OOTD: Durga Pooja

As much as I love to dress-up for festivals, sometimes I do like to give a casual spin to my outfit. And that’s exactly what happened on Durga Pooja this year.

Now every year we try to visit the Pooja Pandal at Chittaranjan Park, and this year was no different. But because of past experience, I know that wearing something elaborate while pandal hopping is not a good idea. Sure there are tons of beautiful girls rocking gorgeous Indian attire, but that’s not my cup of tea, when the first thing on my agenda is to hog on some delicious fish curry. ;) So to cut a long story short, I teamed-up my dark blue skinnies with a floral top that I bought from Sarojini Nagar a couple of months back. And since the weather has become nippy, I threw on my favourite denim shirt/jacket to keep me comfy. For footwear I obviously chose my silver ballet flats, and that’s because I cannot imagine sauntering in heels in crowded places. 

Click on the play button in case you want to have a glimpse at all the festivities. :)

Outfit details:

Top and Denim Shirt: Sarojini Nagar

Jeans: Forever 21

Shoes: Bata, Bangkok

Bag: Zara (visible in the video)

Watch: Tommy Hilfiger

PS: We also spotted Mr. Kejrival at the Pandal. 

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OOTD: At the Movies + Sarojini Nagar Haul

If you’ve been reading this blog for some time, you would know that I absolutely love maxi dresses. And another thing that comes close to my liking for maxi dresses is maxi skirt.

Although I do not have a ton of them, I do enjoy wearing the ones that I do have. And this beautiful one that I recently scored from the ever-popular Sarojini Nagar market has quickly become my favourite.

Since the print on the skirt is rather busy, I kept the top simple- basic black tee looked good. I also wore some nice white/gold earrings (another favourite of mine). And since we were going to watch a movie (Bajrangi Bhaijan- in case you’re interested in knowing which one), I did carry a teal cardigan (I get super-cold in the theatre) and a matching bag from Clarks. The top is my sister’s and the skirt, like I said, is from SN. My footwear was a pair of flats from Bata and I also wore my usual rose-gold watch (Tommy Hilfiger).

If you want to check out all the goodies I scored from Sarojini Nagar, just hit the play button.

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Follow Me Around Sarojini Nagar: Vlog & Fashion Haul

Most of you who reside in Delhi would be familiar with the wonders of Sarojini Nagar, but for those who are not from Delhi, here’s a little glimpse of the ever-bustling, super-fashionable market of Sarojini Nagar. Hit the play button to follow me around Sarojini Nagar and to check-out the lovely little things that I managed to score from my favourite flea-market!

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Some more flea-market videos for you guys:

Winter Fashion Haul feat. Sarojini Nagar & Forever 21

Janpath Fashion Haul

Huge Fashion & Accessories Haul: Sarojini Nagar

Winter Fashion Haul: Sarojini Nagar + Forever 21

So as winter sets in, slowly and steadily, I thought why not be prepared to welcome the colder months with a little style. And for that I did some shopping. Think cozy knits, sparkly sweaters, plaid shirt, booties and all that good stuff. And the awesome stuff that I got is not the best part, the best part is the price at which I snagged these awesome goodies. If you want to know more, just checkout the video below.

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Want to watch my previous Sarojini Nagar Haul, just click here.

Want to see how I styled the plaid shirt, just click here.




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What I Wore on A Working Saturday: Floral Top and Maroon Pants

Remember the last time I wore this floral top? Well, I had been itching to wear it again, but this time in a more ‘relaxed’ way. And a Working Saturday was a perfect day to give this top a relaxed, fun spin.

So I started by picking out these burgundy/maroon pants which bookend the pink/maroon flowers of the top rather nicely. And then for footwear, I chose a pair of black Bata sandals. I bought these and a couple of other sandals from Bata fairly recently, and I must say they are all super-comfy. Coming on to the bag, I really did not bother changing in to a neutral one and just went along-with my current favourite blue Zara bag. In fact, since the outfit is fairly coordinated, a pop of blue adds a touch of unexpected ‘interest’ to the outfit. For sunglasses, I had my newest Primark ones on. I love them, and I have nothing similar to these. J On that note, do let me know if you’d like me to do a ‘London Haul’. Also, although my hairstyle is not too clear in the photo, I made a side French braid and then pulled the rest of the hair in to a normal braid. I’ve been loving the whole French braid thing, and it literally takes 5 minutes, and looks super-fancy.

