Welcoming the birthday month like..

I know this pandemic made me really cruel towards myself. I decided not to do that anymore.

I always used to have birthday month plans. So, it usually began a week before my birthday (August 13th). Like gifting myself one gift each day for 7 days, or taking myself out each day before the birthday when I eventually used to get so tired of celebrating. It usually used to start on the 7th of August each year, and this year because of Covid, I wouldn’t be able to take myself out a lot or travel this time *sobs*

Last year, I was having the time of my life in August. Apart from the daily dates and dressing up a week before my birthday, I went to Hong Kong/ Macao on the 16th.

I didn’t decide anything but the as August arrives, the energy shifts for me. It’s a rebirth each year followed my new aspirations, new self expectations, new goals, new realisations. I feel like 31st July of each year to me is like 31st January for the rest of the world. I feel so rejuvenated like a new cycle has begun. I want to anticipate ONLY the best now.

BEFORE THE TREATMENT.

Yesterday, I went for a long hair treatment session at my favourite salon, (Yeah! where they take care of the safety- before you lecture me) and anyway how much are we going to stop ourselves? We require proper safety measures. We can NOT spend our lives stuck inside forever.

AFTER THE TREATMENT.

I REMOVED MY MASK FOR THE BIT WHEN IT WAS MANDATORY TO APPLY THE PRODUCT BEHIND MY EAR.

Other than a lower back breaking Keratin Treatment, I enjoyed half a Gulab Jamun and dozens of cookies. It was a real cheat day amid the quarantine. I wore my favourite shirt to the salon and ended up tweeting the whole time breaking my neck too. Shared a picture or two on twitter. Okay ! I shared a lot of them + The instagram stories + The live session that ended up being on my post. Sometimes, Social Media overwhelms me with its negatives but so many times, I love to share my happiness on the platform. Just one of those days.

Wore this dress after Feb. I took this one to Maldives, I love it.

I am not just happy on my birthday, I love love love birthdays.

Gosh ! I looked happy after long, and revived my confidence with my new hair.

I welcomed my birthday month while bidding one bastard of a month yesterday.

Also, I have another sitting left, Post which I can do a long post about my experience (2nd time this time).

I will now pray myself to sleep.

Much Love ❤

Tips to style Indo-Western Outfits.

Also, it’s so convenient picking up pieces from yours and your mom’s wardrobe and playing around with the pieces.

One ought to keep in mind these following tips:

Tip 1: Denims

Team up a denim waistcoat or an oversized jacket with a flamboyant kurti.

Tip 2: Belts

A belt with a Saree or a kurti accentuates one’s waist perfectly.

Tip 3: Blazers:

One could choose solid colored blazers and team them up with Kurtis or loose tops. Finish the look with a bindi and jhumkis.

Tip 3: Footwear

One could carefully select their footwear on their indo western attires. Kolhapuri Chappals / Embroidered Juttis and sometimes even Sneakers help in curating a chic look while giving it a desi touch.

Other things I am fond of while choosing Indo Western styles :

Dhotis

They are not just worn by women over the period of time but by men as well, and Dhoti Pants can be styled with off shoulder crop tops or even peplums. These are so in trend and are loved by fashionistas even on occasions like Sangeet and Mehendi.

Junk Jewelry 

The best thing about Junk Jewellery is that the variety of these in different lengths and textures can be simply experimented with different combinations of outfits whether western or Indian. They just add the statement like nothing else. Bonus : So Inexpensive and easily available.

Until next time,

Sonal Arora

One Yellow Kurti- Five Styles.

Hi Hustlers

So , the other day I bought this Kurti with very minute striped detail. I had to pick this up. It fitted so well. I had an itch to style it asap. Although, I am trying to create a video on these styles, however, the editor isn’t letting me and the error landed me to my blog site. It’s so good to be writing again.

Let’s talk about the looks.

First look- Dress it up.

I wore a pair of shorts (it’s not quite visible in the pictures) underneath my kurti because of it’s long slit. I wore a pair of sneakers with this look and a sleek belt to create a dress look.

Second look- The Denim Gem

I added a boyfriend jacket to the same look. It was a bit windy this day. So, why not !

Third- Formal Glimpse

Adding a pair of these green striped high pants and grey pumps made it appear ready for office look.

