artist/fashion designer/dog lover

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For as long as I remember I have been uncomfortable wearing white colour. I think i owe it to my sports teacher in high school who would punish us if she saw a speck of dirt on our white skirt/ shoes/ T-shirt. I mean really!! It's sports, our uniforms are bound to get dirty. But nope she said spotless so it's supposed to be spotless. I think I obsessed a lot about my spotless uniform and now it's a little hard for me to buy/ wear whites.

However, there are certain pieces I really like that made me kick my white paranoia aside.

This is an old dress, another theme party I was invited to. All the ladies were in white and men in black.I borrowed this custom made gown from my friend.  It has a beautiful high collar and a golden dragon embroidery on the front.

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Love Sonnet 18

Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day? Thou art more lovely and more temperate: Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May, And summer’s lease hath all too short a date: Sometime too hot the eye of heaven shines, And often is his gold complexion dimm’d; And every fair from fair sometime declines, By chance or nature’s changing course untrimm’d; But thy eternal summer shall not fade Nor lose possession of that fair thou owest; Nor shall Death brag thou wander’st in his shade, When in eternal lines to time thou growest: So long as men can breathe or eyes can see, So long lives this and this gives life to thee.

– William Shakespeare

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Every time I wore this dress I felt a huge sense of achievement. This is kid's wear actually but I secretly felt super cool to be able to fit into clothes that were actually meant for 16 year olds and not for 20 something. 

As I said earlier I'd like to share my story with you all, as much as I can. My struggles with weight and appearance and finally breaking the grips people's opinion had on me. So when I look at this picture I feel stupid at all the times I believed people that I looked fat in this dress. I know my arms are a bit "not slender" here but for crying out loud it's kid's wear- size only I fit into!!!

What I'm trying to say is if you look in the mirror and like what you see, do hell with what people see and tell you!

Healthy attitude is the best style ever!

Kid's wear  knit dress+bubblegum colour leggings+Flipflop ( All Tommy Hilfiger)

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I guess I go to a lot of theme parties. Here's another one- Hawaiian night. This one is from a few years ago, when I was working at Tommy Hilfiger. One of my college wanted to do something different on his birthday. Hence the theme party!

Few weeks before this I was admitted in the hospital for a silly silly thing called "The Chickenpox". It never occurred to me but chickenpox can be a major pain. Not just physically but mentally too. I had breakouts all over my face and some on my neck and a lot on my back. The chickenpox scars take time to fade. So you can imagine how conscious I was of my scars when I went back to work. I think I wasn't prepared for so many people to keep playing join-the-dots on my face. Well eventually I got mad and got over the whole scars on my face thing and this party came along to boost my ego. Not to brag or anything but not only did my scars looked super cool, but I also got a big goody bag for being the best dressed at the party. Take that join-the-dots players!!

Black racerback and leggings( Tommy Hilfiger) +accessories (street market in Delhi)+ Puma Flip flops+ Tie and dye sarong (my own)

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It's always appropriate to dress to an occasion. Visiting the planetarium in Andaman. After this we were supposed to go see these tiny island in the middle of the ocean which never happened cause we got stuck in a sea storm and the boat shook like hell on earth and we had to return to the shore.

A symmetrical dress ( Tommy Hilfiger)+ white sandals and belt ( Max Fashions) + my favourite favourite black leather and golden stars bag ( Some store in Noida)+ Shells and pearls necklace ( flea market in Bangalore) 

Oh and don't forget the neon braids. 

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I think this was my first time to Starbucks and If you know me it means photo opportunities!

Yellow lace crop top and black A-line skirt ( my designs)+ Metal bangles and Blue sandals (Max Fashions ) + blue sling bag ( Lavie)

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Birthday day! Deep blue tunic with leggings+ rose gold sanders and beady bracelets and charm necklace(from all around India)

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Who said you can’t bring a little bling to the beach.

Paisley printed shorts and flip flops- Tommy Hilfiger, Bling sling- Splash, Crochet halter top- picked up at a street store in Colaba, Mumbai.

Location- Zuri Resort, Goa.

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Yellow crop top with copper pearls. Fuchsia and purple high waisted A-line skirt (both my designs)

A little twirl and spin doesn’t hurt.

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If this was my everyday view.

This is at a beautiful ITC resort, endless view of the sea. Andaman Islands has the most beautiful beaches I have ever seen. The water is so clear and there is so much to see and explore .

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Last year, my best friend decided to host a theme party on her birthday. Well, I went as Lady Arwen. 

I saw this picture on google, and really liked it. I tried to make my gown as close to this image as possible. 

Turned out pretty good considering I made it in a day.

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Body Positive Fashion Blogger.

For as long as I remember, people have very freely stated (often not required) their opinion of me. I look jaundiced or tanned, too skinny or too fat, ugly or too smart. And for many years I have believed a few things people have said, for example me being fat. No matter how awesome my styling is, or how fabulous I Iooked, there has always been that someone who would say,” Oh! you’ve put on so much weight”. I would at times get super mad and say something nastier and other times I would just be too shocked to respond. 

As I look at my previous and current pictures which I will post here, I feel yes there’s always been a fluctuating change in my body. But that’s the thing- It’s my body. And believe it or not I don’t need anyone’s approval or assessment! 

I love arts, I’m good fashion designer, I’m great with pets and I absolutely love reading and eating out. I’m a moderate fan of working out but definitely a big fan of staying fit. I just love fashion.That is who I am and not my waistline.

I don’t think your waistline defines you or your work. I believe that now and I believe there are many like me who often get discouraged when they go shopping. It’s not because they are fat but because people make them feel fat! 

I hope I can share some of my positivity with you, as I share my journey of fashion including my ever fluctuating waistline. Over the years my style has evolved and it has only happened cause I made peace with myself over the things people say. Fashion is for everyone. Style cannot be taught, It is as unique as you. 

If you like my style, follow me cause I will never stop trying new things. Like, Share, Connect =D

Don’t let anyone call you fat unless they mean Fucking Awesome Taste in Everything in life !

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Spring in my feet.

This was taken a few years ago. Love this style!

Paper bag strip skirt with ruffle shirt and pumps (all Tommy Hilfiger)