Chiconomical

It's holiday season and I'd asked my amazing followers to throw out some challenges to me! One of my lovely readers decided to make it difficult for me and threw a challenge to style a look mixing three prints and five colours in a single look! That meant, I had to dig deep into my inner style diva and find something really interesting that didn't look completely crazy. Not really sure I've tried, but we're going to try anyway.


1. That Girl Next Door



This is honestly one of my favourite looks and is most definitely something I'd wear on a regular basis if I was living in a cooler country. Florals for fall are actually one of my favourite things in the world! Add a bit of stripes and gingham and you've got an outfit that has all of my favourite prints together in a beautiful medley!

2. The Jungle Book




Did someone say avante garde? Well, this is the street version of what I'd consider avante garde. I started with this beautiful camo print maxi skirt and then added a beautiful scarf to bring together the animals and the jungle all in one look. Yes it isn't something that not everyone would wear but I'm actually really chuffed at how it turned out!

3. The London Girl


The easiest way to jazz up any outfit is to add a statement print to it. You can easily make an outfit look more polished if you just add a statement piece. While this skirt was seen first on Chicwish, I actually got mine from ali express because ahem...we're poor and it's actually possibly the real price for it. Either way, this one of those outfits I'd wear for an office party.

And that's all folks.... I really hope you enjoyed these looks. I'd appreciate it if you could leave me a comment with your favourite from these three! This post is shorter than the usual ones but I hope you come by tomorrow to see some more three ways to wear because we're in the last leg of this year and I'm going to try and share several style challenges through this week!

It's 10 days to Christmas and that means all the crazy Christmas jumpers are out. I absolutely love a red jumper and think they're a staple for this season and they instantly make you look better without a lot of effort. I know a lot of people who sometimes struggle with oversized jumpers so this guide is here to help all of you navigate the knits with style!


A Classic Christmas Party Look


If there's one trend that can define 2018 then it has to be animal print. A fitted at the waist, skirt with an oversized jumper can really create a simple but striking party look. The animal print on the skirt actually compliments the scarf with it's colours in the same shade range but still adds a classic twist to a very modern look. A pair of simple heels, and minimal makeup and you've got a look that's a perfect party outfit but can still be warm and cosy at the same time!

The Fashionista Look



You know what's the easiest trick to make people think you've got that fashion gene even when you don't? It's simply wearing something people would not imagine together. This outfit is actually very simple, but it packs a punch mainly because people it's colour combination that isn't usually worn. Colour-blocking is a trend that's old but it's still a great little trick to bring back to create a simple but fashionable look. Believe me, you'll have atleast one person comment on how this is a combination they didn't think of before!

The Slouchy Cool Look



Finally, this is probably a look that I think many people would shy away from and I understand that. Shock people by pairing a slouchy jumper with a pair of palazzos instead of a more fitted set. The trick (as I always tell you) is to add a statement belt to it so that you aren't drowning in fabric. While the ones I'm wearing have a fabric belt with them, any statement belt would work just as well. I added the scarf because I can't keep away from it and hello, how pretty is that print!!

That's all for today folks. I hope this gives you a little bit of inspiration for a Christmas look. If red isn't your colour, stay tuned because there are going to be several more outfits coming up through this week to hopefully give you some more style inspiration! Till then, have a great day and a very Merry Christmas!!

Winter doesn't have to spell goodbye for your Indian kurtas and shirt dresses. Shirt dresses are a one of my wardrobe staples and I usually wear these to work as well as on the weekends. Since the temperatures are dropping a little bit, I thought I'd share some of my favourite ways to wear a shirt dress when the temperatures drop.




A Shirt Dress with Boots


So this is possibly the easiest way to wear a shirt dress. Slap on a pair of tights and cosy boots and chances are, you'll be able to face a slightly chilly fall day with no effort. Of course, I'd say keep a denim jacket closeby for cooler evenings. I added a belt to cinch in the waist because otherwise I feel like a sack of potatoes but if you are somebody who likes boxier silhouettes, you can just as easily skip that!

A Shirt Dress with A Shawl



Yes I know what you're thinking, shawls are for old people but just hear me out. A blanket scarf or a chunky shawl is actually a super underrated accessory in my opinion. For this look, I simply added a lovely thick knit scarf around my neck and belted it to create a totally different outfit. It's literally the first outfit with an extra piece of accessory that completely changes the look. I've picked a scarf in a contrasting colour but this works just as well with any shawl or blanket scarf you have lying around. The belt will keep it from making you look like your drowning in fabric and give you a bit of shape. It's a simple but effective way to update your normal outfit.

