Affordable Fashion : Class & Charm in less than Rs. 5000

"You don't have to be rich to look fashionable!"

As fashion lovers, we'll admit to busting the bank for some purchases. But we're not crazy. There are some items that don't need to be designer. Beyond that, it's actually better if they're not, especially when you're talking basics that will see a lot of wear and tear. You cannot imagine the number of messages I get on a daily basis from girls who want to read about affordable fashion that's trendy, comfy, classy and charming at the same time! Of course, you'd say street style is the least expensive, but what about other trends that are more girly and chic? I've got you today's post with exact prices as picked from different brands put together in my #ootd for less than Rs.5000. Read below more details!

dress : AND | bag : Ni & Sa Bags | heels : StreetStyleStore | bow : Oony by Anab

bracelet : Auhna Creations | belt : Jabong | ring : Blinglane 

It's no secret that shift dresses are easy to wear and are universally flattering as they compliment just about all body shapes. My first pick was this cute ombre peach dress from AND which was for Rs.1699/-. For a pear-shaped, petite woman like me, this dress is a perfect piece which covers my knees, has full length sleeves, and can be donned at a casual brunch or a dine out. Along with that, to give it a more polished look, I secured the waist with a skinny belt from Jabong that I bought for Rs.200/- on a sale. Belts are edgy and fun to accentuate the lose waists, and can be twisted to form pretty embellishments at any time!

Coming to the accessories, I opted for a cute pair of peach heels that are enclosed and pointed from the front, looking posh. These are versatile footwear, can be styled with office wear, party gowns, or a simple dress like mine. I got it from StreetStyleStore for Rs.699/-. I've gotta say this that my accessories all put together are way more than all my money spent on the dress, but that's the fun part, you get too many things for cheaper rates. Like how girls want it, eh? Anyway, to add some funk to my look, I wore a twisty bracelet in silver and orange on my right wrist which is worth Rs. 150/-, sold by Auhna Creations. A pair of studs in my ears for Rs.10 from a local market. The ring on my left little finger for Rs. 499/- from Blinglane, and the cutest part of my look - the blue bow in my hair is from Oony for just Rs. 150/-. To finish off my look, I opted for a quirky tassel bag from Ni & Sa that costs Rs.1499/-. And I'm done!

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No matter what age group you belong to, trendiest fashion in the best prices is a dream for every female. There are so many brands out there, waiting for you to grab their pieces on sale (especially the ones I mentioned as above). Know your shape and find your style, and you can always thank me later! If you liked this quick tip post, do let me know in the comments below. Until next, much love.

Photographed by : Madhukant Tripathi  |  Makeup : Divya Vishnani  |  Shot at : Rollarappa Lucknow - Episode 3

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Swag Bharat with Myntra - Part 1

Fashion is an ever evolving and vibrant segment and we Indians are getting more and more conscious regarding our looks, while our preference grows toward ethnic apparels with a touch of modernity. A contemporary fashion getting popular in recent times is 'fusion wear' which is a creative blend of styles of any two or more cultures! Silhouettes are basically from Western influence, and are blended with Indian textiles and styling, but in today's time its a preferred choice of people of all class and ages.

Hence, I partnered with MYNTRA under their #SwagBharat theme to showcase a fresh new fusion look for you that not only consists of an elegant and trendy appearance, but also makes it suitable for wearing at all kinds of occasions. Below is a detailed description as to how I shopped from the website to create the whole look! 

shirt : Lokal South | patiala salwar : Ira Soleil | footwear : Gifted | earrings : Aarna Designs

Online shopping has always excited me, because bruh where else can you shop even at midnight wearing your jammies without having to wait in ques and crowds picking up from more than lacs of stylish pieces? Thousands of brands to choose from, Myntra has been my on-the-go shopping portal since the age of 16 when I use to buy all latest clothing that popped up my ad feed with so many price offers! Well, the love has continued since then and with my recent shopping experience at Myntra, I only have to say that its just the one stop destination for all.

