Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: The Color Green
http://ceenphotography.com/2014/10/21/cees-fun-foto-challenge-the-color-green/
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Oct22
Tag Archives: accessories.
Oct7
The Traveling Fashionista.
Chic comfy traveling fashion is what we all desire.Now this is a simple guide on fashion while actually you are on the move! Once you reach your destination , these strict rules can be relaxed a little.
Right from shoes. to your hair, small things matter that make your trip comfortable and make you look chic and hep at the same time.
THE SHOES
Wear flats obviously with a great sole that has a good grip. Closed shoes are a must as that prevents all the dirt from getting to your feet. You can go with good sports shoes, but for me I like nude ballerinas with a good sole. They are easy to slip on and off, look good and go with everything. You can also wear nice sport shoes with a great arch.
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LOWERS.
My latest fashion fixation is pajama pants. With an elastic waistband and loose fit they are oh so comfy. No buttons no zippers ….pure bliss. The best part is that they come in all types of fabrics now including denim.
UPPERS.
Need. I say much about that? Any upper in a wrinkle free fabric, dark colors, comfortable fit …that’s it. I prefer carrying a stylish stole for those oh so cold airports. Also u can have a good snooze inside it.
MAKE-UP.
Moisturize moisturize moisturize…that and a nude makeup which is mainly concealer based. That looks the best. A light colored gloss and u r good to go. Dont forget a waterproof mascara to make your eyes look wide open and awake. I personally like to add color with the help a rose tinted blusher. ( Again , the pics!!!)
Dont forget the mini makeup must haves.Refer:
https://toweararainbow.wordpress.com/2014/09/19/go-minimal-this-week/
https://toweararainbow.wordpress.com/2014/09/12/fashionista-on-the-go/
HAIR.
Freshly washed ,neatly tied is the way to go. I prefer a blow dry before setting out as it gives me neat look and stays for a long time. That is also important as we need to look good in photographs too:)
CARRY IT ALL BAG.
Carry a cross sling bag for comfort ,with a lot of zipper pockets for safety. Carry a black or a brown bag in n faux leather so that it is easy on maintenance. Multiple zippers ensure compartmentalization and make it easy to locate your stuff.
ACCESSORIES.
Wear a simple yet chic neck-piece that can easily be removed . I don’t wear earrings as I find them uncomfortable, bot if you must wear ones with a clasp so that they don’t poke you while you doze off while traveling.
A simple watch with a metal strap is all that you need. Don’t overdo the accessories. Wear just one classy , comfortable piece.
Following are some pictures from my travel diary.
At the airport.
With my daughter.
With the Gods at Madurai.
Had awesome coconut water.
At the sheep farm at Kodaikanal.
I had a wonderful trip with all my basic traveling stuff in place. Would definitely list a capsule wardrobe for traveling later. Till then…ENJOY.
BE HAPPY ALWAYS
XOXO
P.S. All photos by my son Vidur.
Sep16
Wardrobe woes…How to manage a working girls closet.
That is a universal problem I bet. Every morning staring at my overflowing wardrobe and at the same time staring at the watch ,has become the norm. I am sure the same is true for most of us.I had to device a quick fix for that , so that I don’t leave home exhausted. Following is my easy to do mantra.
1) Have a capsule wardrobe.
Focus on buying good quality staple pieces that never go out of fashion. These may differ from person to person . My capsule wardrobe is as follows:
Nude or beige upper.
A white shirt or top.
Black uppers.
Black lowers.
Navy lowers.
Little black dress.
A nice black trench coat.
A pair of beige flats.
A pair of silver flats.
A pair of ballet flats.
A pair of black pumps.
A pair of boots.
A daily wear neck piece.
A statement necklace.
A pair of studs in silver and gold. I have diamond earrings in gold. They go mostly with everything.
Silver and gold hoops for the evening.
A pair of chandelier earrings.
A black and a multicolored stole.
A nice diamante watch.
Morning Clutch or tote in nude.
Evening Clutch in black and gold.( black goes with silver outfits too)
2) Plan in advance for the whole week.
I do that most of the time. If possible ,I do plan what I have to wear each day of the week on Sunday. It saves my time and the mornings are less hurried. I also decide the accessories if they are going to be different for some particular outfit. Mostly I change my neck-pieces, but my bag and slippers remain the same during the day, at least for one week.
3) Try your outfits beforehand.
Now this has saved me many a time from being embarrassed because of a zipper gone wrong or for instance a tear on my leggings. Sometimes you can improvise your outfit if you try it beforehand.
4) Have an inventory.
This is applicable if you have too many key pieces like I do. I also write down the various looks I can create with my staple pieces. Again I save a lot of time because of this.
5) Have your ”must have” make up kit ready and and updated.
Also keep your evening and night make up items separate from your daily essentials. Things like shimmery eye shadow, illuminator and dark blushers should be in a separate kit.
6) Have some items to add drama to your outfit always at hand.
A blingy necklace, a cocktail ring, a quirky bag are some ideas of adding some drama to your attire.
http://www.yourtrendystylist.com
7) Red lipstick
Another instant pick me up essential. My personal favorite is M.A.C. Russian Red Matte.
It adds enough drama to make heads turn.
So girl, get going and plan your capsule wardrobe.
Till next time…
xoxo.
Sep15
How to fit everything into your Clutch.
Now that looks like a daunting task! But with a little sensible planning , you can actually be free of the heavy tote we all carry around either on our shoulders or on our arms like Arm-Hook Crook way adopted by the very fashionable Victoria Beckham.
But I refuse to be a fashion victim and am very particular about comfort. In my last post I spoke about my latest fixation, oversized clutches.
So here comes. My simple fixes for for fitting everything in your bag.
