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London Fashion Week AW16 – Outfit Details #OOTD

Finally, the wait is over and I am incredibly excited to share my London Fashion Week outfits with all of you.

This year’s, London Fashion Week was held from the 19^th to the 23^rd of February and I attended the first three days. Needless to say, it was an extremely busy weekend, filled with several fashion shows and a lot of travelling across London, but it was totally worth it!As always, February is a very cold month in London and it was much more windy that I had anticipated (you will see what I mean as you see my #ootd pictures!) so it was important that I stay fashionable and cosy.

Day 1

The first day of London Fashion Week was pleasant, but breezy. I attended a special movie screening at the 20^th Century Fox Studio in Soho as well, which made it a very long day, but that is nothing new for a Friday night in London is it, apologies I was so busy the first day running around, I actually missed taking lots of pics of my outfit, so typical of me TBH and the one below is the one from my iPhone courtesy a nice friendly person at one of the events. You can find all the outfit details below to see what I wore this day.Outfit details:

Coat – Powder Blue Coat by Marks & Spencer
Shoes – Blue Platform Heel Shoes by Marks & Spencer
Scarf – Heart Prints Scarf by Mint Velvet
Blouse -Mauve Satin Blouse by Reiss
Skirt – Midi Length Skirt by Joys Store

Day 2Having been more fashion conscious than practical and walking around in heels on the first day of London Fashion Week, I was ready to give my aching feet a well-deserved rest. I was so glad that I had remembered to pack my flat Aldo shoes! I always make sure that I pack at least one pair of flat shoes when I travel, especially when I am going to be on my feet all day long. London is all about walking, whenever I travel to London I love taking lazy strolls around, its such a place that you never grow out of it. The day started out rather pleasant, but ended with buckets on rain. In fact, I had to duck into a hotel for lunch to simply find some cover.

But overall a good day with lots of running around in rain and attending shows. But you know what however busy I am, I will always find time to take a coffee break. I am addicted to coffee trying to reduce my intake but you know what I love it still. Below is a pic from my stop to Nero!Outfit Details

Coat – Powder Blue Coat by Marks & Spencer
Jeans – Blue Skinny by Zara
Blouse – Black Lace by Jack Wills
Scarf – Maxi Sarf with Geometric Prints by Oasis
Necklace – Statement Necklace Silver by Marks & Spencer
Shoes – Brown Flat Shoes by AldoDay 3

My final day in London had arrived, but I have no doubt that I will be back soon! The day started out rather cold, or at least, I felt that way, so I slipped into a big jacket to stay cosy. I was really happy that the weather warmed up later in the day, and as the sun came out, I found myself in my groove and having fun as usual.We visited the London Bridge, Westminster Abbey and finally, Tate Britain. Strolling around the galleries is definitely one of my favourite things to do in London. This day definitely reminded me of my love for London – it is one of my favourite cities in the world and a place where I truly feel at home. I can’t wait to be back!Outfit Details –

Jacket – by Esprit
Shorts – Jeans Shorts by Fat Face
Blouse – Stripe Tshirt by Jack Wills
Scarf – Maxi Sarf with Geometric Prints by Oasis
Cap – Marks & Spencer
Sunglasses – Coach
Necklace – Statement Necklace Silver by Marks & Spencer
Shoes – Brown Flat Shoes by AldoIn case you missed it here is a round up of all the London fashion week shows I attended.

OOTD: Trend Alert, Rocking the Sleeveless Jacket

Hi All!

It’s been a while since I’ve given you a peek into my wardrobe essentials for this season. So I decided to put up an Outfit post where you can see what my favourite look is these days.

Off late, I have been very partial to sleeveless jackets. This is the latest trend to hit the work-wear section and boy, am I loving it or what! I think these lovely tailored jackets are effortlessly trendy and can make even a simple outfit look like million bucks. With just one simple add on to your regular office outfit, you can reinvent and create new looks. The versatility of sleeveless jackets is sure to have them topping the fashion charts for a while.

If you’re slightly unsure of how to carry off a sleeveless jacket, here is some inspiration. I have styled my work-wear outfit donning a neutral-hued sleeveless jacket over a simple, black trouser. I’ve put on a black pullover underneath to highlight the jacket and teamed them with classic black pencil heels.

While the point was to extol the sleeveless jacket here, on a side note, I have to say – I personally think we should all have at least one pair of perfectly fitted black trousers, an elegant black knit /shirt and some beautiful black heels in our wardrobes for sure. In fact, I have 4 black bottoms and 5-6 different style black tops, just for office-wear!

That aside, I hope you like my Outfit post and fall in love with long, sleeveless jackets the way that I have! How do you feel about them? Share your opinion – I’d love to hear from you!

Outfit details:

Staple Black Trouser – Cos
Black Knit Pullover – Zara
Sleevless Jacket – Oasis
Statement Necklace – Marks & Spencer
Clutch Bag – Jasper Conran
Black Shoes – Dune
Kuckle Rings – Accessorize

Photography by: Esme Fletcher Photography

London Winter Day Out – Outfit Post #OOTD

Hello All,

With a lot of you asking for the outfit details of what I wore to Aashni&Co Wedding Show, I decided to do a full breakdown you.

I wore a black lace dress because I wanted a look that exuded a sort of classic elegance. I teamed it with black suede shoes and added some bling with a gold sequin clutch. Bear in mind that it was really cold that weekend – almost 4 or 5 degrees Celsius – and so I wore my favourite coat as well. The final touch was a glittery hair band which kept my tresses in place and complemented the outfit.

