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Italy Travel Diary: Every Single Outfit I Wore in Italy This Summer

LA DOLCE VITA

Ciao bella!

I kicked off my August basking in the beautiful Italian sunshine. If you were keeping up with my Instagram, you would have seen that I travelled to Milan, Rome & Florence and while I was eating my weight in pasta, I was also documenting all my outfits to give you guys lots of holiday outfit ideas. If you have a final summer holiday coming up or just want to savour the lasts few days of heat, here are some great outfit ideas for the last few days of summer. Scroll down for some styling inspiration and a touch of dolce vita!

Remember, if you have any questions about any of my outfits or want to know about any of my pieces in more details, just leave me a comment below or head over to my Ask me Anything section on the top! I love hearing from you guys and sharing my styling knowledge with you!

Day 1

I love to add an element of colour or pattern into my outfit. On our first day in Milan I was able to do both with this off shoulder striped top. Do you remember it from my trip to Jamaica?

Sandro Off Shoulder Striped Top (similar here)

Topshop White Denim Shorts

Vintage Gold Chain Belt

Chanel Gabrielle Backpack

Day 2

This was my favourite outfit from the trip. This skirt has so much volume and it went perfectly with a simple silk cami. An easy holiday look to replicate!

SET Silk Cami (similar here)

Isabel Marant Etoile Skirt (similar here)

Oliver Peoples Sunglasses

Chanel Gabrielle Backpack

Day 3

On our drive down the coast to Florence, I knew I had to wear something beachy and colourful. My Heidi Klein jumpsuit was the perfect fit; petite girls, the length is just right for us! I then changed for the evening into this beautiful dress I found in Milan from Italian brand Twinset. I love the dark florals, even for autumn or winter!

Heidi Klein Orange Jumpsuit

Chanel Sandals

Oliver Peoples Sunglasses

Gas Earrings

Twinset Floral Dress

Day 4

For our day in Florence I opted for this white dress from the new Maje collection. I love the bottom of the dress with the intricate lace details. Of course I added a pop of colour with a beautiful fan!

Maje White Dress

Chanel Sandals

Prada Belt Bag

Day 5

For our first evening in Rome I knew our first stop had to be the Trevi fountain! I pulled out this dress from my closet which is actually very old but a great example of a timeless silhouette.

Joseph Blue Pleated Dress

Day 6

Did you know that Victoria Secret makes ready to wear clothes? One of my very stylish friends told me about it and I ran over to get this beautiful green jumpsuit for my trip! I paired it with a pearl headband for that perfect elegant touch. Note how I’ve styled the same belt bag in a different way!

Victoria Secret Green Silk Jumpsuit

Prada Belt Bag

Day 7

On our last full day in Rome I channelled a modern Audrey Hepburn look with this beautiful floral Zimmermann dress. I paired it with a pair of cat eye sunglasses I found in Milan for that retro vibe and my Chanel backpack.

Floral Zimmermann Dress

Chanel Gabrielle Backpack

What was your favourite look?

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4 Things You Have To Do When You Visit Jamaica

The Insider Tips To Seeing Jamaica Like The Locals Do…

Visiting Jamaica was one of the highlights of my summer this year and summer has just begun! This beautiful country has so much to offer, from fabulous food, nature, sun, sea and sand! If you are planning a trip to Jamaica this summer or this December, I’ve put together four things to do in Jamaica that you just cannot miss out on. These are not four things that every tourist is recommended, these were three of my favourite spots, all shown to me by one of my best friends who also happens to have grown up there! That’s how you know that you’re going for an authentic experience!

Lime Cay

In the middle of the sea is a secluded floating island with nothing and no one on it. It is literally an untouched paradise with beautiful blue water all around. This is Lime Cay. You can start your morning by taking a boat out to the island (you can arrange for the same boat to come pick you up!) and spend a wonderful morning and afternoon on this beautiful island. Pack everything you need with you though because there is literally nothing else on it! Private beach anyone?

EITS Cafe

One of the most beautiful views I got of Jamaica was on our very first day there when we went up to EITS Cafe; which stands for Europe in the Summer. In the middle of the beautiful Jamaican mountains, there is this tiny cafe with lovely food, an incredibly friendly owner and a view that will take your breath away. I highly recommend ordering the rum punch when you’re out there too! It’s fabulous! Don’t forget the plantain and the rice and beans on the side!

