7 Ways to Wear Pallazo's for the Short Girl !

One of the questions I get asked most frequently at my store is if a Palazzo will look on them.Even though the Palazzo trend is huge right now in the Indian Fashion Scene, A lot of girls are reluctant to try them as they have a misconception that it will make them look short or fat. Palazzo's can be worn by anybody and when worn the right way.it can actually make you look even slimmer!

This style is especially great for the pear shaped Indian Woman if not too wide. Pallazo's take the stress away from your hips and thighs by not clinging to it but flowing gracefully towards your ankles.Here are some of my tips on how short girls should style their palazzos. 

1.PAIR IT WITH A CROP TOP

It gives the illusion of height but cutting the top part of your body into half.

2.TUCK IT IN.

If crop tops aren't really your thing.Tuck a loose tee in!
It gives the same look.

3.GO MONOTONE.

One of the basics of looking taller is to wear the same color on your top and bottom!

4.PAIR IT WITH WEDGE HEELS.

Because with palazzo's  you can't really see what's beneath them.It could be 1" heels or they could be skyscrapers.

5.CROP IT TO ANKLE LENGTH

Not a culotte yet not really a palazzo.I don't know why.I just feel they work.

6.GO FOR A SLIGHTLY SLIMMER LEG

A slimmer leg is much more flattering for a shorter height.Also,it is so much more slimming!

7.WORK IT LIKE A BOSS.

And last of all.Ditch the rules and carry the look with all the confidence you have in you!

Check out how I styled my palazzo's here.
Also,I would love to know how you styled your palazzo pants!Let me know in the comments below!

So,go out and buy those pair of palazzos you've been lusting after now.And check out some amazing designs at Amazon.in!

The Bridal Files: Youngsters

I would like to excuse myself by saying that my recent nuptials were the reason that I have been AWOL...But really I was mostly being lazy and procrastinating.But I'm back now! And better late than never right?

I now have a truckload of pictures to share thanks to my wedding.Nothing like a wedding to make you a complete narcissist.I do not however have too many pictures of my outfit for the youngsters party.Mostly because we spent half the time getting couple shots clicked and the other half well,I can't really publish.It was a cocktail party after all.

   

I bought my dress from my trip to Europe last summer.I had figured I could easily find a romantic,long dress in Paris,Right? Wrong! Everything I found in Paris was either too expensive and if it fit my budget then too simple.I wanted a dress that would be comfortable enough to dance in but still look dressy and classy.I finally found this dress at a store in Zurich called Modissa.If you are ever in this town,you MUST visit this shop.It is four floors of design goodness! The top floor was dedicated to cocktail dresses and that was where I found this beauty.Infact,I liked so many of their clothes that I felt like I was in Candyland.The rest of the floors had their inhouse label and some well-known international designers as well.They even had a bridal section which was by appointment.They also did my alteration in 2 days which more than what I could have asked for!

I had a Hawaiian Luau themed cocktail party for all of my friends and cousins.It was a pleasantly chilly Kolkata winter evening at the rooftop of a city bar.We handed out these floral leis and Hawaiian slippers (For tired high heeled feet:Thank you Pinterest!) as favours and had tons of fun posing at the photo booth.Fruity cocktails and finger food set the perfect mood for an amazing evening!

Dress,Clutch and Shoes: Modissa,Bahnoffstrasse,Zurich

Bracelet: Bangkok Night Market

Earrings: Gifted

How To Travel Smart!

Can we pretend that airplanes in the night sky

are like shooting stars?

I could really use a wish right now,wish right now,wish right now.

The lyrics of this song haunt me as I get that familiar itch to leave it all behind and travel to a new destination.I love the break that holidays provide from our mundane everydays and we enter an alternate dimension where you are relaxed all the time.It's ok to go clubbing with a sunburnt nose.And missing the prepaid breakfast buffet because you slept in is also acceptable once in a while. I love the feeling of excitement when you step out of the airport to get a cab and all of the sudden the jet lag disappears and your camera starts clicking away.I love how we learn something new everyday and chat up to random locals which we would never do at home because we're always in a hurry.I love the sights and smells and sounds of the unfamiliar.

I have picked up some tips on how to travel smart over the years and would like to share them with you.I am in no way an expert and I hope to learn a lot more from the journeys yet to come but I hope that these might help you to plan your next trip!

• Do not go for a package tour! Having a few hours of 'leisure time' in a day is not my idea of sightseeing.I also hate the idea of getting up at 6am on a holiday so that you don't miss your bus.Plan a holiday according to your interest.You might want to spend more time at a park than a museum.Planning your own itinerary gives you the freedom to do that.                                                                      
• Unless you're at a beach destination and all you want to do the whole week is sunbathe and eat...Do not go for an all inclusive resort.An AI has buffet meals which can get a little boring after a while and you don't really get to go out to explore the destination much.
• Compare your flight,hotel and bus bookings at a website like Skyscanner which gives you the rates available online at different travel websites and lets you choose the most affordable option without compromising on the quality.Also,get a quote or itinerary from your local travel agent.It's free advice and they are always happy to help! Sometimes they have special concessions for certain destinations.You can combine online booking and booking through agents to tailor make a perfect holiday!hop
• Pack only what you need.You don't want to ruin a good vacation by mourning something important you left behind.Avoid carrying food and alcohol.They are illegal in some countries and you might have to pay a hefty penalty fee if caught.Check the laws of the place you are travelling to.For example,its illegal to carry alcohol and religious idols into the Maldives.And,No hand luggage except your purse is allowed while coming back from Srinagar.
• Check the weather prediction before you pack.Sometimes the average temperatures are unpredictable.Always carry a sunscreen,sunglasses,a cap,an umbrella and a light jacket or Shawl.When we went to Istanbul in the middle of the summer,we were freezing on the first day because the temperature dipped suddenly due to unexpected rainfall.
• Make a list of places you want to visit along with their contact details and timings before you go.A lot of tourist places are shut on a weekday and we tend to lose track of what day it is when on a vacation.If you are a vegetarian like me,make a list of the vegetarian or veggie friendly places.Tripadvisor is your best friend.
• Invest in a good camera.Even if you don't like clicking pictures of yourself,the best way to preserve memories are through pictures of the places you see.Smartphones just don't cut it,no matter the Megapixel.
• Talk to the locals.Its sometimes better to break free of the itinerary and take the advice of someone who knows the place best.
• Spend some time alone.Sometimes when I travel in a group,I like to take a day alone relaxing.I read a book at a coffee shop,lounge around the beach or stroll around downtown.It feels amazingly peaceful and you notice a lot of things that you would have missed if you were with someone about the place.
• Travel by public transport.It's much more interesting and cost efficient than taking a cab!
• Switch off your cellphone,put your feet up and just relax!

I leave you with an assortment of my favourite pictures from my trip to Kenya! A surreal experience that I would love to have again or maybe explore other parts of Africal.Happy Travels!

P.S.-This post is my entry for #travelsmartwithskyscanner Contest by Indiblogger. All images are subject to copyright.