StalkBuyLove Jolie jumpsuit // Daniel Wellington Classy York Lady watch // Fossil Sydney Crossbody // Clarks Smart Deva block heel sandals

on my lips: Urban Decay Mrs Mia Wallace

Photos by Sheila Vaz

When you think of evening dressing, comfortable isn’t usually the first word that comes to mind. But I like to keep it very simple & chic, which is what attracted me to this beautiful jumpsuit in the first place! I kept the styling very simple, sticking to black & red.

We photographed this outfit on the terrace of our lodge in Ooty, & looking at these pictures definitely makes me want to go back! x

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I’ve never been much of a dress wearer but I’m trying to step out of my comfort zone & change that. Here’s a lookbook featuring six different dresses – from casual & boho to party ready. I shot this with mom in early December while in Goa & I really love how it turned out! For outfit details, please visit the video page. Hope you like it! x

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Being a full time blogger & vlogger, part of my job description is to always be connected. I check & update my social media multiple times a day, whether it’s facebook, twitter or instagram. For the last few weeks I’ve been using the Asus Zenpad 7.

The size of the Zenpad is perfect for someone who’s on the move a lot, it’s bigger than my phone & to make usage more comfortable – whether I’m emailing, checking social media & yet it is small enough to fit in almost any bag. It’s internal storage can be upgraded up to 128BG (great to store pictures & share them with friends!) & the body looks incredibly stylish!

While the Zenpad doesn’t replace my phone, it makes taking flights or even getting stuck in Mumbai traffic infinitely more bearable, pleasurable even! The battery life of the Zenpad is great, but add the audio cover & it becomes even better! I especially love using this when I haven’t turned on my computer, but am just lounging around. I can catch up on YouTube viewing & binge on Netflix, & at the same time switch to social media or email with a few quick taps of my finger. It has an Intel Atom Quad Core 64bit micro processor, that supports even the most heavy games (even 3d enabled ones!) with skipping a beat. The Audio Cover also makes it easy to watch videos & experience great sound on a tablet without using headphones or separate Bluetooth speakers & also adds to the luxury feel of the Zenpad with minimal bulk. To me the Zenpad brings out my love for fashion & tech!

With Valentine’s Day very close, I’m sure a lot of you guys must be searching for last minute gifts for your significant others. The fact is, a lot of guys experience Same Gift Syndrome at this time of the year – you know, that thing when you want to gift your girlfriend something nice but end up getting her the clichéd gifts like flowers, chocolates, a card, cake & a stuffed animal? Break out of that gifting rut & get her a Zenpad! Asus has highlighted it wonderfully in this fun video! Technology is the perfect gift for the modern woman, & the Zenpad is both stylish & smart!

I’ve styled the Zenpad with two looks here, one casual & summery, great for a lunch date & the other is more formal & truly captures the spirit of Valentine’s Day. Which one do you like better? x

{Outfit 1 | ONLY Tshirt // Topshop Jamie Jeans // Steve Madden Marsh Sandals // Fossil Sydney Crossbody bag}

{Outfit 2 | StalkBuyLove dress // Clarks Smart Deva sandals}

Photos by Sheila Vaz.

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Label by Ritu Kumar dress // Daniel Wellington Classy St Mawes watch // Fossil Sydney Crossbody bag// Steve Madden Marsh sandals

Photos by Sheila Vaz

This is possibly one of my favorite personal style posts of all time, because it’s understated yet glamorous. When I saw this dress at the Label store, I knew I couldn’t leave without buying it. I paired it with red & gold accents to go with the neckline detailing. I’ve been using this Fossil bag to death, because the fact that I can use it with or without straps just makes it very versatile. And it’s small enough to look elegant for parties but still deceptively roomy so it fits everything I need.

Here’s the Get Ready With Me video (GRWM in YouTube slang, haha!) that I filmed with this look. It’s basically just my everyday makeup with a few additions to make the look party ready. It doesn’t need a ton of items too & should be very easy for anyone to do, even beginners! x

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As part of the POPxo Blog Network I recently had the chance to to style some pieces from their Autumn Winter collection. There was a lot to choose from- dresses & knits with fun prints not to mention their signature denims. I also loved the wide range of bags & clutches they had as well as canvas smoking slippers in almost every color. I was a jeans & tshirt girl for years, although I can never stay long without a good pair of skinnies I find myself wearing dresses all the time. So I put together two looks featuring UCB dresses.

United Colors of Benetton breton stripe dress // Ray-Ban Clubmasters // Daniel Wellington Classy St Mawes watch // Fossil Sydney crossbody (scarlet) // Clarks Smart Dewa sandals

If there’s one trend I can never get enough it’s anything nautical. UCB had a few things with anchor motifs on them but I finally settled on this breton stripe dress (because I have a million breton tops). I kept the look very minimal with a pop of red, it felt like something Audrey Tatou or Brigitte Bardot would wear on a lunch date or picnic.

United Colors of Benetton shift dress // Daniel Wellington Classy Sheffield watch // Amano wallet // Clarks Romantic Moon sandals

Photos by Sheila Vaz

For my second look from UCB I chose this silky abstract print shift dress & paired it with flat sandals. To me it’s the perfect evening / party look that enables you to stay comfortable too. The print on the dress is quite bold so I opted to keep accessories to the bare minimum, with a bold lip of course!

I loved the United Colors of Benetton AW 2015 collection because it had a lot of variety; was fashion forward & yet really comfortable. From basics to prints, they had it all! It was a lot of fun styling these two looks, which one did you like better? x

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Label by Ritu Kumar crepe silk gown // Daniel Wellington Classy St Mawes watch // Fossil Sydney crossbody (scarlet) // Clarks Ski Tropical sandals

Photos by Sheila Vaz

I’m someone who lives quite a contemporary lifestyle. I work from home or wherever I’m travelling, more often than not at very odd hours. I’m more comfortable in dresses than saris just because they’re easy & let me move the way I want. Which is why I really loved this brand video for the LABEL by Ritu Kumar Autumn Winter 2015 collection.

To me it epitomizes a young global Indian who fancies carefully crafted, fashion forward wardrobe for her lifestyle. From maxis to dresses, tunics, jumpsuits, shirts, tops, tees, pants and skirts, the Label range offers a plethora of options for the women of today for work, every day needs as well as more formal occasions. The collection makes a statement with its indelible Ritu Kumar stamp from its vintage prints to embroideries and resonates our cultural ethos in a global fashion product.

As soon as I walked into the Label by Ritu Kumar store the first thing that caught my eye was this gorgeous maxi dress. Simultaneous on trend & timeless, it’s understated yet sure to turn heads. I loved everything from the fall of the crepe silk to it’s subtle sheen & of course the wool embroidery. I kept all focus on the dress by pairing it with block heels, wrist watch, a red bag & of course a classic red lip. While at the store I also bought a lovely shift dress that I plan to wear for holiday parties, I’m sure you’ll see it soon enough! x

Label by Ritu Kumar is available at their flagship stores, on their website & online here.

• Label by Ritu Kumar on Facebook • twitter @RituKumarHQ • instagram @labelritukumar

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