I Will Wait

There is a lot going on with me lately and somehow managing the blog and my college work gets on my nerves, quite often. And very much reflects in my behavior. Well, I cannot complain because this is something that I love doing. THIS keeps me going.

And while talking about this, Collaboration is something that is one of the few things that comes in my head.
It's always great to receive beautiful products from these lovely brands and people around who very much look forward to how I would execute the task.

Needless to say, I try my best. But sometimes thinking about the time crunch, I wonder if I could do better if I had more time on my hands for everything.
Well, I have been thinking about my weak points and flaws that I need to work on. And I will end the serious discussion here with the promise of improving on them. Because I know that will  make me even more content with I do. :)

Photography : Debjyoti Das | thatPhotographerwithHeadphones

Another collaboration, with Stylholic, has been a pleasant one.
I must mention that the people at Stylholic are really adorable, and receiving the package was the best part.  A note with a personal message was a delightful surprise! It really was!
Their Style Team picked up this beauteous Floral Print Blazer along with this uber-chic Skort.
Talking about the products, the material used for the blazer is so comfortable and soft! I couldn't stop admiring it! I still can't. Being a Textile Student, I tend to stare at fabrics for a long while, feeling it up and figuring out the material and weaves etc. Yeah, I sure sound like some 'Fabric-Stalker', if that was a mental disorder! :P
The skort is certainly one of the most trendiest things around. And I am so glad to own one now!

I didn't want to keep the look very monotonous, with a tube/crop top, and stick with something usual. So, while creating the look and going through the piles of fabrics in my house, I decided to try something new with fabric draping.
And voila! I managed to make a fitted cut out top! Though pinning it up and tucking it in everywhere possible to hold it, was one messy process!
Would love to know what you think of the look!


I would like to thank the staff at Cafe Mondo, HSR Layout for allowing me to shoot in the pretty cafe and also for being so supportive. :)

Blazer: Stylholic (Shop)
Skort : Stylholic (Shop)
Top : Fabric Draping
Heels : Carlton London
Clutch Bag : Zovi

Razzle Dazzle Pickle for 'Label Ritu Kumar'

This weekend was certainly a beautiful one!
Went out with a few friends yesterday, had an amazing time and then woke up today to find myself on the cover of 'Bangalore Chronicle', Deccan Chronicle's supplement. :D

You can see the article HERE.


And now something that I have been meaning to share with you since forever!
A new collaboration is here!
I am very happy to tell you that Razzle Dazzle Pickle has collaborated 
with 'Label Ritu Kumar'! :D
We have planned an interactive in-store activity, where I will be interacting with the customers at the store apart from styling a few of them. And then an outfit post is something that I can never miss!
I have never been so thrilled for any collaboration before, the reason being very obvious that it's Ritu Kumar! I have seen her work and have admired her since my chilhood days! She is surely one of the reasons behind my love for fashion.


Here is a little about the Autumn Winter 2013 Collection by Label Ritu Kumar :

Label by Ritu Kumar presents its Autumn-Winter’13 Collection armed with vibrant colors, beautiful Indian embroidery techniques and flattering silhouettes.

The collection has a range of beautifully crafted garments such as maxi skirts and dresses, jumpsuits and jodhpurs, shift dresses, bright leggings and stylish shirts that are perfect for the contemporary young women of today. Each piece from the collection can effortlessly transition from casual to evening wear in an instant.

The entire collection is all about simple cuts and trendy designs created to make one stand out in a crowd. Colors like orange, aqua blue, red, green, grey, indigo and coral form the base of the garments. Teamed with intricate embroideries and appliqué work, the garments epitomize style.

For the first time Label by Ritu Kumar introduces a glamorous and chic cocktail line replete with evening dresses and gowns highlighted with bejeweled necklines and lace insets.

Another surefire trendsetter this season from Label is a fun and trendy range of printed jodhpurs in jersey and cotton satin lycra.

Some of the chosen pieces such as maxi dresses and skirts are created, keeping in mind the modern young woman who loves fashion as well as comfort. With trendy embroidered jackets in woolen fabric and maxi dresses made in viscose jersey, the collection is a perfect way to amp up the winter wardrobe.

AW’13 Label by Ritu Kumar collection is the perfect way to look effortlessly stylish and own your very own Label winter wardrobe.

ABOUT LABEL, RITU KUMAR: Label by Ritu Kumar is a designer brand for young urban India established in 2002 by Amrish Kumar, son of veteran fashion designer Ritu Kumar. With a presence in over 30 Ritu Kumar stores in India including 5 standalone stores, the brand is an amalgamation of global influences with an Indian aesthetic. The 'Label look' is always sophisticated and carefully crafted. Collaborating and working with young and creative talent in the arts, LABEL seeks to bring such voices to the forefront. The associations are an open platform where the design house provides a structure on which the artists build their vision. The process is both collaborative as well as individualistic.

Visit: www.labelritukumar.com

Date for the in-store activity at the store in Orion Mall, Bangalore shall be announced soon, I will keep you guys posted on that! Do drop by! :)

 

A Sweet Escape

So, I am back from Goa. Chaotic and Wonderful, this is how I would define the trip!
It was a much needed break! My first every trip to Goa, just as I thought the place would be, beautiful! :)
I remember walking back to from this coffee place to the bus stop, the light drizzle, warm coffee in my hand getting colder with each step I took, the dim street lights and the wind on my face, oh, how I wished the walk wouldn't come to an end! Music, food, rain, and the breathtaking scenery, whattay escape it was, wish I could stay longer!

