Who needs a new peplum jacket?

Jacket: Olayla | Trousers: Uniterd Colours of Benetton | Shoes: Zara

Belt + Bag + Bracelets: Thifted | Earings: Heirloom (Mom's)

It's pretty evident from the winter collections for 2012 seen at Thakoon, Burberry, and Etro internationally and at Preeti Chandra, and Gaurav Jai Gupta in India - that the peplum, of one variety or another, is a thing for every fashionista worth her shoes, to ponder about......But when you're on a shopping detox!? Well THAT.... is when you truly innovate with what's in your wardrobe. 

So as it happens - on the occasion of the honey's birthday, I took out this straight cut, brocade jacket that you may remember from back in January. I also took a studded belt, and tied it up tight on my real waist... breathing was not a consideration in deciding tightness! The recipe for what followed goes something like so..

I used up some of my imagination, to come up with a concoction that was two parts silver, and one part gold. Add to that, earings the shape of which matches perfectly with the hair-bun, and garnish with a swipe of fuschia lipstick in the end. And walk out the door looking like what could be a serving of an  evening appropriate and perfect, pe-PLUM..... dessert (if that's what you might like it to be!).

{UPDATE: The gorgeous Jyoti helped define the peplum, and other fashion terms perfectly.}

The peplum - a word of greek origin meaning 'tunic' - is usually a short overskirt that is attached to a fitted jacket. Sometimes an extra flounce is sewn onto the waistline of a pencil skirt/ dress to create the hourglass shape.

I have big plans for this jacket! You'll be seeing a double-take soonish... 

For that you'll have to be back or keep track here.

Meanwhile, why don't you tell me the story of your experiments with 

the conversion of one thing to another!

The versatile ones

Blouse: Thrifted | Pants + Belt: Promod | Blazer: Vintage | Bag: Zara

Shoes: Carlton London | Bracelets: Lifestyle + thrifted | Watch: Titan

Never underestimate the versatility of the pointed-toe pump - I made a mental note to self, when I decided not to throw away my purple shoes that remind me of the wicked-witch-of-the-west. I had to abandon them for some time, to take to a more blunt/ rounded toe. But truth be told, I never forgot about these babies... and then... the fashion universe conspired, J.Crew tied up with Manolo Blahnik, and voila, the pointed pump returned.

The gorgeous 5-inch high, silk beauties, made their way out and about town, to amp up a day-time outfit, for a couple of drinks with friends in the eve. And of-course in an utter attempt to colour-block, I wore them with teal green pants, and a brown jacket. The blouse, was like a mish-mash of all the separate colours I tried to put on, and kind of tied (literally - don't miss the pussy-bow on the neckline) everything together.

What's the versatile / favourite shoe!? 

The one you never want to part with. 

Tell me... in the comments section...quick!

Treasures

A light fashion read | To satiate my shopping urges

I'm supposed to be on a shopping detox - wardrobe wise. I've promised myself not to pull out my wallet at the first instance of an "Oh it's so pretty!" moment. One of the hazards of writing a style blog, is that sometimes you get into this zone - where you feel like you're entitled to go about buying stuff left right and centre, by virtue of what you do. It was time to pull the reigns on this obsessiveness. 

The past weekend was spent doing more REAL fun stuff - like spending one-on-one time with my sister, celebrating a late V-day, getting myself a new light read (aside from the serious/ heavier one I keep in my bag), soaking up on sun during the afternoon, and just re-arranging my own closet, and unearthing forgotten treasures.

A gorgeous evening bag | The last of my purchases (thrifted - I promise!)

Victoria's Secret | Sweet things for V-day

An old tea-light holder | Now holds my wedding rings at night

In other news - The 'Goodlookin' blog was featured
on Look 10 here.

Happy Valentines Day

Thank you for all your love.

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In The Mix

Blouse + Shoes: Zara | Skirt: Asos | Sweater: Thrifted | Bag: Bata

Bracelets: Thrifted @ Janpath | Sunglasses: Ray-ban | Watch: Titan

The weather in this city has been dipping to new lows! That means it's crazy cold outside! And that means we've been spending a whole lot of time indoors. Then this weekend... the sun came out! So my honey and I headed to one of Delhi's beautiful parks for a little pre-valentine walk.

