ALOHA!

Shot By - @farheenay

Besides the sempiternal nine yards, another Indian silhouette with an endless appeal is the quintessential Kurta. The Kurta or the Kurti as a piece of clothing has constantly re-invented itself and evolved in order to keep pace with the changing demands of the fashion forward world. Humble beginnings saw the very basic Kurti being paired with salwars/churidaars and dupattas. As lifestyles became more demanding, we proudly relaxed ourselves in the comfort of our jeans/trousers paired with the Kurti, ditching the dupatta. And now, this piece soars as breezy cotton dresses and the super women cape alike (and also like). Not to miss, how it holds its grace when worn as a beach cover-up.

I was instantly drawn to the delicate garden print on this Kurta by W (this one’s not from their latest collection) as it exhibited my never ending love for all things tropical, the idea defined as luscious banana prints and fashion presented amidst oneiric gardens. Sticking to the theme, I styled the Kurta as a cape making the whites and greens pop invariably. Likewise, while shooting our efforts were towards staying true to the whole concept of minimal tropic. Although this look would sit perfectly for a day at the beach, to put it humbly, this was the best we managed at Chandigarh. Thank God for no-beach hair though!

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Wearing -

Crop-Top - Forever 21 (here)

Shorts - H&M

Kurta - W for Women

Choker - Gifted

Sunglasses - Missa More

Flats - Target

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Agam

TrimmingsAndLace For VAPH - An Isabelle Story

Shot By - Sahil Nanda

As a fashion blogger, stylist and someone who is genetically blessed with an average height, heels often are my rescue. However, like most of you, traditionally I am all in all a flats person. Eight out of ten times, if the occasion permits, you'll see me in flats. I head out for my shoots and meetings in flats with the heels making an appearance just before I step out of the car. There too, you would rarely find me in sandals or any open-toe flats. I am a complete loafers, moccasins and ballerina kind of girl and perhaps too definitive when it comes to my flats.

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This is exactly how my meeting with the VAPH team started. VAPH as a brand specializes in leather and leather textures. But what's interesting is how they have transcended the boundaries of classic leather shoes and colour tones, to introduce variants in terms of colours and textures. In their beautifully designed lookbook you'll be lost in choice amidst some colourful loafers, oxfords, lace-ups, boots and sandals crafted in a combination of suede and treated leather. Don't forget to refer the style guide for some amazing style inspirations and tips. With over 30 years of experience in designing, sourcing and shoe construction, needless to say that their pieces are crafted with meticulous attention to detail and quality.

One glance at the collection and I knew that these Isabelle loafers belonged to me. However, dressing up everyday and slipping into the closest pair of flats that you find to styling this pair was somewhat of a challenge for me. The unbound utility of these loafers to run multiple errands during the day is unmatched, but through this post I wanted to depict how stylish they look when styled for an easy and relaxed day. My idea of the same was to spend it in shorts and this breezy off-shoulder top. Thankfully it had rained a couple of hours before we set out to shoot, and what was meant to be a shoot turned into a fun day spent at the park. Heels might be a woman's weapon to stance, poise and power but flats for me are symbolic of her innocence, the child inside her and her little ways of making the world around her joyous and beautiful. An hour into the shoot and a array of feelings...a pair of shoes can change lives!

This particular pair has become my go-to and the most dependable pair on my shoe rack presently. It's easy to slip on, comfortable and sturdy especially during the rains. Don't believe me? See me do Snapchat story to show you the obvious. You can add me - TrimmingsAndLace. And for all of you dying to shop, you can check out VAPH shoes on Flipkart, Myntra and Jabong.

