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First Self Checkout Store of INDIA: Roadster Bangalore

June 23, 2018

Gear up Fellas!

I have the biggest news for you 🤩 @theroadsterlife just opened India’s first ever speed shopping store @MantriSquareblr. I was given a chance to experience the THE ROADSTER GO store and it’s exclusive at a special preview and it was just BLEW.MY.MIND! Did a speed check-out in 30 seconds, didn’t battle queues and got it all @myntra online prices. Guys, head to the store and don’t miss out- they opened doors on the 15th of June at 10:00 AM 🕙 onwards #ROADSTERGO #THEROADSTERLIFE
What did I just experience 😳😳

ROADSTER GO store is another world! Had the chance to have a look at all the exclusive collection at their pre-launch and the experience was mind-blowing! When technology meets shopping – It’s like jumping right into the @Myntra app! Self-check out counters, touch screen price discovery and a fun trial room 😉 Don’t miss out – checkout the store.

=Yours Truly =
Anuja Pandey & Lucky

@roadster and @myntra

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Summer Lookbook #005- The Royal Wedding Look

June 10, 2018

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With the season of awards nights, model hunts and beauty pageants, and derbies, the fact that you look suited to the occasion and wear appropriate outfit ( specially if you are invited as honourable jury) holds quite an importance.
The current summer lookbook series is specially been loved by all of you so I really wanted to include a regal look that could suit such classy occasions too.
The recent royal wedding of #princeharry and #meghanmarkle has upped the fashion quotient and stands as an inspiration to millions. Of course, it was only #priyankachopra who got to attend the wedding but we all stand astounded and inspired to make some British fashion statements this season.

So my summerlookbook #5, {click #anujasummerlookbook for more looks this season} is a very Brit looking dress with assymetrical cut to it and a ruffle ( yes, ruffles are here to stay). What I love the most about it is it’s bishop sleeves, that make this pastel powder blue dress so elegant. Its one of those dresses that doesn’t expose any inch of your skin and hence is an class act. I paired it with pink lipsticks and pink pumps in a typical British fashion when even the toes are not exposed (only if I could have been a part of such a royal affair since I’m all set).

I’m wearing pastel pink coloured glass beads set that I had recently picked up from #murrano glass factory in #italy.
If only I had done my hair in a bun or some fascinators I think we are ready for a derby or a fashionable night.
My location was amazing and it suited my mood with the aroma of hot brewing chocolate while it was drizzling as I looked outside the window panes in #nemmabengaluru – its the #fabellechocloates boutique at #itcgardenia. In fact, I loved reading few concoctions too; only how I wish they were love potions and I could be with my beau who is not in town these days…♥️

=Outfit Details=
@camlaspain
Pumps @Steve Madden
Location @ITC Gardenia
Pc @david
I’m wearing on my lips @bobbibrown

Yours Truly,
Anuja Pandey

Hope you enjoyed the post! Click #anujasummerlookbook for more looks this season.

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Goa-A peek into a Digital nomad’s day

May 31, 2018

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Merciless summers, heat waves and nowhere to hang out,unless its indoors. Mostly we all love to go to #Goa only in winters around December assuming that to be the best season, but I choose to go now too. Its undoubtedly harsh summers in India and one would wonder why Goa in this scorching heat. But, I a traveler, explorer and a travel writer say why not Goa in this season too.

Usually I love going to Goa all round the year since it has one or the other thing to offer an enthusiast any season of the year it might be. So why Goa?

Goa is lovely in summers too, and I particularly love to laze around in this season. If one wants a break free from daily monotony, then there’s nothing as interesting as being in Goa. You can do a lot of summer fun activities like parasailing, paragliding, motor biking, water biking if you are a sports lover. Although I’m not such an adventure lover and I love to be in the pool and bike around in the evenings. I love pool and biking.

