Bling Sparkle: Fashion diaries
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Showing posts with label Fashion diaries. Show all posts

September 16, 2015

Date Night Fashion Fix ~ #WhatToWear
September 16, 20150 Comments
Occasion or not, we women want to look fab everyday! Humko toh bas ek bahana chahiye boss! *winks* So, when we don't miss even simple bahanas like night tea or morning workout to doll up, what about dressing up for a romantic night ahead? Here are five fab outfits put together by me which will make your date night rock.

#1 Fairytale Attire:
Going for your dream date? Are you a fairy tale-stricken girl? Then this attire will surely make your dream date strike the right chords!

For a fairytale date, we advise you to choose a white, flowy, flaired dress with hints of coral or red. Go for a stylish hairstyle. A high bun with hair falling down at the backside will be a great option.

....and don't forget those signature glittery pumps. They'll help you in your Cinderella act ;)

#2: Midnight Party Date:
Meeting your date at a party? It's best to go with a cute little dress adorned with blingy accessories and a cute hat. You can hide those tired marks with those shades! Letting your hair loose is best on a party date.

#3: A Date Full On Attitude:

Want your attitude to stand out on your date? Then this look which is full of drama will suit you best! Wearing it, you can give him a message that you are not just 'any other girl' and show him who's the boss ;)

#4: Celeb-Inspired Outfits:
When you are out of options being a fan of fashion icons like Sonam Kapoor helps! Just check out some of her recent outfits and you'll be instantly inspired to don something pretty and appropriate for your day.

#5 Be your own stylist:
There's no word which states 'Fashion rules', fashion is everything pretty and gorgeous which works on your body! Create your own style, make a statement, stun him with the unusual! There's no need to follow the current trend, just wear what you think will make you confident and accessorise well! :)

Have a spiffing night!
Love,
~ Bushra
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Pay day Purchases for August: Makeup, Jewelry & Bag haul!
September 16, 20150 Comments

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August was a very long month of hot weather and hard work. The wait for payday stretches out in front of you and the weather sucks to such an extent that you sweat even in air conditioning. Have I made enough excuses for splurging on some new products yet? I did a little bit of travelling in August and the work load seemed to double up once I returned back home! I think now that the month has come to an end it does call for some treats up my sleeve and what better way to celebrate my payday time so I went shopping :D ! ;)

Bags

Lengloy sling bag pink Diana Korr Flipkart

My first visit was to my beloved Flipkart.com to pick up a sling bag which I was in real need off . I’ll tell you the reason behind the purchase of this sling bag. I added a sling bag on my wish list ever since my previously loved and million times used E20 sling bag’s chain broke off :’( and I had to purchase a replacement asap to subside the pain of losing a fav sling bag :P . I bought this cute sling bag in pink color but the brand Lengloy sent me a damaged product for which I got a replacement in no time. So no complaints here, I am totally loving my new bag buy!

With the sale, and a cheeky extra discount on the Flipkart app I got this spoil baby for just INR 599! *Yay* 

Jewelry

Ethnic accessory

My shopping is incomplete if I have not splurged on a beautiful pair of earrings and guess what I ended up buying two of them this time, blame the weather ! ha ! :p

Bangles for every occassion

Next I splurged upon some ethnic bling bangles! My favorite ethnic accessory ! The first set of bangles is a box of colorful plastic studded bangles to match with every rain and rainbow outfit of mine :P I already received a dozen compliments while they were on my slim wrists ;) So super yay to them! I bought them from a store in a place called Mohammadi near Lucknow city! Now you know why they are so pretty ! The other set of bangles in light pink and white were just a random buy and I can hardly wait to flaunt them !

Since I indulged in a lot of travelling in August I got the chance to pick up some finest products across the places I travelled. My next purchase was double linked two finger rings in gold and silver. They are a unique set of stretch rings and I can’t wait to flaunt them on a festive event! Every woman should own these pieces of statement jewellery in their style wardrobe!

Hair clip studded shop

My last buy in the jewellery sec included a beautiful bow shaped white stone studded hair holder clip from Lucknow ! It was love at first sight for this one. A jeweled hair accessory you are often going to see me flaunting :D

All of the jewellery I bought can be worn separately on simple occasions or even at weddings and parties !

