NOVEMBER RAIN

Life could be so much better if we did not hurt anyone, if we said sorry without waiting for the other person to do so. If we made efforts to make one feel better without expecting nothing in return. If we didn’t talk behind someone’s back, instead talked to them to sort out the differences.  If we did not just run behind money but valued emotions instead.

Caught up in ourselves, we often forget to love the ones who care for us. 

We miss out on giving them the attention they need; blame it on the feeling that makes you feel they are always going to be around. The known fact that we keep talking about (usually as per our convenience which is sad) is that- life is uncertain. Yes it is. In every way. We can have control only on certain controllable aspects of life. Therefore- have no regrets. Live life to the fullest. Do what your heart desires. But also grab that one chance you get to make the people in your life feel happy and loved. Say everything you haven’t said yet, for the time will never be just right, for you do not know what the next minute has in store for you. For you don’t know how close you are to lose someone.

Dedicating this post to my grandmother who I’m sure is in a better place now.

Signing off with a profound thought by Coco Chanel- 

‘The dead are not dead as long as we think about them’

-Naznin

ANOTHER LOVE

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WEARING

Vest Jacket- Code by lifestyle | Skirt- Lara Karen | Scarf- Thrifted (Old) | Shoes - Salt N Pepper | Clutch- Max Fashion (Old)

A super quick post of what I’m wearing today. Channeling the skinny scarf trend that has been quite big this season + the blue- red contrast that I’m totally in love with.  Also, growing fond of this vest that I picked up from lifestyle recently. I’ve already worn it thrice (see here) and can’t seem to get enough of it.  Keeping it minimal with li’l blush on the cheeks and a hint of pink on the lips for a busy day like today. Hope you liked the pictures. Heading out now! 

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-Naznin

FADE INTO YOU

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Photos by Jitendra B | Concept , Styling & Modelling by Naznin Suhaer

WEARING

Black Crop Top - Faballey | Black Shirt, Black Shrug, Black Trousers – Thrifted | Necklace and head piece – Old | Sandals- Koovs | Bag- Gifted

There is something about Diwali lights that takes me into a different world of tranquility. The aroma of the food, the delectable sweets prepared, and the idea of a soiree delights me beyond words. However, styling a look on festivals is a tricky task for a person like me who owns very few traditional pieces in the wardrobe. Investing in ethnic pieces is something I rarely consider since I don’t wear them around the year. Therefore, creating a fusion look with some Indian jewelry is what came to my mind this Diwali. I decided to style this look with a black sheer shirt and a crop top worn inside and layered the shirt with a shrug. To bring in the festive vibe, I accessorized the look with my good old kundan necklace and a headpiece. Hair pinned up in a low bun, a dash of gold on the eyes, some bronze on the cheeks and a matte brown lip completed the look. And of course, a great pair of high heels and a clutch to go with it. Hope you liked the look. I would love to know how you all styled yourselves.

Wishing you all a safe and blissful Diwali! J

-Naznin

RHYMES OF AN HOUR

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Featuring

CODE by lifestyle

Dress- Code | Line drop Necklace- Toniq | Layered Necklace- Ginger 

 Photographer- Jitendra B | Concept – Jitendra B & Naznin Suhaer | Styling & Modelling- Naznin Suhaer

First week of November and I’m all excited to bring to you the first winter post I’ve been working on in collaboration with Lifestyle International. Like you know, I was invited by them few days ago to be a part of their Style Circle event. The event celebrated the 2015 Autumn Winter collection by lifestyle’s own labels - Code by lifestyle, Fame Forever, Ginger, Paprika, Bossini, Melange and Kappa as well as other retail brands.

Their collection this year is an interesting assortment of some major trends that were seen on the runway with striking patterns and silhouettes for the season. The Ikat prints, the Denims, the Aztec- Bohemian and the Dark Florals are the major highlights of their collection. While the Ikat prints have been incorporated in the Indianwear collection in a way to give it an interesting modern feel, the denim collection is inspired by the 50s American workwear with lighter fabric and prints. The Aztec – Bohemian collection includes a lot of lace, fringe and tie and dyes with a dreamy, thoughtful take on country looks. Coming to the Dark Florals, it is one of the biggest trends showcased on the runway by designers Givenchy, Louis Vuitton and Valentino this Fall. Dark base and contrasting pretty blooms are the key notes of this collection. One of my personal favorites, you can see me sporting this trend here.

When asked to pick up something for myself from their collection, I picked this blue dress from Code by lifestyle for its color and comfortable fabric which is apt for the season and completed the look by layering two gold-toned necklaces. Code by lifestyle is their in-house endorsed by actors Anushka Sharma and Farhan Akhtar. The collection includes fitted jackets, skirts, printed/ embellished tops and dresses meant for everyday casual wear as well formal wear. The brand is for anyone who loves simplicity, clean cuts, comfort, and interesting colors. It includes lot of basics that can be mixed and matched with what you already have, giving you the freedom to go ahead and create your own code. Do check out the collection here. I'm sure you'll love it.

