Hey everyone!
The holiday season is upon us finally, and 2017 is coming to an end. Well, I can't believe how quickly this year has passed yet how slow this month has been. This year has been rather a difficult one for me - as I saw a lot of ups and downs - personally and professionally.

But, the best part of living through the last month of each year is to look back at how things fared for you - where you got wrong, and what you can do to make the new year the best one ever. And that's why I can't just wait for this year to end, so that I can gear up for new beginnings, bigger goals and better things to happen.

Well, I wanted to pour down these thoughts, but coming back to this post - it was shot sometime in November - in the fashion hub of Delhi, Shahpur Jat. I have had this white shimmer skirt in my wardrobe since sometime, but never got a chance to wear it.


Most of us tend to keep shimmers and metallics for evenings or events, but I decided to wear it finally for a daytime look. I paired this Zara skirt with a lacy top and bralette from Forever 21 to compliment the silhouette of the skirt.


A white statement bag from GUESS and wedges from Charles & Keith finished this dressy look, while I accessorized it with a pair of sleek earrings, a beige Fossil watch and a floral Accessorize bracelet.

Top : Forever 21 Bralette : Forever 21 Skirt : ZARA Shoes : Charles & Keith Bag : GUESS Watch : Fossil Bracelet : Accessorize Earrings : Gifted (from Malaysia)

Wearing metallics in the day can be tricky, but if done right, it can make you stand out of the crowd in a good way. Make sure you balance your shimmer or sequin garment with neutrals and solids.

If you want to go metallic from head-to-toe, pick a delicately sequined maxi dress and pair it with a pair of booties. If sequined outfit sounds too much to try in day, go for a more comfortable look by pairing your monochrome outfit with a pair of sequined ballet flats or a shimmer scarf that can add instant oomph to your look.

Photography : The Picture Phactory

What do you think of this shimmering look for daytime? Have you already tried this trend? Let me know in Comments below!
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Nitika

Hey lovelies!
It's a lovely weekend and I finally have the time for myself, to work on the blog and share my latest fashion picks. I also made a big luxury purchase last week which I am really dying to share with you all in the coming posts.

But in today's post, I am just sharing my new found-love : this pastel H&M tulle skirt which is a classic wardrobe choice with endless possibilities to style.

Now, tulle skirts have been famous since ages, but Carrie Bradshaw from Sex in the City made a tutu the it-skirt that all the fashionistas had to have in their wardrobes.
She not only rocked these skirts with confidence but also gave us endless ways to style them, no matter what the occasion is.

I earlier styled one of my mini tutu skirts for the India Fashion Week couple of years back in this post . So, when I saw this beautiful pastel skirt in the H&M store few weeks back, I knew this is going to my summer favorite for all those lunch dates with my BFFs.

Top : Vero Moda Skirt : H&M Wedges : Charles & Keith Bag : Charles & Keith Watch : Michael Kors Necklace : Pipa & Bella Bracelets : Aldo Earrings : Pipa & Bella

I dressed up my skirt with this tropical print off-shoulder top from Vero Moda which perfectly blends with the pastel tone of the skirt. I completed the look with my Charles & Keith sling bag and wedges in monotones to add a minimalist touch to the look.

Keeping the accessories bare minimum as always, I just picked my favorite pearl choker from Pipa & Bella , dangler earrings, bracelets from Aldo and an animal-print Michael Kors watch.

Hey lovelies,

Hope you are all enjoying the first weekend of the new year! With the holiday season now over. it's time to get back to work - and well surely none of us like getting back to office after a short vacation over the new year or holiday festivities.

But well, you can easily avoid the Monday blues by turning up at work in your best outfits and remind everyone of your classy style.

One of my favorite picks for formal wear this season are the cropped trousers or culottes which are a perfect change from the regular pants, without looking too casual or boring.

I recently picked this pair of multi-colored striped cropped pants from ZARA that has a refreshing color palette and gives me endless choices to style them this winter. But my favorite pairing has to be with this frilly satin top from H&M which is dressy yet purely classy.

Check out in pictures how I styled this outfit during a recent shoot :

Top : H&M Pants : ZARA Shoes : Charles & Keith Bag : Pierre Cardin Watch : GUESS Bracelets : Accessorize

If you also want to liven up your work wardrobe this winter, I would truly recommend getting a pair of culottes or cropped trousers - that are easy to wear for a more stylish workday.

You can play with a lot of prints or solid patterns, and dress them up from uptown chic to downtown cool easily by pairing them right with a dressy blouse or a fitted shirt.

