Last Tuesday I went shopping. It was absolutely brilliant and I loved every minute of it! I think shopping's my drug. I can shop all the time and especially if its shopping for jewellery!! So I had a pretty awesome day checking out stuff on the streets (and MAN! was it some good stuff) as I had to send some things for my sisters.
Its funny how a perfect day can turn into a nightmare in about a microsecond. I got home (extremely proud of my purchases) and mom told me that my sister's grandpa (so in a way my own aswell) had passed away. Since then we've been running around making arrangements and have barely slept for about 10 hours between all of us. This whole situation has made me think of how fragile life can be. It takes less than a second to move from exhilaration to excessive tears. I didn't think I would have been able to do much blogging but I think this is my way of trying to heal myself. If we all keep crying, who's going to take of everything? Atleast that's what I've been saying to myself. So, in an (dunno how successful) attempt to bring back a bit of normalcy in my life, here's a round up of all the things I got for my cousins.....
Its funny how a perfect day can turn into a nightmare in about a microsecond. I got home (extremely proud of my purchases) and mom told me that my sister's grandpa (so in a way my own aswell) had passed away. Since then we've been running around making arrangements and have barely slept for about 10 hours between all of us. This whole situation has made me think of how fragile life can be. It takes less than a second to move from exhilaration to excessive tears. I didn't think I would have been able to do much blogging but I think this is my way of trying to heal myself. If we all keep crying, who's going to take of everything? Atleast that's what I've been saying to myself. So, in an (dunno how successful) attempt to bring back a bit of normalcy in my life, here's a round up of all the things I got for my cousins.....
I actually own the same neck-piece. And since my sister really liked it, I got one for here aswell!
Rs. 500, Bandra, Linking Road
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This is the exact same spike necklace I got, but unfortunately I didn't have time to take any pictures, so I've posted this other picture. I have a thing for spikes currently and can't seem to get enough!
Rs. 400, Bandra, Linking Road
There was another necklace and two gorgeous rings I bought aswell, but I don't have any pictures, and since I've already sent the items in question to my sisters, I can't get any! I will try to ask them to send me pictures if they can. Sorry, I couldn't even find any similar items online.
And that was the section of the gifts for my cousins. I also got some things for myself (shocker!). I got TWO striped tees and wait till you hear what I paid for it! Your gonna love me! And I also got myself another spike-tastic neckpiece and a quilted bag! Take a look!
This H&M top is one that I've been lusting after for a very long time! Unfortunately it was sold out on the website, however, the brilliant Bandra streets have come to my rescue
Rs. 150, Bandra, Gazebo!!!
And since the first one was so brilliant, I HAD to get this in black as well! So yup, I got TWO for 300!! How brilliant am I?! You can get it here on the H&M website.
Rs. 150, Bandra, Gazebo!
This necklace is such a versatile piece that I simply had to get it. Big thanks to my best friend for pointing it out. Sorry for the rubbish picture, I really do need to start teaching myself photography.
Rs. 400, Bandra, Linking Road
And lastly, a quilted bag! I've wanted one for ages, and I know I'm about two years too late, but I've never found a bag before that was big enough till now. And such a bargain too! Its gorgeous, the picture doesn't do it enough justice.
Rs. 350, Bandra, Linking Road
Do you like my purchases? Leave me a comment as to how you would style them! I'd love to hear from you.
And as I finish this post, I think Grandpa would want us to think of the good times, to remember him during the good times and smile in the face of adversity...the way he did. Here's to one of the most amazing, humble, loving human beings I've met in my life. You are missed.....and always remembered.
Sorry for having been away so long. I've been studying away like crazy for my entrance exams. In case you were wondering, they went just fine. Hopefully I'l get the university of my choice....fingers crossed. I've also had quite an exciting week. No, I won't bore you with how hard it was to cram about a million concepts and not mess them up. But....I did receive a parcel from my dearest dearest sister!!
So, I have been lusting after neon items for quite some time. Yes, I know I'm a little late to this trend but then, I'm in India. And my mum tends to cringe when I push the envelope. So, I was browsing the online sales recently for a neon something that is completely out of character for me, coz, I felt I needed to jump into it without fear. Result, a lime neon lace top from River Island!! And my sister was kind enough to gift it to me!
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Now that I have it though, I can't help but feel that its a bit too bright for the Indian sensibilities. Because while it looked quite limey instead of neon in the picture(oh, wait, was that just me?) its more of a I have to cover my eyes or I'l burn them bright neon! Also, I've got a size 8 which is quite baggy for me so I guess that's making me feel a bit off about it again. Its currently sold out on the site though, so I guess its just me maybe? Do you have it? HOW did you style it??! I think I need a bit of help( wait, should I have admitted that being a fashion blogger?!)I think the safest way to wear it without feeling too out of place is pair it with all black. This is a look I could come up with when I was messing around online on polyvore.
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On a much brighter side though, I've got a new dress. It's got stripes, so you KNOW I'm in love with it. Oh, and my sister's designed it! So its literally ONE OF A KIND!!!! I'm going to be posting some outfit posts in it as soon as my best friend can manage to take a few good pictures. (Look at me planning outfit posts!!) So, thats all from me for today. I promise I'm gonna be more regular now that the exams are over! Stay tuned for more street shopping posts as I go shopping in the coming week!