Monthly Archives: June 2019

My Seville Travel Diary

SEVILLA

Here is my travel diary of my amazing couple of days in Seville.

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It was our very first time in Seville and we were attending a beautiful summer wedding (Don’t worry, I will be having a post on what to wear to a summer wedding and more about the perfect wedding guest outfit soon). I was so excited to discover a new part of Spain that I had heard so much about. Not only had I heard that it is one of the most beautiful places in Spain, but also one of the most romantic! Trust me, Seville lived up to all my expectations. So here are my tips on the best things to do in Seville, where to stay and the best tapas to chow down on.

Where to Stay
We stayed in the Gran Melia Colon which was a lovely hotel and very centrally located. The most popular hotel in Seville is Hotel Alfonso. It’s a beautiful property and if you don’t stay there I recommend popping by for a drink on their terrace.

What To See
Make time to see the Alcazar, it takes around 2-3 hours if you want to see the whole thing. I wish we had more time to explore all the little streets of the city but I would not miss out on Plaza De Espana. It is a beautiful square in the middle of a park. It’s the perfect photo spot as well and it’s truly stunning.

In terms of food, I highly recommend the spot we went to which was El Pinton.

What To Wear
I like to pack for a location and one of the best pieces of advice I took from Aimee Songs book was to look at the place you are going and the colours of the location and pack accordingly! I reccomend summer dresses in pastel colours or warm tones like red or orange. Comfortable shoes to walk around and explore and a chic fan because guys, its HOT.

Here is a look at my trip, what I wore to this wedding and where to get my look…

For the first night at this beautiful summer wedding I wore a floral maxi dress from Reformation. The style of the dress made it feel so grand. I paired it with my Kurt Geiger Leonie heels and this stunning fan I found on Etsy.

Maxi Reformation Floral Dress

Hand Fan

Kurt Geiger Platform Heels

The next day I wore this handkerchief style midi dress from & Other Stories. I love the pastel light colours which worked so well with the city’s beautiful tiles.

I paired it with these super cool sandals that I found in a local London store called Emma Hyacinth. They are not available online BUT I have found a similar pair which i have linked for you below!

& Other Stories Midi Dress (you can even dress this dress up for a special occasion)

Sandals (similar)

For the last night, I wore an old orange gown which never feels old when I wear it. This gown is from Indian designer Monisha Jaising and the colour always makes me feel so special! The fact that it was golden hour was even better.

My bag is also from an Indian brand called Manaaiki. They do lots of custom designs so I recommend giving them a look on Instagram. You can DM them for more details!

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I Have Discovered A Natural Ingredient That Protects Your Hair Against Pollution…

HAPPY HAIR

Thank you to Klorane for taking me on this press trip.

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One of my most frequently asked questions is what is your haircare routine? What is the best shampoo for dry, dull or thin hair? How do you keep your hair thick? Haircare is such a huge part of my life and beauty routine, especially growing up in India where we take our locks very seriously. I grew up with a strict haircare regiment that was passed on to me by my mother, who learnt from her mother and so on. Of course along the way we all pick up our own tips and tricks, and I love sharing these with you. So when Klorane reached out to me to take me on a press trip (ahh my first press trip!) all about their new aquatic mint shampoo and conditioner, it seemed like the natural and obvious answer would be YES. Especially, since I have been using their products for so long (If you haven’t heard me talk about their peony shampoo then you need to watch my stories more!)

Through the trip we got to experience their labs where they harvest their own plants and flowers which are then directly extracted and used in their infamous formulas. We even experienced their green houses where they research various species of plants, some of which are endangered around the world. It only made sense that they had discovered what one might call a “super” plant, which also happens to be a magic ingredient for our hair; Aquatic mint.

Essentially, Aquatic mint acts as a natural purifier and is able to clean water from pollutants. It does this through its sophisticated roots system, and in this way, the Pierre Fabre foundation has teamed up with a local lab to use aquatic mint, in a sustainable way, to clean a local body of water that has been polluted with led and other metals from a nearby mill. It is amazing to see a brand give back to the local community to make the water they use everyday safer and cleaner.

