Signature Pune Style Week: Part One

The last weekend was charged with fashion, and haute couture from eminent designers was the reason. Monapali, Nitya Singh, Rocky S, AD Singh, Mumtaz Khan and Riyaz Gangji were some of the designers showcasing their creations at the Signature Pune Style Week held at Hyatt Regency, Pune. 
Although I couldn't attend all (that's totally my bad luck considering I stay 10 minutes away from Hyatt), I did get lucky enough to catch some of the amazing collections being showcased at the Signature PSW. The first show I could watch was AD Singh, who is well-known for bridal couture and his unfettered infatuation with Swarovski crystals. And I was easily enamoured by his collection. Personally I loved how beautifully he used his obsession with Swarovski. Favorited!!
 

Wind in my hair

Budget Buys: 7 Ultrachic Budget Bags to Complete Your Wardrobe

Sometimes when I fantasize think too much about shoes, I dream of them at night. And these dreams, mind you, are lavish ones. Ever been to a library with a wall full of books? Just the same, but the books replaced with shoes. Oh that's wild. :-3

BUT! If they're cute bags we've a fixation over, we ladies know only the best. TO BUY!!

While all of us are facing MAJOR bank balance crunches, courtesy the sale period, there is an easy (temporary? maybe) way to satiate the arm candy fetish.

7 Gorgeous Bags. ALL Under INR 1400/- .

♥

#1: UNDERSTATED

Espelho Rust Sling Bag @ INR 1100 This is a no-brainer pick if you want something that'll complement even if you're wearing a tin. More details here. 

Grapes and Martini

Are you summer-ready?

Summer's all about bold, extravagant hues; vivid florals, neon nails, flouncy hats and vintage bling. Here are 7 random summer essentials to get you started for the season!

#1: BRIGHT LIPSTICK It's the cardinal rule of summer makeup. A lipstick fanatic like me is virtually crippled without bright lips this summer. Say hello to bold pinks, oranges and pretty neutrals, and kiss burgundies and maroons goodbye. And embrace matte lipsticks, like these truly AMAZING matte versions by NYX, for long-lasting and summery colors.

5 Must-have Organizers

We ladies, unlike our male counterparts, have a preposterous number of  lipsticks, baubles and whatnots; They may be seemingly unassuming BUT organizers have always been cardinal in helping women keep their cool. ;) 

And then there are these go-to ones your dresser (walk-in, if you're that lucky) cannot should not do without. 

#1: MAKEUP TRAY

Hold your everyday makeup / most used makeup in a basic tray. You can also pick a tray with compartments for easier storage. If you're an always-late person like me, this might help things get better; maybe your boss will like you more.

#2: LIPSTICK BAR

Why of course, you can have a blush bar too. Store what you hoard the most (and are most likely to misplace) in a neat holder that you can easily locate.
P.S. Now I want a blush bar!

#3: NAIL VARNISH HOLDER

I'm not exactly a nail varnish lover/hoarder; But everyone has their go-to colors, don't they? Save one of those dessert bowls to hold the ones you most often use. Others to get tucked nice and safe elsewhere in a maybe a Chumbak tin.

#4: VINTAGE TRINKET ORGANIZERS

Hand-me-downs from mother/grandmother. Coax your mother/grandmother for a few of these and you shall be rewarded with organizers extraordinaire.

#5: JEWELRY HANGER

Things that don't fit in trinket holders must find a happy home, no? Jewelry hangers to the rescue, literally! While I DIY-ed this one (wait for the next post), you can find plenty of jewelry hangers online. Check Organice.

What are your go-to organizing essentials?

Fatal red, hazardous blue.

Tank: Splash

Pants: Spring Break (old)

Shoes: Zara

Bag: ASOS

Necklace: Pretty Young Thing

Rings: Forever 21, Blur 

This reckless blue pair of pants have been sitting pretty in my closet since forever. I don't often get the right occasion to flaunt a bold pair of high waist pants, but when I do, it has to mostly be this one. High waist pants / trousers have been around since longer than i can remember; printed ones add even more spunk to the look. High-waist-anything lends you the illusion of tallness and makes you look slimmer. You can add to the illusion with an edgy pair of heels. P.S. I see myself wearing those heels everywhere!

