Wed Me Good !

28th February 2014.

No its not my wedding date and ya I know that you know its today's date, but what you don't know is that its the best weather ever, here today ! and yes, good weather is very very important to me !  Almost like a good coffee or a good cheese cake .. or a good blog to start your day !

When I had a full time job and I was supposed to start my day at 9 and finish it off at 9 or 10 or 11 or 12 or even 1 at night (yeah, I have had a very tough life friends :( ) , even then I managed to make time to read my favorite blogs .. a good blog , the one that makes you feel connected - can be an addiction I tell you. If there was a day when nothing new was posted, I could feel that empty spot the whole day till the next day !

All that you ever dreamed of...

Have you ever wondered, how every site that you open these days , first thrusts upon your face the "sign in with your email id" form ??? Annoying as it is, its very helpful for business and of course I realized that when I started this blog .. 

Considering the amount of net surfing I inflict upon my data plan, I obviously have tons of subscriptions by now.. one such is Limeroad.com . Though frankly, I must have barely opened 2 of their emails in the past year or so.. but the email I got 5 minutes back really got me interested and made me start writing this post (otherwise it was going to be a no post day today as I was in a total drab mood) ...

The subject of the email is "Rashmi get all that you ever dreamed of " . (Ironically and bcoz I was in a bad mood, I was reflecting upon my life and my dreams and stuff coz I get very philosophical when um low, which you would have already guessed by now considering how this post is turning out to be :-|) So when I read the subject line, my heart skipped a beat thinking what if this email really has the answer to all that I ever dreamt of ? Or what if I open it and find that its full of non sense that either I'l never need or I'll never get .. and, I still haven't opened that email. Because somewhere in my heart I really want that email to have everything that I ever dreamed of .. but in my heart I also know that there is no way in the world that Limeroad knows what I dream of !!! 

So I am going to 1.2.3 and open that email (we all do that !! ) and tell you all whether it really had what would make me happy.

Bag that Bag !! Part 2

Hi Again,

After having become very wise in the world of bags through Part 1 of this series, you are now eligible for the certificate course :p
But seriously, now when you spot your friend carrying a great tote bag, wouldn't you compliment her with "That's a very cute tote you are carrying hon ! " instead of "nice bag !"

So continuing the educational work , I bring you 6 more styles !!

Bag that Bag !! Part 1

Hello People !

Before you jump to conclusions, lemme clarify that its not an advertisement for a sister concern of 'Baggit' bags , instead this post is here because of a very serious issue. Read on to know ..
Yesterday evening we were going out for dinner and I casually mentioned that I needed a black evening clutch and I looked up to see the guy staring at me with a Big question mark on his face !! So I generously explained that its a bag thats supposed to be carried  for evening dinners and parties .. and I was promptly pointed out to the rack that has 5 bags on it - "you have all the bags in the world !! " and I realized, may be its time the world knows the kinds of bags and why do we need so many of them !!

Ladies, show this to your guy and you'll thank me later :D

Pretty Powerful !

Hellooo !!

yeah um supperr excited again coz I came across this gem of a video on YouTube and couldnt wait to share it with you all ... Its a video by Bobbi Brown herself where she is talking about how to be your own makeup artist .. Its a must must must watch .. !

Currently Craving ...

hello dolls !

Since time immemorial , I have been looking for 'mera wala pink' in lipsticks ... My roomies have witnessed me  bringing home all kinds of pink shades just because I coudnt find the one (Its easier to find the right guy than finding the right shade for yourself ! ) And no I am not writing this post to tell you all that I have found the perfect shade .. sorry :(

While looking for 'the shade', I came across lots of pretty stuff that I wanna go out and try and bring home (and again cry about not finding my shade and go look for more.. lol !! ) These look very pretty in pics and on some gorgeous people but I gotta try them on me yet ..

If you are wondering how do I remember all the stuff that I want to try .. well, I immediately note it in my 'ColorNotes' app on my cute smart phone !! I lou my phone :D

Two Timers !!

Hi There !

There was a time when two timing was a taboo .. Any body two timing was considered bad, heartless, mean and would be publicly ridiculed... Thats still true , just not in the make up world !!  (Did you really think I was gonna write a post on two timers and all that heavy stuff ?? naaah .. )

Yes, in the world of makeup , two timing products are a must have and very sought after !! Just imagine, how convenient it would be to dab some thing on ur lips, on ur cheeks and may be even on ur eye lids ! how light your travel bag would be ?? And its definitely a must for "carry all" people like me :o Actually previously I did not feel too bad about carrying too much makeup with me, but when I wrote it down, word by word in my previous post about Big Bear, I realized how dumb I was :p
But now that I have been introduced to these smart little babies.. my makeup bag will be light as a feather !

OOTD - Zara striped shirt !!

