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Shopping for Classics this Black Friday

Fashion

Its that time of year again! Black friday is approaching and it's time to get things into your wishlist. I wanted to give you guys a few teasers from Farfetch, and let ....READ MORE

The Pregnancy Safe Skincare Edit

Baby, Beauty

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The Wedding Guest Dress Edit

Fashion

I wanted to let you in to my online foraging through the sales for the perfect dress to wear at friends weddings. If you're anything like me, you may have a number of destination weddings in the diary this season.....READ MORE

Making Every Minute Count with Elemis

Beauty

Becoming so busy with baby routines can some times take a toll on my own beauty regime. Gone are the days where I can spend a good 15-20 minutes before bed in my bathroom sculpting my skin with all of my wonderful pot....READ MORE

International Womens Day and the Young Womens Trust

Lifestyle

In celebration of International Womens day I wanted to write this post to raise awareness about the Young Women’s Trust which supports and represents young women who have experienced low pay, unemployment and jo....READ MORE

My Festive Makeup Look

Beauty

My Festive Look getting you ready for the party season! Check out the YouTube video below. x

MAKEUP by Estée Lauder

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makeup Hacks for mums / ‘Soft Focus’ skin

Beauty

There are a few things (more than a few) that entirely go out of the window when you become a mum and that really is spending oodles of time in front of the mirror playing around with makeup. When I do get the chance to do so it tends to be in th....READ MORE

My Farfetch Black Friday Wish list

Fashion, Style

Ted Baker Junior

Baby, Fashion

It's been a little while since I have posted on regularly on my blog, particularly anything Suri related. Reason being is I have totally been in my new mumma haze. Whilst my own attire and beauty regime is always ....READ MORE

Diwali Makeup with Estée Lauder

Beauty

It's about the time of year to celebrate the festival of light! For me Diwali is something really special where I love spending time with my family whilst enjoying candle-lit evenings along with a little shimmer and sparkle wherever I can. In....READ MORE

My Birth Preparation

Baby, Fashion, Inspiration, Style

~Having given birth on the 21st of July, reading this back brings tears to my eyes. I wrote this post between 38-39 weeks and then went into labour so bare with me as I'm back tracking slightly as I have barel....READ MORE

Every Day Skin

Beauty

My this is a great every day skin makeup routine using DoubleWear Light foundation. This oil-free and light to medium coverage is a great foundation to be using on a daily basis where I not only like to look natural but also feel it on my skin too. T....READ MORE

Maternity jumpsuits for nine months and beyond

Baby, Fashion, Style

I still can't get over how quickly this latter part of pregnancy has gone. I swear last week I was 5 months pregnant and now I'm literally counting down the weeks before due date. Whi....READ MORE

Summer Solstice 24 hour lasting makeup

Beauty

It's been a long time coming doing a makeup tutorial on the blog, so here we are! I'm going right back to basics really with a slight emerald twist in showing you a full makeup look designed to last from day until night, right around the time of ....READ MORE

Feeling Hot Hot Hot

Baby, Fashion, Style

The struggle is real. Whilst the joys of wearing dresses from day to night is prevalent, dealing with the heat whilst being pregnant hasn't been the easiest. It's quite nice to finally cover a little 'maternity' s....READ MORE

Shop online and pay later with Klarna

Fashion, Lifestyle

You may have guessed that whilst still running on full steam with work and the baby due date just around the corner I'm trying my utmost to be nesting at home as much as I possibly can. Despite yearning for home t....READ MORE

Kaftan Nights

Fashion, Style

Sometimes I get lost for words. I think it's just one of those days and just one of those kaftan kind of nights. x

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The Scalloped Red Dress

Fashion, Style

Another perfect dress for flouncing around in the sun. Scalloped edges on hems and shoes seem to be the thing this summer. It's about that time of year for a perfect pop of colour too and this dress does just the ....READ MORE

The BumpSuit

Baby, Fashion, Style

It's official - The Bumpsuit! So you may have noticed I feel like my personal style has had a little bit of a re vamp lately. Of course I have a bump to consider which is definitely part of it, but I also feel lik....READ MORE

Polka Dots for All

Baby, Fashion, Style

 

There com....READ MORE

Bridal outfits: The before and after party

Beauty, Style, Travel

Whilst having so much fun choosing my main outfits for my wedding, it's a world of fun picking your 'general bridal attire' for the coming days, weeks or even months to get into the mode. This jumpsuit I wore abov....READ MORE

