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A New Take On Your Spring Dress

Happy First Week of Spring!

Whether you believe it or not, spring is finally here and that means it’s time for spring dresses! I’ve been longing to start getting my dresses out and bare legs have been one of the things I’ve been looking forward to more than anything about the weather finally getting warmer! Although I’m excited to get my spring dresses out, sometimes it’s fun to hit refresh on your old favourites and make them feel new again. It’s easier than you think and it just needs a simple and quick styling trick like the one I’m about to show you!

I wanted to make my dress feel new and different an the easiest way to do that is to just throw on a layer and a belt! It’s as simple as that! I added one of my favourite cargo jackets over this dress because I love the contrast of the edgy cargo with the more feminine frilly collar of this dress. To really pull the look together, I put a belt over the jacket and voila! Same old dress, but totally new look and feel! How simple right? I also added another very feminine and simple accessory to my look which is the black ribbon in my hair! It’s another easy and simple styling trick and one that is having such a major moment right now!

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Dress: & Other Stories

Jacket: Zara (similar here)

Boots: Stuart Weizman

Sunglasses: Ray Ban

Belt: Topshop (similar here)

Earrings: Zara (similar here & here)

March: The Mood

Everything that’s inspiring me this month…

Currently listening to…

All images via Pinterest

What’s your March mood?

Sailor Pants for Almost Spring

Dressing for what is almost spring…

There is no one more excited than me that after the hail storm that we had yesterday, the sun is back out and shining today! Be gone rain, bring us cherry blossoms and rosé all day weather please! Although it is deceivingly bright outside, don’t let London fool you. It’s still a bit too cold for full on spring so keep your favourite knits at the ready! For me, it’s about combining those pieces that are a little bit spring and a little bit winter to create the perfect mid season look, but also a look that says “I am a great spring outfit!” I think that this outfit captures all those sentiments pretty well.

These sailor pants from Isabel Marant have been in my closet for a while now and they are the only pants I have that are flared. I don’t usually opt for that cut but I love that these suit my body shape and height so perfectly! Plus the button details make tucking anything in to them so much more stylish! With white pants, I went for my current favourite neutral which is none other than khaki. I know that khaki has been having a major moment on my blog recently, it’s just because I cannot seem to get enough of it ever! Such an eternally stylish colour don’t you think? This sweater has this gorgeous waist tie detail that I love! It accentuates the waist, but it also reminds me of all the waist details I saw on the S/S 2017 runway! In trend but also classic!

If we just briefly touch on my accessories that are very minimal here. I went for a silk scarf – another ode to the upcoming season. I love this scarf because of its floral pattern which adds a bit of life and dimension to the textures already in my look. Plus it just pulls in all the colours together a bit more! The scarf is from Gucci but I have linked to some other printed scarves below that I just love – I think a good scarf can literally make any outfit that much better! A good tip is to always try nd incorporate the scarf into your outfit in a different way! (More on that later!)

My shoes and bag can be described as nothing less than classics! The shoes are a notable favourite of mine. These are actually the original Chanel pumps that were made those many years ago. My mother bought these when she was here at college and then passed the same shoes down to me. Although the current version of these don’t have the little kitten heel, I love these originals because not only are they super comfortable, but they have a personal connection. (I mean clearly my mum can take care of her stuff!)

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Top: Rag & Bone (also love this one from & other stories)

Pants: Isabel Marant (similar here)

Scarf: Gucci (similar from Mango here and from ASOS here)

Shoes: Chanel (similar here)

Bag: Chanel

Monday Update: Milan Fashion Week Edition

Monday, MFW Version

Monday could not be gloomier right now. The rain has been pouring down ruining my shoot schedule but luckily I have other things to look forward to this week! (But seriously, spring where are you?) With fashion month more than halfway through I’ve been loving the beautiful new collections. I was so excited to be able to attend my first ever LFW which you can read all about here! I’ve been keeping track of the Milan collections on my Pinterest! You can have a look at them here and see my favourite looks: see the looks on my Pinterest!

This Past Week

Since this Monday update is focused on MFW, I’ve covered some of my favourite collections from the past week that you may have missed over the weekend. Keep scrolling to see them all and some of my trend observations! What has been your favourite so far? Do we share any favourites?

I loved the Philosophy Di Lorenzo Serafini collection, it was feminine with the right touch of edge which I just adore! I also fell hard for the Attico collection – I’m a huge Attico fan! Also it’s no surprise that I love the Gucci collection. We all know that I have a massive soft spot for the brand and their runway was just so crazy creative!