Port Antonio

When most people plan a trip to Jamaica, they think of Montego Bay. Instead of doing what everyone is doing, why not try something different but equally as beautiful; Port Antonio. You go to Port Antonio to do nothing but relax and swim! We stayed in a stunning villa which you can also rent as well. Here are all the details on it. If you’d rather stay in a hotel, The Trident is the local boutique hotel in the area. It also happens to be where Beyonce stayed and if it’s good enough for Queen Bee, it’s good enough for us all!

Rafting Down The Rio Grande River

Another amazing experience is taking the rafts down the rio grande river. Don’t worry, this is not an extreme sport. Sit back and relax while your raft is guided down this beautiful, un touched river. You can stop for lunch on the bank of the Rio Grande for a specially cooked local lunch as well. This was one of my favourite days in Jamaica!

This happens in Port Antonio!

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Get Ready With Me and Q&A Vlog

Get Ready With Me In An Indian Palace…

Over the last week I asked you all to submit your questions for a Q&A! I decided to shoot my first Q&A and my first Get Ready With Me video in Jodhpur, India while I was attending this beautiful wedding there last week. I really hope you guys enjoy this video and if you have any more questions about anything, or just some thoughts about what I said, leave a comment so we can chat about it!

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3 Tips For Attending An Indian Wedding

Indian Weddings Are Magical…

Having been born and brought up in India, I’ve attended my fair share of Indian weddings. In fact, just last week I attended another one! Indian weddings are nothing short of special; the colours, the dancing, the celebrations and of course the gorgeous outfits. With so many different rituals and events, they usually last a couple of days, but trust me, they are so much fun! A lot of you have been asking me what it’s like to go to an Indian wedding and although I covered some of it in my post yesterday, I have three tips that will ensure you are super prepared for when you attend an Indian wedding!

There was about a half an hour wait in 40 degree heat for my outfit to be steamed and my make up still remained in place thanks to my essentials!

1. Prepare Your Makeup For The Heat

If you’re attending an Indian wedding in India, prepare yourself for some heat! I always find that even if the event is taking place indoors, there is so much dancing and celebration, that you land up sweating anyways! Especially because Indian traditional outfits are quite heavy. There are a few makeup products that are perfect for long wear and for making your makeup last longer! These are the ones I swear by:

Dior Star Foundation: Lasts all night long, and probably the next morning too! The coverage is fabulous and I never leave for a trip without it!

YSL Mascara: The YSL mascara is waterproof and in my opinion sweat proof too! It lasts for ages and doesn’t drip at all. The perfect way to get those glam long lashes too without having to opt for fake ones!

Clarins Fix Make-Up Spray: I can’t stress the importance of this one enough. It’s the final step in my routine and I spray it on right before I walk out the door. It keeps my make up in place for hours and makes sure that everything looks as perfect as the moment I put it on! Plus, it gives your face this beautiful glow and doesn’t let your make up look powdery!

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2. Bring Flats

I always start the night in heels but with all the dancing and running around, I always end the night in flats! So come prepared with a pair of comfortable flats to keep you going all night long!

Ive linked to some super stylish flats that are equally comfortable as they are glam below:

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My outfit was actually ivory and pastel pink. The pops of pink added the colour it needed!

3. Avoid Wearing White

It’s rare that we wear white to weddings. Usually, Indian weddings are a celebration of many colours, so opt for bright or pastel shades rather than white’s or black! One of my outfits has an ivory bottom, but a pink top, so I always have a splash of colour somehow!

Here are some perfect accessories for that splash of colour:

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My India Travel Diary: New Delhi & Jodhpur

Surprise! I was in India for most of last week, attending a very special wedding! We were attending from the bride’s side, who was marrying into one of the royal families of Jodhpur so this was nothing short of special! Although I didn’t post about it on Instagram while I was there (see my stories, or this post for why!) I still documented my entire trip, including everything I wore to this Indian wedding, to share with you guys here! In my travel diary, I’m sharing with you what to wear in India, what to see if you’re ever in Jodhpur, and just the highlights and special moments from my trip! Although I’m totally shattered after this super short trip back, I’m already excited for my next adventure (hint hint, it’s my birthday on Saturday!) but, one thing at a time right? So here’s all the amazing moments from my India travel diary!

