How to glam up your work look!!- Part V- Friday

Fridays are the days when you are nearing the end of a satisfying week and look forward to that eagerly awaited weekend!! So put the best foot forward with this look and set rhythm for the weekend ahead.

Fridays are like the setting sun or may be the changing leaves of fall... So why not choose a colour that signifies this change... Orange!

A nice citrus orange bandage dress teamed with a beige boyfriend jacket completes your day look for Friday. To add some style and pattern lets throw in a beige-animal printed bag with a pair of beige ballerinas. Step out in style in your favourite aviators and a stylish watch to keep track of your party plans! ;)

Here is how you do it:



To Get into the night look, slip outta your jacket and add some bling. A gold sling clutch bag paired with a pair of gold sandals or pumps. If you are a bling lover (like me!) add some statement jewellery..may be a pair of earrings or a chunky bracelet! Put on some bronzer, touch up your make-up and you are ready to go!

Here is a peek:



Where to get the look:

DAY LOOK

Bandage Dress- The one in the picture is a Hervé Léger. But you can get one at Reiss(Waterfeild Road, Bandra), Wardrobe (Pali), White Peacock (Bandra, parallel to KFC), Blush (Bandra), H20 (Pali Hill), Preciosa (Bandra), God Made me Funky (Turner Road, Bandra),Si Branche (Pali). The dress would cost you anything between Rs 800-1500/-

Boyfriend Jacket- For a cheap bargain.... head to any of the stores above. Else head to Zara.... Zara has got these jackets in some amazing style and colors. You can also try Espirit, Mango, Promod or Tommy. Branded- Rs 2500-4000/- Non Branded- Rs 800- 1200/-

Bag: Mango, Zara, Veromoda, Only, Esbeda... For good bargains head to Leather Fashion (Bandra), Reisse (Waterfield Road, Bandra), Kink (Waterfield road, Bandra), Khodal (Elco). You canalso check the street stalls along linking road, lokhandwala, Colaba causeway! Branded- Rs 2000-4000/- Non Branded- Rs 800- 1500/-

Aviators- Rayban, For super cheap funky coloured aviators head to Colaba Causeway! Branded- Rs3000/- up Non Branded- For as cheap as Rs 70/- !!

Ballerinas- Tresmode, Sole to Soul, Metro, Charles and Keith, Only.... For a good bargain head to Khodal(Bandra, hill road), Trios (Bandra, hill road), Besos (Turner Road, next to Gloria Jean),Reiss (Waterfeild Road, Bandra). Also check the lane opposite Reliance Trendz on Hill road Bandra, There is a small shoe shop where you will find some of the most amazing shoes and flats! Branded- Rs 800-1500/- Non Branded: Rs 150- Rs 600/-

NIGHT LOOK

Earrings and chunky bracelet- Accessorize, God Made me Funky, Besos, Reiss, Le Bijou!! You might get the best pick from linking road (stall opposite KFC, Bandra) and Colaba causeway is also an absolute treat! At a store- Rs200-500/-, Street side- Rs 50 onwards.http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif

Shoes- Catwalk, Aldo, Tresmode..they ve ghttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifot some amazing collection. Steve Madden if you have got the big bucks! Alternatively..head to the shoe stores mentioned above for the ballerina! Branded- Rs 1500-3000/- Non Branded- Rs 500-1000/-

Gold Clutch- Holi, Esbeda, Reisse, Accessorize. Check out street side stall at Colaba Causeway! Rs 800 up at a branded outlet. Rs 150-300/- at street side stall

TGIF!!!

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How to glam up your work look!!- Part IV- Thursday

Its almost the weekend and while you chase those deadlines and finish your last minute work..you are also excited about catching up with your girls for the much awaited 'girls night'. For the uninitiated, most clubs host ladies night on Thursdays where they offer huge discounts and free shots. So Thursday is one of the days when you want a look that can go from day to night without much hassle. At the same time you also want to look nice and feminine! Here is how you can get that look

Ruffles, lace and bows always add drama to otherwise plain blouse and tops.
So head to your favourite store and grab one ruffled or laced top, its back in trend and highly feminine.

Team it up with a black or dark coloured trousers. Dark, because we have a long day (n night) ahead its wise to go for a darker shade of pants so you don't have to fear dropping something and staining it.

With a top so dramatic, lets go easy on the neck accessory and earrings. A simple diamond or coloured stud earring should work. You can always slip an elegant bracelet or a stylish watch to the look.

Shoes of course are very important since its 'the' night... but again considering you will be in them through the day... comfort becomes as important here as style. A pair of wedges should be the perfect choice here!

To add to the finishing touches carry some basic make up like bronzer, kohl pencil and your favourite lipstick which can be doubled up as a blush if needed.

Where to head:

Ruffled/Lace tops- The first brand that comes to my mind is Forever New, they have got some amazing lace and ruffled tops. FCUK is good with ruffles too. Other brands you could check are Mango, M&S, Promod, H&M. For Sasta, sundar and tikav option you can head to Kodal (linking road,Bandra), Wardrobe (Pali, Bandra), Blush (Near Leena Mogre), Reisse and Ritzy (waterfield road, Bandra).

Black Trousers- Zara, Mango, M&S, Espirit and UCB. For discounted stuff you can head to Reisse and Ritzy, Cloths Rack, Karma Kola, Preciosa all around Bandra and Khar.

Nude Bag- Leather Fashion (Bandra), Esbeda, Chaos (Bandra- linking road). You can also check out Preciosa and Ritzy for some stylish bags.

