Chiconomical

Hello blogosphere! How has your weekend been? Did you enjoy elaborate dinners and fancy outings and dreamy drives in the rains? I hope you did! I've had one of those weekends from hell, courtesy of my friendly neighborhood dentist (amazing what references kiddie shopping gets into your head!) who decided it was time to remove a particularly irritating tooth (I've been a regular at the dentists since my teeth decided they couldn't be bothered to stand in line). Result, well, I've had a bloody (and I mean literally!!) hole in my mouth which means I can't eat anything too hot, spicy, hard or in general, anything tasty. Blegh!

This week has been one of the most stressful ones ever. I had to make tough life decisions, run around the country (literally) and try not to screw all of it up while sleeping for less than two hours a day. Oh, and did I mention, I've finally enrolled in college for masters which means I'l be running around town for the next two years trying to make something of myself! (Must.Not.Panic)

My outfit of choice once I had some time to celebrate breathe was something slightly festive and complete all on its own. This dress/tunic is something I picked up with a crazy shopping spree with my cousin.









All in all, I love how the beads add that extra something to this look. Do you have some shiny beaded outfits you wear when you wanna feel glam without the effort? Tell me all about them in the comments. You can also share your outfits with me now on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest or Bloglovin! 

Sorry for being MIA this week. I've just been grappling with lots of big life decisions and a few handful of firsts! But more on that later. Here's a quick peek into my upcoming outfit post.

You know those times when you have a song stuck in your head and you can't seem to get it out no matter what you try? Well, that's pretty much my whole life. I always have a song in my head. I've been known to hum songs even when I'm writing exams or giving interviews! Yes, life's just not the same unless you use your mind to provide background music right?
So with this song (which is very true at the moment in many ways) stuck in my head, I decided I might just wear red, maybe that would help me find a new tune. (I'l let you know when it works!) This skirt used to be a backless dress, that just didn't fit right. Hello tailor! Bye useless dress!




I added my black satchel bag (remember when I wore it here) and white statement ring while keeping the look fairly simple. I believe that red is such a statement in itself that you don't need to clutter it with add-ons. Overall, very happy with the way it turned out!

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I've always been a huge Taylor Swift fan! The title track from her album Red is stuck in my head for some reason, so I thought, might aswell dress in red. Here's a sneak peek into my latest outfit post.

I wrote my last post (you can read it here) about dressing for girls who don't want a Marilyn Monroe moment when they're out and about town (that's quite a real possibility thanks to the windy rains we've been seeing!). Here's another way to dress along those lines.
I bought this playsuit last year before a trip to Goa with the family. While I haven't really worn it much after because mom's not really a big fan of it, its a pretty good outfit to wear on a casual Saturday. (Although living in India means anything this short will earn you lots of stares, but oh well).




The playsuit has tie up straps on top, which means you could easily throw this on over a swimsuit without much fuss(major selling point when you're dreaming of beaches). The little bow at the waist is just a cute little touch. I kept the look simple because I can't stand the heat that is follows heavy rains! Do you have those times when your travelling during rains and everything's drenched, then it stops and you've got a sticky, icky feeling? Please tell me you do!

Anyway, that's it for today. You can go through my old outfit posts here. You can show me your favorite summer outfits by sharing them with me on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest or Bloglovin! You could also share your links in the comments below! I love hearing from you! 

Anything with polka dots and pretty bows makes me feel instantly girly. Here's a little sneak peek into my affair with polka dots!

This clutch is my go to for weddings because I can't be bothered with fancy ones when I have to worry about wedding wear (but more on that later)! And black goes with everything doesn't it? DOESN'T IT?!?  Anyway, stay tuned to see the entire outfit. Till then, if you aren't already doing it, you can follow me on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest or Bloglovin! 

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Monsoons have been proclaiming their arrival for quite some time now. And not to mention the heat in the off time between intermittent showers. While its all good to be a cool fashionista and wear smart clothes such as mini skirts (like I did here) and maxis made of quick drying fabrics (see mine here) or maybe just a simple dress(the way I usually do here and here), I can't help but think of all those girls who are uncomfortable with anything that's built like a skirt. What do you do in this case? Why shorts of course! This is my take on how summer/monsoon dressing doesn't need to be very difficult and doesn't even require a lot of shopping if you have basics!








 I've got very few shorts (mainly because mom keeps rejecting the ones I get saying they're too short!) but these are those rare ones that have passed inspection. Also, they have an amazing amount of detailing on them that I love! All in all, a simple everyday look. You could replicate this look with absolutely any combination of shorts and tees in your closet with ease. Simple basics just need a good accessory to make you stand out, imho. So what are you waiting for? Grab those shorts and brave the rains in style!

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Clothes in the rains don't need to be complicated. Sometimes, simple outfits can still make you feel chic.
Here's a little sneak peek into my comfort dressing.

Some rainy days, you can't take the effort to figure out interesting combinations of  things in your wardrobe. At times like these, like a million others, I fall back to my wardrobe staple...aka stripes. And when its raining like there's no tomorrow, a quick drying skirt is all I need to look cool and feel comfortable. The fact that the outfit turned monochrome  was a happy coincidence. (Don't you love it when you can check two of your favorite trends together!)








The bag is an impulse buy that I wanted to give a DIY makeover to. However, that never really panned out, so till then I'm using it as a simple white accessory. Any ideas of DIYs you've done on bags? Send me your links in the comments. You could also send me your pictures on Twitter, Instagram or Pinterest! 

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I can't believe that an outfit I put together on a day when I felt no inspiration turned out to be one of my favorites this week! Here's a little peek into what it looked like!


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I have been leaning towards blue a lot lately. I seem to add atleast one piece of "blue" to my daily outfit to feel complete. On the other hand, mint is something I've been lusting after. I desperately want a few pieces in mint for my wardrobe. Especially after seeing the fabulous Jessica Quirk of What I Wore rocking it in various forms of minty goodness. But since the rains have been hampering me from venturing out onto the streets to hunt for mint, I've been shopping my wardrobe to satiate my mint needs. Result is this little jacket I found at the back of my closet, just screaming for a little love.