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The pomp and splendour of Navratri are around the corner and here is my take on a Gujarati outfit. We all know that clothing preferences are different in each state. And the first thing that comes to our mind when we think of Gujarat dressing style is the colourful, vibrant, beautiful thread work, patchwork and beadwork. The traditional dress for men consists of Kediyu and dhoti, and for women, it is chaniya choli. I am a legit girlie girl, but of late I have been wearing t-shirts from the men’s department, and I love the way it looks on me. I pick up an extra size up or two and make…

The festive season is upon us and if you’re someone like me who loves to go out and play garba-dandiya but struggling with what to wear? Read to know more. In India, each state celebrates Navratri in its way. I will be doing a series of four posts depicting Gujarat, Rajasthan, Telangana and Kolkata. Since most of you know, I have been to Kolkata recently and inspired by its love for Durga Pooja which is celebrated in all its glory. I decided to incorporate the colours and nitty-gritty of Bengali women dressing into my wardrobe and come up with a new outfit for dandiya nights. We all know that Bengali women…

We all know that every trend goes through a fashion cycle- introduction, rise, peak, decline and rejection. Some patterns survive the period and go on to become a classic like a white shirt, saris etc. and some become a fad- neon colours, cargo pants etc. In the present day scenario, the sharara pants have made a massive comeback into the fashion scene and are incorporated with contemporary versions. Sharara pants come in a variety of fabrics, and I ordered mine online in see-through georgette fabric, I thought it was a modern version of traditional clothing, don’t you think so? I wanted a monochrome look; hence I paired it with orange…

For a south Indian wedding, one would often prefer a silk saree, but I chose to drape a lace saree for my friend’s daytime wedding. Just like silk sarees, lace sarees are a classic! Lace fabric has been etched in the history since the Renaissance time when Queen Victoria chose to wear it for her wedding day, and since then it has become a lasting tradition for a Christain bride to wear a lace gown. So, taking the Queen as my inspiration, I picked up the lace fabric but in our traditional red colour for a Hindu Wedding. Well, lace fabric can be tricky at times, one for being sheer. So,…

“Maybe some women aren’t meant to be tamed; maybe they need to run free. Until they find someone, just as wild, to run with.” Do you guys agree that Carrie should have ended up with Aiden? Carrie was way ahead of her time with her writing and fashion trends. Her outfits were sometimes wacky and ridiculous but mostly fabulous! I decided to recreate Carrie Bradshaw outfits as Sex & The City turned 20 years this June.  Her iconic looks have made a come back in the fashion scene today, i.e., fanny pack, slip dresses, tulle skirts, tassels. Her tulle skirt is arguably one of the major iconic outfits that she…

It is indeed a test of patience to dress up for work every day. With workwear, there is a thin line between what is acceptable and what is not. What if I tell you that you can rock your favorite palazzos for your office attire. The palazzo pants are such great ethnic wear that you can style them in numerous ways. Like here, I styled it with a tunic and a belt to give a structured look because my palazzo pants have a flared bottom. You can repeat the same pants with a formal shirt and sleeveless jacket/blazer and pair it with block heels.   Two things to keep in mind while…