So, this time we, Me n Lucky, were in Goa on the special invite of The Lalit Golf Resorts and Spa to spend a weekend there. It’s a beautiful property and we had a great time again. The amazing property of this golf resort offers all facilities along with some great spa and meditation classes with some amazing Balinese interiors that just makes one connect with oneself.

Here’s a sneak peek into how my day one looked like in Goa in THE LALIT RESORTS.

So, our room was a lavish suit with a dining space and as I opened the back side French doors of the room, they overlooked sprawling lawns and the blue swimming pool.

I slept till late in the morning and as I woke up some lavish breakfast was served in the room with hot coffee and freshly squeezed oranges (oh howI love these li’l pleasures of holidaying).

Soon after, we went and saw the beautiful bungalow in the property where the movie #golmaal has been shot. We made sure we click few pics here too.

After lunch we took a ride on bike around the property of The Lalit and then headed to the shacks towards the seashore and I spent some time doing my digital freelancing, content and checking mails while having plenty of fluids and keeping hydrated andenjoying the sunset. The sunset hour or the #goldenhour is amazing time to do photography.

While I was up to behaving like an unsocial, digitally addicted nomad, My co blogger, Lucky was in the sea water all noon doing some water sports.

The best thing about Goa tourism is that it’s cheap, unlike many other destinations and its westernized enough to keep your spirits high. The locals are lovely people and warm. You get some amazing food in Goa and specially at the Lalit, particularly if you are a seafood lover.

Finally, we jumped in the pool (the water baby we all are) and what’s the fun in summers if there’s no water, sun and tan, I love the bronzed-up glow the sun has imparted to my face and legs.

Goa is lovely in all seasons and it offers great food even if you are staying with some locals. The digital age makes it slightly easy for us to work from any part of the world specially if your job is such. It is safe for women travelers and is convenient. There’s no dull moment in Goa, there are lot of party places, eat outs and home stays that serve enticing local cuisine. The expats have their regular hang outs where one could go and chill, you could spend an entire month in a place like this. This was Goa for you-for a gypsy’s heart from a nomad’s diary.

I would also be putting up the vlog on my YouTube channel soon.

Thanks to the management team of The Lalit for such an amazing retreat. Totally rejuvenated…

=Outfit Details=
Black Dress – Zara
Violet top and knitted top – Camla Spain Swim wear – Marks & Spencer

Location courtesy @the Lalit goa

Yours Truly,
Anuja Pandey

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Bangalore Times Fashion Week- SS 18

May 27, 2018

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Bangalore Times fashion week made waves this season with the designers like #rinadhaka and #archanakochhar coming down to #nammabengaluru to set the trends for the season.

My look for the day was a beautiful organza steel grey coloured blouse which is so English in its hemlines, and sleeves with minimal beads work on it. Outfit details are given at the bottom.

So here’s my lookbook for the glamorous night.

=Outfit Details=

Top @camla

Skirt @marksandspencers

My hair on fleek courtesy @bounce salons Koramangala in association
with Latest launch of products by @balmain

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Summer Lookbook #004 – Athleisure

May 22, 2018

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“Fashion is like eating, you shouldn’t stick to the same menu everyday”

As I had spoken in my previous blogs that I’m doing a series on my casual outings and formals too this summer, so here’s the #lookbook3 for this week. This look is my workout to go to co works space (read my office), to the luxury hotels for an evening meeting with a client if need be – Athleisure.

Athleisure is a concept that’s taken over the fashion world since last season. We have practically seen all models and stars in this look. So my #lookbook3 speaks of the same.

It’s an effortless style, it’s a fashion movement when your gym pants, yoga pants, shorts, tights, leggings, and sneakers can be worn outside gym to more casual or social settings.
This look can be carried to office and parties too and hence we realise that wearing sneakers to pub hopping is a trend these days (and what better way than to keep comfy while you dance your blues away).
So there’s no need to sweat over the questions like can you pull off leggings? What to wear when it’s scorching outside? Blah blah…

The styling can make a huge difference. So look for the biggest athleisure advocates like #KendallJenner and #GigiHadid and prepare to be inspired.

