Nainital Diaries: Whimsical Winter Sun

Sorry for the delay in posting the last part of the series y'all! But I have exciting things going on in my life right now. But more on that on the next post (Hint, it involves a foreign country! ) 

Back to this outfit post in the gorgeous Garden Valley Resort near Nainital. We were awed to see this Country themed cottage situated in the middle of untouched natural beauty. From gurgling sreams, to peeping monkeys and glorius sunshine, this place had it all. A vast expanse of property situated in the middle of the hills, it had a separate area for sitting in the sun and chatting and enjoying your drinks and a separate dining area where a 7-Course Continental/Italian meal awaited you. Although, we gobbled up most of it before we had the time to take pictures, I did manage to capture some of the hearty goodness. 

What I loved the most about the place was that the owners did not have a schedule and there was no rush. You could sit and enjoy the nature for as long as you wanted and then indulge in a relaxed, lesiurely meal. The country style drapes and kitschy decor at this homestay just stole my heart away with its careful randomness. I hope the pictures capture a little bit of the whimsicalness of day. 

Veggie Pizza

Mushroom Pie

Carrot Cake with Fresh Cream

Aztec Sweater Dress: Zara, U.S.A.

Sneakers: M.G. Marg, Gangtok

Bangles: Assorted, Mall Road-Nainital

Earrings: Some Curio Shop, Darjeeling

Aztec Snood: Woolworths, Cape Town, South Africa

Weekend Brunch Style

Just before the Durga Puja holidays started in Kolkata, we decided to spend a lazy Sunday having Brunch before we headed out of the city. If you have live in the city, you will know that going to Barbeque/Flavors of China on weekends is a tradition for many. Even after all these years, I get a craving for their yummy Indo-Chinese every once in a while.

I saw this gorgeous white brick background on Park Street and it looked like such a perfect backdrop for what I was wearing. My weekend brunch style is pretty casual and effortless. I got this really cool black and white cropped shirt from my Forever New voucher which was perfect for the weekend as I hate tucking my shirts. And my Red Kate Spade and sea green ballerinas served as just right amount of pop of colour against the monotones. 

I like my bags to be big and roomy as they have a little storage closet inside them and this bag is perfect for that. I even use it as a laptop bag from time to time and so far it has been really sturdy. Not a stitch or mark out of place on it. In case, you are on the lookout for a daily tote, I highly recommend the Kate Spade Harmony. It is a fabulous bag for the price.

What are your plans for this weekend? 

Hope you had an amazing time this Pujas/ Dussehra!

Top: Forever New India // Similar

Skirt: Forever 21 // Similar

Shoes: Lavie // Similar

Bag: Kate Spade  // Similar

Bracelet: NewU // Similar

The Bohemian Indian

There is something amazing about behaving like a tourist in your own city. Kolkata is where I grew up and lived my whole life. Yet, there are times when it seems like you have seen everything and done everything that there is to do. And then Kolkata surprises you by taking you to a place like this.

For this outfit post, I wanted to take some pictures somewhere lush and green. The regulars of Victoria and Lake passed my mind, but they were too far and too huge for the little amount of time we had. My cousin suggested Nature Study Park right in the heart of Park Street Area and that is where we headed.

The park was an oasis of peace in the city. I must have crossed the area a million times and yet never thought to go inside. Lush trees, clear waters and ducks swimming right in the middle of the big corporate buildings. It was not very large or grand. I would not even recommend it to tourists. Just a tiny bit of happiness in a big city. 

Have you re-explored your city recently? How was your experience?

Maxi Dress: Mineral.  Buy Similar by Global Desi at Amazon.

Chappals: Vanilla Moon, DLF Mall Delhi. Buy Similar here.

Jhola- Suvasa, Jaipur.Buy Similar Here.

Bangles: Assorted. Also worn here. Buy Similar Here.

Crop-Tops,Goa and the Monsoon...

Have you ever been to Goa in the Monsoon?

If you haven't you must go now.The beauty of a Goan Monsoon washes away all your cares with the rain and you come back a rejuvenated person.If you've been following me on Instagram,You can catch a glimpse of it here.

We stayed at the Taj Holiday Village which is lush and green and so perfect for the weather.They have a gorgeous private beach and the most amazing Thai Restaurant.Goa is so touristy and crowded in the season that you hardly get a chance to appreciate it's beauty.In the monsoons the beaches are less crowded and the people much more relaxed.And Did I tell you how green everything is?

I can't help repeating. :D

I went with the laidback vibe of the place and slipped on this super comfy and chic Crop Top set from Global Desi,some chappals and my backpack and set out exploring.The glasses I stole/borrowed from my cousin,though.

Somehow,All my pictures have that crease on my top.But,I loved the pictures too much to not share them with you.Do let me know about your experience in Goa and if you have visited in the monsoon?

