Summer Skirts LookBook || Clothes and Creativity

Summers have announced their arrival and there's not much we can do to escape the heat, apart from planting ourselves in front of the AC or taking a nice little vacation. I'm in favour of the latter though! ;)

Jokes apart, what we can do to make the hot months more bearable is to dress appropriately- make sure that we are wearing easy, breezy clothes in light fabrics and bright colours! And talking about easy-breezy stuff, the one piece of clothing that pops in my mind is a summer skirt! Now I scored a ton of Summer Skirts right at the onset of summers, and honestly you won't believe the price I scored them for. Checkout this Summer Skirt Haul to know what I'm talking about.

Anyway, getting back to the topic, skirts are one of the best options when it comes to 'summer fashion'. They are easy to style and won't leave you sweating like a you know what... :P

So I styled my favourite summer skirts and compiled them into a Lookbook so that you guys might get some summer fashion inspiration. :)

Click the play button to watch the video.

Which was your favourite outfit? 

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How I Styled My 10 Year Old Skirt

I know I have been far from regular on this blog, and I know that more often than not, I promise to be more regular, but for some reason, I am just not able to keep up with writing about all the fun outfits (IMO) I have been rocking.

However, if you head over to my YouTube Channel, it's a totally different story. I have been posting videos twice, sometimes even thrice a week, and the videos cover everything from fashion to beauty to lifestyle. And incase you are just interested in outfit posts, then you may head to my Instagram, where I post almost everyday!

With that being said, I do want to let you guys know that I will continue to blog, maybe not as regularly as I used to a year back, but you will see outfit posts from me.

Like the one I'm sharing today- it's the perfect outfit for the current weather. I wore it to shopping sometime last week. Now whenever I have to run an errand, or go shopping, I try to dress cute, but even while trying to dress cute, comfort is key! So I chose a simple green top and paired it with a floral chiffon skirt, which, believe it or not, is about 10 years old! Yes, you read it right! And yes, I hold on to my clothes (at least the ones I like) for rather long! Wearing flat footwear was a no-brainer (I'm not the kind who can hop around in heels for long). And to add an element of interest to the outfit, I wore my beaded tassel necklace (which is reminiscent of BaubleBar jewellery). And since it was (and is) rather hot, I wore my hair in a bun. All in all, the outfit was comfortable yet cute! :)

Top: Zara

Skirt: Too old to remember

Sandals: Bata

Necklace: Flea Market

Bag and Earrings: Primark

Sunglasses: Bangkok

Link-up: Creative Mondays, Style Sessions, WIW Thursday Favorite Things

Happy Diwali: Outfit of the Day

Hope all of you had a beautiful Diwali. I sure had a great time with family.

Actually, to be honest, I spent most of the day getting our house in order, and by evening I was kind of exhausted. So although I did want to get dolled-up in a nice saree, I chose comfort over style (I think I say that a lot). But in comfort too, I wanted to ‘dress for the occasion’. So I came up with the following outfit solution:

Floral Maxi Skirt + Raw Silk Red Blouse + Statement Earrings

There’s something about this floral skirt that makes the whole outfit dressy. If you recall from this post, I had bought this skirt a couple of weeks back. It came with another top, but somehow the outfit as a whole did nothing for me. So I had made a mental note to look for a top from my existing wardrobe that would go nicely with the skirt. And on looking, I found this beautiful raw silk top that I had gotten stitched from my local tailor a couple of years back. So this whole outfit is the perfect example of ‘mix and match’. The best thing about this outfit is that since the skirt has an elastic waistband, it’s really comfortable. 

For more details on the outfit, feel free to hit the play button and watch my ‘Diwali Outfit’ video.

Link-up: Fab Favorites

My Holiday Look-Book No.2: Beach (Thailand- Koh Samui, Krabi, Ao Nang)

After staying in Bangkok for exactly one night (we did stay there for 3-4 days on our way back), my Husband and I proceeded to the south of Thailand, to the region which is home to countless pristine beaches, lush palm trees and beautiful little villages.

