Sunday's Summer Love

Today was a lazy Sunday, I didn't feel like getting out of bed in the morning and when I finally did I realized that I'm missing summer a little, though I'm exited about winter coming because of all the boots and scarfs and jackets I'll get to wear :)

So, when i was going to the local mall with my brother to run errands I decided to dress up as summer-y as I could (hoping people wouldn't think I'm crazy!)

 

Floral prints, ruffled skirts and dresses, pretty pastel hues and puffed sleeve t-shirts have been my favourites this summer and this outfit totally showed that.

Wearing:

Ruffled skirt: thrift, puffed sleeve t-shirt: Forever 21, broad belt and baby pink ballet flats: Bangkok, Bag: Salvatore Ferragamo (mom's), flower earrings and silver bangles: gift

When its a lazy Sunday, one doesn't really make the effort to do their hair, so i just side part it, twist the sides and clip them at the back and then use a clutch/rubber band to make a loose ponytail.

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Love

Rukman

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Saturday Fun

I'd bought these awesome spectacle frames from a street in Manhattan on my recent trip and I just got them fitted with powered lenses, I was in a crazy mood so i clicked funny pictures with them on!

Today is my dad's birthday, and it was quite the perfect Saturday, lunch at Smoke House Deli and Chinese for dinner, movie and window shopping in between :)

This is what i wore for my fun day with family.

I switched around with the pullover and accessories a bit for slightly different looks.

 

Wearing:

Green jersey dress: Xpress, Black tights: Hong Kong thrift, black pullover: moms (I'm in love with it and have decided to steal it from her and wear it all winter!), Bow hairband: Accessorize, bag: Chanel, bling-y pendant and flower ring: thrift, snakeskin flats: Charlotte Russe

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Love

Rukman

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I Heart Cosmo :)

That’s the November issue of Cosmo with the quirky and fabulous Katy Perry on the cover (P.S: I LOVE California girls!!) that recently hit stands...and guess who got featured in their street style section on page 115 along with other stylish girls from the streets of Delhi ???

Lucky Me :D

I've always loved the magazine and how it’s a great mix of style, beauty, fashion, gossip, advice and features; it’s my monthly dose of what every girl needs to know.

Fun, Fearless, Female!

That's me wearing an off white net tutu skirt, black V-neck Benetton tank, Chunky black and gold belt, jewelled peep toe flats, my brown sling bag and my Omega watch.

           

My names miss-spelt and I'm 21, not 22, but who cares? It Cosmo! he he

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Love

Rukman

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Mirrored Mix

This was a random and quick mix i did early morning for college today. It turned out to be a casual jeans and black shirt look but, with an ethnic touch!

What do you do on bad hair days?? I tie mine up in a tight pony tail, or twist it up into side braids and into a ponytail again! (which explains today's hairdo!)

Wearing:

Acid wash denims: Bangkok, Grey tank: Forever 21, Black shirt: Kazo, Mirrored belt and silk thread bangles: thrift, metallic thong sandals: Old Navy, Silver earrings: gift from brother

I have the craziest belt collection ever! and this is one of my treasured items from there, its so fun! (it has ancient 25 paise coins hanging from it!)

The silk thread bangles with gota were bought on a trip to Jodhpur :)

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Love

Rukman

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Flower Power!

So, the crazy submissions week is still on!, two more done today and the last one is due tomorrow, then its happy weekend time :)

Does everyone look forward to weekends as much as me?

Today's full length photos are at a funny angle so its looks like i have dwarf legs :( please excuse.

I wore this to Grad school today morning...i wanted to wear something bright and pretty! and i feel the hot pink tank and floral necklace did the trick. I'm also sporting my FAVOURITE bag in the world!!!

Wearing:

Pink tank: Old Navy, Brown jeggings and black button shrug: Bangkok thrift, Black suede flats: Charlotte Russe, Black leather 2.55: Chanel , floral neck-piece: Accessorize, black bow hairband (which you can't really see!): Forever 21

Isn't that the prettiest thing you've ever seen?

