10 Must Have Shoes For Every Fashionista

Legendary actress Marilyn Monroe famously quoted "give a girl, the right shoes and she can conquer the world". And it holds true in every sense of the word. Shoes are quintessential to a great wardrobe. They can make or break your outfit.
Well, you can have as many number of shoes in your closet but there are a few essential ones......

The 10 must have shoes are -

1. Classic Black Pumps - No closet is complete without a pair of black pumps. They are an absolute classic and goes with a lot of your formal attires. Looks great with trousers, skirts and even Sarees.

2. Nude Heels - love Lady like sophistication, opt for nude heels. This pair goes with everything, denims, skirts, dresses.

3. Statement Print - everyone must own a pair of statement shoes. Statement shoes have the unique ability to make you stand out and shine bright.

4. Oxfords - an oxfords in tan works well with Friday dressing or when you know, you need to be on your toes, for hours together in office. Pair them with comfy ankle length trousers.

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5. Espadrilles - a must have for today's women, whose on a run. They look super chic, and stylish and and so 'in vogue'.

6. Flatform Flats - want to add that girly charm with elegance, try these.

7. Neon Peeptoes - to add that 'zing' effect and spruce up a simple monotone dress.

8. Wedges - wedges can take you through the day without compromising on your 'style quotient'. They go particularly well with Maxi dresses, palazzos and flared denims.

9. Basic Flat Sandals - specially in tan/ nude. Flat sandals are your 'go - to' shoes. They go with all your casual outfits. Your feet will surely 'thank you' for these. You can opt for tie-ups to go a few notches up on the style radar.

10. Knee Length Boots - a fave for Fall. It is super chic, glamorous and provides that much  needed warmth in the chills.

If you have these, you are good to go, every day of the year.  

Love XOXO

Ruchi

Coffee ! anyone ??

 Every girl wants to have a supersoft, supple and glowing skin. After all skin, is the largest organ of the human body and the most visible one too. We spend so much money to buy the best scrubs and packs and not to mention the hefty sum we pay when we visit the spa / parlour for deep cleaning and scrubbing.
Imagine, if you were able to achieve the same results with a fraction of cost. Not possible....you may think. Of course! It is. Here's presenting to you - 

MY HOMEMADE COFFEE SCRUB

INGREDIENTS

- Coffee - 1 cup ( I used the coffee powder from Starbucks, you can use any brand Nescafe, bru )
- olive oil - 1/2 cup
- sugar - 1 cup ( granular sugar not powdered ones ) 
- cinnamon powder - 1 tbsp

 Mix all these ingredients in a glass or plastic bowl and keep it in an airtight jar preferably in a refrigerator. You could keep it at room temperature as well. 

METHOD OF USE :

This can be used as a face as well as a body scrub. Moisten your face and body with water and then take a bit of mixture and scrub in circular motion. Pay special attention to parts like elbows and knees. Use light hands and do not rub vigorously. 

AFTER EFFECTS 

 Coffee is known to tighten your skin and lessen the appearance of cellulite giving it a firm texture. 
Olive oil in the scrub moisturises your skin leaving it super supple.
Sugar granules acts as a mild scrub which exfoliates the skin removing the dull dead skin, giving your skin a youthful appearance.
Cinnamon - powdered cinnamon is added to spice up the scrub.

The result is spa like at a throwaway price. Make this super effective and super easy scrub, call your friends over and enjoy a Spa sojourn at home....muah 

Bad Hair Day - No Probs !

Imagine, you have to attend a hi-fashion event, a preview of A/W collection of a  famous High street label and you haven't washed your hair in 3 days. Your crowing glory is dull, limp, messy and greesy ......worried??? I am not.... Why....have a look at the pics and decide....

 Have a bad hair day??  Wear a Bandana, make a high ponytail, do a side braid, or a messy bun and you are sorted. Remember, nobody knows that your tresses needed a wash, everyone  who looks at you, thinks its your fashion statement.

                  So, alway WEAR YOUR CONFIDENCE !!!!

In love with my threadcasa pouch

Sometimes, you get a small little gift, which becomes a prized possession, you don't want to part with..... Has it ever happened to you?

 Well, as I had told you earlier, there is a lot happening, on my blogging front.....I became a part of TWC. It is a community of travel wizards, new and old, having the common passion for wandering and living life exploring our exotic planet. We had our first meeting on a beautiful rainy day, in the last week of July. There, among other gifts, was this small little pouch that stole my heart, the moment I set my eyes on it.

 I am a great admirer of Indian textiles and crafts and this pouch was a great example of how you can incorporate Indian stuff in a contemporary style. It is made of cotton, in ikat print and has some subtle thread work on it. It is a utilitarian stuff and can be used on a daily basis to keep your mobile and petty cash, especially when you run errands or go on your morning walks. I donned it for a brunch that I attended with my besties....

You can find the products on Here

Find your fit with Fitbit

             There are definately some perks of being a lifestyle blogger, So when Fitbit, the global leader, known for its wearable fitness devices, was launched in the country, I was invited. Yayyy!!!!                                    

      Date - 5th September'15
Venue - Ballroom, Oberoi, N. Delhi
        Time - 11am - 3pm
     Occasion - Launch of Fitbit

Woody Scal, CRO Fitbit

Rajiv Makhni, Tech Guru

The Ballroom of Oberoi's was abuzz with bloggers, media and fitness professionals. The emcee of the day was popular VJ Archana, who looking svelte in a blue bodycon dress. First up, on stage was CRO of Fitbit, Woody Scal, who introduced the various products they were launching in India. He also spoke about his concern of growing obesity in the west and how India was fast catching up on this unhealthy trend. And how there was a dire need for a fitness device like Fitbit, to help you discover your fitness.