Helloooo !!

This big hello obviously shouts that um extra happy today !! I made a new friend in the foreign country AND I inaugurated my Zara striped  shirt (finally ! ) :D :D

So I and my new friend met online on an Indian Community portal and hit it off instantly .. and after a month long session of being only online friends, we finally met today and got along like a house on fire !! I am soooper happpyyy to have found a shopping partner coz she is as crazy about shopping as I am and it only makes things better that she is a model !! Oh yes ! (Read on to catch a glimpse ;) )

My Best Friend's Wedding !! - Part 4

Hello Pretty Ones !

I know I promised 3 parts to this series and I have covered the standard stuff in Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3, but there is so much variety and too many options that I felt that this wedding wear series would be incomplete without a Part 4 !
And I am sure no one is complaining !! :D

In an attempt to make the saree concept more interesting, few variations have been introduced - Half and Half saree and Pre draped saree or saree gowns ! Both look modern and yet appeal to the traditional events.

My Best Friend's Wedding !! - Part 3

Hi There !

If you are on this post, it means that you did not find your love in Part 1 and Part 2 and that saree is your eternal calling and you are as much in love with the six yards as I am .... or just because you like to know it all before you finally take your pick :p

Whatever it is, I am not judging coz sarees are too tempting to not be checked out !

My Best Friend's Wedding !! - Part 2

Hello Again !

In case you have not been able to select anything from lehengas and lehenga sarees in Part 1 of this series because they are either too heavy or too much for you , you could always go the tried and tested anarkali route :)

There are literally TONS of options available in terms of colors, fabric and patterns and one is absolutely spoiled for choices.. Chandni chowk in Delhi has a dedicated market to anarkalis and salwar kameezes !! Such importance :D

My Best Friend's Wedding !! - Part 1

Hello Darlings !

Its a season of festivities in India and everything is pretty, just the way we like it !! One of my closest friend's sister is getting married and as usual, everyone is confused about "what to wear !!" And its only fair since there are sooo many beautiful options available in the market today and too many functions to attend... nope, no one is complaining :p

So my friend asked me if I could do a post on wedding wear (yes of course you can ask me to do a post on any topic !! ) to clear some confusion .. and so here it is !
Actually I started writing out a single post but there were so many options that it actually ran into a series of THREE posts !!! We women do rule the markets :D

Lets look at what options we do have and how can we customize them !

1. Lehenga Saree
This is my favorite outfit as it brings out the best of both worlds in one outfit ! You can go for the standard lehenga sarees or add a little more detail like this one from Sabyasachi . Notice those extra small kalis at the hem.. makes it look like dipika is walking on clouds :D:D:D

 

I am in LOVE with this white lehenga saree by Sabya !! What makes it really stand out is the extra detailing in the flare of the lehenga .. I am sure lots of stores in Chandni Chowk, Delhi are already selling replicas of these.
Or else there are other standard lehenga sarees too ..ones with kalis just in the front and the ones with kalis all around .

 

Those who know me know that NO post is complete without the pink lehenga saree .. I dream of it every day !



2. Lehengaaaaah !!
Thats how I spell lehenga .. it makes me go aaaah with joy !! :D :D Seriously ! Nothing flatters more than a well fit full flare lehenga .. Steer clear away from those narrow peticoat types .. absolutely hate them ! These days silk and chanderi lehengas are really in vogue because net has been over done I think .. Raw silk lehengas look very classy and need very little embellishments as they shine on their own . Next in line are velvet lehengas with paneled embroidery , a la Manish Malhotra :D Have a look !
Please keep the colors bright though !

 

 

My personal favorites are chanderi silk lehengas because they have those small subtle gold coins on the fabric :D The first 2 images in top row are chanderi silk lehengas and second 2 are velvets.
The first 2 lehengas in bottom row are raw silk lehengas and the last one is a velvet lehenga too .

If you are going for the light net, chiffon or georgette lehengas, try and pair them with silk cholis or velvet corsets for a regal effect. Like these ones here : shimmer brocade choli and pink velvet corset.

 

or experiment with unusual silhouettes or cholis .. like this Atsu lehenga or this one shouldered choli which has been covered with dupatta on the other shoulder .

Check out Part 2 for Anarkalis and Salwar Kameez options and Part 3 for Saree options !

xoxo :)

Live it up !

Helloz !!

The week has started and and we are back in our weekly routine . Wake up, have tea, get ready, work etc etc etc . We do all this because its important and because it makes our lives good (at least having Tea definitely makes life better :p )
But, you can make it even better by going an extra inch and doing something for your body, as it will make you look better, feel better and it will show !
Here is a list of things that when followed, will bring results.

Biggg Bear !

Hello People !!

