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Sunday, 18 January 2015

REMIXED SPIN
FASHION STORY













IN COLLABORATION WITH MAX FASHION INDIA
PHOTOGRAPHY BY SHREYANS DUNGARWAL | EDITING & STYLING BY ME

Floral Sweatshirt-Max
Skort -Max
Purple Beads- Max(old)
Chain- Thrifted
Backpack- Max
Boots: Asos

Blue Dress worn as a top -Max
Bangles-Max
Shoes- Max
Clutch- Max(old)

Tribal Print Top- Max
Earrings- Max
Belt- Thrifted
Shoes- Max
Clutch- Thrifted


Whoa!The first collaboration of the year with the brand I’ve always banked on for my everyday wear -Max Fashion India! When asked to review their collection, it took no time for me to pick these three tops as I fell in love with them at the first sight. The floral sweatshirt is so me! The blue dress I wore as a top is my favorite out of all for the bling it has. The tribal print is not something I’m a fan of; however, I wanted to try something new this time and to my surprise, it looked pretty and went well with the black skorts. The idea behind this shoot was to try all the three looks with the same pair of skorts and see how versatile they are. This time, I tried a new hair product- the BBlunt Spotlight Hair Polish Shine Spray that did a reasonable job on my hair in terms of providing hold and adding shine to my wavy hair. Worth a try! Feels great to start the New Year with new things. 2015! What do you have in store for me?

         I DRESS FOR THE APPLAUSE

Wednesday, 14 January 2015



SHOPPING AT SHEINSIDE
STYLE FILES



It’s that time of the year again when we girls love to indulge in some real crazy shopping to hastily grab the pieces that we've been eyeing for a long time before somebody else snatches it from us.  From shopping malls to online shopping portals, every store is running sales with amazing offers and discounts. However, it’s important that we invest in some key pieces that will last for years together and not on the ones we’re not sure of wearing just because they are on discount.  Talking about shopping portals, Sheinside.com is my favorite one stop shop that has everything a girl can ask for- blazers, dresses, tops, leggings, winter wear. So I've curated few of my favorite pieces from their store for all of you. Come shop along!




1. Black Lenses Gold Round Sunglasses (Shop)
2. Yellow Long Sleeve Slim Knit Cardigan (Shop)
3. White Lapel Long Sleeve Floral Loose Blouse (Shop)
4. Black Collarless Ruched Sleeve Crop Back Blazer (Shop)
5. Black Elastic Waist PU Leather Shorts (Shop)




1. Black Soft PU Slim Jacket  (Shop
2 .Navy Belt Hearts Print Cotton Skirt (Shop)
3. Black Side Zipper PU Leather Skinny Pants (Shop)
4. Red Long Sleeve Plaid High Low Blouse (Shop)







1.Black and White Striped Batwing Long Sleeve T-shirt (Shop)
2.White Round Lenses Floral Sunglasses (Shop)
3. Black Plaid Fringe Scarve (Shop)
4. Black Round Neck Long Sleeve Floral Straight Dress (Shop)



1. Grey Long Sleeve Asymmetric Loose T-shirt (Shop)
2. Khaki Batwing Sleeve Hollow Loose Sweater (Shop)
3. Black Elastic Mid Heel Leather Shoes (Shop)
4. Black Round Lenses Sunglasses (Shop)
5. Grey Long Sleeve Knit Loose Cardigan (Shop)
6. Grey Asymmetrical Split Pleated Skirt (Shop)



1.Black Diamond Pattern Buckle Satchels Bag (Shop)
2.White Boyfriend Ponte Rolled Sleeves Blazer (Shop)
3.Black Long Sleeve Hollow Crochet Lace Blouse (Shop)
4.Wine Red Bow Woolen Skirt (Shop
5.Black Short Sleeve Floral Print Split Dress (Shop)



1.Yellow V Neck Half Sleeve Loose Blouse- (Shop)
2.Orange Sleeveless Tassel Sweater- (Shop)
3.Brown Lenses Leopard Sunglasses (Shop)
4.Pink Boyfriend Ponte Rolled Sleeves Blazer - (Shop)
5.Apricot Notch Lapel Half Sleeve Floral Blazer- (Shop)

Click here to check out their store and get your favorite ones! Happy Shopping ! XX




Tuesday, 23 December 2014



  SMELL THE COFFEE
   EDITORIAL/ FASHION STORY 

             






















Featuring

STARBUCKS HYDERABAD | VERO MODA INDIA
                    
              Photography by Sarath Shetty | Concept & Styling by me
     Hair & Makeup- Emraan

     
            Shrug & White Cropped Shirt- Vero Moda | Black Maxi Dress- Choies.com | Stole- Thrifted | Bag-Oriflame |Boots- Asos | Ring-Goa

Quite late! But finally, I felt the wintry breeze on my skin as I woke up this morning. There's always been something magical about this season that makes me long for it the whole year- the knitwear, the curling up in the blankets, the wait for Christmas & New Year and of course, the Coffee. The opening of StarBucks' new outlet in Hyderabad doubles the joy of relishing every bit of this season for a coffee lover like me. The interiors that it's so known for, the aroma of the fresh coffee beans, the very pleasing staff, everything about the place makes it the perfect hangout for everyone who is or not a coffee lover. 

