Showing posts with label Fashion Trends. Show all posts
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Love Struck
As winter transcends to spring, the month of February is already upon us (wow! almost a fortnight done). Needless to say, the month is synonymous with the feeling of being love! With blooming flowers, tropical vibes and a tinge of red all around; one can't miss the whiff of love in the air. Promises, roses and moments of mushy-ness. The endless list of date night ideas. Updates and posts that follow. Nothing can match upto the feeling of being in love. Sigh! It's wonderful, isn't it?
But, have you looked at yourself in the mirror, and showered some words of compliments? A subtle, "You look wonderful today," from a special someone creates a flutter in our stomach, doesn't it? How about we tweak things a bit and say this to ourselves, just once in a while? Learning to love yourself and being comfortable in one's skin is the most liberating and beautiful feeling. When no one stands by, you have yourself. When all else fails, you can motivate yourself. No one can love you better, if you fail to love yourself first. So, stop being harsh and learn to love! This valentine's day, give yourself some much needed love. Compliment yourself, and smile. Don't wait for someone else to make a difference! Love thy self fiercely, folks. So much, that when others see you, they know exactly how it should be done.
This one's for the person who makes me smile! You know who you are. Love and light, always ❤️
Here's wishing the entire #DancebeeFam a very Happy Valentine's Day! Hope you had a great time with your loved one, and shall always continue to do so.
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5 Times Mindy Kaling Impressed Us With Her Outfits | Style Files
Dr. L aka Mindy Lahiri aka Mindy Kaling is my spirit animal. I just know it! And she has been making a whole bunch of heads turn with, not just her recently published “Why Not Me?”, but also her fabulous outfits! If you watch her show (YOU MUST!), you will know that Kaling is all about mixing prints with prints, neon hues, the blings and all that jazz. And she sticks to this image even she is not Dr. L. Here is my feeble attempt to list out five of her “OMG, I want this” outfits.
When she pretended to wear a one piece
At the Cannes premiere of Inside Out (she was the voice actress for Disgust), Kaling wore, what looked like a one piece gown, a two piece outfit designed by her favorite Salvador Perez. I am not sure what I loved more, the bright colors or the general idea of the outfit!
When she channelled her inner desi girl
For the PaleyFest, Mindy went all Indian with the ethnic Persian blue and gold kurta with a front slit, blue churidaar and a slight dull gold pair of heels. The outfit was from Frontier Heritage and is on my list of outfits for the next Indian (or non-Indian) festival I attend.
When she toned it down
Kaling is usually in the brightest of them all. But that doesn’t mean that she can’t do them dull colours. This Tory Burch outfit is so cute. The printed blouse, suede skirt and boots, not to mention that perfect red lip are so ideal for a sunday brunch situation!
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| At a Book Signing event |
When she went all pink
This was, by far, one of my favourite Mindy Project outfits. Look at all that pink! It was a very classic look, the coat, printed dress and satchel. Only Mindy can wear all that pink and not resemble cotton candy.
When she...who am I kidding, just look at this outift!
Do I really have to spell out why I want to steal this from her?!!!!!!
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| At the Emmys in Salvador Perez |
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The Geek Chic | Outfit
While most of you know my fun, film-loving, dance worshiper side, very few know the book lover that I am (and will always be). Yes, I do possess a decent huge collection of books ranging from fiction, autobiographies, fantasy, romance, sport among a host of other genres. I proudly wear the tag of a bibliophile and don't shy away from confessing that apart from dance, the only three addictions I can never get rid of are books, cinema and music. I am told that I inherit this quality from my grandfather, who loved reading books at any given time of the day, be it while having breakfast, traveling, post dinner or of course, at leisure during the weekend.
In school, while my dance performances and filmy gyaan was well known, I was one of those who would quietly read pages after pages of my favorite book in between lectures, and sometimes, even during the lunch break. This, at a time when the others were busy growing up and playing cupid to one another. My affair was different. Its the kind of relationship where you forget thirst and hunger, and want to solely focus on the time you are spending with your loved one - the book!
Having said that, I wasn't the quintessential geek. I loved studying and would read a lot of books to improve my general knowledge. Right from politics to history and literature, I loved them all (except Math. I hate it, and still do). But at the same time, I enjoyed maintaining a balance of studies and entertainment. Thankfully, my parents were a blessing in disguise, as they never discouraged me from participating in different activities, even if it was exam time. Maybe that's how I got the confidence to multitask successfully and pursue higher studies, while staying true to my other roles (that of a voice actress and dance choreographer).
Channeling your inner geek is alright, but some folks take things too far. Like attending multiple tuition and classes. That's like being an extreme nerd. Nowadays, post school, I see kids hopping from one class to another, only to excel in this ridiculous race, where everybody wants that much coveted '1st Rank'. Very few, who are good at time management, take time out for their hobbies. I never wanted to be that kind of a person who would come first in class, but not know a thing about the Lok Sabha or who exactly heads Yash Raj Films. Again, my parents were quite supportive and encouraged me to do what I liked. So, I never attended extra classes or tuition. Yes, not even in Std 9, 10 or even 12. So yes, I do feel proud about the fact that I have achieved whatever I could, without any classes or assistance. If I was a part of the herd mentality, I would have definitely fainted at the thought of dubbing for a theatrical film, just a day before my final std 12 board exam, and the first paper was French (thinking if I scored less? No! 80 is pretty cool).
Read books, newspapers, enhance your knowledge and do everything that you love. Study enough to become a better person, not just an intellectual ghost, who only knows mugged up definitions. Be a creative geek, who mixes out-of-the-box ideas with intellect. Ask yourself, do you really want to be the next Chatur Ramalingam (read: 3 Idiots) or go the Phunsuk Wangdu way by not just scoring well, but also enjoying life to the fullest? The choice is yours. I have made mine.
As you read this post, I shall slip away in a cosy corner, with a hot cuppa and book (Currently reading: The Brightest Star in the Sky by Marian Keyes) in hand.
Channeling the inner geek chic!
Outfit Details
Jacket: Gift
Basic Tee: Marks and Spencer
Ripped denims: Zara
Shoes: Forever 21
Watch: Swatch
Bag: Zara
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