TrimmingsAndLace For Klip.in : App Review

The story of every fashion lover has this chapter. The one which started with clipping cuttings of fashion magazines and celebrity features in newspapers into folders and files, moved on to an array of folders on the desktop and perhaps progressed with book-marking and categorizing them for "long term reference". The fashion world today is a livewire. Fashion is evolving by the minute and your have hordes of options rising from the streets, high street brands and the social media itself, making themselves available to you at a click. The fashion lover too has grown and is constantly on the move. Bridging this vital gap and making 'fashion' available in real time is Klip.in with their newly launched Klip mobile app. I was lucky to be among the #FirstCircle of few chosen bloggers to test and experience this app prior its official launch.

I am someone who just like my shopping trips, likes my tech-usage to be easy, fuss-free and user-friendly. And this app, checks all boxes in that regard. The user is welcomed by an easy sign-in process. If you are an existing user at Klip.in you just need to fill in your details, otherwise you can choose to sign-in with your existing social profiles. Alternatively, you can create a fresh account which takes less than a minute, on the clock! Being a huge lover of minimalism, the other feature that instantly drew me to the app was its basic and clean interface. As you sign-in, you are taken to pick your category of choice – Men, Women, Home, Lifestyle – for you to explore and discover styles and trends under each. You can further narrow your choices and preferences based on the sub-sections provided under each category. Your picks and preferences will accordingly be reflected in your home feed, which by far is my favourite section in the app. Move away clicks and scrolling, you can access your home feed in easy and fun swipes which again makes the app very convenient and perfect to access whether you are catching up with your girls over coffee or are on the go in a cab. If this wasn’t enough, with the Klip mobile app you get an access to the current collections of over a hundred brands (Flipkart, Myntra, Jabong, Forever New, Koovs…to name a few), get a feeler of the latest trends, compare styles and prices before you make your final pick. And with all this, the cherry on the top is your personal profile. You can ‘klip’ your favourite pieces to your profile and keep them as reference or visit them later when you need to make your shopping decisions.  

So, isn’t this a complete shopping experience taking a detour and coming to you how you would like it best. Don’t believe me? Here’s how you will – Download Klip.

And once you do, don’t forget to join me at Klip – TrimmingsAndLace. See you there! 

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Lifestyle #InstaLife - The Yellow Life

                                                                   

                                                                 

                                                                        

                                                                

                                                                

                                                    

                                                                  

                             

                                                              

Spring marks an enthralling transformation in the life of the living beings and in the many processes of life. The gloomy days of the winters begin to fade in memories, the frozen earth sprungs new buds in anticipation of growth and brightness and the senses of sight, sound and smell rejoice in absolute harmony. As the living beings delight in resurrection, quickened sensibilities and youthfulness, the fashion world opens new reins to colours and prints. Like fashion and style trends, the glamour of spring remains unchanged. But it seems to have found a lasting companion in colours, textures, prints, cuts and Instagram. In March, I associated with Lifestyle International to showcase their Spring/Summer'15 collection which celebrates the energy, zeal, passion and immense talent hosted by individuals across varied fields and how dynamic is their #InstaLife. True to idea, the Spring/Summer collection at Lifestyle is an amazing conglomerate of trends and fashion moments. From florals to stripes, from fringes to laces, from yellows to summer whites, from military to denim, from crop tops to culottes, the list seems endless. But if you are someone who wishes to be bang on trend without burning the pocket, this collection is surely a haven for you.

For this styling project, I stuck to the books and trend reports and picked up pieces in yellow, a pair of denim culottes, a basic white lace dress and an Aztec print blazer (here). For this very look, I decided to keep the whole look very minimal and carefree and paired this lace crop top with a pair of culottes. The day started with clear skies but quite unlike my idea of spring, it suddenly changed into one downpour of sorts. Which is why, unlike last time, I decided to keep it relaxed in brogues with my messy, wind affected and half wet hair as company. But isn't doing it 'now' and capturing the real time is what #InstaLife holds for? To finish the look and still keep it a little dressy, I added a contrast by these purple statement drops.