Wearing - 

Top - Tailored (here)

Shorts - Stalk Buy Love

Loafers - c/o VAPH (Don't forget to find them at Facebook, Twitter and Instagram)

Bucket Bag - Mango (here)

Earrings - Vivat (love this)

Bangles - Westside

Headband - Forever 21 and Thrifted 

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Love

Agam

TrimmingsAndLace For Nautica : Where Summer Never Ends

A fashion genre that aptly gets described by a set of three colours that predominantly constitutes it is - Nautical. The geometric precision of stripes, checks and dots combined in a trio of whites, blues and reds, transcends you to the deep seas and to waters and lands where summer never ends. The emotions in the life of a sailor, the stories of valor, celebrations and adventures, the nostalgia of the sea is something an institution like Nautica lives up to. Their philosophy manifests itself in everything -  from their collections to their store décor. Which is why, when I was asked to style their S/S'15 collection as part of the #MyNautica campaign, it was a sentiment in itself. Confirming to it's very ideology, the collection is a vibrant mix of colours in polos and the quintessential stripes in tanks, maxis and dresses. What I personally loved in this collection was the experimentation in techniques and the overall modular appeal of the garment (Loved this and this). The collection confirms to the Nautica aesthetics of precision and uniformity in tailoring, while keeping the comfort factor intact. 

For this look, I decided to romance the summer whites and added a vertical and horizontal contrast of stripes by way of the tank and the shirt. I added a tinge of red to the look via my lips and hair. Moschino-esque heavy metal and a textural contrast via the bag, I managed to pacify my longingness for the sea. Well, clothes are always a solution. Let's drink to that sailors! 

Wearing - 

Tank Top - c/o Nautica (Shop)

Bermuda Shorts - c/o Nautica (Shop)

Belt - c/o Nautica (From the men's section - shop)

Shirt - Dad's

Sunglasses - RayBan

Bag - c/o October (here)

On my wrist - Forever 21, Westside, Gifted

Earrings - Claire's

Flats - Myntra.com (here)

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Love

Agam

 

Stories From That TextBook

                                                                                

                                                                        

                                                                   

                                                                  

                                                                 

                                                                 

One very distinct memory that I have and remember living it in the moment as well, is of myself getting lost in the pictorial representations of text-books back in school. The imagery of a quaint summer day, an old man walking on the road, a seller or a rickshaw puller resting under the tree, a kid rushing to buy an ice-cream from the street vendor in those quintessential shorts and collared shirt and a street dog breaking away from slumber to drink water by the road. Whenever we did stories visually represented and manifested like this, it always swept me away to this illusionary land. It perhaps more was the inquisitiveness and an answer to self or rather the kid in the city, that towns and cities like these do reside in the heart of the hinterland. Spare a moment to imagine, drift and live the life of these cities. Or spare more than a moment to venture out on a hot, dry day and I am sure sights like these won't be oblivion to the eye. Experiencing the tranquility, quietness and stillness of the city life is an experience in itself. And experiencing the tranquility, quietness and stillness of self in moments like these, is an awakening to savour. 

My outfit symbolizes my thoughts. This breezy, cotton kurta from b:kind in the ideal shades of blue and white is a life to that summer dream. Easy on fit and carefree in structure, you can team it up with your favourite pair of jeans, trousers or shorts. A bright contrast in red, orange or fuchsia is all you'll need to strike a balance and sail through the day. As for me, I added colour via my lipstick and for accessories stuck to my current favourite bag from October. Further accentuating my love for statement pieces and staying true to all Indianess, I paired the look with these heavy Kundan earrings. To keep the subtle element of dressy intact, I finished the look with a pair of pointy gold flats. 

Outfits, locations, pictures...what evokes your memory the most. I look forward to knowing about your stories. Leave your comments below, e-mail me, tweet or drop a comment on my Instagram. Let's share our stories and a day from our lives!

Wearing - 

Kurta - c/o b:kind (Shop)

Shorts - Flipkart 

Bag - c/o October (Shop)

Ballerina Flats - Myntra.com

Midi-ring set - Romwe (here)

Statement Ring - Thrifted

Earrings - Mom's

On my lips - M.A.C Ruby Woo

On my nails - Essie in She's Pampered

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Love

Agam

                                                                      

What's To Come...The better and the best!

                                                                            

                                                                          

                                                                                   

                                                                           

                                                                           

                                                                           

I have always believed and learnt over the years, that life is about two things (much of it maybe) - love and hope. The latter is a state of mind, a scenario for the better and beautiful to come. As the sun dips, the sky grey's and a blanket of fog greets our mornings and evenings, a spring like outfit goes a long way to...simply make-believe in the sunnier days ahead. Like I said before, colours, cuts can depict and transform our mood. So, as I bid goodbye to bare legs and slipped into the routine hues, I needed this outfit as my rebound. Or maybe, I got impatient to wait for spring afterall. 

