Chiconomical

Happy 2019 people! My excitement at being able to start this year with a three ways post actually knows no bounds! There's so much I want to share with you guys and I hope this post sets it up nicely. This year I hope to celebrate style with you and hopefully find new ways to inspire you to rework your old clothes in new, fun and fashionable ways.
Today's hero piece is something I bought on a whim last year because it was on sale, and because I told myself it was a basic. However, the fact that I live in a tropical country meant that I wasn't quite able to use it as much as I should have. Cards on the table... I took of the tags just last month. However, since this year is going to be about styling over buying, it couldn't have been better than this when it came to the first post of the year!

1. Parisian Chic




There's something to be said about classics. A bit of tan, a bit of animal print and a whole lot of basics. This look is something I'm sure you've seen several times before but trust me, there's just something so timeless about it. The trench coat keeps you warm and still gives an option to shed it if it gets a bit too warm. The leopard print scarf is something you've seen a few hundred times before if you're a regular reader and I think it adds just the right amount of whimsy to an otherwise monotone outfit.

2. Desi Chic



Blouses are something I'm slowly tiring off. While I recently took a flight in a saree (something I thought I'd never do) blouses and petticoats somehow never work for me. So for those days when it's quite cool, you can still flaunt your saree and look chic. I chose a black printed saree that I bought for a bargain from Ajio. This look is great for work as well as weekend brunches. My makeup was inclined more towards a weekend look but a bit more subtle makeup, and you'll have a great workwear look!

3. Hipster Chic




If there's one thing that will never change, it's my love for quirky prints and fabrics. This blazer from Quirk Box cost me 1/3 of my then salary to buy and while I wish I worked somewhere where I could flaunt it whenever I wanted, it just makes wearing this piece that much more special when I do! A simple look very similar to the first one, but still so different. Your outfit should be a representation of what you feel and want to send out into the world! This look is definitely one of those moments that you're owning your madness and putting it out there for the world to see. Try it! Pick a basic outfit and then add one statement print to it to make your personality shine!

And that's it folks! Those are some of my favourite ways to style this top. I genuinely enjoy finding new ways to rewear a simple piece in interesting ways. If you're someone who likes rewearing pieces aswell, please share it with me! Use the #Chiconomical #StylingoverBuying.

Outfit Details

White Turtleneck Jumper: Rs. 899, Splash Fashions
Black Trousers : Rs. 1699, Vero Moda
Quirkbox Blazer : Rs. 1600, Quirk Box
Printed Scarf : Rs. 990, Zara
Saree: Rs. 899, Ajio
Trench Coat: Rs. 2199, Forever21

It's holiday season and I'd asked my amazing followers to throw out some challenges to me! One of my lovely readers decided to make it difficult for me and threw a challenge to style a look mixing three prints and five colours in a single look! That meant, I had to dig deep into my inner style diva and find something really interesting that didn't look completely crazy. Not really sure I've tried, but we're going to try anyway.


1. That Girl Next Door



This is honestly one of my favourite looks and is most definitely something I'd wear on a regular basis if I was living in a cooler country. Florals for fall are actually one of my favourite things in the world! Add a bit of stripes and gingham and you've got an outfit that has all of my favourite prints together in a beautiful medley!

2. The Jungle Book




Did someone say avante garde? Well, this is the street version of what I'd consider avante garde. I started with this beautiful camo print maxi skirt and then added a beautiful scarf to bring together the animals and the jungle all in one look. Yes it isn't something that not everyone would wear but I'm actually really chuffed at how it turned out!

3. The London Girl


The easiest way to jazz up any outfit is to add a statement print to it. You can easily make an outfit look more polished if you just add a statement piece. While this skirt was seen first on Chicwish, I actually got mine from ali express because ahem...we're poor and it's actually possibly the real price for it. Either way, this one of those outfits I'd wear for an office party.

And that's all folks.... I really hope you enjoyed these looks. I'd appreciate it if you could leave me a comment with your favourite from these three! This post is shorter than the usual ones but I hope you come by tomorrow to see some more three ways to wear because we're in the last leg of this year and I'm going to try and share several style challenges through this week!

It's 10 days to Christmas and that means all the crazy Christmas jumpers are out. I absolutely love a red jumper and think they're a staple for this season and they instantly make you look better without a lot of effort. I know a lot of people who sometimes struggle with oversized jumpers so this guide is here to help all of you navigate the knits with style!


A Classic Christmas Party Look


If there's one trend that can define 2018 then it has to be animal print. A fitted at the waist, skirt with an oversized jumper can really create a simple but striking party look. The animal print on the skirt actually compliments the scarf with it's colours in the same shade range but still adds a classic twist to a very modern look. A pair of simple heels, and minimal makeup and you've got a look that's a perfect party outfit but can still be warm and cosy at the same time!

The Fashionista Look



You know what's the easiest trick to make people think you've got that fashion gene even when you don't? It's simply wearing something people would not imagine together. This outfit is actually very simple, but it packs a punch mainly because people it's colour combination that isn't usually worn. Colour-blocking is a trend that's old but it's still a great little trick to bring back to create a simple but fashionable look. Believe me, you'll have atleast one person comment on how this is a combination they didn't think of before!

The Slouchy Cool Look



Finally, this is probably a look that I think many people would shy away from and I understand that. Shock people by pairing a slouchy jumper with a pair of palazzos instead of a more fitted set. The trick (as I always tell you) is to add a statement belt to it so that you aren't drowning in fabric. While the ones I'm wearing have a fabric belt with them, any statement belt would work just as well. I added the scarf because I can't keep away from it and hello, how pretty is that print!!

That's all for today folks. I hope this gives you a little bit of inspiration for a Christmas look. If red isn't your colour, stay tuned because there are going to be several more outfits coming up through this week to hopefully give you some more style inspiration! Till then, have a great day and a very Merry Christmas!!