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Mondays making me moody and wishing the weekend was back. The dark clouds seem to be slowly rolling in and I think the monsoons aren't all the far. This is exactly why I decided we all needed a bit of bright summer inspiration. Of course, there isn't anything that says summer like bright colors! Today's look is for all the free spirits out there who simply don't care that the world is staring and wear what their heart desires.


A tasseled or pom poms top is something that's seen almost at every corner right now. This top is absolutely amazing and while I got mine in Sugarbox last month, you can actually find this tasseled off shoulder top at almost any street store. I decided to go bold with this look and pair it with my orange cotton skirt. This skirt was a street find and has seen me through summers and winters alike. I decided to add a scarf as a headband to complete the look. This something I actually wore on the way to the location and then from after too and while there were my fair share of stares on the way, outfits like this completely define my personal style. While I know you'll probably shy away from wearing blacks and brights in the summer, I'd say its something you must try! Think free spirit and colors that make you smile..

Hello Tuesday! It's yet another Tuesday and you know what that means! I've gone out and found three ways to wear something awesome. In case you've been thinking of investing in a piece that you just don't think you can get the best cost per wear out of, I've got you covered. While last week, I spoke about how to wear a white jumpsuit in three different ways, today I'm tackling its sometimes trickier cousin, the playsuit. A playsuit is what I'd define as the risque cousin of the more demure jumpsuit and is usually characterised by a mid thigh length and sometimes a much more forgiving fit. I decided to style this playsuit that's got an almost fairytale feel with its pastel blue color and ruffles three different ways. No, Koovs doesn't sponsor any of my wardrobe or posts although I sometimes wish they did! Anyway, onto the three simple, quick and unique ways to style this ruffled playsuit. Mind you, these tricks work well with almost any old playsuit you may have lying in your cupboard.



Candy Floss Gypsy

Summers almost always make me want to bring out the bright colors. This candy floss skirt was a street find that made my eyes hurt and that's just how I decided to buy it. The pop pink neon is such a cool color I almost wish I was popping a bubble gum while wearing this!


I layered my powder blue playsuit with this bright maxi skirt and added a few bohemian accessories to complete the look. The bag compliments and ties everything together too!

Classic Brunching

The simplest way to wear an outfit is by not adding any extra frills to it and letting it speak for itself. Since this playsuit has such a great style, I decided to wear it just the way it is with just a few pieces added to complete the look.


The necklace that I'm wearing is actually a pair of bowties (you may have seen me sporting it in this post) that I bought in the Quirk Box sale and decided to thread through an old broken necklace to make my very own new one! Adding a pair of flats and I'm all ready to walk into a sunday brunch in style!

Sweet Punk Rocker

Okay, this is the look I'm most excited about! If you're a girl who loves her frills as much as her boots then this look is for you.

For this look, I simply added a cropped black tshirt on top and topped off the look with a pair of ankle boots. You guys, this is one of my favorite looks and honestly, I love how unique and different it looks compared to the rest of the three looks!

I hope these looks have given you some outfit inspiration and help you find your own unique ways to wear something you already own. If you still then you need more inspiration, why not join us for The Chiconomical Insider that's launching next month. It's your one stop shop to style tips, places to shop and more. And the best part? It's absolutely free!

One thing that I love about working in Indian offices is the ability to fuse together Indian and workwear and create something that's really unique. While the last workwear outfit was about wearing Indian's clothes to work, today's outfit is a fusion of Indian sensibilities with western silhouettes that make it a real standout in terms of what you can wear to the office.

Photo Credits: Shruti Phulgirkar

Kurtis are what every girl seems to wear to office, sometimes even as much as 3-4 days a week. However, a side slit shirt dress is a welcome change and while it's really a kurti in disguise, you can wear it a few different ways and still have a new, interesting outfit each time.  

Do you wear Denims in summers? How do you style yours? Talk to me in the comments! 

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Summer, oh sweet summer. If you are still spending days in blacks and browns, I do believe you're an alien! (And I think I need to steal your powers of wearing black without melting in the Mumbai heat). Summers have truly taken over wardrobes in Mumbai and that means pulling out all those beautiful white clothes. I personally live in cotton kurtas and oversized t-shirts at the moment.

This is why I think a white jumpsuit is something every girl should own or DIY in her own closet. An all white outfit, however doesn't need to be boring. If you want to wear all white in summer, then I've got you covered. White jumpsuits can be tricky at times and just need a bit of attention to detail to really stand out. In a party full of flowy dresses in summer, a white jumpsuit can be just the knockout outfit that makes you stand out! Here are three ways to style a white jumpsuit for any ocassion!

Parisian Chic

Is there anything that says fashion more than parisian chic? I personally don't think so! If you're ever in doubt about how to style a solid colored jumpsuit, add a printed scarf to it. Since it's summer, I added a square scarf and knotted it around my neck. A white jumpsuit may look drab to some but trust me, its a statement piece for summer all by itself. This look works great for hot summer days where you want to look fashionable and not have to burn in the tropical sun. Oh, and this works well with a hat too!

Summer Working Girl



White on white is a summer staple look. If you've got to wear a white jumpsuit to work, then an interesting way to add excitement to the whole look is to pair it with a white printed shirt. I added this white polka dot croptop shirt and a pair of teal block wedge heels. The overall outfit is perfect for Indian summer where you have to work but still stay cool. Monochrome outfits work best in summers and this look is great for corporate life.

