Valentines Day Lookbook

Hi guys! So Valentines around the corner and its time to plan out those outfits. Whether you're going out with your significant other, your best friend or chilling alone, its a great excuse to dress up and get out. So I decided to use all the stuff I keep on buying to post a lookbook for you guys! I'm also a huge hoarder so there is a lot of stuff that is ages old and alot of street shopping so I've linked similar products for those. So now, grab that cup of coffee or tea 'cause this going to be a long one!

Look 1:

So the first look is all girly with the pink and the tulle for the super feminine Valentines look! The top is off shoulder which is right on trend and amazingly flattering on almost everyone and the skirt has a pretty pattern at the bottom edge making it feminine despite all the black. To add an edge, I have added a simple choker and black wedges. All the looks are with stockings because its weather appropriate and also because I feel that it classes up the look.

The top is actually a blush pink bodysuit I recently got from koovs and skirt is from Mumbai street shopping but you can find similar ones online. Bodysuits are perfect for skirts because it makes the look neater and well tucked in. The stockings you can find anywhere and everywhere, street shops, online, malls, etc. The heels are black wedges I got a while back from hype and I have overused them since.

Top/Bodysuit: Koovs
Skirt: Mumbai street shopping 
Similar: here and here

Stockings: find similiar here and here and here

Wedges: Hype

Similiar: here

Choker: Lifestyle

Look 2:

For the second look, I've tried to add a ethnic touch to the outfit. The magenta is very bright and stands out against the white jeans. This is actually a kaftan that I had stitched and the neck work of the pearl was hand done. The kaftan is a very interestingly shaped kurta that makes this look very different and well, I've always thought that to be a good thing.

The material of the kaftan is very thin so I am wearing a white slip underneath, you can add different slips for a fun element. My earrings are a result of street shopping. I've always loved danglers and the pearls in the earrings just paired perfectly with the neckline. Though not pictured, I have paired this with a nude pair of heels that ties in with the nude suede look edge of the kaftan.

Kaftan: Stitched
Similar: here and here
White Jeans: Lee
Earrings: Street Shopping
Similar: here

Look 3:

This look is a little more formal, great for a date at a high end restaurant. The look is actually quite simple, the colors and the fit is what makes it formal. So here I have paired a crop top with a pencil skirt. The stockings are the same as the first look. The heels are red and strappy and high and make the look really sexy. I just put on red earrings and a red lipstick for the perfect accessories. 

The red adds a romantic touch and the lip print on the top makes this whole look very fun and flirty. This look works very well for candlelight dinners and such but the fit of the skirt makes it not so appropriate for a club or a girls night out because you really can't dance in this. I have always loved stilettos and this five inch pair is surprisingly comfortable.

Top: Ewa Young

Skirt: Local Store

Similiar: here

Stockings: find similiar here and here and here

Heels: Local Store

Similiar: here and here

Earrings: Street Shopping

Similiar: here 

Look 4:

If you follow me on instagram, you might have already had a sneak peak into this look already. I love this color and the shape of the dress is so unique that it is a showstopper. I wanted to do a different colour from the usual red and pink and black and this was so stunning! The dress has a slouchy fit and it is one sleeved which is very different. Off shoulders and one shoulders are trending and this is a different way to embrace these trends.

I wore these heels I recently got online. The heels are colorful and striped and asymmetrical. They work very well with the colour and shape of the dress but also add a fun element. The jewelry tone I went for was silver, but gold would work too. The bangle is square and the earrings are short in the front and have a long drop in the back. As you can see by now, this entire look is made up of elements that are very different and unique and that I think is the best part.  

Dress: Madame
Similar: here
Stockings: find similiar here and here and here
Heels: Nell from Jabong

Earrings: Local Store

Similar: here

Cuff: Local Store

Similar: here

Look 5:

This look is I think the classic Valentines look. The black dress, the red accessories, its what you envision for a Valentines date night, right? Or maybe its just me. So this dress was actually a gift I got long back and it was so loose and plain, so I got this thick statement belt, not only to improve the shape but also to add some colour. The neck of the this dress was a deep V so I modified it into an off shoulder dress because that is so trending right now and it also made the neckline more suitable for me.

The belt is a snake print stretchable one with gold locking in the center and the heels are the ones in Look 3. You could use any other color to brighten up the look, as long as you have a statement belt, it will work. For accessorizing I put on this long chain necklace from Lifestyle, I doubled up to get a layered choker look and this old bag from my mom. I've worn stockings in every dress or skirt look till now so why stop here?

