Life Update!

Hello everyone!! It's been over 2 years I haven't written a single piece on this blog. I'm sure most of you already know that I got engaged in July 2020, right after I wrote my last article here, and since then I've been super occupied painting a new chapter in my life!

This was during the first lockdown when I met Vanshaj and chose to get married to him. I prioritised planning my wedding over fashion shoots, blog writing and building brands. To be honest, I didn't have the bandwidth to manage everything simultaneously, so yeah, the PAP blog went on halt.

I finally got married in November 2020, moved my base to Noida and resumed posting on Instagram. I also started setting up my new home, resumed working for a few clients back in Lucknow and while I was trying to balance everything, life had other plans for me. In less than 6 months of me moving away from Lucknow, in March 2021, my grandmother passed away and a month later my father passed away. So it's only my brother who's left in the family and it took me a while to let all of it sink in! With my husband and my in-laws being by my side, I finally gathered some courage to move on with life.

Nevertheless, I've missed writing and I had been thinking of sharing my life update and why I've been absent here. So here's all the information for you that's relevant!

In today's post, I'll be giving you a peek into some important days of my life from 2020 - my engagement and my wedding functions. Let's get started...

Our Engagement - 22.7.2020

I spoke to Vanshaj for the first time in the last week of June, met him in the first week of July and 15 days later we got engaged in the presence our families and friends in Gurugram.

We enjoyed a 4 month courtship and planned our entire wedding by ourselves with minimal help from our families. Our outfits, the venue, the decor, the food, so much! In the middle of the pandemic, when the world had limited resources to offer, we planned our wedding just like we had imagined since always - simple, minimal and just with our closest people being a part. We had 4 functions spread between Lucknow, Delhi & Gurugram.

My Mehendi - 20.11.2020 (in Lucknow)

Our Haldi - 21.11.2020 (in Delhi)

Our Youngsters Night - 21.11.2020 (in Delhi)

Our Wedding - 22.11.2020 (in Gurugram)

watch the complete wedding movie HERE

I would have never imagined a time in my life when nothing would seem more important than getting married to a guy who was an absolute stranger till a few months ago. But as they say, 'love comes in the most unexpected ways', I found mine when the world had stopped! 2020 was indeed one of the most special years of my life, and in all sadness and in health, I found my partner for life. Now, it's a crazy journey that's just begun! PS : This wedding wouldn't have happened if our families didn't show courage to meet and every single person who was behind the preparations to make our special days even more special. Thank you for being by my side through thick and thin then and now! Until next...lots of love.

~xoxo~

Country Girl in Yellow Summer Dress

As the weather changes, we enjoy showing more skin and wearing vibrant lipsticks that bring out our skin tone. Dresses that feature flowers and floral patterns are often our spring and summer staples. I often opt for a flattering A-line dress, a skin-tight bandage dress, or slip into a sexy bodycon piece. I like pulling off sophisticated flare and pick floral patterns to bring out my confident femininity. In today's blog, I'm sharing with you one of the most beautiful floral print dress, that I paired with my choice of country style accessories to alleviate the gloom of winter and fall!

The hot month of June calls for a cute A-line dress in yellow that I picked from Shein.in. It's a 100% rayon fabric and feels amazing on the skin. The fit and flare is what attracted me to this gorgeous piece. The spaghetti straps makes it easier to don in the summer months with a low back cut out and a knot in the front makes it appear fancier.

I styled it with some raw accessories - a fabricated choker, sleek gold cuffs in the wrist, brown suede heels, leopard print sunnies and a hat. Completed my look by adding a multicolored sequin bag, giving strong summer feels. More looking like the country girl, eh? Oh, and always remember if you don't want to flaunt the deep neck, go for a tube top inside - like I did (with a black one).

Dressing for summer and picking the right floral outfit can be a task, but if you know your body structure, Shein.in has the best summer dress collection for you! Do check it out and let me know if it helped. Until next time, love & luck.

dress, sunnies, choker : Shein.in | heels : Steve Madden | hat : Forever21 | cuffs : Daniel Wellington

Photographed by : Shiv Ahuja

~xoxo~

The Camo Style ft. Cultfiction Clothing

Hello everyone, I hope you liked the last post that I published yesterday, talking about my rainbow attraction. It's really close to my heart, and I wanted y'all to take a look! If you haven't chanced upon it yet, do it HERE now.

As for today, I've got you another fashion post from a different brand - CULTFICTION CLOTHING. They do not sell on their own website but other major ones like - Ajio, Jabong, Koovs, Myntra & Flipkart. The brand is one of my favourites when it comes to sporty chic outfits, and I'd been a regular customer, until one fine day they sent me some sample pieces to try and share with you guys (my lovely readers). Let me tell you, Cultfiction is one of the most reliable brands when it comes to skin friendly fabric and authentic colors, and like most of you know I love stepping out in comfort more than spunky apparels, this brand just does it right for me!