Though, our shoot was a pack-up in 15 minutes, I am thrilled with the job done by Saajan (@sajanaroraphotography) and Ravit (@ravkdesigns) on the pictures. Don't forget to stop by their work and show some love. I hope you enjoyed the post and my experience of it all!

Wearing - 

Lace Crop-Top - c/o Ginger

Crop-Top (underneath) - Own

Culottes - c/o AND

Earrings - c/o Ginger

Necklace worn as bracelet - c/o ToniQ

Brogues - Own

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A Traditional Recline

                                                              

                                                               

                                                           

                                                                 

                                                                    

                                                      

                              

While fashion ideas and trends might change and reverse, a form of dressing that remains strictly conventional for me is Indian dressing. The lines barring domestic and global fashion are rapidly bleaking into the horizon and traditional wear has been witnessing a major revolution in terms of modernized cuts and silhouettes. However, I personally feel I've been rather stuck when it comes to the same. My sister got married last year and on our countless trips visiting boutiques and designers, a self-discovery that came through was my natural inhibition towards trying the contemporary versions of Indian wear. That doesn't mean I don't love the designs, I love them and admire the skill and art that goes behind creating such gorgeous pieces. Just that, it might take me a while (or one dressing occasion) to step out of this ideological zone. With the wedding season being on it's temporary recline, taking a moment on the blog today is this lehnga I wore on my sister's sangeet.  

Wearing - 

Lehnga - TrimmingsAndLace

Pipal-Patti Earrings - Mom's 

Haathphool - ALDO (here)

Kadas -Thrifted (here)

Sandals - ALDO (here)

On my lips - Non-Stop Red in 510 by Maybelline (DIY here)

On my nails - Colorbar Twisted Peach 

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Do-It-Yourself : Lip Stain

Shot By - NehaC Photography

When it comes to make-up, my knowing and my doing are two extremes. I am turning into a huge Liza Eldridge fan and a part of me believes that mimicking those 'beauty' movements and strokes is easy and achievable, yet the other part of me remains shy and restraint when it comes to make-up. The only weapon which has been symbolic of my stepping into lady-hood has been the ohh.so.loyale lipstick. I do wear lipsticks on a regular basis, but I opt for a complete or fuller coverage only for shoots and special occasions like events, weddings or parties. For every other occasion, my trusted and comfortable bet is to wear a lip stain. Though there are so many products like sheer lipsticks, glosses and balms which do render the effect, but I believe owning your favourite lipstick and being able to use it in more ways than one is not only economical, but also helps you space and pick make-up products that suit you best rather than just hoarding on products. So without much adieu, here's how I wear my lip stain.

You'll need:

1. Your favourite lipstick - Lancôme Pret-A-Plum has been my all time favourite when it comes to wearing a stain. But recently, I've gotten into the Maybelline's '14-Hr Super Stay' range and I swear by these lipsticks like no other.

2. Lip exfoliant/Lip balm

3. Concealer/ Setting powder

4. Tissues

5. Few Q-Tips

Steps:

1. Moisturize and prep your lips for lipstick by gently scrubbing them to get rid of the dead skin. You can use any exfoliator for the same. I usually like to smear a Q-tip with some balm or baby/coconut/olive oil and buff it over my lips.

2. The former helps remove the dead skin and leaves a moisturizing layer of the balm/oil over your lips. This way your lips are soft and supple and ready for the lipstick.

3. The colour I've chosen for this tutorial is a really bright, popping shade of red with a pink undertone. This particular range of lipsticks from Maybelline are extremely hydrating and long lasting. Because this colour is amazingly rich and highly pigmented, the best way to apply it is with a lip brush. However, since I am working to create a stain (and wear down its effect), I used it directly from the bullet.

4. Tap the lipstick into your lips so that it stains the very base of the lips and gets into the nooks and crannies of your lips.

5. Blot your lips with a tissue paper. If you've been successful in step 4, at this stage you'll notice that hardly any colour comes off on the tissue. You can repeat steps three to five for a stronger stain. Alternatively, you can also use a lip pencil to fill in the lips and then use the lipstick to create a stain.

6. Once done, come back with your concealor and/or setting power to cover any spots and smooth the irregularities and harsh lines.

I feel wearing a stain is perfect while attending school parties, for college, for everyday work routine, for interviews, for a day shopping or a casual brunch with friends or in general if you prefer your make-up to be natural looking. So ladies, love thy lipstick and dab, tap, blot and stain!

Products - 

Lip Balm - Sweet Narangi Juice by Forest Essentials

Lipstick - Non Stop Red in 510 by Maybelline

Setting Powder - M.A.C Studio Fix Powder

On my nails - Mischievous in 455 by Revlon

Wearing - 

Embellished Cardigan - J.Crew

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The Last Three Standing

                                                       

                                                         

                                                        

                                                           

                                                        

                                                         

                                                      

Shot By - HimShootz

Fashion and style fanatics across the globe have never been this thankful. To be able to 'dress-up' and then swap stilettos for sneakers and yet remain in the domains of being stylish, is a trend revolution like no other. From the streets to the red carpet, there has been absolutely no stopping this trend. Further to see it being adorned in countless ways (read jeans, boyfriend jeans, skirts, dresses, suits, you name it) brings yet another unbridled thrill in its being. Which is why when I was received this pair of sneakers by AdidasOriginals, at the very first thought I was clueless and undecided whether to stick to my styling aesthetics or opt for a normcore or a minimalistic look. My underlying idea though was well defined. To create a look which highlights comfortable dressing without sacrificing style. Which is why, I chose to step completely outside my comfort zone, wore my dressy maxi, threw on this sweater dress as an added layer and left the sneakers to do the rest.

The fashion circuit is certainly rejoicing as the sportswear turns couture (take a clue). So before you label those track pants as 'gym alone', that sweatshirt as 'weekend night at home alone' or your favourite sneakers as 'for running alone', think again! But don't forget to let me know by commenting below, or on my Instagram or Twitter. I hope you liked the look! 

Wearing - 

Sweater Dress - Gap (here)

Dress - c/o Rooja (here)

Sneakers - c/o AdidasOriginals (love these)

Cuff - c/o The Trunk Label (here)

Bracelet - Mango
On my nails - Maybelline Express Finish in Onyx Black 

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Double Take Denim

                                                    

                                                         

                                                            

                                                             

                                                          

                                                                

                                                                  

                                                                 

Shot By - HimShootz

                                               

Let's accept it. Fashion rules are meant to be broken. Broken, because if they aren't the infinite possibilities in trends and styles cannot emerge. Once a faux pas, the denim on denim trend has come a long way. Thanks to thriving street styles, A-listers and bloggers, sporting a chambray shirt with jeans feels fresh again. Having done stronger denim on denim looks here and here, I personally feel that a double denim look is all about finding a balance and identifying pieces that suit your body type the best. Lighter shades of denim tend to draw attention to the body areas they cover, while the darker washes create a slimming effect. My personal favourites in this regard which I deem as wardrobe essentials would be - a light wash chambray shirt, deep denim skinny jeans, a denim skirt, a denim jacket and distressed, medium wash shorts. Make sure you mix your denim wash-wise or weight-wise. If you are going in for a single tone look, add elements to break the monotony.