It is this same plant that is also used to protect our hair from the harsh city environment and pollution. The leaves of this plant are used in the Klorane aquatic mint shampoo and conditioner. By creating a sort of barrier around our hair and sebum, the aquatic mint is able to protect our hair from city pollution and stop it from looking dry, dull, dirty and lifeless. This shampoo is all about detoxifying your scalp and hair because a healthy and happy scalp leads to healthy and happy hair. The best part? I got actual scientific proof on this trip that IT WORKS. If you want to see more you can see it all in my Instagram stories (I have a Toulouse & Montpellier highlight!)

Is this a shampoo and conditioner you would try? I recommend using it at least once a week

By creating a sort of barrier around our hair and sebum, the aquatic mint is able to protect our hair from city pollution and stop it from looking dry, dull, dirty and lifeless

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Where To Find the 7 Best Matching Two Piece Sets For Summer

ALL SET UP

It’s all about the perfect two piece set for the effortless summer look.

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Photos by Michaela Efford

Nothing looks more put together than a coordinated set, I can guarantee that. I already admitted my love for the perfect two-piece outfit with this look, but today I wanted to show you need a matching set in your wardrobe now. When I think of summer I think of floral prints, crop tops and high waists; how amazing would it be if you could have it all in one outfit? Ta-da; that is literally my outfit today! The reason I love matching sets like these is because you can wear them for so many different occasions and you don’t have to think about them, My floral matching skirt and top set is from & Other Stories. I could wear this for a formal lunch with my girls or I could even dress it up and wear it to a summer wedding; its the perfect summer wedding guest outfit don’t you think?

One of my followers even came up with the most fabulous idea. She suggested dressing it up with Indian jewellery and wearing it as a lehnga!

Matching sets work because it’s not just one outfit, it’s many outfits. You can mix and match the two pieces with anything else in your wardrobe and you suddenly have double if not triple the number of outfits. Perfect when you’re stumped for what to wear in the summer. I have highlighted the best matching sets that are available right now so that you can get this ultra-luxe look.

My Favourite Matching Sets

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& Other Stories Floral Crop Top

& Other Stories Floral Skirt

Prada Strappy Sandals

Chanel Earrings

Nothing looks more put together than a coordinated set, I can guarantee that.

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& Other Stories Floral Crop Top

& Other Stories Floral Skirt

Prada Strappy Sandals

Chanel Earrings

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The Best Midi Skirts To Last You All Summer Long

MIDI SKIRTS

It’s time to stock up on one of the most trending skirt styles of the summer; midi skirts

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It looks like we are having a real skirt moment on TSS this week! I can’t help it, I think they might be my favourite thing to wear ever! Yesterday we tackled the best mini skirts, today it’s all about the best midi skirts for summer. Everyone is loving the silk midi skirts that are hitting the high street right now; think Topshop satin midi skirt in multiple colours. I love a good silk skirt just as much as the next girl, but today I want to also throw in a few more options into the mix that are going to be perfect for the summer including some high waisted skirts, some button down midis and more. These are the skirts you are going to wear on all your summer holidays, every weekend at brunch and next summer too! Here we go…

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10 Mini Skirts That Will Make You Look Ultra Luxe This Summer

MINI MINI

It’s all about the perfect mini skirt outfit to keep you looking cute this summer.

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If you haven’t noticed already one of my favourite outfit combinations is a cute skirt and a top/t-shirt. This doesn’t change when I’m thinking of cute and casual summer outfits. Now that the sun is really starting to shine and the weather is picking up again, it’s time to start thinking about mini skirts. You know me, I’ll wear a cute mini skirt come rain or shine so I have collated a list of the 10 best mini skirts out there that look super luxe. So if you’re trying to think of cute summer outfits for your next vacation, or just need a bit of a summer wardrobe upgrade, these are the best skirts around. What I love is that there’s a range of prices, from high street to higher end but they all look equally luxe and expensive (even though some of them are really not expensive.. like trust me, including this Zimmermann dupe!)

For my outfit today I wanted to make a bit of a statement. I paired this Topshop (yes you read that right, it’s Topshop, not Zimmermann!) ruffle skirt with a puffy sleeve top. Puff sleeves are having a real moment right now and I love the volume it adds to the look. If you are a petite girl like me though, I recommend pairing it with a mini skirt like this because otherwise you risk looking too small! To pull the look together I added in a headband and my favourite Prada sandals. I wear these soo much because they are soo comfy!