My other favourites included Fay, Fendi, Max Mara, Prada and Bottega Veneta.

All images via Vogue.co.uk and backgrounds via Pinterest

This last weekend was a busy one as it was my best friends birthday! We filled her weekend with surprises and ti was so happy to see her happy! Had such a lovely weekend but am so not ready for a new week! Hah!

This Upcoming Week

Feeling inspired by… [Image via Pinterest]

Not excited about this awful weather but hopefully will be getting some good shoots in and will be meeting some other wonderful ladies in the blogosphere this week! Did you read my very special news on my last newsletter? Stay tuned because Saturday is a big day!

New In This Week

My New In this week include…

1. Song of Style x Gentle Monsters Sunnies: I finally got them in rose gold! Am so excited to wear them and show them to you guys on my Instagram!

2. Noughts & Crosses High Tops: I kid you not these are the most comfortable shoes I own right now and I’m living in these gorgeous shoes! Check out their Instagram to contact and place an order for your own!

3. & Other Stories Dress: I love this dress right now, it’s so gorgeous for the current weather, which is incredibly weird by the way, not enjoying this half cold half slightly warm situation! Either way, this dress is perfect because it’s so elegant!

On The Wishlist…

Topshop Tie Wrap Shirt, £32

Ottoman Hands Evil Eye Wring, £29

Bodyism Sports Bra, £65

What do you have planned this week?

The Statement Tee

Making a statement just requires the right kind of tee shirt right now…

Trust me when I say this, a cool tee shirt and jeans/tights will never fail you. I lived in this uniform for most of my high school career and it carried me through the summer post the IB, which for the rest of you who took the IB will know, is one hell of a relief! So when statement tees started making the rounds on the fashion circuit once again, I was beyond excited. What better way to rock this girl in true Shloka style, then with this Gucci tee? (I’ve linked to some other options, including some affordable ones below!) I shared this tee shirt when I first got it over the winter in India and it’s been one of my favourite things to wear ever since.

The statement tee shirt has come back and not just with logo mania, but with statements that are actually relevant to what’s happening in the world right now. We saw it on the Dior runway where we were told how “We Should All Be Feminists” and this tee Gucci tee shirt, along with a fair few, have been all over. The key to really having your statement tee stand out though, is being true to yourself and styling it your own way. For me, it’s all about that effortless style while being comfortable. I like to mix patterns, so I opted for these graphic Zara tights and a cozy sweater over for that dose of casual chic! My pointed flats also add that extra touch of elegance to balance out the whole look! Of course, I can’t forget about my beautiful clutch. I love how the red on the tee shirt and the red on the clutch matched so beautifully and you know I can’t resist some colour play!

In other news, fashion month is in full swing, and this same gucci tee got a little bit of a makeover! Have you seen what it is yet? I also have some super special news for you guys, so if you’ve signed up for the newsletter you’ll be the first to know! Don’t worry you still have some time so sign up right now and be the first to know my news! Trust me, it’s worth it!

I really can’t wait for the weekend and I feel like this look is the perfect way to take me there – it’s casual, it’s cool and it’s elegant! If you are wondering though what the threads on my arm are, I’ve always had those on! In India when we do a puja (it’s a prayer ceremony) we tie these threads on our wrists and we don’t take them off until they fall themselves! (You learn something new everyday!)

Mango Let’s Dance Tee Shirt

Sezane L’Amant Tee Shirt

Marant Isabel Marant Tee Shirt

GRL PWR Two Songs Hoodie

Femme Forever Topshop Tee Shirt

Je T’aime Weekend South Parade Tee Shirt

Gucci Tee Shirt

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Tee Shirt: Gucci (similar here and other more affordable ones linked above!)

Tights: Zara (similar)

Sweater: Reiss

Clutch: Louis Vuitton

Shoes: Jimmy Choo

My Travel Wish List For 2017

All images via Pinterest

Oh, the places we could go…

My Top 5 Travel Destinations for 2017…

Another year and we are almost done with February (Literally, my face is like the :O emoji…) and with spring finally in the air I can’t help but long for a vacation already! Somewhere warm and sunny or cool and vibrant is what’s on my mind right now. I’ve been fortunate enough to have visited so many beautiful cities and places but I still feel like there are so many more places to see! I thought I would share my top 5 destinations on my travel wish list for the year along with what I would pack and wear in each place. Are you planning on going to any of these places? Have you already been?