Here are the details of the outfit:

Black Lace Dress – Oasis Stores
Gold Sequin Bag – Oasis Stores
black coat – French Connection
Black Suede Shoes – Dune
Hair band – Accessorise

An Affair with Marks & Spencer, London

I’ve been an M&S fan for as long as I can remember. I simply love their high couture fashion and on-trend collections. I have shopped around in M&S stores in India a lot, and now in UK as well. My first visit to Marks & Spencer Marble Arch Store this week, had me in complete awe. I felt spoilt for choice when it came to selecting something from their On Trend Collection. I digress, but Marks & Spencer always has a very appealing stock which guarantees expert tailoring. You can rarely go wrong when it comes to their selection of styles!

One prominent trend visible in M&S’s current collection was geometry-inspired styles. That is not surprising for the red carpet has seen a lot of such cutting-edge geometrical prints in the recent past. Naturally, celebrity fashion has caused this particular trend to trickle down to the masses. Catwalk couture has made bold, elegant geometrical prints, teamed with contrast-panelled jackets/skirts, the effortlessly-chic-look of the season. Pairing computer calculated patterns with figure-hugging miniskirts has also been a hugely popular trend, both on & off the ramp. And that’s not all; of late, geometrical prints with bright, contrasting colours, worn with structured jackets, are being deemed the chicest attire. Since this trend has been garnering wonderful response from the fashion police, I thought I really must experiment with it too, and M&S was perhaps the best place to start!

So this is what I did; on my day trip to Historic Stratford upon Avon, known for being the birth place of Shakespeare, I styled their geometric print jacket with a bold cobalt blue top. It is a sophisticated outfit which is striking no doubt, yet very much on trend as well. I have styled this top with a slim black trouser and matching pair of platform shoes. I chose to wear platform shoes for they are easy to walk in; the perfect choice when I know I will be taking long strolls in beautiful parks. I accessorized with a silver statement necklace in geometric design to add glamour to the whole look.

The visit to Woolacombe Hotel for afternoon tea with friends was a nice, relaxing touch to the day. You can donn this (don this) effortlessly chic look for office too, or style it with accessories for it to work as an office-to-night look.

Outfit Details:

Geometric Print Black & White Wool Jacket by Marks & Spencer
Cobalt Blue Top with a Gold Zip at Back by Marks & Spencer
Cobalt Blue Platform Shoes by Marks & Spencer
Silver Necklace with Blue Stones by Marks & Spencer
Slim Black Trouser at staple one from my wardrobe

This post is sponsored by Marks & Spencer India.

What to Wear at an Indian Wedding – Outfit of the Day (#OOTD) – Bridesmaid / Friend of the Bride Look

With the festive season in full swing, I thought I should share an outfit perfect for all the pretty bridesmaids or friends of the bride out there.
So, here’s my personal favourite bridesmaid look for you all pretty girls out there, who are looking for simple and effortless style!

Admit it, it’s hard work being a bridesmaid – you have to do a lot of running around, help the bride, keep nerves under control and much, much more. But if you’re going to be doing all of this, you need an outfit fit for the job. In my opinion, a bridesmaid’s outfit should look effortlessly chic. It should keep you warm if the wedding is outside, but also have loads of oomph despite its functional value.

One of my favourite styles for a bridesmaid outfit is the Anarkali suit. Anarkalis have been in style for a few years now, and trust me, they are here to stay. The reasons for this are obvious – these timeless flared beauties are striking, dressy and easy to carry around as well.

The outfit above is from Reeth Coventry (one of my go-to shops for ethnic clothes in UK).

Outfit of the Day – Clothes Show Live Day 2 – Dec 5, 2015 #OOTD #ClothesShow

I wanted to show you what I wore today as I love the dress I wore to the event a lot and it’s one of my favourite buys this season and I was in fact waiting for a good day to wear it on. I actually stopped in my tracks when I saw it.

Love the fit and flare of the dress which is a very flattering fit for most of the body types.

I paired it with a long cardigan from Marks & Spencers in Same colour, as its winters. The burgundy colour leggings add a bit of colour to the whole look and the black boots add a bit of length and day glamor to the outfit.

You can easily wear it with transparent stockings and high heels for an evening look.

Outfit Details:

Printed Dress from Joy Stores
60 Denier SuperSoft Opaque Tights from M&S
Open Front LongLine Cardigan in Navy from M&S
Black Boots from Clarks

Hope you all love the outfit!

Outfit of the Day (OOTD)- How to Style Black Pants

Here is my new post on how to style black pants into different looks from business to casual

Look 1 – Business Formal.

I have styled the black trouser from Cos with a Powder Blue Top and Blazer.
Light colours are a great contrast with black business attire. Especially the floaty fabric makes it easy to wear

Outfit Details:

Black Trouser – Cos
Powder Blue Blouse – Hobbs
Black Jacket – Hobbs
Court Shoes – Dune
Bag – Dorothy Perkins

Look 2 – Casual Chic

I love these trousers so much that I have 2 pairs in the same style and I tend to wear them a lot. Even for casual days such as days out with friends & family for a slight more aplomb.

Outfit Details:

Black Trouser – Cos
Print Long Blouse – Monsoon
Court Shoes – Dune

Look 3 – Day Look

Here is my third look where I have styled the trouser casually with a blouse and cardigan

Outfit Details:

Black Trouser – Cos
Printed Blue Blouse – Warehouse
Cardigan – Linea , HouseofFrase
Court Shoes – Dune

Any Style specific questions please feel free to drop me a note below. You can also email at fashionforroyals@gmail.com