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Summers have given way to monsoons in Mumbai. As much as I love the pitter patter of rains, I've realised I like summers more purely because of the wide array of outfits I can wear thanks to the good weather. At the same time, summers also bring with them a sort of lethargy where all I want to to is sip my iced tea and sit in an airconditioned room. This outfit is for all those people who like to look put together without putting in too much effort. Ohh, fun fact, this complete outfit is thrifted, online! How cool is that?



So this top which has a rather sporty look to it has been on my list for a long time now. I've wanted one that was simple yet had those sporty stripes (yes, its me. I must have all the variants of a stripe in my life). Anyway, long story short, I saw a co-ord set on Spoyl with it, and I bought it! These Asos ripped jeans were sold out for quite some time and never came back in stock although I liked the idea of patches alongwith the rips. (makes them that much more mom approved you know) so when I spied a pair in my size (hallelujah!) I grabbed them without a second thought. Add a pair of simple pumps and a statement neckpiece, you're ready for pretty much any weekend plan there is!



This look can be converted to fit any occasion by simply changing the accessories. You can't go wrong with a simple white tshirt and blue denims. Seriously, if you don't have both in your closet, go get them now! There are some great bargains available online too thanks to the sale season. Trust me, this is a look you won't regret, no matter what you size or age!

Summer is finally here. Tis the season for crop tops and cool trousers. Recently, vintage looking outfits seem to catch my fancy. This outfit is something along those lines. I am currently all above high waisted skirts and pants with crop tops. I styled this outfit for a friend's dinner party. I had a meeting that day, so I actually wore a shirt through the day (remember this outfit) and then changed into the crop top and vest.










I have a lot of love for these trousers. They had to be altered and I can't believe I almost returned them! Thankfully, mom saw a way of altering them without messing up the silhouette. The button detailing at the waist is absolutely my favorite thing!  Oh, in case you've noticed, I've mentioned the approximate prices of items that weren't bought by me. A friend recently pointed out that I mention a lot of things that are gifted and in turn, don't add their prices to the overall total. Well, I may not always know the exact price of the gifts, but from now on, I'll mention prices of similar items. I hope this helps you guys get a better idea of the total outfit price range.

PS: Sorry I've haven't been posting regularly (Thank you, real life!). I've got a few people asking me if I'm unwell and its great to see that someone does read the blog and notices the absence of posts. I'm thankful for your kind words and I hope I can blog regularly soon. 

Every person who works in corporate world will swear by casual Fridays which are to be the days for "smart" casuals. Now I'm nowhere close to a real job yet, so that basically means I can get away with wearing lots of "smart" (And not so smart) casuals everyday. My Uni isn't exactly short stuff friendly,so you will usually find me in a pair of jeans or tights, with an oversized top. This outfit post was shot impromptu on a day when I was having a really bad (read puking twice in the bathroom) day so I apologise for the peaky face in advance.

First off, let me start by saying a big thank you to my friend for taking these pictures! I absolutely loved the location and I wish I could ask you to take pictures of my outfit posts everyday!! The outfit is nothing fancy, but still looks put together if you pay attention to details.












The best way to pull off smart casuals is to find a good pair of jeans. Add a simple striped top and a statement necklace with heels, its the fastest way to look put together, without the effort of chucking half your wardrobe onto the floor. You can also wear a peplum top with printed tights. There are also some gorgeous overall options out there right now if you wanna go for the laid back look. (I'm still looking for that perfect pair of ripped jeans n overalls that don't make me look like a street bum). And finally, don't forget to wear your confidence. Casuals are all about comfort, so if you don't feel comfortable, don't wear it!

What are your go to smart casuals? Tell me in the comments below! You can also talk to me on Twitter and Facebook!

If you've see the last few posts, you know I've got water on my mind. Today's post is a quick little look into how I dress while I'm rushing to go for a swim at the club. Nothing fancy I know, but I feel its important to show that you don't need to be dressed up all the time. For instance, why wear makeup when its all gonna be washed away in the pool anyway! (Yes, I'm one of those bloggers)

Hey Everyone! How's your week been so far? I can't believe its the weekend already. I feel like I haven't had a weekend at all (thank you Uni!) and I'm still in a big blob of the never-ending week from hell. Oh well, I did do a spot of shopping to alleviate the no weekend pains so that's a good thing right?








