Monthly Archives: November 2016

Knitting Around

A go-to classic, the pant and shirt, can be easily upgraded in the most luxe fashion.

Most of us have an outfit formula that we rely on for all those mornings when we wake up and just don’t know what to wear, or rather don’t have time to really think about it. If you’re like me, then you just haven’t had enough coffee to really think about it… When the weather just continues to drop, the usual go to is a pair of pants and a top, but after a while even that look can start to feel stale, Right? Wrong. Even the most basic outfit go-to can be upgraded to create a more luxe look, runway inspired, but for the street. All it takes is a bit of imaginative thinking and texture.

I’m someone who is incredibly inspired by the runway and high fashion, however what’s more exciting about these looks is the way you can recreate them for off the runway – fashion after all is far beyond the ramp. It’s about capturing the essence of the look and creating it for yourself. The rise of loose fits and more relaxed “vibes” makes your favourite pant and top combination a perfect pick, but it comes down to choosing pieces with the perfect fit. To recreate this runway feel, I went for a half tuck with my favourite pyjama shirt. I decided to put a belt on, to peek out from the half tuck, to just add a bit more interest to the whole look and a feel of luxe.

What I love most about this look is that although inspired by the world of high fashion, it’s one that you can easily recreate yourself and is perfect for whatever you need to do today, tomorrow, or any other day this November. The texture that the knit pants add to this combination automatically add more interest to the look and make it more winter ready! So, there’s no need to be racking your brain for new November outfit ideas, you just have to recreate your favourite ones with a few different fits and flares. Don’t forget your arm candy too! I’m pretty obsessed with stacking so always looking for some new additions!

In other news, I was able to get my hands on a beautiful Reformation dress from their pop-up here in London at Covent Garden! So many of you have asked me about what I thought about it – I must say the quality is really great and I love that I’m buying something that is helping the environment while still looking stylish. I also got my hands on one of their pieces from their Net-A-Porter collaboration, so stay tuned for me sharing that! A potential NYE outfit?

Get my look:

Gilet: Monisha Jaising

Top: Topshop (similar here and here)

Pants: Urban Outfitters (obsessed with these and these too velvet ones!)

Belt: Gucci

Boots: Stuart Weizman (similar)

Bracelets: Monica Vinader

The Cutest Christmas Presents All Under £50

Welcome to the second instalment of my 2016 Christmas gift guide! So whether you’re just looking for a gift on a budget, a chic stocking stuffer or the perfect present for your secret santa, I’ve got all the cutest christmas presents all under £50 right here!

Papier Customisable Notebook, £12.99, papier.com

Neom Happy Candle, £30, selfridges.com

Naked3 Eyeshadow Palette, £38.50, urbandecay.co.uk

Dior Polka Dot Nail Set, £23.50, selfridges.com

NARS Lip Glide Collection, £32, spacenk.com

Black Marble Initial Ring Dish, £12.00, etsy.com

Helen Moore Faux Fur Pom Pom Keyring, £27, selfridges.com

Silk Eye Mask, £34, netaporter.com

River Island Metallic Pom Pom Hat, £13, riverisland.com

So get shopping! What are you wishing for?

Christmas with Hush

It’s that wonderful time of the year again…

Take a little sneak peek into my Christmas wreath making with Hush. Trust me, it was incredibly messy but incredibly fun! Plus by the end of it, I got to scout out the cutest Christmas pieces just for you!

Twas many nights before Christmas but the scene was set. Complete with cozy sweaters, sequins dresses and champagne, I was met.

The Hush Christmas event was the definition of cozy but with the added flair and style that Hush always guarantees. I was most excited about my evening with Hush because we were going to be making our very own wreaths! I had never, up until that evening, ever made a wreath before (Not really ideal weather in India?) Determined to be awesome at it, I got to work, not without admiring the gorgeous winter collection! Scroll down to shop my favourite Hush picks!

Our expert on hand, Augustus Bloom, provided us with the step by step instructions on how to create the perfect Christmas wreath. I did not realise how difficult it was to do, nor did I realise how incredibly messy it is! Needless to say, there was a lot of moss everywhere, a lot of pine, a lot of lavender and a lot of wire… But in the end I think I got it!

I was pretty proud of my wreath by the end of it! I’d say it isn’t a bad first effort! What do you think?