Location C/O : JW Marriott Aerocity, Delhi Photography : Palak Bohara

Have you tried Culottes this season? What's your favorite Work wardrobe trend? Let me know in the Comments below.
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Nitika

Hey lovelies!
The holiday/party season is upon us finally! And I am sure, you all would be sorting out looks for Christmas and New Year Eve already.

Well if you haven't found your perfect outfit yet, I have got some amazing tips and outfit inspiration on how to get an edgy and unique look this season by mixing different textures.

While this look dates back to the Fashion Week and kept lying in my blog drafts, I believed now is the right time to share the pictures plus more deets on how to get a similar look.

Silk tops are the must-haves this winter as luxe wardrobe additions and a perfect style will definitely elevate your style this season. The best part is that silk can be dressed up or down in many ways, depending upon the mood or occasion.

And when it came to dressing up for a stylish evening with the best fashionistas in town, I decided to style my embellished silk shirt from Sue Mue with a lace pencil skirt and a gold belt for a balanced yet trendy appeal.

Shirt : Sue Mue Skirt : Forever 21 Heels : Charles & Keith Belt : Forever New Watch : FOSSIL Bracelet : Accessorize Bag : Charles & Keith

If you are also a fan of silk, and want to opt for a dressy yet different look this holiday season - you can also style a silk shirt or top in many ways to achieve the right look.

For a casual day-out with your BFFs, pair a classy silk shirt with your favorite jeans or leggings and add a pair of sky-high pumps to add some casual-edge to your style. If you've got a silk blouse in a gorgeous jewel tone or with intricate work or embellishments like mine, pair it with a pencil skirt or layer over a shift dress for an unmatched style.

Don't forget to accessorize your look with complimenting jewellery and a statement bag for a model off-duty style.


What's your go-to party outfit this holiday season? Let me know in Comments below!
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Nitika

Hey everyone!
I am back with the first outfit post of the month, featuring my look for the day I attended the ongoing Amazon India Fashion Week.

The theme of the AIFW SS'17 is India Modern Festive, and for me festive season is all about comfort and class. That's why, to match up to the theme, I dressed up in a chic outfit that isn't very festive in the actual term but gives a glimpse of an Indo-fusion look.

I paired a black crop top from Vero Moda with my favorite black jeggings from ZARA, and highlighted the basic look with a long cape shirt dress from KAZO.


To add a dash of bling to my outfit, I wore a pair of reflectors from Aldo and broke the monotone of the look with a leopard print box bag from Charles & Keith.

Top : Vero Moda Cape : KAZO Pants : ZARA Sunglasses : Aldo Watch : FOSSIL Bracelets : Aldo Shoes : Charles & Keith Bag : Charles & Keith

Pic : Taranjeet Singh

I also was able to attend the Fashion Week on Day 4, and would share my quirky outfit that I wore shortly. Meanwhile, don't forget to follow me on my social media handles for daily updates from my blogging journey.

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Nitika

Hey lovelies!

I am back with the first post of March. While writing this post I realized that its the first time that I haven't posted anything in the first half of any month. But well, what can I say, I have been feeling low lately and wanted a brief break from blogging.

It was the first day of Amazon India Fashion Week today and I felt really nice to be getting back to my schedule, meeting my blogger buddies and checking out some amazing shows from my favorite designers. While talking to a few friends, I realized how they have been missing my Shopping Haul posts. I do share all my hauls on Instagram regularly, but yes, I have been a little lazy when it comes to including them on the blog.

But I have decided, that from now on, while I post my hauls on Instagram, I will also update the same on the blog (Pakka Promise), so that all my lovely readers stay updated with the same too.

To start with, I am sharing my recent shopping hauls which I have already shared on Instagram. (Next time, I will be adding individual images with more details.)

L to R : Tank Top - Forever 21 Wedges - Forever 21 Milk Bag, Bracelet, Pendant - Accessorize Beige Heels - Charles & Keith Top and Black Pants - ZARA Rings, Necklace - Forever 21 Flats - H&M

This haul dates back two weeks, while I did shop again last week which I will share in a separate post. The Charles & Keith heels were a steal on 40% off and the Accessorize bag on 70% off while rest of the things I bought from the fresh merchandise.

NYX Matte cream lipsticks : Stockholm, Abu Dhabi, Antwerp, San Paulo, Amsterdam and Monte Carlo

 I love NYX matte cream lipcolors which have a long staying power and amazing formula that doesn't over-dry the lips. I recently bought these colors when they were back in stock at Sephora.

