Diwali As The Bride

Among the many moments in life, when adrenaline rush thrives and the monotony of life comprises itself in a time frame ever so characteristic and dynamic, is the "festive season". If you've been a regular reader of my blog (or an occasional one around this time of the year), you aren't stranger to my indescribable love for the festive season. Maybe it is because of the faint celebratory sounds that make way through the quietness of the night or it is the unison with which the roads gets jam packed, sweet shops get flooded with people or the sight of your city beaming in a sea of lights. Or so because, I believe that October Speaks To Me.

From much awaited get-togethers with family to endless conversations till the wee hours of the morning. From card parties with friends to all those exciting food menus. From the absolutely necessary shopping trips to planning for all the upcoming shaadis. The festive season is a bountiful of moments, occasions and celebrations All Brought Together.

For two years now, I've made it my tradition to share with you all my ideas on festive dressing. Much like our lives, our sartorial choices also pace and evolve. Though, each year I have tried to very practical and realistic when it comes to my choices but this year I am all prepared to go unabashed. This festive year is rather very special (and huge) for me because I get to spend it with my husband, my main man. So this, Once Upon A Princess is all set to head-out for the hustle, bustle and bang and cherish each moment of this beautiful gift of life in its complete glory. Join me?

Wearing - 

Suit - Vanasvi Boutique (New Delhi)

Maang Tikka - Mom's

Sandals - Charles & Keith

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Agam

Butterflies, Buckets and Bites

Shot By - Sahil Nanda

A Shift Dress to fashion is what mindless television is to weekends. It's a no-brainer when it comes to styling, can be dressed up or dressed down and allows you to miss out on the accessories. All you need is a pair of your most comfortable heels (yes, sense the irony) or your oxfords/loafers (yes, in case you are lucky) and your world in your bag and you are good to run multiple errands during the day or step in and out of meetings. This pretty much has been my last week and the shift dresses of the closet have been my saviour. Also largely because, given the weather and the soaring humidity, there is nothing better, quick or comfortable that I can think of. Having been the fashion circuit's newest baby, the bucket bag has made a large space in my heart as well. I mean it's chic, ultra spacious and all you need to do is to be lazy and throw your stuff in. Now, who doesn't love that? 

Wearing - 

Dress - Promod

Bag - Mango

Peep-Toes - Charles & Keith

Jewellery - Mom's 

On my lips - M.A.C Chatterbox 

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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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Agam

 

 

                                           

Color-Block : Cobalt, Green and Rhinestones

                                                                           

                                                                         

                                                                          

                                                                           

                                                                            

To me, accessories and jewellery are as important an element of the outfit as are the clothes. A 9 am meeting or an impromptu movie plan...a quick coffee or a get-away dinner...I want my outfit to have that one element that makes it complete and wholesome. A scarf loosely around my neck, a cocktail ring, a simple belt or those classic solitaires I make sure that the accessories and jewellery pieces that define me are with/on me every time. I feel that's the case with all of you or well most of you!

This statement neck-piece gifted to me by the gorgeous Minnat from XOXO Accessories truly stands up to my idea of wholesome jewellery - (as stated in my rule-book here) it completes an outfit and fits well with the theme of any outfit. I have worn it with Indians and westerns alike and it works perfectly. That's pretty much the vision and ideology of Minnat - the owner of this beautiful online store. All pieces in her collection are a perfect blend of contemporary and classics, much like Indian-ness cast in western cuts, shapes and designs. Besides, the store makes sure that you have the best of the best because not only are its pieces exquisite they are extremely affordable. Like they say, I bet you won't stop at one! 

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Being an aficionado of cultures this surely has become my favorite. The current favorite couldn't have worked better with my all time favorite - Cobalt. Cobalt and bottle green are definitely my colors for fall. If you are wanting to make a strong color-block statement this season, I put my money on these blue-bloods. Plus against the monotone backdrops of fall these colors are sure to wipe off that dullness (and gloominess) and make your day cheery. Also, they work magic against any skin tone. 

However do remember, as rich and royal these colors are, make sure to wear them subtly to make the maximum impact. With the festival season in full swing, some brightness by way of your clothes, some bling by way of XOXO Accessories, some sparkle in your eye and that flutter on your lips - DIVA that's what its YOU are called!

Wearing - 

Dress - ASOS

Pumps - Charles & Keith

Neck-piece - XOXO Accessories

Bracelet worn as ring - ALDO

Bag - Gifted

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Agam

MINT

                                                                            

                                                                              

                                                                                  

I know you are having the been.there.done.that moment. But don't worry I shall not be creating a board of how this flirty shade of green and turquoise, has experienced a rip-roaring resurgence and has come out to fill the fashion magazines, blogs and our closets with all things MINT - be that clothing, accessories, makeup or nail varnishes. Though once reserved for the outdated, blasé bathroom tiles, sartorially speaking mint green was and continues to be a great hit this season.

                                                                                    

                                                                             

                                                                           

Despite being such a soft and pretty color, mint green can look disastrous if not worn in the right way. Here are my suggestions on how to incorporate this roar gracefully into your outfits.

1. Mint is amazing in itself, or it can be matched with other shades from the pastel palette like powdery pinks, peach, beige, lavender, pale turquoise, white and other ice-creme hues.

2.If you are choosing to wear mint with delicate pastels, color blocking is a good idea. So choose a pastel shade and play with these colors.

3. If you are feeling that your mint statement in the outfit (like the dress is my mint statement in the outfit) is overload, balance the mint with eye-popping shades like yellow, orange or green. I kept it safe by wearing a darker shade of green. For better results, choose these eye-popping shades in small doses.

4. Mint colored jeans are everywhere. They can look very trendy in combination with a neutral solid top or a printed blouse. Personally, I feel that you can never go wrong pairing your mint pants with a white blouse. 

5. Double the mint. Mint on mint can look really lovely, so try matching two mint shades with each other.

                                                                           

                                                                               

                                                                              

                                                                                 

6. I also feel that a color that looks amazing with mint and flatters all skin tones is navy. Go out and give it a try :)

7. Mint and black is also a combination that never fails. If you are looking for an option in formal dresses skip picking black for mint. It is a buy you won't regret. Try balancing mint with black pieces like a belt, statement necklace or earrings for that crisp, formal look.

8. For a monotone look, wear your mint with metallic accessories. While, gold balances the coolness of mint and adds warmth to it, silver revitalizes its freshness.

9. If you are not keen on trying an all mint look, pick up smaller pieces to incorporate this candy hue into your outfit. I suggest sunglasses, mint flats or heels, watch, a mint green scarf, belt, jewelry pieces or a hat.

10. If still, less is your mantra mint nails are worth trying. That's a great trick to nail down the mint green trend and convince others in your fashion awareness.

I hope you find these tips useful and are on for a mint-party!!

Wearing - 

Dress - TrimmingsAndLace

Clutch - ASOS

Pumps - Charles & Keith

Flower Horse Shoe Ring - Forever 21

Flower Green Ring - Thrifted

Earrings - Claire's (seen here)

On my nails -China Glaze Re-Fresh Mint

P.S TrimmingsAndLace is the label for all self-designed and tailored pieces.

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Agam