Happy looks good on you!

{Shirt - Forever 21, Denims - H&M, Sequinned Jacket - RenaLove, Necklace - Zara, Clutch - Accessorize, Shoes - Intoto}

I have recently been duelling with the idea of everyone possessing a dual personality. One they wear as a mask in social settings and the other that resides behind that mask. And the sad part is, it is inevitable in the world we live in where buying shoes matter more than donating money for the needy. We look the other way when a beggar knocks on our car windows on a traffic signal. But spend hours in front of the idiot box called a TV staring at the materialistic actors who portray fake emotions for our entertainment. We create a fake social world inside our smartphones when a true friend is sitting right beside you wanting to talk in real time, face to face. Every year, as December begins, I start reflecting on the year that passed by us, slipped through our fingers in a blur. What good did we do in this one year, how closer are we to our goal, and how many true friends were made who do not only talk through texts but spend real quality time with you, beside you. 

It's about time I made some real changes in my life for a better tomorrow. Call it new year resolutions or whatever you may like, but these changes are necessary. I want to live life more fully, not worrying about petty things, being happy and satisfied with what I have and being thankful for the amazing people in my life. I would earnestly suggest you all take a minute to think back on how you spent last year, what all you could have done to make it better and what are you gonna do about it now. Live a real life, don't be fake or pretentious, give love and support to your friends and family, say what you feel and do whatever you want to do passionately. No regrets!

xoxo,

Srish

Styling/Content/Post-Production: Srish

Photography: Vaibhav Sachdeva
Location: The Perfect Location, Faridabad

Light up in Cobalt

{Crop Top - Hirika Jagani, Skirt - 431-88, Necklaces/Cuff/Rings - Forever 21, Clutch - Accessorize, Shoes - Tresmode}

I remember last year I joined a gym because I wanted to wear crop tops really badly. They were all the rage that season and I being a fatso, couldn't wear them no matter how much I wanted to. I do believe you should wear whatever you want but at the same time, I believe in dressing for your body type also. If I wouldn't feel confident in a crop top no matter how much I wanted to wear it, what's the point really? Your outfit is supposed to make you look presentable and help you feel more confident in your stride. So, I decided that I would work hard and wear crop tops as much as I wanted to in summers of 2015, and I did. I have lost 10kgs in last 1 year with an on and off gym routine and I need to shed off and tone a little more to get to my ideal body (Hint:KJ).

I have always gravitated towards outfits that gives my body an hourglass shape. And hence, the choice of this skirt! It's a beautifully draped skirt in a stunning color that would flatter most Indian skin tones and body shapes. With the perfect blend of sultry and elan, this skirt is a showstopper piece! That's the reason why I let the skirt be the star of this outfit. I can totally imagine this skirt with an ivory shirt and some dainty jewellery or paired with a printed sweatshirt and sneakers as well...Talk about versatility!

Location Courtesy: The Perfect Location

Photography: Aman Bhatia

Styling/Content/Post-Production: Srish

Blue Jeans

{Denims - Lee Jeans, Denim Shirt/Necklaces - Forever 21, Bag - Accessorize, Watch - Michael Kors, Shoes - Zara}

It is said a flattering pair of denims is a must have in every girl's wardrobe along with the LBD. There is a flattering pair of denims for every girl out there and I think I have finally found mine. If you have noticed, I don't wear denims a lot as I never thought denims could look good on me or I will be comfortable in them, but this pair from Lee Jeans is a boon in disguise and now I finally understand why I needed a pair like this in my wardrobe. It is so easy to pull on denims and a t-shirt on the days when I don't want to put too much thought into my outfit or I am on a time crunch. And as they say, guys always prefer a girl in a pair of denims and a simple t-shirt (Although, that guy wouldn't really be my type!).

My favourite way of wearing denims is without a doubt the denim on denim way. Add a pair of sky-high heels and you have got yourself a chic outfit in practically no time. And of course, if you really wanna pull it up a notch, can never go wrong with red lips!

If you are looking for the perfect Summer denims, check out Lee Exclusive stores and do try on this pair. It has a little bit of stretch too which pulls in all unflattering its and bits and makes your legs look slim and toned.

xoxo,
Stay fab! 

Winters to Summers

{Dress/Trenchcoat/ Scarf/ Heart Necklace/ Amore Necklace - Forever 21, Love Necklace - Accessorize, Shoes - Aldo, Bag/ Watch - Michael Kors}

It's funny how the weather jumps from one season to another these days. There are no in-betweens. One day I am wearing a heavy jacket and next day even a thin cardigan feels like an eskimo outfit! I was looking forward to Fall in September but it never came, we directly got Winters. And by the looks of it, we won't be getting much of Spring either. Such a bummer.

But does that mean, I won't be wearing Spring outfits? I don't think so! I love light layers and I am not ready to start wearing Summer dresses yet. So, yeah...I am in Spring mode, whether the weather likes it or not. 

This dress has got a deep cut back and the moment you put it on, you can't help but feel sexy. Instead of saving it for Summer lunch dates, I paired it with a lightweight trench and added a scarf in similar hue. The layering of necklaces happened on it's own. I wore long chains as they give an illusion of long torso and the small chain was a last minute addition as the neckline looked kinda lonely. I liked how it turned out though and call it a co-incidence, it happened on the first day of Valentine's week. The red dress along with Love themed necklaces turned out to be an ideal laid back Valentine's day outfit. 

And if you haven't noticed yet, let me bring your attention towards the sexy beast I am carrying on my arms. I have wanted this Michael Kors bag for so long! When I went to purchase it during my Birthday, the store had Sale going on and this one was nowhere to be seen. I didn't like anything on sale so I decided I would rather wait and get something I really like instead of getting a good deal on an average bag. I was confused between a tote style bag and this one as I wanted something for daily use but the structured look has always been my favorite and hence, I decided to get this design. Then, I got confused whether to get black or tan as I recently got another exact same tan color crossbody bag from Michael Kors only. But after pondering over this dilemma for several hours (not kidding), I decided on this one as it goes with every outfit and almost every color. It's perfect for Summers as well as Winters while black would have been not so apt for Summers. Anyways, point is, I love this bag!!!! The insides are just as gorgeous as the outside, equipped with one zip pouch, four pockets and a key strap! In case, you have been wanting to purchase this bag, I would give it a heads up. Go for it, one of the most gorgeous bags in the market!

xoxo,

Srish

A Black and White world

{Jumpsuit - Koovs, Blazer - Forever21, Shoes - Asos, Handbag - Accessorize, Watch - Michael Kors}

It's no secret that I am an ardent lover of the monochrome palette, particularly black and white. This fascination is not limited to clothes only, though these two colors are universally flattering on any skin tone and body type, these colorless colors are representatives of the opposites. Black and White. Truth and Lie. Real and Fake. I don't like grey areas as much which lies in between, not talking about the color here.

Last week, I celebrated my 25th Birthday with few of my closest and dearest friends and theme of the party was Black and White with a hint of Gold. It was a fun night and I will soon share few pictures on the blog. A lot has been happening since then and I have been keeping busy but I will publish the post before the end of the week.

I wore this outfit for my pre-birthday shopping, seemed like a good idea to get in the mood of the theme. This lace printed jumpsuit is a perfect blend of comfy and vintage style. To make the look more contemporary, I paired it with an oversized jacket with a leather panel and chunky black wedges. And I am absolutely in love with red lips and how it brings out the glam in the simplest of looks. Red lips worn casually with messy hair, a simple t-shirt and denims is my favorite. A neat red pout has the power to make the most comfiest of clothes look chic and I have been wearing it quite too often these days. What are your thoughts of red lips and which is your favorite shade of red, let me know as I would love to experiment more with different shades of red.

And if you have not already taken part in the currently ongoing contest on my Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, what are you waiting for? All you have to do is share you Spexy (wearing spectacles) selfies and tag @stylefashionetc and @titaneyeplus along with the hashtag #SpexAppeal and you can win lots of goodies and vouchers from Titan!

Xoxo,
Stay Chic

#FashionWeekDiary

So, as I have been attending the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week this season in collaboration with PopXo, I thought it would be great to bring you guys along with me for one day through pictures.

Day 4 was filled with exciting shows like Dev R nil, Urvashi Kaur, Wendell Rodricks, etc. with the highlight being the last show of Wendell in collaboration with Ministry of Textiles. More on that later. But in between attending back to back fashion shows, we usually have an hour gap and that is the time to catch up with fellow blogger friends, fill up your tummy and go through the stalls in the exhibition area. I managed to squeeze in time for all three and I actually ran into an old college friend of mine and we ended up chatting for hours before Wendell's show. Surprise run-ins are always fun :)

Raakesh Agarwal's show was definitely not his best. He has done a lot better in past and the overuse of denim was even though done efficiently, it failed to leave an impact on the audience. 

Vineet Bahl's collection was nice and likeable but nothing mind blowing here. The palette was neutral mostly with splashes of color here and there. The embroidery was beautiful though and the use of gathers were done very nicely.

Wendell Rodricks did something quite different this time and I personally loved it. His collection usually consists of all shades in the rainbow but this time around, he sticked to just one color, white. The collection had a very zen feel to it and the music added to the ambience. The cuts and drapes were stunning and it was the best collection of the day without a doubt.

The choice of dusky models was a brilliant move as whites stands out the best on such skin tones.

I also crossed by Malini Ramani's stall while sifting through the exhibition, isn't the display super cute!

Along with many fashion whos who, Bollywood was not left far behind. Neha Dhupia attended dressed in all white and how! Loved the chic red lips with the outfit.

{Skirt/Necklace - Koovs, Crop Top/Shoes - Forever 21, Clutch - Bangkok}

I also got a quick outfit picture taken, the lighting was not the best so excuse the use of flash. I chose to wear an all black outfit to compliment the fuschia studded clutch I was carrying. And I kept the accessories minimal by just going with a statement necklace because the look was effortless. Like literally. I got ready in 15 mins in the morning as I had to go to office first and finish off my work and then head to the fashion week. I just swapped my bag and heels for a smaller and higher version respectively. Hope you enjoyed this post, stay tuned for more exciting updates of WIFW and follow me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for live updates!

XOXO,

Stay Fab!

Put a Hat on it!

{Pullover/Shoes/Necklace/Rings - Forever 21, Leggings - Mango, Hat - Zara, Bag - Accessorize}

Never in my wildest dream I would have imagined that I would be where I am today. As a child, at one point I wanted to join police force to help make this country a better place, at another point I wanted to become a commercial pilot to be able to make tonnes of money (and I was crazy about planes :P) and yes, of course how can I forget, like almost every other girl, I wanted to become an actress and all that glam. But, life had it's ups and downs and I landed here, an assistant designer in one of the top export houses of India and a fashion blogger on the sidelines that Cosmopolitan thinks is worth bookmarking! When my parents refused to take my tantrums about this pilot frenzy, I almost thought they were ruining my life, not letting me do what I want, but today they are the ones I am most grateful to for nudging me towards the right direction and towards the life I really wanted.

This March, Cosmopolitan featured yours truly in an article which read "Meet India's Personal Style Heroes". One of my most gratifying and happy moments.

Change is inevitable. Change is constant.

{T-shirt/Necklaces/Rings - Forever 21, Leggings/Blazer - Zara, Bag - Accessorize, Shoes - Aldo}

I have never been into sporty clothing, not because I don't like the style but I think it just doesn't suit me. I have tried pullovers but I always end up with a cardigan or a blazer. I have tried shoes but I again somehow end up buying bellies or heels. But life is about taking risks and trying something new, right? So, I began the year loaded with 5 pair of shoes including wedge sneakers, cutout oxfords and high-top sneakers. And I am determined to make them work and I think I am getting the hang of them pretty nicely. I love my cutout oxfords the most which I will show you guys very soon, probably in my next outfit post.

Shoes are undeniably the most comfortable footwear for long hours and my work demands me on my toes most of the time running around supervising and multi-tasking. I had to switch from my pretty bellies to something more comfortable but does comfort always means Crocs? My answer was a firm No. I was not going to give in and my patience bore sweet fruits in the form of pretty oxfords and sneakers. I rarely reach out for my bellies or strappy sandals anymore.

Now, my personal style has witnessed what I would like to call a revolutionary change. I have started fusing sporty looks with more chic edge. Quite frankly, it does take a little time to figure out what to pair with these shoes as I don't have a lot of clothing items to go with them but with time, I am learning how to incorporate them in my current style and be at ease. A fresh change and I am quite liking it!

Transitioning into Fall: Outfit 2 [Black Sheer Panel Maxi skirt with Printed Military Grey Shirt]

{Shirt - Mango, Skirt - Koovs, Belt - Promod, Shoes - Steve Madden, Bag - Accessorize, Accessories - Forever 21}

The days are hectic than ever and while I try to jam writing blog during office's coffee break, I wonder how these changes are going to affect this space. I have got questions from PRs and a couple of readers that will I still blog? The answer is yes! Of course! Since, I was in the middle of moving, I had to skip Talking Tuesdays last couple of weeks but this blog and you readers have given me an identity that I am always grateful for... so rest assured, the blog will go on.

I have moved to my new place, big thanks to mom for handling everything with such finesse and not letting me worry for a single thing. I am still unpacking and settling down. The furniture has been bought, the AC has been ordered, the bed is arriving in a few hours and the fridge and drapes are due tomorrow. I guess I have everything covered and if all goes according to plan, you will soon be watching me talk on YouTube again!

This was all the recent update and now I gotta go. See you all very soon!

xoxo

Transitioning into Fall: Outfit 1 [Green Semi-sheer Maxi dress with Structured blazer]

{Maxi Dress/Belt - c/o Persunmall, Blazer - Zara, Necklace/Midi Rings - Forever 21, Knuckle Ring - H&M, Leather Cuff - Stradivarius, Clutch - Accessorize, Shoes - Steve Madden}

This "Transitioning into Fall" series which begins from today is sort of going to keep record of how slowly and subtly my Summer outfits start to transition into Fall outfits. It begins with slight change in the color palette, hem lengths and sleeve lengths till there's a knitwear pullover involved.

This beautiful maxi dress from Persunmall.com looks gorgeous on it's own but it's being sleeveless does not bode well with the weather. It's been raining on and off lately, much better than the past few weeks though when the downpour just wouldn't stop. The weather is slightly humid and sometimes chilly and adding a light blazer provides some protection. The gorgeous color of the dress goes with the trend and along with black, it creates a very Fall inspired look, but since we are not yet there, a neon clutch was in order. The outfit is easy, breezy and simple yet quite impactful due to the blazer and it's prominent structured shoulders.

I have been putting my hair up a lot lately as it's very humid and the use of hair dryer and straightening iron does not give long lasting results. My hair has always been frizzy and difficult to handle but when treated with care, it can look good. Sometimes, I will blast my hair with an ionic protection hairdryer but I am trying to keep my distance with the iron. You should try it too if your hair is difficult to manage. Just put it up in a messy bun or any kind of updo and just be done with it. No need to bother about the hair all day, no need to brush, comb and fix it again and again...Will save you lots of powder room visits, I promise!

Maxi-mized Obsession [Sunny Yellow Maxi Skirt and Chandelier Necklace]

{Maxi Skirt/Necklace - c/o Choies.com, T-shirt - Zara, Shoes/Ring - H&M, Bracelet - Forever 21, Bag - Accessorize}

I am in love with maxi dresses. Not just a passing love, it's deep, passionate, irrevocable love. I always thought maxi skirts and dresses won't suit my body type but recently I tried a maxi skirt on and there's no looking back since then! I have stocked up on almost 9-10 pieces already and I am craving for more!

This beautiful bright yellow maxi skirt and the gorgeous chandelier necklace are from a website called Choies.com and I am really liking the quality of their products. The shipping was really quick too and absolutely no customs paid. Definitely worth checking out!

I kept this look fresh, simple and girlish to keep the charm of the skirt. I was so tempted to throw on a bright neon lipstick, trust me! But I refrained myself from doing that as I didn't wanted to tamper with the clean, fresh look. The laced shoe wedges are super comfortable and I actually ended up wearing them for over 7 hours in the mall, during the shoot, walking around, shopping, etc. They add a little trendy feel to the whole outfit without making it too glam for the daytime.

A casual side fishtail braid finished up the look perfectly. Always wear your hair beautifully, it takes the whole outfit to a new level. "Dress from the head down" as Mark Hampton (Brand Ambassador and Stylist for Toni & Guy) would say!