Chiconomical

I've never been a poncho person. My first tryst with the Poncho came while watching Ugly Betty where she's sporting a loud poncho on her first day of work at Mode magazine. Who else remembers that entrance?? Anyway, obviously that made me feel that there was no way I could ever make a poncho look good so I never tried. Then last year I went to a city that's got much lower drops in temperatures than I was used to and I found myself wearing my cosy knits and belting them at the waist to add a bit more definitions. Suddenly, I realised I was making ponchos out of my scarves in a way. Cut through to today and I'm the proud owner of one poncho and seriously contemplating buying a second!



First off, ponchos are super cosy!! Secondly, don't believe the old me who was scared of styling them, they are actually superbly versatile pieces that can be styled many ways. I decided to wear mine for a full out winter day with my over the knee boots. These boots haven't been used enough in my book this year and I am praying I get a chance to wear them some more before the winter is gone. I wore a little lace skirt and a polo neck but a poncho works great with strappy tops too. If you live in a place where there isn't a full on drop in the temperatures, consider wearing a poncho with your sleeveless tops and you'll be layered to keep warm or jump in the pool, as the occasion demands!

If you don't own one yet and aren't willing to make the commitment, go ahead, try belting your long scarf the way I belted my poncho and see if you like it. Honestly, if you've ever draped your blanket scarves over your shoulders, you'll probably like ponchos too.

Happy New Year Everyone!

I wanted to start the new year by sharing some personal thoughts. I believe Life is all about balance and as we start 2017, I can't help but look for that stability in life. I want to achieve things and I don't want to wait for a shoe to drop to signal the beginning. As we say hello to a new year, I wanted to start with a lookbook that showcases my search for balance.




This post is all about the balance of yin and yang. The first look is my take on breaking out of the stereotypical 'pretty girls wear heels, little dresses and red lipstick' mould. Recent events have made me realise that I'm not the fun loving girl next door who smiles at everyone and goes 'aww cute' for everything. I'm the girl who likes to be in-charge. I'm the girl who doesn't smile easy but smiles with all her heart and soul when she does. I'm the girl who doesn't believe in being casually dressed no matter how casual an event is. I'm also the girl who doesn't believe that you need heels and fancy jewellery to look pretty. Be a girl who wears a pretty dress with sneakers because she likes to run, a choker because she likes the style and a sloppy jacket because that's what you want to wear. Be a girl who doesn't need to have long hair or thigh gaps or abs to feel beautiful. I wore what is definitely sexy dress and toned it down with my oversized back jacket, my kiss choker and no makeup. I feel that you should be a girl with a mind of her own who won't compromise her integrity just to make a quick buck. Be a girl with a heart of gold and a will of steel.

The second look shows the side that I think is hidden inside every girl. Look close enough, and every girl has a soft side. Every girl wants to look glamorous no matter how much she loves her jeans and t-shirts. She may not go ooh-ahh over every kitten she sees, but she will definitely walk silently alongside when you've got nobody to lean on. She will wear a dress, but she won't wear it because it's expected or requested. Usually, dressing up means wearing that short black dress or showing a lot of skin. All the boys love the girl who wears the shortest dress and the biggest jewels. This look is all about being demure but sexy. Don't be afraid to wear that crazy necklace with your polished cocktail dress. Wear it because you want to. Sure, you should want to wear diamonds...but only if you've worked hard for them. Otherwise, its better to wear what you earned rather than what someone else probably spurned.



In the end I think, life is all about finding yourself. I spent last week hearing from friends I thought were seemingly happy but weren't. The meaning of life is hidden in the simple things. I haven't yet found the goal I want to work for but then that isn't the point. Balancing your dreams with reality...that is where I think, true happiness will lie.....