A Shirt Dress as A Jacket



Finally, you knew this was coming the moment I said it was a shirt dress. This look is all about taking a simple denims and white tshirt look and taking it up another level by adding key accessories. I added the shirt dress as a long jacket and then also added some of my statement bohemian pieces to create a whole gypsy vibe. Overall, this is the look I'd wear the most on the weekends and it gives you room to really dress up or dress down the outfit depending on your mood.

I hope you enjoyed these three looks! If you don't have a shirt dress or maybe just have a regular maxi dress you can check out my last three ways post that gives you tips on exactly that! A fun side effect of this style challenge is that you can swap out the dress with a simple button down and a pair of tailored trousers and use the exact same tips I've given about to create looks using a printed button down shirt. Honestly, the basic concept is exactly the same irrespective of whether it's a dress or a shirt. Try it!



PS: If you enjoyed this series, please leave me a comment below and tell me your favourite look of the three! I love hearing from you guys and the feedback would mean the world to me!!

Outfit Details: 

Shirt Dress: Rs. 799, Spoyl
Boots: Rs. 1200, Forever21
Mustard Scarf: Rs. 500, Forever21
Black Boots: Rs. 1199, Zara
White Tshirt: Rs. 200, Koovs
Denims: Rs. 1500, Asos
Obi Belt: Rs. 1000, Label Life

If there's one colour that defines autumn for me this year, it's Autumn. If you're Mumbai or some other such tropical country like me, chances are, there is no winter and that requires you to wear several layers. But it doesn't mean you can't wear a simple outfit that will work with or without layers depending on where you stay.



Today's look features my ankle length paperbag waist trousers that featured heavily in this year's Navratri Outfit Post (you definitely need to see that post if you haven't already!). The look is something that you can create easily using pieces you already own and is the perfect (in my book) winter workwear look. For this look, I've paired my mustard yellow paperbag trousers with a simple knitted cropped jumper. I've added a pair of classic black pumps and that's all. The look is minimal and can be replicated using anything similar that you own. The idea was to take some of my favourite summer pieces (these trousers were a sunny day favourite) and throw them in together with a winter staple like this classic black jumper. I've actually had this in my wardrobe for around 3 years now and it's still going strong.



A randoms story about this post? I wasn't sure I wanted to even post a single picture from this look once I had them. I thought it might be too normal and not inspiring enough for you. But then a chance conversation with a friend made me realise it's okay to post normal pictures. Not all of you will be interested in the crazy looks I create and sometimes, it's okay to wear something completely normal and run of the mill. All you need to do is own it!

Mumbai and winter? Yes, if you've lived in a city like mine you're probably laughing at me and I hear you! But there's also an equal number of you who live in places that do have more than one season and I thought it would be a fun challenge to create looks for all of you guys who live in cooler cities.



1. Maxi Dress with Polo neck




I'm a huge fan of layering and winter is all about layering. I love warm jumpers and if you've got a very summery maxi dress around, pairing it with a jumper is probably a good idea. The trick is to wear thin enough layers depending on where you are. If you are in a place that's got cooler temperatures, you can always double jumper up (yes that's definitely a thing now) and layering a jumper below and on top too!

2. Maxi Dress with Denim Jacket




Denim jackets are the one thing that will change your wardrobe game. A great layer to keep you warm, especially in a tropical country like India, denim jackets essentially look good with everything! This trick actually works with almost all outfits. Add a denim jacket on top of almost any look and you'll be toasty and still look chic without putting in a whole lot of effort.

3. Maxi Dress with Tights



Okay, so I might have cheated and not actually worn tights for creating this look but you get it yes?  A great way to stay warm and not look very bulky is to add a pair of tights under the dress. If you want to be warmer, thermal vests are also a great way to use your summer clothes and still stay toasty! If you still get cold feed, swap out the ankle boots I'm wearing for knee high boots and I assure you you'll be super cosy but still look chic!

A few tips in creating the overall look. First, boots are a great way to add some warmth to any outfit. I am a huge fan of ankle boots and think that investing in a mid heel shoe is a great investment for winters. A good quality jacket is the second piece that you should invest in because these are functional and fashionable. A denim jacket or a faux leather jacket is definitely something you need to consider adding to your wardrobe. The trick is to invest in key pieces that will last you for several years and stay classic through the years.

I hope this post gave you some tips on how you can utilise those summer maxi dresses and beach dresses into your winter wardrobe. Considering the tropical climate in India, layering helps with making the most of your summer pieces. If you want a closer look at this outfit, don't forget to swing by my Instagram!