L to R : Skirt, Sweatshirt, Sweater and Tees - Chumbak Clutch - Claire's Necklace - Claire's

This haul dates back to last month when an End-of-season sale was going on at Chumbak and I managed to get all of the clothes at upto 50% off.

Foundation : Revlon Lipcolor : MAC High Drama Watch : Michael Kors Bag : Virtue Lady

This haul again dates back to a couple of weeks when I visited DLF Promenade with a friend and couldn't help buying this trendy clutch from a brand called Virtue Lady, Matte lipcolor from MAC and my swanky new watch from Michael Kors.

I have done a couple of more hauls in the last week from Aldo, Body Shop, Marks & Spencer and Loreal but I will share them in the next post. Let me know if you would like to see more of my shopping hauls on the blog or just on Instagram.

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Nitika

Hey everyone!

As I have received amazing response to my last 2 posts covering my favorite Clothing and Beauty brands at Select CITYWALK, Delhi - I have decided to do a couple of more posts covering more brands that I love shopping at my favorite Shopping Destination in Delhi.

Select CITYWALK boasts of so many popular and great brands, that they can't be covered in just 1 post. So, in today's post I will be writing about my favorite Footwear brands that are present in this Shoppers' Haven.

• STEVE MADDEN - Knowing my love for STEVE MADDEN shoes, I really can't begin this list without mentioning this iconic brand. Steve Madden is an international brand that is known for its designs that are innovative, fun, sometimes wild and always spot-on-chic. 

• ALDO : Although, I own only 2 pairs from Aldo, it still remains one of the most popular shoe brands at Select CITYWALK. Located at the Ground Floor, just opposite Sephora, ALDO offers high-quality fashion footwear, leather goods and accessories.

• CHARLES & KEITH : This is another brand which I love after Steve Madden, for their high quality and comfortable heels. 

• ROSSO BRUNELLO : The high-end footwear brand Rosso Brunello is brought to India by Da Milano, the hub of exquisite italian leather accessories. 

• Dune LONDON : I have previously reviewed the Select CITYWALK store of Dune London on the blog and really liked their trendy collection of Shoes for Men & Women.

Hey everyone!
The weather is acting crazy these days and I spend my mornings unable to decide whether I should wear light, summer clothes or somewhat warm clothes. While most of us are confused what to call this weather, I think I am gonna call it Spring because I am loving how the days are pleasant and I can go about town wearing breezy clothes and jackets without feeling hot or sweaty.

Therefore, for the first outfit post of this month, I decided to pair a beautiful Floral Maxi dress from MAX Fashion with a breezy shrug that's perfect to go for a lunch date or shopping with friends.

I already own a couple of floral dresses in light colors, but this blue maxi dress from MAX has a complete spring-vibe to it with its bright color and vibrant print. It is an off-shoulder dress with an elasticized bust that fits perfectly.  As the weather was relatively cool, I paired it up with a sheer floral pattern shrug from MAX and tied it up in a knot to give it the look of a crop-top.

I tried to keep the accessories minimal by just adding a statement neckpiece from Accessorize to my bare neck, an ALDO bracelet and a sleek watch from ALDO. I also carried a cute sling bag from MAX which is spacious enough to hold all my essentials.

Have a look at how I styled this flowy dress :

Dress : MAX Fashion Shrug : MAX Fashion Bag : MAX Fashion

Hey lovely readers!
Hope you all are doing great and enjoying the chilly weather. I recently reviewed my experience at the Warren Tricomi salon in Delhi here, and recently also went through my first sitting for a Laser Hair reduction at one of the premium Beauty Clinics which I will reveal shortly.

Today's outfit dates back to a few weeks during the launch of the Livon Silk Serum in Delhi and the post title refers to my current favorite lippy - Sultry - Revlon Colorburst Matte lip balm. The event had a theme of Pink and Gold, and because I wasn't in a mood to wear a girly pink, I decided to wear a wine colored dress I recently purchased from French Connection.

To complete the look I paired my stappy sandals from Charles & Keith - which also happen to be my first C&K pair - with a sling bag from Milanoo.com . A golden FOSSIL watch and my Sultry lippy were just perfect to get ready for the evening.

Here are few pictures of what I wore to the event -

Dress - French Connection Heels - Charles & Keith Bag - Milanoo.com Watch - FOSSIL On my Lips - Revlon Sultry lip balm