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OOTD: Pleated Skirt Love

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OOTD: Pleated Skirt Love

Hi guys,

Thank you for all the love on my previous orange dress OOTD here and on Instagram. I am back again with another OOTD from the same shoot.

OOTD: Pleated Skirt Love

I own a few midi skirts, a printed town blue one and a red and white floral one, but I didn’t have a pleated one. Pleated skirts make you look classy and elegant instantly, plus they don’t need ironing often, so are very low maintenance.

I love how romantic an outfit looks, with a pleated skirt. I got this champagne pleated skirt from Lulu & Sky. I love the mesh net at the lower half which plays a peek-a-boo. It adds something extra to the plain pleated skirt, and it was quite a steal during sale.

This black one off shoulder top is from H&M. Again something I bought on sale, when H&M started online in India, they had free shipping and 25% off on first order for the first two weeks.

This black top is very versatile and can be paired with numerous skirts/denims and is a classic piece. Only thing is it’s not cotton, so not for hot summer days.

It hugs the body well and the off shoulder sits well on me. The only issue is, since it’s body hugging, if you wear something tight like the waist band of this skirt, there will be some flab accentuated through the top. But only if you wear it with something that is tight on the waist and back, not something like a jeans or denim skirt i.e. non elastic.

I did have this issue with this pairing as obviously I do have fat and I am not a zero stomach/body fat completely fit person 😀 (yet, wish to be fitter for sure)

But other than that, I love everything about this pairing. Black and champagne work well together and you can make your pleated skirt formal with a formal black top and heels like this or casual with a tee and sneakers. It looks good both ways and I would definitely pair it with sneakers too, stay tuned to my Instagram for more outfit posts and pairings 🙂

I paired the outfit with silver glitter heels. Now these heels are not too high and are comfortable with the apt height and complimented the outfit well.

I could have added something around my neck, but I felt it would a little too much. I would have definitely added something a year or two ago, but I am past that phase now. I love small, delicate accessories/jewellery or nothing at all.

Top: H&M India
Skirt: Lulu & Sky
Heels: Claude Lorrain

On my Lips: Wet N Wild Mega Catsuit Liquid Lipstick Flame of the Game

I hope you liked the outfit, do you like pleated skirts? Let me know your thoughts.

Online Shopping for Men | Tips & Tricks

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Online Shopping for Men | Tips & Tricks

By Sanchita

The sharp growth of technology easily enables us to shop at the leisure of our homes and the comfort and convenience we experience in online shopping is beyond what is fathomed. Coupled with the discounts we receive and the amazing logistic services that deliver to our doorstep makes the experience worthwhile. However, a lot of us are still uncomfortable with the pitfalls of shopping online for clothes and therefore are not willing to take a chance. We have listed various ways to make online shopping for men easier for you and thus you can try as many styles as you want.

• SIZE – Size and fit are generally the two most important issues in online shopping. A lot of shopping websites for men provide measurement charts that should be followed. For example, you may be size XL in a brand while size L in another brand. Thus, before adding any product to your cart, go through the chart of the respective brand to avoid any error. You should not always trust model shots or look books available on the website. Treat them as guides to styling rather than fit.

• FABRIC – We are often so blinded by the colour or design and sometimes the discounted price tag that we almost forget to check the fabric. Fabric is also important for your style and comfort. Certain materials shrink and certain loosen post wash. In online shopping for men, they often overlook the fabric.

• SHOP WHAT YOU EXACTLY WANT – Although men will not put that much effort compared to women when it comes to their shopping list, but the list always helps keep in mind what you require. You have to know what you are looking for and therefore make sure you mentally make a list. There are plenty of options for a man out there to shop, and therefore it’s easy to get distracted by the options and availability of the various products.

• STICK TO THE LIST – It is extremely important to stick to the list. We are often swayed by discounts and therefore end up buying what we don’t need. A list of things that you do not require in your wardrobe will help to make the shopping experience better.

• STICK TO YOUR FAVOURITE BRAND – If you are comfortable with a particular brand, always stick to that. This will help you choose the clothes better as you are well aware of the quality of the product. This also helps you to identify the size without any issues.

