Colour Musings

                                                                            

                                                                         

                                                                       

                                                                           

This particular outfit is having a resurgence from the drafts (Read: long hair). The neon palette has stayed around stylishly for a long while now and is surely befriending us this Fall. Collections like those of Tanya Taylor and Victoria Beckham have incorporated neons by complimenting it with the classic plaids and checks. A streak of neon among the winter darks' and monotones is always enough (and safely enough) to make a statement.

Currently, with the wedding season in full swing and most importantly my bridesmaid duties in force, I have had a lot of encounters with fuchsia pink in Indian wear. It is the hue you cannot help but fall in love with over and over again. Its a shade that complements all skin tones and tends to reflect that rose blush glow on you. Treat it with a neutral or contrast it with another bold colour, fuchsia is surely a winner.

If you have been a regular reader of the blog, you must be aware of my indispensable love for skirts. Having put together a contrast here, I matched the solid fuchsia with this printed, fuller midi-skirt. The midi skirt may seem more 1950s than 2013, but has taken the runways and street by storm (love this one). If a mini skirt gives you shudders and maxis seems overwhelming, then midi is the length to be. I always feel that the choice of colour makes styling very easy. Colours like fuchsia, royal blue, emerald green and red suggest minimal accessories. Hence, for this outfit I accessorized with these chandelier statement earnings. To add a different dimension I wore my pair of metallic silver heels (much like here) keeping up the power of colour! 

Wearing - 

T-Shirt - ZARA (last seen)

Tank (Underneath) - Aeropostale

Skirt - Gifted

Slingbacks - Local Store (Chandigarh)

Earrings - Gifted

On my nails - China Glaze Re-Fresh Mint

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Love

Agam

Mix of Two Worlds

                                                               

                                                                   

                                                                        

                                             

The undisputed reality of life is that - who we are and who we become is a product of the choices we make in life. A choice can be an outcome of fate or circumstance. Some of these choices are easy and some are hard, some leave us feeling exuberant while others leave us in despair. Some are new beginnings ushering greater love and happiness while others are chapters that come to a close. Whatever it may be, the choices we make have the power to free us from or exile us to the hallows of regret. I feel that, regret is the darkest feeling a human can live with. Hence, even if that choice was obvious and the right one or the hardest to be made, we must do so believing that after some years, we’ll be able to look back at that juncture in our life as a stronger, regret-free person who made the choices then, that he/she is proud of today. 

I recently learned (rather re-learned) this very valuable fact of life. And the outfit closely reflects that. You needn’t always chose between the obvious and the predicted. Likewise, T-Shirts needn’t always be reserved for jeans and, sequins needn’t always be reserved for that ‘fancy’ glamorous occasions. There is room and the choice where both can co-exist. And guess what, with no regrets!

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Wearing - 

Skirt - ASOS (here)

T-Shirt - Aeropostale 

Pumps - Charles & Keith (here and here)

Sunglasses - RayBan (here)

Bag - Bata

Accessories - Mom's and thrifted

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Love

Agam

 

 

                                           

Shades Of Blue

  

As a young girl, I remember my mother dressing me up in a pair of yellow tights and a red velvet+wool sweater. This was (mind you) one of my special outfit worn at a family wedding. As far as I remember its post that I regained gained my fashion sensibilities and quit wearing tights.

That's until last year when I casually picked up these basic black tights to wear at home..and soon they became one of my best friends during winters. I won't dig into how comfortable one feels in tights...I am sure you all must be knowing that already. But I am happy that at this half of the circle my Tights-Fashion-Sensibilities turned for the better!!

P.S. My mom sensed color blocking back then...how cool is she??

Blue is one such color that has never really needed a 'come back' on the runways. In one way or the other its always been fashion's favorite silhouette. The Autumn/Winter 2011-2012 collections saw various avatars of blue. From the classic evening wears in one shade of blue to the textured versions and to the basic denims..blue can never not be THE TREND.

Different shades of blue always complement each other perfectly, so don't be afraid to mix the darker hues with the lighter one's. Adding contrasts to blue works wonder in breaking the expanse of color and most importantly shaping and structuring the outfit. I teamed my outfit with the classic, timeless contrast of black and added a bright pop of Orange.

Wearing:

Black Tights - Thrifted

Shirt - Van Heusen

Sweater - Aeropostale (Dad's..remember how I love wearing my Dad's clothes??)

