SHOP: The hottest New Year's eve party dresses

One of the most awaited time of the year is almost here! While the frantic search for the perfect party dress seems to never end, I've made the search a tad bit easier for you. I've handpicked the most gorgeous party picks for you, to make your countdown to the new year even more memorable and fun. Because they say, spend new year's eve how you'd want to spend the rest of the year, so you might as well do it in the most stylish and chicest way. Read on to shop from a myriad of sparkly, shiny and sequinned and utterly glamorous dresses, just the way you want them.

You're welcome. 

ASOS RED CARPET Premium Sequin Kimono Maxi Dress

Merry Christmas!

Hello lovelies! Merry Christmas! :D <3

Christmas is such a blessed time, full of positivity and good cheer. That's the magic of Christmas! It just envelopes you with such a feel good and magical vibe.

I know I haven't been posting as often as I should. But i have a reason to. A lot of changes have been taking place in my life and positive ones at that. The most important one of them is that i've started working now. It's been 2 weeks. It's my first job and i'm pretty stoked about it. Hence, I've been super busy. It's a very corporate-ey kinda job not even remotely close to the fashion industry. But it's pretty cool nonetheless. Now that i'm all settled in and have gotten used to this new change, i promise to post more often than i have. Oh and I might even post some work looks every now and then. Wait for it ;)

If you've been following me on Instagram, you'll know how excited i get right at the start of the month of December. And why wouldn't i be? Its my birthday month, my blogiversary, and of course Christmas.

I hope you all have an amazing Christmas! Its the most wonderful time of the year. Make the most of it! Hope you're all surrounded by loved ones and granted with whatever you desire. Stay happy. Stay blessed!

Happy Holidays loves!

xoxo

Kajol

The life changing nail polish hack you NEED to know!

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I've been applying nail polishes ever since I was probably 12 or 13. I think I do a fairly good job at painting my nails. At least my left hand nails that is. Because being right handed, applying nail polish with my left hand is like a next level struggle. And after I'm done, it seems like my right hand nails were painted by a 2 year old! Frustrating right? Yep. It happens to most all of us. 

But it turns out, there is an insanely easy solution to this problem and one I wish I knew about way earlier. Read on to discover the trick along with a video tutorial and shop my current favourite nail polish picks.

Harvey Nichols Fashion show - World of fashion 2014

Firstly, I apologise for posting this so late. I was so caught up with a few other pending blog posts, hence the delay. But it's better late than never so here it is. 

The Harper's Bazaar World of Fashion kicked off it's 4th season this year from 15th to 22nd Oct 2014. It is an annual event where catwalk shows from the world's renowned fashion brands present their collections. It's an amazing extravaganza where fashionistas, socialites and fashion enthusiasts attend a glitzy evening of fashion, style and glamour.

On the first day of the event, Harvey Nichols presented looks from the AW14 collection of various brands like Stella McCartney, Alexander McQueen, Kenzo, Alice and Olivia, Tamara Mellon, Stella Jean and many more. I had the opportunity to sit front row at the event. The pieces were gorgeous and absolutely lust worthy. The looks were styled to perfection! Almost every piece went straight up in my wishlist. The menswear pieces too were so dapper and trendy. Read on to view pictures of the various looks presented at the show, my outfit details. For the finale video, visit my Instagram account. 

Stripes and Stilettos

Happy November peeps! If you live in Dubai, you'll know how lovely the weather gets around this time. Not too hot, not too cold... just perfect. So today i wore a structured striped skirt and paired it with a black tank, black strappy pointed heels and added a pop of colour with a red lipstick. My accessories included a classic black watch, a silver choker and my trusty Chanel Boy Bag which goes with almost everything!

I've been in a sweatshirt and jeans phase lately so this look was a refreshing departure from that and one i loved sporting. On a side note, my little photographer, John who is my 12 year old brother visited me here in Dubai the past week and I left no opportunity to coax him to click my pictures. Considering his age, the little fella is pretty good at it! So read on to view additional pictures, outfit details and shop my look.