While you can team these up with over-sized tops and fierce shirts, you can also tone down the drama with basic tees and tanks. Add interesting colors, invent combinations, play with accessories. Summer's here, make the most of it! (Although I've already started to loathe the summer sun. NEED the winter chill back. Now.)

What do you think of this look?

Have you taken part in the most recent contest in association with WINK? It's super fun and super easy and you could win yourself one of their lovely bags to overdo this summer! Click here to know more.

DIY: Embellished Top

We all have quite a number of plain jane tops sitting pretty in our closets. While of course they are versatile, and can be dressed up and down, there's always scope for creating new looks and adding magical dimensions; in ways more than one.

Here's the end result after decking up these basic tops. Ta-da!

You'll need:

(1) A plain top/tee/shirt

(2) A marker

(3) Fabric glue / glue gun

(4) Embellishments

Step 1: Dot the center of the neckline with a marker.

Step 2: Start placing stones in a coordinated pattern, beginning from the center, proceeding towards both the sides. This will help keep the design symmetrical and uniform.

Step 3: Once your design is set, apply glue to each applique, and wait for about a minute or two to dry and become firm.

Step 4: Place the applique back in the same position on the neckline, and press gently for the glue to fix to the fabric.

Step 5: Press firmly after about 5 minutes for a strong fix.

You can try various patterns, embellishments and applique textures, depending upon your style and the clothing you would want to pair your top with. You can also use monochrome embellishments for a more understated look. This technique can be used over basic shirts, to create elaborate collars and cuffs. 

You're all set for a fun weekend DIY!

Don't forget to participate in Style Spectrum's giveaway in association with WINK. We're giving away a lovely sling bag to prep up your wardrobe for summer!!! Go here to participate :D

Giveaway: Win this gorgeous bag from WINK!

In continuation with Style Spectrum's birthday celebrations, here's another ultra-fabulous giveaway in association with WINK!

I love how they give attention to detail, and experiment with color and have a distinctive style of their own. Visit them to know more about their stunning collection here.

To win this bag follow these steps:

1) Send in your full length picture wearing the outfit you'd like to pair this bag with, to mail.stylespectrum@gmail.com. Be creative! :)

Your entry will be featured over Style Spectrum's Facebook page here.

2) The giveaway will run till Style Spectrum's Facebook page completes 1400 likes. If there are any changes in the end date, the same will be notified on the Facebook page.

3) To be eligible:

   Get your friends to like your picture / tag them under your picture OR under the giveaway poster here.

   Minimum 20 likes/tags required anytime during the course of the giveaway. Tag under the picture for

   validation.

   P.S. This is NOT a like-based contest

4) Like WINK's Facebook page here.

5) Like Style Spectrum's Facebook page here.

And you're done! :)

Remember, the more, the merrier. :)

Conditions:

1) The decision on the winner will be final.

2) Giveaway is NOT based on Likes. Likes/tags/shares are only for eligibility.

3) All entries will be validated. Please play fair. :)

The giveaway will run till Style Spectrum's Facebook page completes 1400 likes 15th July 2013. So you got a lot of time to create the best entry! ;)

GET STARTED!! :D

Lupine

Tank: Splash

Cardigan: MAX

Necklace: Blur

Rings: Forever21, Blur

Bag: ASOS

Leggings: Splash

Pumps: styletag.com

Throwing in together a medley of burgundy and emerald green pops, accentuating with geometric print / tribal inspired printed leggings and finishing off with an austere gold necklace and a bag with understated gold accents. A fun casual number, I loved the fact that I picked burgundy (F/W's sweetheart this year) and emerald (Color of the year by Pantone; and I can see why!) both together, and both by chance. On my lips, it's NYX Matte Lip Cream in Amsterdam. While you can easily build up the color, see how you can soft-pedal it?

I used the E.L.F. Bronzer + Highlighter in this post and I love it all the more everytime i wear it! Check it out here. If you are not a fan of emerald green yet, play with the color through accessories, like scarves or bags, and watch yourself falling in love with the color. :)

P.S. I am soon hosting a fun giveaway in association with Wink. They have the loveliest bags! Follow all updates here.

