Chiconomical

Striped Kaftan: Rs. 100

Sandals: Rs. 500, Forever 21

Sunglasses: Rs. 200, Colaba Causeway

Necklace+Rings: Rs. 150, Linking Road, Bandra

Total Outfit Cost: Rs. 950, which is around ₤10

• Look for prints that keep things interesting. A simple scarf tied as a sarong can look unique and not be too heavy on the pocket. 
• Beachwear is defined by your accessories. If you can't quite invest in an outfit, look for accessories that are fun. Think reflective sunglasses or a floppy hat. 
• Prints make everything better. Look for dresses in tropical prints, florals and bright colors. 
• Don't forget that the most important thing is confidence. Don't worry about what you look like, just remember to let the waves bring you peace and calm! 

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?

Wondering if wearing an Oversized T-shirt is a good idea? Well, borrowing from the boys is always a fun thing to do!! I personally love taking a peek at the men's section whenever I'm out shopping and boy does it pay. Sometimes you find little gems like this t-shirt for what a coffee would cost at Starbucks! Scroll through any famous celebrity’s off duty fashion and you’ll see atleast one instance of a baggy oversized t-shirt that’s style to shabby chic perfection. Of course, you need some quick styling tips for all those times when you have maybe your last clean t-shirt left on the weekends, or when you don’t want to wear your own clothes, or maybe you just want to add some freshness to your wardrobe without spending any money. Worry not, I've got you covered. 

I bagged a fabulous t-shirt while shopping for my friend online last month and while it wasn't available in my size, I decided to get an oversized t-shirt and show you guys that borrowing from the boys is always really fun! While I usually wear these to bed, I decided there was nothing wrong in wearing one of these outside with a bit of styling, so here are 3 ways to wear a men's oversized t-shirt to any occasion! Yes, whether your style is feminine or relaxed or sexy, here are three ways to wear the same t-shirt.

The first look is perfect in its simplicity. Get your boy's long t-shirt and pair it with your ankle boots for a comfortable weekend look. Add a denim jacket or a belt around your waist to add a little bit of definition and you're set for a casual day out!

The second look is for all those people who don't think oversized can work for formal outings. Ditch your fitted tops for your boyfriend's t-shirt and pair it with a fitted pencil skirt. Add heels and a structured bag, and you have a casual work look. Or, add a pair of boots like me with a quirky bag for a chic everyday look.

The final look is my absolute favorite, wear your oversized t-shirt as a one shoulder top. This look is completely on point with the cold shoulder trend and doesn't need you to do anything other than tuck and fold the sleeve of one side on the inside! Pair with heels, tights, dark lips and a messy bun and you have your date night look sorted in seconds! All without even bothering to rummage in your own closet!!

What do you think folks? I believe that tighter isn't always sexier and you should definitely give oversized/mens shirts a try once!

Have you worn oversized t-shirts before? What's your go-to style? Tell me in the comments! 

Grey Knitted Jumper: Rs. 500, Zara, Colaba Causeway

Grey Coat: Rs. 1500, Forever21

Hat: Handmade

Over the Knee Boots: Rs. 1599, Similar ones here

Rings: Rs. 50, Colaba Causeway

Sunglasses: Rs. 250, Forever21 from Spoyl

Total Outfit Cost: Rs. 3899, which is around ₤40

Photo Credits: Yogesh Agashe

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What the January Fab Bag Costs: Rs. 3415.04

What I paid For The January Fab Bag: Rs. 533
(PS: I calcuated the price of my samples from the full prices mentioned)

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You know a book you read has an impact on you when you quote from it. This line, in an way, explains everything that The Aryavarta Chronicles by Krishna Udayasankar embodies. The battle of Kurukshetra, while nothing new to anyone who's ever been remotely interested in Indian mythology comes to life in a different but interesting way in The Aryavarta Chronicles: Kurukshetra.

When I saw this book up for review, at first I was a little hesitant to apply for it as I wasn't certain I wanted to read another rehash of the story. However, on reading the blurb I was interested in the author's take on the story. What if the Gods that we pray to, are not Divine, but men: human, fallible men who have been elevated to a near Divine status due to their actions? While I'm not very religious in any respect, I have always been fascinated by ideas such as this. I haven't read the first two books, but I decided to take a plunge and read them out of order.

While this is Book Three in the Aryavarta Chronicles, this is in no way a hindrance in absorbing the story and I doubt you will feel the need to have read the first two books. Seeing as we have all grown up with the canon Mahabharata version, I t think that makes it's easier to understand the complex relationships. However, its good that a list of characters at various settings in the story is mentioned at the start of the book. Indeed I found myself referring to that and the family genealogy more than a couple of times while reading the book.

The story of Mahabharata has been told countless times, by millions of people and not unlike the writer I've always believed that it's been covered with layers of fact turning into fantastical fiction to a certain extent over the thousand odd years. The author talks about great men, not driven by the ideas of right and wrong, but the idea of change. It has been said that you can find any story you can think of in the Mahabharata, the author, to a large extent fulfils this idea. Can it not be a story of revolution, instead of revenge? Can it not be a tale of the people, instead of a family feud. Truly, it is a point of view that makes the book interesting in its premise. I was particularly impressed by the author explaining the supposed magical weapons , by introducing an idea of a scientifically advanced group of men, the Firewrights. Yes, this explanation is all the more plausible to a person from the current world that questions everything it cannot explain and that makes it all the more appealing when you read this book. On the other hand, the politics, the feuds and the families of the times, their relationships with each other add yet another layer of intrigue to the story.

Halfway through the book, I had a friend ask me if the book has the Bhagvad Gita in it. While I hadn't reached that part yet, I know there are many people who will wonder the same thing. Well, while it is quite impossible to incorporate the whole of Gita in a book such as this, it has the essence of it, is distilled and expressed, a writer's interpretation, if you will. I really liked how the ideas that we currently associate with Govinda, are presented, albeit in a human context. The actual battle scenes are well described, and throughout the book, I could feel the effort and research that went into writing it. The best part, however, is the look at the psyche of each of the main characters, as they make the decisions they are now famous for. This made the book a definite page turner in my opinion as I read through the various reasons and ideas of a man who brought the world to war. Truly, this is something I haven't read before (not that I have read many interpretations of this epic).

The idea that "Govinda" was but a man, makes it all the more tangible to believe that the story can really have happened. The author goes on to describe all the complex political, personal and socio-economic relationships that exist. I'd say the book is worth a read, just for this aspect of the story. While everyone knows what happens in the story, it is interesting to see the author map out the reasoning the various characters in the epic have. Yes, we know what is going to happen, but the "why", makes the events all the more complex and multi-faceted.

I would suggest this book to anyone who has been a fan of the epic. You may or may not agree with this "human" interpretation of events, but I'm sure it will be a pleasant read either way.



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