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Another post on stripes? Yes please. I think we all know by now that I'm a sucker for stripes. Vertical stripes are very flattering and I think we all know that. Horizontal stripes? Well, I know a lot of women who wouldn't be caught dead in these! And this is exactly why I decided to write about this seemingly taboo print.




I had bought this little dress a couple of years ago and while I haven't gotten much wear out of it, I still thought it was a great piece to show the versatility of a nautical striped dress. I know horizonal is supposed to add more pounds instantly to your physique but its still something you can wear. Well since I'm skinny I sometimes pick such styles intentionally to look a little bulky (yes, you envy me, I've heard that before but I don't exactly have it easy either). I think this dress can be used for work as well as play. Style it with a satchel and heels for work, or wear it with a sling and flats for a nice evening by the beach.



If you're not exactly on the skinny side and want to wear horizontal stripes, I suggest going for thinner stripes. The material should be flowy so that it doesn't at volume to your look. I personally went for a very structured dress but replace this with a flowy kaftan in stripes and you've got your beach look sorted, no matter how un-skinny you are. Believe me, its all about choosing the right cut and fabric for your body!

I seem to keep posting this series on Sundays only these days. Maybe its time to change the name to Stripey Sunday. This week, I've got a very simple, casual way to style your stripes. With summer practically at our door, its time to break out the shorts and shades. I managed to forget taking my cap along, but oh well, the outfit still looks pretty good anyhow!







Ripped denims are big this season. They give a cool casual vibe and work well in various situations. These pair were an impulse buy when I went shopping with my cousin and I can see them featuring a lot on the blog in the future. While the outfit would look sharper with a darker wash to compliment the color of the t-shirt, I still rather like the various shades of blue. I put up my hair in a bun, cos it was a no comb kinda day and added a little sling bag for stowing away the phone and keys and bits of money. This look works quite well for those trips to the sports bars to watch India play, and its got a lot of blue too! Add a pair of heels or high-tops for a more sophisticated or laid-back look. Whatever works for you!

What is your go-to sporty outfit? Tell me in the comments below! Don't forget to check out the other Stripey Saturday posts too!

First of all, there have been a few issues with posting my pictures on the blog, so this week's Stripey Saturday post is a little late. I apologise. That being said, lets get on with it! Now I don't know about you guys, but somehow, when people say stripes, I always end up thinking stripes in monochrome. While this is true for most striped things that people remember, I rather think its good to feature something that add a bit of color to things! This dress is such a pretty, simple, weekend outfit that I just had to show it on the blog. I've worn it a number of times already during the start of "winter" last December and with a pair of tights as seen here, its quite cosy.

Stripes, stripes and more stripes. If there's one design I've always been a fan of, its gotta be stripes. So during a rather random discussion with a friend, I decided to have a series on stripes and all their glorious possibilities!

Its not always that I go shopping and find an entire outfit. Honestly, most days, I find one piece that I like and then it waits in the cupboard till I manage to find some interesting things to pair it with. However, on some rare days, when I'm really lucky, I try an outfit in the trail room, love it, and wear it almost exactly the way I did in there. This entire outfit is worn here, just like I did in the changing room, and I still love it as much as I did when I wore it the first time.






I think a striped skirt is a cool, versatile piece in any girl's closet. In this outfit, I wore it in almost a formal setting. I feel the peplum top adds the bit of office to the outfit. The rest of the accessories are fairly standard. The bag and the necklace add little pops of color and make it a bit more interesting. All in all, an outfit that can work well in a lot of different settings!

Tips To Wear a Striped Skirt: 

• Choose the correct style of stripes. If you're skinny like me, you can actually pull off horizontal stripes, but if not, choose vertical stripes, they're rather flattering and will give you a slimmer silhouette. 
• If you are wearing horixontal stripes, pair it with a solid color or a flowing top in order to balance out the top and the bottom.
• A little bottom heavy but still wanna wear horizontal stripes? Try a flowing maxi skirt in a chiffon or equally light material. These aren't figure hugging and hence, won't add ten pounds to your shape.
• Striped skirts work well with small prints. Be bold and mix muted florals with stripes. 
• Wear a half tucked in shirt and a backpack to make a skirt like this, work for the weekend. 
• And finally, experiment with the styles you try and Always have fun!