Style Spectrum Turns One: Giveaway #1

As Style Spectrum turns one this January, I would like to extend a huge 

Thank You!! 

to all my lovely readers who have encouraged me, in ways more than I can gather. And as a part of the celebration, yours truly is gearing up with some splendid giveaways to complement the occasion.

And so, the very first giveaway is here! 

WIN these brilliant earrings 

from 

the exotic designer jewellery brand

Just Jewellery!

NOTE: This giveaway is NOT like based. The winner will be the one whose entry we love the most. So give it your best! :)

All you need to do is: (EACH 1 point)

1) Like Style Spectrum on Facebook here.                          

2) Like Just Jewellery on Facebook here.    

3) Tag at least 3 of your 'girl'friends on the Facebook poster by going here. Mention their names in the comments under the poster.                     

4) Follow Style Spectrum through Google Friend Connect (AND confirm subscription).  

5) Subscribe via mail to Style Spectrum.

6) Comment below telling us which is your favorite post till date on Style Spectrum and why.

Gain additional points if you: (EACH 2 points)

1) Get 3 (or more!!) of your tagged friends to participate. (exception: 10 points)

2) Share the giveaway poster on Facebook and tag @Style Spectrum while you share, click here. 

3) Tweet "Just participated in the giveaway by @p_stylespectrum. Participate and

   win goodies from @JustJewelleryCo!".            

4) Pin this image on Pinterest.

5) Follow Style Spectrum on Wooplr here.

6) Like the giveaway poster on Facebook here.

CONDITIONS:

1) Only the entries under this post will be valid.

2) Please mention your username in your entry below (for eg. your Twitter handle, Facebook name, Wooplr name etc.) so we can verify better. :)

3) Giveaway valid from January 05, 2013 to January 20, 2013. This duration may undergo changes, and will be notified.

4) All entries will be validated; please play fair. :)

5) Points above are to help us choose the winner more easily; the more points you have, the better! Final winner will be selected on the basis of the entry.

Get started mesdemoiselles!

** Giveaway sponsored by Just Jewellery

Favorites Featured: Just Jewellery

Those who follow the blog closely, know how I work my outfits around statement necklaces and gourmet rings. This obsession with accessorizing just got a lot bigger when I came across Just Jewellery, the brand behind some of the most ethereal jewellery and accessories. Their creations bring a whirlwind of a never-ending romance with jewellery.

Conceptualized by Sandhya Shah and Jasmine Shah, the brand works to bring together art, beauty, and exemplary design through everything they create. Infusing art into semi-precious stones and plated jadtar (Just Jewellery being the only brand in India to use black jadtar in their creations), and even customizing jewellery, are a few characteristics unique to Just Jewellery.

Just Jewellery is available in various cities across India and are also available internationally. To know more about the brand, and see more of their collection and to purchase, visit them here. 

P.S. All pictures in this post belong to Just Jewellery and I claim no ownership to any of them 

Pleats of happiness

Shirt: Freecultr.com

Skirt: Spring Break

Shoes: Zara

Bag: Online

Rings: Accessorize, Forever21

Necklace: XOXO Accessories

On my lips: Orange Flambe, Chambor

Today has gifted me with a rather momentous evening; I learnt, felt and perceived that no matter what ugly things friendship goes through, in the end, you always reconcile; if you don't, it's not the end. It's no wonder that Christmas indeed brings everything happy and Christmassy. Now all i want for Christmas is a cat. Oh, and maybe a dress to go with it.

Moving on to WIW (what i wore), while I have so many things to pair with this particular skirt, I knew it was going to be this nonchalant blue shirt, when I picked up this necklace. I'm funny sometimes, no? BUT!! No matter how much you focus on the outfit, it's often the accessorizing that gives a whole new manifestation to what you wear. Imagine this outfit with the necklace and without it?

P.S. everyone is aware of how the Delhi rape case has shook the entire nation. It would be a small yet significant move if you could sign a petition for capital punishment for the rapists (by going here), started by Malavika Mohanan of Pinkstruck fame.