TRAVELLORE

Different seasons of the year,

Thoughts come by and hitch across.

Some for as long as a line drawn on water,

While some like a scar on the skin.

As a hippie state of mind,

They wander inside out.

To diffuse smell of all the time

It feels like

Begone bitter a sweet child of mine.

Blank sometimes.

Sometimes with tears of smile.

And all the other times,

Like an urge to make it by,

To live again, either rectify.

 I walk with a suitcase full of them,

And travel between a mind-full generations.

Its a long way to go,

I am here sitting on a bench,

Waiting for my next train.

SECOND TO NONE- THE 220 FLEA MARKET

Hasn’t shopping these days become boring?

Kudos to the mall culture, you can find the same shoes you were drooling on (and also got them at a hefty price) on a girl walking right ahead of you.

But, you see, God takes care of all his children. Hence, there are flea markets.

Flea markets are small bazaars of a temporary raw setup where people with creative ideas of new/old products, upcoming labels, bartering etc. put up stalls. They can be based on design concept, selling fruits and vegetables or stand with themes such as up-cycling/re-cycling of products as a green step of moving closer to nature.

Second-to-None is one such flea market completely on a concept of re-use, re-cycle, up-cycle and the green idea. It took place at Jaaga on KH road on a Sunday. People who put up stalls came up with some amazing green ideas in their minds.

It feels great to acknowledge and come across such people- making new things out of the old, keeping memories revived or simply giving a rebirth to some old discarded material.

Here are the glimpses. And the details will follow up in the next posts! :)

VARIOUS STALLS AND PRODUCTS AT 220

LUCKY CHARMS BY A HUNDRED HANDS

MESSAGE ON A BOTTLE BY ANOKHI PLANET

QUIRKY RECIPES BY ENTHU CUTLETS

TOTALLY INNOVATIVE TIN CANS BY KARAASHILP

BRINGING GARDENS BACK TO THE CITY BY MY SUNNY BALCONY

ORIGAMI ARTIST KRISHNA WITH HIS VERSATILE HAT. BLOG

KEYBOARD RINGS BY PINK NATION

FABRIC EARRING BY TATTVAM

REDESIGNED WINE BOTTLES BY THAALAVATTAM- A MUSIC BAND

READY TO MAKE GIFT WRAPPING KIT BY PRISHTH

MASK OF THE URBAN SPIRIT BY SHARWARI TILLOO

PAPER MACHE LAMPS BY STUDIO REFRESH- ARTIST RAVI RATNAKAR

And continuing with the green concept, that's how the place was- Jaaga with vertical plant installations all over the walls. 

VERTICAL PLANTS- A CONCEPT BY FREEMAN MURRAY AT JAAGA

cheers

Pranita

NEON-ised FLORALS

Summer's totally coming over now! And so are summer trends! :)

With florals considered a classic style for perfect for summers and neon making its way back in- a combination of both has caught my eye. 

PS- I am posting this article on InFB remix. 

Quick tips:

• Leggings in various colors and even floral prints are a must have this summer.
• Try Neon in prints and patterns to make it look fresh and busy and eye-catching- not just flat.
• Its the color that speaks your mood and also effects it. So, opt for lovely bright colors in florals suitable for summer which look light and bright.
• Try dresses, skirts, leggings or scarves instead of the regular floral tops of the "Been there, done that" situation.
• If going for floral tops, ignore the blue and black denims. Alternatively, try colored bottoms. They look awesome.:)

Go bloom! :)

Cheers

Pranita

BULL'S EYE- LOUIS VUITTON

Louis Vuitton shows a lovely concept of window display for its Spring/Summer 13 collection.

With the Bull's eye at the product, all darts in colorful spring colors pointing at it!

Totally love it!

Picture taken at UB city, Bangalore!

SUMMERS WITH LINEN!

Linens in summer- a complete relief!

Cauvery posing in a Forever21 Linen jacket.

LOOK WHAT I FOUND!

While spending my Sunday with ice tea in one hand and taking my regular retail therapy sessions, I ran into this "Most Apt Message Tee ever"- "Visit my Blog" from Ginger at lifestyle. 

And I feel so proud wearing it (thinking that this message actually means something to me), totally an involuntary pick when I think what to wear every other day!

Prompting all bloggers to go get one for themselves! :) 

you'll feel proud and happy too! 

cheers

Indigo Dhotis

Comfortable Indigo dhotis give a nice look for summer. With a natural dyed cotton fabric and a loose silhouette and the amazing print designs, it looks smart and is easy to dress into!

Photo: Megha at Forum Mall.

Cheers,

Hidden under shade, Bright over Neon!

With summers making their way, We seek shade and brighten up our day with NEON!

Thanks Aparna for the picture! 

Cheers

VERTICAL / HORIZONTAL- A STRIPE SITUATION

VERTICAL HORIZONTAL Akangsha looks fab! <3 PS: Ignore my expressions! 

Stripes all the way for Summers!

Stripes: A staple of everyone's wardrobe are as usual in this summer as well.

Every print, design or silhouette we wear has some science behind it. Pair them with right pieces and tame the stripes on you.Either for lazy weekends or desks or dinners, they can make you look comfy and smart at the same time.

Quick facts to digest- 

You already know it!

Vertical stripes make you look taller than the horizontal ones. Not that you should never wear horizontal stripes, but you can always coordinate them smartly on tees with silhouettes that give illusion to your body shape. Eg. Akangsha wearing a horizontal striped tee with puffed sleeves.

Fit into them right!

Keep in mind that whatever you try should always fit you correctly. A lose striped dress might not show your curves

Accent always works!

Accented stripes with accessorries such as bags, shoes, scarves or brooches are always the saviour of your last minute outfit decisions. Pair your regular denims and tops with a bit of striped accessories popping here and there.

Color them all!

Especially for the summers when the colors are all bright and happy, stripes just look great as a lovely rainbow in the sky. And try wearing solid colored denims or skirts with them. You'll just catch everyone's eye!

Mixing is good!

Mix stripes with solids or maybe other prints- florals or polka dots. But remember keeping a breathing space in you look.

Flying in a skirt!

Skirts are like the coolest thing to wear in summers. Flaunt in them with horizontal stripes and you wouldn't have to worry if you look fat in horizontal stripes.

Maxi saved for the last!

Yes, yes, Maxi dresses with a comeback in a super-huge way for evening parties and weekend fun look A-mazing with stripes. 

Have a happy stripe hunting!

Cheers

WEEKEND RECIPE!

Seasons may keep on changing, but the way you treat yourself on a weekend should never be unnatural. So, when its scorching hot - the tip is:

"Change your dressing style but not your weekend plans."

After all, you dress to be comfortable too, not only stylish! And, dressing with comfort and in style together proves you smart. Ain't it?

Absorb some quick facts for summer dressing-

• Cottons, linen and voile absorb sweat from your body and keep you dry. Avoid wearing sateen or polyester. 
• I know 'Black' looks awesome, but it can make you feel gruesome. It absorbs heat at higher level than other colors. Hence, pastels and neon are declared to be a summer trend. Not  just the reason that they only look awesome. ;)
• Feel good factor for dressing- Spring yourself up. I mean Adding florals to your look.
• Carry some water, SPF lotion, deodorant in your mini bag. Always.
• Whatever you wear - the final and the must-have trim is your shades. Always!

More tips coming with the next Look! :)

Cheers

Pranita