Makeup

Cheeky glow, Lakme absolute, Nivea

It’s the season of chapped lips hence my next purchase was two lip balms from my favorite lip balm brand Nivea ! These two (Pomegranate and Cherry) along with peach are my 3 favorite lip balms from Nivea’s #BFF new range of lip balms (reviews of the lip balms coming up in the next post)! I also bought a Maybelline Cheeky glow blush which was on my wish list from a very long time from now. My next buy in the makeup section was Lakme Shine Line Black Eyeliner from Lakme’s Absolute range. I had heard good reviews about it and bought it on a sale of 25% off on Amazon.in

Hair care

My next purchase was a roots comb as my previous roots comb accidentally broke and I had to replace it with a new one. I also bought a random comb to brush my wet hair after bathing.

Traditional trend accessory: Latkans

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My purchases would be incomplete if I din’t splurge on a pair of latkans ! No guessing here, I ended up buying three pairs ! All so beautiful ! You can read more about latkans here.

The month of August was a promising one and I am happy to have shopped for some of the most blingy and lovely things ! Hopefully September turns out to be as good as August !

Haul review

What about you ? Did you shop to your heart’s content the previous month? temme!

Until Next time

Love

Najmun Nissa

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June 13, 2015

Footwear Essentials : #Footwear Haul! Trend Talk.
June 13, 20150 Comments
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The right pair of shoes can take a look to a whole new level. Shoes can either make or break a look! Hence its important to choose the right pair of shoes with your outfit. If you are done with your hair, outfit styling and make up , the next thing that counts are the shoes! Hence I recently bought three sexy pair of footwear which according to me are essentials in the footwear section!
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1. Boots/Ankle Boots:
The latest shoe trend I have fallen for is the bootie, In Black from Nell are love only <3 .When you want to cover more of your foot, but have the feel of a fabulous heel then this is the shoe you have to go for ! Designed beautifully in velvet these boots fit my feet like a glove ! Comfy and stylish at the same time! No matter what the season may be, boots and booties never leave.
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2.Floral Embellished ballet flats:
A shoe collection is incomplete without a pair of comfy eye catchy flats ! And what could be better than ballerinas , that too embellished and studded ! It was love at first sight, the moment I saw these I knew I had to buy them ! Made from soft velvet material , these flats are gorgeous and a show stopper ! Who ever said you had to wear heels to get attention to your shoes every single time ?! Ha !  Just remember that ballet flats with embellishments are pretty busy and can quickly clutter an outfit so it’s best to balance everything out . Whether you do it up for the everyday or for a special occasion , these beauties are sure to garner attention ! :D
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3. Bling Wedges:
What happens when comfort meets bling ? A lovely pair of blingy wedges come into the picture. Remember all those days where you had to manage a heavy ghagra or a fully embellished anarkali along with blingy heels? I know hard it is to carry a tough ethnic outfit along with heels (And no , lets not get into how celebs manage doing this every single time) So why not shift to wedges which are both comfortable and sparkly enough to go with your outfit! These gold wedges from Catwalk are lightweight and a frequent wear ! So yes these were the essentials according to me for Spring/Summer 2015!
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PS: I bought all of them from Amazon India and guess what two among these shoes  were on sale ! yayy ;D  recently I have been shopping like crazy and hence you an expect more such haul posts in near future.. *Happy face*
Until next time
Love
Najm
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May 14, 2015

Accessory Haul from Ebay #ShoppingDiaries
May 14, 20150 Comments

Shopping haul from ebay india

The best thing about online shopping is that they have sales running on them every now and then! I was looking for a few jewelled hairbands which I had on my wish list since long and I went window shopping on ebay as it’s the only website where we get every damn thing , yes , I mean it ! Every single thing which you might not get on Flipkart or amazon you’ll find it on ebay ! Ebay is a site where you’ll find things you simply can’t resist ! The best thing about it are the sweet sellers who send cute message cards along with the product which make me happy ^_^ Hence when ebay had a sale going on I hogged the moment and hauled up a few things..

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I bought a necklace set which I intended to gift to one of my cousin. While I was browsing I stumbled upon an irresistible pair of ear cuffs in gold and a cheaper one in silver. I also bought a powder blush from Anne Andrea in peach which I am yet to try!