Outfit details:

Top: Mango // Skirt: Forever 21 // Shoes: Miss Selfridge (Similar) // Bag: Chanel //

Choker: Forever 21 (similar in gold) // Sunglasses: Rayban // Watch: Reebok (similar)

Alexander Wang x H&M : Lookbook

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Mother of collaboration! After what seemed like an eternity, the moment we've all been waiting for is finally here! The Alexander Wang x H&M collection will hit stores on 6th November 2014. Rihanna was the first celeb to give us a glimpse of the collab a few months ago, wearing matching separates in the form of a grey crop top and leggings. If that wasn't enough to get you excited for the collection, then your're gonna looove the lookbook!

The collection is exactly what we've come to expect of Wang. It's sports luxe at its best! The color palette is muted, dominated with mostly grey and black. The collection consists of thick sweatshirts, strappy dresses, panelled leggings, boxy and structured outerwear, relaxed pants, crop tops and accessories like boxing gloves (and normal ones), beanies and duffle bags - with the signature "WANG" logo-ed on most pieces. I cant wait to get my hands on these gorgeous pieces especially the sweatshirts. (I've been in a sweatshirt phase lately!) 
I cant even begin to describe how strong this collection is! 

Read on to view the entire lookbook and tell me what you think of the collection in the comments section.

Fashion Forward Season 4: Day 3

Day 3 saw yet another amazing line up of shows, of which I had attended many. It was a long, hectic day but worth every bit. I attended the Bashar Assaf, Asudari, Madiyah Al Sharqi, Dima Ayad, Hashe and Amato shows. Read on for collection reviews and pictures.

Fashion Forward Season 4: Day 2

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On day two i watched 2 shows and ones which i was truly looking forward to. They were, Hasan Hejazi and Dany Tabet. As usual the Mina A'Salam hotel at Madinat Jumeirah, the venue where this event was taking place, was bustling with fashion enthusiasts queuing to watch the shows. Read on to find collection reviews of the two shows, pictures as well as my outfit details for day 2:

Fashion Forward Season 4: Day 1

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Fashion Forward, one of the most anticipated fashion events of Dubai, recently concluded its 4th season. Its a bi annual event which aims to celebrate regional fashion designers and provide them with a platform to showcase their amazing talent via fashion shows. Apart from the usual shows, there are also discussions and talks with renowned speakers from the fashion industry, The Garden which provides jewellery and accessory designers and brands an opportunity to exhibit their products, the fashion cafe where fashionistas grab a bite, drink, bond and interact with each other in between shows. Its also the common place for street style photographers to capture the gorgeous outfits of the attendees. It is such a happening event! 

This was my first Fashion Forward, a hectic but rewarding one at that. If you've been following me on Instagram, you could probably tell how excited i was attending it because of all the pictures and videos i've been relentlessly spamming you guys with for the past few days. Sorry, not sorry!

So here it is the detailed account of my 3 days at Fashion Forward in a series of 3 blog posts. Scroll down to read about Day 1 and click here for Day 2 and Day 3.

The Pop-up Party, Dubai

On Saturday, 20th September 2014, I attended an event called The Pop up Party. It was held at the A4 space at Alserkal Avenue, Dubai from 11am to 7pm and was organised by UAE's top fashion community, The Fash Set. It was a one day exhibition which aimed to celebrate and support local designers and brands in a fun setting and also help us bloggers and fashion enthusiasts bond and discover amazing designs, trends and style inspiration without having to break the bank. 