-Naznin

BITTER SWEET SYMPHONY

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WEARING

Top- Promod | Maxi Skirt – Koovs | Gladiators – Thrifted (Old) | Bag- Oriflame | Sunglasses –Ycode

After a long time, taking things on a slower pace. Guilt-stricken for ignoring myself for all this while, I’m trying to be a little regimental this week and sleep a bit early, by 11:30 at least. But I could only manage to go to bed at around 1:30  last night which is sad. Hopefully, I’ll get there. Today in the mood for some yummy finger food, black coffee and good music. Currently listening to all tracks by The Verve. So addictive.

Talking about this outfit, I’m wearing a comfy maxi skirt and my go-to top for days I’m too lazy to dress up. I’ve about four colors in the same type which my sister is really tired of seeing me in. Lol. But I kind of like them. Wearing my old gladiator sandals that I had bought 5 years ago and completely forgotten. Gladiators are having a big moment right now. Planning to invest in some new ones (if my shopping budget allows :D)

Hope you liked this post.

Waiting to publish some new stuff. Hang around!

-Naznin

BIJOUX

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Featuring

Kiara

Jewelry - Kiara | Nose Ring - own

Photography by Nikkhil Bareli

Styling & Modelling by Naznin Suhaer

There are so many unpublished posts that I'm in the process of sharing with you and so many concepts on my mind that are waiting to see the light of day. The self created pressure of accomplishing tasks, being creative and fighting against the odds has been quite daunting, yet extremely interesting and satisfying.

From appearing for medical entrance exams to studying biotechnology to working in multi-national companies and starting something in fashion and again going back to the corporate world, life has been a carousel of sorts. But fashion is something I always keep coming back to. Maybe this is where I belong. There is always an urge to come up with something new, to do better than what I did yesterday. Compete with no one but myself. But sometimes things get extremely challenging. As challenging as defying gravity with very limited resources available around. And probably that's the reason why my work gives me immense amount of satisfaction. I love the the fact that this space is wholly solely under my control. Where money is not the driving factor, but creativity is. 

Talking about this story, this was my second project with Nikkhil Bareli (after this one) and Kiara was the brand that came to my mind when Nikkhil shared the idea of working on something like this. I instantly fell in love with their jewelry when I first came across their Facebook page. Kiara is for the woman who is elegant yet loves to explore her edgy side. For someone who loves to create a ‘style statement’. Each piece is beautifully handcrafted with lot of precision and is timeless so you can wear them on different occasions for years together. If you're someone who likes gold tones with a bit of quirkiness, Kiara is for you. This post is quite different from the work I've done so far. It unveils a dark story which portrays beauty in its crude form and I couldn’t have had a better brand to feature to add the Midas touch to this story. Glad.

-Naznin

HOBNOB

- EVENTS -

WEARING : Floral Jacket-Vero Moda (Lifestyle) | Bag- Baggit (Lifestyle)  

Pretty Trinkets at Toniq 

With blogger Santoshi (The Styledge)  

The pale pink backpack on the left (want!)

Pretty Monica styled by me  (Crop Top & Aztec Print <3)

Styled Puja with a Maxi Dress and Jacket  

Cool Menswear

Ashwin - styled by me (Loved the jacket & the shoes! )

Styled up the lovely Asica 

Leather Vibes 

Sandra wearing this lovely top and a pearl cuff 

The gorgeous Aditi- styled by me 

With Eliazer, Payal & Neethi 

Happy Girls 

With Siddharth

 

The two of us!

Last Saturday, Lifestyle International had invited me to be a part of Style Circle event that was conducted in Hyderabad for the very first time. The Style Circle event that happened in Mumbai, Chandigarh, Delhi and now in Hyderabad is about fashion bloggers coming together to share fashion tips and style consult people up who walk into the Lifestyle store. This event showcased the Autumn Winter Collection at Lifestyle which included their own labels- Ginger, Code, Fame Forever, Melange, Paprika, Bossini and Kappa apart from brands like Vero Moda, AND, Only and more. The event started with lots of young fashionable people who were waiting to meet us and get styled by me & Santoshi (from The Styledge). It was so lovely to see some of my friends who I had not met in a long time come down to meet and get styled by me.  At the end of the event, a shopping voucher was given to a pretty girl- Monica who was styled by both Santoshi and me separately and she carried both the looks really well. It was a fun-filled evening with us sharing our styling ideas, talking fashion and clicking lots of pictures. I’m so glad Lifestyle came up with something like this since not many blogger events happen in the city. Hopefully, this will open avenues for more of such events for fashion-lovers like us. The city definitely needs it.

-Naznin