1. Twilight Jumper (£85) 2. Bubble Knit Jumper (£99) 3.Colourblock Jumper (£99) 4.Wool/ Cashmere Roll Neck (£195) 5. Plait Jumper (£99) 6. Eleanor Top (£199)

Click to shop my favourite Hush picks! What’s your favourite?

Get the Look: Winter is Here

Creating the perfect layered look is about having the perfect pieces to do it. Indulge yourself this weekend with these amazing (and affordable!) layers to complete your winter look. (So many November outfit ideas!)

Get the Look:

Sweater: Free People

Eyeshadow: NARS Duo Eyeshadow Cordura

Bag: Diane von Furstenberg

Lace Cami: Hush Homewear

Velvet Trousers: Topshop

Coat: Zara

Initial Pendant: Chaos

Nail Polish: Essie Ready to Boa

Wearing Pyjamas In The Day + Recent Reflections

The past 24 hours have been nothing short of surprising.

Amidst all the thoughts about this pyjama trend driven outfit, there are other topics that seem to be shining a lot brighter in my mind right now. Regardless of what side you were on, or who you voted for, the results of the US presidential election came as a shock to us all. It has governed the topic of conversation on every single whatsapp group I have and has been the go-to topic of conversation at any meal, hair dresser appointment and even spin class I’ve had recently.

Trust me, the air of confusion and fear about the future of the USA has reached London as well. With next to no understanding of what exactly the future presidents policies are especially in terms of trade and defence, the global community is left in a state of shock. It then of course comes as no surprise that a whole generation of votes have taken to the streets to roar their opinions. However, once the overwhelming feelings begin to settle down and the fog clears, there is one thing that none of us can ignore; the only way now is forward. Although a nation finds itself divided by a brutal election season, it is up to that same country to come together, regardless of sex, gender, race or anything else, and pave a path to the future that leads to a better world for generations to come. My hopes now are that the candidate running and the now president elect are two different voices, and that the latter is a voice of reason, understanding and togetherness.

To voice Hilary Clinton, no one can stop you from being who you want to be. Reach far, aim high and dream big. Be sure to be the best that you can be because it is up to us to set the precedent, to set the example and to ensure that we live in a world of love not hate. No matter what, as a woman of this generation, we rise back up and we keep going. I was truly inspired after watching Hilary Clintons gracious speech last night, as I’m sure you all were. Her speech truly rung with positivity and optimism and most of all, encouragement, that there is still hope.

Nevertheless, there was some positive news over the past day as well. Despite the fact that the news was governed by the elections, on the other side of the world one of the biggest democracies of the world took a massive step forward. I’m sure most of you know by now that I am Indian. When I heard the news that all 500RS and 1000RS notes are no longer considered legal tender, I was shocked in the best way possible. The governments action to finally crack down on the large amounts of black money circulating through the economy is a massive step forward in anti-corruption movement that is sure to lead to a brighter and better India. At least that was there to make me smile.

On a much lighter note, I can turn back to the pyjama outfit. (Hah, that even felt weird to write after this little heart to heart above) I’ll keep it brief though – the pyjama trend is one that I absolutely adore because who doesn’t love comfort. As a massive loungewear fan, being able to wear pyjama pants in the day, that too ones that were leopard print (double points!) is the perfect combination of style and ease. To add a balance, I paired it with a more formal high neck top and a fur gilet, striking a balance between trend and classic.

So, what is running through your head about this election? How are you feeling? I want to hear your thoughts!

Get the look:

Top:Ba&sh

Gilet: Monisha Jaising

Pants: Topshop (similar here)

Shoes: Carvela (similar here and here)

Christmas 2016: Christmas Gift Ideas for Fashion Girls

It’s almost that time of year. Time for mulled wine, Christmas trees and love all around. That’s right it’s almost Christmas, which means’ you need some christmas gift ideas! I’m here to help you with just that, with my first instalment of the 2016 gift guide series. Kicking it off, the perfect christmas gift ideas for the fashion girl in your life, for all budgets!

Westward Leaning x Olivia Palermo, £220, westward leaning.com

The Greta Bucket Bag by Shaffer, £115, revolve.com

Charlotte Olympia Feline Card Holder, £125, charlotteolympia.com

Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer, £299, johnlewis.com

Anthropologie Monogram Pendant Necklace, £36, anthropologie.com

Isharya Three Stone Earrings, £100, isharya.com

Laura Mercier Eye & Cheek Palette, £49, spacenk.com

Free People Gold Dust Pullover, £88, freepeople.com

Troy London Rex Pom-Pom Hat, £75, troylondon.com

Laura Mercier Little Indulgences Hand & Body Crème, £25, harrods.com

What’s going on your wishlist this year?

