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Tunic Dress– Your Easy Breezy Outfit for Summer Vacation

A beach is a perfect getaway for the summer. The sea, sand and the sun are just the things one needs. When it comes to a holiday wardrobe and getting out of your winter sweaters it’s time to slip into something light and comfortable. A breezy maxi, bikini, shorts or a slip-on dress in vibrant colours and patterns are all perfect for summer. A new trend on the block is the kurta dress or a tunic because having 2 outfits in one is always better, isn’t it?

Kurta and tunic styles are great for a beach look. They are easy to wear, flowy and come in all different types of prints and styles. Most kurta’s or tunics are made from light fabrics like cotton, linen or silk which makes them a perfect choice for summer.

You can pair a pastel coloured kurta with lace or happy print on a day out with the girls or a brunch, whereas you can go for an embroidered kurta for a date or dinner by the beach. There is a huge choice of different patterns, and an A-line kurta can be formal whereas a high-low piece is more contemporary and relaxed. You can even dress up or down your outfit with key accessories to create different looks.

In this look, I have featured a royal blue silk printed tunic dress from NoLogo. This tunic dress has a soft shaped collar which opens into a small v-neck with silver embroidered buttons. The dress is cut to flow freely over the body. The tunic also has contrasting embroidery which delicately decorates the hem.

NoLogo is a brand started by Tina Malhame who has journeyed far and wide from Italy to India and beyond during her career. She has worked alongside some talented and inspiring craftsmen and believes in keeping traditions and art alive by working with craftsmen who continue to use block print, embroidery and tie and dye techniques to weave magic into their looms. Each piece has a story to tell. All these handcrafted pieces are available to buy from all over the world from  Tina’s online store NoLoGo Chic. Tina designs clothes for real women by going beyond the traditional fashion.

I styled the royal blue silk kurta for a beach evening look with a handmade jute bag, a chunky boho necklace and brown ghungroo sandals. I wanted to keep my look simple and relaxed since I’m on a vacation. You can even pair this kurta with jeans, leggings or plazzo pants if you aren’t comfortable wearing it as a dress or want versatility from the same outfit.

It’s a beautiful garment of understated luxury and looks great even on its own. This is not just a summer wear outfit. You can also style these kurtas with leggings or leg warmers and boots in winter. They are a great addition to your wardrobe.

Spring Style Alert- Boho Jacket

Spring is here, and it means that it is now the time to replace those oversized jackets, body warmers and layers with light, colourful and fun jackets which keep you warm in this weather.

This season is all about having fun and getting ready for the sun-kissed summer. It’s more than just sporting colourful outfits, skirts and floral patterns. This season is all about having fun and experimenting and enjoying just as nature is enjoying and blooming after the winters.
You can go for so many trends from bohemian to sporty chic. For me, spring is one of the fav. Seasons and experimenting with colours. Last weekend, on a day out I opted for a blue fringe trim tribal jacket with embroidered tape from Shein.com. I have styled this jacket with a dark t-shirt, chunky boho necklace and distressed crop jeans.

The weather in the UK is still slightly cold, for the next month or so. The best part about this outfit is that it’s perfect for a chilly or breezy evening in the city. It’s a light jacket which is very handy as it keeps you warm and wrapped up fashionable in the evenings. It instantly transforms the regular t-shirt and jeans combo to something you would spot in the street style section of a magazine. The jacket is colourful and fun with all the details and prints, and it’s a beautiful way to welcome the spring and bring out that boho chic style of yours. It’s a perfect outfit for a walk in the park or even on vacation or just shopping out with family. If styled well it can even be a showstopper in a casual airport look.

There are so many effortless ways of styling this jacket. One thing to remember with these statement jackets is that let the jacket be the focal point of the outfit. Don’t mix too many prints, colours or textures when wearing such quirky or colourful jackets.

You can team this jacket with a plain white maxi with colourful beads or with shorts and a blouse if you are stepping out for brunch with your friends to a café. You can also play around with the accessories; team up a floral headband with your outfit for a boho look or wear a short dress and mid-length gladiator sandals with the jacket for a casual look.

