and blue embroidered mojri heels to get the regal look.
4. For the forever-fashionable bride: The Niryasa Lehenga & Arsika Shirt
If you’re a bride who wants to ditch the traditional lehenga-choli look and don’t want the heaviness of a dupatta, Anita Dongre presents to you The Nirvasa Lehenga & Arsika Shirt. A champagne organza shirt and silk skirt with pockets on either sides. It is exquisitely embellished with intricate gota patti, dori, zardosi, sequin, and pearl embellishments, and is paired with a natural obi belt cinched at the waist. Complete this look with floral earrings and block heels to look like the bride of a new era.
Choose Anita Dongre’s classic and elegant designer bridal lehengas to charm your way through your big day!
Bollywood Actresses Who Nailed The Punjabi Kudi Look
By Nidhal
There is something indescribable about an archetypal Punjabi kudi, isn’t it? An aura of cheerfulness, pertness with oodles of vivaciousness and a my-way- or-the- highway attitude that she naturally exudes – Punjabi ladies compel one to take a second, more relaxed look at the firebrand lasses.
With respect to their choices in raiment, they know what they want and make no bones about it and boy, they look drop-dead gorgeous in everything that they swaddle themselves in as if it were tailor- made for them in the first place.
A number of our leading ladies in Tinsel-town have oft essayed Punjabi characters. While some went too loud and embarked on a cheesy treacle, others gripped the audience, critics and fashion connoisseurs effortlessly. Discounting for the ones who took the audience for a ride, here is a precis of those leading Bollywood Actresses Who Nailed The Punjabi Kudi Look.
1. ANUSHKA SHARMA- With a radiant skin, glossy mane, piercing gaze and go-getter persona, Anushka slipped into the role of a typical Punjabi girl from Delhi named Shruti Kakkar in Band Baaja Baaraat opposite then newcomer – Ranveer Singh effortlessly. While the flick was exalted for its fresh script and execution, we cannot get over the burst of vivaciousness Anushka brought to the silver screen with her Punjabi character.
2. KAREENA KAPOOR KHAN- Here comes a Punjabi kudi in real life too. It is trite that expectations hit the ceiling when a real-life Punjabi lass essays a reel-life Punjabi character. Kareena’s portrayal of the loudmouth but lovable Geet in the 2007 rom-com opposite Shahid Kapoor – Jab We Met, won her accolades and appreciation from all corners. Naturally, she looks an archetypal Punjabi lady onscreen convincingly!
3. ALIA BHATT- The young and perky actress swaddled herself in typical bright Punjabi outfits in the rom-com Humpty Sharma ki Dulhania opposite the livewire Varun Dhawan who played the titular role. With oodles of rumbustiousness and boisterousness, she looked adorable onscreen.
4. PREITY ZINTA- With that enviable dimple on her cheek, Preity Zinta slipped into the role of a rustic Punjabi lass effortlessly. Clad in colour co-ordinated Punjabi salwar Kameez, while beaming joyfully she infused a new energy on the 77 mm screen.
5. GENELIA D’SOUZA- The livewire Genelia essayed the character of a Punjabi girl – Mini in Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya opposite her now-hubby Riteish Deshmukh. Donned in typical embellished Punjabi suits and exuding a carefree attitude, Genelia nailed the look.
6. KAJOL- And who can give the powerhouse performer Kajol’s role in Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham a miss? Essaying the role of a typical Chandni Chowk motormouth, her portrayal is hard to miss. Chirpy, bubbling with gusto and an out and out live-wire, she hits the bulls-eye with her styling and acting chops.
7. SABA QAMAR – A newbie to B-town, Pakistani actress Saba Qamar’s acting credentials are hard to overlook. So is her cherubic semblance. In the critically and commercially acclaimed Hindi Medium, Saba essayed the role of Mita Batra and carried off the typical Delhi lingo, mannerisms and body language convincingly.
So with that, we wrap up the look-book for the day. Did we miss out on of the leading ladies who, in your view should have made it to our list?
P.S: I do not own the images in this post
Which ones out of the aforementioned ladies caught your eyes the most?