1. Sardinia

What’s better than pasta, wine and a whole lot of sun and sand? This would be my ideal getaway, for a little bit of R&R and that golden brown tan!

Swimsuit: Rye Swimwear

Sandals: Sam Edelman

Hat: ASOS

Skirt: Topshop

Shirt: Topshop

Earrings: Kendra Scott

Bag: Kayu

Bangle: Ishwara

Beauty: NARS Primer, Smith & Cult Nail Polish, NARS Multi Stick, Charlotte Tilbury Lipstick & Aerin Perfume

2. Cuba

Since Cuba opened it’s doors to the world I have been longing to go. The colourful buildings, the vintage feel, the vibrant city, this would be my ultimate city break!

Jumpsuit: MINKPINK

Bag: Hat Attack

Sunglasses: Ray Ban

Sandals: Topshop

Camera: Fujifilm

Earrings: Bauble Bar

Beauty: Nails Inc Nail Polish, NARS Lipstick, Byredo Perfume, This Works Sun Lotion

3. Seoul

When I was in school there were so many students from South Korea and I was really fascinated by the culture – everything from the food, to the city to the fashion sounds amazing and that’s something I want to experience!

Earrings: Misho Designs

Jeans: Topshop

Top: Self Portrait

Jacket: Zara

Boots: Topshop

Books: Luxe Guides

Camera: Fujifilm

Bag: Little Lifner

Perfume: Comme De Garcon

Sunglasses: Song of Style x Gentle Monster

Beauty: Blush: By Terry, Eyeliner: Charlotte Tilbury, Eyeshadow: Charlotte Tilbury, Nail Polish: Jin Soon

4. Nambia

Call it a childhood dream if you will but I have wanted to go on a safari for as long as I can remember – It is one of the trips that I would brave taking an injection for (Yes a part of me was horrified that I would have to take a yellow fever shot because I am PETRIFIED of injections..) and after seeing so many beautiful pictures, I just wanna go too – the most recent being I Am Galla chilling with a giraffe…

Tee Shirt: Hush

Sunglasses: Sunday Somewhere

Shoes: Common Projects

Bag: Florabella

Hat: ASOS

Jacket: & Other Stories

Shorts: Topshop

Notebook: Smythson

Beauty: Deo: Tom Ford, Lip Balm: Aerin, Sunscreen: Aesop, BB Cream: Bare Minerals

Where do you want to go this year? Share with me!

The Perfect Way to Wear Spring Knits Now

It’s that strange time of year where the weather is not quite cold, it’s not quite hot, it’s just in between (but I wouldn’t call it just right!) and it’s hard to choose that perfect outfit. This is the perfect time to throw on your favourite light knits and start to bare a bit more skin. For me, it’s all about comfort when I’m out and about but also style and this duo together has it all! I opted for this gorgeous off shoulder sweater from Zara (linked below!) It bares a bit more skin which is perfect for the coming of spring, but it’s still warm enough to keep on for the whole day! Plus, lets not forget that although pink is having a major moment, and trust me I love pink, khaki is also a colour for the year, in fact, some would even call it the new neutral (Yes, I would be a part of that group, insert girl raising hand emoji here…)

I paired this spring sweater with my new favourite joggers. These are also from Zara and I have to say they are one of the softest pairs of pants I own! The cream colour makes it easy to pair with anything without it being too stark, and the softness of it makes me want to live in them! The cut is such that it’s casual but paired with an elegant off shoulder top, it comes off as more formal and easier to rock no matter what you have planned for the day! I mean who can say no to that? I wore this look while out running errands, and of course I needed a jacket over it, but I was still super comfortable while taking photos which was a nice change from the usual teeth chattering icicle I’ve been for the past few months!

One of my favourite things to do is to mix highs and lows, and by this I mean high fashion labels with more high street affordable brands. In this case, my outfit is Zara, but I opted for some other accessories to pull it all together. You guys have been loving my Miu Miu velvet boots since I got them over the summer and trust me, I have been loving them more and more every time I wear them. (Similar and more affordable version here) Another colour that I just love is terracotta and these boots are super easy to match with anything but I especially love the colour it adds to this look. I also wanted to add a bit more life through my bag, which is one of my favourites because of it’s shape that is both formal but trendy at the same time, plus it fits all my notebooks in it so that’s always a perk for me! I finished the look with my new favourite Sunday Somewhere sunnies – the shape is so elegant and they even have a white pair which are so cool!

