Ideal Outfit For A Friend's Wedding

Weddings are an extravagant and intricate affair especially in India. Weddings are treated more like a festival in our country. Although with today's wedding fashion changing so rapidly, picking the right dress to wear at your friend's wedding can be a tricky task. With all that competition near you, you can not look anything less than perfect.
Being a part of the Bride gang one has to attend all the functions. The main three functions are the Sangeet, Mehendi and the wedding.
Here are three outfits that I think are ideal for the three functions I just mentioned.

OUTFIT 1 : MEHENDI OUTFIT

I usually do not prefer wearing the colour green but this Ananrkali is an exception. It starts as an olive green top portion, followed by a charteuse flare which ends in an ombre of olive green. The Chiffon dupatta has light embroidery to balance the plainness of the neckline. Towards the hemline is a beautiful, delicate, sequence pattern which is the essence of the outfit. I have worn a golden single bracelet with chunky designs of gold and white at intervals along with the perfect chaand bali.
I loved moving around the Mehendi party and dancing to the tunes of typical wedding songs in my flairy yet light mehendi outfit. An anarkali is a must if you are tall and slim. It highlights your features and makes you feel good about yourself.

OUTFIT 2: SANGEET OUTFIT 

For the Sangeet Function, I decided to keep my outfit simple yet trendy. I wore a Pink gown with flowers embroidered. This cap sleeved gown had sequence on it's sleeves and the hem. It was a floor touching gown in Gold and Rouge. I wore golden pencil heels with it. 

OUTFIT 3 : WEDDING OUTFIT 

When "the day" arrived, all I could think of wearing was a lehenga. After all what is an Indian Wedding without you wearing that pretty lehenga that you have been stacking up for such a long time. Here I have worn a Red And Golden Lehenga and accessorised it well with a maangteeka and big golden Jhumkaaas. To keep the look modern I have draped the dupatta in a different way instead of draping it in a traditional saree way. The best part about this look is that, it makes me look elegant and definitely a part of team bride. 

That's how I styled my outfits for my friend's wedding. Do let me know how you dressed up for your friend's wedding by tagging me on instagram with hashtag thefashioneater0. 

Until Next Time

Slay Everday

The Fashion Eater 

(Rashi Kajaria)

My Sunday Fashion

What comes to your mind when you hear the word 'Sunday'? I would definitely say that Sunday is a day when I can relax and shrug off all my worries in life, just for that one day. We spend one third of our life working, whether it be office, household work, studies etc. But Sunday is a day to relax and replenish your energy. Given that you have worked so hard it's not a crime to relax.
Personally on Sundays, I feel extremely lazy and love wearing something comfortable which will also protect me from the winter chill. Sometimes an oversized t-shirt and baggy pants work best for me. I opt for tracks or pyjamas, cute sweatshirts and to feel that I am still dressed up, I sometimes add a scarf. Tying my hair up in a bun and drinking a cup of hot chocolate while watching a chick flick makes my Sunday perfect. Since winters are here, I love wearing socks to keep myself warm.  Depending on where you live, the winter can be seriously brutal, and usually involves having to sacrifice your hair in order to pop on a hat and keep your head and ears warm. In that case I prefer wearing a beanie. It gives you a cute look. Beanies are nothing new for the style set, but they continue to be all the rage now that the weather has gotten cold. There is a fun fact about Beanies! It can make a person look cute on occasions and also a tomboy on some other occasion. It depends on how you style it.
In my look, I have worn a striped sweatshirt with ripped joggers and have worn a scarf of the same colour. I like keeping my Sunday fashion mono chromed, simple and the most important, comfortable. Yet I like to look fashionable even at home. This look does exactly that. I have worn printed white socks and a grey woollen beanie to compliment my winter look. I have also worn a cute pair of white unicorn slippers which gives me the princess-ey feel.
In case I need to curl out of bed and go to meet someone, I can easily restyle my hair, wear sneakers, get into a pair of jeans and I'm all set. Instead of wearing sneakers, wearing boots is also a good option. It has the tendency to give your outfit a swank look. Carrying a small bag or a clutch makes the outfit complete.