• RETURN POLICY – This is perhaps one of the most important aspects of online shopping of clothes. Do not throw away the tags and always check the return policy and number of days within which you have to return. If the return policy isn’t clear to you, call up the customer care service and verify the necessary details.

• COMPARING PRICE – There are innumerable online stores for you to check and compare the prices. Always keep a watch for a good deal. Sometimes when you shop for the first time from a website, they provide you with discount coupons so if the same apparel is available elsewhere where you can get a discount, try reaching out for that.

• REVIEWS – Reviews are extremely important. Always check the reviews on the shopping website or on the particular product so that you can have a proper idea of the products you are about to purchase.

P.S.: Images from Google

ShopBop Huge End of Season Sale

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ShopBop Huge End of Season Sale

Hi guys,

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.

Free People

Also brands like Free People and Cupcakes and Cashmere which have something for everyone!

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?

ShopBop 25% off on Sale Items | Sale on Sale

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ShopBop 25% off on Sale Items | Sale on Sale

Hi guys,

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 an Additional 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.

Some brands I would recommend:

Nobody Denim

WAYF

English Factory

I love the skirts/dresses and tops from the above two brands. Check out the sale and let me know what you pick 🙂

ShopBop Buy More Save More Sale Feb 2018

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ShopBop Buy More Save More Sale Feb 2018

Hi guys,

ShopBop Buy 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.

Let me know what you plan to get 🙂

ShopBop’s Luxe Sale: First Sale of 2018

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ShopBop’s Luxe Sale: First Sale of 2018

Hi guys,

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 😀

Also recommend checking more Blank Denim clothing

There are some new brands added on ShopBop which look pretty good.

Maison Mayle has classic pieces with interesting silhouettes.

Ewa Horgez has feminine pleats and silhouettes with floral summer prints.

Paskel has laser cut work skirts and dresses with asymmetrical hemlines and tie ups.

So what’s your favourite brand on ShopBop? Are you planning to get anything this sale? Let me know in the comments below.

ShopBop Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale 2017

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ShopBop Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale 2017

Hi guys,

ShopBop has an amazing Black Friday sale as usual. It starts on 21st Nov 7AM EST i.e. 5.30PM here and it ends on Nov 26th.

They have upto 70% off on sale items and upto 30% off on brand new items. 1000’s of items added in sale with mark downs.

All you have to do is use the code ‘MORE17‘ during checkout.

Brands/things I would recommend..

Levi’s and J Brand Denims

Boots/Flats from Stuart Weitzman

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.

So what are you getting this sale season?

ShopBop Event of the Season Sale 17

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ShopBop Event of the Season Sale 17

Hi guys,

So ShopBop is back with another amazing sale! Starting today 26th Sept 7AM New York Time till 29th Sept 11:59 PT.

You get 20% off on all orders below $500 and 25% off on all orders above $500. And it includes both full price and sale items.

You only have to use the code ‘EOTS17‘ during checkout.

Brands I highly recommend checking out are

P.S.: There are some brand exclusions from the sale though. (Michael Kors, Kate Spade, Ray-Ban are excluded)

Docolor Fantasy Makeup Brush Set/Contouring Brush Review

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Docolor Fantasy Makeup Brush Set/Contouring Brush Review

Hi guys,

If you follow me on Snapchat and Insta stories, I had shared these brushes with you guys and many of you asked me to review them. 

I am using these since about 2 weeks now, especially the face brushes. Docolor is a Hong Kong based makeup brushes brand, they have so many different varieties of makeup brushes, from sets to individuals and also a lot of accessories like brush holders, lash combs, instant brush cleaner, etc.

I have the 16 pcs Fantasy Makeup Brush Set and the Kabuki/Contouring Brush. They have synthetic hair and the body is plastic. 

Docolor Fantasy Set: Inspired by rainbow’s colorful,among a sea of basic, black, utilitarian beauty tools,they are just as magical-looking,totally special as one might imagine.

Features: The handles are a beautiful glistening rainbow, the bristles are pastel pink hued, the overall effect is totally dreamy as you might imagine, this brush is created for all genders! Because makeup has no gender.

Vegan Brushes: Bristles are made of synthetic fiber, a super-soft fiber that feels luxurious against the skin, and no shedding that avoid embarrassing moments.