After multiple sessions of how not to match your prints, fashion runways this year showed us how to wear them with aplomb. Boxy top and shorts make up for a completely care-free and comfortable outfit, suited for those sunny soft winter brunches. The great part about this look is that you can pair the top and shorts together or wear them as separates. Pair a silk blouse with these shorts for the day and slip into a solid coloured blazer with this top and your favourite pair of jeans for the night. Further, you can always swap the boxy top with a tailored blazer for the super chic short-suit look. A basic white T-shirt helped me instill a break in the print, besides keeping me warm. I preferred wearing these neutral flats, since I felt anything taller would be too much leg. 

Until I re-style it soon, I say "¡Hola Spring." Have a wonderful holiday season.

Wearing - 

Boxy Top and Shorts - TrimmingsAndLace

T-Shirt - Next

Bag - Mom's (Chanel 2.55)

Flats - H&M

Bangles and bracelets - Westside (here), FabAlley, Gifted

Ring - Myntra.com

Mid Finger Ring - ASOS

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Love

Agam

Days I Dream Blue

                                                                             

                                                                                  

                                                                         

                                                                         

                                                                                

A quick hello to all of you and some random rumblings. October has started. My favourite month and time to bring in all the festivities. Stay tuned, because TrimmingsAndLace is all set for a bigger, grander ride. Loving the projects I am currently working on. Details soon! Totally crushing bejeweled hues for Fall. Loving monotone nails too. But Fall favourites sum up for another post. Have you seen the latest additions to The TrimmingsAndLace Collection and have you followed me on Instagram. No? Hover over the links!

Have a wonderful week everyone. Love!

Wearing - 

T-Shirt - ZARA

Shorts - Local Store (Chandigarh) (Last worn here)

Sandals - Marie Claire (here)

Neck-piece - 8teen Style Boulevard (here)

Rings - Myntra.com

Bracelets -  ALDO, Splash, Gifted

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Love

Agam

Chained Love : TrimmingsAndLace For ShopImagine

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If not a lover, I have been a forever admirer of baroque prints and chain prints. For me, they are reminiscent of the 16^th – 17^th century French royalty, perhaps from what I remember from my History textbooks. These prints undoubtedly spell creative genius as they involve completely different elements put together to create some harmonious artwork. Made covetable in the 1980s by Gianni Versace, chain prints advanced from the classic blacks and golds to the reds, blues, greens and even fuschias (love this). These prints particularly experienced a revival and a transformation from the couture to the wearable segment, a likely result of the Versace for H&M collections last year.

I couldn’t lay my hands on any such piece last year, so when I saw this play-suit at ShopImagine as part of their California Collection, I knew this one was an instant grab. The wonderful team at ShopImagine were extremely kind and generous to send it across to me. The laid-back drive of this play-suit crafted in a semi-silk luxe fabric, makes it my favourite for all those evening into the night events. Having worn it for a casual day-out and an evening getaway, for this particular look I just wanted to sit back, enjoy the monsoon showers over some hot chocolate. I added a mix of gold and silver via my cuffs, a neck-piece for texture, zipped up my gladiator flats and was on my way. 

ShopImagine houses the latest in chic fashion with pieces so multi-faceted that you can transform them from day to night and from formal to informal with minimal effort. The ordering process is easy and the delivery is prompt. But what makes you the happiest is the package your product comes in – neat, classy and simply beautiful. Also, ladies ShopImagine provides you with a lingerie shopping experience like no other. With much to choose from and a lingerie stylist on the go, your shopping woes are sorted with a mere click.

My ShopImagine  love affair now extends to all of you. Yes, all you lovely TrimmingsAndLace readers can avail an exclusive 30% shopping discount at ShopImagine. All you need to do is shop and use the discount code – SISTYLST30G

Wearing - 

Play-Suit - c/o Shop Imagine (Shop)

Bag - Forever 21

Flats - Thrifted (here)

Neck-piece -XOXO Accessories

Cuffs - Westside and Mom's (here)

Bracelet - Gifted

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Love

Agam