My Outfit 

Those Unicorn Slippers are my absolute favourite 

This is how I dress myself on a chilly Sunday. Do let me know how you like dressing up on Sundays through #thefashioneater0 on instagram.

Until Next Time, 

Slay Everyday,

Rashi

Things I Need In My Wardrobe

" Playing dress-up begins at age five and truly never ends."

-Kate Spade

I strongly believe in the quote I mentioned above. In fact we all do! Who doesn't like to dress up and look their best? But don't you always feel like you don't have anything to wear after a lifetime of shopping and fail to find the particular pieces when you need them ? Because I feel the same!

Here's what I own in my wardrobe which might help you when you go for shopping next. 

1.Basics: Basics are things that you know you can fall back on when you fail to choose anything for the occasion. If styled well, basics can be pretty versatile. I can wear my basic tees during summers as well as in the winters with the perfect coat to keep it chic. Ive built a strong foundation with a strategic selection of basics that will mix with almost everything in my closet. Who doesnt own their staple pair of jeans? Again they are very versatile but I experiment in many other types of bottoms like palazzos,skorts,etc. I own a pair of plain white palazzos and one floral print skort, which I like to style in different ways.

2. Party Wear: I love going to parties and want to look so spectacular that all eyes are on me but I scramble through my wardrobe for hours and end up wearing the same thing with a different crowd. The basics for party wear that I own are: 

    (i)Dresses: One thing I absolutely need are dresses. At least one LBD is necessary but my wardrobe is full of them! Along with LBD, it is essential to own a plain versatile dress and a printed one. A printed dress is my go to for a pool party or a sundowner where my LBD probably wont work, but the plain dress sure will!

  (ii) Tops & Bottoms: With so many new styles available now, it can be difficult to try to limit on the shopping but try to find a few staples. For me they are shimmery tops, cold and off shoulders and crop/tank tops. Here I try to choose either dark or eye catching colours which makes me stand out.  My favourite party wear bottoms are shorts and skirts. High waisted jeans look amazing for parties. Pencil and skater skirts are also one of my favourites and go with almost everything. Not a variety, but I own at least one of each type of these. 

3. Accessories & Shoes: All outfits are incomplete without accessories no matter how good your selection of clothes are. I need a chunky neckpiece, a choker or locket, a few unique cuffs and studs as staples. Scarves are very in especially during winters and are the most versatile accessories. Hats and caps can be worn in the summers. I prefer black ones which go with everything. Beanies are required in the winters, especially in severely cold places and I find them cute too! Shoes are a given. I personally feel that we do not need to own a closet of only shoes. I can suffice with a pair pencil heels/stilettos, sneakers and different types of flats of which one of them needs to be of a nude shade.

Hope you liked my post and that it will be of help to you. 

Until Next Time,

Slay Everyday,

Rashi

What does fashion mean to me?

                                “Fashion means diversity, variety and creativity.” 

                                                                    – Nuala

I strongly believe in the quote I mentioned above and by the end of this post I'm sure you will also start believing in the actuality of it. 
 Fashion means diversity because it is something which includes everyone. Each person should be able to see themselves represented in some way, shape, or form. Fashion is a glimpse into someone's personality, it is an art form. It is an individual's statement of self expression. If you had this misconception that fashion is for the slim and trim, then think again because the clothing industry has also now realised that a perfect body is not what everyone possesses. Fashion covers all domains. Whether a person is dusky or fair, slim or healthy. There are millions of combinations that equal beautiful because women around the globe are, in fact, beautiful.

Fashion means variety because it is a range of things of the same general class that are distinct in character or quality. Men and women differ in their features and appearances. As I mentioned above beauty comes in all shapes and sizes. Therefore to have something for everyone the fashion industry has a wide variety of clothing, accessories, shoes, bags etc. As time is passing by virgin goods are ruling the ballgame. 

Fashion means creativity because it is a form of expression. Fashion is an expression of oneself, a way to signify who you are, where you come from and what you believe in. Have you seen me? No. Therefore you will judge me not by my looks but how creatively I dress myself up and how I carry myself. Being creative means taking risks, ignoring doubt and facing fears. Fashion is feeling good about yourself. It is like taking inspiration from different places and people and putting them together to make something of your own, something that you are proud of and enjoyed creating.

What fashion means to one person will be completely different than the next. Fashion is very hard to be put into words. Fashion plays an important role in transformation and development as human beings. Fashion is a snapshot of what you like or how you feel at a particular time. It gives you confidence to approach everyday challenges. You can convey a different look every single day. It is not boring and it is something that everyone has to partake in, whether they like it or not. Fashion determines your mood. It is the way of introducing yourself without saying a word. 

Fashion also means a way of expressing your feelings. If I am feeling classy I would wear stilettos with a formal top and pants and a pair of big dangling earrings. The days I want to party I pull out my Little Black Dress with high heels. During summers, to look different I had teamed up my shorts with a black crop and a front open denim dress which I converted into a topcoat. When I feel sporty and I convince myself to workout I wear activewear. I love floral prints and colourful clothing but there are times when I get obsessed with black. It all depends upon my mood. Therefore mood plays a major role in my dressing. 

Fashion does not always mean that you have to wear what others wear. You can make your own style statement. Trends come and go but if you make your own style statement, who knows, you could be a trendsetter too!

Here are a few pictures of some of the trends that I had tried :

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                                                                                                               (The Fashion Eater)

                                                                                                                       

My Ideal Fashion Guru

       "Who is a fashion guru?" 

A guru is a person who some people regard as an expert or leader. People look up to them. They set an example which are followed by many. Hence, a "fashion" guru can be defined as a person who is great with fashion and always talks about it. A fashion guru is an person from whom people can take protracted fashion advice. Their trend is superseded by many. 

Fashion is a strange, fickle beast. It changes with the seasons, following new styles and the hottest celebrities' latest looks. What's cool now could be dorky next week. But this can get easier if you follow your fashion guru. Different people have different tastes and preferences and it's according to these that they idealise their fashion gurus. A Fashion Guru acts as a mentor and guide and he/she is the solution to all of your problems. Whenever I find myself in a fashion fix I end up going through the styles of my "ideal fashion guru."

"Who is my ideal fashion guru?"

My guru is known for her Grecian gowns, chunky neck pieces and high heels. Any guesses? 

Yes, I am talking about Sonam Kapoor, who has stamped her place as Bollywood's fashionista. This 5'9" beauty has featured on the cover pages of many Indian magazines and walked the ramp for famous designers like Tarun Tahiliani, Manish Malhotra and Anamika Khanna.  But what bewilders and amazes me is the fact that she is her own stylist. For Sonam designing is an art and she is constantly reinventing her style. Sonam says it is because of her mom that she possesses such talents. Her mother, Sunita Kapoor was a full-fledged designers and got visitors like Bollywood actresses and fashion models. Sonam even got to notice the kaarigars (workers) that worked on creating fine pieces of embroidery. And that led to her interest in garments. Sonam's sister Rhea is also a well known designer. 

Some of the Sonam Kapoor tips that i follow are:

1. Wear really high heels. Heels add the look to an outfit. Sonam's favourite being a pair from Dior.

2. The best options for a party are a tiny black sequenced dress or a silver sequenced dress with a red clutch.

3. Black tights are in this season and the next and the season after that. They are the most easily available clothing therefore you can easily team them up with a bright coloured tunic and funky pumps for a perfect party outfit. 

4. Layering is one of the safest options for dressing up for a party. A purple jacket or a chic black one is perfect to make heads turn at the party.

5. Attitude is the best accessory one can wear.

Some of the Sonam Kapoor's styles that I absolutely adore are :

Look 1 

This is what she wore on the fifth day of the 65th Cannes International Film Festival. 

Look 2

When she pulled off a saree very elegantly.

Look 3

Power dressing and pant suits go hand in hand.

Look 4 

A jacket draped over your shoulders is always on point.

Look 5

Stay away from herd mentality

Look 6

Embrace your inner geek.

Classy, elegant, fierce and bold. All words that define her style and personality.  Sonam is inspired for her love for clothes, designers and her taste for good life. She has made a connection with her fans through her style and it speaks volumes. What sets her apart from others is that she takes pride in what she wears and she has fun with fashion. 

I idealise Sonam Kapoor, who do you idealise? Do let me know! 

              

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CHECKS? CHECKED! ✅

"Fashion says 'me too', style says 'only me'."

Hello guys! 

You  must've noticed that I haven't been posting quite frequently. So to make up for my long term absence I have brought to you a very interesting post!

This post will make you realise the actuality of the quote I mentioned above!

You know one of the days when you feel like wearing a shirt but still want to give a feminine touch to it? Well, I am here to help you with exactly that.

We all own an oversized shirt. I picked out mine from the wardrobe and wore it differently not only so that people don't realise that its a repeated outfit, but also, to suit my mood.

In the first look, I've worn it as a simple tuck in with shorts to maintain the tomboy vibe. This look is perfect for when you are running late. It is a perfect go to look, which everyone can pull!

In the second look, I've worn it as an off shoulder top, again tucked in, with shorts.

Steps to wear an oversized shirt as an off shoulder top:

1. Put your shirt on like a jacket.

2. Close only the buttons from third or fourth from the top(depending on how low you want the off shoulder to be/ depending on how it fits)

3. Then lift the top from the first close button upwards and drop down the shoulders.

4. Tuck in or let it be as you want!

And there you have a perfect off shoulder top for a day out with friends! 

Regrettably, I do not have pictures of me in the third look, I can assure you that it looks as good as the others, even better.

In the third look, you can wear your oversized shirt as a tube top. In this, it is absolutely necessary for it to be oversized.

Steps to wear an oversized shirt as a tube top:
1. Take the shirt and wear the shirt by securing the button which fits just above the chest. Secure the rest of the buttons as well. Do not put your arms in the sleeves.
2. Once you have performed step one, take the dangling sleeves and double knot them at the back or front as you like.
There you have your tube top for a casual day with your girls. You can, like all the above looks, where it with jeans/shorts. This look also looks good with a plain skirt.

I have teamed my black shorts and red sneakers with these looks. You can wear any sneaker shoes with them and can also pull of heels or platforms with the tube top!

LOOK 2

LOOK 1

WITH MY STYLIST!

Oversized shirt: Hollister

Shorts: Vero Moda

Shoes: U.S.P.A

Hope you guys liked the different ways to wear an oversized shirt. Let me know how these looks look on you by uploading a picture on Instagram or Facebook. Tag me on Instagram with  #thefashioneater0 as well as on Facebook! 

Also give me your feedback on how useful these were to you!

Until Next Time,

Rashi

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The Fashion Eater X Kolkata Fashion Walk 2

Hey guys!

So recently on 2nd September '17, I was invited for the Kolkata Fashion Walk 2 which was the first of its type after KFW1!
I felt highly privileged to be invited by our favourite @pentwister @tribonista @swisslaundry_drycleaners. I got the opportunity to meet so many new bloggers like me and also some of my favourites.

Coming to the walk, we had to be dressed street style with a tinge of Bengal, my favourite look.
First we had a seminar held by four eminent bloggers - Nikita Agarwal (Pentwister), Dolon Dutta (Pout Pretty), Srishti Nadhani (snadhani) and Poorna Banerjee (Panushwari) where I learnt so much!

Pout Pretty telling us about the importance of content in a blog

Pen Twister and Snadhani sharing the importance of investing in your own domain!