Our first stop was the rather popular island of Koh Samui, and we stayed there for about 6 days- 6 days packed with fun and adventure. In case you want to have a glimpse at all the madness that we were up to, you can check-out my Thailand Vlogs. So like I said, we indulged in a ton of activities (read: trekking, kayaking, snorkeling), apart from just leisurely lying on the beach and that was pretty much the case throughout our sojourn in the Gulf of Thailand (we visited a number of islands, maybe I’ll write a detailed post on it later). And that meant I needed to be smart with the choice of my clothes. As much as I loved frolicking in gorgeous floral summer dresses, I also needed something practical for trekking (which was quite an experience). Now to be honest, the majority of my vacation clothes consisted primarily of cute little sun-dresses and maxis with the exception of one denim shorts, one basic black shorts and two pairs of jeans (for air travel). But I think I managed rather well with all the clothes I had packed (and I did pack a lot of dresses).

Have a look at the video below to know what I’m talking about.

I love this maxi dress.

My only pair of denim shorts paired up with an easy-breezy top (never-mind the funny pose).

                                                Of long tail boats and crystal-clear water.


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Bangkok Look-Book

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Maroon/Burgundy Pants: One Piece Many Ways

We all know that coloured pants have been a rage since the last two years, and they are still pretty hot in the fashion circuit. So I thought I’d do a post on my very first pair of coloured pants (as an adult), and the many different ways I have rocked them.

About two years back, I bought a pair of burgundy/maroon pants. I liked the fit and the first few times I wore them with the safe white/gray/black tees. But as the pants got older, and I eased a little in to sporting them, I started mixing and matching them with different coloured tops and blouses. Here are a few of them.

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 Forever 21 Floral Top for Work: OOTD

I know I haven’t done a blog-post in a long time, and I’m not going to give you any excuses for the same, instead I shall just write this post. J

Now if you recall my last video/post, you would know how I styled my floral Forever21 top for a casual Sunday outing. What I’m going to share with you today is how I wore that same top to work.

I swapped the skinny jeans with dark blue trousers, tucked in the rather tunic-y floral top and swapped the bright yellow bag with a vintage-y dark blue one. And voila, my outfit instantly became office-appropriate (at least IMO). 

Now what I could have further done was changed my footwear to maybe a pair of nude flats, and addition of a skinny belt wouldn’t have hurt either, but let’s just say I got ready in a rush.

Top: Forever 21 (scored from Janpath)

Pants: Allen Solly

Bag: Zara

Footwear: Bata

Sunglasses: Forever 21

Watch: Tommy Hilfiger

Looking forward to your feedback. J

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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.

If you liked the outfit and the video, then please give it thumbs-up. For more fun videos, just subscribe o my YouTube Channel (Clothes and Creativity). J

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

Linking up with Creative Mondays, Style Sessions, What I Wore.

What I Wore on A Rainy Saturday: OOTD

Hi Guys!

Last Saturday the Rain Gods finally decided to shower (pun intended) their blessings on us Delhi folks, and the beautiful weather made it a perfect day for just venturing out and about town.

So as I went about my Saturday, I decided to rock my favourite (and only) pair of floral pants (also worn here). They haven’t been out much lately, but hey, I love them just as much as I did when I’d bought them. I teamed-up the pants with a ruffled pale blue top. Since it was raining and there were little puddles everywhere, I went easy on the footwear with a pair of studded berry flats. And the bag I carried was a purple Marks & Spencer one (hardly visible in the photo).

Floral Pants: Ferre

Blue Top: SN

Bag: Marks & Spencer

Sandals: Bata

Sunglasses: Forever 21

I quite liked the outfit, primarily because of the bright colours. I’d love to know how you dress-up on a rainy day?

And if you follow me on Instagram (clothesandcreativity), then you would have seen a similar outfit already. For videos related to fashion and beauty, do checkout my YouTube Channel (Clothes and Creativity).

Linking up with Creative Mondays, Fab Favorites Style Sessions.

Floral Funk: What I Wore to a House Party

It was Saturday night and although I did feel like dressing-up for a house party/dinner that we had to attend, I did not really feel like making a ton of effort with regard to the same.

Boho-Chic Outfit for Election Day

Have you checked out this video yet?

Give it a watch and let me know how you like it! :)

Cheers!

Election Day Boho-Chic OOTD YouTube Video: Making It Count!

I hope all of us exercised our right to vote today, and I’m hoping the newfound awareness, especially amongst the youth of this country will lead to a better future! J

Spring Layering- Teal Jeggings, Mustard Top, Cardigan and Floral Scarf

What’s with the weather guys! Playing hot and cold, and making it difficult to dress appropriately.