Last Sunday, I decided to splurge a little and took my mom for a bit of shopping. It was really tiring but we managed to get some seriously cool stuff for mom. If you're ever on the lookout for good quality, sensible, Indian wear I suggest going to Malad in a shop called Albeli (You can mail me for details and a referral). You won't be disappointed! Since it was my day off, I decided it was best to forgo the pants and wear a no fuss maxi dress. In my world, maxi dresses are one of the best inventions by man. And the longer they are, the better they look. They eliminate the need to figure out proper separates that work, and still look like you've made an effort. I did get dressed while watching a rerun of The Big Bang Theory, so I guess its safe to say I was a tad distracted.

Now that spring is here, I  envision lots of maxi dresses and jumpsuits on the weekends. I can't seem to muster the time or the energy to pull out "two" pieces of clothing. What will you be wearing for spring?


PS: Stay tuned for a very special weekend edition of  'Thrifty Thursday' post coming up in a short time! 

Hello everyone!!A very Happy Women's day to all my women readers! You know that women run the world, so be proud you're one! And boys, we can do everything you can, and we do it in 6 inch heels! ;)

 Sorry I've been away for a week. I've had the most stressful week with Mid semester exams and crazy submissions. I slept about 10 hours for the last five days! Anyway, on to the happy news! I'm back with a cool Women's day outfit post. I've had the best day today with my dearest friend (you know who you are!) who has been a totally kickass addition to my bunch of friend. I really don't know why we didn't start talking earlier! We had an early dinner at Yoko Sizzlers! (God I love Sizzlers!!) Oh, and I managed to do a little bit of shopping (More on that in the next week).










Today's outfit is actually yesterday's outfit. It was my 'yay!! I'm done with Mid semesters let's go out and have fun outfit'. I really feel like summer is right around the corner, and the legs have come out with a vengeance. It was simply too hot yesterday to wear pants and since I spied this shirt thanks to a minor cupboard landslide, it was meant to be! Keeping it casual (yes, that's what I say when I can't be bothered to think too much...but I was awake for about 15 hours at that point!) I paired it with a striped top, simple flats (my feet still hurt thanks to that sprained ankle) and I was ready to go.

Hope you've had a good week. Are you ready for spring? Tell me in the comments below. I'd love to hear what you've done all week while I was away.

The current sports luxe trend that seems to have taken the fashion world by storm was always a favorite of mine. Only, back when I used to wear things like that, people took me for sloppy and silly instead of fashionable. Now though, thanks to all those wonderful people in fashion, I can wear my 'sporty' clothes and still get away with it, all in the name of 'fashion'.








These trousers have been a bone of content for most of my friends who think I should wear them as PJs. But come on, how can you resist wearing these gorgeous prints outside. The one time I wore these to Uni, I got lots of 'did you not get dressed today' comments, but I couldn't care less. When you feel like you're still in bed, who cares right?! This top was a random walk buy and I haven't worn it a lot except when I feel like I'm dying in the Mumbai heat. The strapless top makes me a little hesitant to wear it to Uni and since the 'coat' weather has already gone, I don't see it going to Uni a lot. Oh well, its still great for friend days.

What all do you pass off as fashion when its really selfish comfort you're looking for? Talk to me in the comments below. You can also catch me on Twitter and Facebook.

PS: Have you told me what you want me to find on the streets for you? No, What are you waiting for? Get tweeting, texting and commenting! 

This weekend was supposed to be about serious studying. Instead, it turned out to be a crazy cousins weekend. I spent it taking long walks on the beach, well..it was more like running with my brother playing tag, having lunch with cousins, playing with my sister's lil girl and oh, a little bit of studying thrown in. So are you excited to see what I wore?








This dress is an item that featured ages ago on my blog. Remember this my first few readers?? I recently did a wardrobe messup (okay, it may have puked a few dozen clothes, and I may have stuffed them inside like our local trains). Result, this dress came up to the front and I just couldn't resist wearing it to the beach. Since my brother decided we should have a sand fight (yep, that's throwing sand on each other and running, lots of running), I tied my hair in a messy bun. All in all, a look I'm totally in love with!

How has your weekend been? Talk to me in the comments below. You can also find me on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook!