Welcoming Fall with Layers

{Pants/Long Shirt - Zara, Crop Top - Forever 21, Bag/Watch - Michael Kors, Brooch - Reynu Taandon, Shoes - Tresmode}

Being a fashion blogger has more to it than it seems. I have had many girls ask me in past few months that how I started blogging and how I made a career out of it. While it is good to see bloggers being recognised as influencers and being idolised by so many in the society, what saddens me is that almost every girl who comes forward with a query about blogging wants to know how to contact PRs and how to make money. While I have addressed this issue in the past, it is about time that I answer all those questions once and for all.

Blogging is not a primary means of earning money for me, I am not going to deny that I do earn for all the effort I put into shoots and writing, etc. but I don't necessarily depend on social media as my full time job. I have tried it though for a couple of months and while it worked out great, I do love a stable income and for that I work as a stylist with an ecommerce company. Anyways, the point is, the moment I started working as a full time professional blogger, it started to feel like work. I have always blogged out of passion and my love for fashion. The day it became my full time job, it started to overwhelm me with all the running around, attending events, meetings and what not. I felt that I had to post not because I wanted to at that particular moment, but because I had to...which I did not like one bit. And for those who wants to start a fashion blog, know that it should be your passion to explore fashion world and not your passion for easy money. If money is the reason you start a blog, you will be disappointed because it is not easy money. It would be easier to get a job and have a fixed income than start from scratch, build up your blog and market it, schedule meetings and shoots, edit images, videos, write the content, cross promote on social media, etc etc. I have had days when I finished my work by 3am and woke for an early shoot at 6. I do not mind it coz I love doing it! But if you want to earn money, you will be bitter and despise the time you are spending doing these things and not getting proper rest or sleep. So, be honest to yourself and follow your dreams, not money for only the dreams you can loose sleep over is worth chasing.

xoxo,
Srish

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

Tanishq X Farah Khan on my Diwali Wishlist!

Tanishq is a name synonymous with diamond and gold jewellery and I never think twice if I get a chance of visiting and reviewing the collection. This time around, I had the opportunity being a member of PopXo to have a closer look at the Tanishq X Farah Khan collection and it couldn't have happened at a more appropriate time. The season of festivals and weddings are upon us and it is about time that we save and invest in something sparkly. 

The collaboration is an exclusive range of fine jewelry crafted by ace designer Farah Khan Ali for India’s leading jeweler, Tanishq. Taking inspiration from all things Mughal and Persian – art, architecture, flora and fauna – the collection boasts of designs created with lots of passion and creativity. Sparkling sapphires, resplendent rubies, elegant emeralds and dazzling diamonds take the center stage in the Tanishq X Farah Khan Collection, and due credit is given to the inspiration by bringing these gemstones together in delicate designs. Using alluring forms and beautiful combination of colours, the designer brings to life artistic Persian ceilings and domes, intrinsic Mughal murals and motifs and graceful, elegant birds like peacocks and swans, thus marking a royal celebration of this magnificent era. A reflection of the designer artist’s soul, the range takes jewelry design to another level with its one-of-a-kind pieces. Ear jackets, between-the-finger rings, drop-down danglers and bangle bracelets, all inspired by the delicate artwork of the glorious period and using sparkling gemstones set in 18 carat yellow gold, truly set the Tanishq X Farah Khan Collection apart.

An exquisite play between colour and texture, the adornments from the collection can be paired with ethnic and western ensembles alike. The Tanishq Farah Khan Collection has something for “every woman, every occasion, and every mood.” This is only verified once entering the store in my workwear, I could still find pieces to compliment my outfit! Even before I could dwell upon pieces that could adorn my Diwali Wishlist, I was lost in a surreal colourful and sparkly world. Needless to say, the cocktail ring inspired by peacocks, with the big iolite set amidst tiny diamonds is on the top of my wishlist closely followed by the gorgeous danglers and the between-the-finger ring I wore in my second look. 

Jewellery is a weakness of any woman it is said, I like to think of it as a means of strength. Diamond jewellery represents a strong, independent woman who knows what she wants and there's nothing sexier than a confident woman. 

Find the Tanishq X Farah Khan collection HERE and find the store nearest to you HERE

Workwear Outfit: {Jumpsuit/Blazer - Forever 21, Bag - Michael Kors, Shoes - Intoto}

Indianwear outfit: {Kurti with wide pants - Zoraya, Shoes - Tresmode}

Makeup: Sakshi Malik

Photography: Tarun Chawla Photography

Styling/Content: Srish