Monsoon Blues - Maxi Dress Style ft. Libas

The skies might be overcast right now, but don't let those 50 shades of grey trickle into your everyday style. Monsoon is one of the most enjoyed seasons because you get to imagine the dreamy love with your dream partner. But more than that, you enjoy it because of the lush greens and springy flower blooms right after! The rainbow too needs the rains and you enjoy that as well, correct me if I'm wrong?! As for me personally, I enjoy the rains for I get to wear my favorite styles, one out of which I'm sharing with you in this post!

It's right around this time of year that we start living in dresses. But we've all been told to ditch longer hemlines and maxis. But I ask, WHY? I choose to get my maxi dress game on point, with the right pieces and the pairings. Honestly, maxi dresses are so underrated. I love that they have a little extra material, so if you don't want your legs out in the open, you can keep them covered. Plus, they're super comfortable and great for travel. When it comes to dress designs, they're pretty up there in our book too! 

One of my favorite collection is available at LIBAS these days, and I've bought tons of maxi dresses for myself. I am currently obsessed with this particular blue one with peacock color print - iridescent shades of blue, green, brown and yellow commonly found in a peacock's train. Everyone's got the blues at the moment. Currently cornflower, pastel orrice and cobalt are the shades of the moment when it comes to mixing this season's "it" colour. And then this dress is fitted right at the bust, and flairs from the waist; has just the right length and looks adorable! 

It's a light cotton fabric - super airy and doesn't harm the skin in the rains. The print & design feels as if jumped out of a French impressionist painting. I chose to pair it with a statement neckpiece in the peacock design, white fashion earrings and a statement cuff in my wrist with yellow and turquoise stones studded on it. Carried a cobalt blue bag too to keep it all coordinated. Everything on point, eh? I completed my look by adding a pair of heels in a lighter shade of blue that matched perfectly. In the end, I also tried going in for a pair of pink sneakers, just in case I've to step in water and skip wearing heels!

I really hope you're trying the maxi style this season! Go varied. Move out of your comfort zone. Try new styles and ditch the mundane! Grab your maxi dress from Libas, on MYNTRA.

Photographed by : Aryan Tripathi

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Indian Wedding Fashion : Part 1 - Engagement

Hello my gorgeous readers! It feels so good to be back at work, writing my first post for the last month of this year. 2016 has been a great journey so far and I hope I make the last days of it worthwhile for you all on this blog as well!

Last night I released a teaser video on facebook telling you all about the wedding ceremonial looks that I'll be sharing here under the wedding series like I'd put last year! You all loved it even then and I was adamant on continuing it this time too, so bringing in something new I've collaborated with a celebrity designer and makeup-artist, Mrs. Jyotika Mirpuri Aroura, who has been working for more than 6 years in the industry now. Having her roots in Lucknow, she decided to return to her hometown from Mumbai, and start her label giving some glam back to the city. JMA MAKEUP & FASHION STUDIO in Lucknow is located at Gokhale Marg past 2 years and Lucknowites are crazy over JMA's excellent work!

I feel so glad to have gotten an opportunity to be styled by Jyotika and with no further delay let's scroll down to check out a few pictures from the Engagement look we've created and some details about it!  

outfit : JMA Fashion Studio | rings, handcuff : Auhna Creations

makeup & hair : JMA Makeup Studio

An engagement party is such a fun time. You get to dressup whatever way you want, without the traditional rituals, you can make new traditions and wear the most beautiful dresses. If you're a bride-to-be and looking for something unconventional, a full length gown will help you make a statement and show off your personality. Imbibing the indo-western concept, these days most of Indian engagement parties are incomplete without an add-on cocktail party and you definitely want to wear something that looks perfect for the entire affair!

The glam gown that I'm wearing suits the engagement-cocktail occasion amazingly. Made of raw silk in azure blue color, this A-line outfit is layered with a hard net jacket embroidered fully with silver and gold. I love how the full sleeve net covers the cut sleeve of the gown inside and makes the whole look appear so classy. Opting for a gown at your engagement has many pluses that appeal to the Indian woman. It hides figure imperfections, can be worn long, or short, and most importantly, free-flowing gowns are perfect for women with a heavy bottom, since they hide flab. Its a breakaway from the lehenga-choli ensemble and here it was, both put together as a silhouette, in one easy-to-wear piece. So now you know, wearing a gown is much more than a fashion statement!

Coming to my makeup for this look, I wanted to go in for natural shades because heavy bridal makeup is a no-no for me, and who better than you guys would know it! Jyotika being the pro gave me a fresh face with light foundation covering, little blush, coral lips and smokey eyes, Let me tell you I tried false eyelashes for the first time very hesitantly but I love how it accentuated my eyelids and the filled in brows created a perfect illusion of a subtle face! For my hair she gave me a curly pony and a poofy rose bun on the back to enhance the entire hair section and we accessorized the complete look with a ring and handcuff and that's it!

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I hope you all liked reading this first post of this year's wedding collaboration series. I'll be sharing 2 more posts in this week itself so that I don't have to keep you waiting for long, so stay tuned for those as well. As of now, let me know in the comments below what do you think of this engagement look. If you love it, share it across and spread some love! 

Photographed by : Zeeshan Khan  |  Location : Skybar at Renaissance Lucknow Hotel

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INDICHIC ft. Indisans

Hi everyone, hope all's going good at your end! I've just got up from a heavy dose of sickness and getting back to work feels nothing less than amazing.

A lot of you know that I've been on bed rest for past one week but I really wanted to throw up a post today, since its been really long that I was working on this editorial for you with INDISANS, a new fashion brand that sells a variety of handloom bags and clutches! Its one of the coolest startups by a friend and I'm really happy to share this post in collaboration with one of their exclusive bags from their soon-to-be-launched collection! Scroll down below to check out all bag details and some pretty outfit shots...  

dress : AND | coat : StalkBuyLove | shoes : StreetStyleStore

bag : Indisans | handcuff, bracelet : Shopnineteen | earrings : Privi Accessories

In India, fabrics and garments have been an integral part of life. They are reminiscent not only of the beauty of the past, but also a catalyst to future entrepreneurs. Indian craftsmen are constantly being reminded and encouraged to move with the times and bring innovations to their designs. The world’s leading couturiers have fashioned India’s timeless fabrics into garments that mesmerise the world with their beauty and splendor. Similarly, Indisans was born at a discussion about how diverse India is with an idea to uplift the culture and traditional handicrafts, and develop a platform, a marketplace which has a collection of handlooms, regional products and specialities of India.

Since Indisans is launching their online website soon, they sent me a few pieces from their exclusive collection and I picked a blue brocade zipper clutch to show you all in this post! More often when we see an Indian design bag, we readily team it up with some Indian attire like sarees or salwar kameez, but I chose to pair up my clutch unconventionally with a blue short dress from AND, layering it with a white Edie Blazer (or doctor's coat as they call it) from StalkBuyLove and my current favorite black high-tops from StreetStyleStore, creating a fun, street style look! Not often do we see such pairings but I just felt it looked decent enough with a spark that I added by accessorising it perfectly with those gold earrings and blue-gold handcuff to match the gold design on the clutch and a blue bracelet on the other wrist to add some definition.

The clutch has a small sling that makes it easy to carry in your hand, and a zipper to keep it simple. I really like the keri design on it which is both traditional and casual making it a versatile piece, undoubtedly. PS : Indisans has a lot of other designs to choose from, ranging from handbags, to slings, to shoulder bags and party clutches. Don't forget to check out their instagram to pick your favorites!

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