Wearing - 

Camisole - Marks & Spencer (here)

Cardigan - Tommy Hilfiger (here) (here)

Denim Jacket - Lee

Denim Skirt - Levis

Scarf - Gifted

Socks - Forever 21

Mary-Janes - Marie Clair

Cocktail Ring - Thrifted

Rings - Romwe

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Layering Essentials : Ten on Ten

                                                            

                                                            

                                                        

                                                           

Shot By - HimShootz

So it's been a while. Between the weather that forces you to stay stuck to your bed, blankets and coffee, and shuffling through the work and to-do-lists for the new year, I haven't really been able to put together my thoughts for the maiden post of 2015. The past few weeks and this unplanned sabbatical worked wonderfully for me since it gave me time and reason to sit back and be a spectator. Blogs, books, television, nature, stores, displays, architecture, shopping sites, makeup counters, virtual travel diaries and what not, I've been in a world of my own. And this really with a hope that all my thoughts and actions are channelized towards making TrimmingsAndLace an experience that you enjoy.

Unconsciously, winter does confine you to the monotone basics in terms of colour palette and all that layering and texture play does come at a cost of turning you into a human artichoke. But winter is also one season to do a wardrobe rain-check and stock yourself with essentials that can easily take you one season after another and prove to be an investment you wouldn't regret. I've picked a quick list of essentials for you to take on winters and pile on fashionably.

1. The Perfect Trench - A trench/overcoat is literally my saviour for the winter season. Trust you me when I say that you can get away with wearing anything underneath, as long as you've polished and concealed your look with that quintessential overcoat. Need proof?

2. A Thick Cardigan - A thick, warm, long cardigan for me in an extension to the trench. Besides the fact that it is super warm and again gives you the leverage to be less fancy in what you wear underneath, I feel it looks ideal (in terms of length) with a pair of leggings. 

3. Leggings - Coloured, printed or leather, leggings for me are an absolute must have. I say a big no to jeans especially during winters, because denim by nature does very little to protect you from the chill. Leggings on the other hand, take your body shape and hence shields from the cold keeping you warm. And, if you are someone like me, you've also been wearing two pairs to fight the cold.

4. Turtle Necks - A turtle-neck T-shirt or a pullover is the ultimate winter ninja. For me, this piece in the wardrobe is something I can tuck myself in to stay clear of the cold. I would suggest investing in basic, simple silhouettes and colours since they can be styled and worn in multiple ways either as an outer layer or underneath another cardigan, blazer or a coat.

5. Wrap Scarf - Blanket scarves and belted scarves are a rage in the fashion circuit at the moment and rightly so. Remember that feeling of not letting go yet and wanting those extra two minutes (this could have been less dramatic though) in the blanket every morning, a good scarf lets you live in that feeling a good deal.

6. Flannel/Plaid Shirt - A flannel/plaid shirt is an extremely utilitarian wardrobe essential for all seasons. Wear it on its own or play peek-a-book under your layers, it helps create a print contrast like no other. Make sure you pick the one that fits like a dream. Pay extra attention to the length you choose.

7. A Sweater Dress - A sweater dress for me is a fancier version of the long cardigan. Bright stockings, boots, accessories - a stylish sweater dress is your call to be the Serena van der Woodsen.

8. Faux Fur - Having worn a faux fur cape here, I feel this indulgence shouldn't pinch. A faux fur cape, poncho or a scarf adds a great textural dimension to your outfit, looks highly classy and sophisticated and undoubtedly stylish. Did that pinch? No!

9. Parka - For me personally, a parka doesn't score full points when it comes to being on the higher end of being "fashionably stylish", but if you are looking for that one wardrobe essential which is your absolute must-go to bear the chill, this is it.

10. High Socks - From pajama nights to that hint of leg or adding another layer beneath your jeans or leggings, we girls have a trusted friend from our good old school days in knee-high socks. 

Wearing - 

Look 1

Cobalt Trench, Plaid Shirt - TrimmingsAndLace

Pullover - ZARA

Scarf - Marks&Spencer

Bag and Peep-toes - Mango

Trousers - Local Store

Look 2

Lace Moto Jacket - Mango

Sweatshirt - Gifted

Jeans - Levis

Pumps - Done By None (here)

Earrings - Gifted

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