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These gold plated ear cuffs are pretty to look at and lightweight when you wear them and cost me around 500 bucks . The only con about them is that they tend to hurt your ears after a period of 1 hour . My ears turned red and it was quite painful :/ I think the fault is with the designing. I recommend you to avoid buying these, its painful!

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The same goes for the silver ones, they were as painful as the gold ones :(

The hairbands where love at first sight ! The gold studded floral hairband is now my favorite ! I have worn it more than 25 times ! *Happy face* The silver is yet to be worn. the material of the hairband is good but the satin at the ends tend to come out , I had to stick them back with fevikwik. Other than that they are a nice buy at a reasonable price.

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The necklace came in a delicate package and I am glad there was no damage done to it. It’s a sweet light silver color studded necklace with earrings.

I loved the cards each seller sent with their respective products. they had a sweet message for me along with their website address. So that was my small haul from ebay. Have you shopped for jewellery from ebay? How was your experience?

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March 03, 2015

Aztec Prints ~ Trend Talk
March 03, 20150 Comments
Aztec Print Fashion: Ancient yet so Modern! Very few know that Aztec is the fashion from the past. Yesterday’s history of Central Mexico has become today’s trend. Aztec designs have been created and valued as far back as the 14th century and now it has once again taken the world by storm.

These Mexican-inspired prints are at once tribal, colorful, eye-catching and no doubt, full of energy. Aztec prints have become the style du jour among the trendy. It’s also a huge rage this season! So why wait? Get decked up “Aztec Style” and make a mark, the bold way!

Vigorously Vibrant:  Aztec prints are effortlessly vibrant and when it comes to colors, the more the merrier. Seize the opportunity to play around with colors to stay fashion forward. It just gets better when you experiment with countless combinations of pastels and bold colors. Pink and Grey, Turquoise and Brown, Mint and Orange, it will all fit together when it’s Aztec.

Aztec prints adorned in the Bollywood movie 'Cocktail' source: Eros International
Eclectic patterns:  Horizontal lines, graphic shapes and geometric designs in all colors…this is what primarily defines the uber cool ‘Aztec print.’ The Aztec print is quite easy to don! Just pick one striking Aztec printed piece and pair it with a single colored garment!

Luxury at its best: Aztec culture used vibrant prints and design on high finesse fabric which was rich in texture. Adorning Aztec prints was thus a sign of flaunting wealth amongst the masses. So when you dress up the Aztec way, keep in mind that it is all about luxury. Don’t forget to adorn feather earrings and chunky statement jewelry to look opulent. Woven fabrics, cashmere material, feathers, and intrinsic patterns will give your ensemble a splendid finish.

Simply Anything: This print is loved by all because of its versatility. You can adorn it as a part of your outfit or clutch or a scarf or just your mobile cover. It manages to transfer beautifully into other fields of design, such as interiors and artifacts. Make it a part of your Fashion World and stay inspired by the ethnic way. Girls go get your nails done in Aztec patterns to complement your ensemble!

Day or Night: Be it a day or night event, Aztec can be worn anytime. Choose to Dress Up or Dress Down, Aztec prints offer you enormous options to select from. You can find this print on cardigans, leggings, sweaters and printed jeans for your day wear. While select some stunning short dresses for your late night parties.
Fashion knows no international boundaries and thus Aztec prints made an easy entrée in Indian fashion world. The beauty of Aztec prints is that they are adaptable and flexible. They come in gorgeous shades that appeal to the Indian sensibility and recent western fascination with colors that pop.
Top 5 Aztec looks for you to stay fashion forward:
The Dream Catcher look :
Pair Aztec top or singlets with junky dream catcher neck piece. Flaunt your collection of semi-precious stones and pull out your harem pants to get the perfect dream catcher look. Now this how you wear these spirited prints without messing up!

The Goddess Look:
Long Aztec maxi-dress gives you serene and heavenly Goddess look. Don one of these and set your foot forward to rule the world. ;) 
Oh! So cool look:
 Loose tank tops with Aztec print bottoms give you a cool appeal. With this look on, you are sure to turn a hundred heads towards you. This look is the Spring- Summer favourite!

The Glam Doll look:
Figure-hugging short silhouette in dark colors with geometric Aztec print will steal the show. A perfect evening wear to get noticed in the crowd!


