4 Ways to Style 1 Flared Pants ft. Shein

Hello everybody, how's it going?

It feels amazing to be back at writing blogs, but more than that sharing my thoughts with you! It's an everyday story now that all of you come to see what I'm doing on my social media pages, but what's rare is that y'all coming back here on my website and checking out my blogs. Thankyou for being my regular readers!

Coming to what's happening in my life; well, A LOT! It has turned upside down since the time I've come back to Lucknow. It feels great to be back home and doing what I love - work, party, eat, repeat! These 4 moods of mine are so in routine that I chose to share them with you all through this post. 

With all the rush, I hardly get time to dress for every occasion distinctively; and honestly, I don't have all the time in the world to select different pair of bottoms every day. But what's comforting is to be able to style just one set pants with different tops, shirts, tees & shrugs. I recently bought a pair of black flared pants - much in trend, and styled them differently and received tons of compliments. Check out my 4 looks below..

BOSS LADY

I am not a believer that you must dress to conform in an office space. I am a believer that you should dress in a relatively modest, office-appropriate manner. But within those guidelines, you do you! My style theme is : "To be classy without being OTT." I believe less is more. And again, moderation is key. For this particular look I opted for a white, cotton half sleeved shirt with cold shoulder cuts to pair with my black flared pants. Buttoned the shirt till the collar and tucked the length inside the pants. Secured the waist with a chic belt to add perfection!

As for accessories, trust me, they can make or break an outfit. They tend to be a focal point, so make it a good one. I chose to add a collar pin, classy dangles in my ear and a few black, white & gold bracelets in my wrist. It was a touch task deciding which black heels to add, but these pointed ones look dope! Sunglasses of course add royalty to the entire look, and a high quality handbag completes it. PS : I often carry a laptop with me, and keep changing my laptop sleeves - this pink one with the "cute but psycho" quote is my current favorite! Lastly, for my makeup, it's always red on my lips, and curls on my head!

shirt : StalkBuyLove | pants, bag, sunglasses : Shein | Heels : Talon D'or | earrings, bracelets : MEB |  laptop sleeve : UpTown18

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PARTY PRINCESS

With most of you already seeing my current stories, you know where I'm partying and how much I'm enjoying! I try and keep you updated my regular party OOTNs but this look is so special that I never posted about it, as yet. I feel it's super classy to club a rust color top with a black pair of pants and layer it with an oversized shrug in peach. I had randomly picked the top from F21 in Lucknow last year and it came out to be a size smaller. I didn't want to return the piece since it was the last one in stock so I chose to always layer it until I could get back in shape, and see it worked! I cringed a broad brown belt over the shrug on my waist to give it a definition and it turned out to be so elegant!

I completed my look with some black, gold and silver bracelets and hand cuffs on my wrist, a broad gold ornamental chain in my neck that added splendidness, and peach colored heels that matched with the shrug. I love how graceful everything turned out. Finished off my face with smokey eyes and a glam touch with red on lips and curls on head!

top : Forever 21 | shrug : StalkBuyLove | pants, rings : Shein | heels : Inc.5 | belt : Local Market | necklace : Kazo | bracelets : MEB

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CASUAL QUEEN

Once in an article, that featured me, they titled me as "the girl next door". Well, they simply described my style as trendy and casual that can easily be an inspiration to many girls who want to dress easy and yet look up to the minute. Well, they weren't wrong! I mostly dress in comfortable clothing rather than high end fashion. For the times when I've to run errands and still look my best, I choose to throw in a pair of black pants and top it with a casual, white, cotton t-shirt : best for summer months. For this particular look, I jazzed up a bit by layering a denim jacket and my black pointed-toe heels.

For accessories, I stacked a few navy blue & silver bracelets in my wrists and small white dice studs in my ears. It's basically a day look and I tend to carry it all night long as well so no neck pieces! For my makeup, it's a subtle face with red on lips and curls on my head. Modish & sassy, ain't it? 

t-shirt, jacket : Forever21 | pants : Shein | heels : Talon D'or | bracelets : Local Market

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RETRO BEE

I got inspired by Spring for this look. The colour of this bell sleeved top is so springy and summery! It's a synthetic fabric crop top and suited best with my black, high-waisted, flared pants. The bell sleeves of the top are so vougish and I love how the red floral pattern on pink base takes all the attention, back & again! I added my black, stiletto booties in my feet and a pink sling bag to keep it matching with the outfit. A pink pair of big sized sunnies was such a last minute addition but so on point. Simple bracelets added the magic, and you have to now agree that red on my lips and curls on my head look the best!

top : Sarojini | pants : Shein | booties : Forever21 | bag : Max Fashion | sunglasses : Miniso | bracelets : Local Market

I hope you all liked this post. If Yes, do let me know in the comments below. Your appreciation is my motivation! Lots more coming your way soon. Until next, love to all!