Now that the V Day frenzy has died out and most of us would be savoring our weekend before starting over with our regular lives , until the next distraction.. I thought of sharing some details of this very beautiful and very scenic place that I went to this weekend - The Big Bear mountain .

There are 2 kind of people - ones who travel light and ones who carry their whole world with them ! No prizes for guessing that I belong to the second category :p I carry every possible thing, outfits for impossible events etc etc etc .. I have a lot of 'just in case' stuff in my travel bag ..
So on this short 3 day trip I carried - a saree, just in case a fine dining romantic date happens; 2 dresses, just in case we go clubbing errrr, every night :p; 2 jeans, just in case one gets ruined; lots of tshirts coz tshirts always come handy . a pair of sports shoes, a pair of high heels, a pair of flats.. and ofcourse , accessories and tons of makeup :p
BAD IDEA !!

Celeb Trend !!

Hi Again !!

One fine Thursday afternoon,  I was all curled up on my sofa with my laptop in front of me , ready for the next fashion post , when I suddenly got a call - "lets go on a vacation!!" and I was like "today? " and the reply was "now!!" .. So the poor fashion post promptly went to the drafts folder and has only come out now to see the light of the day .. I can hear a soft 'finally!' from it :p

The other day, during my regular "research" , I came across an online store that had a pretty black dress for 400 something dollars and I thought I had seen the dress on someone .. and guess what ? Amrita Rao had adorned the same dress at a recent Bollywood event ! Made me wonder - do all B town celebs pick up stuff off the rack ? Answer is NO . Because for some celebs, I looked and looked and then looked some more, but I did not find their gowns and dresses being sold anywhere online. I think the A listed ones get stuff custom made for themselves .. obviously.

Would You Try This ?

Hello lovely people !!

Do you like watching fashion shows ? I LOVE them !! The ramp, the lights, glitzy shimmery clothes, beautiful tall models, music .. the whole experience is thrilling ! But some times you see a few clothes or bizarre makeup or ridiculous props and you wonder "who would ever wear that ???"  Has it happened to you ?

but then,  there are things you see that look impractical but doable .. like a saree with pants ! I know if I wear it to any of my family functions, I would be looked at from top to bottom and some audacious aunty might even hold my arm and twirl me around to see the whole outfit properly and then give that disapproving 'tch tch tch'  and I would be promptly made to change!
Thankfully I am too smart to wear it to my family function !! I would rather wear it to a cocktail event at my friends' .. right ?

Sizzle on V Day !!

Hello Pretty ladies !!

You know whats perfect this year ?? V Day is on Friday !!! And I am sure, since its just 4 days to go for the special day, all of you must have stepped on the accelerator for your "long weekend" preparations :D

While the guys must be out planning the weekend surprise for you, you must be hitting the parlors and the malls to make your guy go week in his knees . Am I right or am i right ? ;-)

So here I am .. to help as usual . Take a look at these ideas and tips and mark the one that works for ya !!

Are You Spring Ready ??? - Part 2

Hi There !

So this being a weekend and I know that weekend rhymes with shopping for us girls (Yes it does. Don't deny it !! ) , lets complete our spring shopping list with rest of the must haves this season . Shall we ?

Now that we have ticked off Florals, Stripes and Palazzo Pants from our list (and I am super happy coz I happen to have it all so far!! ) , lets move on to few more spring essentials . Click Here for Part 1.

Are You Spring Ready ??? - Part 1

Hello Lovely People !!

We already are one foot into the lovely Spring season ... when the sun would shine hot and the winds would blow cold !! Romantic haan ? Spring is one of my favorite seasons, with all the fresh blooms and riots of colors in the landscapes  and the same reflects in our clothes !! 

Come spring and we are eager to ditch those hefty coats and thick sweaters and replace them with floral prints and pastel colors !! 

Are you spring ready people ?? If not ... lets go Spring Shopping with me !!

Tie it Right !!

Hi There !!

Today I was not in a very good mood so I thought I'll do a post for the guys :p lol !!
But seriously .. don't you cringe at the sight of mismatched belts and absurd ties ?? My heart aches when I see a well built guy (who has the potential of looking good ! ) dressed in a sac :( Such a turn off ..

So I felt that I should contribute my 2 cents for my male friends so that they thank me when they get compliments !!
And girls, after gaining the super knowledge of recognizing a mismatched tie, please curb the urge of pointing it out right away !! Me ? Oh I have never done that :p

The little white dress !

Hello girls !!

We all own the 'LBD' (Little Black dress) and frankly I feel its a little over hyped. I mean ya - black is a party color but dont the other colors look just as pretty ? if not better .. 

So though I do own a couple of LBDs , I love LWDs as well just because they can be styled in a hundred ways !! I mean not literally hundred ways but about 5 ways at least :p The basic of styling a white dress is - add color .