Go all white with your outfit by teaming this jacket with white jeans and a top with ear cuffs to make the jacket stand out. You can mix and match different accessories and outfits to create new looks with this jacket. The possibilities are endless which is why investing in a statement jacket is a must.

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How do you style your spring jackets? Let me know in the comments below.

How to Rock the Boho Chic Look

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The boho chic look is the most comforting fashion choice for the wild and free-spirited souls. That’s because it is all about individuality, a self-determined sense of style and no concern of the fashion police.

While to some people, boho stylistics is simply second nature. If you are like me, however, you have often admired women in fun, quirky outfits from a distance and wished you could pull that ensemble off. Well, not to worry. Even if going bohemian isn’t your natural style, you could want to and should experiment with it, especially if the occasion demands so.

Here are some ways in which you can nail the boho look perfectly.

The Clothes:

  1. If you are a classicist otherwise, when trying this look, you can go beyond your comfort zone. Beautiful prints and gingham fabrics in warm colours (which is the typical boho palette) shall look great. If your outfit is a two-piece ensemble, let one item be print galore with the other being one-tonal and plain.
  2. Layering is a very important part of the boho regime, so whip out those scarves, stoles, summer jackets and skirt-legging-combos. However, do not go over-board here either. A couple of layers provide much dimension to the outfit while still being elegant.
  3. Do not be under the misconception that boho means loose, ill-fitted clothing. The bohemian philosophy is one of comfort and thus there are few figure-hugging tight clothes worn with it. But that does not mean you consciously go for clothing that is oversized – simply find something comfy and fuss-free.
  4. When attempting boho, feel free to go in for alternate clothing of the kind that would otherwise be tricky to pull off. Funky pyjamas, jodhpurs, asymmetrical tops and dresses, funny text-tees, and similar unconventional pieces will all complement this look.

The Footwear

  1. Again, there are no rules here, other than that your footwear should be comfortable.
  2. Flat sandals and chappals are often staples in boho outfits. Go in for those in interesting colors or ones that have unique detailing. Remember, bohemian does not mean shabby – wearing your bathroom slippers, though perhaps most acceptable with this look, is not a requisite.
  3. Loafers and sneakers with quirky patterns will also look good.
  4. If it is winter season, boots with leggings over, are also so boho chic, especially if the leggings are very colourful.

The Accessories

  1. Nothing says boho like a bunch of accessories dazzling up an outfit in full measure. Actually, more than a bunch – this look can never have one too many.
  2. Chunky, beady neckpieces of different length, in varied colours look wonderful.
  3. Earrings with unusual motifs also look great. Many boho divas sport ethnic jewellery designs with western wear creating lovely visual contrasts.
  4. Bangles and wrist look super-trendy with this look as well.
  5. Other extras like hair accessories, bandanas, brooches, badges, caps, funky sunglasses and anything else you can think of can be easily fit into such an ensemble.
  6. The only thing to avoid is wearing so many accessories that they come in the way of your movement and comfort.

Hair and Makeup

  1. The hair with this look could be styled just about anyway.
  2. As long as there is volume and texture, anything works – loose waves and curls, messy up-dos, hasty ponies, even braids. If you are going for something simpler like straight hair let down, adding dimension using hair accessories would be recommended.
  3. With makeup, try and be slightly extremist – “all or nothing” is the perfect approach.
  4. If you’re going all out, you could try popping lip colours or dramatic, colourful eye-makeup. Make sure the effect is striking yet classy; avoid highlighting both the eyes and lips in an over-the-top fashion – let one feature stand out.
  5. If you prefer to go the barely-there way with makeup, slap on some tinted lip-balm and thin liner on the upper lash; you’re aiming for a more natural look, but you shouldn’t look washed out.

Follow these tips for a first-time boho outing and once you’re confident with all the experimentation, you can try out more bold outfits.