*Just wear your leggings with crop tops, layer it with a long vest.

*Pair it with tank tops.

*Just wear it with a top and add one accessory like a belt/choker to transform the look from gym to work space.

*Carry a tote bag to carry some accessories or light makeup to help you survive the day.

Location courtesy @itcgardenia where I happened to go for a meeting and loved the heavenly flute that an artist plays in evening times when it’s dusk. My mother always says that it’s ideal to do an aarti or play some instrument at dusk time to draw positive energy into the environment and hence I not only enjoyed the beautiful music but also savoured it even more.

Leggings- @only

Blouse – Street pick from #Thailand

So the idea is to prepare to inspire and breathe easy in your yoga pants all day long. Have a fabulous week ahead ladies and keep inspiring!
Xoxo!!
Yours truly

@AnujaPandey

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Summer capsule for Men with #rarerabbit

May 16, 2018

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As summers are peaking, the fashion quotient is also soaring high with Rare Rabbit. The spring/summer collection of rare rabbit is truly for #afewraremen and you too can join the wagon, if you haven’t yet, by shopping this premium luxury brand that offers choicest of fabrics and fashion for men. My sartorial choices for this season are colourful and soothing, subtle yet making a style statement. I personally love shopping from rare rabbit for the amazing array of choices it has on its racks. Though this time I’m privileged to be creating content and style for this chic and modern brand in my way curtesy the brand.

Outfit 1 – Linen on Linen

The cardinal fashion rules are meant to be revised and I feel wearing linen with linen is super cool. A lot of us feel that a linen shirt must be worn on denims or other ways but the idea is to be cool in summers and as you sip in your ales, you would surely love the feel of linens in this heat.

The store in UB city where I shopped from had everything a man needs in different moods. And I had a crush immediately on this tangy orange linen shirt, it’s such an international color on runway this season.

If you want to transform your lounge/resort look to more glam look then you can always add a flirty stole and sneakers. All we need to do is to play with the wardrobe we create by mixing and adding according to the occasions and mood.

Outfit 2 – A tangy lime green with shorts

With sun at its peak, the pastels and powdery shades have made a comeback and I loved this lime green tee-shirt and shorts. This simple and subtle combination is timeless. Its impossible to not look cool in this outfit.

Whenever you are in doubt and don’t know what to wear then this is the combi that will save your life. You can dress up or dress down anytime. You can add a bomber jacket to it if you are going clubbing with your girl or just wear a white linen/ cotton jacket to make it a lunch affair.

Ps * All these outfits I mentioned to dress up are available at the #rarerabbit.

Outfit 3- White on White

I just loved this cool crew neck tee and everyone must have a tee of this kinds this season for the simple reason that whites are the timeless fashion. Don on a leather jacket when you are in Europe. This never goes wrong.

So this is the capsule wardrobe guide for all you guys who are reinventing style and love to be in their burrow (read skin). You don’t have to struggle but just create these simple yet sharp summer looks with this dapper brand.

Location curtesy @thelalitgoa

In collaboration with @rarerabbit

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Summer Lookbook #003 – Styling Palazzos

May 14, 2018

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We all love the voluminous and flowing lehangas but what if your diary is pencilled with casual events and you are obsessed with flares. One must look no further than the sophisticated yet carefree vibe of palazzo pants. These are versatile and can be worn for any occasions.
These pants are a sweet boho chic combo and they save you a lot of stress if you choose to wear it for weddings as you don’t have to be on guard as you are with lehangas or full length anarkalis as they risk one with falling down or crashing if you are wearing heels; or say, climbing the stairs. So palazzos don’t compromise on your mobility and if one works them in different styles then they could be a more fuss free fashion.
So let’s embrace the new age trend and be as droolicious as the Bollywood divas. The style inspiration from these celebrities says a lot about the versatility of palazzos.

