Fun Is Where We Are

Sometimes, its good to let go. Let all the madness come spilling out , let our crazy side take over , because we have a chance to discover a second side of ourselves. And not to mention , its fun! Coming back , when we were doing this shoot , we wanted the fun colors to stand out, let loose our wild side . So, we paired this one-shouldered Forever 21 dress with a pink feathered owl necklace , lots of bangles and a lime green clutch.  We added hot pink peep toes with a bow detail and a matching FCUK watch. How did you guys have fun?

               Dress : Forever 21     Shoes : Aldo    Clutch : Perlini     Watch : FCUK     Bangles and Bracelets : Assorted 

On Vasundhara's Lips : Clinique Lip Gloss 

Revisiting Lucknow

Recently , for an event , I had to dress up in the traditional costume of a state. And of course , me being me , I looked for the most exotic and OTT one I could find. And what better than a benarasi lehenga in brocade work with typical Lucknowi ada ( read Umrao Jaan )? So, dressed in a silk and brocade lehenga I walked down the ramp. For the jewelry , I chose a traditional 'kundan' neckpiece with matching earrings , a crescent shaped 'maang tikka' , and lots of bangles.I also added a 'jhumar' with matching 'kadas' in 'jadtar'. The shoes are by Minelli (invisible here). Hope u enjoy the pics!

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  How did you go the traditional way?

xoxo 

Tanya 

Because a Girl Needs Pink

Pink is one colour that truly embodies the spirit of a woman. A hot pink for the parties , a bubblegum shade for a date or a fuchsia for a night of dancing with friends , there is a shade for every mood. Pink is a timeless color and can be carried off by anyone. However , in the olden days , this was not so! Who could wear pink was dictated by a set of rules called the Sumptuary Laws! Can you believe that? How can  a girl of today live without pink! Thankfully , we are now ''allowed''to wear this amazing colour. How do we pair our pinks? A light shade of pink can be paired with a rich , dark colour and a killer pair of heels for a night out or a neutral color and wedges for the perfect brunch date. A deeper shade of pink is more suited for the night if paired with dark colours like navy but it looks equally amazing for a day look if paired with denims or capris. Here , we paired hot pink pants from Vero Moda with an abstract print top with a lace back and added a Guess bag in white to tone down look. How did you pair your pink? 

Pants- Vero Moda 

Shoes- Aldo

Rings- Local Store

Bag - Guess

How did you take on this trend? Write to us and let us know!

-Xoxo

Red Wine

Red is a beautiful , bold colour. Anything red makes a striking impression. They may love it or they may hate it. But they will never be lukewarm about it! Which is why it is also a very tricky color to pull off but if done right , it can make you the belle of the ball.  When wearing red  , bottoms or a top , keep everything else simple to make the red pop out. The easiest thing to do is to pair it with a neutral color like white or beige. If you want to experiment a little and move out of your comfort zone , try pairing it with a solid colored tank or vest. Wear minimal jewelry otherwise your outfit may become overpowering. How did you pair your red?

Here, I paired my Zara denims with a white Ann Taylor shirt and Aldo heels in black and red. I added my good ol' Guess clutch and a ring to go. How did you ladies rock this trend?

Rain and Rainbows

It is surprising how much cheer and joy a single downpour can bring! What began for me as a boring day turned into an adventure as we all left everything to get soaked in the rain.Just because it is raining and you know you are going to get wet does not mean you step out of the house looking boring and drab!In fact , it is that time of the year when you can get away wearing anything. Almost anything. It is warm enough to wear shorts and cool enough to wear denims. However , there are a few to's and not-to's. Here are a few tips so you can look your best this season.


When going out,wear waterproof make-up. Even if it rains , you will still be looking your usual amazing self. Make sure you wear clothes that dry easily so that you do not form a puddle around you when you reach your destination.
Wear rubber shoes and chappals instead of leather ones so that your favourite pair of shoes is not ruined. However , if I am heading out and those heels are a must ,I carry them with me.

Avoid wearing white and other colors and materials that tend to become transparent because there is nothing tackier than peek-a-boo underwear. Another fashion no-no in the monsoon is leather as it tends to become clingy and trust , the feel of leather against your skin is not good.

Another must have this season is funky and cool umbrellas. Classy like Blair or  
funky like Katy Perry?    

What is your secret mantra this monsoon?

Hairband Frenzy

Hair bands can be used to jazz up any outfit. They lend a girly outlook to any outfit. A name that is synonymous  
with hairbands is Blair Waldorf. She almost single-handedly brought the hairband into the limelight! She made it a staple in any girl's wardrobe. She dons these beauties in many of her looks in her show , Gossip Girl. Blair enjoys wearing bow headbands , headbands with floral accents and even turban headbands! Sometimes she even uses a scarf to pull back her hair. Today I am going  to list some of my favorites from the show. Hope you enjoy them!

How did you wear your hairband? Send us pictures and we will publish them!

xoxo

Do It Yourself : Funky Rings

Chunky and quirky rings can add the 'fun' element to any outfit. Recently we just toyed around with a few ideas and came up with fun, quirky rings! Check out the supplies list to get started making your own!

