How to use Sheer to look sexy

Sheer is a very fine fabric, usually see through and light in weight.

We all own several clothes and accessories in sheer but sometimes fail to style it right. 

So today I am going to talk about various ways to wear your sheer's without being shoddy. 

Formal Look 

• A crisp black or white shirt is perfect for a formal look. If your work permits you can wear a solid colour with little bit of contrast on the collar or the pocket area. 
• Don't forget to have a comfortable well fitted inner to go with your shirt. Often an ill fitted inner would roll up exposing the stomach and back at your work meetings making it rather awkward for you to cover up. 
• Most sheer fabrics give a foul smell when there is sweating. Wearing the shirt for more then 8-10 hours at a stretch for work will give out an foul smell. Make sure to use a 24 hour deodorant protection for your underarms. 
• Remember an impressive appearance is half battle won.

Living it up

• A sheer dress is most commonly available right from a fashion street to a high street mall. This will be the easiest thing for you to buy on your next shopping trip and remember you need not burn a hole in your pocket for the sheer dress. 
• If you are buying something that you can sport on a beach then go for bright colours and lots of prints. Do not splurge on this dress because the only other place you will be able to wear it is an Hawaiian themed party. Go for a long dress like a maxi. They are comfortable on the beach and don't fly easily when windy. 
• For a party - A dress with the shoulder in sheer looks very elegant. Again be careful to wear the right type of inner wear with this. Go for a strapless inner wear in order to avoid a fashion faux. Another option is to wear a dress with a sheered uneven hemline. You can wear this with a belt if your dress is in a solid colour
• Sheer and Glitter go very well. So if you are up to look like a shiny diva pick up a sheer with glitter
• A peek-a-boo of sheer near the waistline if you have one which you can flaunt, will definitely make heads turn

For not so thin

• Don't worry if you have a heavier upper body, sheer will works for you too. Go for prints on your sheer top this will divide the attention of the onlooker and the flab will go unnoticed. 
• If you are wearing a solid sheer top go for a dark shade like black, dark blue, maroon, bottle green etc. Team it with a neon or bright coloured bottom like mustard, sky blue, mint green etc. 

Traditional Indian Wear and The New Indian Wear (Gowns)

• If you are a modern age bride and want a fusion to spill over your garments then a sheer blouse with Indian embroidery is for you. A sheer back looks absolutely sexy and will play a cute camouflage with your skin. 
• Gown which has made a quick entry into Indian weddings can be made with a lot of sheer. A flowy dress for a cocktail or a gown for a reception can use sheer beautifully. 

For your toes

• The same principles that apply to your clothes hold true for your shoes. 
• A sheer with glitter heel is so desirable. This can be your accessory with an LBD. It will instantly lift up your fashion quotient. 
• A peek a boo of sheer and other materials in a single colour look very fashionable. 

So I say cheer with your sheer's. 

Recycle / Up cycle shoe box - DIY

Do something for the environment       

You may use a shoe box for various purposes, please find them listed below 

1.  For storage purpose - 

Pen/pencil/crayon box, magazine rack, office supplies storage, tool box, CD storage, photo album or lose photos

2.   For gifting purpose - A gift box or present box

Paste a gift wrapper around the shoe box and turn the box into a wonderful gift box for your loved ones. 

3. Toy box

Puppet theatre box, make a robot out of the box, doll-house, preschool art and crafts, school science projects, Guitar, piggy-bank 

4.  Love pets - Make a pet house 

Put a thin layer of cushioning inside and make it bedding if your pet is tiny in size. You may use the box to transport the pet too

5. Aid in transportation

Tiffin box transport, water bottle transport

6. Wall shelves

Paint the box and turn them into beautiful wall shelves, you may also use it as a drawer separator

7. Tissue box

Carefully cut the plastic on the top of the box and make it into a tissue holder.

8.  Flower pot holder

How to look chic in sporty shoes

So fashion is taking a turn once again, emphasising on having a more sporty look. When we talk about a sporty look in footwear it mostly means a hybrid of a men's shoe which is processed with chic materials to give out a ''boy meets a girl'' kind of shoe. A typical example would be a sports shoe, however if you are ready to walk an extra mile to give your fashion sense a treat then go in for a Brogue.

What is a Brogue?
 The Brogue is a style of low-heeled shoe characterised by multiple-piece, sturdy leather uppers with decorative perforations (or broguing) and serration along the pieces visible edges. 
In laymen's term it is a shoe with punch detailing on the upper, usually is closed and with a lace. 

What to wear with a Brogue?
Fitted pants or jeans with a casual tee makes the most ideal combination. 
A skirt or shorts with a top and a jacket will balance out the sporty side by adding a dash of chic to it.
Solid coloured chic dress will also go very well with Brogues. 

What colour Brogue to buy?
Being a women you will be spoilt for choice. Brogue's are available in various combinations. To name a few - 
Black (with or without the burnish effect)
Brown (with or without the burnish effect)
Alternate patches of Black and White
Gold 
Silver
Shimmer 
Beige
Pink & Red
Yellow / Mustard
Shades of Blue 
Animal Prints 
So the question is which one should you pick? 
If your jeans/pants and other well tapered bottoms are predominantly in shades of Blue then I strongly recommend going for a Black or Brown. 
However if you have more of the blacks for your bottoms (jeans/pants/skirts) then go for a silver or gold. 
If you are going for a solid coloured dress then go for the dual toned black and white or the animal printed ones. 

I hope to see a lot more Brogues in the city. So spoil yourself silly and get broguing. 

P.S. This style is very popular for celeb travelling. 

