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Fashion blogger Shloka Narang of The Silk Sneaker shares her favourite shoes in her shoe collection and how to invest in designer shoes

3 Tips On Building The Most Beautiful Shoe Collection Ever

Shoes, Shoes, Shoes!

One of my biggest weaknesses in life is shoes. I literally cannot resist beautiful shoes. After all, it’s in the name, isn’t it? I do love a good pair of sneakers, or heels.. or just shoes in general! A few months ago I gave you guys a little peek into my handbag collection and shared some tips on how to invest in the right handbag. Today I wanted to share with you a few tips on how to build a shoe collection that makes you feel as happy as Carrie Bradshaw! Of course, I’m also going to be sharing some of my favourite shoes with you along the way, who make my most favourite shoes, the most comfortable and the prettiest too! I would say, very much worth the investment!

is Key

Okay, guys here’s a big confession. All you shoe lovers are sure to gasp. I find Louboutins to be incredibly uncomfortable. I get the whole no pain, no gain situation. I know that heels are not always comfortable, especially after a long night but I find Louboutins to be the most uncomfortable. That leads me to my first point. Comfort is key! A pair of shoes can be as beautiful as ever (of course Louboutins are beautiful, You can’t resist that red sole can you)  but if they make you feel horrible after half an hour and ruin your night, they are not worth it. One of my most favourite pairs of heels is from Gianvitto Rossi. They have a spiral strap that goes around your calves. They are the most beautiful heels and also one of my comfiest! I started my night at 8 pm and ended it the next morning at 6:30 AM. I sat down twice for about 15 minutes each and felt no pain! That’s a pair worth investing in.

Fashion blogger Shloka Narang of The Silk Sneaker shares her favourite shoes in her shoe collection and how to invest in designer shoes

Some of my comfiest shoes are from Prada, Dior and Gionvitto Rossi. In terms of sneakers, it doesn’t get better than my Adidas NMD’s or my Charlotte Olympia sneakers.

Fashion blogger Shloka Narang of The Silk Sneaker shares her favourite shoes in her shoe collection and how to invest in designer shoes

These shoes may have been bold purchases but I wear them so much because they are so me!

Let Your
Reign

Shoes, much like fashion, are supposed to be fun. Of course, every girl should have a pair of black pumps, a pair of nude pumps, and some kitten heels in her collection. Sneakers are a must as are fancy flats. Once you’ve got the basics down though, don’t be afraid to let your style really shine through. Of course, investing in shoes, especially a designer pair, is a process you should be mindful of. If there is anything worth investing in though it is accessories, and it is an easy way to really let your personality shine through. I recently purchased a pair of flats that are covered in beads and are incredibly colourful. Not something everyone would leap for but they spoke to me and I know I’m going to be wearing them all summer. Much like another pair I have from Sophia Webster. My mother looked horrified when I picked up this pair but they have never failed me and I bring them out every summer because they let me express myself and have fun!

It’s About
Not The Tag

Okay, you’re dreaming about your shoe collection and you’re thinking of all the big names but a luxurious pair of shoes don’t need to be from a huge brand. Some of the best shoes I have are from the high street. For me, luxury is about having the best of something, and that could mean the best fit for my feet, a pair that make me feel great, or just a pair that I’ve been looking for forever. Of course, a pair from Dior or Prada would make me swoon but a good pair from Topshop or ASOS would make me happy too, granted the quality is good and the fit is right! I have a pair of boots I bought from ASOS long before I started my blog. I still wear that pair today (they are a snake skin effect pair, you might have seen them on my Instagram!) They have lasted me over five years. They aren’t a huge label but this pair has lasted me for ages and makes me feel great. That’s a luxury in itself wouldn’t you say?

I love these shoes because you can change the stickers on them according to your mood! How cute right?

Do You Love Shoes? What are Your Favourite Pair?