Our first two nights were celebrated in New Delhi. Although I was battling jet lag, the two events were both so magical and so much fun that I had the best time! On the first evening I wore one of my favourite outfits from Monisha Jaising. If you’ve followed my blog for a while you’ll see that I’ve worn this outfit to almost every wedding I’ve attended for at least one of the events!

On the second day, I opted for an outfit that is not as traditional but is equally beautiful! The style I’m wearing in both images is called a lehnga; a crop top and long skirt. Usually, with lots of embroidery on it! I opted for a heavily embroidered top with a totally plain bottom. I loved the effect of the contrast! I wore this to the actual wedding ceremony!

If you watch my highlights on my stories, you’ll know that A. I love to cook and B. I love to eat! One of the things I miss the most about India is the amazing food, so I was so excited to eat all my favourites! If you’re ever in India, there are a few things you just have to try, my favourites include Idli (what I was eating in my stories, with a face of pure joy), dosa, appam, butter chicken & chaat. This is just the start of my list hah!

Outfit: Monisha Jaising

Bag: The Line A.K

Outfit: Pallavi Jaiskishan

A day later, we were off to Jodhpur! Although I lived in India for 18 years, I never visited Jodhpur so i was incredibly excited. We were invited to stay in one of the palaces, that has now been converted into a hotel; Ajit Bhavan. It was breath taking and if you’re visiting, I would highly recommend it! Just look at the view from my room!

For this evening event, we visited another neighbouring royal location which had the most fabulous collection of vintage cars! The bride herself drove in in one from the 1940’s! (How amazing is that??). It was nothing short of magical!

For this event, I wore an outfit from Indian designer Manish Mahlotra. It’s a jumpsuit on the inside with the most stunning kimono style jacket over. It has a belt that goes over it as well. For the after party, I just took this off and partied in my jumpsuit! The perfect outfit for any Indian wedding!

Stay tuned, there will be many more photos going up on my Instagram this week!

On our final day in Jodhpur, we woke up a little earlier to go see one of the most famous forts. The property is still being restored however each room was more breath taking than the next. We saw a room made completely of mirrors, one made with gold ceilings. We saw the most fabulous jewels, antique pieces, and so much more, each with a new story to tell!

Plus, the view from the very top of the fort of all the blue houses of Jodhpur was stunning. Jodhpur is known as the blue city as most of the roofs are blue! It really is worth visiting if you are in India!

I was wearing a blouse from Ba&sh along with a Maje skirt. Although both these pieces are old, I’ve linked to similar ones here:

Blouse

Skirt

I was also wearing these shoes from Malone Soulier! Super comfortable for everything!

Although my trip was very short, it was incredible! The food was fabulous, the weather was so hot but I loved it and I always take any opportunity to wear my favourite Indian outfits! What was your favourite part about my trip?

Stay tuned for my Get Ready with Me Video & so much more from my trip this week!

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Monday Update #45

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Spring has officially arrived in London (which means some sunshine and some rain!) and I couldn’t be more excited to abandon my winter jacket! I’ve been sharing a lot of spring outfit inspiration with you guys on the blog already and I’ve linked to some of my most recent looks below. Don’t worry, there are so many more exciting things coming this week and I’m sharing a lot of fun Instagram content too! This past weekend I was away in Amsterdam, which was a much needed break! It was so nice to get away and have a little change of scene. I even got to visit this beautiful installation at one of my favourite museums there, I’ve linked to the image below! What did you do over the weekend?

This Past Week

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

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Inspiration for the Week

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Favourite New In Pieces

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Fashion News You May Have Missed…

The Night Time Routine That Changed My Life via Career Girl Daily

The Elle Beauty Team Reveals Their Favourite Concealers via Elle Australia

The Best Affordable Artwork for Your Home via Coco’s Tea Party

What do you have planned this week?

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What I’ve Been Wearing in India So Far: Indian Outfits and more!

As some of you may know from my Instagram, I’ve been in India for the past week! It’s been an incredibly hectic week so far with a secret project in the works as well as attending a beautiful wedding! With a little bit more time here in Bombay, I wanted to share all the outfits I’ve been wearing so far and where you can get them too! I hope you enjoy the Indian outfits (For all my Indian followers who have been asking me where I got these made, all the details are below!) and it gives you an idea of what to wear in India too! This past week has been a bit more glamorous than usual but a little sparkle never hurt anybody right?

