I got a few more things from FemmeLuxe, do you remember my previous haul? See HERE
The collection is very trendy and apt for curvy girls.
About the collection: From head-turning evening and going out dresses to cute n’ chilled casual day dresses, shop every style from slinky and bodycon, to crepe and bandage. Going out, Everyday Slay, Special Occasion, Date Night, Just Chillin…they have dresses for everything
They also have shoes and accessories like belts, bags, corsets, hair accessories and even some beauty items.
There is a separate trend section where they cover collections as per current trends like ruched, corsets, slogans, snake print, student style, etc.
I picked these 4 things..
1. Peach Frill Sleeve Jumpsuit
I love the colour of this jumpsuit, peach is very fresh and summery. The frill sleeves are also pretty. It doesn’t fit me well and is slightly tight though, especially at the crotch area. I will have to check if it has seams inside.
2. Black Button Up Belted Blazer Dress
This dress is so hot! I love how it curves the body, I wish it was a little longer though. Blazer dresses always look smart and this one is just perfect.
3. Blue Satin Button Up Tie Front Shirt
Satin shirts are a classic, this is my favourite piece because it is so versatile and can be paired with a lot of things from pants, jeans, skirts. I love the bright blue colour, it instantly adds a pop.
4. Button down Denim Dress
This is the cutest denim dress, I wore it with a white crop top inside, again can be paired with a lot of things. Casual cute chic is how I would describe it. Also can wear white sneakers for a more sporty vibe or heels and a fancy top for something more glam.
My favourites are the denim dress and satin shirt. I loved the peach jumpsuit and black blazer dress as well but the size and fit are an issue for me.
They cover all sizes till 12 and some till 14. The quality is pretty good for the price and I will definitely be buying more from Femme Luxe. And I do recommend it.
Accentuate Your Looks with These Stunning Pieces of Jewellery
Jewellery has a special place in the heart of every woman. Whether it’s for a beautiful wedding look or for adding life to an everyday outfit, the right accessory can be a game-changer. It automatically enhances the overall look of any outfit you’re wearing. There are some classic jewellery pieces that every woman should own.
Yet settling on the right piece is no less than a herculean task with so many jewellery variations and design options. Explore and find the pieces you most relate to among an endless selection of women’s jewellery online to pick the best ones and make dressing up more fun. Start with these to get into the vintage yet a contemporary world of
jewellery:
Coast a Spell
Indus Coast Earrings
Celebrate the beautiful mix of traditional finery and modern with this cowrie charm. Known to be the symbol of opulence, this pair of earrings mingles with moonstones to bring success into your life. Steal the spotlight when you pair these contemporary earrings with a striking ethnic outfit. The unique shape of every stone makes these
Indus coast earrings as one of its kind! Style Tip- Pair it with a dusty pink short tunic and sharara pants to look like a diva!
‘Bee’ing Classy
Bee Cufflinks (Set of 2)- Antique Brass
Who said cufflinks are just for men? In today’s contemporary world, women are rocking cufflinks effortlessly. Splurge on hand-picked whimsical cufflinks in exquisite stones and metals, much like the rest of your jewellery collection. Get yourself these irresistible cufflinks shaped like bees that will instantly add an urban allure your look. Style these with a casual shirt to add some drama. For an eccentric touch, you can add the cufflinks to your shirt collar. Other than that you can also gift them to your better half for “Bee”ing classy as ever!
Be an Enchantress
Lemon Slice Charm
If you’re the kind who believes in basking in the glory of your individuality, then you’d want a jewellery piece that is just as distinct as you are. This lemon slice charm is a unique piece that you’ll take pride in. Cast in brass and plated in gold, this can be slipped in a simple chain or a hoop, as both a single piece or in multiple looks. Sporting this unique piece will give expression to your quirky self. Let it set you up for raving compliments.
A Dash of Spice
All Spice Necklace
For a picture-perfect combination of sugar and spice that you are, this unique piece of jewellery is going to be a befitting accessory. With all your favourite Indian spice ingredients combined, this will lend a remarkable touch of elegance to your outfit. Cast in brass and plated in gold, this piece too is unique in style and will help you stand out.
Each charm in the link chain might vary in texture but their size and shape remain same making this an exquisite jewellery piece.