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Fashion blogger Shloka Narang of The Silk Sneaker shares the must have sweater for 2018 in this sweater outfit idea

Why You Need This Sweater In Your Wardrobe Now

Fashion blogger Shloka Narang of The Silk Sneaker shares the must have sweater for 2018 in this sweater outfit idea

The Sweater You Won’t Be Able To Do Without…

Although we are well into winter, I know that so many of you, me included, can’t help but long for spring. The whole sweater, bottoms and boots outfit combination can start to feel a little old after you’ve been doing it for a few months right? Well, it doesn’t have to be! The perfect sweater outfit takes the perfect sweater of course, and the perfect sweater is sure to make any winter outfit feel fresher and more stylish! Might as well have some fun before spring get’s here right? That is exactly why you need this sweater in your wardrobe right now.

What I love most about this piece is that it’s a statement without being too in your face. The puffy sleeves add such a great point of interest to any outfit, immediately making any look chicer. I guarantee that even if you were to pair this sweater style with jeans, you would look just like a model of duty. The colour is so versatile and you could create so many fun and new outfits with just one piece. That is when you know that a piece of clothing is worth it when you can wear it a hundred different ways!

Since the sweater is slightly oversized I paired it with a straight mini skirt, in the plaid of course. I wanted to add a bit more definition to the look since I am so petite. A waist belt was the perfect way to do that all the while making this the perfect outfit for a desk to drinks kind of day! You could rock this outfit with thigh high boots or even riding boots but I, of course, could not resist my combat boots for this particular one. I shot this before I got my Church’s pair, but they would go so perfectly don’t you think?

How would you style this sweater?

Fashion blogger Shloka Narang of The Silk Sneaker shares the must have sweater for 2018 in this sweater outfit idea
Fashion blogger Shloka Narang of The Silk Sneaker shares the must have sweater for 2018 in this sweater outfit idea
Fashion blogger Shloka Narang of The Silk Sneaker shares the must have sweater for 2018 in this sweater outfit idea
Fashion blogger Shloka Narang of The Silk Sneaker shares the must have sweater for 2018 in this sweater outfit idea
Fashion blogger Shloka Narang of The Silk Sneaker shares the must have sweater for 2018 in this sweater outfit idea
Fashion blogger Shloka Narang of The Silk Sneaker shares the must have sweater for 2018 in this sweater outfit idea
Fashion blogger Shloka Narang of The Silk Sneaker shares the must have sweater for 2018 in this sweater outfit idea
Fashion blogger Shloka Narang of The Silk Sneaker shares the must have sweater for 2018 in this sweater outfit idea

Get My Look

Sweater: Ba&Sh (similar via Topshop here)

Skirt: Zara (similar via Miss Selfridge)

Belt: ASOS

Boots: Louis Vuitton (similar via ASOS)

Bag: Louis Vuitton

Sunglasses: Sunday Somewhere

Fashion blogger Shloka Narang of The Silk Sneaker shares the must have sweater for 2018 in this sweater outfit idea

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Fashion blogger Shloka Narang of The Silk Sneaker shares her Monday Update

Monday Update #37

Fashion blogger Shloka Narang of The Silk Sneaker shares her Monday Update

Happy

Can you believe that this Monday marks the middle of January 2018 already? How insane is that? I feel like 2018 is already flying by but I’m hoping that this year is full of more positive vibes than the last! Don’t you agree? This is an exciting week where I hope to be shooting lots of fun new content for you guys for the coming months. I have been loving all your feedback about what you want to see more of and that is what keeps me inspired and excited on Monday mornings! You guys of course! Scroll down to see this weeks Monday Update and dose of inspiration!

This Past Week

In case you missed it I shared some really fun stories last week!

I always believe that your outfit doesn’t need to be expensive to look expensive. I’ve shared the key tricks to making your outfit look like a million bucks right here. 

I also got a bit personal last week sharing with you all the three ways I’ve learned to deal with failure both in a professional and personal sense. You can read all about that here and share your story too.

Last but not least, I have the cutest guide to the best sweaters to keep you cozy and stylish from now till spring! Get them here.

If you want to be a part of the chicest group around, join the TSS crew today for exclusive access to the best kept secrets in all things style and more…Just click here.