We stepped out, to see the magpies going about their business, to run around chasing pigeons, sipping cokes in the sun, and watching the spring, slowly creep in.

I pulled out this blouse - sheer blouses are great for a little sun bathing. But I was also totally head over heels for this tartan skirt that I had recieved only the previous afternoon. So I threw caution to the winds, and mixed up both these prints. 

And just for fun (read this naughtily like Russel Peters would say - 'and just for fun') I added a pull-over in a whole different colour! The prints mix, and colour blocking together... made for a heady cocktail. The flat lace-ups were essential for grass-walking.

It was a relaxed day, and I ran around the whole place looking like a school girl! What fun!

What did you think of this preppy outfit?
Would you mix prints, and colours?
Let me know in the comments section.

Blue Jean Baby

Jeans: Levi's | Blouse: Loft | Jacket: Thrifted | Necklace: Forever New

Bag: Bata | Shoes: Aldo | Watch: Titan

Flared pants (you know the kind we saw on the 'That 70's show' from the 90's) have officially made a come back. Or the Spring 2012 runways made it look like that. Now, while I did consider giving in right away, I did have my reservations. You see, I'm a full bodied Punjabi girl and buying clothes to flatter my body's shape is one of the things I learnt the hard way. So I wasn't ready to commit.

I went on a hunt, choosing, sorting, trying-on, rejecting, picking more, trying on some more, and rejecting it all.

Then I chanced upon this totally gorgeous pair. Snug in all the right areas (a.k.a the butt, and the thighs), perfectly structured, with a demure boot cut (not too wide, and not to small), very dark coloured, these jeans, are my new favourite!

Now when I bought these babies, I was asked a very pertinent question - Would I like to get my jeans shortened? Well!? Clueless, and ignorant, I let it pass knowing that if need be I could always put my scissors to good use. Later in the evening, Google led me to this. And since that article didn't make the choice for me either.. I must stay in my heels for now.

Worn here in a simple outfit for everyday errands. I did however feel the need to add a bit of bling - the necklace - and do up my hair differently, only to celebrate my pair of perfect blue jeans! Finally found it!

Should I get my jeans cut?

How would you wear your flared pants/ jeans - with flats or stilts?

Let me know in the comments section.

Tutu Tales

Sweater: Hand-woven | Skirt + Belt + Boots + Bag: Zara 

Jacket: Topshop | Bracelets: Thrifted 

I have a fixation... for all things essentially girly! (No, that doesn't mean that my favourite colour is pink! Come on!) and all things tom-boyish! Did I hear you say that's two sides of a pole? Let me explain.

You see for most part of the days when I was a teen, my time was spent reading books, watching 'Wonder years', playing basketball, and finding ways to deal with my braces. I was always found in shorts, and t-shirts, and was always the boy of the house!

Needless to say, when this late bloomer took to wearing things that most girls do, the first instinct was to bring down the 'girlyness' (is that even a word?), of the outfit, by adding something edgy. I work with that principle even now, and love the unexpected clash between the soft, flowy, and lady-like worn with the dark, clean-cut, and tomboyish.

This nude sweater with pearl embellishment for example, was perfect for wearing with a tutu-like skirt, and pretty shoes. But my sartorial sixth sense, told me to add a biker jacket, and some tall boots instead - I wish I had knee high ones!!

Smokey kohled eyes, did the trick, and turned an innocent little duckling into the bad-ass Black Swan.

Ready to hit the town now.
Hope you have a good Friday night, and a great weekend!
Leave me some love in the comments section.

Love Month

Frebruary has slowly but surely crept up on us, and before you're ready, it'll be Valentine's Day! Everything around you will be glittery, red, pink, dainty, fluffly and full of the effervescence of love-dovey sweet nothings. 

Here's to bringing on the love movement full force! 

And as you can see...I'm on some serious look out for V-day inspiration since I have no clue what to buy my honey!

On another note, you must check the Tiffany: What Makes Love True by Garance Dore & The Sartorialist video. 

Also, for those of you who wondered what I wore during my wedding... Weddingsutra.com did a feature on my outfits here.

Images via: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 

Any ideas yet for V-day?

Let me know in the comments section.