Monday, December 19, 2016

Sparkly time!!

Christmas and New year's are just round the corner, these are the most awaited holidays which bring families and relatives together along with having multiple Christmas parties we all look forward to New Year's eve too.
So here am I bringing out some sparkle in your dressing up for the Christmas party!!
This dress is an old one but a keeper, I paired it up with simple and classic black heels and a black cropped sweater and silver cuff.












 

 





Thanks for reading!!
















Tuesday, December 6, 2016

The holiday bling and wine!!

December is the last and the beast month of the year. Its so sparkly and festive outside with beautiful decorations and lights than it brightens up the darkness this cold weather brings, plus its holidays season, you yay yay yay (insert dance emoji.

Winter's make me sick and very hard to recover as I get sick in circles, I had to do this shoot when I was sick so was some what uncomfortable but still rocked the look, hope you like it!!

I am loving the wine color this summer so much that all I can see and have is wine ;)
No party is over without a perfect outfit, so I am bringing you one of the many party looks, this is a semi casual party look but can be glammed up with heels and a good clutch.
Lace has been in fashion everytime, I saw my mother wearing lace and now me too, hopefully younger generation too wear it, its a timeless fabric.

 Bringing my look














Nothing completes a party look with sparkles and so I wore this statement necklace to set the party mood.



Shop my look
Topskirtboots/ Necklace gift from a friend

Hope you like it.

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

The peacock dress

It has been raining every weekend and it is difficult to go out of house to shoot as Mr.V is under the weather and with very limited light and space.
Now getting to the dress, I have mostly seen and owned solid colored dresses and seeing this beautiful peacock dress and superb bell sleeves, no one can say no to these sleeves :)  And who can beat the price







And who does not love boots especially in this cold weather I need to keep my feet warm.




Shop my look
Dress



Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Orange is the new black!!

Since its fall and winters to start I am preparing for all the party and fancy dinner season coming. Winter's mostly are to love and appreciate dark colors the basic reason scientifically is "Dark colors attract more heat" So we wear light and bright clothes in summer and dark clothes in winters.

I am not an Orange kind of a girl, but when I saw this dress on stand in Banana Republic I was smitten over by how simple and classy it is. This piece is a bodycon and I was not very sure of how will it fit me and I always shy away from bodycon's, but to my surprise it did fit good and that too without spandex ;)


So presenting my Holiday party look





Thursday, November 10, 2016

My dark side!!


Most of us think Maxi dresses are only for summer but that not true, maxis with proper layering can be worn during fall.
I bought this maxi a while ago and since then it has been so bright and sunny in Cali that I could not wear it. And then finally it rained and I wore it.


Friday, November 4, 2016

The very stylish Janhavi

Introducing my friend, neighbor and the very stylish Janhavi. She has always been stylish be it a party dress, office classics or a weekend outfit. She believes style is not to spend on high end clothes but it is to brighten up simple classy pieces with the right accessory and your very own smile.
She just wins your heart with her adorable smile and kindness that sparkles in her eyes. She adds pop of color to a simple dress and make it look million dollars especially with her smile and grace.



Monday, October 31, 2016

Happy Diwali!!

Happy Diwali everyone, hope it was full of sparkles, sweets and crackers!!

Diwali is God Laxmi's festival where every member of the house participate. They show their happiness by lighting earthen 'diyas' (lamps), decorating the houses, bursting firecrackers and inviting near and dear ones to their households for partaking in a sumptuous feast. The lighting of lamps is a way of paying obeisance to god for attainment of health, wealth, knowledge, peace, valor and fame.

It is one time in the whole year that Mr.Simplyxstylish volunteer to leave the bed long before the day begins. In fact, the traditional oil bath at 5 a.m, is the only chore that stands between him and the pre-dawn adventures. Diwali is never complete without light up of little oil lamps, candles and scented sticks(agarbathis), the wherewithal for setting alight crackers and sparklers.

Hope you had a great Diwali.. Now getting onto what I wore for Diwali and Dhanteras.


Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Preparing for festival season!!

All the festivals are making a round very soon its time to gear up with all the colorful and heavy sarees or dresses you have. I many a times shy away from heavy and bulk traditional pieces so I try to mix it especially the mix of colors which makes everything so festive.
Bringing out my look for KarvaChauth, I gathered this look in less than 10 minutes as I had clear idea of my ensemble. This is my no makeup look, all I had was a lipstick and kajal so if you don't have time just follow my tips.

Now first let me get to this look. This saree is an absolutely gorgeous and elegant at the same time, its a beautiful mix of colors and just has overall border which makes it easier to wear and handle especially with a toddler who needs to be carried around at times.