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Inspiration for the Week

Fashion blogger Shloka Narang of The Silk Sneaker shares her Monday Update

Feeling inspired by… [Image via Pinterest]

Fashion blogger Shloka Narang of The Silk Sneaker shares her Monday Update

Feeling inspired by… [Image via Pinterest]

Favourite New In Pieces

Fashion blogger Shloka Narang of The Silk Sneaker shares her Monday Update

Leo Print Skirt

Fashion blogger Shloka Narang of The Silk Sneaker shares her Monday Update

Denim Utility Jumpsuit

Belted Cut Out Sweatshirt

Fashion News You May Have Missed…

Fashion blogger Shloka Narang of The Silk Sneaker shares her Monday Update

The 2018 Way To Wear a Jeans and Tee via Who What Wear

Fashion blogger Shloka Narang of The Silk Sneaker shares her Monday Update

The Best Workouts To Start For Your Goals via Career Girl Daily

Mario Testino and Bruce Weber Accused of Sexual Assault via Fashionista

What do you have planned this week?

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Fashion blogger Shloka Narang of The Silk Sneaker showcases how to make your outfit look more expensive with Zara and Urban Outfitters

How To Make Your Outfit Look More Expensive

Fashion blogger Shloka Narang of The Silk Sneaker showcases how to make your outfit look more expensive with Zara and Urban Outfitters

Any Outfit Can Look More
Than It Is With These Tips…

One of the questions I am constantly asked is where I shop for clothes. A lot of you expect me to churn out a list of designer brands and are most surprised when I tell you that the sweater you adore is from one of my favourite high street stores! Making your outfit look more expensive is much simpler than you think and you don’t need to break the bank to create that must have look of the day! I love to mix high street with high end, to create outfits that can be recreated for every day. When I’m mixing up different pieces, there are four tricks that always make my outfit look more expensive. Read on to find out!

1. Classic Colours Will Never Fail You
Neutral colours (think black, white, grey, earth tones, navy) never go out of style. These are the kinds of colours that match with anything. They are also the pieces you will use the most! These are also the colours that look the classiest and will automatically make your outfit look more expensive. Neutrals also look great on every skin tone and are universally flattering, which also make your look more luxe. A classic colour will always look more expensive than one that is trend-driven!

2. Be Aware of Patterns
Certain patterns are effortless and therefore always in style, no matter the season. Stripes are one such pattern. You can combine different types of stripes or simply wear one striped piece. Regardless of whether it’s from Zara like my dress here, or somewhere else, a pattern that is so chic and always in style, will always look more expensive and put together. If patterns are not your thing, don’t shy away from textures like cable knits and silk.

3. Monochrome
Taking a cue from point one, an easy to way to make a neutral more interesting is by creating a monochrome look. You can try a camel top to toe look for a super luxe look or go all navy for something a bit more laidback yet luxurious, like what I’ve done here! A monochrome look is a no-brainer way to make your outfit seem more pricey than it was. Just be aware of the shades you are combining; avoid combining shades that are too far apart on the colour scale!

4. Invest in Accessories
If there is ever anything to invest your money in, it is accessories. Accessorise, rather than clothes, will last you a lifetime. A lot of my bags have been passed down to me by my mother and I hope to one day pass them down too. Well made shoes and bags will always draw positive attention and create a more luxurious look and feel to your outfit. Remember it is quality over quantity when it comes to these things. Your accessories do not need to be designer for them to be good quality either! A lot of premium brands like Sandro and Theory make beautiful bags and shoes too!

I always define my style as “laidback luxury” but a luxury for me isn’t just about the name on the label. Luxury is about how something looks and feels on you; it’s about having the best piece for yourself. Your favourite sweater might be from Topshop but if it makes you feel like a million bucks, that’s a luxury too! I hope that I can remind you all that you don’t need to be wearing a dress from the runway to look beautiful. It could just be from the rack at Zara, but make you smile just as much!

