Style-Delights: April 2013

April 29, 2013

Lookbook: Ikat Print Maxi Dress & Zolie Designs Necklace

I have a long time love affair with maxi dresses. I remember seeing old pictures of my mom in 70s in beautiful maxi dresses and thinking she has to be the most beautiful woman in the world! I think those images make me think of maxi dresses as the ultimate feminine dressing! I saw this ikat printed one from Willow and Clay...
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April 27, 2013

Book review: Whole Nine Yards - Art Of Draping a 'Sari'

If you are from India, or have been to India, or know of the fact that there a country named India, you must be aware of the exquisite garment 'Sari' - the unofficial, national dress of India. It is a garment that is mysterious (it is not stitched, how do you wear it?), it is sexy (you can drape it to reveal the sinuous curve...
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April 26, 2013

Diane von Furstenberg for Gap Kids: Limited Time Explorers Collection

What's prettier (and way cuter) than a DVF dress? A DVF dress for a little girl! Seriously, this designer-retailer collaboration thing gets exciting with every new capsule collection! Diane von Furstenberg had debuted her collection for Gap Kids in 2012 and  for her second capsule collection (for newborns upto 14 year olds), the genius...
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April 25, 2013

Wishlist Of Pretty Things & Lorraine Tyne Jewelry Giveaway Winner

I love pretty things. I love beautiful delicate things. I love cotton candy movies (you know the ones where they show New York in its full Spring/Fall glory and none of the cigarette butts on the street or stinky subway stations at the rush hour!), I love romantic books where the guy always understands the girl's point of...
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April 24, 2013

Chicnova Giveaway (Open Internationally!)

Today I bring you an international giveaway by Chicnova.com, the hong Kong based online store that carry fabulous chic apparel, bags, shoes and accessories. They have free shipping worldwide and their merchandise is just perfect for Spring/Summer. On trend and beautiful, Chicnova offers versatile pieces for modern woman. Remember...
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April 23, 2013

Style Trend: Trapezoid Bags

I can see Grace Kelly in her pleated full skirt carrying one of these in her gloved hands, or Mrs Draper (current or former) sporting them, sashaying down Madison Ave after a stylish lunch with Don! And I can see Gwen Stefani rocking her crazy cool outfit with these bags. The structured, sophisticated bags in trapezoid shape...
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April 21, 2013

Spring Brights And Black & White

Someone is obsessed with colored denim. That someone would be me. You want proof? Look at this!! What can I do, some things are just too pretty to not repeat! This coral jeans I picked up from Strawberry store (I am not sure if it is a national chain, in NYC there are a few of them) for just $13 last year! (Yes, I have an eye...
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