But then in a few days, I will be going to Pondicherry with my lovely classmates to celebrate the last few days and all these years that we have spent together! I am sure it's going to be another memorable trip!
Looking forward to it, very much! :)



Photography : Debjyoti Das || That photographer with Headphones

Thank you Deb. Sorry for being such a pest and making you take pictures everywhere! :P
 

Wearing this beautiful green tank dress from Romwe, which is just made for such a relaxing mood! Teamed it up with this Neon Necklace, which gives me this sudden urge to bite it, given that it looks so eatable! :P
Also wearing this chic silver ring, which is curved in a very neat manner.

Asymmetric Sleeveless Green Tank Dress : Romwe (Shop)

Neon Jeweled Necklace : Romwe (Shop similar)

Silver Curved Open Ring : Romwe (Shop similar)


Also, don't forget to shop from 'End of Season Sale' on Romwe! Over 1000 of products to choose from, with great discount! :)

Shop HERE!

The Collective : Sundowners & Style

THE COLLECTIVE CELEBRATES FIVE STYLISH YEARS WITH RAHUL KHANNA


Bangalore, 11th August 2013…The Collective, India’s super-premium retail concept known for its breadth of exclusive fashion, completes 5 years of its flagship store in Bangalore. And what better way to celebrate than to have a patron of The Collective & the man who symbolizes panache and effortless cool, Rahul Khanna present.
Consistently named one of the best dressed men in India, Rahul Khanna will interact with the customers present at the store and pick the men he thinks embody The Collective philosophy of sophisticated, understated chic. He will then go on to launch the Autumn Winter Collection of 2013.

The new collection comprises of a continuation of its Spring Summer trends as well as reimagined and updated styles fresh off the runway. The denim portfolio at The Collective sees reengineered denim in a variety of textures and print. The casual wear collections gets a whole new fillip with the addition of hippest new “it” brands of the season. This season, The Collective introduces Commune Des Paris, Les Benjamins, La Comedie Humaine and Scotch & Soda – four of the coolest new brands to join The Collective’s curetted portfolio. The designer collections transition your style from day to evening appropriate. The dinner jackets and tuxedos in luxurious fabrics like velvets, jacquards and merino and alpaca wool.

That’s not all! The party then moves to Shiros, with the who’s who of Bangalore in attendance. The sundowner with fine wine & good spirit will have Bangalore’s best celebrating the Five year anniversary of The Collective. 

On his association with The Collective, Rahul Khanna says; “I have been a customer of The Collective for many years. For me, The Collective stands for style and convenience. It’s great to be here celebrating 5 years of The Collective. I’d say here’s to 5 more!”

On The Collective completing 5 years in Bangalore, R. Satyajit, COO – International Brands and New Businesses, MGLRCL, says "5 years ago, when we started this journey of establishing India's 1st luxury multi brand store, the road ahead had looked challenging and almost tough. But looking back now, with 8 stores to our credit and thousands of fashionably satiated customers, the hard work seems to have been worth it. Bangalore is where we had opened our first store and today, as we celebrate on home grounds, I am confident that the road ahead is only more promising".



About The Collective

‘The Collective’ is a super-premium lifestyle retail chain that was launched by Madura Garments Lifestyle Retail Company (MGLRC), a group company of the Aditya Birla Nuvo. A first of its kind retail concept, the brand has seen a host of international apparel and accessory brands making a foray into the country for the first time.

www.thecollective.in

Here are a few pictures from the event, enjoy! :)

Rahul Khanna
Yeah, I know, how handsome does he look! =)

Actor Tarun Arora

Actress Anjala Zaveri

Autumn Winter Collection at The Collective - Men

Pretty Guests

Mr. R Sathyajit, COO International Brands and New Businesses of The Collective with a Guest

I have no words! :P

Sadly, I made it quite late to the event, and missed Rahul Khanna by a few minutes! Damn it! I broke a few traffic singnals, got caught by a cop as well, all for him! But alas!
I did have a little Twitter interaction with him thought! :D
He is such a humble soul apart from being a very handsome gentleman.


Going to end the post and stop drooling over the pictures, with a determined hope of seeing him soon! :)

Come Away With Me

Come away with me
And I will write you a song

Come away with me on a bus
Come away where they can't tempt us

With their lies

Come away with me
And I'll never stop loving you

Photography : Debjyoti Das (thatPhotographerwithHeadphones)

Going to Goa tomorrow! So excited! Will be taking a much needed break! A short one, but then I am still looking forward to it! And yeah, guess what, something that someone wouldn't believe. This is going to be the first time that I am going to Goa! :P

Will be there to enjoy this fest called 'Off Season Blast', where my Photographer who also happens to be a DJ, is going to play! Yeah, I know, multi-talented that he is! :D
And we both together are going to represent 'Drum and Bass India', along with a few other artists from our side! :)

Now taking you to the look. All black look with this gorgeous black hi-lo dress from PersunMall! I love the way I feel in this dress, perfect material, cut, silhouette, perfectly made to make one look like a diva! Such a red carper dress it is! Wearing the black suede wedges and a beautiful detailed ring from PersunMall again!

Tucked in the tail of the dress in the last picture for a different look!

Dress : Persun Mall (Buy HERE) 
Ring : Persun Mall

Wedges : Tibetan Plaza

Clutch : Van Heusen