What’s In The Box? Brushes for applying the magical powder, foundation, concealer, eyebrow, highlighter, eye shadow, blending brushes — all housed in a beautiful rainbow box.

This set contains:

01 Powder Brush

02 Angled Blush Brush

03 Highlight Brush

04 Contour Brush

05 Flat Kabuki Brush

06 Smokey Brush

07 Blending Eye Shadow Brush

08 Angled Eye Shadow Brush

09 Concealer Brush

10 Flat Definer Brush

11 Eye Shadow Brush

12 Eye Shadow Brush

13 Angled Eye Liner Brush

14 Lip Liner Brush

15 Lip Brush

16 Spoolie Brush

Price: $23.18 (Buy HERE)

First of all, just look at the packaging. They are the most beautiful brushes I have ever seen. The ombre of white and pink bristles and gold/blue/green/pink/purple on the handles with the glitter texture looks amazing. These are aptly named ‘Rainbow’ brushes.

The bristles are super soft and fluffy, quite soft for synthetic hair, the powder brush is my absolute favourite. It’s one of the softest powder brush I have used. They haven’t shed hair at all yet. I love the build of it too, they are quite sturdy and tight.

All the face brushes come with brush guards, so that they can be kept tightly in the guards and don’t lose shape.

Synthetic brushes are great for cream products and for packing colour. The eye shadow blending brush is ok, it’s not pointy enough in shape. But you can always make do with blending brushes, the more the merrier.

One thing I would like to add is, they do not pick up a lot of product, hence need building up. Which is good for bronzers/blushes as you won’t end up with too much at a time. But if you need something that is quicker, then you might not like these.

Coming to the contouring brush,

Claims: This Single Flat Contour Trimming Brush is inspired by rainbow’s colorful, among a sea of basic, black, utilitarian beauty tools, It’s just as magical-looking, totally special as one might imagine. It is small and flat, the angular design of this brush makes it ideal for controlled application of powder and color. Excellent for blending, contouring and highlighting the complexion, allow you to achieve professional makeup application every time.It is designed to create targeted contouring and strong, sculpted cheeks. If you want to make your face look slimmer and gives you a super chiseled appearance, then this is the brush for you.

Price: $8.99 (Buy HERE)

Now this has the exact same design as this is also from the Fantasy collection. Again a sturdy body and well packed bristles. It’s a flat rectangle shaped brush and is perfect for cream contouring. It works for powder contouring too, but best for blending creams. Even though it claims to work for highlighting too, the shape is not very suitable for highlighting.

Overall, I would say these are pretty affordable and stunning in terms of design. Pretty sturdy and I do recommend them for the price.

Have you tried Docolor brushes yet? They even have a unicorn collection 😀

OOTD: Off Shoulder Purple Lace Dress

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OOTD: Off Shoulder Purple Lace Dress

Hi guys,

I have been meaning to do this post since a while and each time it gets delayed due to something. Finally sat down to post this.

I love colours, I am sure you know already. Purple, Pink, Orange, Yellow, all bright coloured dresses/tops are my favourites! I get instantly attracted to sunshine yellow, bright orange, deep purple and many a times in online shopping, the end product doesn’t turn out to be as bright as you expected it to be and saw on screen.

I saw this deep purple lace dress and loved it. I ordered it and was hoping for it be shown. Thankfully it was 🙂

I paired it with a gold layered choker neck piece and nude Steve Madden pumps. Since the outfit is bright, I kept rest of the things neutral. I am majorly into tan/nude/black when it comes to shoes and bags because I know I go for bright outfits mostly and the balance is always maintained.

I also wore the nerdy geek aviators that are quite IN and everywhere these days. I just wanted to give it a try and loved them on me. I usually don’t like sunglasses on my face, hence you don’t see me wearing them often even though I have quite a few.

The highlight of this look along with the dress is the new LakmexMasaba Lip Pout in Role-A-Cola, the purple lips went perfectly with the dress.

I hope you liked the look, do let me know your thoughts in the comments below.

Dress: https://goo.gl/cbX3a3
Glasses: https://goo.gl/R2Nf34
Heels: Steve Madden
On lips: Lakme Role-A-Cola
Shot by: Rhythmic Focus
Location: Mumbai Vibe