The Monochrome:
Go Black & White with Aztec and add some neon to brighten up the day!

Wrap yourself in a printed scarf or poncho, or pair Aztec accessories to give your outfit that little pop of ethnicity. So go on and experiment your looks with super trendy Aztec prints now!

Author: Jade
Image merge by: Bushra
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February 19, 2015

OOTD ~ Gearing up for Autumn..
February 19, 20150 Comments
A good part of February has already passed and so has the Winter season. If you live in Bangalore then you will notice that signs of Autumn are already here!

Autumn has an aura of its own which is both mesmerising and exciting at the same time! Autumn is the sweet reminder of happy times. Back in school, Autumn meant final examination time followed by Summer holidays.

Coming to Autumn style, I would prefer picking up something light and fun to wear on an Autumn evening! I got to hang out with a couple of my school friends a few days back and one my friend's style totally caught my attention and I clicked her.

Today, I am sharing the same photos of Áutumn style inspiration with you all! :)

Model: My friend Asha
Photographer: Yours truly aka Bushra
Makeup by: *ehem* again Me

Makeup:
Lips: Loreal  star range lipstick, pure red collection shade 'Pink Vermeil' 
Read review HERE
Eyes: Loreal eye shadow in silver. We are giving away one such same HERE
Lakme waterproof eyeliner (my current fav)
Cheeks: Maybelline cheeky glow in Coral
Base: Lakme Compact (she's not much of a foundation gal!)

Louv,
Bushra
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December 16, 2014

The new style staple: Kaftans . 7 Ways to wear a Kaftan.
December 16, 20140 Comments
kaftan style, Pernia's pop up shop
Style statement just got refined whe
n designers started bringing Kaftan styled kurtas and dresses on the runway!
So lets begin with the history of Kaftans or (Caftans)..
What is a Kaftan? A Kaftan is an ankle-length or a mid length dress front-buttoned cloak or overdress first worn by the Persians in the 600 B.C’s  and is usually made of light fabric such as cotton, silk or cashmere.
The Kaftan trend have re-emerged throughout the fashion history again and again. It might just sink in and disappear for a while but when its back it just gets better! 
The trend setting era: The timeless, ethereal and floaty nature of the Kaftans  suits all body shapes and sizes. Its one of their best features. Those who thought Kaftans were only for beachwear , rethink again! Also for those who are little over weight and self conscious, Kaftans are the best options to hide those extra pounds. ;)
Ethnic edge to the Kaftans: It can also be worn as a Churidaar Kameez top . YES ! :D But just make the hemline reaches below the knees or till it touches your ankles. That’s it! Team it up with a pair of comfy chudi pants. And without much effort the spotlight turns on you.
There’s no doubt that kaftans give the wearer both a sensual and elegant appeal.
7 ways to style a Kaftan and how to each time wear it differently:
1. Beach wear : Kaftans are a perfect way to cover up  after a swim at a beach !
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2. Palazzo Pants : Style an elegant Kaftan with a pair of Palazzo pants and in a jiffy you are ready to rock the world. Wear it to a tea party, social event, or even hell shopping !
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Monochrome trend: A white chic kaftan over striped pants, you’ll end up looking like a diva!
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3. Ethnic touch: Its so nice to see people actually experimenting even in the ethnic field and making it way into the experimental looks is the beautiful chudiar paired with a kaftan long kurts ! Is it pretty or is it pretty ? ;)
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4. Maxi length : Comfortable and stylish maxis are replacing boring figure hugging maxis ! Way to go ! 
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5. Sophisticated gown dress - (One shouldered) : This ones our favorite! A gown and a dress that too a kaftan? Wow and how! Simply stunning. One can wear them and feel comfortable and look fashionably forward at the same time!
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6. Dhoti Pants: The dhoti pants are never out of fashion , so why not pair it with a kaftan top and dazzle the world?
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7. Skirty edge: Pair a Kaftan with a set of hot pencil skirt , and nothing ever could go wrong? Agree?  
skirt style kaftan, Nisha Lulla
Which one of the style's have you already worn? And which among these are your favorites?
(Ps: You can buy all the designer Kaftans and Bottom wear at Pernia’s Pop-up shop!) Happy shopping!)
Until next time
Love
Najm Nisa
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