Three times a lady

When we speak of style being feminine and ladylike, we instantaneously associate it with flirty dresses, structured skirts and bows or Blair Waldorf. What usually gets overshadowed is a pair of well tailored trousers. This is often the case in most women's closets as well. While we cover our LBDs and white shirts as essentials, more often than not, this piece of clothing is left out.

For many years, I was always under the impression that since I was short, wide-legged trousers were not my thing but thankfully, I've got rid of that notion. Take it from me, all these kind of trousers need *if you are petite like me* are additional height in the form of heels/wedges. Throw in a lace blouse and this summer's hottest shades on my lips and you have a look that is nothing short of feminine! 

 

Beige lace blouse & black box clutch - Local Boutique (Bandra), Wide-legged black trousers - Topshop (London), Black leather pumps - Charles & Keith, Pearl bracelets - Gifted (London), On my lips - MAC 'Lady Danger', On my eyes - Colorbar liquid eyeliner, On my nails - Maxfactor 'Red Carpet Glamour'

Title credits - song title 'Three times a lady' - The Commodores

Along with the neutral tones of the outfit, I brightened things up with a daring pop of orange lipstick *which I was nervous to try but am glad that I took the plunge!* and an all new purple hair extension courtesy the lovely folks at Jean Claude Biguine at the Elle + Mozaic event.

So how are you planning on adding a dash of colour this summer?

xo

Dayle

Blackberrys Sharp Nights 2013

May has been an eventful month, quite literally.
Last week, I received an invite for the Blackberrys Sharp Nights and what do you know, I had another event to attend that very evening as well. The concept behind the Blackberrys Sharp Nights is to bring together cutting edge fashion in menswear as well as to gather versatile talent in Bollywood. For this years line-up, Ayushmann Khurana, Arjun Rampal, Karsh Kale and Anushka Manchanda were set to walk the ramp and later perform at Mehboob Studios which led to the decision that this was one event I just had to attend!
Along with the fab four of the evening, a number of celebrities and models such as Nauheed Cyrusi, Shazahn Padamsee, Sarah Jane Dias, Arunoday Singh, Candice Pinto, Pia Trivedi and Apurva Agnihotri were also present.

The evening started with the fashion show which was slightly delayed from the time it was originally meant to start. Being the first fashion show I've been to, it certainly was one to remember. Blackberrys collection for S/S '13 is very distinctive and fresh with the usage of bright colours instead of boring neutrals which are  generally used in menswear as well as elements like bow-ties, brogues, suspenders, linen and khadi fabrics and ankle length trousers which sets them apart. The show was wrapped up by the 4 showstoppers who drew cheers from the audience.

Post the show, snacks, drinks and conversation was flowing. Soon the Jam-Up part of the evening began which consisted of performances by the lineup of artists. Arjun Rampal began with groovy electronic dance music that got everyone moving and shaking. Following him was the wildly popular star of the evening Ayushmann Khurana who was hooted and cheered for, even before he got on stage! He performed a number of songs, the favorite being 'Paani Da Rang'.

Finally, with the earlier delay pushing the next couple of performances even further back, we decided to call it a night after Ayushmann's performance. All in all, it was an amazing night which brought together music, fashion, entertainment and talent, one that was definitely worth attending.



xo
Dayle

My fickle friend, the summer wind

There is nothing I love quite as much as lazy sunday afternoons, rounds of chilled cocktails, great company, late nights turning into early mornings, long conversations without any purpose and of course, a bright and happy sense of personal style.

By now, everyone and their mother knows that the achromatic look is one of this summer's next big things. Commonly known as the black and white trend, the word 'Achromatic' *which basically means the loss of colour or colourless* is essentially shades of black and white. I learned so much about it in my ad design class last year and back then I had no clue that it would translate itself on my blog too! If you've been a follower here long enough, you would know how eternal my love is for black and white *evidence here*

So while the achromatic trend reaches heights this sultry summer, I knew I had to give it a shot with my own personal spin on it.

 

Sheer white blouse with peter pan collar - Vero Moda via local boutique (Bandra), Faux leather leggings - Ginger via Lifestyle, Crochet sling bag - Vintage, Beaded flats - Flea market (Goa), Glitter hairband - Local store (Bandra), Rhinestone cuff - Street stall (Colaba), On my lips - Maybelline 'Coral Pink', On my eyes - Lakme Eyeconic kajal, On my nails - China Glaze 'Thataway'

Title credits - Lyrics of 'Summer Wind - Frank Sinatra'

The only solution to dealing with the heat is to wear light colours in breathable fabrics which makes this trend will work great for the summer. Don't forget to add a pop of colour to liven things up! And a gust of summer breeze will add just perfectly to the look.

xo

Dayle