For this post, I've chosen to share two of my favorite camouflage looks from Cultfiction. I've taken a sparkle of runway inspiration and brought camo back! The oh-so-wearable trend definitely won’t disguise or hide your high and mighty style game, trust me! 

The first piece is a camisole top, with camo pattern in red, blue and white. My most favorite color combination for the chill season! Darker colors just make me look a li'l prettier in this weather you see. Well, it's a crop top, more like a t-shirt, and fits me perfectly. I tend to avoid wearing sleeveless tops but this one adds the right curve to my shoulder and looks sexy! I paired it up with a black distressed jeans and white heels to give the look an edge. 

PS : Since this post was shot in the summers, you know it's more like a summer outfit, but of course can be donned in winters with a jacket layered unapologetically, ain't it?

The second piece is a camo shift dress. Now who wouldn't want to make a statement in the rough-and-tough khaki and grey hue to look totally badass. It's time we carry forward an essence of femininity and sexiness by adding an army-inspired uniform to our wardrobes for instant kickass sass. Do we dare to bring back the trend? Hell yes!

This shift dress is a very stylish yet comfortable piece in my wardrobe and will always be, until I find something better (not happening anytime soon I believe). The pattern is stunning and can be carried in any season, regardless of the offbeat style. I can layer it up with a long coat in winters and add longer boots. As for this look, I chose to wear my ankle length boots, and clinch a sleek belt on my waist. Also added a chunky metallic bracelet to give the look a definition.

Recently I stumbled upon a picture of Victoria Beckham walking the streets of New York, carrying the best version of herself styled in a camo tee, and that inspired me to finally publish this post! But with that, it also begs the question - if one of the most stylish woman on the planet is backing the return of camouflage, should you be too? Well, the answer is : it's a counterintuitive fashion trend, and we all want to stand out! It's impossible not to notice it! So girls, make 'camo' a runway trend and pull out your camouflage outfits and show your flirty, colorful camo side for spring!

You can buy the top HERE, and the dress HERE.

If you liked reading this post, do let me know in the comments below, because I love reading your feedback. It just helps me better my posts, and keeps me motivated! More love and power to y'all. 

Photographed by : Sparsh Ahuja

~xoxo~

Lifestyle Update : Car Wash at Automate - Automobile Spa

A lot of you know that my family gifted me a a car last year on my birthday, and I have been driving the same for 1 year now. It's undoubtedly one of the closest gifts to my heart and I try taking care of it as much as I can, now. I don't have to bother for it's technical maintenance because that's what the men in my family get done. But some regular wishy-washy jobs are something I like to particularly get involved in. Say, the recent incidence was when I was invited to collaborate with AUTOMATE, offering me a free car wash. It's a luxury car spa that helps bring life to cars once again! Situated in the basement parking of Riverside Mall, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, this car spa is equipped with all car cleaning facilities and it's one of the top choices of all Lucknowites. Easily accessible and value for money. 

We all are aware that improper techniques cause unsightly swirls and scratches in the paint of the car. Hence, it's always recommended to get it cleaned by experts, at least twice a month. Automate has a step-by-step car washing process that not only removes loose dirt and grime but also removes contamination, securing it for further use. Vacuuming, Steaming, Washing and Greasing/Polishing are the four major steps used in the process of a car wash at Automate; along with thorough rinsing and Drying to make your car shine as new. It uses products that are expert recommended and are healthy to use. A huge kit from a brand called '3M Car Care' is used everytime which includes products like : Car Wash Shampoo, Tyre Dresser, Dashboard Dresser, Premium Liquid Wax and a Microfiber Cloth to make sure your vehicle is protected by UV reaction, leaving no greasy residue.

Before (side)

Before (back)

Steaming

Wiping the loose dust

Thorough washing

Cleaning the interiors and the exteriors

After

Just like our body needs thorough cleaning, similarly the body of our car needs a proper spa as well! A team of 2-3 men is involved in the process to make it quick and hassle free. The best part is that each one is superbly trained, meaning they exactly know when and how to do it. TBH, it's really simple, you go to Riverside, park your car at Automate, buy a movie ticket or go shopping in the mall, and by the time you get free your car is all done. Sounds cool? PS : You may choose to ask for different packages for car maintenance suiting your needs. I highly recommend this luxury automobile spa and detailing centre, considering they not only wash cars expertly, but also modify your vehicles like never before. #MustTry

For more details about Automate, click HERE.

Thanks for having me, Automate. Keep doing the super job!


~xoxo~