What: Monochrome Striped Shirt
Where: Stall Opposite Elco Market, Hill Road, Bandra
Price: Rs. 300
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What: Matte Nailpaint
Where: Stall Outside Amar, Borivali West
Price: Rs. 50
If you can believe it, everything in this image is for less than Rs. 500!! No really!
I've been lusting after Matte Nailpaints for a few months now. However, since Nail paints are always an indulgence for me, I can't quite justify the price tags that go with them. So of course when I found these beauties on the street for, can you believe it, 50 bucks, I had to share! Since I hate to share stuff without trying it first, I used these for almost a month before this post and I have zero complaints. Two coats and they last forever!! Chipping is minimal and yes, I got myself one in almost every color! Definitely a brilliant buy.
Its Tuesday folks!! If you've been reading the blog recently then you know that I've started a series where every Tuesday I share three ways to wear one key piece of clothing. The warm response I've received has made me consider making this a weekly piece. Since we've got summer beating down on us, I decided to style a summer staple, a white shirt dress. This shirt dress was a complete bargain for Rs. 400 and I decided to give you three summer appropriate looks using this very versatile piece. In case, you haven't yet invested in a white shirt dress, I bet this one will make you think about it!
Look 1: The Working Girl
For those ladies who need to mix in a bit of white into their summer wardrobe, I give you this look with the white shirt dress and white striped trousers. This first look is perfect for hot summer afternoons when you have to run from one meeting to another. The lipstick and the sunglasses bring in a pop of color to an otherwise monochrome outfit. Try using it as a front slit top by unbuttoning the bottom few buttons and you've got a perfect, casual workday outfit.
Look 2: The Coachella Babe
This is for all those gypsy women out there. For this look, I've paired my white shirt dress with a aztec print skirt that's worn as a top and the shirt is used as a jacket. I love the almost superman feeling this look gives me. Paired with a host of chunky jewelry and strappy gladiators, its the perfect look for waltzing into coachella or any weekend music festival with style.
Look 3: The Working Boho
The final look is somewhere in between the above two extremes. Here I wore the white shirt dress as a dress and piled on my bohemian accessories. I'm wearing a pair of boho earrings on the shirt dress as well as my tie-up pom pom sandals. The overall look is serious yet individualistic. I added an ikat print bag to complete the look.
I love to think of white dresses as an almost blank canvas which can be painted any way you like. These pieces are versatile as well as wardrobe staples, no matter what the occasion.
Look 1: The Working Girl
For those ladies who need to mix in a bit of white into their summer wardrobe, I give you this look with the white shirt dress and white striped trousers. This first look is perfect for hot summer afternoons when you have to run from one meeting to another. The lipstick and the sunglasses bring in a pop of color to an otherwise monochrome outfit. Try using it as a front slit top by unbuttoning the bottom few buttons and you've got a perfect, casual workday outfit.
Look 2: The Coachella Babe
Look 3: The Working Boho
I love to think of white dresses as an almost blank canvas which can be painted any way you like. These pieces are versatile as well as wardrobe staples, no matter what the occasion.
White Shirt Dress: Rs. 400, Colaba Causeway
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Weekends mean you can wear what you want right? This weekend, I decided I wanted to wear my new pyjama shirt to anything I would have to go to! And that's something I feel a lot of people want to do at times. The best way to utilise your wardrobe to the fullest is to come up with ways to wear what you already have. Thankfully wearing pyjama shirts out of bed is a great trend that's been hitting the streets for a while so these looks work for almost any situation!
Look 1: Just Out of Bed Brunch Date
Pyjama Shirt: Rs. 400, Colaba Causeway
Pink Shorts: Rs. 500, FashionatClick
Tassel Bag: Rs. 660, Sugarbox
Heels: Rs. 1200, Zara
This look is for those times when you simply can't be bothered to get dressed up for a brunch date. Yes, if you have a nice pair of floral pyjamas, then that's really all you need. I paired it with my bright shorts and pulled my hair up in a bun. Add a pair of heels to look a bit smarter and you've got a laid back yet chic brunch outfit. I kept my makeup simple and added just a tanned moisutriser and lip balm with a hint of liner. Yep, this takes less than five minutes to do!
Look 2: Slouchy Chic
Pyjama Shirt: Rs. 400, Colaba Causeway
Denim Culottes: Rs. 750, Bhane Clothing
Bag: Rs. 550, Colaba Causeway
Black Brogues: Rs. 500, Big Bazaar
Every girl has one of those days when she simply doesn't want to dress up but look dressed up while being super comfortable. This look is perfect for the days when you just want to rock slouch and still look polished. I paired the pyjama shirt with denim culottes and tie up brogues. I added a belt to clinch in the waist and done. Perfect for those weekend business meetings!!
Look 3: Classy Date Night
Pyjama Shirt: Rs. 400, Colaba Causeway
Denim Jeans: Rs. 750, Big Bazaar
Belt: Rs. 450, H&M
Heels: Rs. 1200, Zara
Mint Clutch: Rs. 650, Sugarbox
The final look is my absolute favorite! The simplest way to wear your pyjama shirt while still look dressed up is to pair it with a pair of fitted denims. This is my favorite way to wear the shirt, and I'd totally wear it to a party or a fancy dinner date!! The most important thing is to not let conventional boundaries define you. Remember, if you feel fabulous in something, then you'll look fabulous!
Photo Credits: Shruti Phulgirkar
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What: Floral Pyjama Shirt
Where: Colaba Causeway
Price: Rs. 400
The great thing about shopping on the streets is that you sometimes find the most beautiful things you never expected you'd own. On one such trip, I ended up finding this absolutely luscious silk, with tags, river island floral pyjama shirt. Honestly, I used to have silk pyjamas as a child and I was absolutely stoked to find these beauties in a revamped, perfect for spring avatar! I'll be styling these in the next post so stay tuned!!
What: Tan Sandals
Where: Colaba Causeway
Price: Rs. 350
These tan flats have been on my lustlist/wishlist for the longest time now! If there's one thing that screams summer, it's these tan strappy beauties. I absolutely love the idea of wearing a pair of strapping sandals with light summery dresses and when I saw these gorgeous shoes for a complete bargain, I couldn't resist. Yes, I will have an outfit with these coming up soon on the blog! Till then, stay tuned!
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What: Metal Frame Transparent Aviators
Where: Colaba Causeway, Stall outside Leopolds
Price: Rs. 200
If you've been seeing a lot of celebrities embrace their Geeky Side but simply haven't been able to find a way to channel your inner sexy geek, this one's for you. These glasses are a complete bargain and a must have to get your nerd on! Oh, and if you need to get a pair of sunglasses too, you can probably get them for even lower prices!!
Have you tried transaparent aviators?? Yes? How did you style yours?
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#ThriftOnThursdays: Royal Pickings, Afghan Jhumkas for a Total Bargain
What: Gold Afghan Earrings (aka Jhumkas)
Where: Janpath Market, Delhi
Price: Rs. 350
A few weeks ago, I happened to find myself in our very own Capital City (Delhi for all the non-Indians) and in the few hours that I was in the city, I had to do a spot of street shopping. I managed to find Janpath while roaming around (no, I wasn't consciously trying to find it but rather just chanced upon it) and I got myself some really beautiful afghan jhumkas. These are great for wearing as statement pieces with ethnic outfits or as an interesting headgear with your more boho outfits! Check out my Instagram for some inspiration on how you can wear this beauty yourself.
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