Tips On What To Wear With Your New Red Shoes

Tips On What To Wear With Your New Red Shoes

Fairy tales often use shoes as a symbol representing an escape from a boring routine life, and we couldn’t agree more. Most of us have a shoe collection that goes way beyond what we need. But unfortunately we all end up with pairs that never get worn simply because we don’t know what to wear with them. Bright and offbeat colors like Red, Orange, Green, Purple play the culprit here.

An impulsive buy at your favourite shoe store, and you land up with Red heels. Come home and you realize that you’re not sure what outfit you can wear that will make those hot little numbers stand out without looking flashy. No worries, i will give you some quick tips on how to sport your pretty red heels without looking like red riding hood.

Some pointers to follow with red heels:

·         Go for grey or black when they're going to the office with you. Yes, it's possible to wear red shoes to the office and look more like a professional than a tart. Although red will go with some colors, you'll want to stay subdued here by making the shoes the only really colorful part of your outfit. Pair a black jacket and black skirt/trouser with a subdued black or white top and the red shoes will stand out without drawing unwelcome attention. Add red lipstick and a red handbag to head to happy hour drinks after work. (Note that grey works as well as black does with red shoes.)

·         Get flirty and fun with a pink/white number. If you're going for a more fun, romantic kind of look then you'll want to stick with the pink/white category of clothes. A frilly white top with a pink and white skirt or a dress dominantly in white with hints of pink, will look cute but those red shoes will give it that sense of sexy that you're trying to hint at.

·         Everyone has an LBD (Little Black Dress) which perfectly complements red heels. You can add a red belt to your dress and be ready to gloom. LBD’s can come in various styles like halter neck, boat nech, three fourth sleeve, flary, fitted etc. Pick the one which is made for your body type.

·         Red is the color of wedding for most people in India. You can team your red heels with gold and black Indian wear. It is not necessary to have glittering heels with your Indian attire unless the style police in your community finds you sloppy on account of a non flashy shoe.  If the outfit already has too much work, go for a more subtle heel (read without diamonds).

·         Dark jeans. If you're going to wear jeans or a jean skirt with red shoes then you want to make sure that they're of the dark blue variety. Most women just don't look right trying to pull off light colored denim with red shoes. As long as you've got dark jeans, almost any top should work with the shoes. If you want to draw attention primarily to the shoes, though, stick with a simple top. A white T-shirt, dark jeans and red high heels tells the world that you're a versatile gal with a sexy streak inside.

Lastly, have fun with what's in your closet and don't be afraid to be bold!

The DIY guide for making your own shaded heels

• Own an old pair of plain black heels? If yes, its make over time. Bring them out and clean them thoroughly with a soft brush or damp cloth, depending on the material of your shoe.                    
• If no, go out and buy a pair. Best part is you need not spend a bomb on this; so pick up that pair you saw at a road side stall, just make sure it fits well and doesn’t look weird on wearing. (It doesn’t take time for the round toe shape to turn into a square one and then an unidentified shape). If you are not strict on budget then I would suggest to get better quality of heels.
• Insert tissues or old newspaper in them. Make sure you fill in a way to avoid large gaps on the edges. Cover the heels with masking tape. 
• You will need to buy 2 bottles of spray paints. Select a shade (i.e. Lime in this picture) and get a light and a dark shade of it. Suitable color would be blue, nude, green and lavender. 
• Spray the lighter shade first. Let it dry out for few hours. Kobe Spray Paint is easily available online. You can even check out other brands for Spray Paints at your nearest Stationary Stores. 
• Spray the other darker shade and let it dry out for another few hours. 
•  Clean the sole & remove the tape from heels. Your Shaded Heels are ready to wear. Voila! Here is your very own creation!!

                                                            

     

                                       

Advice to 20 year old on career options (alternate education).

So, you are at the doorstep where you are wondering what next to do in life. Completed your 10+2 education and now whether a traditional B.Com/BMS/BBA/BCA is going to make sense or to pursue something that interests you. I know it is a dilemma. It is also influenced by herd mentality. I have been in the same boat and things look so much clearer in hindsight.

A few questions to ask yourself

1)      Are you really passionate about an alternate career like fashion, music, theatre, art etc?

2)      Would you go out of your way to research a topic related to your interest? Which would include working for night’s together, going out in the heat/rain to get the work moving, read about your topic without getting tired or complaining?

3)      Are you OK with not making a good amount of money as soon as you graduate?

4)      Will your parents support your thoughts and decisions?

5)      Do you a natural excellence at whatever you desire to pursue?

6)      Do you any experience of the said field and have seen how work gets done there?

7)      Are you passionate enough to keep trying if your work doesn't succeed once?

8)      Do you believe you are one of the people born to stand out and will do whatever it takes to do it?

I completed my MBA in finance and took up a financial job only to realise how unhappy I was. It paid me very well but I was bored every morning to go to work. I did not look forward to mornings. When you start your day like that, the rest is just left to be imagined.

Fashion/Designing always amazed me since childhood. I had seen my mom work as a fashion designer and I would love to attend to her customers and help them make choices. They appreciated me being around, and life was great that way.

However I did not have the courage to pursue a fashion course and wait forever for my career to kick off. Fortunately I got an opportunity and I am associated with an esteemed shoe brand now. Life is great once again. But the transition wasn't easy. A degree in design would have done wonders to my career and in hindsight I wish someone really pushed me to do it.

Don’t worry too much about the consequences if you have answered a ‘Yes’ to most of the question above, you will surely make it. Go for your dream.

A very famous quote I would like to share by Steve Jobs which sums up what I have been trying to convey.