Fourth- Tuck it !!Tucked the kurti inside a long flared skirt, a small scarf and long tassled blue earrings. 

Fifth- Punjabi Patola

I folded a kurti to pair it with the Dhoti from only the front side. Curated this look with Juttis, Small Denim Waist Coat and some junk jewelry.

Kurtis are no more confined to the typical ethnic look. We can play around a lot with Kurtis.🙂

Kurti’s Brand – Huur.

Waist Coat- Rawg and MG.

Photographer- Manik Sharma.

Thanks for reading.

Tell me your favorite look.

Hustle Girl, Sonal💜

An unbelievably priced online store- Club Factory.

I was stunned to discover the club factory app few days ago, I received a lot of gifts this August as it was my birthday month. Among the favorite gifts I received, I adored this big gift package that came. Although,  there were many pieces that I’d like to share, but let’s just stick to a few of them for now, Also, sequels are quite a trend these days.

I’ve observed the benefits of purchasing pieces from this app and it comes with a 2-in-one benefit- superb quality and low-cost, a rare combination to believe!  When I see their products online, I picture them being worn with one of my outfits already, they can be worn to work, a day out or parties, they have a varied options and categories available, and just so how they look in reality.

To begin with, this pastel colored bag:

The possibilities are endless to use this piece, I someday wish to wear this with a mono colored sundress and use it as a pop prop, it is absolutely chic and cute at the same time.

It comes with a sling, but I like it better this way.

Estimate: Rs 600/-

Nothing beats an all gold look these ! Together worn, they give a cool look against the chic outfits, both excellent and ready-to-wear. Along with this ring, I bought few of these sleek gold bracelets to align with the watch, which complimented my look in the previous post.

The heart charm bracelet is only for 47/-

About this necklace,  Let’s start with the fact that it has contrasting metals in white and grey. The design is also pretty amazing, and the white embedded stones really play it off wonderfully. I like this stunner and the fact that it only costs 148/-, Can you believe?

 

The only kind of  stars I like are only the ones studded in the earrings! I don’t know if you like cute little studs or not but I am quite a fan of comfortable earrings–look how cute they are, and the price is astonishingly low, it is just 67/- with a pretty good quality.

 

I love when a non living narrates a story so beautiful. There are four layers in this necklace in total, the style of the neck piece has never been more on-trend, quality is as good as the much costlier versions of other layered ones I own.  Did I tell you? I am a fan of layered necklaces.

Price- 81/-

 

 

You’re not tired of seeing bohemian-themed things these days, are you? Because trust me, you’re going to want to see this one.

With mid-wings you feel the world is in your hands for until you wear them.

 

 

 

I loved the quality of all the pieces in the package, so I decided to shop more from club factory, I have a huge list already. Go download the app today ! You don’t want to miss it !

 

But, before you move forward, there’s a coupon code from my end as a gift to you guys –> 3666691 , you can use this to get further discount of 5%, Use it asap ! 

If you are unable to find the items above, I could help you find a few of them, use these codes in the search bar of the app:

White necklace: JNE000418093N

Heart Charm Bracelet: JBR0000038815

Boho mid rings: JRI000127074N

Once upon a time necklace: JNE000126869N

The only downside is that the delivery on a little higher side if you purchase a thing or two,  and they take a little while to deliver, but I guess, it’s worth the wait. 

 

Photos- Manik Sharma (icoonist)

 

Love ya ♡

 

 

 

Like a sunflower..

Ruffled Top ♡ : Street Style Store (like they knew what I was wishing for, Magic)

Bag: BEBE ♡

Shoes: Local store

Jewelry: Dubbai Gold

Pants: H&M

Photos: Manik Sharma

 

Dear you,

Amidst this jungle, in this dark that haunts, you are the gentle corner where I can alleviate. And so, I come here to rest at your side and ease my agony. I see the spectators that loathe and the judgement they feel so entitled to. . .

Every one needs a harbor, a secure passion of love, a healing – for without one we are in such affliction, so off-track, so adrift. And, life becomes a torment that we are presumed to endure, just breathing, not living.

Without you, my good friend, there would be no comfort, no emotional morphine. With you, I feel like a scented sunflower, a flower that had been a tight floret only days ago that has just begun to bloom, that already has a deeper tinge of yellow.

-Sonal Arora ♡