Dress: Gift
Similar: here
Belt: Madame
Similar: here and here

Stockings: find similiar here and here and here

Heels: Local Store

Similiar: here and here

Bag: Mom's closet
Similar: here and here and here
Necklace: Lifestyle
Similar: here and here

Look 6:

The final look is a black skater dress with a net yoke and a sweetheart neckline. I love the sweetheart neckline so much. This has little silvery shimmery things which makes this not so plain. The shape of this dress is flattering on almost everyone and I think this is a great party dress.

The shape makes this dress easy to move in and the silver makes it blingey so you can wear this to the club and girls night outs too! I wore my Nell heels here too for the fun element as I was going for the girls night out lok but black heels will do for a more classy look. I haven't added any accessories to not add any worries when dancing the night away and also I was feeling lazy, but obviously, you do you, boo.

Dress: Westside
Similar: here and here
Stockings: find similiar here and here and here
Heels: Nell from Jabong

So that's it for today, guys! Hope you enjoyed and maybe even got a couple of ideas. Thanks for reading and lots of love! 😘😘😘

Lifestyle And Westside Haul

Hi guys, today I'm going to be posting on my Lifestyle and Westside haul. Yes, I know I shop too much as evident from here and here and also in upcoming posts. So this was before the sale started (yes, I shop without the sales, too). Since we don't have H&M or Forever 21 in my city, these are the more affordable options. And Lifestyle is multi brand so you can check out Vero Moda, Only, etc. there also. They might be discounted in Lifestyle even if they are not in their main stores, so that is great. I also like the collection of Lifestyle's in-house brand, Ginger. They not only have the latest trends but also at a great price point.

In Lifestyle, I spotted a lot of patchwork and loved the young and quirky look of them. Every clothing piece I gravitated towards was a version of the patchwork trend. I also bought a choker. I have always loved chokers and was always looking for those whenever I went shopping for jewelry. I think its the effect of being a 90's kid.

So here's what I got from Lifestyle and how I styled it-

This black choker from Lifestyle is in a leather like material. It is very minimal, which was exactly what I was looking for in  a black choker. Its quite edgy and looks quite chic with leather leggings or even with a sweater with leather trimmings. It gives quite a dark and dangerous vibe. If only I can now find a really heavy and embellished choker for formal events, life would be perfect. 

This pretty dress is from Lifestyle. It had Eiffel Tower, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Camera, Passport and other travel related prints. Its sort of a tshirt dress but I belted it up for a different silhouette. The white belt adds to the cuteness. It has a boat neck which i really like, and the whole vibe is very cute, casual and relaxed. Recently, I think cute prints are everywhere and I have been loving it!

Keeping up with the dress trend, we have a midi length dress in a camouflage/ military dress with patchwork. This colour, the camou look as well as the patchwork are the top trends you see everywhere. I love the relaxed fit of the dress and patchwork is my favourite right now. The patches are stitched on and add a very different look to the military dress. It has a racerback and is super comfortable to wear.

Moving on to a shirt dress now, I have been wanting one since quite long. This one is black with gold buttons. The gold adds a chic look. This dress is from Westside and even though it is in size xs, it is quite loose. The sleeves are 3/4 in length but also foldable. This can be worn as a dress, with jeans, with leggings and can even be styled into an indian attire. It has slits in the side too, but they are not too high. The material is very flowy and this is a very comfortable, no hassle kind of outfit. 

Finally, moving on to some actual winterwear, we have this off-white/creamish coloured sweatshirt, again from lifestyle. I have paired this with my black Levis curve id jeans and my white sneakers from Westside. This gives off a very sporty look. It has some music related print on it. The material is sort of a quilted texture and really warm. It was not available in my size or the next size up, but I loved it so much that I bought it two sizes too big. The slouchy look works well with winterwear and the huge size means I can wear it as a drop shoulder sweatshirt and who doesn't love that? I love music (don't we all) so the print is amazing and it again has that cutesy vibe going on that I am in love with! Comfortable, cute and functional. What more could a girl want.

So here's all I bought from Lifestyle and Westside this season. Hope you enjoyed seeing how I made myself broke right at the beginning of this new year. Thanks for reading and lots of love! 😘😘😘