Why I had to reject this salwaar

Now this is one set I loved in the online collection of Shoopers Stop.  I think it's by Vikram Phadnis and belongs to the Kashish collection.  I love the cut and styling.  The peach top and elegant dupatta.    It's just that I wanted something richer for Diwali and that's why I rejected it, so to speak.  But I can think of several functions where I could wear this. Elegant...

Dressing Up for Diwali with Shoppers Stop

I don't know what made me think that picking my favorite apparel and accessories from Shoppers Stop would be easy.  How wrong I was:(  I was soo confused.  There are soo many options to choose from !!    I was looking for an outfit for Diwali - something with a festive look.  After browsing through several pages I decided I would choose a salwaar kameez.  I wanted something Indian and ethnic and dressy.  There were several I liked. But I told myself- only one- only one!!  Anyway after flipping back and forth through their online store I finally chose a few things.  So  here is the outfit that I think would be perfect for the festival of lights:

1.  Salwaar Kameez

I really love this yellow, purplish violet and red number.  Red and yellow  are the colors of the flame and thus symbolize the diya or light.  So this is what I eventually chose.  I also love the brocade on the yoke.  I love the cut and style too.  But it's the color combination that makes it the perfect outfit for Diwali.

2.  Sandals

Next I needed to find something for my feet.  I was looking for party sandals.  I came across two that I really liked.  One was gunmetal and the other gold.  So I naturally leaned towards the gold.  I feel it will look better with this salwaar.  Since the salwaar also has some gold trims.  This is what I picked:

3.  Clutch

I prefer to carry a small clutch when I go out for parties or functions.  There were a lot of evening clutches in the store.  But when I saw this "solar - clutch", my heart sort of skipped a beat.  It was love at first sight.  I love the small gold dials or sequins.  I think it looks different.   

4.  Finger Ring

I love wearing rings.  Since my dress is quite colorful,  I don't want to go overboard with the accessories.  I want to keep that simple and elegant.  So I chose this ring from the Nakshatra collection.  There were many intricate designs.  But I like wearing rings with broad bands.  So I opted for this:

5.  Bangle

In keeping with the minimalist yet elegant rule, I chose this bangle.  I love the design- feminine and contemporary:

6.  Earrings

I think these danglers would look good with the dress.  

7.  Perfume

I think Estee Lauder's Pleasures would be perfect for the occasion.

Think I'm ready to spread the light:)  What say??  

Anyways check out their site over here and let me know, if I did make the right choice.

PS:  This post was written for the "Shoppers Stop Perfect Look" contest run by Indiblogger and Shopper's Stop!!  ( In the process, I also discovered they have the Cash-On-Delivery facility in some places. )

Stilletos & Stylish Divas Ranked 70 by Indiblogger:))

The Indiblogger ranking is out:)  And I'm happy to say Í've been ranked 70:))...As per their system the higher the number the better.  So the best blogs will be in the 70, 80's and so on.  And there would be several in each category.  Still I feel happy.  Want to thank all my readers :))  It's based on the Alexa ranking system so it does have something to do with the number of hits a blog receives and can't say mine is bad.  Infact I'm elated.  Over the moon.

So thank you, all you beautiful people.  You've made me look beautiful - tonight!!

A wardrobe Cleanse!!

Recently I cleared up my wardrobe and felt soo good after that!!  It was a cleansing process to be sure.  There were many items of clothing that I really did not wear.  Some of the clothes were in good condition and as my mom rightly pointed out, they were the ones which could be used by someone else.    Out went the ones I hadn't worn for a year and the ones I wasn't comfy in for one reason or another.  Pretty soon, my cupboard started looking neat and brought a smile to my face.  Each time  I opened it, I felt happy. Overjoyed.  Elated!!

* Picture taken from the web.

Kareena On her Wedding Day!!

I think she looks radiant and very happy here.

Keep the Color on Your Lips All Day

You went for a wedding reception looking fab.  You had your lunch and when u went to the washroom, glanced at your face.  You notice the lipstick is all gone.  Now you "ll have to re- do it, but where?  There are  people everywhere.

Is this a situation you find yourself in often?  Well, you don't have to be in this position of having to re- do your lips.  Try Revlon Moisture stay lipstick.  It comes in a golden long case.  It really will stay the whole day.  If you wear it in the morning, you will still have color on your lips at night and will probably need make- up remover to remove it completely.  It's more of a matte finish, but has a glow to it as well.  The best part is, you will not have to re- do your lips at all.  But yes, the color may become a bit lighter.  I find it useful on days when I know I will have several do's to attend.
But again, I would not advise you to use this everyday.  I suspect there must be something strong in it to keep it there the whole day.  So maybe not for everyday, but definitely a must have for those special days.  

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