     Panushwari sharing her experiences of blogging 

We engaged in many bonding activities and games followed by the treasure hunt which was the main focus of the event! We touched upon 26 different stores in Elgin Road and explored 3 of them.
The main aim of this was to establish Elgin Road as the main fashion hub of Kolkata.

Firstly, we were divided into teams for the different activities that were going to take place that day.
Then we were engaged in the first activity which was a "Use a Prop Activity". We had to use the prop on our team members and depict unity through it! This activity was sponsored by PoochBox.
PoochBox is an initiative by Pen Twister (Nikita Agarwal). PoochBox is a surprise monthly package for your dog to ease pet parents worries of finding the right product for your pooch. They hand-pick and curate a box full of toys, treats, grooming products, accessories and more, of ultra premium quality and deliver to you monthly anywhere you are! To know more about what lies inside a PoochBox visit www.poochbox.in

That's how we used our prop which was a small tie

After the completion of the first activity and the seminar we began the treasure hunt and explored the following:

1) Geeta's Circle - 33/1 B Sarat Bose Road

2) Shree Geeta Square - 26 Sarat Bose Road 

3) F studio- 26 Sarat Bose Road

4) Urban Haat- 33A Sarat Bose Road

5) Ommbre- 27 Sarat Bose Road 

6) Bandhini:

Bandhini is a boutique by Siddhartha Daga on 16, Sarat Bose Road!

I literally fell in love with their Indian collection. Their amazing bride and bridesmaid lehenga collection made me want to be both at the same time! This store also had quite reasonable prices too. We got to know about ZoWed, an initiative which takes away all the wedding stress and organises EVERYTHING!
To know more about ZoWed, visit: zo_wed on instagram and also you can visit www.zowed.com
To know more about Bandhini, visit: siddhartha_daga on instagram

 
All the bloggers assembled at Bandhini to know more about ZoWed

7) Vachi- 19A Sarat Bose Road

8) Prapti- 6A Elgin Road

9) Max- 9 Elgin Road

10) Nine- 10A Woodburn Court

11) Straavi- 9A Elgin Road

12) US polo- 10B Elgin Lane

13) Indian Terrain- 5 wood burn park road

14) Aditi's- 234/1 AJC Bose Road

15) Pranay Baidya:

Our Calcutta's favourite is located on 4,Allenby Road.
This store has everything-ethnic menswear, ethnic womenswear, mens shoes- you name it and they have it. The store is accessible only through an appointment and they customise as much as possible. Their ranges are:
Menswear 7500 onwards
Sarees 10500 onwards
Blouses 4500 onwards
Shoes 10000 onwards

Waiting outside Pranay Baidya's store for the other teams to arrive

The collection of blouses by Pranay Baidya

Pranay showing us his menswear collection

16) Jhoomar- 6b Allenby  Road

17) Simaaya- 10/4D Elgin Road

18) Siya- 10/4D Elgin Road

19) Estri- 10/4F Elgin Road

20) Ensoie- 31 Elgin Road

21) Ornate- 31 Elgin Road

22) Jaya Mishra-2/3 J.D.N Road

23) Pooshak- 10 Heysham Road

24) Urban Pataka-25 Justice chandra madhav road

25) Forum- 10 Elgin Road

26) Aashka- 26B Elgin Road

 This was our last stop. Here Mr. Chandan represented Linen Club.
With hand-picked fibres sourced from France, Belgium and other parts of Europe, spun, woven and dyed with the finest European technology, Linen Club has practiced the making of a superlative quality of linen over the course of more than 6 decades. You can check out their collection at 15, Loudon Street. You can also find them on Facebook in the name of Linen Club.

