Chiconomical

Vivacious In Vogue

Hello world! (Writing that reminds me of the first program I always write in any new programming language I learn...wait, you didn't get the joke? Guess your not a technical person, sigh!) I've been spending most of my time at home lately, courtesy looming exams and a bout of illness.

So of course like any ~~normal~~ human being, i found solace in maniacally reading on the internet.

Wait, that's just me? *SIGH*

I've hit on a couple of Indian online shopping websites(this is slowly turning into an addiction) that have really dazzled me! Case in point, Vivacious In Vogue

Here's a round up of the things I liked on the site. While it isn't really keeping in with the 'Chiconomical' tag, its a great place to get some staple pieces to add to your wardrobe.

This is one of my FAV dresses here! Its plaid and its a dress! Need i say more! Get it here

Because this bag will go with everything I own! Sadly its out of my price range at Rs.1900 unless i want to get skinned alive by my mum, but you can get it here

Orange is the new red in my life! I seem to be drawn to it! And this blazer lets me layer without dying, a definite requirement in for the Mumbai weather! Its available here, but again, at Rs.1900, waay out of my price range at the mo!

Coz I imagine wearing this would make me feel like I'm on fire! Get it here

For the ONE day of winter that the city has! Get it here

Cos, no post of mine seems to be complete without stripes these days.Also, the back detail makes it a bit different. You can get it here

There were also a number of gorgeous necklaces on the site, but honestly they'd be a bit cheaper if you make the time to simply hit the streets to buy them. But still, if your hard-pressed for time, you can always get them here. Also, the tops were a bit humdrum for my tastes and I wish there were more trousers/bottoms options available.

So that's my round up for the day. I'l definitely be getting a few things from this site(read orange blazer) once I've got a bit more time (and a lot more money!). Till then, Happy shopping!

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, by The Quirky Engineer

Fashion and Me!

I've recently discovered the world of Indian fashion websites. While there are a few forerunners and many of us have seen the adds on television, I find that other than the ease of ordering online, they don't offer many benefits over the regular shopping. So, I've decided to do a round up of all the things I like that are currently on sale on various sites.
My first site, FashionAndYou. What sets it apart from its peers is the sign-up and then view format. Also, instead of separating out items based on the normal men/women/kids sections that are rarely updated like many sites I've seen, they add limited time 'sales' with new items everyday. This I think is a clever way to push people to buy stuff immediately as opposed to simply adding things to the shopping cart without buying.

Here's my roundup of what I liked on the site:

This gorgeous skirt is exactly like the one at Forever New. But at Rs.250, its a complete bargain!

Sweater dresses for those two days of winter. Available in many other colors. Although I bit too pricey at Rs.899

This saree is for all the working women who need to look stylish without spending a bomb. For Rs.849, you can't go wrong!!

If you have to wear black, do it with a twist! But don't tell them it was only Rs.849!

Because I'm in my stripey/sailor phase and anything with stripes is a straight winner in my book!

Because bows make us feel all girly inside, and this top does it for Rs.299

Coz even ears deserve to look cute!

Give the jangling bangles a miss! wear to light up a formal outfit bcoz girli-ness need not be loud!

Some of the things are great value for money whereas some seem to be a rip-off considering the quality of the product. Don't forget to read the specs before you buy because what might look brilliant in the photos isn't all that good when you actually get it. They do charge you for delivery which takes a very long time. Still, compared to other sites, they have much more choices and also tie-ups with a few designers and brands. There was a Jimmy-Choo sale recently! So if your one of those who don't have the time to go shopping physically, pay attention to detail while shopping and don't mind paying a bit more for delivery, this is for you! Happy shopping!