Sleeveless Sweater - Allen Solly

Bag - ASOS

Shoe Earings - Forever 21 (wish you could see them clearly :( )

Elastic Belt - Thrifted (worn here)

Ballerina's - Thrifted (Dubai)

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Love

Agam

P.P.S. March 3rd I turned a year older..so HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!

Somethings Are Never Just "Basic"

Hello People :) 

How are you all? I am still having the same woes regarding the weather and blah but I am also extremely overwhelmed by the wonderful support and encouragement you have been giving to my blog. A big big Thank You to you all. I hope, wish and pray for our togetherness for ever and ever :):)

This very outfit post of mine is my attempt to brighten up the basic jeans-T-Shirt routine. Jeans undoubtedly are the most comfortable garment one can slip into. Its not just the comfort that makes it a hit...its the durability factor (buying jeans in an investment..the garment stays with you for years and post that comands Vintage Value :p) as well. Also Jeans are the cushion(s) you can fall upon when on certain days your wardrobe just refuses to welcome you with a friendly embrace. Throw on a pair of your favourite Jeans, team it up with a T-Shirt, Shirt, Kurta or a formal blouse with some flats or heels and you are set to rock on for a casual/formal event.

However, if you truly get into the role of a FASHION BLOGGER wearing just the basic Jeans-T-Shirt even on "ONE OF THOSE DAYS" can pinch. Here is how I pumped up (sorry for the lack of a better word) two of my very basic outfits. I have to admit that on these two days my creativity cells were on fire.

Let me know what you think about that??

OUTFIT ONE - ALL THINGS BLUE

The day I happened to wear this outfit I felt as if I have wandered into some 'Bubble-Gum' world because all I saw around me were the sugar colours - Turquoise and Pink. Have a look :)

 I wore a basic Turquoise tank (last worn here) with a Pink-Magenta warp. I accessorized the look by wearing a star pendant chain and a smiley cocktail ring, which in fact were not accessories. The star pendant is a key-chain from Madame Tussauds, New York and the smiley cocktail ring is a normal hair-band worn as a ring. 

On My Blue Bed Cover :)

 

 

Neighbour's Pots :p

Wearing:

Jeans: Levi's
Tank: Aeropostale
Wrap: UCB
Peep-toes: Local store

OUTFIT TWO - OLD WORLD CHARM

In this very outfit, I wore the same Jeans with a nude blouse. Further I added a black summer jacket over it. To enhance the old world charm of the neutrals, I pined a black satin rose broach and a pearl neck-piece on the jacket's collar.

 
I completed the look with ballerina's in gold (you can catch just a glimpse of those in the picture below :( :( ) and a black tote.

 

Wearing:

Jeans: Levi's

Nude Blouse: Thrifted Dubai

Black Summer Jacket: Jonathan Martin Dubai

Bag: Elle

Rose Broach: Too old to remember!!

Pearls: Thrifted Australia

Ballerina's: Thrifted Chandigarh

So, Do you have a favourite from the two?? If Yes, I would love to know <3<3

Thank you for stopping by...

Love

Agam

Travel (V)ogue - III

A big big hello to all my lovely people!!

I am so right when I say that this hello is coming after long (6 Days :( ) and all I can say is that "I am so sorry". I hope I was missed...and I am so happy to be back. The 6 days minus you guys wasn't minus some wardrobe rumblings, so I invite you all to come back as I have a lot many outfit posts lined up.

In this very post I shall be winding up my Travel (V)ogue series and as promised I shall try and share a few of my travel style tips and essentials with you guys. Lets roll then :)

1. I very firmly believe and follow that your outfits on vacations must never be over the top. Follow simple patterns and designs, casual and chic. You are on a vacation after all!!

2. The same does not mean that you travel wearing slouchy pajamas, but wear something light and relaxed. Tight, body hugging  and wrapped clothes must be avoided.

3. We can all do without the tricky ADD-ONs on vacations like wearing tie-ups, heels, heavy accessories. Sometimes when you follow minimalism like just randomly adding that one of the few pair of earings you are carrying or stacking up those bangles..it works well.

4. I consider it very apt to carry a pair of running shoes. If you are out exploring the place you are visiting..wouldn't you want your feet to be kind to you?? Besides, running shoes keep your feet covered and thereby protected against dirt and ya the sun. Comfortable flats like ballerina's are another of my definite pick. These too keep your feet largely covered and look fashionable at the same time. FEET HAPPY = U HAPPY!!