Make heads turn at the next wedding or any occasion by wearing these amazing pieces. While shopping, you can look at the amazing women’s jewellery online from premium lifestyle brands like Nicobar that offer enchanting and captivating pieces. These exquisite jewellery pieces are unique and a must-have in your collection. So, whenever you need some enchanting pieces to reform your look, you know where to shop. So, go on and jazz up your look!
Indian designers have been experimenting to make clothes fuss-free and comfortable and that was one of the highlights of the showing of 2019 spring/summer collection. Many designers showcased clothes where surface texturing was used which add a different look and feel to clothes. There was also a focus on colors as per seasons, fabrics, cuts and embellishments on everyday wear.
Design Trends
If you are bored with the same printed and embroidery trends that have been around, novel design changes are being introduced and they would soon percolate down from the couture to the mass-produced and casual styles. As was evident from what was shown on the ramp, tone on tone shades, and florals on dresses and with high slits as well as drapes that flatter are what would make dresses and clothing different in coming months.
There is a focus on functionality that was evident in what the models were wearing as well. Even though the styles they carried were glamorous and edgy, there is a stress on comfort and being free without too many embellishments or stiff fabrics that weigh down styles.
The Indian fashion scene has also been drawing inspiration from art and museums. This was evident in what was showcased for autumn and winter collections 2019. Inspiring artworks of Dutch artists can be seen reflected on dresses and other clothing forms. Indeed, with the advancement of fabric printing technology, it is akin to magnifying any piece of art and wearing it with all minute details and color impressions intact.
There is a renewed focus on surface texturing along with graphic prints and geometric patterns. These are being made signatures by different designers to separate their works. For instance, many designers are using origami, florals, and geometric patterns besides organza, silk velvets, and taffeta. Many are using design technologies of other cultures. Evident are new patterns such as the Japanese sashiko where hand-cut materials are used along with cutwork layering technique, origami images in three dimensional forms and so forth.
Since casual wear dominates the scene for all seasons, we would be seeing unique combinations such as blazers paired with shorts, puff shoulders in tees, bucket hats as the weather gets colder along with experimental styles like boiler suits and neo gothic styles and patterns.
Colors in Trend
Corals are the new favorites and have been the focus of summer 2019. With the oncoming of winter and autumn trends, there would be a focus on heavier fabrics such as organza and velvet. These fabrics also bring in scope for embroidery. Quilting work is being seen in print but could take on embroidered forms as well in clothing. Lattice technique, ribbon work, embellished meshes as well as leather flowers are new trends being done on clothing to add unique features to everyday wear.
Challenges for Indian Designers
The online world has changed things in many ways for the Indian fashion industry, as it has for entertainment. Just as Indians would log in to play Leo Vegas India jackpot, many international casino portals are making gambling legal and safe for the Indians. There are several portals where Indians can gamble in their own currency. The same works for the fashion industry. Indian designers are competing on a global forum and their designs need to keep up with global trends. At the same time, originality is what makes a region’s fashion unique. Hence, many fashion designers seek out inspirations from across the globe and blend it in ethnic styles of clothing for Indians. However, the need for everyday, casual styles still dominate and that is where designers need to bring in originality in affordable ways.
I recently came across this website Femme Luxe and loved their collection, especially the prices. It’s a UK based women’s clothing store. They have a wide variety in athleisurewear, co-ords and solid coloured dresses and jumpsuits.
The collection is very trendy and apt for curvy girls.
About the collection: From head-turning evening and going out dresses to cute n’ chilled casual day dresses, shop every style from slinky and bodycon, to crepe and bandage. Going out, Everyday Slay, Special Occasion, Date Night, Just Chillin…they have dresses for everything
They also have shoes and accessories like belts, bags, corsets, hair accessories and even some beauty items.
There is a separate trend section where they cover collections as per current trends like ruched, corsets, slogans, snake print, student style, etc.
I picked 4 things..
1. Black one shoulder Jumpsuit
I love how this jumpsuit hugs the body and is super flattering, the flare makes one look taller. And the belt accentuates the waist. I paired everything with gold hoops and clear heels.
2. Red Bodycon Dress
Their dresses section is pretty vast and has a lot of variety in terms of colours, silhouttes, designs, styles, etc. Again love the fact that it hugs the body beautifully. The fabric is thick enough and not sheer/see through. It is quite comfortable and looks and feels good.