After landing into Bombay last Tuesday, I immediately jetted off to New Delhi where I was attending a wedding. Indian weddings are usually a four-day extravaganza of colour and shine. There were five events in total but I’m sharing some of my favourite looks with you. It’s one of the few times I really get to get all dolled up and wear as many sparkles as my heart desires! Now that I’m back in Bombay, I will be sharing some more casual looks as well but till then, scroll down to see what I’ve been up to!

Taking off to India, this was one of my most comfortable travel outfits to date! I love a monochrome look because it is so easy and chic! You really can’t go wrong!

Sweater: Wildfox

Track Pants: Zara (Similar via Revolve here)

Sneakers: Gucci

I landed in and had to prep for a secret project! I can’t wait to share more but for now, I can show you the awesome new sunnies I got! Unfortunately, they were lost over the weekend but I am determined to find them! These ray-bans are the most flattering shape ever! I also am lucky enough to have gotten my hands on these adorable new bracelets from the Dior cruise collection! Such pretty colours!

Sunglasses: Ray Ban

Bracelets: Dior

Lip Colour: Nars Do Me Baby

The next day I was off to Delhi to attend a wedding! The festivities kicked off with a lovely dinner and the next day I sported this jumpsuit! You will never guess where it’s from! It’s super chic and super affordable! I also wore these shoes for almost every single event underneath all my huge outfits – they were super comfortable and let me stay on my feet all day and night!

Jumpsuit: Next

Shoes: Valentino

Next was the cocktail dinner. I wore one of my favourite dresses of all time from Self Portrait! I love that it isn’t your typical LBD. Unfortunately on the way back home I managed to get my heel stuck in the lace and my dress ripped! Luckily it’s being fixed as we speak! Phew!

Dress: Self Portrait (Similar via Self Portrait here and via ASOS here)

Shoes: Charlotte Olympia (another super comfy pair of heels regardless of the height!)

The following day was something called the “mehndi” and the “sangeet”. This is the henna ceremony where the bride and all the women get beautiful henna work done on their hands! The sangeet is when both the bride and grooms side perform dances and skits! It was a beautiful day with bursts of colour! I wore a yellow sari!

Sari: Bharavi Jaikishan

Sunglasses: Ray-Ban

This was by far my most favourite outfit. I got so many DM’s from you guys on Instagram asking me where I got this lehnga from. This particular piece is from one of my favourite Indian designers, Pallavi Jaikishan. I loved that the blouse was off-shoulder and this particular shade of pink is one of my favourites for sure! Plus the humongous skirt made me feel like a total princess!

Lehnga: Pallavi Jaikishan

Which Indian outfit is your favourite? What else do you want to see from my trip?

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My Mumbai Travel Diary & First Vlog!

A Mumbai Minute…

When your hometown is somewhere as vibrant as Mumbai, the 8.5 hour flight doesn’t seem like that much. I had to take a very quick trip back to see my family, and just get some R&R before I delve into a summer of work on TSS! My trip felt like it went by in the blink of an eye but I was determined to get back into video footage. With that in mind I created a short yet sweet video about my trip to Mumbai – a teaser vlog if you will. I would love to hear what you guys think! Do you want to see more vlogs? What would you want me to cover? I can’t wait to hear your thoughts! Scroll to the bottom for my very first vlog!

As with any trip to Mumbai, I was sure to hit up my favourite places. Although I got to check out a few new spots this time, which I will cover in a super special post on the Sunday Somewhere blog, I also got to go to all my all time favourite places too! Keep reading for my travel diary!

Both Photos via Gaurav Sawn

LA DOLCE VITA

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

Day 6

Day 7

What was your favourite look?

The Insider Tips To Seeing Jamaica Like The Locals Do…

Lime Cay

EITS Cafe

Port Antonio

Rafting Down The Rio Grande River

Have you ever been to Jamaica? Are you planning a trip there? Let me know in the comments below!

Get Ready With Me In An Indian Palace…

Indian Weddings Are Magical…

1. Prepare Your Makeup For The Heat

2. Bring Flats

3. Avoid Wearing White

Stay tuned for my Get Ready with Me Video & so much more from my trip this week!

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This Past Week

Inspiration for the Week

Favourite New In Pieces

Fashion News You May Have Missed…

What do you have planned this week?

Which Indian outfit is your favourite? What else do you want to see from my trip?

A Mumbai Minute…

My Very First Vlog!!

What do you guys think? Do you want to see more vlogs?