1) Buy a big oversized clutch with adequate compartments.
2) Buy smaller versions of all your essential makeup items.
Or even better …lip pencil in your favorite color. They are great for touch up and last more too. They also occupy less space!
3) Add to it a small hair brush,wet wipes and a miniature perfume bottle ( always ask for sample perfume bottles whenever you buy your perfume)
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4) I even carry small Cream Color Base from Mac which is versatile and multipurpose. It can act as a nose bridge / face highlighter and as an underlashline highlighter. Choose one matching your skin tone.
5) Car keys should be placed in an outside pocket so that you don’t have to dig deep to find them .
6) A small notebook and pen completes the list.
So dearies ….happy clutching:)
Sep15
Clutch it!
I am majorly into big oversized clutches nowadays. They are chic,good looking and oh so comfortable. Add to it the health benefits. No shoulder straps cutting into your shoulders.No backache.But what about the must haves a girl has to carry? I do have a remedy for that !!!! First the latest clutches in the market nowadays.
MORNING CLUTCHES
Yes girl,you heard me right. I have ditched the oversized tote for an oversized clutch. Day clutches have to be big, with multiple zipper pockets and of a neutral color.They should have separate pockets for keys, specs, money and make up. For a working girl it is super comfy to just hold a bag under your arm and go in or out your workplace in a jiffy and inconspicuously.
Envelope clutches
This nude Zara bag is my all time favorite.
Ooh I love them.They look awesome and are so comfy. Always have a clutch with pockets.It helps in compartmentalizing your stuff.
Clutches with zippers
A very comfortable option. Compact and easy to carry, these clutches also don’t let your stuff slip out.
Dont miss the awesome compartments!
This oversized travel clutch is a winner.
Nude is the new black.
Always remember to have the clutches in a soft material ….its all about comfortable fashion after all.
Quirky is in. So a dull plain outfit can be spruced up by a quirky printed clutch…
or a pop colored one.
EVENING CLUTCHES
Evening and night is definitely about a little glamour .So my lovelies here comes the bling. Silver, copper or gold , take your pick. You can also carry colored shimmery clutches for extra drama. Not to forget the jewelled ones for a more elaborate function.
nationtrendz.com
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The boxy clutches are less roomy but look great when going for an elite dinner or cocktail.Stick to a basic black or gold.
A loud shimmery clutch can prep up an otherwise dull outfit.
So enough on clutches for now! Next I will post on how to fit your essentials into these wonderful,comfortable fashion accessories.
Till then…
xoxo
Sep1
Winds of Change.
My last post…”Why fashion?” ,set me thinking. It set me thinking about my place in my life and in the life of my near and dear ones. They love me and I love them , but I love myself more.You have to do that. Liberate yourself . And I am trying to do that via my blog. No doubt it is about fashion but more than that it is about me and you. I want to know you. I want to learn about your fashions and introduce you to my culture. There are Winds of Change all around and I want to be a part of it.So here it is….welcome to my world.
A small example of how I have incorporated this change into my life is by way of my favourite accessory…my neckpieces. Considering my profession(I am a doctor teaching medical students in India) I could not wear the flashy and in your face jewellery. So I literally got a ” SILVER LINING” into my daily attire by way of silver jewellery. And I must tell you how much it is loved by the people around me. So many compliments and ”WOWS” later I am sharing some of the lovely silver jewellery .
These are some of my silver neckpieces that look great with most of my Indian and western clothes.
Let me tell you they never fail to get noticed and appreciated.
So till next time. Loads of love.
Aug26
The must haves.
Everyone by now must have figured out what suits you. So the basic must haves in your wardrobe don’t have to be common to all. Wear what you want with ease and confidence and lo behold you are there.
The first must have is something that flatters your figure. Anything that fits you perfectly is a must have.
SUMMER ESSENTIALS
The most common must haves are: a black dress, tailored black and white trousers, great fitting denims, a nice white shirt , a black shirt, a dress in a color other than black or white that suits you. Remember how to know which color suits you? The one that fetches you the maximum compliments and brings out the shine in your eyes and skin. The mirror tells it all. Add to all this a nice stole in a rich material. A pair each of comfortable heels and flats in nude are a must.
For an Indian wardrobe you need to have a nice black sari in silk and a summer material like georgette or chiffon, a statement blouse in gold, golden and silver slippers, a long white chikan kurta and black and white tights.
WINTER MUST HAVES
A short black coat, a long black coat, a trench, black boots, nude ballerinas a rich woollen muffler , black tights are the basics youyou require for the winter. Again refer to my blog on winter layering.
ACCESSORIZE
And of course the accessories! You can actually stand out if you accessorize right.
Always have a nice classy clutch in a neutral color like silver or gold. That adds enough bling to an otherwise dull outfit. Also another must have is a nice big spacious tote for work and fun.
Real or fake solitaires, diamante bangles and a smart neckpiece are also a must.
It is worthwhile to invest in a rich creamy lipstick in two shades…a nice red and a nude beige. Always take care to to do some research and find out what shade of red suits you. Is it Bobbi Brown Creamy Matte Lip Color in Red Carpet or Mac Cosmetics Lipstick in Russian Red, maccosmetics.com
Read more: 10 Best Red Lipstick Colors, Shades and Trends
Nude lips are the latest trend and to get a perfect nude is a challenge. Some of my favorite nudes are Loreal Color Riche Lipstick 456 in Beige Cream and Bronx from Colorbar.
More on lipshades later.
Lastly invest in a trendy pair of glares. It is worthwhile to invest in a timeless piece as it does last for a long time.
http://www.genantrends. blogspot.com
Wrap it off with a statement watch and you are good to go!
So girls work on your must haves and you sure will rock the seasons…not to forget that what fits well always looks good.