5. Do add a neatly tailored jacket as an outer layer over more casual underpinnings. It gives you a more polished style and also helps keeping warm be that when you are outdoors or during a flight. 

 Before I move further, I would wanna know that did I do justice while on the vacation, to what I am  preaching :p

As I had mentioned I had a chance of visiting a few of the many vintage shops located at Shimla. The pics below are of one such shop that sells artisanic handicrafts. On my interaction with its owner, the very interesting distinction that I learned between handicrafts and the generic term arts and crafts is that handicrafts are items intended to be worn and used, beyond the purpose of simple decoration!! Clap Clap :)

Wearing:

• Khaki 3/4ths Kapsons
• T-Shirt Allen Solly
• Summer Jacket Local Boutique in Dubai
• Polka Dot Socks Aeropostale
• Canvas Ballerina's and Bangles Thrifted
• Bag from Vogue, carried here and here.

Moving on,

6. To keep looking neat and presentable all day long, pack in dark colours like brown, black or navy in light weight fabrics that do not show dirt or wrinkle.

7. It is always a win-win bet to carry a large hat or umbrella or scarf to protect yourself from the sun. In addition to this, a good pair of sunglasses is a must-have and (never to forget) THE SUNSCREEN,

8. When you are out the entire day, it is obvious that you will be carrying all your necessities. Its advisable to carry a sufficiently spaced bag such as a tote. If you are out trekking I guess there is no better substitute to a back-pack.

9. A belt is my pick to add that subtle glamour to your travel outfit. Its chic and would hardly add any weight to your luggage.

10. One must avoid wearing outfits like those teeny, little shorts unless you are on the beach, You don't want the unnecessary attention or a cultural abrasion or be screamed at "TOURIST." A cute dress is an alternative DO everywhere :)

 

The pics you see below are also of one of my favourite vintage book shop in Shimla. I do not remember the time I have been to Shimla and not visited this shop. It has an amazing old world charm (not to miss its classic wooden entrance doors done in blue). You can scan through books, maps, paintings, sculptures which are over 100 years old in the fields of Indian history, World history, Art, Music, Fashion, Culture et all. What I like the most about this store is that it isn't a typical commercial antique store but more of a learning haven.

Wearing:

• Summer Sky Top Zara
• Jeans Lycra
• Leopard print Wrap Next
• Silver Headband Forever 21
• Earings Claire
• Running Shoes Adidas
• Watch Giordano

Also,

Read how I combined the two here :)

I leave you guys with images of the beautiful Christ Church at Shimla :)

I hope you guys liked my travel style thoughts and the entire Travel (V)ogue series!!

Thank You for stopping by...

Love

Agam

Walking Down The Denim Route

A warm hello my dear followers!!

I admit that I do get late in coming up with my posts but the fact is that the moment I sit down to prepare/work on my post..I get carried away into reading all the wonderful blogs my fellow bloggers write. What I enjoy the most is the wide array of topics I get to read..be that great fashion tips, social issues, fitness and training and some fantastic pieces of literary work. Its amazing to learn about such diversified topics..Respect!!

I have been reading a lot about the BLUE JEAN BABY (as called by Vogue) i.e. our very own denim as the trend mantra this season. The Denim fever this season has reincarnated itself and also extended on to skirts, blazers, bags, jumpsuits and shirts.
Though fashion houses like Stella Mccartney, Celine, Just Cavalli, Moschino among others promote an all - over denim look...I started with my chopped :p denim skirt, bag and wedges. Here's how:

I wore this denim skirt which if I remember correctly I bought way back when I was in grade VI..Glad it still fits me but I have had its length altered..chopped off actually :) I wore it with an off shoulder printed blouse with a turquoise tank underneath.

Wearing : Denim Skirt local store in Chandigarh, Printed off shoulder blouse from Australia, Tank from Aeropostale, Denim bag thrifted from Dubai, Denim wedges Marks & Spencer. 

I accessorized the look by wearing cocktail rings in the shades of green, maroon and olive and bangles in gold, green, orange and turquoise (all thrifted). Hoping my picture lends a good view of the accessories :)

Hope you enjoyed the post!! I await your lovely comments :) Go out and Do Denim!! Also, you can check out the trend report on denim by stylepile.

P.S you can see how I wear my green cocktail ring here.

Thank you for stopping by...

Love

Agam