Do-It-Yourself : Two For An Experiment

                                                                             

                                                                                

                                                                                 

                                                                      

                                                                          

                                                                        

                                                                              

I have always believed that if you are looking for fashion inspiration or any item that keeps you in sync with whats in trend, your haven is your own closet (or your mom's). While I was in progress of a closet shift and re-shift, thanks to the erratic weather up north, not only did I realize that soon the fashion world would be greeting bye to OXBLOOD (Yes in capitals), but I also saw 'something' hanging in there which had always been there and I had simply been oblivion to it. The 'something' in question was an oxblood lace salwar kameez, which hadn't really seen the light of the day in long. A little but bright in.my.head bulb just lit that very minute. Step 2 - Heading to the local tailor (How I crave to use the term darzi), getting the side slits sewed and length altered and here you have it - this oxblood lace dress! Isn't this one a quick D.I.Y and an interesting revamp/reform/recycle for your wardrobe? What do you think?

In addition to the trends I have (yes its winters still) been loving this Fall/Winter, I also adore how oxblood and wine stand together. The whole there and not there (contrast) vibe of these two colours helps you play with the textures. That's the reason why I chose to keep this look going in a one-tone palette. Also, for some one who loves her contrasts this was something new and experimental. Perhaps two for this post! Yes, tell me about it...

Wearing - 

Dress - D.I.Y

Coat - Van Heusen

Cardigan (in my hand) - Gifted

Pumps - ALDO

Neck-piece - Gifted

Belt - Promod

                                                                               

If you happen to try this D.I.Y do not forget to share it with me! You can mail me at trimmingsandlace@yahoo.in or even better tag me on Instagram - @trimmingsandlace! Also, have you picked up The TrimmingsAndLace - Limited Edition yet?? (Details)

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Love

Agam

Colour Me Love

                                                                         

                                                                              

                                                                             

                                                                       

                                                                              

Wishing you all a very beautiful and glorious day of love - February 14th, 2013.

Being a management graduate, my instincts have always drawn me towards two vital principals. 1) Optimal utilization of resources and 2) Identifying and choosing the best alternative. Heavy as it may sound, but I was able to incorporate these guidelines into my fashion sensibilities and hence in my TrimmingsAndLace journey too. If you have been following my blog or been a casual reader you might as well have come across certain outfit pieces labelled as TrimmingsAndLace. They were self-designed pieces and custom tailored to suit my requirements. And ofcourse, an outcome of the above two principals. As time passed I started getting inquiries for these pieces, I started designing custom pieces, styling them for some readers and finally putting them all together into - The TrimmingsAndLace Collection (here). If you have joined me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram you already know, don't you??

The idea behind the entire collection is not to retail a trend or something which you can't pick from the store of your choice. The ideology simply is that if you like what I wear, you can have it too...which would be exclusive and custom made only for you. Through this endeavour, I am intending to provide you with a no-fuss shopping indulgence and to establish a special connect which I can share with you for the times to come. Following is a little draft on how I am operating.

                                                                           

Recently, I added a few pieces in the collection to celebrate this month of love. And what better day to share an outfit featuring the same than today. The only brief I had in my mind was something yellow, spring yellow, sulfur yellow...anything yellow. I thought of bringing in this cheer and added elements of love, mush and romance with some floral applique work. Though this look of mine is quite understated, (in all honestly, some severe flu action has taken over me and has rendered me immobile to say the least) I can't wait to pair this jacket with summer white maxis, lace dresses and basic denims. Did I tell you I shall accessorize it with an over-dose of sequins or perhaps floral headbands. Too much for one post? Management principal 3) Reader attention is short!

Wearing - 

Jacket - TrimmingsAndLace (Shop)

T-Shirt - Mango

Leggings - Marks & Spencer

Sandals - Marie Claire (here)

Bag - Gifted

Bracelet - Gifted

Rings - Thrifted

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Love

Agam

                                      

Sunkissed : Fig and Navy

                                                                                 

                                                                                       

                                                                               

                                                                                   

                                                                                       

The deal with me is that when I go shopping the halo of picking a particular trend or a particular colour floats very bleakly on me. I know this can label me a little unprofessional or careless considering what I do, but more often than not this judgement leaves me happily surprised. That is because I get to savoir a "I picked what's in trend" moment. Case in point these fig jeggings. I went shopping to pick up the much popular and rather common red or hot pink pair. Absence of my size and presence of I.have.to.get.one.today attitude, stumbled me upon this pair. I wasn't happy with my purchase until I skimmed a few fashion magazines to realize that this lush blend of salmon, pastel rose and rich pink was one of 'the colours' for spring. And before you know it...the happy halo was back and bright!! Next on agenda, a semi-professional meeting and an I.have.to.wear.these.today.come.what.may attitude. Hence, a navy teaming and the structured blazer. A subtle stack-up and a floral scarf helped me sober the heaviness the blazer brought to the look. And off I was...

So, what are your views on the look? Also, how do you turn up the chic element of your professional wear??