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Photographed by : Ravish Siddiqui  |  Makeup by : Siddhi  |  Location Courtesy : The Flying Saucer Cafe Lucknow

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Tulip & Blush (ft. Stalkbuylove & Aarna Designs)

"Make it simple, but significant." — Don Draper

The quote above helps me remind you that I have always been a lazy girl when it comes to dressing, but I make sure whenever I dress up, it gets its own kinda appreciation. My personal style has never been fancy or over-the-top. Its pretty simple, easy and elegant, and people who've met me know it well! But, I really have a thing for indo-western clothing, and as with the years Indian styles have got boring, Indian women like me decide to mix and match cuts, fabric, necklines, waistlines, embellishments and various other technicalities, to form an entirely different kind of clothing that would suit modern needs and satisfy today’s tastes!

So, bringing together a few pieces from different online brands, I've managed to construct a look that's booming a trend this season with Tulip Pants. With its forgiving silhouette – billowing on top, narrow at the ankles, and with layers of airy fabric, these pants have become the home of traditional summer classics. They are not as baggy as the salwar, but still airy enough to beat this heat. It comes in a range of fabric from lawn to cotton, and silk or chiffon. It certainly gives a hippy feel but is graceful at the same time! Check out the entire look below.. 

top : Koovs | tulip pants : StalkBuyLove | heels : Steve Madden | rings : H&M | earrings : Aarna Designs

We all know, that indo-western trend offers umpteen choices for fashion savvy shoppers who are ready to experiment with variations in styles. Not only are they stylish, but also make the wearer to stand out in the crowd. A similar add-on is the tulip pants that gets quite true when you try it with simple tops! Tulip pants are another version of dhoti pants as we widely know about in India, from Pakistan. These are mostly paired with kaftan tops and kurtas, but ofcourse in other places its more of a free-will to pair it with shorter pieces!

I chose to pick a pair of blush pink tulip pants from StalkBuyLove, one of my favorite clothing brands of all times. They have such stunning summer pieces that keep my eyes rolling! Teamed it up with a solid black, full sleeved crop top from Koovs and glitter heels from Steve Madden (mind you, I love buckles, they help me stay in place). Accessories being an important part of the indo-western styling, had be going in for over sized bohemian earrings from Aarna Designs, with multi-colored tassels with pink popping out the most, and mirrors that reflected shine along with a few metallic finger rings from H&M. Best fitted for a season party or Indian functions, this look is for the girls who often want to ditch the regular kurta salwar, and opt for something creative and stylish!

PS : I went in for a subtle summer makeup that looked perfect for both day and night events. A fresh pink face with little glitter on the eyes, bright pink lips and midtone contouring! More like a diva, eh?

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If you liked this look, please drop a comment telling me the same. Also, share it across with your girl friends and make them aware about how this new trend of tulip pants can stun the world! Follow me on facebook, instagram and snapchat (username : shubhigarg04) for more OOTDs!

Photographed by : Creativity Studio  |  Makeup by : Divya Vishnani


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OnlyXGarfield

Remember the grumpy orange cat telling us that 'Good Morning is a contradiction in terms?' Oh yes, the epitome of laziness, obsessive eating, coffee, and disdain of Mondays and diets, GARFIELD is back after spawning several animated games, TV shows and movies to make its mark in the fashion world. One of the leading fashion brands, ONLY has recently launched its designer collection featuring one of the world's favorite animated character who not only tickled our ribs while we read his comic strips, but also made us fall in love with cats and kittens in so many years!

shirt : ONLY | shorts : Forever21 | shoes : StreetStyleStore | bag : StalkBuyLove

hair clip : Faballey | bracelets : Myntra

ONLY is one of my on-the-go clothing pick brands and I love to pull off their pieces because they're so voguish and comfy. The latest collection in the stores mark the crazy antics of Garfield in so many different styles that got me super excited and I chose to pick the striped longline shirt in powder blue color and cotton fabric, to carry in trend! I teamed it up with a pair of denims shorts and white ankle boots and accessorized minimally with bracelets and a bright orange feather clip to keep in sink to the color of the character print. A bag was just an optional addition and you can ditch it if you're only lazing around in the lounge this summer!

Having said that, is there anything more satisfying than bossing an outfit your mates can only dream of pulling off? Obviously not! But, because almost everyone already towing the long line was failing hard, it made me think for a while if this shirt is what I'm gonna try my hands on for atleast once and I love how effortlessly chic it appeared! Wearing your clothes oversized, longline-loving, proportion-playing, silhouette-shifting pieces offer a way and its only you who can to cut through and make your style known. So girls, barge into the ONLY stores today or find the shirt online on KOOVS, go for it and let me know how else did you pair up this Garfield piece (or more from the collection). I'll be waiting for your tags on instagram!