3. Camel Lounge Wear Sets
They have quite a range of colours in lounge wear sets. I picked this camel one. It’s not meant for summers obviously, but it’s great for travel and those airport looks 😀 It’s a perfect travel set and very comfortable again.
4. Khakhi Sweater Jumper
This khakhi cropped sweater jumper goes so well with basic black leggings, again for cold places. You can even wear a thermal inside and it will act as a double layer. Very athleisure for sure.
I loved the black jumpsuit and red bodycon dress, they are great for night time/evening out. And both the lounge wear set and jumper sweater will work for travel/everyday wear in colder climates.
They cover all sizes till 12 and everything fits pretty well. The quality is pretty good for the price and I will definitely be buying more from Femme Luxe. And I do recommend it.
Kalki Fashion unveiled its SS’19 Collection, ‘ZINNIA’ – The Modern Romanticism at the Bombay Times Fashion Week last month.
Zinnia flowers are the colorful annuals that have a rich history to match their rich colors. Hence, taking inspiration from the flower’s originality, the collection showcases an array of multi-colors and hues. It is filled with modern and eclectic silhouettes in a vivid colour palette.
Zinnia Collection is perfect for summer weddings with painterly hues of summer fog blues, mighty mauves, the lime greens, the spicy mustards, the fuchsia pinks and the fiery reds putting in inventive spin to your wedding closet staples from floor-sweeping jacket styles to voluminous shararas, from the quirkiest bridal lehengas to monotone red veil lehengas.
This collection features beautiful gowns, lehengas, palazzo suits, crop tops and shararas in interesting silhouettes, frills, layers with ornate embroidery, feathers, stones, etc.
Each garment is carefully hand crafted to create the perfect outfits for your mehendi soirees, a perfect garden party, a dreamy destination theme, or a traditional summer wedding. The embroideries talk diamond shapes layered upon rich silks, flowers quilted with stripes on opulent organza, bordered with miniature geometric conception with studs and summer sequins. The playfully proportioned silhouettes are enhanced in unconventional elements with strip embroideries, thread ties, featherweight crystal embellishments and 3D flower burst.
The Zinnia collection is distinctly dainty and eccentric, celebrating the creative needs and expressions of the woman who wears it.
Some of my favourite pieces from the Zinnia Collection..
1. Malaika Arora’s red gown
Malaika Arora was the showstopper for the collection and wore this beautiful, ruby red gown accentuated with feathers and detailed embroidery.
2. French Pink Multi Embroidered Kameez with Long Flared Sharara
I love everything about this sharara, the colour, silhouette, embroidery. It’s perfect for a day wedding function.
3. Citrus Green Double Layer Palazzo with Strapless Bustier and Long Embroidered Net Cape
This green hand embroidered strapless bustier embellished with multi color resham, cut dana, sequins and zari work is paired with a double layered georgette palazzo and tassels at the edges. It is teamed with a matching long embroidered net cape with back trail. This outfit is absolutely perfect for a mehendi function.
I love the colours, silhouettes and all the designs from Kalki Fashion’s Zinnia Collection, which is your favourite? Let me know in the comments below.
My Sharjah Experience: Al Noor Island, Rain Room, Mleiha, Sharjah Light Festival
Hey guys,
If you follow me on Instagram, you know I was in Sharjah in February for 5 days for the 9th Annual Sharjah Light Festival.
We covered so many places in 5 days and also 3 evenings were dedicated to the Sharjah Light Festival where different city landmarks were lit up with the light shows created by an array of international artists. And the Grand Finale was amazing, the fireworks were spectacular.
Sharjah is UAE’s cultural capital and rightly so with some of the best museums and art galleries in the country.
Let me start with my day by day experience..
Day 1:
We checked in to the Sharjah Sheraton Beach Resort, and after resting for a while and catching a bit of sleep, we headed to Mleiha. First we were given a guided tour of the Mleiha Archaelogical Centre and Indoor Museum. We learned some interesting facts about how people formed a society, how migrants from Africa came to Gulf through Mleiha and saw some preserved tools and weapons used by people in those days.
We then did buggy bashing and dune bashing which was a lot of fun, and stopped for a few pictures in the middle. Finally we headed to the last destination for the day, Mleiha Overnight Camps where we had barbeque dinner, did some star gazing (saw a piece of meteorite as old as the Earth!) and slept in tents. I have never done camping, that too in a desert, so it was kind of an interesting experience and I did enjoy it.