How are you wearing mini skirts this summer? Did you find any you like in my post?

My Favourite Mini Skirts

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White Puff Sleeve Blouse (similar)

Topshop Ruffle Mini Skirt

Prada White Sandals

Headband (similar)

Puff sleeves are having a real moment right now and I love the volume it adds to the look.

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White Puff Sleeve Blouse (similar)

Topshop Ruffle Mini Skirt

Prada White Sandals

Headband (similar)

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TSS Update: June

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Summer is here people! I repeat, summer is here! Grab your beautiful summer dresses, your favourite hats and let’s get to it! (Don’t forget the rosé) June is an exciting month because I’ll be attending my first ever international press trip with an amazing haircare brand. I cannot wait to learn more about their products and also see the amazing things they do to give back to the environment.

I also will be attending a wedding of two dear friends and I cannot wait to celebrate their love! It also happens to be taking place in a city I’ve never been too so I’m excited to also create some travel related content for you guys and share more on that front.

On a more personal note, I feel like May was a month of emotional growth. I was nominated for the Blogosphere awards under Blogger of The Year. I didn’t win the prize this year but I did feel that the blogger who won truly deserved it. I also felt so honoured to even be nominated so early on in my career alongside people who are so established in the industry. There was so much to take away, and to further inspire me. I can’t wait to keep going and doing more for myself and for you guys.

Another thing that happened this month is that I had a lot of realisations in relation to a topic that I feel really strongly about; diversity. I am not using that word in a buzz word sort of sense and there is so much I have to say about the way it’s being tossed around right now but you’ll have to stay tuned for that as well.

What are you up to this June?

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Okay, what can you NOT see in this photo? Behind every beautiful shot there is a story – and here’s this one. When we were in The Cotswolds, we drove by countless of these beautiful yellow fields. We kept thinking, how beautiful would it be to capture this moment? But I kept avoiding it. WHY? // Because I’m honestly so afraid of bees! 🐝 I was so afraid of all the flying insects, the pollen extravaganza waiting to attack my sinuses and on some level, creating a shot that maybe you guys wouldn’t actually like. BUT, you know what? // We got out of the car and we went for it. Luckily there were no bees, I’ve got an anti histamine for my hay fever and I hope you guys do like the shot! Remember that the hard work is worth it – and that there’s always a solution to the problem 💪🏽

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Trust me, posing on a swing is much harder than it looks 🙊 The O by NARS experience was seriously amazing, with each room showing us a new surprise! In regards to the collection, I have been completely hooked! [SWIPE TO SEE MY COMPLETE NARS LOOK!] My favourite is of course the cult blush, the new highlighter and the amazing afterglow lip balm 💕 the best part though is how well it suits Indian skin tones like mine! @narsissist {gifted} #TheOByNARS #narsissist // TAP for outfit tags 💗

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Monthly Archives: June 2019

My Seville Travel Diary

SEVILLA

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I Have Discovered A Natural Ingredient That Protects Your Hair Against Pollution…

HAPPY HAIR

By creating a sort of barrier around our hair and sebum, the aquatic mint is able to protect our hair from city pollution and stop it from looking dry, dull, dirty and lifeless

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Where To Find the 7 Best Matching Two Piece Sets For Summer

ALL SET UP

My Favourite Matching Sets

Nothing looks more put together than a coordinated set, I can guarantee that.

Get My Look

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The Best Midi Skirts To Last You All Summer Long

MIDI SKIRTS

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10 Mini Skirts That Will Make You Look Ultra Luxe This Summer

MINI MINI

My Favourite Mini Skirts

Puff sleeves are having a real moment right now and I love the volume it adds to the look.

Get My Look

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TSS Update: June

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What I’ve Added To My Closet

The High Street Find

The Luxury Must Have

The Beauty Buy

The Must Read Pieces You’ve Missed…

How To Wear Your Beach Accessories In The City

The Best Concealers For Flawless Skin

The Best Breakfast Spots To Get An Instagram Photo in London

What do you have planned this month?

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