My two trusty basics; they go with everything!

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Love

Rukman

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Time for Tights

So, i have crazy workload from college this week, submission after submission, gave a big one in today...phew!

I wore this to class today...i felt green and tight-sy :P

Random observation: the tights match with my curtains!

Wearing:

White puffed sleeved t-shirt and blank tank underneath: Forever 21, Denim skirt (DIY from mom's old Levis jeans :), I LOVE them!), Green tights: Hong Kong flea, paisley print scarf: McleodGanj thrift, Snakeskin print ballet flats: Charlotte Russe, Black bow hairband: Forever 21, beaded bracelet: thrift

This scarf is so versatile, a cute scarf in an interesting print/colour can give any regular outfit an instant lift...try it :)

DIY: Denim mini-skirt

This is an awesome trick to transform and re-use your old jeans (with a long-ish zipper area) , just cut them across, where the crotch/zipper ends and voila you have a trendy mini-skirt plus the frayed ends look great!

As you may have noticed, I live in ballet flats for college and casual wear, they're just so comfy and hassle-free! but for the smallest outing, I'm a heels girl!

Whats your favourite everyday footwear?

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Love

Rukman

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Peacock Pick Me Up

A fun way to perk up a dull day is to put on something fun to wear, these new peacock feather earrings i bought inspired my outfit for this post.

Those are my dog's ears in the right hand corner pf the photo :P

  

Wearing:

Navy tank top: Forever 21, Grey pants: Hong Kong, Denim blazer: Benetton (when i was 14!), Heels: Bangkok, Bangles and thread cuff: Paharganj and Aldo, Peacock feather earrings: local market (20 rupees!)

This is a pretty juda stick i got from the 'Charu Prakashar' Fashion show at WIFW SS' 2011 and i don't really make juda's so, i found a fun way to use it instead!

My new Peacock feather earrings :) the colours are just so perfect!

Has a single piece ever inspired an entire outfit for you?

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Love

Rukman

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Love Thy Lace

So, two of my best friends had a rooftop birthday party this week and it was so much FUN!

I'd been thinking of wearing this girl-y black lace dress with bold red lipstick since a while (inspired by many Hollywood beauties and a friend who carry it off so well ;)), and this seemed like the perfect occasion to give it a  go!

The outfit made me feel a little Spanish for some reason!

Wearing:

Black lace frock-dress: New York thrift, Black cork wedges: Bella, Metallic Grey beaded necklace: gift

I've decided to find the perfect 'RED' for my lips and wear it more often, I feel every girl should own a red lipstick.

My supremely old black wedges which are more comfy than many of my flats!

A BIG Thank You to my talented friend Vanya for being my photographer :)

and, HAPPY DIWALI to all of you!, play safe and don't burn too many crackers!

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Love

Rukman

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I can feel the chill

I can totally feel the chill in Delhi, winter is almost here!

This is just a simple outfit i put on for college the other morning. Its basic solid colours but I feel the glittery border on the cardigan and the jewelled ballet flats give it a shiny and girl-y look.

Wearing:

Grey cardigan: Charlotte Russe, Navy knit top: thrift, Dark blue skinny denims: Benetton, Jewelled flats: Basic, Hong Kong, Belt: Janpath, Multiple charms neck-piece: Accessorize (again!)

As you may have noticed (or will notice over several future posts) i love belting...almost everything!

The empire line and waist is the slimmest part of most women's bodies and waist-cinching stuff flatters just that and gives a cute twist to any regular outfit.

The cutest charms...butterflies, feathers and swirly designs.

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Love

Rukman

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Monday Morning

Wore this to college on Monday morning, i cant help but dislike those, its a universal phenomenon isn't it? we all dislike Monday mornings? Monday evenings are good though :)

Wearing

Off-white tunic: thrift, black tights: Benetton, metallic thong sandals: Old Navy, Black bangles: GK I M block market, Stone and metal bangle: Paharganj, Grey blazer: Hong Kong flea market

I'm so excited about Diwali this weekend :D

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Love

Rukman

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