A svelte body looks good with cape as a top but if you are large it’s better to stay always from two pieces of garments that are both anti fit. It gives a shabby look unless you wear it in thin fabrics which show off your midriff which is well worked out.

Crop top is the most casual way of wearing it and it goes with all sort of bodies. You could keep the length of crop top as per your convenience and let’s hit the gyms to go shorter next season. I have tried to keep it simple and fuss free. This pant cum skirt is a modern way to style yourself. You could wear it with a crop top for a day’s outing or a body suit like the one I’m wearing here or you could just pair it with some embellished party top for a more formal look.

Then in the summers one could also wear it with long Kurtas and look classy. A long well fitting Kurta is a better choice or else it would look like one is in a sack.

Flowing and fashion forward, this pair of plum dehry satin asymmetrical pants that I’m wearing is great for both Western and Indian outfits. Comfortable and classy these palazzos can be worn anytime of the day or night.

With more accessories and added layers in form of a long cape/jacket it can be easily be transformed from a casual to a party wear.

Since it’s summers and as I said I would be doing a series of summer lookbook hence I thought of documenting this style statement too. To keep it less plain I have added a belt with this look although even a lovely waistband in metallic colours would look great as well.

So breath in some fresh whiff of air in your wardrobe with some amazing palazzos and have a fashionable summer.

Yours Truly,
Anuja Pandey

Palazzos- @ritukumar

Location courtesy @itcgardenia

PC @david

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Summer Lookbook #002 – Lakme Fashion Week

May 8, 2018

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Harem pants have made a comeback in various fashions this season with Lakme fashion week.
Remember when it became a rage with Kareena Kapoor wearing it for the classic jab we met in one of the songs. Yes, I remember how we all ran to the shops and styled out street style look to shopping day outing with these pants.

Now they have made appearance in luxury fashion and so many designers had styled and designed these variously. I particularly loved one of them by the designer @payalsinghal for Lakme fashion week in Jio garden, Mumbai 2018 spring collection.

So taking cues from the most fashion forward shows in INDIA #lfw I styled myself for wedding of my friend.
Since I want to keep a track of my formal and casual outfits alike so I have decided to start a series on my #lookbook for weddings or party dresses and also on casual ones. It’s a more organised way to keep a record of pics on the blog too apart from Instagram.

So, here is the first in the series for party outfits. And next would be a summer lookbook for casual outfit so stay tuned in.

This post is for His and Her and it’s after long time we made this moodboard with both of us.
In fact Lucky is wearing a waistcoat with slim fit pants and what u realise is that dark coloured shirts give great look if paired just with the nude waistcoat.

Lucky’s Outfit – sponsored by Blackberrys

Shoes – ruosh

Belt – Louis Vuitton

Yours Truly,
Anuja Pandey

Outfit inspiration – @payalsinghal
For #lfw
Location – @shangrila

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Lakme Fashion Week – Spring Inspiration #Lookbook -#001

May 8, 2018

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Harem pants have made a comeback in various fashions this season with Lakme fashion week.
Remember when it became a rage with Kareena Kapoor wearing it for the classic jab we met in one of the songs. Yes, I remember how we all ran to the shops and styled out street style look to shopping day outing with these pants.

Now they have made appearance in luxury fashion and so many designers had styled and designed these variously. I particularly loved one of them by the designer @payalsinghal for Lakme fashion week in Jio garden, Mumbai 2018 spring collection.

So taking cues from the most fashion forward shows in INDIA #lfw I styled myself for wedding of my friend.
Since I want to keep a track of my formal and casual outfits alike so I have decided to start a series on my #lookbook for weddings or party dresses and also on casual ones. It’s a more organised way to keep a record of pics on the blog too apart from Instagram.