Top: Select City Flea Market

Maroon Pants: Promod

Bag: Zara

Sandals: Bata

Sunglasses: Primark

Watch: Tommy Hilfiger

BTW, did you watch my video where I show you 7 Different Ways to Tie A Scarf?!

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Florals for Fall with a little Flea Market Experience: OOTD

How many of you who stay in Delhi have had a chance to explore the make-believe ‘Flea Market’ that’s set-up every Wednesday at Select City Walk? Well, I happened to discover this fun market a couple of weeks ago (16^th August, 2014- that day it was held on a Saturday 2014 because of security concerns pre-Independence Day).

How I Styled My Flea Market Find: Floral Top & Skinny Jeans OOTD

Hi Guys!

Remember the gorgeous Forever 21 floral top that I picked up from the Flea Market (Janpath)?! Well, I have worn that top a couple of times already and today I’m going to share with you one of the outfits featuring that top. To know how I styled my flea market find, just watch the video.

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Also, since I wore this outfit last to last Sunday, you would have already seen an outfit photo on Instagram (clothesandcreativity).

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What I Bought at the Flea Market: Janpath Fashion Haul

I love shopping at flea markets! The whole experience of jostling through vast crowds and digging through piles of clothes to find hidden treasures, and that too at dirt cheap prices is just so enthralling! So everytime I want to give my wardrobe a quick update, without actually breaking the bank, I head to one of the many flea markets Delhi has to offer. And often I come home with bags full of goodies- clothes, accessories, footwear, you name it, and you’ll find it at one these markets.

Now coming to the best part, I happened to visit Janpath (twice, over a period of few weeks) and I was quick to scoop up some really great clothes and accessories. Today I’m going to share with you all my Fashion Finds! Just go ahead and click the play button to see for yourself all the great bargains that I managed to get.

Hint: If you like flowy boho tunics, vintage dresses, funky earrings, then you will most likely like this Haul Video! J You can also watch what I bought from the ever-popular Sarojini Nagar Market here. 

  

It’d be great if you could drop in a line or two, just sharing your flea market experience (if any).

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How to feel and look ‘put-together’ in a jiffy: OOTD

We all have days when we need to get dressed in a jiffy and yet look polished and on days especially nothing worthwhile in terms of clothing comes to mind. On those days, just go basic with your outfit (like a simple dress) and add a bold/bright accessory.

What I’m trying to say is that sometimes all it takes is a bright bag and a bright lipstick (in addition to your basic outfit) to make you look ‘put-together’. Like here, in this photo where I have just worn a simple printed sundress, added a brown belt to give it some definition, and pulled together the entire look by just carrying a bright cherry bag and sporting red lips.

To be honest, I also wore like a really gorgeous pair of sandals (IMO). But had I worn even a pair of basic brown sandals, the outfit would have looked equally good (if not better).

Dress: So old I don’t even remember where it’s from

Bag: Bali

Footwear: Bata

Lipstick: Maybelline lip-stain

Belt: Flea-market

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PS: I had worn this outfit back in June!

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Monochrome and Colourblock- 2 Trends in One Item: Work Outfit

I love this shirt. I really do! It’s a combined package of 2 of the hottest trends right now- monochrome and colourblock! And it has got the prettiest collar ever- with shiny little metallic studs and sequins.

Remember my visit to the flea market with my friend where I scored the gorgeous yellow maxi dress and the denim tunic, well that’s where and when I picked up this chic shirt. The moment I saw it, I knew I had to get it. And even my friend liked it so much that both us ended up getting the same shirt :D Now we are just looking forward to wearing it together--- BIG fun! :P

For those of you who follow me on Instagram, you would know that I wore this shirt to work on Monday. I teamed it up with my black skinnies and black pumps. The studded collar adds a touch of edge and funk to this shirt without making it inappropriate for work. I carried my regular bag and I like the fact that it added a pop of rich brown to this monochrome outfit. In all honesty, I loved this look (batting eyelashes now).

