February | 2016 | The Silk Sneaker

Style, Art, Champagne. Who could ask for more?

In a dark classroom, filled with wooden desks and dim laptop screens, I found myself slowly dozing off to slides of Monet. My Art History class was a compulsory module in order to take my Film Studies class at Columbia NYC that summer; but at the mere age of 16 I had a massive lack of appreciation for art; I regretfully admit that I was more interested in the gift store at the MoMa. Rest assured, much has changed over the last five years and through some sort of midnight epiphany, I found a love for art when I did a hop, skip and jump over to London. Imagine my glee when I got to attend the Lumas: Art Now launch last week. (Beyond belief in case you haven’t caught on)

I don’t think art is something you stare at blankly on a prescribed marking on the floor and attempt to reach some sort of internal enigma. Rather art is relatable, or rather it should be. At the risk of preaching a Theory of Knowledge syllabus at you (holla at my fellow IB’ers) art is a matter of perception; a personal matter. What makes it worth hanging up on your wall or gawking over at Frieze or ignoring completely, I don’t know, but all the same, it’s thought provoking. To even have this discussion, art should be accessible, which was the goal of the Lumas: Art Now launch – Limited editions print in small sizes available for your gifting/consuming pleasure.

Top: It’s a bodysuit from Topshop, Pants: ASOS, Shoes: Vintage Chanel, Belt: Old (my mother’s actually, same as the shoes), Bag: Chanel, Sunglasses: Sunday Somewhere (how awesome are these?)

Parallax Image 1: Flamingo Kids 1 by Sebastian Mader

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There’s something about stripes that I find so chic. If paired just correctly, they can be incredibly elegant.

Although my iPhone is set on crushing my dreams of warmer weather approaching, I choose to believe that what I physically feel when I step out is more accurate than what my weather app chooses to show me. As I type this out, rays of sunlight are shining in to my flat, ensuring me that I am in fact correct. In other words, Spring is coming (As is Game of Thrones… if you missed the reference). While I shed my layers in the coming months I find myself reaching for prints instead. You can’t really go wrong with stripes after all.

Top: Topshop, Pants: Topshop, Shoes: Casadei, Rings: Isharya

Having founded costume jewellery brand Isharya with her sister-in-law, Gauri Tandon knows a thing or two about style.
With 10 minutes to spare for The Silk Sneaker, she gives us an insight into her fashionable life.

1. Why did you start Isharya?In 2004, the void in the market for Indian-inspired luxury fashion jewelry became increasingly apparent to us and we started making jewelry for ourselves and our friends. Soon we started getting attention and orders and Isharya was born. 2. What is the one piece of jewellery that is an essential for every girl? Hoops- you can never go wrong with large hoop. 3. What are three things you can’t leave the house without?My phone, a piece of ISHARYA jewelry, a spritz of perfume 4. What’s your all time favourite beauty product? Dr. Diniyar Boxwalla’s almond cream 5. What’s your signature scent? Le Labo Santal 336. What words of advice do you have for young entrepreneurs?Stay passionate about design. There’s so much that goes into building a brand but if the passion for design stays clean and clear, it permeates throughout everything and makes the brand stronger and more cohesive. 7. Best style advice you were given? Confidence is the best accessory. 8. Any trends for S/S 16 you are excited to try? Our Serpent Orb Collection with serpentine wrap necklsces and cuffs… 9. What’s your current favourite song?Hello by Adele 10. Guilty pleasure? Royce Truffles

There’s a certain attitude to have about trends.

We can’t lie when we say that the arrival of fashion month doesn’t bring us all excitement. Whether you’re attending the shows or observing from afar via your technological medium, it’s really the advent of the new. New trends, new clothes, new moods, essentially, if I dare use this word, new vibes. So although we are gearing up to see what Fall/Winter is going to bring us, let’s appreciate what’s coming instead. Even with all the excitement, treading on trends is similar to walking to on hot coal with no shoes, be sure to tread carefully – there is no point attempting to recreate the exact trend/look/vibe (Couldn’t help myself, such a fun word), and loosing your sense of yourself. In case you missed it, tassels and fringe are one of the many trends for S/S 2016…Clearly it’s also one of my favourites.

So if it’s one of your favourite trends to, be sure to play with it, make it yours, and by all means be inspired!

February, the universal month of love. (Rather, the Hallmark month of love..every month should be a month of love in my opinion) The second month of the year where everyone’s new years resolutions of ‘reinventing themselves’ are either coming to an abrupt end, because who has time for that? Or are going strong especially with that new pyjama top you just added to your wardrobe. #trendy. Wherever you may fall on that spectrum, this lipstick is the only lipstick you need this month. It’s the perfect balance between warm and nude, and will fit with your look whether you’re going to a quick meeting, a quick coffee or a long dinner – Trish McEvoy Pink Nude has got your back.

Replace your nude with this one, now!

PS: Thank you Sonali Bhojwani for this – one of my favourite little presents!

Tell me what you think of it in the comments below!

Images used in graphic via Pinterest: 1, 2, 3

Monthly Archives: February 2016

Stripes

There’s something about stripes that I find so chic. If paired just correctly, they can be incredibly elegant.

10 Minutes With Gauri Tandon

Having founded costume jewellery brand Isharya with her sister-in-law, Gauri Tandon knows a thing or two about style.
With 10 minutes to spare for The Silk Sneaker, she gives us an insight into her fashionable life.

“Stay passionate about design. There’s so much that goes into building a brand but if the passion for design stays clean and clear, it permeates through everything…”

Fringe Away

There’s a certain attitude to have about trends.

The Only Lipstick You Need This Month

February Playlist

Keep Calm & Listen

Style, Art, Champagne. Who could ask for more?

There’s something about stripes that I find so chic. If paired just correctly, they can be incredibly elegant.

Having founded costume jewellery brand Isharya with her sister-in-law, Gauri Tandon knows a thing or two about style. With 10 minutes to spare for The Silk Sneaker, she gives us an insight into her fashionable life.

“Stay passionate about design. There’s so much that goes into building a brand but if the passion for design stays clean and clear, it permeates through everything…”

There’s a certain attitude to have about trends.

Keep Calm & Listen

Having founded costume jewellery brand Isharya with her sister-in-law, Gauri Tandon knows a thing or two about style.
With 10 minutes to spare for The Silk Sneaker, she gives us an insight into her fashionable life.