I think one of the ways to create a great look, is to mix highs and lows…

In other news, I didn’t do a monday update this week because I instead shared a page out of my London Fashion Week Diary with you! It was my first time attending and it really was a fabulous experience. You can read all about that here. With fashion month about halfway done now, I’ve been trying to take a little bit of a mental break and really plan out some great content for you guys for the coming months so if there is anything you really want me to cover, remember to just send me a note, I always try and reply! I do however have some super duper exciting news to share with you guys next week and I really can’t wait to tell you!

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Top: Zara (similar here, here & here)

Joggers: Zara (similar here and here)

Boots: Miu Miu (similar and more affordable here and here)

Bag: Louis Vuitton

Sunglasses: Sunday Somewhere

A Spring Sweater…

The spring sweater, a wardrobe must have for the in between season…

Just a few more weeks of actual sweater weather to go, and with the weather warming up, my sweaters are getting lighter and lighter. What I love most about my spring sweaters is their little details, with this gorgeous Sandro one being one of my favourites. (I’ve linked to similar ones at the bottom!) I just love the neck detailing on the sweater, with the frills really suiting the mood of spring There is something so happy about the season right? Maybe it’s cause it means my birthday is coming, or maybe I just love it when the sun shines… I think it’s both!

When a piece like this has those extra details, you don’t actually need that much – a simple sweater and pants combo does the trick, but it’s the little additions like the frill on the sweater and the obi belt on the pants that really make this outfit a great one!

Bows and frills sound very girly, but the all black and navy colour tones add that extra edgy feel to the whole look, and with a patterned black and white bag, it strikes the perfect balance! With my favourite gucci loafers (I can’t get over the furry bit! Keeps my feet nice and toasty..) I was ready to go – I managed lunch, a day out and even dinner all in this look, just showing how versatile it is!

When I do a little recap of S/S 2017, I remember noticing that the mood for spring was a bit of edgy meets a lot of feminine. Florals, and ruffles are going to be taking over this season so there seems to be no better way to ease in to the new mood with some pieces that share all those special little details.

In other news, my newsletter goes out today and I have some very exciting news to announce on there! You don’t want to miss out on this so be sure to hit subscribe at the top of the page to sign up for my big news!

The mood for spring is a bit of edgy meets a lot of feminine…

To get a similar look, all you have to do is opt in for some feminine ruffles and frills. Here are some of my favourite spring sweaters that are all ruffling up your wardrobe in the best way:

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Top: Sandro (similar linked above!)

Pants: Claudie Pierlot (similar here, here and here)

Bag: Gucci

Shoes: Gucci

How to Make Your Nail Polish Last

Making your nail polish last is easier than it seems…

How many times have you given yourself the perfect manicure only to have it chipped? It’s so frustrating right? I have forever been in search of how to make nail polish last longer, how to make that manicure stay perfect for longer, just how to make the manicure look good for the week right? I’ve looked far and wide and tried all the tricks in the book to share the top five tips to making your nail polish last! Let’s get started shall we? Brushes at the ready!

File Right

The first step to making that manicure last is to get the basics right. Filing isn’t just impromptu motions on your finger nails like they do in the movies. Try and mimic the shape of your cuticle bed on your nails. This stops your nails from chipping!

Focus on the Edge

When applying a base coat (which is super important by the way! Never skip a base coat!) apply an extra coat just to the tips of your nails. This is the part of your nail that always gives way first so applying an extra base coat layer there is sure to secure your nail polish for longer!

Dry Time

Be sure to give your nails the appropriate amount of time to dry! I know that it seems dry after about 5 minutes, but it’s not! Think about all the layers you have on your nails, so you need to make sure that it’s dry all the way through! I give my nails at least 20 minutes until I consider them dry!

Proper Top Coats

A top coat is super important for your nails. I suggest also applying an extra layer of the top coat to the edges of your nails to secure the polish at this stage as well. More so, to speed up the drying time and to make sure it lasts, I like to use two products; the Essie quick dry drops and the Mavala quick dry spray. These are two super powerful tools to have in your nail arsenal!

Refresh!

The manicure may be done but your job isn’t over quite yet! Keep refreshing the top coat on your nails to keep them shiny, and to keep that manicure lasting all week long!

The nail polishes I used in this post are:

Bang the Dream by Smith & Cult

Mod About You by OPI

Chinchilly by Essie

These top five tips are sure to make your nails looking great all the time. I really think nails are such an important part of your look – it’s the first thing anyone looks at when you shake their hand or meet them for the first time, and a clean manicure always makes a great impression! What are some of your manicure tips?