Tuesday, 19 August 2014

Back to the Roots















Crop top - Masaba Gupta | Pleated Trousers - Zara | Midi Ring - Valliyan by Nitya Arora | Bag - Steve Madden | Shoes - Zara | Sunglasses - Marc Jacobs | Watch - Michael Kors | Lipstick - MAC Ruby Woo | Nails - Maybelline Color Show Keep up the flame


Crop tops have seen a major revival.These cute crop tops I don't think  are going out of trend any sooner. Everyone seems to be too comfortable with crop tops.Crop tops in my opinion when styled correctly can be versatile and flattering.I have already styled a cute crop top with a maxi skirt here and also a cropped shirt here.This time I decided to pair it with high rise pleated trousers.To make the look stylish and chic I have added statement accessories and heels.To turn this look into a casual one, one could go sans any heavy jewellery and add flat sandals and a tote.

Sometimes while putting an outfit together selecting a neutral item and later working bold pieces around it is an apt way.When you have a nice bold print, mixing it with a neutral piece helps in maintaining subtleness in the outfit.

I didn't settle for the regular conventional solid, floral or logo crop tops, something bold which would make a statement was what I was looking for.Seldom you come across pieces with Indian ethnic traits which remind you of your roots and yet can be carried so effortlessly in a western look.The striking modern take on these ethnic symbols grabbed my attention.The rich fabric and the vibrant colour make it more appealing. With such crop tops you can go both traditional or western.

You guys already know what a midi rings buff I am.This beautiful statement midi ring is the newest addition to my midi ring stash.

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Tuesday, 5 August 2014

Monsoon Brights













Top,Pants - Zara | Bag - Dorothy Perkins from Jabong.com | Midi Rings - Aldo | Pearl Bracelet - Zara | On my nails - Maybelline Feisty Fuschia

I have this love hate relationship with rains and this year we have been waiting for monsoons with much anticipation.I do love the sweet smell of earth when the first showers hit the ground and also heavy rains but only when I am sitting at home sipping some green tea.Every time it rains I just dread getting out of the house.In monsoons for me there is no such day as a good hair day.It is quite a dilemma on how to arrive anywhere looking presentable.

During monsoons, it is better to be cautious about what outfit, make up and accessories you choose.The emphasis should be more on no fuss comfortable clothing.Adding a dose of rich vibrant colours to otherwise dull day is the way to go.Its best to wear easily drying light fabrics in monsoon.In monsoon again its difficult to wear denims and thats why I picked these light fabric blue pants for this post.Its bright to counter a dull day and the fabric is light and dries easily.Blue and black&white is a classic combination you can never go wrong with it.Monsoons bring dark gloomy days, so to cheer up your mood bring out those bold polka dots, aztec, geometric prints.Now coming to these black heels I have worn these because the look required it otherwise we cannot wear anything other than monsoon friendly footwear.

And as every year I do I am reminding myself not to stay gloomy like the weather but welcome the beautiful rains with a happy and cheerful face and also hopefully enjoy them till they last. 
Keep the above tips in mind dont let the rains be a dampener and hit the monsoons in style.


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Tuesday, 29 July 2014

Fashionlivre and Maybelline Popular Trendsetter

If you guys have seen my recent posts on Instagram and Facebook you must have seen this beautiful Maybelline Insta Glam Box Wedding Edition which I received for winning the Popular Trendsetter title of Fashionlivre and Maybelline India Summer Contest.

The Maybelline Insta Glam Box Wedding Edition

After a little research and going through many beauty blogs looking at the excitement and good reviews about this box I thought of reviewing it.Maybelline India periodically comes up with these boxes before this it was the Christmas box then the Valentine Box.They launched these Instaglam Wedding boxes around April or May I guess, right in time for the wedding season.There are 3 versions of these wedding boxes Red, Pink and Coral all comprising 7 products based on the version of the box.

I received the Pink box which has products in various hues of pink and shades which compliment pink.







The contents of the Pink Box are:

Maybelline The Colossal Kajal 12 Hour Smudge Free 

Maybelline Volume Express Hyper Curl Mascara 

Maybelline Color Show Eye Liner 03 – Ocean Blue 

Maybelline Cheeky Glow Blush – Peachy Sweetie 

Maybelline Color Sensational Lip Polish Glam 9 

Maybelline Diamond Glow Eye Shadow – Wine Pink 

Maybelline Color Show Nail Lacquer – Feisty Fuschia 


The packaging is really nice.The box contains 7 products with which you can create both day and night looks.Total price of all the products comes to Rs.2010.But this box comes with a special price of Rs. 1499.Its ideal for gifting someone.

Along with winning this box I had the opportunity to give a interview for the   Fashionlivre Speak section.I thoroughly enjoyed answering the questions.I have posted a few questions of the interview, for the full interview head to FashionLivre


“Fashionlivre Popular Trendsetter,” how does winning the title feel?
Feels great! That’s one really cool title.

What was the inspiration behind “Styllogue”?
My decision to start a blog was not a planned one. After completing my engineering degree and working for almost a year, I wanted to take up something creative without having to give up my job. I used to make fashion outfit sets on Polyvore like a hobby and save them on my phone, not even publish them. After sometime, I realized the content and outfit ideas were share worthy and that is how I ended up starting Styllogue.

Your blog enjoys a very favourable popularity and your looks are always loved by your followers. How does it feel to be a style icon?
It’s a responsibility; at the same time it feels good that you are inspiring people to try new things with fashion.

Your blog recently completed a successful year and you’ve enjoyed a remarkable level of appreciation. To what do you attribute this success?
Of course to my very small team, my close ones who have supported me and my lovely readers and followers who religiously read and follow Styllogue. It’s more than I could’ve ever asked for, feels great to achieve this milestone.
     
What is the number one fashion and beauty mantra you swear by?
Fashion mantra - when in doubt wear black. Beauty mantra would be - concentrate more on maintaining a healthy skin and body.

You complement your fabulous looks by choosing an equally fabulous location for your photos. How much work does it take to plan and prepare for a photo shoot?
Choosing the location for a post is a pretty difficult task. Even though you get a beautiful location, it’s not necessary it will go well with the outfit. We choose locations keeping in mind the theme of the outfit.

For the full interview head to FashionLivre

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