Hi Girlies! 

It's officially getting colder in Mumbai and that so makes me want to dance around in circles! (because my city apparently has summer season all year. huh.) So, I decided to bring out all my outerwear and this evergreen sports jacket by Adidas had to make it to the blog. 

Today, lets style the sports jacket with which I wore ripped jeans to create a balanced silhouette since they go so perfectly well together. I added a delicate lace cami to the outfit to give details and a powerful feminine feel to the look. 

Tip: Lace always adds sophistication to any outfit. 

Balanced my outfit with a gold watch and a patent leather bag as this look required something jazzy to look extraordinary. Always remember, a little jazz hurt nobody and when you incorporate it into your everyday outfits it makes you look and feel more confident.

Tip: Want bling without going over the top? Try patent, baby.

I wanted the outfit to do the drama and so I kept the shoes in blue color to avoid attention from going straight onto it.

Tip: Match your shoes to your bottom wear to let your outfit do the talking.

Quick Pairing Guide

Day - Wear this jacket with denims or skater dresses.

Evening - Wear this jacket with a flowy maxi dress. 

Well that's it for today and I hope you enjoyed the post. 

Until Next Time,

Dushala.

Hi Beautiful People!

It's the best month of the year and what's December without burgandy hues taking rounds in your closet? Today, I styled an absolutely clutter free, super casual and feminine outfit with the hottest color of the season.

Tip: Burgandy color is a no-brainer for pairing as it matches almost all colors beautifully.

I picked this basic V neck tee with a linen khaki circle skirt. Again, having an eye for details, I loved those little buttons with a bow at the side of the skirt. 

Learn the fashion term: A skirt cut in sections so the skirt is very full but hangs smoothly from the waist without darts, pleats or gathers. 

Tip: Always look for some sort of details while purchasing solid color clothes. 

While I talk about how important is it to accessorize an outfit, very rarely will you ever catch me piled on with jewelry which most girls rock so gracefully. To me, the most imperative thing in accessories are shoes and bags. 

Being the typical me, I wore a heavy necklace to give life to the outfit with my favourite, favourite patent burgandy kitten heels and a clutch. Somehow, I always like the idea of carrying a clutch with a circle skirt, completes the feminine look, no? very psychological i know.

Quick Pairing Guide

Day look - Go for burgandy lace blouses or shirts.

Evening look - A burgandy blazer will look outright sexy paired with black.

And just to conclude, Burgandy and Khaki will forever be a timeless combination! :)

Until Next Time,

Dushala.

 Greetings to all you beautiful people!

How are you doing today? Hope the answer's well. Today, I tried out the drawstring trousers which have become quite popular lately giving the outfit the eazy breezy feel. 

Learn the fashion term : Drawstring trousers are pants with a string at the waist to tighten it up.

I went for the kaleidoscopic print for these pants since printed bottoms are the easiest way you can dress up a casual wear. 

Tip: Kaleidoscopic prints are a must try if you want to look jazzy without going over the top.

I wore a black studded zipper jacket teamed with a black camisole to tone down the showy pants. I love the way the grey studs give a bit of grunge feel to that black jacket (well, I'm crazy for details!). Those fringe maroon shoes were a must wear to add color to the whole outfit (aren't they just beautiful?).

Tip: If you're ever wearing just 2-3 shades in an outfit, try adding an absolute contrast for a pop of color.

Since the outfit begs to be rated as casuals, I kept the accessories very light and easy with a long chain and rings.

Quick Pairing Guide

Day look: Pair these pants with tshirts and camisoles in solid colors for comfort and style.

Evening look: Pair it with sequinned tshirts/blouses to be the talk of the town!

Secret tip: Leather jackets would be killer for such trousers. Mumbai's weather doesn't permit me to wear it, but if you can, do give it a try!

Until Next Time,

Dushala.

Shirt/Rings - Thrifted | Skirt - Jabong.com | Necklace/Shoes - Forever21 | Bag - Youshine

Greetings to all!

I bring to you today a very simple outfit which can easily pass as a holiday wear featuring The Gingham Shirt.

Learn the fashion term: Gingham is a lightweight plain-woven cotton cloth, typically checked in white and a bold color.

I was lucky enough to find this red gingham shirt in sleeveless with a self knot since it gives a little twist to the plain ol' shirt. I paired it with a brown midi skirt which had a self pleat giving enough texture and detail to the entire outfit. 

Tip: Tying a shirt knot is hot!

Keeping everything to its minimum, I topped it off with gold rings and a delicate moon stone necklace to give more colors to the outfit. I loved how the maroon-ish cross body went well with the brown skirt giving it the attention it requires since brown can be a bit of a dull color to wear. And finally the shoes! What's not the love?
Animal Print - check. Studs - check. Completes the outfit - check. 

Tip : When you have a fuss free outfit on, make sure you still jazz up your wear with pretty shoes. Be it flats too.

Quick Pairing Guide

Gingham shirts come in all colors one can imagine but my personal recommendation would be to go for the red-white one since it gives a retro feel, which is a nice change from the contemporary prints and fabrics we get today.

Pair them with solids. By solids I mean, wear trousers, skirts, absolutely anything with it but in solid colors.

Do leave in your thoughts about this outfit below. I love to hear from you!

Until Next Time,

Dushala.

Hi beautiful people!