OOTD and a little story!

The outfit and the story are not related, but since I wanted to put this down on the blog, I’ll just start with the rather strange story first. So here we go…

Floral Top, Black Trousers and Gray Blazer: Work Outfit

Quick outfit post for you guys- Since the onset of winter, this is the first time I’ve given my gray blazer a spin (last week). Here I teamed it up with this retro-esque floral top (also worn here) and black trousers. I kept rest of the items pretty basic- black pumps and tan bag.

Style Inspiration: Miranda Kerr: Work Outfit

I'm delighted to share with you all the news that my outfit post has been featured on Creative Mondays, a weekly feature on Claire's lovely blog.

Now coming on to my outfit- I think I’m subconsciously trying to channel Miranda Kerr’s style here! In case I haven’t mentioned this before, let me tell you now that I am a BIG fan of Miranda Kerr’s street style. That woman (actually supermodel :P) always seems to be so chic-ly dressed. Always so polished and put-together, without ever looking over-the-top! Be it maxi dresses or jeans and tee, she just looks so effortlessly stylish. And one of her most common looks is pairing chic tops and tees with skinny jeans and pumps, and then topping it up with a well-cut blazer!

Floral Pants, Black Tee and Hot Pink Scarf: Weekend Outfit

If you follow me on Instagram, you would know that I wore this outfit on Saturday. J I think I’ve spoken enough about my cold and cough, so I’ll just skip that part and get on to Saturday’s outfit. I had to go shopping for some household stuff, so I needed to wear something comfy. And if you know me, you’d know that I love wearing bright colours- so my choice of clothes was comfy and colourful- and what better way to incorporate colour than a pair of floral pants.

Since the floral pants are a riot of colours, I paired them up with a simple black tee. And to make the outfit look a little coordinated, I added a hot-pink scarf to the mix. Since shopping involves a lot of walking, I wore my studded black flats which complemented the black tee. And to stuff all the good things that I bought that day, I carried my tan bag. I was happy with this bright and peppy outfit. J

Pink Floral Frock: Weekend Outfit

Happy Karva Chauth! J In case you want to see what I’m wearing today (for the day), you can follow me on Instagram (clothesandcreativity). I will change in to a saree in the evening. A full post on my outfits will be up soon.

Now coming on to Saturday’s outfit, I wore this floral pink frock to my very dear friend's sister's baby-shower. This was the first baby-shower I had ever attended and it was fun! The only dampner was my poor health (about which I have already bored you in yesterday’s post).

The dress code for the baby-shower was pastel pink or pastel blue. Now I don't really have a lot of pastels in my wardrobe and I did try looking for an appropriate piece in the market. However, I couldn't find anything. So I just wore this printed pink frock- it's definitely a different shade of pink than the usual ones we see. And most of my pink items are bright and cheery (fuchsia, hot pink, neon). Since the frock is not exactly fitted, I added a brown skinny belt to give it some shape. For footwear I wore my berry pumps which bookended the dark pink flowers. And I carried a brown fringe, sling bag.

Dress: Don’t remember

Bag: Mango

Berry Pumps: Tashi

Brown Belt: Local Market

How do you like this outfit? Looking forward to your comments and feedback. :) 

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Green and Black with a Pop of Pink: Work Outfit

Now anyone who’s read my blog even once would know that I have a thing for florals! I do! And it had been a while since I had worn florals to work. So this week I paired up this green floral top (also worn here)

with my basic black trousers for work. The floral print is quite subtle and I think that’s what makes the top kind of work appropriate. I added a dash of bright pink in the form of a pink camisole. Since the top has got little pink flowers, the pink camisole bookended the florals rather well. For footwear, I went ahead and wore my silver flats I know black pumps would have made the outfit more office-ish but I was in the mood for metallic flats. And since I was in no mood to switch bags, I carried my beautiful tan bag. I think I will do a post on this bag- why I love it so much!

Also, please do not miss the gorgeous necklace- it’s got gold and off-white stones and some glasswork. Lovely I say! J I also incorporated some sparkle in the form of my rose-gold watch, sparkly bangles and pearl bracelet.

Top: Next

Trousers: Mango

Bag: Gifted

Pink Cami: Local market

Silver Flats: Gifted

Necklace: Forever 21

Watch: Tommy Hilfiger

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