Photographed by : Zeeshan Khan

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New Year's Party Looks (ft. ONLY)

Hola people! With just a few more hours left for 2016 to end, I hope this year has been great for all of you. Many of you must have made plans to attend new year eve parties, and many of you have already put reminders for different award shows flashing on TV tonight, I know. Well, whatever you have scheduled, one thing you can be sure of is a great welcome for 2017 in high spirits!

Having said the above, let me tell you that I've planned for an evening out with my friends to celebrate NYE in passion, and have got 2 different looks up for you in this post using the same short sequin dress I bought recently from ONLY, and plan to wear tonight (well of course carrying just one of the looks myself).

ONLY, as a brand needs no elaborate explanation as it holds a prominent name in the fashion world for all style enthusiasts! While strolling in the brand store, I found this eye-catching blue and black sequins dress hung on a mannequin and I knew its going to be in bag within minutes. Its widely said that sequins can take any outfit from 0 to 10 instantly, but full-on sequins isn’t everyone’s cup of champagne. Below are two different looks I've created by adding different layers and accessories to my dress, proving that I'm definitely one of the enthusiasts to sport sequins in style, so scroll down below to check them out now..

Look #1 - Sexy Mania

dress : ONLY  |  jacket : StalkBuyLove.com  |  heels : FactoryRush.com

watch : Fossil  |  earrings : H&M  |  rings : Myntra

Its quite cliche but also very attractive when comes to wearing flashy clothes for parties. Many of us eschew the quintessential glittery cocktail attire and want a look that’s eye-grabbing and festive. And there’s no shortage of strategies for composing such a thing — after all, sequins were one of 2016’s standout trends.

For my first look, I layered my cut sleeves sequins dress with a black leather jacket (essential to keep me warm) with intricate gold mechanisms. Hung a pair of black tassels from H&M and threw in a pair of black peep-toes that are way too comfy for a dance night! Sporting a black metallic wrist watch was a last minute decision because it just gave a wild and sexy appearance as complimenting my jacket!

Coming to my makeup, I wanted something bold and outrageous, so my dear friend and an amazing MUA, Divya Vishnani gave me a striking blue eye shadow with winged liner, little blush on my cheeks and bright red lips. We did a mix of straightening and curling with my hair and I was all set to step out for a gala night!

Look #2 - Fun Fancy

dress : ONLY  |  shrug : Fashion Big Bazaar (FBB)  |  shoes : StreetStyleStore.com  |  clutch : StalkBuyLove.com

bracelets : Auhna Creations  |  earrings : Colaba (Mumbai)  |  rings : Myntra

You may call it unrealistic, but you gotta believe me when I say that a glitzy sequins outfit can be worn even for a day party. For many of us who prefer sleeping off the new year's eve, often plan for a day out with our dear ones, and mostly for an extravaganza where all of want to look our best! This new year, pick a swanky shimmer dress like mine and layer it with a full sleeved, sparkly black shrug to keep it light and comfortable. Sport your favorite metallic slip-ons to jump around freely!

You can get away with some large, flashy jewelry for the occasion, but there is still such a thing as "too much of a good thing." Instead of wearing several large pieces of jewelry, find one piece that can take center stage like round chandelier earrings and stack a few finger rings & bracelet lines to keep it simple and subdued! 

PS : I carried the same showy eye-makeup for this look too, as was seen above in the first one, and also the same hairdo. Though, you can always go ahead and experiment with your ideas!

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I really hope you liked this post. Count this as a quick present from me to you for the last of 2016. This year has been wonderful for me with a little tit bits here and there, but I'm grateful to each one of you for always appreciating my work and motivating me and helping me do my best each time. As we bid goodbye tonight, let's all make a wish for a bigger and better 2017 for everyone around. 

Keep in touch with me on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, and follow me on Snapchat for my daily madness. Until next time, lots of love and best wishes!

Photographed by : Zeeshan Khan  |  Location : Cappuccino Blast Aishbagh

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Winter Dungaree Swag

Hi loves! What's up with y'all? Here I'm just pulling out my sweats and jackets, welcoming the winter season because hey, that's been my favorite time of the year, since years! I love to dress up from top to toe, layering myself with clothes to stay warm. And you'd agree with me that winter outfits look amazingly attractive than the summer ones, say what?