Fitbit is a US based company which makes wearable fitness devices, worn on wrist, that tracks number of steps, calories burnt, heart rate, sleep etc.  They launched a few variables - 

- Fitbit Zip, One, Flex, Charge
- Fitbit Charge HR
- Fitbit Surge

Pics of a few of them...

  
The range starts at Rs 4,000 for the basic model and go upto Rs 20,000 for the superior one like  Fitbit Surge. To know more about it, log on to Www.fitbit.com/in  . 

Then, we had the Metrosexual Jamaal Sheikh, editor of the Men's Health magazine, endorsing Woody's views. He also spoke about real fitness, six pack abs and his fitness journey with Fitbit. Loved every bit of it. Even got to click a selfie with him, afterwards.

with Jamaal Sheikh, Editor Men's Health

Rajiv Makhni

A gadget does not hold its worth, if it hasn't impressed Rajiv Makhni. Yes, tech guru, who's known to dissect every new product, lists all pros and cons and gives his opinion.....clear and crisp. And his word really carries a lot of weight.....he's rated Fitbit as the best wearable fitness device. Need we say more..

Then, there was a Q and A session with Woody Scal. After which lunch was served. I was as usual in a hurry, so left after a quick bite of the melt in the mouth blueberry cheese cake and apple pie, from the sumptuous dessert spread laid out. 
Also, we were presented with a T-shirt by Fitbit. 

All the Fitbit products are available online on Amazon.in 

My August Fab Bag

Hey! how are you?  How did you celebrate Rakhi...mine was super fabulous and loads of fun. Got lots of gifts and cash (wink wink).

Received my August fab bag, a couple of days back. Here are a few pictures to let you have a glimpse of What's Inside. Will review it, in detail, in the next post. Pakka promise. Till then, Have a look at the snapshots and enjoy :)

Mood matcher colour changing lipstick

Vana vidhi rice scrub

Valvatina mist

Diva eyelash curler

                            Contents of The fab bag Including Morocvita Argan Oil

Polka dots

All of us have that little girl in her, how much ever old she is. And there are a few things that almost all girls love, across ages : pinks, candy floss, cuddly bears and of course polka.
                Polka's is an evergreen thing, never out of vogue and it's a must have in every fashionista's wardrobe. If you think they are too girlie, try something out of box, be creative and make your own fashion statement.

The polka dotted bag that you see in the outfit post is not even a bag......it is a multi utilitarian kit filled with goodies as a return gift to kids, for a birthday party I attended. I had a look at the bag and was totally smitten by it. My favourite colour combo of blue, red and white with playful polka imprints, was like a treat to sore eyes and I immediately knew I had to do an outfit post on this one.
         I really love to put up looks that are quirky and involves creativity not just randomly buying the "in" things and putting on. What say????
      

A day to remember - Askmefashionmeetup

A day to remember !

What do you do, when Www.askmebazaar.com invites you to attend their ##askmefashionmeet at the most happening place-  Strikers pub, in the country's fashion capital.You jump in joy, no matter where you are and who's looking. Right? Well, I did the same....I was at a 5-star coffee shop, chilling over a cup of java, when I got a mail regarding the same and I jumped, much to the amusement of my friends and the onlookers, only to be landing on my killer 6"inch heels and twisting my ankle. I was now with a swollen ankle and was prescribed two weeks of mandatory rest. Heartbroken, all I could think was -

                                          " Dil ke arman aasuon mein beh gaye "

I, so desperately wanted to attend this event where country's biggest fashion bloggers and an e-com brand to reckon with, would come together, discuss fashion and business over rounds of drinks and yummilicious food. But, It was not to be. Though, I, more than made up for it by reading , My friend Akansha Dureja 's blog, who was one of the speakers along with Shaily and Lisha. They spoke on issues ranging from fashion, blogging, monetizing , business....the works, which was informative especially for new bloggers.

                                The gorgeous speakers at the meet - Shaily, Lisha and Akansha

 For an avid online shopper, Askmebazaar, is a paradise, waiting to be explored, each time. They have a vast array of stylish clothes, bags and accessories. If you are in a dilemma over what the current trends are, or will sneakers look good with my formal pant suit, or anything else then , askmeonfashion., is like an answer to all your fashion queries. For latest updates on trends, stay tuned to Www.askmeonfashion.com

The collection laid down for the bloggers to style

After a tete-a-tete with our lovely speakers, a creative contest was on. Askmebazaar, literally laid out the whole collection of clothes, bags and accessories for the bloggers, to participate in the fun contest of dressing up the mannequins. And, the bloggers did a splendid job of creating fabulous looks. Shaily surely must have had a tough time judging the best one. Here, are a few pics ...have a dekkho :)

Get this look on Askmebazaar

Well, what did I get even after not attending the event.....I made the saddest face ever and showed the pics of the event to "Hubby Shri"(that's what I call my husband) and he loved the looks styled by our bloggers, so much, that I ordered 4 looks right then ( he paid for it.Yippee) and a huge choco truffle cake from my fave cake shop. Could I be happier???

Picture Credits- www.blogmint.com