Aside from diamonds, we're pretty sure shoes are a woman's best friend.We all have heard the true saying ‘A girl can never have enough shoes!’ I completely agree with this and although that may be the case, not everyone is lucky to be super rich or even have a closet build only for  shoes to own every pair in trend each season!

I myself being a self-confessed shoe addict, I simply cannot stockpile shoes more than my closet can hold. I confess my shoe closet is overflowing with shoes and hence I now store my shoes in boxes on my cupboard :P Its really a difficult task to choose as to what should be  given away in order to make space for new shoes during my shoe closet cleaning ! :p No matter how many people tell you that one can never have enough shoes , t is also important to keep the space and budget in mind! So read on the fool proof list I have listed below which will act as an easy to go guide to help you out and if you follow this I assure you that you’ll always have a pair you need for any outfit. Also next time you are closet cleaning you will know what are the essential shoes and invest only in them.

Keep reading to find out which are the 8 must have shoes to save yourself from what-to-wear moments and also some painful blisters when the time calls.

1. CLASSIC PUMPS

Beginning with THE must-have shoe, the classic pump. We can easily label them the LBD of the shoe world! YES !  Talking about classic pumps the two of the basic pumps basic classic pumps would be Basic black pumps and Nude pumps ! A black pump is perfect for office wear be it either with a crisp white shirt and black trousers, or a sheath dress, suit or a pencil skirt . As for the Nude heels they are treasure as they give length to your legs when worn and make your appearance as of a Greek Goddess   Whether paired with skinny or ripped jeans, a dress of any color, or an outfit of any color and any shape, this is the pump you want to make sure you have in your Shoe closet!

Buy Classic black pumps in Black here and in Nude HERE (Limeroad)

2. BALLET FLATS

I love love LOVE my heels (OH YES I DO) but I love my feet more so   Sometimes a girl needs to let her feet rest and don a pair of bellies to look adorable in a pair of ballet flats. But hey you know what’s the best part of owning a pair of ballet flats? It is the endless choices we women have with styles, materials and colors to choose from .Really, the sky is the limit! Speaking of sky, ballet flats make me feel I am walking on a floating cloud ;) Giving everyday wear and jeans a chic Parisian flair, ballet flats  is a must own women! They are a life saver when you have walked for hours I dangerous heels for over an hour and want something chic and comfy for a night out! Now if that doesn't make this a type of shoe every woman should own, I don't know what does.

Buy these cool pair of black bellies from Carlton London here and these gold glitters from here

3. STATEMENT PAIR

A statement pair  or what I also like to call "Smiling shoes" are in fact just an outrageous pair that transform an otherwise boring outfit in to a jaw dropping look ! Lemme explain ! A statement shoe has the ability to lift your spirits  and turn a bad & awful day in a happy one!

Every woman needs a pair of shoes that will make people have a double take. Bole toh ‘Eak baar se dil nahi bharta mud mudeke baar baar dekho wala’ moment happens ;) Whether you opt for a vibrant colour pump, sexy tassel shoes, bizarre shape  or a statement print, these shoes paired with any look will instantly make you feel sexy !

You can buy these statement Heels on limeroad from here and here

4. COMFORTABLE OXFORDS :

Slip into your comfortable oxfords on those days when you’ve really got your hands full. You’ll be comfy and look chic. Well if sneakers are not your style, oxfords in colorful prints are a wonderful alternative. There's just something about a pair of Oxford shoes that makes me go wheee! I love the vintage look oxford shoes exude along with their masculine vibe . Summing up in two words ‘Pure Bliss!’

5. THE FLAT SANDAL

While we're still at summer, here’s another comfortable pair of shoes a girl must have in her shoe closet!  A lovely pair of sandals ! The ubiquitous summer shoe to pair with everything from cut-off shorts to a floral maxi dress!

6. SEXY BLACK BOOTS:

Whether you prefer the cool knee-high BOOTS, or the sexy over-the-knee style, or ankle length boots in black,sleek black leather boots, Boots in black will take you places in this world.. quipping it up one can never go wrong with a black pair of boots.

7. HAPPY GO WEDGES :

Coming to my favorite pair – Wedges : which is a preppy-wardrobe staple! I love wedges which have a zip closure behind ! If you are up for some shopping at the mall or in pot-holed Indian streets or want to go to a brunch, you simply cannot don a pair of stilettos or heels but sometimes even flats won’t do either. That’s when happy go wedges come into the picture! Summer wedges are daytime shoes with a fab nighttime attitude. Super love them because they are so easy to walk in, look fantastic with practically anything and are the best of both worlds. Do we need any more reasons to label this as an essential pair of shoes every woman should have? I think not. Plus wedges lend a lot of height and a lot of style *wink*

Buy these gorgeous wedges on Limeroad from HERE and here

8. Block Heels

You simply cannot wear those pointy heels every time you want to step out. Sometimes a woman needs height plus style plus comfort which can be fulfilled only by a pair of summer wedges !! Wedges are now slowly turning into a quintessential pair that will always be timeless. Every woman must own these pair as they add instant sophistication to any outfit!

