Trend Alert: Culottes

Hey lovelies!

Remember when Palazzos were all the rage a few years ago? Well, now it's all about the culottes. Yep. The shorter cousin of the palazzo pants. You can either love em' or hate em' you can't ignore em'. They may not be everyone's cuppa but I personally love it. They're perfect for work or play and look great both dressed up or casual.

Today I'm wearing burnt orange culottes paired with a navy star print tank, an olive/brown biker jacket and black fringe heels.

The pictures have been shot by my talented lil' brother John. Let's show him some love by following him on instagram @johnj2410 :)

Read on to view more pictures and outfit details.

The best lazy girl style hacks ever

Minimum effort. Maximum Style. Yes, please!

All pictures credit: Pinterest.com 

1. Throw on a sleeveless long coat over a basic outfit combo to elevate your look.

2. Give your girly outfit an unexpected twist by paring it with menswear inspired shoes like oxfords or brogues. 

3. Pair your boyfriend jeans with heels.

4. Don't "wear" your coat/jacket. Drape it over your shoulders. Miroslava Duma approves.

5. Belt your oversized outfits and outerwear to give it definition and style. 

6. Cuff your jeans at the hem to change things up. 

7. When in doubt, wear ankle strap sandals. They go with EVERYTHING. Ask Rihanna. 

8. There's nothing a statement necklace cant fix. 

9. Half-tuck your shirt!

Christmas 2015: Outfit and Makeup

Merry Christmas lovelies! Hope you all had a blessed one filled with love, light and warmth! x

Christmas is undoubtedly the most amazing time of the year. Not to mention all the parties, gift exchanges, church mass, dinners, brunches... the list goes on! 

Today's post is about what I wore to one such Christmas Gala. It was a formal event where everyone was needed to be dressed to the nines! 

I wore a cherry red pleated gown and paired it with a turquoise and gold statement necklace. The two colours complimented each other so beautifully. Read on for outfit and makeup details. 

OUTFIT:

Dress: Forever 21 // Necklace: Aldo // Bag: Aldo (Similar) // Shoes: Forever 21 (not in picture)

MAKE-UP:

Orange colour corrector: MAC

Foundation: NARS Sheer Glow in Barcelona

Concealer: Maybelline Fit me

Powder: MAC Studio Fix

Bronzer: Revlon

Blush: Sephora

Highlighter: H&M gold eyeshadow

Eyeshadow: Sephora quad palette 

Liner: Maybelline Eye Studio Gel Liner

Mascara: Benefit They're Real

Eyebrows: Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Whiz in Dark Brown

Lipstick: MAC lipstick in Diva

Tools: 

Face: Beauty Blender, H&M Blusher brush

Eyes: Sephora Angled liner brush, Oriflame Eyeshadow brush

Hope you liked this post. I would love to hear what you all wore for Christmas in the comments section. 

Till next time loves! 

Kajol xx

Fashion Forward Season 6: Day 1 and 2

One of the biggest fashion events in the Middle East, Fashion Forward recently concluded it's 6th season which was held at Madinat Jumeirah from 22nd to 25th October 2015. With a string of fashion shows, industry talks, presentations, social events and parties, this season was as usual, packed with the who's who of the fashion industry and enthusiasts. 

In it's own words, Fashion Forward (FFWD) aims to be the definitive fashion platform for the Middle East – a fashion movement that highlights strengths, inspires and nurtures industry growth and its wealth of talent, with the ultimate goal of driving forward the entire fashion industry in the region. 

I attended Day 1 and Day 2 of the event, catching a couple of shows by new as well as established designers and was thoroughly impressed by their sheer display of amazing talent! 

Read on for more highlights of the shows i watched on Day 1 and what I wore to this event on both days:

What I wore: 

Top: Forever 21 // Skirt: New Look // Shoes: Kurt Geiger // Bag: Aldo // Cuff: H&M

Shows I Attended: 

Hussein Bazaza:

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Images courtesy: Getty Images
Hussein Bazaza's SS’16 is inspired by the Persian culture, architecture and arts. The story behind the collection is about The Princess Mithra, who survived after nuclear bomb explosion created by King of Persia and how she lived through the rise of the nature after the explosion.

Michael Cinco

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Extravagant, voluminous, lacy and sparkly in all its glory is exactly what Michael Cinco's designs are known for. The collection inspired by Gothic churches and its breathtaking stained glass windows. The show stopper piece was absolutely mesmerizing! Although, the black cocktails dresses were slightly lacklustre, the overall collection more than made up for it. 

DAY 2: 

What I Wore:

Top: Zara // Skirt: Topshop // Jacket: H&M // Bag: Aldo // Shoes: New Look

I only attended FFWD day 2 for a short while and skipped day 3 since i had prior commitments. I look forward to what the next season has in store for us in April next year.

Till next time

xx Kajol

View the entire Balmain x H&M lookbook with prices!

To say we are super excited would be an understatement! One of the most highly anticipated collaborations, Balmain x H&M collection lookbook has finally been released (It's about time!). It certainly lives up to the hype and how! 

The collection is exactly what we expect from Balmain and love - the signature embellished, textured, sequinned and elaborately embroidered dresses, oversized coats and pants in all its glory. The collection also includes some awesome and super stylish menswear designs (view men's collection lookbook here), accessories like wide waist clinching belts, over the knee boots, chandelier earrings, clutches, headphones and a limited edition fragrance (launches 5th December). 

The outfits mirror Balmain's runway collections which means we get the same gorgeous outfits at a fraction the the price. Can I hear a collective"Hallelujah"? :D I for one, am super impressed by the collection. I absolutely love elaborate designs and have a soft spot for sequins and embellishments. This collection is right up my alley! 

This is probably one of the best H&M collabs I've ever come across and also the priciest! However, For the price point, they are actually delivering the same craftsmanship and designs that the luxury brand is known for - unapologetically over the top, exaggerated and glamorous. LOVE LOVE LOVE! 

Ad campaign images credit: glamour.com

The collection screams "PARTY" and releases just in time for the holiday season on 5th November 2015 in stores worldwide and online. 

Save the date lovelies, cuz' this collection is a winner and will be sold out before you can say "Olivier Rousteing" (pronounced: oh-liv-ee-aye rhoos-tain). He's Creative Director of Balmain, for those of you living under a rock.

View the entire lookbook below with the prices:

Coat: $549

Dress: &149

Belt: $129

Earrings: $34.99 (same in green)

Skirt: $99

Top: $99 (same in green)

Shoes: $199 

Belt: $199

Jacket: $399

Pants: $99

Clutch: $199

Dress: $299

Necklace: $99

Bracelet: $79.99

Belt: $129

Dress: $499

Dress: $199

Belt: $99

Dress (left): $149

Dress (right):

Bag (right): $299

Fur coat: $149 (same in red)

Pants(right): $399

Dress: $549

Shoes: $349

Fur coat: $129

Top(right): $99

Pants(right): $129 (same in green)

Top: $129

All rings: $17.99 

Top (left): $129 (same in silver)

Top (right): $129 (same in yellow)

Dress: $649

Coat: $249

Blazer (left): $129

Blazer (right): $199

Clutch: $149

Skirt: $59

Top (left): $59

Pants: $99

Top (right): $69

Coat (right): $149

Bracelet(left): $59.99

Belt (right): $59.99

Vest (left): $129

Black Coat (right): $99

Dress (left): $69

Coat(left): $199

Dress (right): $199

Top: $499

All rings: $17.99 

Top: $129

Pants: $399

Bag: $299

All images credit: www.vogue.co.uk

Your thoughts on the collection?