Wearing - 

Jeggings - Local Store

Crème Top - Gifted

Navy Cardigan - Tommy Hilfiger (here)

Blazer - TrimmingsAndLace (here)
Shop - Here

Scarf - Local Store (here)

Ballerinas - H&M (here)

Bag - Nine West

Accessories - Aldo, Claire's, Gifted, Thrifted

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Love

Agam

TrimmingsAndLace for Miss Chase

                                                                                  

Fashion lovers and fashion followers undoubtedly want to be a proud owner of a runway piece. After all, who wouldn't want to wake up seeing a Chanel or a Stella McCartney, a Dior or a Jean Paul Gaultier embracing his/her wardrobe space with aplomb. But fret not, because Miss Chase is bringing chic European fashion right at your doorstep. Its time we bid adieu to the age old dilemma of "I have nothing to wear" because Miss Chase is working with brilliant in-house designers and international design consultants based in the global fashion hubs, to bring the best for you and at a steal price. Being an online retail portal, Miss Chase says bye-bye to the traditional retail markups hence providing the pieces at a disruptively low price.

So, whether you are a college going fashionista or a professional seeking to turn heads at your workplace with more than just your work, Miss Chase is combining the creative, the technical and the strategic to bring you the best of the fashion world. 

What does this mean for you? Well, all the TrimmingsAndLace readers have been cordially invited by Miss Chase for their pre-launch. And that means...collection previews and shopping discount vouchers :D The readers can simply hop onto the Miss Chase website and access the collection using this exclusive pre-launch code - MC9421. Further, fill up your shopping carts and grab an exclusive TrimmingsAndLace reader discount of 10%. (See voucher below)

What's more? Its the SECRET SHOP! Miss Chase has this unique Secret Shop on the website. This is a restricted section of the website which opens up to a customer once they have successfully referred five friends to Miss Chase. Secret Shop has an exclusive variety of products and offers, not available for purchase on the main website.

 

Its time readers - Don't Blend in, Stand Out!

Don't forget to visit Miss Chase on Facebook - here.

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Love

Agam

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Winter Contrary : Sequins and Powder Pink

                                                                                   

                                                                             

                                                                              

                                                                              

                                                                              

                                                                             

Considering the climatic conditions in which I pen this outfit post, it indeed is contradictory. As of today or the past fifteen days, I haven't enjoyed the privilege of wearing just one layer or even baring my legs! However, what is not conflicting and can be agreed upon is the fact that fashion lasts forever. Trends come and go, but trends that choose to stay, become a chapter to be swallowed in the ever expanding fashion Bible. Case in point - Sequins and bling! I wouldn't call sequins and bling a 'trend' anymore. They are fashion, bookmarked to last forever. Be that spring/summer or fall/winter there are always reasons and ways enough to adorn bling. What can vary per say is how you choose to wear it. Traditionally, fall/winter calls for deeper shades. But with this particular look I decided to attempt monotones. The good part about monotones is that you get to play with textures by way of your accessories. To experiment that, I picked up every accessory matching the gold skirt and the powder pink cardigan (let's call it blush pink please!). On a separate note, blush pink is fast climbing my color crush list. Stay tuned to see more of it this summer. For the while, do you remember this blush pink look?

Wearing - 

Skirt - ASOS

Cardigan - United Colors of Benetton

Peep-toes - Vero Moda (here and here)

Neckpiece - H&M

Watch and Bracelet - Mom's

Clutch - Clinique 

On my nails : Loreal Paris Color Riche - Purple Disturbia (here)

On another MAJOR note, the first collection of TrimmingsAndLace designs is now available for sale. You can view the collection here and place an order by writing to me at trimmingsandlace@yahoo.in

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Love

Agam

TrimmingsAndLace : Trends To Love

I have been loving Instagram off late. I love capturing little instances and events from my everyday life and maintaining them in a virtual diary cum album cum scrapbook. It not only lets you lovely readers know me more but also is a great way to record my journey through.

Here's are some excerpts from my Instagram posts on the trends, fabrics, textures, prints, palettes and color combinations I am currently in also love with.

You can join me on Instagram - @trimmingsandlace. Lets spread some love together :)

 BROCADE

 Shirt Mom's | Earrings Claire's

LACE + MILITARY

 Dress Gifted | Jacket Forever 21 | Sandals Local Store

 ORANGE + OXBLOOD

 Sweater - Monte Carlo | Pants - Wrangler | Ballerina's Local Store

NAUTICAL STRIPES + HOT PINK

 T-Shirt - Bossini | Blazer H&M | Cuff Gifted

 LEOPARD PRINT + PINK

 Wrap Forever 21 | Muffler, Ring Gifted

 YELLOW + GOLD

 Blouse Thrifted | Neckpiece Claire's | Ring Thrifted

 STUDS 'n' STACK-UP

 T-Shirt Mango | On My Wrist Assorted

 DENIM on DENIM

 Jeans and Jacket Levis

 WINE + NEON

 Top ZARA | Cardigan Gifted | Rings Assorted

 TARTAN and PEARLS

 Shirt TrimmingsAndLace | Pearls Mom's, Bracelet worn as neck-piece

 SEQUINS

 Blouse Gifted

 RED + PURPLE

 Coat Forever 21 | Blouse gifted | Muffler Marks & Spencer | Bag Gifted | Pumps Aldo

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Love

Agam

HAPPY 2013!

Abundant happiness, cheer and smile. Success, prosperity and lots of style. May 2013 usher in higher spirits to achieve what you aspire for. Thank you to each one of you for your constant love and support. I hope our TrimmingsAndLace journey together will be a memorable one!

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Love

Agam