So, here is the first in the series for party outfits. And next would be a summer lookbook for casual outfit so stay tuned in.

Yours Truly,
Anuja Pandey

Outfit inspiration – @payalsinghal
For #lfw
Location – @shangrila

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Summer Lookbook #001 – The Pastels

April 27, 2018

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Spring-Summer 2018 has seen pastels in fashion and on ramp. Pastel or ice cream colours bring in the idea of luxury, innocence and candies. But we constantly keep wondering what to wear pastels with. This summer trend has many ways to wear it but our concern is how to combine the pastels. the cooling effect of pastels cant be denied. Some of you ladies just love it for the gentleness of the pastel colours for they are such a spring staple. While others love it for they look positively incredible when pared with other interesting trends of the moment.

How to pair pastels :

Monochrome for they look incredible if worn from top to bottom. One could wear a crop top with a skirt and still wear the heels to in the same tone as it immediately elongates and brings the focus to the visage and exposed skin.
Colour blocking – sweet sophistication is when you wear a pastel and bright hue of same colour in two pieces. So same colour and different shades, you could go for bright pants and pastel top and you achieve a look that is bound to draw attention.
Popping on neutrals – think of a white outfit with a pale pink coat. It gives the whole thing a touch of summer, a sweet affair to remember.
Always a great idea to wear bright makeup with mascara when you go minty, or pinks, or bubblegum colours to retain the barbie doll look.
Wear a polka dress with a pastel shade with some bandanas if you are in casual mood.

While its good to keep up with the trend, its always good to keep an eye on what suits your personality. Going ahead with just a pastel bag or shoes is also enough to make a statement.

While you buy the pastels keep in mind the skin tone so you know what looks great on you and wear this trend everywhere, in office, for a lunch with your girls, or for a date, they just make you look so feminine.

So ladies, have a fashionable summer!!!

With yours truly,
Anuja Pandey

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Fashion notes from Mr. & Miss BEST ICON International Pageant

April 22, 2018

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It is indeed a delight to get recognition and acknowledgement for the work you do and today happened to be one of such evenings.

Today, Bangalore saw all the High heeled crowd at Orion Mall for the grand finale of Mr. & Miss BEST ICON, organised by Rio Production.The fact that I’m associated with international pageants as their style and grooming consultant also gives me the opportunity to be the esteemed jury too many a times and its always a humbling experience.Since its summers even in Namma Bengaluru , I styled my look with a comfortable shift dress and paired it with Spandex, to finish the look, I wore a hat. I prefer my skin to be bare with nude look, sight make up since I want it to breath.

The event also marked the celebration of Mall’s 6th Anniversary.

Penned by
Yours truly,
Anuja Pandey

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IPL (RCB vs RR) : The Sports and Fashion Extravaganza

April 15, 2018

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If there’s anything fanatical today then it’s IPL and cricket fever, the only thing that comes second would be fitness and sports fashion that we all so love. Today as I went for this match of RCB vs Rajasthan Royals, I felt it’s a bliss to be in bangalore. Chinnaswamy stadium is buzzing with activity, energy of people is indeed infectious and the stadium looks so colourful. The positivity and cheer of audiences adds a zest in life. Cricket surely is the most loved sport of India. It is a rage, it’s fashion, it is the phenomena.

In fact, today’s match is about environmental conservation to promote “Go Green” initiative by RCB. RCB franchise takes initiative to plant trees and to create awareness about global warming. Hence, they gave saplings as a give away to all the audiences today at Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Sports and fashion, glamour and champions have always gone together. This phenomenon is not limited to the Page 3 and fashion community. In fact it gets an uptick from every girl and boy today, athletic wear, trendy stuff is something that we all love to wear.

We can’t ignore the “athleisure” label since it’s versatile as it is a hit for lazy approach to dressing.

So wear pants or denims, shorts or flare pants or palazzos, leggings or yoga pants, or your silk parka, just remember it has to be niche and luxe and lounge in comfort.