So these where my eight MUST HAVE shoes every woman should have in order to be stylishly pulled together no matter what the occasion. Do you have any other pair of shoes in mind? feel free to share what your must have shoe list reads . I’m always looking for new ideas. :D

Until next time

Love

Najmun Nissa

Tassels or Latkans have a way back in history from being a staple part of outfits for Mughals to being embellished in ramp walk collections by Indian fashion designers in almost all of their ethnic outfits!

If a dress is simple a hanging tassel or a latkan with embellishments or a studded latkan can add the required needed grandeur to that dress !

Latkans have now become  major part of Indian outfits. Be it heavy lehengas, cholis, blouses or dupattas – Everything is now adorned with latkans ! Ever since the Anarkali trend overtook the Indian fashion Industry by a storm , latkans were used to decorate these dresses in every possible way !

Latkans come in different shapes, colors, materials and sizes ! Garments in India are embellished with a variety of latkans. Latkans ranging from INR 5000 per piece to lakans at INR 50 per piece ,people have a thousand choices now!  Not to forget latkans coming in Judas or bangles !

Indians are addicted to tassels! Latkans are made of sequins and fringes including metal, moti, wool, feathers, beads,kundans , crystal, pearl, velvet , studded and beaded !

Girls at my place shop for latkans at exclusive stores and get them stitched to their kurtis, blouses and anarkalis. It’s a trend caught up with all the leading fashion designers in India. Gone are the days where latkans where a part of home décor. My favorite ethnic wear brand ‘rain And Rainbow’ has introduced the concept of latkans in almost all of their kurtis and anarkalis.

Hanging tassels/ latkans Fashion Trend has been a rage ! Bollywood fashionistas flaunting their dresses with latkans in them have caused the girls to follow up their steps. Women all over India continue to embellish their outfits with Beads and stones hanging from the ends of the tassel of dupatta or the bodice which do wonders to adorn the bare gaps in the back of an anarkali or a blouse. readymade garments are now coming up with unique and quirky patterns in latkans that will be adorned on the garments. 

The tassel at the back of dress or attached to a sleeve or a lehenga  prettifies the whole outfit! The latkan tough adds the grandeur touch to an outfit altogether ! Ensembles that are adored with this amazing piece of attraction are mostly found on the four ends of the dupattas, the end of the back string of a blouse, at the back attached to the tie ups in an anarkali or salwar kameez, at the front attached to the tie ups in designer suits,in long skirts,  in a belt at the bottom of a lehenga or the two ends of a saree pallu.  But with the innovation, ‘latkan’ or a tassel can be in any shape or size.

Entrepreneurs have even started selling these colorful accessories online.  the Latkan trend is no longer limited to the younger generation. Many women in their graceful 40s and early 50s are also accessorizing their blouses with these beautiful tassels.

I myself have a dozen plus outfits with grand latkans embellished in them and  have shopped like crazy for latkans during my elder sister’s marriage. I love the whole idea of customizing a dress with the help of accessories and one best favorite accessory to add glamour to an ensemble is none other than hanging tassel !

So have you shopped for latkans or tassels or are they part of your favorite ethnic ensembles? Temme !

Until next time

Love

Najmun Nissa

Note: Pictures other than the watermarked ones are from pinterest.

Every year Pantone  the colour company releases their “Color of the Year,” after studying and analyzing trends online and offline. This year pantone has selected ‘marsala’ as the color of the year. Pantone describes this colour as an “earthy wine red” .

Now if you are wondering if Marsala is even a name of a colour? Well actually no, Pantone has actually named this deep Earthy red colour as marsala after fortified wine.Pantone Feels Marsala is a natural fit for the kitchen and dining room – making it ideal for tabletop, small appliances and linens throughout the home. They also say that this stylish tone is universally appealing and translates easily to fashion, beauty, industrial design, home furnishings and interiors.

I have been following the Pantone colour of the year trends for past two years. In 2013 it was Emerald and in 2014 it was Radiant Orchid. I loved both these colours but this years colour is so not my Thing. I like it all girly and fun and marsala is too dark for my liking.

Marsala in beauty as a lipstick or shadow is definitely out of question for me . But talk fashion , accessories and clothing , well for that iam set to rock the earthy red. Marsala is esecially a great warm colour for the winters.

But bollywood is loving this earthy red for a lip colour. I have spotted Deepika Padukone , sonam and even Jacqueline do the bold lip more than once off late.

Celebs have also been seen in Marsala outfits and this sure is the colour to rock this year.

How will you rock this colour ? Do share  in comments

Sparkle On!

Zooni