Fashion blogger Shloka Narang of The Silk Sneaker showcases how to make your outfit look more expensive with Zara and Urban Outfitters
Fashion blogger Shloka Narang of The Silk Sneaker showcases how to make your outfit look more expensive with Zara and Urban Outfitters
Fashion blogger Shloka Narang of The Silk Sneaker showcases how to make your outfit look more expensive with Zara and Urban Outfitters
Fashion blogger Shloka Narang of The Silk Sneaker showcases how to make your outfit look more expensive with Zara and Urban Outfitters
Fashion blogger Shloka Narang of The Silk Sneaker showcases how to make your outfit look more expensive with Zara and Urban Outfitters
Fashion blogger Shloka Narang of The Silk Sneaker showcases how to make your outfit look more expensive with Zara and Urban Outfitters
Fashion blogger Shloka Narang of The Silk Sneaker showcases how to make your outfit look more expensive with Zara and Urban Outfitters
Fashion blogger Shloka Narang of The Silk Sneaker showcases how to make your outfit look more expensive with Zara and Urban Outfitters

Get My Look

Dress: Zara

Hat: Urban Outfitters (similar)

Boots: Stuart Weizman 

Bag: Dior

Fashion blogger Shloka Narang of The Silk Sneaker showcases how to make your outfit look more expensive with Zara and Urban Outfitters

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fashion blogger Shloka Narang of The Silk Sneaker showcases how to start the new year in style with her 2018 style resolutions featuring amazon fashion, joe's jeans and louis vuitton

3 Ways You Can Start The New Year in Style

fashion blogger Shloka Narang of The Silk Sneaker showcases how to start the new year in style with her 2018 style resolutions featuring amazon fashion, joe's jeans and louis vuitton

New Year, New Outfit…

Happy New Year! I just wanted to say that I hope you all have a wonderful year. May all your dreams come true and may the year bring you lots of happiness and love! As we say hello to 2018, getting back into the groove of things can be overwhelming. Not only does the new year mean getting back to work, but it also means that we can’t live in our Christmas jumpers and leggings anymore! Trust me, when I was staring at my closet this morning, I struggled to pull together an outfit, but one of my style resolutions for 2018 is to feel stylish every single day, no matter what I’m wearing. With that in mind, I wanted to share 3 tips that will help you start this brand new year in style, as well as make all the old pieces in your closet feel new again. Don’t worry, you don’t necessarily need a whole new wardrobe for your “new year, new me” attitude. Just follow these three tips and you’ll be feeling as stylish as ever!

1. Layer old pieces to make them feel new again
If you live in a cold country like me, then layering is your best friend! Get creative with your layering to make old piece feel brand new! I layered a turtleneck, an old plaid jacket and an older leather one to create this look. By putting them all together in a way that I had not done before, they felt fresh and new! Why not try this combination with your favourite jackets?

2. Don’t’ shy away from colours
When the weather is cold and gloomy, we all can’t help but reach for black and white. Rather than sticking to the greyscale, reach for some colour to brighten up your day! By making a statement with colour, you are sure to look stylish without having to try very hard!

3. Classics will never fail you.
Never underestimate the power of a classic piece. A turtleneck, a plaid blazer, a leather jacket, blue jeans.All the pieces I’m wearing are classic pieces and when combined they make for a no-fail outfit combination! Remember, by pairing together classics, you can come up with so many wonderful winter outfit ideas! Classics aren’t boring, classics are essential!

Another one of my style resolutions for 2018 is to really use each and every piece in my wardrobe! This outfit really started me off on the right track. What are your style resolutions for 2018?

fashion blogger Shloka Narang of The Silk Sneaker showcases how to start the new year in style with her 2018 style resolutions featuring amazon fashion, joe's jeans and louis vuitton
fashion blogger Shloka Narang of The Silk Sneaker showcases how to start the new year in style with her 2018 style resolutions featuring amazon fashion, joe's jeans and louis vuittonf
fashion blogger Shloka Narang of The Silk Sneaker showcases how to start the new year in style with her 2018 style resolutions featuring amazon fashion, joe's jeans and louis vuitton

fashion blogger Shloka Narang of The Silk Sneaker showcases how to start the new year in style with her 2018 style resolutions featuring amazon fashion, joe's jeans and louis vuitton
fashion blogger Shloka Narang of The Silk Sneaker showcases how to start the new year in style with her 2018 style resolutions featuring amazon fashion, joe's jeans and louis vuitton