The big dilemma though is that it’s been talked about so long, but how does one get it right and interpret it as your own style statement or express it in your terms of fashion.

Make up for a match in a stadium is a big no. You could probably just give a no makeup look or nude look. Keep it minimal and hassle free.

I like wearing crop tops and since pastels are in trend this season and green is the colour of the season, I wore this lace top with mesh pants. Sneakers is a big must and you must totally avoid wearing heels.

There’s a wide array to choose from when it comes to choices in sports fashion as sports brands like Nike and Adidas have collaborated with designers to cater to luxury segment of fashion. This brings luxe to the streets. The fact is that If you are casual and comfortable then you are fashionable.

P.S. : * Lucky aka Ashish is the official MC for the IPL this year again and don’t miss to hear him out applaud and cheer for the team as you head to the stadium.

Happy IPL season, Cheers!!
Penned by
Yours truly,
Anuja Pandey

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It’s fashion o clock with Daniel Wellington watches

March 10, 2018

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She asked, “What is the time?”

I looked at my watch and my girlfriend drooled over it as I said, “it’s fashion O clock” I know it’s been a long time since I blogged but since it’s spring, we have some amazing valentine’s gift ideas and now it’s women’s day, I thought of inspiring men and women to go through this impeccable collection of Daniel Wellington for men as well as women.

Fashion and utility put together is #danielwellington and the brand has given a facelift to watches and come along with accessorising straps in leather and metal, adding on to the flash and flamboyance. So check the gifting ideas for your women this #internationalwomensday and get some great deals.

I’m wearing

A BUNDLE 6 CLASSIC ST MAWES 40 RG + STRAP GLASGOW 20 RG
Product number: DW00500012
worth $108.09
There’s a beautiful collection to buy a gift for your loved one from Daniel Wellington

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Bikers style fashion- Ducati and Roadster campaign

February 4, 2018

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Bikers fashion is more of a rock and roll, sturdy 50s kinds, it’s a combination of that with the protective gear. If one really talks to a biker about fashion or style they would realise that bikers’ only concern is protection and hence the black leggings, leather jackets, studded bracelets, helmets and boots etc look Uber cool and make a statement that is become more of a street style too. Hollywood is inspired by them too and I can’t help but get amazingly inspired by their rugged looks.

Hence when we were invited by the roadster, to propose our love to this sexy machine #scramblerducati and woo it and win it, we loved it.

The love for bikes is been a childhood craze since the days of Manipal when I was in college. And #Ducati was a dream bike always. I remember how all of us guys n few gals would just hit the roads on weekend holidays and flirt with the wind and dangerous curves of western ghats. A bunch of guys who are stepping into youth and playing with dangers and seeking thrill. It was like a bunch of crazy boys exploring the hidden world out there, the small temples in some aloof hilly terrains with peepul leaves ruffling and making noise as we would take breaks. Life is adventure and when I proposed to this bike then it was all my real feel to own it that got a vent, thanks to this opportunity.
We wore roadster jackets and boots and loved this fun experience of wooing the bike. My partner in crime is always Softy and she made it even more fun.

=Yours truly Lucky=
Waiting to know who all love the bumpy rides of rocky terrains here.
Sponsored post in collaboration with @roadster and @ducatiscrambler
Outfit : Roadster

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Self love is the best love

January 20, 2018

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As it’s when you love yourself first that you could love anyone else. Friends play the most important role invypur happiness and toxic people must be kept at bay . Recently it was my bday and I had a fuzzy, warm one all due to my friends.

The beautiful red dress I chose to wear has cut work and I loved this colour. To add to the bling I teamed it with a cape in rose gold and curls in my hair.
Happy birthday to me, love my amazing friends and happy to announce that our blog ie me n my co Blogger Lucky are getting associated with Femina Miss India this year as their talent partners, some warm feeling with loss of Happy hormones… good night