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

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.

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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Linking Up to The Pleated Poppy and Cappucino and Fashion for this post!

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.

Another Blog Award and Another Outfit!

Hello Again!
The lovely Christine of Beyoutiful Hope has nominated me for a Very Inspiring Blogger Award.I love Christine's posts and think she has a really big heart and beautiful inspiring posts.Both of us are members of BASI or Bloggers Against Social Injustice which is a platform which takes a very strong stand against Human Trafficking and many other social problems around the world.Please join in by visiting the button on the right if you are interested in helping make this world a better place!

THE RULES:
Very Inspiring Blogger Award
1)Display the award logo
2)Link back to the person that gave it to you
3)State 7 things about yourself
4)Nominate 15 bloggers for this award with their links.

7 Things About Me:

1)I am addicted to Coffee.Most people drink coffee to wake up.I drink coffee to sleep.

2)My brain somehow only starts functioning fully after sunset.I do all my accounts at night.

3)Some people think I'm snobbish but really I just find it hard to connect with new people.I take a lot of time to make friends but the ones I make are for life.

4)I sometimes stalk people on facebook.

5)I will have been dating my hubby-to-be for 8 years this October.

6)I love warn bright colours like yellows,pinks and reds.Especially Pink.

7)I sometimes start singing in the middle of conversations.

Very Inspiring Blog nominations:

These blogs have all inspired me in some way or the other and I love reading their posts.I may not comment a lot but I make it a point to regularly follow them!

1)Aditi-So Saree

2)Anupriya-Chappals Vs Stilletoes

3)Cee-Coco and Vera

4)Bhushavali-Fashion Panache

5)Christine-Beyoutiful Hope

6)Shubhi-Fairytale Style

7)Shreeja-Pineapple-ish

8)Shalini-Stylish by Nature

9)Tanvi-tanvii.com

10)Ritu-The Indian Beauty Blog.

11)Kendi-Kendi Everyday

12)Gia-Giasaysthat

13)Surbhi-The Fashion Flite

14)Rebecca-Winnipeg Style

15)Madhumitha-Cheese and Chic

Leaving you with some more pictures of my trip.It was a basic jeans and knit outfit I wore one day.It brightened up a slightly cloudy and windy boat trip from Lucerne.

Top-Zara(Gifted)

Tank Top-Mall Road,Nainital

Jeans-Sirens,Vancouver

Shoes-GK M-Block Street Stall,Delhi

Cuff-Forever 21

Sunglasses-Sisley

Bag-Some Accessory shop In Geneva,Switzerland(opposite the train station)

Makeup-Kohl Pencil,Lip balm

Burst of Color

Don't cha just love it when life decides it's time for a change and just bursts through like a storm and everything turns topsy turvy.I am approaching some major life changing decisions right now and even though am not sure where they will lead me to...am ready to welcome them with open arms.Sometimes we get too comfortable in our own space.Following the same eat.sleep.work.play routine is very easy to get used to but not as fulfilling. Every time I fall into a routine,I get this urge to leave it all behind and break free.It could be the smallest thing like what I eat for breakfast everyday.I tend to eat the same thing for months until I get bored and switch to something completely different.This is why change is good.It keeps us fresh and motivated and not have any expectations out of life.Like a whoosh of color through black and white.Always know that when we leave something behind...something better is on the way. :)

Shirt-Uniqlo

Pants-Zara

Jacket- Via Giasaysthat,now Paperlillie.com

Necklace-Mosaic FA

Shoes-Some GK Market Stall (New Delhi)

Earrings-Bangkok Ladies Market/Night Market

On my Lips-Nyx lousiana

Sunglasses-Sisley