Coming to my look, it took me a while to decide that I'd like to keep it quirky yet subtle with my picks! While scrolling through the women's shirts section on the Myntra app, I came across this swanky looking shirt from Lokal South with a chandra bindu print on it with multi colored base including bright orange borders! I just had to get it because it looked so quirky and also complemented the gold-toned shimmer patiala that I opted for from Ira Soleil under Myntra's women's ethnic-wear salwar collection. The bright colored shirt add so much grace to the easy to wear and breathe-in (stretchable pull up), dusky patiala when I styled it, and to up the look a bit, I added a pair of spunky pompom-loop earrings from Aarna Designs and authentic punjabi juttis from Sunita Collections with a cute pompom on it as well that looked nothing less than magical!

Well, I really prefer the Indo-western fusion garments since they've now become 'the in thing'. These garments are gaining acceptance in the our mindsets, and are becoming the choice of apparel at formal and informal events, while my version of Indo-western styling seems a combination of westernised shirt and Indian patiala salwar with summer friendly fabrics that appear quite chic! So, if this post excites you, you should go be a part of the #MyntraBigFashionGig starting from 8th April - 10th April, and shop your own Myntra looks at amazing prices, and of course you can thank me later!

Photographed by : Zeeshan Khan & Shubham Kesarii  |  Makeup by : Divya Vishnani

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Accessorizing with Pep My Persona

Hey girls! Hope you all are doing good!

I'm sure you would all agree with me if I say, "We girls love to accessorize" and I truly believe that accessories can make or break an outfit. That be said, a true fashionista can differentiate between the accents that are worth spending a pretty penny on and those of-the-moment adornments that are okay to pass up. I'm sharing some pretty pieces below, that I got from an online jewelry store 'Pep My Persona' and I'm under the impression that you are going to fall in love with these at the first sight!

1. Necklaces - I love to keep my look basic with a few unexpected accents. Whether it be the hint of a new silhouette such as a peplum or cutout, or an interesting color palette such as head-to-toe neutrals or brights – I like to think that the beauty is in the details. Our favorites in the above mentioned section would be necklaces, of course. There are numerous designs, styles, and umpteen number of colors and we all love to experiment with most of them with our outfits. In today’s case – curating fashion necklaces is something you should definitely splurge on. 

• In the pictures below, you see two types of necklaces that I'm wearing with two different outfits! First one be the gold-copper leaf layered necklace, that I find absolutely stunning. I'm wearing it on a black top because both the top and the necklace colors compliment each other perfectly. The gold-copper leaves fall on the solid black helping me make a bold statement! Plus, its light weight makes me drool over the piece and I feel like wearing it with all my attires!

• The other piece is a classic one. The different bright colored bead chain attached to a big statement pendant was one necklace on the site I just couldn't let go off. Many of you know that orange color is my personal favorite and I got this neckpiece for the same reason. I wore it on an orange top and it popped up as a highlight like bright-on-bright. In other words, this necklace simply took away my heart!

2. Ornamental Bra Straps -  We all know that its quite annoying when we have to give up on a dress while shopping because its strapless or backless. Earlier we allowed plain or clear bra straps to show, not realizing that it looks unattractive and tacky! But, we gotta worry no more because Pep My Persona has come up with a beautiful solution for all of us. Ornamental straps for bras are the best thing to happen to women's fashion! They are simple to attach to any strapless bra or convertible ones and can be adjusted to the desired length. From Rhinestone to beaded and colored to mettalic, bra straps are available in many designs and can be worn with tank tops, tube tops, party dress, etc. Well, lets talk about my favorite picks from the store.

• My first pick was a Rhinestone bra strap that I'm wearing with my rust color tube top. I mostly kept myself away from wearing tube tops because I didn't want to feel uncomfortable pulling them up every few minutes when I go out. But Pep My persona came to my rescue and I got hold of this fancy bra strap that helps me keep my top at place, while giving a sexy feel to the whole look. I am completely in love with this piece also because it has a big star at the back, in the centre, which makes the strap look like a fashion jewelry at once and no one really gets to know if its a strap or simply a jewelry piece! 

• My second favorite bra strap on the website was a very elegant one. Pink ornamental roses attached to silver plated leaves. This popping color bra strap looks really stylish and literally goes with most of my strapless outfits. In the pictures below, as you may see, I'm wearing it with a lemon yellow long top. The strap is reflected as a fashion accessory and it is certainly highlighting the yellow color of the top making it appear really pretty! My motto was only to make the whole look appear beautiful which I think I ended up doing successfully! 