Supplies





Things you will need : Wax , Wax Molds , Crayons in different colors , A simple ring

Procedure

Steps:

1) Heat some wax in a bowl till it acquires a paste like texture. 

2) Put in a piece of crayon in the color you like. Add more crayon pieces for darker tones. Don't afraid of experimenting!

3) Pour a small amount of wax in the mold. Make sure you don't pour in too much otherwise your ring will get quite bulky and thick. 

4) Set the wax to dry for about two hours in the mold. 

5) After the wax has set , remove it gently from the mold. 

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6) Now attach the ring to the wax and your quirky ring is ready to be worn!

A tip - after you have enough practice with this , you can start carving your rings. When the wax is slightly wet , carve the design you want in it. You can also use 3-D outliners and glitter to decorate your ring.

Hope you got some ideas from this! Write to us if you have any ideas and we will publish them , crediting you of course!

                     xoxo- Tanya and Aayushi

Bagalicious

Bags are not merely an accessory but for a woman, they are essentials! Bags can either make or break an outfit.Having been around since the Egyptian era when they were worn around the girdle, the ''bag'' has evolved to take many shapes and forms over the years. And yet , some bags have remained just the same.. The iconic Hermes Birkin named after Jane Birkin , the Lady Dior by Dior or the classic quilted Chanel are some examples of such bags. Aayushi and I list the ones at the top.

The Kelly Bag

This bag by  Hermès is named after the beautiful Princess Grace Kelly of Monaco and is one of the most coveted bags in the world. This bag exudes elegance and its classic , clean lines perfectly describe the modern day woman.

The Birkin Bag

It is one of the most famous handbags in the world, but what is so special about the iconic Hermès Birkin bag that makes it so attractive?The Hermès Birkin is the Holy Grail of purses. It is one of the doyen of all handbags.Fashionistas fawn over them, Kim Kardashian has more than 6 of them and Victoria Beckham is reputed to have over a hundred. The Birkin is the undisputed Queen of Bags.
For lucky fashionistas who do own a Birkin, it is like carrying a work of arm on your arm.So if you got it , flaunt it!

The Classic Chanel 

One of the most iconic designer bags in the world is Coco Chanel's quilted chain-handle bag, the Chanel 2.55; still as popular today as its initial creation in 1955.Carried on arms of the rich and famous the world over, the Chanel 2.55 chain bag represents the epitome of style and the ultimate status symbol.

The Lady Dior

The Lady Dior bag was designed by Dior for Princess Diana.A bag this lush deserves the spotlight.The bag came into the spotlight after Charlotte , of Sex and the City, was spotted with it multiple times. The Lady Dior bag offers the best of two worlds, pairing neutral elegance with a red carpet demeanor; its suppleness is as cozy as the feather-soft pillow your head sinks into at the end of a long day! 

  Which bag according to you should be here on this list ? 

Away At Sea

This summer nautical stripes are in! Rock these with a simple pair of denims and a cross-body bag for a casual day out or throw on a blazer for that amazing dance party. Add some chunky bracelets and a couple of rings and you are good to go . Just remember, with sailor stripes, less is more. Good luck ladies!

Some Celebs Working This Trend

Image Courtesy: Yogen Shah, Getty Images

Chitrangada  and Zoe show off their curves in stripes. Notice how the stripes seem to elongate their torso making them look taller.  Send us your pictures to show how you worked sailor stripes this summer. 

Fashion Forward

For our first post we bring to you our favorite fashion icons. These are women who have changed the world of fashion through their ideas and style creating a whole new dimension in the world of fashion and style.

Audrey Hepburn

Hepburn is often referred to by the fashion media as the most important ‘style icon’ of the 20th century. The style of dress featured by Hepburn in her films strongly influenced the fashion of the period as her clothes and accessories were widely copied. The Little Black Dress became synonymous with her as did pearls , hats , scarves and pretty little ballerinas. She continues to inspire people and her sense of fashion is admired to date.

 

Blair Waldorf

Despite the fact that she is a fictional character, this elite Upper East Sider from Manhattan has managed to snag a spot in my fashion icons list. Blair’s style is very  classic, ethereal and polished.Her outfits are flawless, and she never has a hair out of place. Blair’s fashion sense quintessential upper-east-side stereotype and she carries it off like dream! She has single-handedly brought the headband back in style as shown in the television series , Gossip Girl.

                                                                         

Sonam Kapoor

This fashion diva sure knows how to rock her Sabyasachis and Cavallis. with her long legs, slim frame, pretty face, million-dollar smile and gorgeous long hair, Sonam carries off just about any look.Now being hailed as the Fashion Queen of Bollywood she plays with her clothes, accessories, hair and make-up to come up with a refreshing yet chic look each time.

Sonam Kapoor  

 

Coco Chanel

Gabrielle Bonheur “Coco” Chanel, also known as the greatest figure in 20th century fashion, was the founder of the notable fashion brand Chanel. This legend led women’s fashion into elegant, simple and menswear-inspired way in style.  Her unique and unquestionable way in presenting her fashion changed the values of a whole generation. 

 Who are your fashion icons?