Sadly enough, I've been working for the 1st 2 days of the festival, thus celebrating only at night. This is the only time when you can see throngs of enthusiastic men, women & kids filling up every road, lane & by-lane throughout the night. I had a lovely time going around the city with family on one night & with friends on the next!
Thankfully, I had leave today......it's the most auspicious of the 4 days. So, went all ethnic in the morning, being the nice, traditional Indian girl to family & elders. Post-lunch, I dressed up in new clothes (we are supposed to wear new clothes on all 4 days!!! Can anything get better than that???) & stepped out for a fun evening with friends............walked about, fooled around, gossiped, went to a Hookah Bar, clicked lots of pix.......basically made merry!!
*Bengalis - for those of u who don't know, Bengalis are a sect of people of any religion, whose origins are in Bengal, a place in East India.
This is how I dressed up for the outing. Navy is the new black for me.........am absolutely in love with the color right now!!!
This is how I dressed up for the outing. Navy is the new black for me.........am absolutely in love with the color right now!!!
I knew I had lots of crowd-jostling & walking to do.......so dressed up in a comfy cotton top & cotton gabardine trousers.......the flats added to the comfort factor.
I love the feminine silhouette of this Navy cotton blouse.......& these powder pink cotton trousers were a fav pick bcoz of the pleats at the waist & tapering legs, a hot silhouette for a pair of trousers!
Blouse: Pantaloons, Kolkata
Trousers: Zara, The Palladium, Mumbai
This bag is a new one picked up during the festive shopping stint! Loved the classy look of it.........spacey, yet chic.
Bag: Metro Shopping Plaza, Kolkata
Bangles: Colaba Causeway, Mumbai
Watch: Kenneth Cole, Shoppers Stop, Kolkata
I'm not much of a make-up person..........a streak of black kohl on the lower lids, sometimes a liner on the upper ones & a dash of gloss on the lips & am raring to go!! This string of pearls is an eternal fav piece from my jewellery box......I wear this knotted, as a long string & also as multiple strings........I have used this to up the style quotient of many a look & outfit..... :)
Neckpiece: Westside, Kolkata
This quirky, bright pair of flats is a festive gift from Mom.......... :))
Flats: Hamlyn, Metro Shopping Plaza, Kolkata
All in all, a comfy & fuss-free look for hanging out with friends, shopping trips to the mall or for Sunday brunch.
Will be back with more updates of my festive days...........till then, stay stylish!!
Ta-da!!
Polka Princess
nice blog nice representation. i jst have one thing to say abt the defn of a bengalee. a bengalee is not necessarily a hindu. a bengalee is a person who hails fm bengal...
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mayurakshi...
Hey Mayurakshi.....thanx for the correction.....yes, the person can be of any religion, but from bengal....my mistake!!
ReplyDeleteluv d bangles!!!
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This is amazing.. u blogging..!! i am proud..!!! :)i love this navy blue look..super chic..!! :)
ReplyDelete@Aarti: Thanx... :)
ReplyDelete@Boudi: Thank uuuuu.......do follow ma blog! :))
interesting bangels...cute shoes
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You look absolutely gorgeous, and I adore those flats
ReplyDeleteWishing you a beautiful day sweetie
XOXO
J
@Prutha: Lovely blog u hav thr gurl!! And thanx! :)
ReplyDelete@J: Thanx dear......tk cr.... :)
your necklace is amazing and you look so cute on these photos!
ReplyDeleteThis bag is amazin:D Really i like it...that's a piece of history :DD
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@Annie: Thanx sweetheart..... :)
ReplyDelete@Christine: Gosh! Thanx a bunch! :))
Love your bag!! :) and I just noticed your header on your blog..It actually has chappals for 'L' and stilletoes for some of the alphabets..that is soo cool!! did you design that ??? wow!! Im so impressed :)
ReplyDeleteHi sweetie, I'd like to say thank you for your kind and sincere words that you have given me at my comments sections, you are amazing, brilliant, and I respect you for just being the greatness that you are. Thank you so much...
ReplyDeleteLOVE
Jemina
XOXO
PS: I need to go to Zara for some trousers, yours are impeccable, I love all the small details and silhouette :), Kisses, J
@Natasha: Thanx babe! And ya........I've made the header myself..... :)
ReplyDelete@Jemina: U r most welcome dear......luv u for being urself & for all ur lovely thoughts....... :))
This trouser is one of my fav picks from Zara.....luv d color, the pleats, the silhouette...et al!
Do keep writing more interesting posts......can't wait do read ur blog everyday!
Hugs,
PP
Dearest PP, thank you so much for being so kind and sincere, your kind words, and support really mean a lot to me, thanks for having my back, you are a friend indeed
ReplyDeleteLove always
Jemina
xoxo
Any time sweetie...... :)
ReplyDeleteLuv,
PP
This festival sounds wonderful!
ReplyDeleteAnd I love your outfit. Especially, the top! So lovely, you look very feminine and well put together.
:)
~Zabrinah
heya! came here through hippy holly simple sally's blog!!...
ReplyDeleteim liking da red flats!!.....
@Zabrinah: Thanx a bunch girl! This is my most favourite festival in the whole universe!!! You should come 2 Kolkata at this time of d year 2 experience d magic! :)
ReplyDelete@Shooting Star: Well, I should thank Holly & Sally for making me known 2 others! ;)
But I didnt really get whr u saw "red flats"?? I think u meant d navy ones! :)
Hi Princess, I can't thank you enough for your wonderful support and brilliant comments, you are an amazing friend indeed. Keep in touch and LOVE always darling, Jemina, XOXO
ReplyDeletePS: Wishing you a magical weekend
With LOVE,
Jemina
xoxo