Thursday, November 13, 2014

Prep School Pretty




Houndstooth is a very common winter print. A few years ago, we used to see only fitted jackets or winter coats with this print but nowadays, we get dresses and tops as well. I bought mine last year and it is perfect for work especially in the winter season. Combined with a deep red cardigan I can almost pass off as a Prep school girl. LOL!

Since this look is so formal, I teamed it with with the classic multi stranded pearl necklace. I also added a pearl ring. Pearls are my least favorite jewellery. My sister loves them but I never did, even though I have worn pearls all my life. When I was younger the only necklace I had was made of pearls. I still haven't warmed up to them. This necklace has two strands of black leather woven through gold which adds a certain edginess. I like the combination of pearls and leather. This statement piece completes the whole look making it classic as well as contemporary. Do you agree with me ? Do let me know ?













Hounds-tooth dress:  Target $29.99 (similar here and here)
Pumps: Target $24.99 (similar here and here)
Clutch: Gift (similar here and here)
Necklace: Forever 21 $9.80 (available here and here)
Rings: Forever 21 (similar here, here, here and here)



Monday, November 3, 2014

Celebrity Style - Keira Knightley

Kiera Knightley has very classic tastes when it come to clothes. She goes for elegant cuts and has a lot of white in her wardrobe. She is also not shy to mix and match. Surprisingly, for a celebrity, she re-uses most of her clothes. The key is to buy timeless pieces which last through several seasons and trends. Today I am showcasing one such look that never goes out of style. Each individual piece in this look can be paired with something else and used multiple times. Check it out below.

White Pullover - Almost everyone has this in their wardrobe. If you don't, better get one soon. This can be worn with jeans, cords, skirts, pants - practically everything

Leather Jacket - Motor cycle jackets have been in vogue for time immemorial. Remember Jon Travolta in Grease ? It doesn't look like they are going out of style anytime soon, so you might as well get one. Pronto!

Black Tights - I'm sure all you ladies have at least one pair. I should know. I visited four continents this year - Asia, North America, South America and Europe and everywhere I went I saw ladies in black tights. Just in case you don't have them you can find a nice pair at H&M

Black Booties - These pretty shoes can be worn with jeans as well as dresses.

Floral skirt - No need to rush and pack your summer clothes just yet. You can use your summer skirts and dresses in winter as well. Still in doubt ? Check out Keira's outfit below.


Jacket: Aeropostale $40.00
Sweater: Lauren Conrad $36.99
Skirt: Forever 21 $8.80
Tights: H&M $9.95
Boots: Kohls $47.99
Clutch: Gilks $9.95