Nude Pumps- The one in the picture is a Salvatore Ferragamo. But I found http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifa close match at Bata (Believe me!) Other places you can head to are Tresmode, Aldo... for good bargains try Trios, Shoe Society, Shops along Waterfield road.

Watch- In the picture- Guess. If you don't want to splurge on expensive watches you can check out for deals on sites like Fashionandyou. If not, you can get a close copy from Colaba Causeway, Shop Around the Corner, Lokhandwala and ofcoz good old Alfa.

Yayy the weekend is here :)) Friday coming soon!!!!

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How to glam up your work look!!- Part III- Wednesday

So its middle of the week and you are already looking forward to Friday!
Wednesdays are the days when you can have some fun with your look! So why not try some desi-ness..... Read on to know how!

Lets take the colour synonymous with sunshine, happiness et all.. Yes Yellow! A mustard yellow top paired with a off white cropped trouser. And to give that desi tadka.. lets add some chunky bangles in colours of gold n copper and a colourful pair of Kolhapuri flats (lets give our feet some rest, shall we?)...n yes we can definitely do with some bling... the copper-gold bag!



How to get this look..

Mustard Kurti- Anokhi (Waterfeild road, Bandra), Mela (Pali, Bandra), Vitamin K (Taxi, Linking road, Khar), Global Desi (Branches at many places including Bandra).... for a good bargain you might want to check out the street shops along Hill road and Colaba causeway! Pretty good stuff!

White cropped pants- Cloths Rack for cheap discounted stuff or if you are a brand conscious person then head to Benetton, Zara, CK or your preferred brand.

Chunky Bangles- Anokhi, Accessorize...but I think I would go to the street side stalls again! Amazing variety, lovely colours, in every shape, form and size. Check out Colaba causeway, linking road, hill road, lokhandwala market et all. Check out the latest stuff on the streets...which is a bunch of colored bangles in red, green, blue or brown clustered with gold/silver bangles. Rate- Rs 70-100/-

Bag- The bag in the picture is a YSL... but a copper-gold tote is easily available at any other brand as well! Try the street stalls if not head check out Kodal at Elco, Bandra, Kink, Leather Fashion (opp Leena Mogre), Esbeda.

Colourful Kolhapuris- Check out the lane opposite KFC, linking road, bandra... you get some of the best Mojris and Kolhapuris along that street. You can also head to Colaba causeway!If not check out good old Catwalk, Sole to Soul, Inc.5, Metro etc!

Hope this helps.. Any questions/ comments are welcome! :)

Rest of the week.... Coming Soon!

How to glam up your work look!! - Part II- Tuesday

So in continuation with "How to glam up your work look" Here is Tuesday!

So you are kinda over the Monday morning blues, and more or less accepted the next 4 days of the week. But how to make your otherwise boring Tuesday mornings fun! Lets pop some colour to the wardrobe!Here is how:



Pop of colour: The Fuchsia pink top- If you are not a pink person..head to Zara for some of the most amazing colors.. they have got some lovely blues, orange, Greens! Also Colour block has come back with a big bang and is the hottest trend right now! Get some amazing combinations and team them up with pants/ skirts!

Black pencil skirt- Again a must have! I have always had a problem with the size though..... So if you don't find your size at the usual brands, head to your favourite designer and get one stitched.

Black pumps- Aldo, Tresmode, Charles & Keith. If not head to good old Waterfield road/linking road!

Black bag- Esbeda, Baggit, Veronica (Lokhandwala),Kink (Bandra), Si branche, many more.

Charms- Swarovski, Accessorize.

You can also use some trendy hairbands or hair clutchers to keep your tresses away! A scarf is also perfect to beat the sun.... when not wearing it... twist it around your bag.

Wednesday coming soon :)

How to glam up your work look!!- Part I- Monday

So today...I feel like writing about fashion..... rather fashionable office wear! Yes having a blog named 'Xpressions Unltd' gives me the liberty to write about anything and everything under the sun! ;)

So coming back to office wear! Have you ever noticed the office going crowd in Mumbai? Somehow they all look the same in a salwar kameez with their typical handbags and lunch box or laptop bags or in a plain black/beige trouser with a plain formal button down shirt! There are very very few people who dress differently.... who make even a Monday or a Wednesday look glamorous! And no you don't have to be working at Vogue or a fancy agency like O&M to look glam! Yes we don't have great weather in Mumbai.. so that rules out layering cloths or wearing crisp jackets. And our fabulous transport system (read trains)definitely doesn't allow one to wear a pretty silk blouse with stilettos and reach office without a wrinkle on the blouse or broken ankle or heal. So for most of us its comfort over style.

So I decided to explore some options to glam up up my week... n not just look forward to that one Friday for which i will save up that perfect skirt or the pretty lace top.

So here you go:

Monday

I usually prefer to wear White on Monday! Don't know whats my fixation with white... yes its my favourite colour.. but ya...Monday means white! :-|

So a pretty white blouse with a grey wide legged pants with a killer pair of pumps with some accessories. You can add a splash of colour with your bag or even with your shoes. Below is a dekho:



White blouse: a crisp white shirt is a must have. You can grab one from Mango/M&S if not you can even head to one of the stores on linking road.

Grey wide legged pants- Promod, Mango, Zara.

Bag- The one in the picture is a Birkin.. but you ll get imitations of this at the bag store opposite Leena Mogre Gym, Bandra.

Accessories- Linking Road has got these owls in various patterns, colours! they are super cool...and cheap!

Shoes- Aldo, Tresmode if not good old linking road. Also check out this store called Shoe Society near Bonobo, Bandra.

Tuesday to Friday... Coming Soon :)