Talking about my first love- dressing up,  winter is the best time to dig out everything from your wardrobe right from leather jackets, boots, overcoats and feel like a Parisian. The clothing brand that is topping my favorites list right now is Vero Moda. And guess, I seriously need a big new closet for all the pieces I have bought from the brand lately. lol. The long shrug I'm wearing in this shoot was something I wanted to feature for a very long time and I'm glad it finally happened . I teamed the black Maxi dress with a white cropped shirt inside, a stole and the printed long Shrug that I can throw over my shoulders just when I don't want to feel too warm. With this feature, I got to work with an eminently talented photographer  -Sarath Shetty. Working with people who are so passionately dedicated to their work and understand your vision so well is bliss. A big thanks to you Sarath.
-Naznin



Tuesday, 16 December 2014

 RANDOMNESS
STYLE 101

There are times when you don't have a stream of thought and you just want to randomly put together all the things you love . This post compiles few pictures I've come across this winter that have been inspiring my everyday style.


Button Down shirt under a black fitted blazer, red leather shorts and long chains in the neck, everything about this look is so chic.



Oversized sweater worn over a shirt and paired with a lacy skirt, this look is super easy to style.




A black cropped blazer worn over a black tank and leopard print slit skirt, this is one of my favorites.




A white oversized knit top with a black checkered skirt, a sling bag and messy hair, how cool is this look! 




Glossy shimmer, flowy silhouette, bronze on the eyes and cheeks, this look is experimental yet easy.



Skinny jeans, shirt layered with a black long jacket or shrug, I can wear this look almost everyday.




Dark lips, black long jacket with culottes, a smart bag, this look is crisp and edgy.




A long beige dress slits worn with a gold neckpiece, this look oozes femininity and elegance. Loved the socks and tan shoes.



Blue on Blue, knit with checks, it's a ten-on-ten!


         
Beige and winters go so well together.


Hope you guys are enjoying styling up yourselves this season! XOXO


                         I DRESS FOR THE APPLAUSE


Tuesday, 9 December 2014

OFFICE DRAWER ESSENTIALS
PERSONAL


For all those who spend good 9 hours of their day/night at work like me, maintaining beauty and fitness is a bit of a challenge. When you are constantly hungry while working and have no one to stop you from hitting the pantry to access all the yummy chocolate doughnuts and muffins, you're sure to have skin breakouts and some extra flab around your waistline. To keep fit and beautiful, here are few things you wanna know I keep in my office drawer:

WATER BOTTLE: Every office keeps those small paper cups near the water dispensers.  However, we get so engrossed in our work or lazy at times to walk up to the dispenser and get ourselves that tiny cup of water. We do not realize that our body and skin needs 4 litres of water to look fresh, wrinkle free and glowing. Therefore, putting a nice bottle in your drawer always helps.

GREEN TEA:  Green Tea is known for its slimming effects and making the skin glow. I always keep a pack of green tea bags in my drawer and have atleast 2 cups at work.

MUG: I like to use my own mug for green tea since I do not find the paper cups sufficient for the quantity I like to have.

PEANUT BUTTER: Snack time is when you are more vulnerable to having all sorts of fattening food. So when hunger strikes. I get my peanut butter jar out of the drawer and spread it on the brown bed available to me at work. If you do not have it available in your office, you can pack a few slices everyday to avoid the unnecessary snacking.

SPOON: I always keep a spoon in my drawer- for peanut butter, honey or ice-creams/desserts when I think I can take the liberty to binge in. It's allowed once in a while! Don't you think so! 

CHOCOLATE: When you're super sleepy and have loads of work piled on, a small piece of chocolate will keep you awake. You can also keep a bar of dark chocolate in your drawer instead of the regular one. It's lot more healthier.

ALMONDS: 3-4 almonds a day when you're really hungry is always a healthy option. Put them in a cute box and place it in your drawer. They are great for your skin and body.

SANITIZER: Typing on the keyboard used by 10 different people or shaking hands at work and touching your face with your fingers carelessly leads to breakouts/ skin infections and health issues. Place a small yummy smelling bottle in your drawer (I like the strawberry one) and keep sanitizing your hands frequently.

PAPER NAPKINS: Needless to stay, these are a must must-have.

MIRROR: A girl's best friend, mirror is very important to keep your makeup in check. Carry it in your bag or place it in your drawer. It's upto you.

NOTEPAD & PEN: Times when you are free at work and want to write down all the pretty things you gonna shop after your shift or pen down your ideas, you'll always need a notepad and a pen. Don't forget to put them in your drawer.

Lastly, make sure you lock your drawer before your move away from your desk. You don't want anyone to flick your fitness secrets  Happy Working!

            I DRESS FOR THE APPLAUSE

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