I bought this bhor for my wedding rituals and wore it for my Brother's wedding too, wanted to bring it out again as being in USA does not give me chance to wear Indian attire too much so I planned well and with a kid playing around I planned it in advance.




 After Puja pics!!





How to look gorgeous in just 10 mins:
1) Gather your outfit, jewelry, shoes and accessories well in advance.
This gives peace of mind plus if you dont like one thing you can change it rather than just being ok with it or running to see what suits at the last moment.
2) Visualize your look or if you have a look in mind work to complete it.
3) If you are short of time, work with all the things you have or if you have time go shopping for accessories.
4) Pack and keep all your accessories together along with your dress/saree.
5) Do not keep things till the very end cause it gives you stress and I don't want you to stress for dressing gorgeously :)

Happy dressing gorgeous :)

Frill showers

This past weekend California witnessed rain, though it was not much but we would accept anything right now in this drought state.
Rains definitely bring back memories of monsoon season that getting wet in the rain, sipping hot tea and pakoda(fritters). I miss rain very much :( :(

Anyways coming back to rain and windy weather, I chose to wear a simple basics but with a twist or rather frills ;) I am always about timeless basics with standout details, it just takes your attire to another level without too much  of effort, win win is my mommy life!!

This sweater is a  perfect layer for the cold days and not too hot as you definitely love to layer!!
 




I paired this clutch to make this look go as Indo-Western too, so do not shy away for making the look however you want!! Btw this clutch is only $7 ;)




Shop my outfit:
top / jeans / boots are old but love this/ purse is from Diwali Mela

Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Fall embriodery dress!!

Fall is a beautiful season, change of colors chill in the air, beautiful fall dresses and pumpkins!!
Its very easy to ignore dresses in fall but its a beautiful time to pick cute dresses and just alyer them beautifully.



Festivity style

Its Navratri and all of you must be in your highest spirit as its festival season with Dusshera followed by Diwali.
Nine days of ghat with garba and then Diwali in few weeks, it could be so stressful to decide what to wear, my suggestion don't shy away - take out your brightest season as its festival of lights. Gear up with big chunky or subtle jewellery what ever be your style and get ready to rock your look!!

Presenting my traditional look in which I cannot stop twirling!!


Friday, September 30, 2016

Fall mint

When fall is babying its steps all I can see is fall leaves, pumpkins and red leaves. While this is going in my mind I pick up the brighter yellow and mint to pair. This is a perfect combination with a little sheer and yellow leaves which indicates the very beginning of fall.
This mint sheer top is a dream, the perfect cut on the chest and back makes it deal for skirts, jeans or any pairing and as it gets colder can pair it with a bomber or blazer. This skirt has the perfect fall leaves and the perfect length.


Tuesday, September 27, 2016

End of Summer shorts

 Its still hot here is Cali, was a scorching 100 degree - sizzling hot this past weekend so I paused with my fall clothing and wore these beautiful pastel blue colored shorts paired with bright pink causal top.


Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Dancing in summer!!

Officially today is the last day of summer but living n California gives the added benefit of enjoying summer till mid-october. So getting in some of my last summer looks before darkness invades Sun.

If you read my last blog you know my mother was here and my sister sent some gorgeous clothes from India and this top is one of it, it is so versatile and has a cute flower and another one ;)

I paired it with a simple pleated skirt and they felt like a match made in heaven. So here is my perfect pair!!

Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Indo-Western

Mom was visiting us and she brought in some of her fabulous indo-western outfits. This pop of color stuck my eye and as you know mom's never stop giving she offered me her pallazo/culottes from her outfit.Thanks Mom!!

Paired it with a simple crop top was all I did. Indeed it is a very simple combination and many of you might have done, but we always end up looking for new pieces to do so, why not dig you own closet to make new outfits that you will always love to wear without burning a hole in your wallet.

So here I present my simple look!!



Wednesday, September 7, 2016

The new me!!

For a very long time I was planning to cut my love locks but was sceptical as had no idea if it will suit me and if it wont it will take months to grow them back. So after lots of convincing from Mr.Simplyxstylish and googling around I decided to go for it.

Presenting you my new avatar!!

Dress by my beautiful sister so thanks to her, shoes , lipstick

Thursday, September 1, 2016

From summer to Fall off-shoulder


This off shoulder trend is here to stay even for fall. It has and will be loved by everyone, so here is my transitional outfit for last few summer days and for fall.

I am hating that summer is coming to an end, I mean why not who does not like bright beautiful days plus all the beautiful outfits you can wear in summer. I am going to miss you sun ;)