Crop -Top/Skirt Set: Global Desi (ON SALE NOW!)

Chappals: NV Studio for India Kitsch

Earrings: Bangkok Chatuchak Market

Bangles and Bag : Souvenir Shopping in Africa

Sunglasses: Borrowed

Pictures by The Awesome Devanshi Rungta.

Nautical Style with a Twist

Every once in a while,I yearn for the sun,sand and the sea.But,since I cannot really go to work in my Boardwalk Shorts,I resort to the next best thing.Nautical Stripes.

The key to wearing nautical stripes is to pair it with a nice solid colour.I chose a white and played it up with colorful accessories but it looks amazing with a pop of classic red or yellow too! Then add some chunky goodness somewhere and you are good to go sail the seas.Of people.In my case.

But if you are heading for the real sea.I just want you to know that I'm very jealous.You stole my daydreams.

Top: Zara

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Skirt: Platinum Mall,Bangkok 

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Bangles: Assorted,Thrifted and Gifted

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Necklace: Curio Shop in Darjeeling

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Colours of Cape Town

One of the places we went to while sightseeing in Cape Town was to Bo-Kaap or the Malaysian Quarters.Now this place must be familiar to all of you.The colourful buildings of the street has been a backdrop to a countless bollywood songs and has even inspired it's very own film set back home.I wished we had more time to spend here to experience more of the culture of the place( and the yummy-looking Malay coffee place we passed ),but sadly that was not to be.I did however manage to get some quick shots clicked in all of the 20 minutes we got to spend taking in the sights.

The bag I am carrying is my new favorite bag.It is roomy and easy on the shoulders and I love it and I'm carrying it everywhere now.I bought it at the souvenir shops outside the Seal Island dock.Supposed to be the cheapest souvenir shopping according to our guide.But I am sure I was still very willingly ripped off like the gullible tourist that I am. :D

Top:     Green Apple,City Centre 1,Kolkata

Denims:     Best Mountain,Paris

Boots:     BK Market,Kolkata

Bag:     Souvenir Shop in Cape Town

Scarf/Snood:     Woolworths,Cape Town

Sunglasses:     Minimal Baroque by Prada

Earrings and Bracelets:      Miscellaneous 

Vineyard Romance

During my trip to South Africa,we had the opportunity to visit The Spier Wine Farm for a vineyard tour and vine tasting.The day we were supposed to leave for the tour started out extremely rainy and gloomy and rainy and we were all worried that any outdoor activity was pretty much out of the picture.However,the weather gods heard our silent prayer and by the time we reached,the rain had slowed to a drizzle and soon stopped altogether.The weather was beautiful and everything looked fresh and green and had a romantic air to it.

We had a wonderful day with a segway tour of the vineyard which was great and our instructors were really nice and helpful navigating the bumpy roads.We tasted some delicious wine and cheese.We had the most delicious lunch at their farm to table restaurant and saw some incredible eagles and owls at the Eagle Encounters Rehabilitation Center. At the end,we left wishing we had more time to explore the huge gardens and relax in the midst of nature at the Spier Wine Farm.If you have this as a part of your South African itinerary,I would reccomend you take a full day to visit and make a picnic out of it, or if possible stay the night at their hotel.You will go back refreshed.

Cowl Top: Forever 21

Pants: Zara

Boots: Steve Madden

P.S.-This review is not sponsored.All the views expressed are my own.

Make your own Fairytale

Real life works the opposite of fairytales. They begin all rosy and peachy and get jaded by the end of it.The endings are bittersweet rather than happy and the middle is filled with ups and downs.Hard work grants more wishes than fairy godmothers.And,we do a lot more rescuing than being rescued most of the time.

However,one thing is always common between the two. Princesses always wear Pink.

Dress: Lily,CentralWorld,Bangkok

Shoes: Modissa,Bahnoffstrasse,Zurich

Watch: Citizen

Wings: My Niece!

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Indian Kitsch with Manish Arora

I am sure y'all must have noted the sudden influx of a lot of Indian Wear on my blog.One of the perks of being married means you have double the occasions to dress up in all your beautiful ethnic clothes that you would have never had the chance to wear otherwise.

I wore this outfit to an engagement party in the morning.The vibrant colors and beautiful embroidery portrays what my style quintessentially is.And,even though it looks heavy,it is super-light to wear which is always a plus in the Indian weather.If you ever do get the chance,definitely pop into Indian by Manish Arora for some for stunning,colorful and quite affordable Indian Wear.

Salwar Suit: Indian By Manish Arora

Chappals: Some Exhibition

Wallet: Michael Kors at Val'd'Europe

Necklace: Grand Bazaar,Istanbul

Earrings and Bangles: Gifted