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Slipping into Silk this Winter

Layering is key to making your pieces more versatile this winter.

If you tuned into my Style Counsel interview on Facebook Live yesterday (don’t worry you can still go watch it!) you’ll notice that I said I love pieces that are versatile. You will also notice that I had a layered look on. I adore layering in the winter. It is one of the best parts of the season and it’s also a great way to see how far you can stretch your wardrobe. I adore a classic sweater because you can never put a foot wrong in a classic, but I always tend to indulge in a few trend driven pieces through the season as well (Uh velvet boots anyone? They will last me forever though, I insist). Lace slip dresses were one of those trends – A gorgeous slip gown is always elegant, but a short one with lace can be a bit hard to pull off without it looking like you’re wearing your bed time uniform!

So, when I bought this lace slip dress, I knew there was no way I was going to be wearing it on it’s own. I find that the best way to wear a trend is by making it your own, and in my case, that fell under the layering category. Combined with some of my eternally classic pieces, a V neck sweater (which is so cozy for the winter), thigh high leather boots and my boy bag, I had transformed this trend into a classic Shloka look.

What I loved most about creating this look is how just one extra piece, or rather, one extra layer, completely changed the mood of the outfit. It went from night drinks, to a stylish day time outfit. My favourite part has to be the little bits of lace sticking out around the V neck!

In other news, you can now officially shop my Instagram by signing up to LiketoKnowIt. Every time you like my Instagram, you’ll receive an email with direct links letting you to shop my look whenever, wherever! Super soon, you’ll also be able to shop my blog as well – cannot wait for that!

My weekend was super busy with lots of birthday celebrations for two of my close friends – an all day brunch that went well into the night and an amazing dim sum dinner. (Proudest that I still took off all my make up when I got home – that’s always a must! Sometimes we all slack though don’t we?)

My current obsession is also with The Crown – if you haven’t watched it already, you need to drop everything that you’re doing and watch it now. We started it on Sunday morning and finished it by Sunday night (yes.. that is 10 hours of TV, oops.)

Shop my look:

Sweater: Brandy Melville (similar here and here and adore this colour)

Dress: Topshop

Boots: Chanel (similar here and here)

Bag: Chanel

Sunglasses: Mykita

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Get the Look: Sporty Sweater

I wore this look a few weeks ago and you guys loved it so much on Instagram, I created an inspired version of it to suit the weather right now!

Sweater: Maje, Pants: Topshop, Ring: Misho Designs, Earrings, Kenneth Jay Lane, Blush: NARS, Boots: Russell & Bromley, Bag: Pop & Suki, Gloves: Agnelle, Candle: Jo Malone, Sunglasses: Sunday Somewhere

How To Style A Cape

When it isn’t hot at all, but it isn’t freezing either.

Not sure if it’s all the Harry Potter I’ve been watching (Sky, why do you keep taking away the Harry Potter channel? Can it just be a permanent fixture?) in the lead up to Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them, or just all the runway looks I’m subconsciously thinking about, but either way the cape (poncho, blanket, whatever you want to call it) is having a real moment this autumn and since the weather isn’t hot but it definitely isn’t freezing – Winter is yet to come – the blanket cape is about to become your new best friend.

The lack of structure involved with a blanket cape is not usually something I tend to mess around with, but The Silk Sneaker is all about trying new styles and being fearless with style while inspiring you to do the same. I really embraced the flows of the cape , which allows for a lot of versatility in the way you wear it. I opted to wear it with a layered sweater and a skirt with a gorgeous lace hem – It’s nice to have something interesting peeking out from under the cape!

Since the cape itself is quite large, I wanted to make sure to add some definition to my silhouette with my thigh high Stuart Weizman boots. This ensured I didn’t seem lost under all the layers! The blanket cape is perfect for the day time when you find yourself sweating in your regular winter coat. If the weather get’s a bit chilly, I find it’s easiest to just throw on a scarf for extra warmth!

In other news, I finally am recovered from the flu and then the ear infection that followed so finally back on my feet (and on the bike – been spinning lots as you can see through my Instagram stories!) I’ve got a weekend full of birthday celebrations for a few of my friends, so can’t wait to share all of that with you guys as well, as well as an amazing shoot I’m doing tomorrow!