Read on for more pictures of the event and the gorgeous displays at the party:

90s trends that you should try

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90s! What a glorious decade for fashion. It has its share of cringe-worthy ones and the timeless ones. Fashion trends as known to everyone, are a cycle. What goes back, comes around again. Some stay for eternity. Some fade. Speaking of which, some amazing fashion trends from the 90s have made a comeback and are here to stay. And we're loving it! Nothing like style with a touch of nostalgia and a dash of the 90s whimsy. Read on to find out some super chic 90s trends that are major now:

It's a 'Bro'gue Thing

I'm totally obsessed with Brogues, Oxfords and unconventional, menswear inspired shoes. I tend to pair them with almost everything. And believe it or not they've never looked any more trendier when paired with feminine outfits! It gives an unexpected, chic and effortless twist to your look. You really should go out and snag a pair or two if you want your outfits to stand out from the usual sea of stilettos! So today i wore a white mesh sleeves top, a black leather skirt, nude brogues, black envelope clutch bag and cat eye sunglasses (Love!). Scroll down for more pictures, outfit details and look inside the post to shop this look. Be sure to check out the new "Shop" section of my blog to exclusivly shop my outfits. This new feature on my blog is powered by Shoppable by 72 Lux. Through this you can shop all my looks at one place without ever leaving my blog. You can tally your order by clicking on the "Shopping bag" link in the blog's sidebar. It is very convenient, easy, fuss free and totally reliable. To know more about this go here. 

Outfit Details:

Top: H&M

Skirt: Forever 21

Shoes: Forever 21

Bag: ASOS

Sunglasses: Aldo

Too lazy to be girly

Rainy days are here! There's something about em' that make us  wanna snuggle in bed with a warm cup of coffee and a book with some Lana Del Rey music playing on loop. Cliché. I know. But glorious! So, when it stopped raining for a day, I took the opportunity to have some outfit photos clicked. The lazy girl that I am during these days (everyone is!) I went for a simple, no fuss outfit. I wore a silk olive green collarless blouse, zip leggings, black slipons, a black envelope clutch bag and gave my casual  outfit a chic vibe with blue mirrored aviators. You can find outfit details below and can shop my look inside. 

Outfit Details:

Top: Liv

Leggings: Zara

Shoes: Forever 21

Bag: ASOS

Sunglasses: Aldo

Monochrome Muse

I've always been vocal about my love for monochrome. You know, that line... Its black and white and spells chic all over. Yep. So today I wore a gorgeous geometric print monochrome button down. I paired it with my favorite pair of jeans, classic peep toe ankle booties and a Chanel boy bag. A printed button down shirt and jeans combo never fails. Cuffing the jeans at the ankle and wearing a pair of heels gives a chic vibe to an otherwise casual look. Wear this look to a brunch, a shopping trip with your girlfriends or even travelling. Its practical, no nonsense, classic yet so trendy. 

Outfit details:

Top: Vintage (Similar)

Jeans: Diesel
Shoes: Forever 21 (Similar)
Bag: Chanel
Sunglasses: Aldo

Mulberry store launch event, Dubai

Mulberry, the loved designer brand opened it's stand alone store at The Dubai Mall recently and celebrated the opening with a launch event at the store which was attended by many fashion enthusiasts in town. The event was hosted by the lovely fashion blogger, Nadya Hasan of The Fierce Diaries. It was a great event where we viewed the latest collection of bags and accessories from the brand and interacted with other fashionistas over all things fashion. A Mulberry craftsman was especially flown in for the event who gave an in-store demonstration of how the Mulberry bags are made. The gorgeous leathers in varied colours, which are used for making these beautiful bags was also on display. Look inside for more pictures from the event.

15 wardrobe essentials every woman must own

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"I have enough clothes. I don't think i'll need any more!", Said no woman. Ever. In this world driven by fast changing fashion trends, our lust for the best and the hottest things hanging in our closets increases several notches each year. What may seem hot this year, may be outdated (ancient even) the next year! (Yes 'Uggs', I'm looking at you!) 

However, some things are truly timeless and classic. You can wear the heck out of them for seasons to come but they will never go out of style. Whatever may be your style statement, these pieces can be styled in a million ways and cater to every fashion sensibilities. These are keys to a perfectly sorted and chic wardrobe. 

Read on to find out if you need to start from scratch or just need to add a few pieces here and there: