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5 Colours & Fabrics for Winter Weddings

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5 Colours & Fabrics for Winter Weddings

Hi guys,

Continuing the bridal series, today’s topic is the fabrics and colours that are perfect for weddings in the winter season. Fabric is the most important when it comes to Indian ethnic wear; also it should be something you are comfortable with, because comfort is most important when it comes to the heavy wedding attire.

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There are different options to choose from like organza, mal, suede, silk, crepe, chiffon, georgette, etc. It is quite confusing for a bride to be honest. However, fret not, let me list down the best options for you according to the current wedding season.

1. Organza

Organza is one of the most fluid fabrics and it falls beautifully. It is perfect for the sleeves or as the top layer of your skirt/ghagra/lehenga. It looks amazing as a jacket or cape too. Zardozi work looks beautiful on the organza fabric.

2. Silk

One of the most used fabrics in Indian ethnic wear is silk. There are different types within silk like raw silk, cotton silk, etc. Raw silk looks the best when it comes to choli or the blouse. You can even wear an entire anarkali or ghagra choli of silk.

3. Crepe

Crepe works well for sarees and tunics. Crepe sarees look beautiful, even on curvy women as it gives shape and definition to the body and does not make one look bulky. Long crepe jackets are also a good option for winters.

4. Mal

Mal fabric is the softest and most comfortable for any attire. It is perfect for daytime weddings, though it is slightly on the expensive side, but, for days when you have to be out for a ceremony whole day, mal fabric outfit would be your best bet.

5. Velvet

Velvet is also a perfect fabric for winters. You can add it on the choli’s sleeves or as a thick border for your bottoms.

Coming to colours now…

1. Powder Pink/Blush Pink/Onion Pink

Pastel shades of pink are “in” this season and they look beautiful. Matched up with contrasting colours like navy blue and purple for the bottoms or borders, it makes the outfit stand out.

2. Bright shade of yellow

Oh yes! The sunshine yellow with floral print and appliqué style looks beautiful. Add gota patti border and it notches up the outfit. It is perfect for your mehendi/chooda ceremony. You can easily buy the fabric border and get it stitched as per your design.

3. Ivory/Toasted Almond

Now, ivory is not something you can wear for your functions as light shades are not really considered a good sign by some, but, you can definitely include it in your trousseau. Match it up with a bright red in a saree or anarkali and stand out, on a silk base.

4. Tangerine

Tangerine/Orange is my favourite! Bright orange paired with sunshine yellow/pink looks beautiful. You can go for a lehenga/anarkali in those shades with dull gold zardozi work on it.

5. Emerald Green

Emerald/jewel green is also “in” this season. It compliments lighter colours and makes for a nice contrast. Polki jewellery looks beautiful with an outfit that has a hint of green.

What are your favourite fabrics and colors for winter weddings?

Birthday OOTD: Lace LBD

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Birthday OOTD: Lace LBD

Hi guys,

So my birthday was on 22nd and I was in Jaipur that time, I just wanted to share my birthday outfit with you all.

I wore this lace little black dress from StalkBuyLove and paired it with everything gold. Also gold and black was appropriate for the Christmas and Party Season. I am so obsessed with this dress, I would have worn it for New Year Party for sure, sadly no plans :/

I paired it with gold tassel earrings, rose gold watch and a glitter clutch. Also stacked some gold midi rings and my trusted black and gold ankle strap sandals.

We clicked this at Nahargarh Haveli in Jaipur where we were staying for 3 days, it is an old haveli refurbished into an hotel. There are similar other hotels in Jaipur like Nani Ki Haveli, Alsisar, Virasat, etc.

Our first two days were at Zone By The Park and I would be doing a separate post about it, coz the experience was mind blowing.

Dress: StalkBuyLove
Earrings: The Trunk Label
Clutch: Gifted by Maybelline
Shoes: Shown HERE, HERE, HERE and HERE

On my Lips: Lakme Absolute Matte Lip Pout in Pink Fantasy

I am so glad hubby did not blur the pictures this time, unlike always 😀 I hope you liked the outfit, do let me know in the comments below 🙂

Mumbai Bridal Diaries: One Stop Destination for the Brides-to-Be

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Mumbai Bridal Diaries: One Stop Destination for the Brides-to-Be

Hi guys,

If you have been following my bridal series, you would have seen a lot of posts related to my wedding. I complete one year of my wedding exactly in a week 🙂

I know exactly how a bride-to-be feels and the thousands of mixed emotions she goes through. And planning her own perfect wedding is what every bride dreams of.

I myself have gone through numerous blogs and wedding magazines, taking inspirations for hair, makeup, jewellery, different kinds of ethnic wear for trousseau,etc. Every bride wants to be different coz things get repetitive easily with styles getting very common these days.

With just weeks or months left until the wedding, a bride’s heart is filled with excitement and anxiety. With the big-date getting closer, you may find her wishful and enthusiastic one moment and then getting nervous the very next second.

I would be sharing a lot of more bridal posts on fabrics to buy, how to plan your trousseau and engagement makeup, etc. So stay tuned for more on my Mumbai Bridal Diaries 🙂

ShopBop Sale on Sale is Back!

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ShopBop Sale on Sale is Back!

Hi guys,

Shopbop.com has sale on sale again, this time you get extra 25% off on all sale items, which means upto 77% off on a few items! That is one amazing deal you surely don’t want to miss. I am really happy with all the stuff I got last time, I got a super deal, see HERE

I can’t wait to find some amazing deals today too. This is a 3 Day sale begins Tuesday December 15 at 7:30AM Eastern Time (New York) i.e. at 6pm today as per IST and ON for 3 days. You have to use the coupon code ‘BONUS25’ at checkout.

New Brand Arrivals this month!

Emerson Road- Super comfortable Pajama!

Tanya Taylor

And some interesting, new collections by:

BCBGMAXAZRIA

Veronica Beard

What are you planning to buy? Let me know in the comments below. 

Tip: Hop on to the ‘Sale’ section and keep your cart ready. I always do that, coz most of the items get ‘Sold Out’ pretty soon 😀

All Shops, One Site: Shopalike.in

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All Shops, One Site: Shopalike.in

Hi guys,

I came across this new website recently, shopalike.in. It brings together items from all the websites at one place. It basically is one common platform to shop everything from all websites and check all the available items online at one place together.

They have all the websites under one roof from Amazon, Jabong to Flipkart, Snapdeal, etc. Website is divided into categories like Men, Women, Children, Shoes, Beauty, Watches, Accessories, etc.

The website is very easy to navigate and the sub-categories within every category are very helpful. For e.g. within dresses, there are sub-categories i.e. dresses divided by occasion, length, style, colors, brands, sizes, patterns, price, shops, material, etc. This makes shortlisting dresses very easy & you can shop quickly as per your requirements.

There is also a separate ‘Sale’ section where all the offers and discounts from various websites are clubbed together. I really loved browsing the website and even tried shopping and it was a breeze.

Their tagline goes ‘EVERYTHING. MILLIONS OF PRODUCTS. EASY. DON’T SEARCH, FIND! AFFORDABLE. GET THE BEST DEALS’ perfectly describes the website. They also have their own app for Windows, Android and iOS phones, so you can also browse and shop anywhere and on the go.

Absolutely recommend checking out Shopalike.in, it will definitely make your online shopping experience a breeze.

Have you checked out Shopalike.in?

OOTD: Casual Half Tuck Military Green Shirt

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OOTD: Casual Half Tuck Military Green Shirt

Hi guys,

A new OOTD post today. It was our first wedding anniversary on Sunday and we went to the Rivergate Resort in Karjat. I can’t believe it’s been one year, I have no idea where time is flying, the year was mixed actually. The first half of the first wedding year went into the accident, recovery and the repercussions. It is very, very difficult to get out of it mentally more than the physical recovery. I still fear crossing roads, still mind my every step and over cautious about everything. The accident nightmares every night don’t let you sleep.

Anyhoo, it’s gone and done now. I want to start my 2nd wedding year like it’s the first year and it’s a fresh start 🙂 We shifted to a new place and everything is new. I hope we can keep things happy happy. I was wearing this casual military green shirt half tucked that day and I shot this outfit.

I paired the shirt with my blue Forever 21 denims and my favourite nude brogues. I kept the overall look very simple and my new Michael Kors navy blue sling bag and the rose gold watch completed the look.

Shirt: StalkBuyLove
Denims: Forever21
Bag, Watch: Michael Kors
Shoes: Footin

On my lips: L’Oreal Paris Infallible Lipstick in Forever Fuchsia

I hope you liked the outfit, do let me know in the comments below 🙂

OOTD: Roses in Galaxy

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OOTD: Roses in Galaxy

Hi guys,

I am back with an OOTD, this time it’s this pretty black dress with pinkish red roses on the bottom half. It’s an old dress I had got from Done By None but never untill yet.

I created this case for Asus #Zenfone on their #Zenlooks app here http://bit.ly/1Q1ohRK, it is a galaxy inspired look with deep galaxy colors and some stars in between.

I wanted to create an outfit similar to the case inspiration and I found this dress in my wardrobe which perfectly matched the black and deep pinks and reds in the galaxy.

I kept it very basic and simple and went with a basic rose gold watch and a tan sling. I completed the look with my favourite black and gold block sandals.

I also added this floral pink tiara coz it went beautifully with the dress 🙂

Dress: DonebyNone
Watch, Bag: Michael Kors
Shoes: Shown HERE, HERE and HERE

On my lips: L’Oreal Paris Infallible Lipstick in Forever Fuchsia

Have you participated in the Asus India Zenlooks contest yet? You can win Asus Zenfone 2 or the Limited Edition case by CutiepieMarzia every week! Head here now http://bit.ly/1Q1ohRK

Wound And Bound: Watches For Every Mood

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Wound And Bound: Watches For Every Mood

If the kind of watch you wear depends upon your state of mind, then you’re not alone. And, with so many watches available everywhere it only makes sense that you have one (or, two or, three… ) that is suitable for every occasion.

Take a look at this list of watches for men from Sonata, which are tailored to suit every mood.

Get Down To Business

Want to nail that presentation and show them who’s the boss? Well, with this watch on your arm, you will definitely be the leader of the pack.

With a hint of vintage style that edges heavily towards the 80’s, this watch adds a sophisticated touch to your everyday look. The crystals on the case are perfectly balanced by the dark hue of the dial. The stainless steel body and strap of the watch ensure that it is highly durable and gives it a neutral finish. It is the perfect complement to any formal attire, enhancing rather than distracting from our outfit.

Bring home this classic watch to make a statement without being over-the-top.

Dressed To Kill

Sparkle when you head out for any formal event or a fun party. The stainless steel gold body of this watch will add a dazzling element your ensemble. Wear this watch instead of the regular bracelets when you accessorise and stand out from the crowd. The artistically designed case, studded with crystals, is sure to amp up your glamour quotient. This efficient and sleek analogue watch will ensure that you won’t lose track of time.

Making a statement will a breezy task with this watch on your wrist.

Lazy Way Out

We all have those days when getting out of bed is a Herculean task and we just don’t care about what we wear. If this sounds familiar to you, then this watch might just save you from a major faux pas.

Subtle, yet sleek this watch can be a perfect timepiece for both casual and formal wear. While the polished leather strap fits snugly around your wrist, the lustre of the analogue dial attracts interest. This watch can also be worn on carefree summer days. If you’re on a budget, strategically planning your finances will help you figure out a way out to purchase a watch you love.

Strut your stuff with this timepiece, which is perfect for a quiet day with your family or a night on the town with your friends.

Good Sport

If you believed that technologically advanced watches can’t be attractive, you couldn’t be more wrong!

Watches that are performance-heavy are an appropriate choice if you’re an adventurous soul. Their rugged appeal and durability make them the perfect companions for impromptu getaways. Get beach ready with one of these beauties. These tough but refined timepieces are also perfect for treks in the mountains and if they are water resistant or waterproof, you can wear them while indulging in water sports. These watches feature multiple add-ons like timers, stopwatches, alarms, and LED lights, which are perfect for rigorous outdoor activities.

Wrap this watch around your wrist when you want to keep time and keep moving.

Invest in a right watch today and take your pick from the exclusive collection of Sonata.

What do you think?

‘Buy More,Save More’ Sale at Shopbop

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‘Buy More,Save More’ Sale at Shopbop

Hi guys,

So there is this new sale on Shopbop.com, where you buy more and save more i.e. more the purchases, more the discount. It starts right now and ends after a week on November 30. Use code ‘GOBIG15’ at checkout for the discount, valid even on ‘Sale’ items 🙂

Trends to look out for:

Fall Picks

Go from workout to Brunch

The Right Amount of Pink for Fall

Some new brand additions on Shopbop..

Sara Battaglia

Duskii

DESA NINETEENSEVENTYTWO

Aspinal

BEX nyc

TIARE HAWAII

Kobi Halperin

SOFIA by Vix

Georgia Alice

Besides, there will be some brand exclusions from the sale, you can find them here https://www.shopbop.com/ci/3/lp/discount-promo-coupon-code.html

Happy Shopping 🙂

OOTD/Lookbook: 3 Casual Outfits

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OOTD/Lookbook: 3 Casual Outfits

Hi guys,

I had not done the 3 outfits series since a long time, see previous ones HERE, HERE and HERE

These are the outfits I wore recently for the events I attended, I have also done a lookbook video 🙂

Outfit 1:

I have seen this long maxi slit tops a lot in the past few months, I never found them in Forever 21 and there was on StalkBuyLove which was almost OOS every time. Finally I found this blue and purple ombre slit top and it is just perfect, except for the length for me if I wear it with flats. I absolutely love the fit, comfort, color, fabric, everything about this top and if you are looking for a long maxi slit top, Stalkbuylove has quite a few options now.

I paired it with this silver, chunky diamante neck piece from Happiness Boutique, it somehow just didn’t sit right on me, no idea why :/ But I love it and it looks amazing on such plain tops/tees. Happiness Boutique also offers ‘Free Shipping’ and have a ‘Customer Reward Program’

The nude sling bag with gold accents is staple throughout and the tan brogues.

Top: StalkBuyLove
Denims: Levi’s
Necklace: Happiness Boutique
Sling: Accessorize
Shoes: Footin
Watch: Daniel Wellington (I have a 15% off discount code till 15th Dec, use ‘BHUMIKA’ at checkout)

Outfit 2:

A shirt dress again, this time it’s beige, white and black color blocked shirt dress. What I like about this dress is that it can even be worn as a cape. The belt defines the waist and I paired it with the same bag and shoes, but with my Michael Kors watch. I wore this for the Woods new Collection showcase.

Dress: StalkBuyLove
Bag: Accessorize
Shoes: Footin
Watch: Michael Kors

Outfit 3:

This is my favourite, bright yellow A-line dress. I absolutely love the lower print, it is quite bright and a statement in itself. I paired it with the same nude sling and my Daniel Wellington watch. I went for strappy block heels since it is more dressy. I was going to wear it for The Body Shop gift wrapping workshop event but I had to run errands that day and this dress is slightly tighter and was not the most comfortable, so I had to change. The only problem is the fit, even though I ordered it as per the size mentioned, it is tight for me. If you plan to buy this, go for a size up.

Dress: Shein
Watch: Daniel Wellington
Bag: Accessorize
Shoes: Shown HERE, HERE and HERE

I hope you liked the looks, do let me know your favourite in the comments below 🙂