Rope Braid - updo

I am gearing up for a party this weekend. One of the looks i thought would be good with an updo.

Now my hair is short to medium length so i have to try different things to keep it fresh. Here is a video I thought was cute and might practice it and do this for my look. I will post a picture once it is successful :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RxOdFf_W9E

Colored denim - Night out look

HI friends!

After a break I get back to posting looks. I want to start a new thread for colored denim. Some may have it since the trend just started some of us joined the party late. When it started I personally brushed off thinking its just new and I wasn't  sure about the cobalt blues or reds. But as the trend caught on and nicer colors started coming I got my own. Since then I have noticed that it is pretty good in creating so many different looks. I encourage to post your looks with colored denim so I can get more ideas.

Here is a night out look for dinner. I have also attempted smokey eye with green eyeshadow. As usual I stuck to chubby stick for a very light shade on the lips.
Also since i got this new hair I have been blow drying it or leaving it with natural waves but I straightened it here. Please let me know your thoughts I really like to receive any feedback.

New work!

Hi folks, wanted to share information about new venture my cousin Shilpa and I have started.

We are personal shopping for interested people. Many of us have the desire to dress well but not necessarily have the time. Some folks might not even be in touch with what's latest, what's in. So for such people we will shop, look for deals and put together lookbooks. We charge for the lookbook and commission on items purchased for our effort.

In lieu of that, here are some looks I have done for work. I have chosen two examples to illustrate how simple touches can totally create a new look!

One is simple plain dress, one is printed dress. Please take a look and let me know what you think. We are in a nascent stage in our venture and appreciate any feedback that can make this better experience for everyone involved.

I just have to admit though it's pretty exciting, stimulating and rewarding experience!

Third is a lookbook created by Shilpa. Please let us know your thoughts....

More summer

It's so beautiful outside! I feel like dressing up and being out all day :) This is a casual outfit I wore for running around errands over the weekend. It looked good one me on so planned to post it.

The belt was needed because the top is more shapeless.
Summary:
Top: Express
Jeans: The Limited
Shoes: Payless
Bag: The Limited
Sunglasses: Coach

Summer time!

Summer is here and it's prettier than ever! I realized and have been told several times by people close to me that I end up buying and buying stuff but never take time to enjoy the clothes I have. As part of doing that, I plan to go through my wardrobe and enjoy the things I already have this entire season.
I won't lie that I won't shop more :)
But I think I am up for a challenge to put together as many looks as possible with existing clothes.
Here's one I was going out for ahem ahem shopping this weekend and running errands. I wanted a summer casual look which is purely cotton too.

I have some stuff I picked up over last 5 years which now can be used with other stuff I bought later. This skirt here was from way back 2007 which I didn't wear much and I feel that if I don't use this over summer this year good chance it's going to charity.
So you might see this more with more pairings in this blog.

For makeup I just did eyeliner with pencil just to give some light shade which eventually will get smudged.
for lips I am still sticking to my chubby sticks. I vow to completely use them and then move on :)
I let mine dry naturally but used a curling product to tame the frizz.
Summary:
Top: The limited
Skirt: Macy's
Shoes: Payless
Purse: Nine west


 

PJs?

Do you guys have several matchy/stylish PJs that you can proudly wear in get togethers or meetups? Or is it just me? I have a bunch of mismatching tops and pants that I've collected over the years that I try to put together and ends up looking not so good.. I always feel how much ever i invest in PJs I dont have good ones..I am planning on discading my mismatching separates and get some good ones! Ofcourse, bought some from VS last year and love it..
I want something more age appropriate at the same time a little casual..
But have always been curious about options to buy PJs.
A few good places that I know of:
VS
Old Navy
Target (yes, it really does have some good ones..)
Macys

Any additions to this list and suggestions will be really appreciated!!


************Here's my look********* 

Casual Chic Kiki: World's behind - my take

Casual Chic Kiki: World's Behind: Dress: F21. Leggings: WalMart. Jacket: Macy's.  Bag: Michael Kohrs. Sandals: Naturalizer. I am world's behind on outfit posting...

This is an simple yet stunning look. I'd like to share it with my friends here in hopes that one of us can actually do this. I have a purple sweater dress with which i can try this look. I plan to post my pic soon.