Nainital Travel Diaries: Under the Floral Arch

During my trip to Nainital, we visited this beautiful cafe set in the midst of hills. We had a sumptuous freshly prepared continental meal in the prettiest garden with a view of the mountains on one side and a heritage mansion turned hotel on the other. Cafe Chica in The Abbotsford was a delightful way to spend an evening indulging in a lazy lunch.

There is nothing extraordinary about what I was wearing that day. But I want this blog not to be only about extraordinary clothes. This outfit has some of my fall basics which I would put together on an average day.Somedays I feel like dressing up, put together a lot of thought behind my outfit, the pictures and the location. And somedays, I just wear what I usually wear anyways and get some pictures clicked. This was one of those days. 

This top is currently one of the favorite things to wear in my wardrobe. I love wearing clothes that are easy to wear yet have a little bit of drama in them, either through color or by a drape like this one has. Since, the holiday involved quite a bit of walking, I paired it with these comfy shoes, denims and a sling. The weather in hill stations are a bit erratic, depending on the amount of sun, and this floral, blue snood was a great for when it got a little chilly. 

Top: Forever 21. Get similar at Amazon.in.

Snood/Infinity Scarf: Woolworths. Get Similar at Amazon.in . Also worn here. 

Bag: Pieces/Vero Moda. Get Similar at Amazon.in. Also worn here.

Jeans: Vero Moda. Get Similar at Amazon.in

Shoes: MG Road, Gangtok. Get similar at Amazon.in

Earrings: Gifted. Get Similar at Amazon.in

Cardigan: Borrowed. Get Similar at Amazon.in

Nainital Travel Diaries: Coming Back Home

Do you have one of those holiday spots where you have been to so many times that it almost feels like a second home. Where you always stay at the same places, know exactly where to go and what to do. Nainital is one of those places for me. To be honest, we used to go there almost every other year since I was a year old because it was one my dad's favorite places to go. And then, I went through a period when I did not want to go there anymore since I felt that I had done all there was to do there. But this Puja Vacations, when we decided to there I readily agreed so that I could relax a bit without the sightseeing and the itineraries. 

And it was a blissful week, I slept early and woke up late. I ate five times a day and curled up with my books and a glass of wine at night. I played board games and bonded with my siblings. I discovered new places while I was walking around and stumbled into this new cafe. Honey Hut is a gorgeous little cafe that serves coffee, tea, desserts and snacks made using pure, natural honey. Besides the delicious coffees made using honey instead of sugar, they also had an assortment of organic products up for sale. The location facing the lake is stunning and I could happily spend hours there sipping on my cappuccino and people-watching. The next time you visit Nainital, add this place to your list of must-go cafe's. I can't wait to go there again.

Dress: Zara

Stockings: Bhutia Market, Nainital

Fedora: Nainital Mall Road

Shoes: Mall Road, Gangtok

Belt: Stylefiesta.com / Still Available.

Cuff: New Market, Kolkata

Wallet: Michael Kors

Bag: Pieces/ Vero Moda

P.S.- This is not a sponsored post. All views expressed are my own.

All Black Like a Cat

You will rarely see an all black look on me. Although, I love the colour in bits and pieces. Unless it is a dress, I have never done an all black look. And never ever during the day. But black was the theme of the day for the Instagram style challenge I was doing this month. So, black it was. However, I couldn't resist jazzing it up a bit with some accessories here and there.It was just all getting too dark for me. And dark I am not. 

I like to think of myself as a positive person. Even when my mood is grey ( or black), I tend to gravitate towards happier colours instead of darker ones.Like, did you know that singing can improve your mood if you are depressed. It can. I've tried it. But maybe that's just me. So the next time you're low, hum a happy little song and let me know if it makes a difference.

Top: Zara. Similar

Pants: Zara. Similar

Bag: Furla, Gifted . Same Brand.

Necklace: Thrifted. Similar

Cuff: Johari Bazaar, Jaipur Similar

Shoes: GK Market, New Delhi, Gifted. Similar and Better.

P.S.- Do you like the new hair? I am having a little bit of a Love-Like relationship with it. It's so different that it's just taking a little getting used to.

Date Night Style: Doing the Oversized Trend.

We decided to do an impromptu photo-shoot when we went out for dinner last weekend at the Taj Bengal Kolkata. So,I apologize if some of the pictures are not as clear as they should be.This outfit I wore was actually for dinner with family but would be great for date night too!

Pair your favorite skinny pants with an oversized embellished top and some statement accessories for a look that is both fashionable and comfortable.

I love the oversized trend.If done the right way,it hides all the parts of your body that you want hidden.It is also extremely comfortable to wear.It is wearing-pyajamas-to-bed comfortable.It feels all roomy and cozy and makes you totally at ease.And when you're comfortable,it reflects in your attitude.And that,your guy will love.

The key to doing the oversized trend for petite people like us is to make sure that the outfit does not swallow your frame.So,Make sure that a part of your outfit is form fitted while the other loose.Like,How I paired this top with fitted leggings.If you're wearing an oversized dress,cinch it at your natural waistline with a belt.It is the most slimming and flattering part of your body!

Also,At the risk of looking too comfortable glam up your look with some statement accessories like this oversized Neon Clutch and Gold cuff.

Let me know how you would do the oversized trend or if you have done it recently ?

Top: Zara - Buy Similar

Pants: Oakridge,Cape Town - Buy Similar

Clutch: Gifted by Cousin - Buy Similar

Cuff: Grand Bazaar,Istanbul - Buy Similar

Shoes: Gifted by Mom,Fratelli Rosetti,Milan. - Buy Similar

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.