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You can now follow Pep My Persona on instagram and facebook for more awesome accessories and jewelry pieces. They keep updating their collection as per the latest fashion trends! Also, don't forget to drop in some comments below, telling me you liked reading this post or not and if it helped you in any way. 

Photographed by : Exposure Imageries (Rhea Ghosh)

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Spring passion rekindled

Hey pretty girls!! How are you doing?

Well, spring is finally here and this time there is a move towards the cooler and softer side of the color spectrum. So, today I've experimented with this theme of cool colors and created a style for you using the Aquamarine, Classic Blue, Royal Purple and Ghost White colors. I've been studying the Pantone palette for quite some time now, so thought of taking help from it for this entire look. An eclectic, ethereal mix of understated pale pastels and nature-like neutrals take center stage as designers draw from daydreams of simpler times. Remembrances of folkloric and floral art, and the magical worlds of tropical landscapes restore a sense of well-being as we head into warmer months. 

dress : Annabelle (Pantaloons) | wedges : Limeroad.com | clutch : Jabong

neckpiece, Earrings & hand Anklet : Craftsvilla | watch : Felix

bracelets : Flea Market (Lucknow) | on my nails : Oriflame (Oceanic)

I was at the pantaloons store the other day and saw this amazing abstract-floral printed dress on the mannequin. Since I love purple a lot, I am attracted to each and every thing that contains the color. This dress did the same, and I felt the shape was fun so I bought it. Plus, it has a mix of all the colors I wanted for the season :

Aquamarine : The lead color for women for the Spring/Summer 2015 season. It is an airy blue with a dreamy feel, delivers a sense of carefree playfulness. Cool and calming, ethereal Aquamarine is a shade with a wet and watery feel. Open and expansive, this restful blue also acts as a stress reducer.

Classic Blue : Reliable and thoughtful, it inspires calm, confidence and harmony. Serving as an anchor to the Spring/Summer 2015 palette, It is a shade that is strong and reliable. Just as with the sea, because of its waterborne qualities, this shade is perceived as thoughtful and introspective.

Royal Purple : Rich in nostalgia. It is a unique shade that adds a surprise to the Spring/Summer 2015 palette. It is a shade that intrigues the eye and is very creative; one that will add a distinctive color pop whether worn on its own or combined with the other top spring colors.

Ghost White : It is an unobtrusive shade that contrasts and enhances; bouncing off other shades without taking away from them as it slips into the background to allow other colors to take center stage. Nature’s most perfect neutral, it is a shade that is timeless. Quietly assuring and peacefully relaxing. It is above all, constant.

When it comes to accessorizing, I feel its a boring process which gives me a headache, basically because I have to choose from SO MUCH OF STUFF, ah! Trust me girls, buying jewelry is easier than picking what to actually wear. Well, I did pull out some pieces out of my drawer to complete my look. I wore a hand-anklet in one hand which I really love, a white wrist watch which complimented the other white bracelets I had layered all together in the other hand. For my feet, I opted for these purple wedges which exactly matched the royal purple color in the dress. They were not as comfortable to wear because they are strapless & my feet slipped out while walking but I love the design (the way the velvet is twisted to form a bow kinda thing) I just love it, so wore that. As we all know, a bag/clutch is very important to carry to keep money and phone and lipgloss ofcourse, so I chose this white with silver lining clutch which went with my silver AD jewelry set I got from craftsvilla on sale last summer and I just love it (emphasizing on the designer pendent).

Many feel compelled to be connected around the clock because we are afraid we'll miss something important. There is a growing movement to step out and create 'quiet zones' to disconnect from technology and unwind, giving ourselves time to stop and be still. Color choices follow the same minimalistic, 'en plein air' theme, taking a cue from nature rather than being reinvented or mechanically manipulated. Soft, cool hues create a soothing escape from the everyday hustle and bustle. One should never fear trying out something different every time. If you ask me, red, pink and orange have been all over the place for past few years for spring season and I believe fashion is not that stays the same. It is all about the way we live, to bring a change and to have fun. So go out this spring, play with some cool colors, style yourself and paint the town blue!

Photographed by : Shishta Maurya

Hope you liked this look of mine! Do tell me what do you think of it in the comments below and don't forget to follow me on instagram for more updates on my Outfit Of The Day(s).

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