Military Mama


This is the girl who got lost somewhere between being a free spirit and a solider. The easiest way to add a little edge to a regular outfit is to pair it with an olive jacket. This waterfall front jacket was something that I found online after literally a year of searching for the perfect color, style and cut. A waterfall neckline is something that I've debated wearing simply because sometimes its hard to get lots in all the waves. However, if you're on the fence about buying a waterfall jacket, don't be! Be patient and find the perfect wave for you and you'll be reaching for this as a light coverup. While layering in summer is something people shy away from, it is usually the thing to add a new dimension to an otherwise regular outfit. This look is perfect for walking around the city and being a tourist in warm weather!


Have you invested in a white jumpsuit yet? If yes, how do you wear yours? I know jumpsuits can be a bit of a one hat wonder at times so I hope this list of my top three ways to wear it has given you some wardrobe inspiration on how to wear a simple jumpsuit in summer.

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The summer heat that's caught hold of Mumbai means all the summer classics are now out for battling the heat. This means that the crop tops and palazzos are out and bonus points if they are white. Crop tops have been a summer staple for a few years now. In fact, I remember writing a post about how to wear crop tops and palazzos around three years ago, (gosh, has it really been that long??) on this exact topic where I spoke about how much I love minimal dressing for summer.


While the original post was about wearing bright colors and clean minimal summer outfits, today's outfit is about drama. It's always fun when you can add drama to an outfit which screams minimalist summer style. Here, I've paired a white, off shoulder front tie crop top with a pair of printed palazzos. If you want to check all of summer 2017's hottest trends in one outfit, this is probably the kind of outfit you'll wear.



I added two chokers (a version of layering with chokers), one velvet and another in simple lace to create a thicker choker. Ideally, you could even get away with wearing a thick satin ribbon for this style. The rest of the look is simple with my hair up in a messy bun (yes, yet another post where this is the look I'm sporting). Seriously, a top knot is the perfect summer hairstyle because it's just so simple to create a messy bun and call it fashion! (Believe me, I do it all.the.time). The overall look is the ideal weekend casual chic outfit. You could even wear this to a fancy summer garden party or brunch.

If you've tried wearing palazzos with croptops then I'd love to see how you've styled it. Share your looks with #Chiconomical to share your looks! (Psst...I'll even feature the best ones on my feed).

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Photo Credits: Shruti Phulgirkar

Do you wear Indian outfits to Work? What's your favorite look? Tell me in the comments

A monochrome shirt. A striped monochrome shirt. Is there anything better? How about one that's got the perfect price too! If you find yourself around Bandra, you must drop by the stall opposite Elco Market on Hill Road. This shirt is one of the most perfect street finds for this month. It's not see through, it's perfect for the office and it's really possible to wear on every ocassion. In case you still have doubts, swing by next week where I'll be sharing three ways to wear this beauty.


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If you've ever faced a situation where you invested in a beautiful bodycon dress, wore it once and then were at a complete loss about how to wear it without it looking the same, well you aren't alone! In this week's edition of ThreeWayTuesday, I share my take on wearing the same bodycon dress in three fresh, interesting ways so that you never have to feel or look the same inspite of wearing the same clothes.

I have been obsessed with Star Wars since I was a child. Indeed, I prayed for days to have Yoda as a pet (nope, no regular cats and dogs for me thank you!) and when that didn't happen, I went right ahead and pestered my parents to buy me a robot. Surely somebody had to be selling an R2D2 right? Fast forward to present day and I still obsess over my childhood characters and that's exactly how I ended up buying this dress! I saw it in a forever21 store, just lying that all lonesome on the rack and knew I was talking it home with me! Of course, as the story goes, I tire easily of wearing the same thing twice but since I'd paid full price (the horror!) I simply had to come up with ways to reuse it. Result? I've got three of my favorite looks to share with this bodycon dress!

Look 1: The Mad Scientist

 In case you are a girl who is all about her experiments in science, then this is a look that probably is what you walk around in. One of the most interesting ways to repurpose your labcoat is to use it as a layering piece. A quick way to tone down a rather bold bodycon dress (and let's face it, is there any other kind) is to pair it with a layer that's exactly its opposite. I love how this look is almost a bit of mad scientist and is great for quick little lunches and even those festivals that seem to be happening every weekend.

Look 2: The Demure Geek



Finally, if you're inner fashionista is actually a demure wallflowers, then this is a look that's speak to your soul. Yet another way to wear your bodycon dress is to pair it with a flowy skirt. Here, I paired it with my favorite type of skirt which is a midi skirt. I kept the look monochrome with a bit of color coming from my bag and heels. This look works well with pretty much any kind of skirt. Add a pencil skirt and a blazer and you've got a cool printed blouse to wear to work. An added bonus, you can add a blazer and take this look to work and then slip out into your original dress to get the perfect day to night transition outfit!

Look 3: The Coachella Girl



If you're a girl who can't get over coachella inspite of the festival being officially done, this look is for you. One of the simplest ways to reuse a bodycon dress is to wear it as a top. Especially with the current madness with bodysuits, its a nice little hack where you can use your bodycon dress to mimic a bodysuit. I love how bohemian yet simple this look is. Put your hair up in a messy top knot and add a pair of boots are you're good to go!