Day 2:
We had breakfast at the Mleiha camps and saw the most beautiful sunrise at 5.52 am. I have not seen many sunrises in my life as I am not a morning person, and this was the most beautiful sunrise I have ever seen!
Later we came back to the hotel and after freshening up, we left for Rain Room. Rain Room was one of my favourite experiences in Sharjah. You walk through continuous downpour of rain, without getting wet! Yes! How you ask? There are sensors which detect your presence and the water stops pouring in that area. But you have to walk slow and alone, keeping distance from others, for the sensors to work.
Post the amazing Rain Room experience, we went to Souq Al Arsah in the Heart of Sharjah where we met Fatima and her colleague. They served us Gahwa (Arabic Coffee) which is their welcome drink and dates. Gahwa doesn’t have sugar and hence they drink it with a date, so it balances the bitterness from the coffee. They also explained and taught a bit about the culture and hospitality, how a glass is shaken if you don’t need more gahwa and how they eat dates in odd numbers always (it is said to balance the insulin in the body). We then headed to the Sharjah Heritage Museum which was also a part of Heart of Sharjah.
For lunch, we went to Al Bait which is Sharjah’s first luxury resort and is a part of the Leading Hotels of the World. Al Bait is a part of Emirati Conservation Project and the entire resort is made up of heritage buildings that are more than a century old. The lunch there was amazing and the entire experience was pure luxury.
By evening we came to Al Noor Island which had the most beautiful view and again one of my favourite experiences in Sharjah because it had butterfly house 😀 We played with the butterflies and clicked some pictures with them.
Then we headed to our first day of Sharjah Light Festival. We covered American University of Sharjah, Sharjah Police Academy & University City Hall. We had dinner at Sutis at Al Majaz Waterfront and it was one of the best Lebanese in Sharjah.
Day 3:
We left for lunch at the Shooting Club and also tried our hands at archery there. Shooting was the original plan but there was some technical issue, hence we tried archery.
Later we went to Kalba Birds of Prey center and Al Hefaiyah Mountain Conservation Center where we saw some rare and interesting species of birds, reptiles and animals.
In the evening, we reached our Sharjah Light Festival locations Khorfakkan Municipality, Municipal Council and Town Planning Department.
We had dinner at Fatima’s house, her house was stunning and every corner was so pretty. We even tried some traditional outfits and jewellery.
Day 4:
On Day 4, we went to the Sharjah Islamic Museum and the Sharjah Aquarium. We had lunch at Jones The Grocer which was my favourite meal in Sharjah! Everything we ordered was so fresh and full of flavours, and the desserts were mind blowing.
Then we went to Al Jubail Market and bought some Medjool dates. It was a like an air conditioned vegetable market, and had everything you would need. The variety of dates here is amazing, and the prices are really good plus the quality. I highly recommend shopping for dates in Sharjah, I regret not getting more.
We also went to Irani market and bought some Oud perfumes. This was the final day of the Sharjah Light Festival and we went to Al Qasba and Al Noor Mosque. Then we headed for the Closing Ceremony and Gala Dinner at the Al Majaz Waterfront. The lights, music, laser shows, fire crackers, it was a beautiful closing ceremony!
Day 5:
Day 5 was our last day in Sharjah. We went to Kingfisher Lodge for lunch, it’s a beautiful property and the chef was Indian, so we finally had Indian food on our last day and it was pretty good. We were supposed to do Kayaking but it was raining that day, hence we couldn’t. But we did tour the property and the luxury lodges were beautiful, definitely wish to stay there once.
We went to Sahara Shopping Centre for some shopping and then finally headed to the airport.
It was quite a different and unique experience, and I loved being a part of it. A big thank you to Visit Sharjah for having me, it was quite a memorable trip.
I am glad I could capture it all for you guys through this vlog. The total footage was of 80-82 mins, and I have cut it short to 40 mins. I know it’s a long vlog, but I wanted to show everything and I didn’t want to make two parts of it and cut the flow. Also all my Instagram stories from the trip are under the ‘Sharjah’ highlights.
I hope you enjoy this blog and the vlog, do let me know your favourite part in the comments down below or any questions/doubts related to Sharjah.