Why I love this shirt so much you ask?! I will just list out the reasons for you:

1.      Fit- The fit is beautiful- for me fit of any garment is very important. No matter how expensive your clothes  might be, if the fit isn’t right, you won’t shine!

2.      Trendy-Monochrome and Colourblocking- it combines 2 of the hottest trends of the season. And although  I’m not a big follower of trends, it doesn’t hurt to get a little trendy every now and then.

3.      The Studded Collar- Gorgeous! It adds an edginess to the shirt. You don’t need no bling while wearing this shirt.

4.     Multi-Purpose/Versatile- It can be worn to work (as seen above) or for a night out with some coloured pants (coral, cobalt, hot pink).

5.      Price- Definitely a style score. I mean the price I paid for it makes me love it even more.

I would love to hear your thoughts on this outfit.

Shirt: Flea Market

Skinnies: Mango

Bag: Gifted

Shoes: Tashi

Aviators: M&S

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Also, I am linking up with Three-fer Thursday and Passion for Fashion Friday.

New Floral Pants and White Top- Weekend Outfit

I’m not really a big follower of trends. I mean I do like to wear clothes that are on trend, but I wouldn’t go out of my way to incorporate any and every current trend. Basically, I like to wear clothes that look good on me and flatter my body-type. Who cares if they are from the 80’s! That being said, I do shop for clothes which are ‘in’ at the moment- read maxi, colour-blocked items, coloured pants etc.

One such trend of which I wasn’t a big fan, and had shied away from sporting was ‘floral pants’. Floral pants have been around for some time and can be seen everywhere- from the ramps to the streets. However, I wasn’t too keen on spending around Rs.3,000/- (USD55) for a piece of clothing that I wasn’t even sure would look good on me. Anyhow, as fate would have it, while out on my recent flea-market trip (post coming up soon), I saw the most beautiful pair of floral pants. I mean really- the colours were vibrant and the print too pretty. And they were in my size (I mean they were a size up but the guy said flea market stuff often runs a size bigger than the standard branded ones. Plus by looking at a pair of pants you can get a fair idea whether they’ll fit you!). So without blinking an eyelid, I grabbed the pair of floral beauties. I mean even if they weren’t my size it wouldn’t have hurt my pocket right! Next thing I know, I was making outfit combinations in my head- and the first and the most obvious one was to pair it with a white top.

So last Saturday I teamed up my new floral pants with a basic white top. The top has full-sleeves which I folded to half (like it better folded-up). For footwear I wore my orange peep-toes which made the orange in the pants pop. And I added an orange stone necklace just to complete the look. Since the pants are a riot of colours, the bag I carried was my tan one. I personally loved the outfit and I can’t wait to wear the floral pants again (and again…)!

You can follow me on Instagram (clothesandcreativity) to see my OOTD (for today).

Would you give floral pants a try? 

Floral Dress: Style Score: Outfit of the Day

I can proudly say that I am not a brand-snob. I mean I do have a soft corner for my favourite labels but it’s not like I don’t explore the good, girly stuff at other places. I mean who doesn’t love a good deal right?! And if you happen to find a beautiful, lady-like, feminine, floral dress perfect for lunch with your girls or a romantic date with your boyfriend/husband, the deal transforms from good to great.

So I chanced upon this gorgeous floral dress as I was strolling across one of the famous street markets of Delhi. I saw it hanging at one of the many colourful stalls and it just spoke to me. I mean it literally tugged at me. And at precisely that moment, I knew I had to make it a part of my ever-expanding wardrobe. Now if you’ve been reading my blog for some time now, you’ll know that I am a big fan of florals. Love the print on everything possible- from clothes, to accessories, to upholstery to crockery and so on. So I bought the dress, and at a great price. I mean the dress in my eyes is beautiful, but the price I paid for it just adds more charm to this beauty.

I came back home and I knew I had to try it on. It turned out to be perfect. I quickly got photos clicked so as to share it with all you lovely people. I love the feminine vibe of the dress. Another thing that I like about it is the length- it hits just below the knee and that makes it more versatile than some of the other (short) dresses out there.

Do you shop at street markets? Or do you prefer sticking to your trusted brands? Drop me a comment. J