THE RED FUNNEL NECK

color..what a pleasant joy to eyes!.....style: funnel neck way....Contrasting black gingham trim does wonders with the flashy red...asymmetric hem !!!

oops...sorry for so many crazy details. But, Sonakshi's Jacket caught my eyes! I love the silhouette, color and trim combinations, well..everything about the jacket....!
PS: did you notice the shoes?? ;)

my trend on toes victim of the day!

DO YOUR DENIMS!

Well, I have been thinking a lot on bringing this blog closer to you guys with more of the DIY and inspirational contents rather than putting up some fashion week news. OK, even if sometimes I do that, please don't mind! I would surely add up some detail to make that post more faithful. ;)


so, its about doing something to your denims this time.
check out some fun stuff you can do to your old pair of denims which still fit you so well that you just don't want to get rid of 'em: tear, patch, doodle, scribble, attach, embroider, paint .....whatever you feel like after looking at these pictures!
All images via wgsn.com

SODA UNBOTTLED

It is normal if you wonder why I named this post as ‘Soda Unbottled’. Nothing like that stands out from her outfit though! Well, her name is Sai Sangeet Paliwal and she has her own label for home furnishings named SODA UNBOTTLED!

I met her on a Sunday at one of my fav hangout places in Bangalore. Turns out she graduated from NIFT ages ago (doesn’t seem like that, does it?) and opened up her label in 2007. Check out her facebook page here.
I feel like aiming at one shot and nailing two down. Yay!!

About her style first- Electric red and blue pop out of her like the soda is unbottled. Abstract floral printed top in chiffon puts a splash of colours on her. And the blue shoes and the red bag ordinate with it.







Well, I love your style. And your label too. Checkout a few pictures I fetched from her FB page with permission. Home products like cushions, clocks, lamps etc...in the unusual SODA way:

MEN-IN-LINEN

Just when it comes to men, whether life or fashion, I JUST CAN’T THINK! Ha-ha...Well, here I can’t think of any starting note! ;)
Yes..Yes...this post goes for men! And this post goes for Linen.
Ooh, I am in love with linen and what can I say about Men in Linen :D

So..yeah..Linen (and men) talks now:
It is old and it is raw. It is rich and it is so much in fashion.
Let's just say it was the official uniform of the guys who built the pyramids. And as the granddaddy of all natural fibres, it asks for too much care as well. It's like when you buy Linen, you also buy wrinkles! There was a time, in the 1920s, linen material was reserved only for white handkerchiefs and pocket squares. And now... the time has begone! Hence
LINEN SHIRTS. LINEN PANTS. LINEN SHORTS. LINEN JACKETS. LINEN KURTAS. LINEN ..LINEN..LINEN everywhere!

And I would say it’s a MUST-HAVE in every guy’s wardrobe!
Yes, there are too many stars drawn after linen
LINEN*******
Applying so many conditions, its numerous wrinkles and the care it needs! But, guys ought to compete with girls and their heels in some way afterall!

Here are some global fashion tips to flaunt Linen:


A plain linen tee speaking for itself accessorised lightly!


A shirt- plain white is so a must have. Pair it up raw like this or wear it tightly structured over your body, ergo, you seem to show-off your linen. Think of the classic white shirt and blue denim style!


The shirt and the scarf, that's what I call Linen-love! both look good!


A striped or a checked shirt gives you another story to talk. Ohk,,yeah, it looks more cool in a texture!” the short sleeves make it apt for summers.


And as the sky is baked, the summer definitely calls for linen and the neutral colours it is famous for. Here's a basic color rule for linen outfits: colored linen shirts go with white, gray or beige linen pants; white linen shirts go with colored, gray or beige linen pants.


A kurta style in linen shows your comfort.


linen shorts- a new cool casual statement- has put the product out of your house!




And now we are seriously talking about linen. The linen suites and blazers...ooh! rumpled or settled??...neat or raw??? Classy or casual?? Your call!
Linen blazers match best with jeans, wool or linen pants of a contrasting color. When it comes to matching shirts with linen blazers, any sweater, button-down or T-shirt in a muted color will make you look good.



Its sure that linen is fashionable- the slim cuts in silhouettes for pull-overs and jackets line this.


Some brands like Paul Smith, Billy Reid, Tommy Hilfiger, Levi’s, Esprit, Allen Solly, Scullers, Urbana have come up with amazing Linen merchandise. There are many more. Yeah, summer’s gone but I tell you, Linen is awesome.
MIX AND MATCH; LIVE LARGE IN LINEN; AFTERALL, EVERYONE LOVES MEN-IN-LINEN!!
Images via the sartorialist, ASOS, Selecticism, French Connection.