Today I've got you one of my personal favorite looks, which is a dungaree and sweat combo. Below are some pictures showing you how I styled the complete outfit and a few details why I chose to do so. Enjoying reading!

dungaree, sweat top : StalkBuyLove | shoes : StreetStyleStore.com

bag, sunglasses : Missa More | bracelets : Auhna Creations

There were so many winter fashion trends spotted last year that our heads cannot stop spinning from it all. We were treated to so much that we are sure that almost anything we wear now goes. And then we realize that just is not the case. 'Overalls', or as most of us call it 'dungarees' never went out of fashion. It just laid back with fewer designs and now that's it back in swag, I can totally vouch for this style anytime! 

I recently bought a pretty pink pair of woven rayon dungarees from StalkBuyLove that I loved on their website. Its a casual, trendy piece with soft, breathable fabric and simple buttons on the front. My favorite part being the pockets which most pairs lack. I chose to pair it up with a grey sweat top, bought from the new collection at SBL itself. Its a warm one, perfect for winters and it really attracted me! Pink and grey have always gone along well and hence, the combo seemed way too sexy than I thought of it in head, I chose to add some funk with my black oxford cut shoes to give the color scheme an edge!

Keeping my accessories a bit trans, I opted for grey mirror sunglasses that looked ultra modern. These are from Missa More's pop collection and I love how chic they appear. My new bucket bag from Missa More too adds to the swag to the entire look and I've been carrying it everywhere since the time I received it because its pure fashion addiction! Completed the look with a few stack of matching bracelets creating it a fancy attire and I was good to go. Well, just in case you missed, I did put on some red lipstick to add to the pink contrast and making my face appear brighter.

To all you girls out there, I strongly recommend trying some dungarees this winter season as it not only makes you look sassy and sophisticated, but also helps you stand a trendsetter. Let me know what do you feel about this look in the comments below, because I love to read your feedback and it helps me get better at my thoughts to create what you love!

Photographed by : Poorvi Naithani


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Fall in Color with Chiaro

Hey pretty ladies, hope everything's going great at your end! I am currently getting over with my mid semester exams, and have to start preparing for the finals next month. But, that doesn't mean I'm gonna keep you all hanging for the first fall outfit post that you requested recently!

Today's editorial features CHIARO, a pre-couture fashion label by DEVIKA KALIA, a lovely lady with exquisite, creative ideas that will make you fall in love with her designs. Out of a wide range of maxi dresses, day dresses, Indian wear and evening outfits on www.devikakalia.com, she sent across a beautiful printed midi dress to me to flaunt and review. Take a look below at how I styled it as to welcome the fall month in color!

dress : Chiaro by Devika Kalia | heels : StreetStylestore.com | bag : StalkBuyLove

hat : Accessorize | bangles : Delhi Haat | bracelet : Zotiqq | earrings : Myntra

My favorite style of dresses are those that offer elegance without the need for much accessories. These pieces are eye-catching, elegant and enhance your feminine side! When I received this floral print midi dress, it was love at first sight. You already know how much a color fanatic I am, and it is unexplainable to what extent it excites me. The fusion of pink, green, blue and white just blew my mind since the dress appeared to be so summery and chic, with the fabric being so light as the mix of polyester and chiffon and felt smooth and comfortable on the skin with its alluring cuts and curves!

I chose to style the amazingly designed piece with matching mutli-color footwear with white block heels and a over sized floppy straw hat giving the perfect fall touch. Little but must add-ons were the bracelets and the earrings that added some glam to the complete outfit. With that, you know I never leave home without a bag, so abiding by that I carried a mint color satchel to add some freshness, nailing the entire look! 

If you ask me, I feel fall looks are versatile and one shouldn't just stick to warm clothes for that. If you're new in the league, never fear experimenting. Having said that, a midi dress would work for some and not much for the others. Below are 4 tricks that you might want to know before the next shopping spree you go to get your hands on some midis :

1. Select a length that ends at mid-calf : This dress actually creates the perfect illusion of a longer dress. My midi dress ends exactly at mid-calf, which is the thickest part, making me look little slimmer. If you can find a similar midi dress, I recommend it!

2. Wear sexy strapped heeled sandals : To elongate the leg and combat the stumpy look that a midi dress might give wear high strapped heels. I’m referring to sexy minimal heel sandals that give you height without the extra weight of a clumpy shoe.

3. Go for a lighter fabric (like mesh) : You want to select a fabric that is light doesn’t add much weight to your figure. Search for something I'm wearing in this post. It doesn't have too many layers and gives the outfit a light and airy feel. This openness helps me avoid looking short and stocky!

4. Select a A-line silhouette : It is universally flattering and is the perfect silhouette every body type. Make sure to look for A-line silhouettes when selecting a midi dress. Why not, right? It accentuates your waist to create a simple and elegant style!

I hope you liked reading this post and the tips and tricks were useful. If it were, do share this post across with your friends and let me know your views in the comments below. To follow me on instagram for daily OOTDs, click HERE.

Photographed by : Shishta Maurya

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