Get My Look

Blazer: Amazon Fashion

Sweater: Uniqlo

Leather Jacket: Deme by Gabriella

Jeans: Joe’s Jeans (similar here)

Boots: Seven Boot Lane 

fashion blogger Shloka Narang of The Silk Sneaker showcases how to start the new year in style with her 2018 style resolutions featuring amazon fashion, joe's jeans and louis vuitton

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Fashion blogger Shloka Narang of The Silk Sneaker shares her behind the scenes experience shooting with Elle India

VLOG: Behind The Scenes on My Elle Photoshoot

Fashion blogger Shloka Narang of The Silk Sneaker shares her behind the scenes experience shooting with Elle India
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I was featured in Elle India…

I think one of the most exciting moments of 2017 was getting a street style feature in the latest issue of Elle India. It was my first time ever being a part of a fashion magazine shoot so of course I had to video it all! I am taking you guys behind the scenes in this quick video and sharing what I wore, what we did and how we did it!

If you live in India, please go get the magazine! I would love to hear everyones thoughts on what you thought of the look!

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Fashion blogger Shloka Narang shares a stunning Christmas party outfit idea featuring ba&sh and dior

What To Wear To Your Next Christmas Party: The Perfect Holiday Outfit

Fashion blogger Shloka Narang shares a stunning Christmas party outfit idea featuring ba&sh and dior

Tis The Season…

As our calendars start to fill with holiday parties, it’s time to get out our favourite dancing shoes and our prettiest dresses and skirts. I know that I sometimes struggle with party outfit ideas, especially when the occasions are so frequent! This year though, I found my favourite party outfit to date. The key to the perfect party outfit is always having that one piece that’s more interesting than the rest. In this case, though, I found three pieces that are statements in their own right but are a match made in fashion heaven when combined. I think it’s important to remember, especially for a good party outfit, that when combining many statement pieces, make sure you keep your colour palette as sober as possible. I opted in for a total classic, an all-black look.

Ba&sh is one of my favourite brands (I promise this is not sponsored, I’m just obsessed) and this year I snagged the most beautiful sweater ba&sh sweater. The low back with the crystal details makes it a perfect option for any holiday celebration. Since I was going for covered knitwear on top, I wanted to have some fun and go with something sheer on the bottom. I picked up this sheer panelled skirt while I was in India but I’ve found some similar options, like this one here and this super elegant one here (Both are super affordable too!) I love how balanced the look is, not showing too much or too little!

If there is any time for more is more, the holidays are it. Don’t shy away from accessories for your holiday party outfits! I pulled out my favourite Sophia Webster heels. I love the fun geometric pattern. They are so easy to wear because of the colours! I grabbed my favourite Dior bag and I was ready to go – holiday party ready! Would you wear this look? What are you wearing to your holiday parties?

Fashion blogger Shloka Narang shares a stunning Christmas party outfit idea featuring ba&sh and dior
Fashion blogger Shloka Narang shares a stunning Christmas party outfit idea featuring ba&sh and dior
Fashion blogger Shloka Narang shares a stunning Christmas party outfit idea featuring ba&sh and dior
Fashion blogger Shloka Narang shares a stunning Christmas party outfit idea featuring ba&sh and dior
Fashion blogger Shloka Narang shares a stunning Christmas party outfit idea featuring ba&sh and dior
Fashion blogger Shloka Narang shares a stunning Christmas party outfit idea featuring ba&sh and dior
Fashion blogger Shloka Narang shares a stunning Christmas party outfit idea featuring ba&sh and dior

Get My Look

Sweater: Ba&sh

Skirt: Madison (similar via Misguided here and via ASOS here)

Shoes: Sophia Webster

Bag: Dior

Fashion blogger Shloka Narang shares a stunning Christmas party outfit idea featuring ba&sh and dior

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