We're talking about embroidered clothes today which I believe should be on your must-buy winter list. Personally, I love details on clothes that I buy. It gives a thoughtful feeling to your outfit giving it that oomph it requires. I got my hands on this embroidered shirt and I am loving it to bits. I want to save it forever, really and I'm quite excited to share it with you all.

Tip: You can go for embroidered skirts, pants, blazers; the list is countless and not just limited to shirts.

I paired this beautiful navy shirt with knit pants to create a silhouette of my body. I wore a magenta camisole inside the shirt to give a little more color to my outfit and topped it off with a metal belt to highlight my waist.

Tip: Belts are amazing if you're an hourglass or pear shaped body to add detailing to your outfits.

I accessorized to its minimum by wearing just a set of gold rings and matched a magenta cross-body bag to my outfit completing with black wedges to create a comfortable, fuss free casual look.

Quick Pairing Guide

Day look : You don't have to limit yourself with pants; midi skirts + shirts are the next perfect combo for the girl next door look.

Evening look : Embroidered shirts will be perfect for evenings if you wear them with palazzos (tucked in/knotted) or maxi skirts.

Tip: You can wear embroidered shirts for layering too! By way of layering I mean as a jacket.

Hope you enjoyed the post. Also, if there are any suggestions or a post you'd like me to do; feel free to comment below.

Until Next Time,

Dushala.

Hey beautiful people!

I planned today's outfit around formal colors since each one of us comes to this dilemma of how to look dressed up in a formal outfit. Most of the work environments in India restrict us to "explore" our work wear and hence this outfit is merely an inspiration. You can pick up some ideas from it and jazz up your 9 to 5 hours. 

Tip: The simplest way to look different is to opt for high waist trousers.

I worked around my favorite beaded high waist pants which has a tad bit of Indian dhoti-style cut. I paired it with a chiffon blouse to give it a feminine touch, completed it with chunky nude heels (needless to say I could run in them as well) and a studded clutch.

Tip: If you cannot experiment with your work outfit due to certain constraints, fear not, you can definitely play up with fancy bags and shoes. 

Quick Pairing Guide:-

Opt for collarless blouses in formal colors i.e blacks, whites, blues or nudes.

Spice up your regular collar shirts with peter pan collars.

Go for peg trousers rather than straight-cut ones. (they are the ones which are tapering to a cuff like the one I'm wearing)

Go ahead and rock a stylish week :)

Until Next Time,

Dushala.

Hey everybody!

Well, just to break the monotony of outfit posts, I thought of sharing with you my favorite topic of discussion; Lipsticks! With the sky turning pink today, winter has officially begun. Though the daytime is almost like having another summer of the year, the evenings are beginning to be quite cool. 

I hardly buy anything seasonal i.e I do not agree that florals are only meant for summer. But there is still a color palette always in my head according to the season whenever I shop for anything. In the same way, I think this particular compilation can guide you through your next lipstick shopping trip as to which shades are hot for the season.

                            

1. MAC Ruby Woo

Is any lipstick list ever complete without a MAC in it? Hell no! And especially if it's one of their hottest selling shades. I selected Ruby Woo for this winter as my official red lipstick. It's just wonderfully red, warm red perhaps, which suits any skin tone. I don't unnecessarily hype up a product because it's apparently a cult for many famous people, but this darling is worth it.

2. Lakme 9 to 5 Cherry Chic

Brick red shade is another color you must look forward for, this season and if you want to start out with a red lipstick, this one's great! It's easy on the pocket and quite a unique shade. With the gorge matte finish that it gives, it's perfect for winters. And it makes my skin glow. Yes.

3. Maybelline Jewel Collection Fuchsia Crystal

Magenta is the must have color for the season and this lipstick can give you that super hot magenta pout with a little bit of shine. This one's easy on the pocket too. If you're not into a dark pout, you can just dab some of it to give a tint to your lips.

4. Maybelline Color Show Cream Caramel

First of all, color show lipsticks are a gem at a fraction of a price. The moment I swatched this caramel-ly shade on my hands, I knew it was meant for me! Look out for brownish orange shades for the day wear during winters. Though this one has shimmer in it, it isn't ugly, I promise.

5. Chambor Powder Matte Coral Rose

This one too is a day wear shade. Very plummy brown. But the velvet matte finish it gives is to die for, almost making this lipstick look like it costs a biggie. This is quite a common shade, the plummy brown, but it makes it's way for the winters totally!

Greetings Everyone!

I'm quite excited as I write about ruffles because personally I love to wear them! While some may find it a bit too cute and girly, I think if styled correctly it can look quite sophesticated. Every time I wear this particular ruffled shirt, I have at least one person asking me if it's my birthday! haha.

Tip: Find ruffles a bit overwhelming? Wear them in earthy tones (grey, olive, brown, nude) to rock it.

I wore my ruffled shirt over a midi dress knotted at the waist. This gave me a long curvy silhouette since the knot accentuated my waist. I think, ruffles go great for formal wear since you cannot do much on the formal front. I kept accessories at its minimum by just wearing the right pair of earrings, a sleek bag and finished off with a pair of spike-y heels which gave the entire outfit a bit more texture.

Tip: When wearing ruffles, try not to overload accessories since that can draw off attention from your key piece.

Quick Pairing Guide :

Day - With wide leg trousers for a formal look, The gold ol' jeans for a casual day out, any type of skirt for a more feminine look.

Evening - High waist palazzo. 

Hope this post inspired you enough to try out ruffles :)

Until Next Time,

Dushala.