Aashka's collection of semi formals 

Mr. Chandan of Linen Club telling us about his brand 

Everyone gathered for the prize distribution which was the closing event of the day

The special prizes for the day was also given out, which included :

• The best dress
• Social Media King/Queen
• Best Picture Clicked with the Prop
• The one who reaches first
• The team who wins the treasure hunt

Since the style was street style with a touch of bengal, I wore my super comfy tank top with denim shorts and to give the "Bengal tinge", I wore a long kimono and an oxidised neck piece.
Do let me know how you can pull street style by adding thefashioneater0 to your instagram or Facebook posts.

This is a picture of me with one of my favourite bloggers Srishti Nadhani!

I would like to thank Pen Twister (Nikita Agarwal), Tribonista and The Swiss Laundry Dry Cleaners for this wonderful experience! Looking forward to the third part of this amazing event. It helped me boost my confidence and taught me a lot of new things.

Pen Twister : www.pentwister.com
Tribonista :  www.tribonsta.com
The Swiss Laundry Dry Cleaners :  www.theswisslaundry.com

Do let me know if you visit these places and also how useful this blog was to you!

Until Next Time,
Rashi Kajaria

Beach Please!

"NOTHING LASTS FOREVER"

Hey pretty ladies! I am back and this time I'm here to give beachwear a quirky twist!

All of us crave for beach vacations don't we? And we all do have our bit of beach and cruise wear stocked up. Well we do not always end up on a cruise or beach and letting those beautiful graphic crops, skirts and dresses go to waste is a shame!

The cliché way to wear a sarong skirt is over a costume or bikini at the beach or poolside. Those beautiful pieces otherwise are not worn at all.

 Here I've worn my 'nothing lasts forever' white graphic crop top with a grey,black,white sarong skirt. I have chosen a graphic crop top as it puts forth what you think and is the most trendy clothing in the casual category.

The sarong skirt is high waisted with a low-high diagonally which is a pleated cluster.

With this, I have paired my white pencil heels to give it a bit of a formal touch.

One thing i really like about this look is how a monochrome is maintained throughout. You can always add more quirk by playing with colours!

You can always opt for platforms or flats if you don't find heels, especially pencil heels, comfortable.

So guys I hope that finally those sexy beach and cruise wear will serve a purpose. Do let me know how you wore your beach/cruisewear by tagging me on Facebook and Instagram in your picture using my hashtag #thefashioneater0

Crop top: BK Market, Kolkata

Sarong skirt: H&M

Shoes: Sarojini Nagar

Please leave a feedback of how you liked this look!

Until Next Time,

Rashi

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SANSA-tional! -extravagants

"People will stare, make it worth their while"

-Harry Winston

Hey pretty ladies!
Doesn't wearing Indian make you feel so princess-y? I don't know about you, but at least I do and I admit enjoying all the attention and complements(guilty).
During my visit to Sansa, I not only tried out the casuals (refer to the previous post for casuals) but also some extravagant pieces.

This stunning bridal lehenga was love at first sight💕 The intricate golden work on the cardinal lehenga with the golden-ish halter blouse with the green lining left me absolutely speechless. The dupatta, a perfect match, had just the right amount of embroidery. Sansa also has artificial jewellery, and I paired a chunky golden ring with a red and blue royal design in its centre and a pair of matching earings. Trendy is a step before tacky, so to keep the look decent, I wore a simple and small golden mangteeka.

This anarkali starts as an olive green top portion, followed by a charteuse flare which ends in an ombre of olive green. The Chiffon dupatta has light embroidery to balance the plainness of the neckline. Towards the hemline is a beautiful, delicate, sequence pattern which is the essence of the outfit. I have worn a golden single bracelet with chunky designs of gold and white at intervals along with the perfect chaand bali.

Do checkout their amazing bridal collection and accessories.

Store Address: 37B, Ballygunge Place, Ground Floor, Near Senior South Point School.

Kolkata

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kolkata.sansa/?ref=br_rs

Instagram: @sansa_kolkata

PS: They do take and customise orders outside Kolkata.

Hope you liked this post. Do leave your feedback and share your looks with me on instagram using hashtag thefashioneater0.

Until Next Time.
Rashi

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