It’s a baby…

Baby, Beauty, Fashion

It's been SO hard keeping a secret something we found out yonkers ago... I know it sounds crazy but there is SO much anticipation involved with finding out the gender of the baby these days. We had our superficial....READ MORE

Pregnancy Style / Floral Dresses

Baby, Fashion, Style

I'm starting to get the hang of this! At four and five months pregnant I was struggling with 'pregnancy style' because I just looked like I'd had one too many pastas - which was actually very much the case. Now I ....READ MORE

Baby Nursery Ideas

Baby, Inspiration

 

I thought as I'm over the halfwa....READ MORE

The Midseason Bouclé

Baby, Fashion, Style

I got hold of this delightful blurry checked jacket is now on sale at Net-a-Porter. I bought it back in December, rather unsure of when and how exactly I was going to ....READ MORE

My First Trimester Unravelled

Baby, Lifestyle

Being ‘with-child’ is a whole different ball-game. Your mindset now is for two and my body being the carrier needs to be and feel strong, physically and mentally. First things first, I actually didn't believe ....READ MORE

Mum Chic | The Comfy Edit

Baby, Fashion

Whilst entering a whole new world of maternity wear, it's a been a slow ass burner so far of awaiting the arrival of even a bump. I have found myself mindlessly scrolling through Instagram for all kinds of materni....READ MORE

So… We’re having a baby

Baby, Lifestyle

So... We're pregnant... I'm pregnant! I'm well into month 5 now (above). 🙂

(above on the honeymoon wearing Solid & Striped)The answer is yes, it's honeym....READ MORE

My Winter Skin Refresh Regime

Beauty, Lifestyle

At last I get to invite you into my bathroom and follow me on a winter skin refresh. As you might know skincare and beauty is something I spend a lot of my time pondering over, I'm al....READ MORE

The Chunky Knit

Fashion

You may know that when it comes to the cold I don't deal with it very well. Comfort and warmth must be a priority. As I'm going along truthfully speaking I really do only want to wear jumpers and jeans at this tim....READ MORE

Buying Art with Rise Art

Inspiration, Lifestyle

A common subject between my peers nowadays is the wonderful subject of ART. I'm at the stage and I'm sure this is the same for so many of you, that we're on the property ladder, if not edging onto it, or very comfortable wherever we live. Instead of ....READ MORE

The things I learned at 30

Lifestyle

Having hit and hurdled a few major personal milestones, I've been wanting to share some of my personal experiences on the blog via a series of thoughts about work, love and life that I have learned in my years. I hope that my words can be of inspirat....READ MORE

A dash of Red

Fashion

I'm constantly in search of the investment pieces that can see me through the festivities as well as forever more. As you might already tell, I'm all for wearing away your favourite items of clothes or accessories....READ MORE

Got to Dress Up to Dress Down

Fashion

It feels great to be back to my London stomp, properly and finally. Whilst I apologies for the lack of blog posts that have been not coming your way, I promise there is some validity behind it which in time I'll s....READ MORE

BLACK FRIDAY

Beauty, Fashion

The time has come again where everyone gets to snag some serious sales before the festive season! Whilst a lot of sales are readily available in stores, there's nothing like a bit of smug online shopping. As a slight on....READ MORE

Beauty Favourites for Friends

Beauty, Hair

So some might have already noticed that my mind has been slightly one track lately and blindsighted by my wedding #rajitawedding to which I apologise and promise I'm back to normal very soon talking about some rea....READ MORE

The Bridal Consultation with Jo Malone

Beauty, Fashion, Lifestyle

Amongst the madness of the pre prep to the wedding, I have made time in my schedule for some really special things one of which at the top of my list was a bridal consultation at Jo Malone<....READ MORE

Anti Aging with Nivea Q10

General

Whilst time is one of the main factors to ageing, for me time to chill, time for myself and time dedicated to all the steps of my skincare routine is the biggest factor to anti ageing. The topic of skincare for me....READ MORE

Indian Bridal Notes

Fashion, Inspiration

So... I'm weeks away from the (actual) big day - or days as you know how Indian weddings go. I wanted to let you in to some of my indian bridal thoughts, of where we're having the wedding, my shopping trip in Mumb....READ MORE

Into the groove

Fashion, Style

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Suns Out Pins Out

Fashion, Inspiration, Lifestyle

Following from the last post on my blog about my stay at The Beaumont and my raid of a few prime boutiques in Mayfair, I continue my stroll with some of my favourite piec....READ MORE

The Mayfair Collective

Fashion, Lifestyle, Style, Travel

As fully fledged Londoner since spending my university days trolling the West End, my feet are firmly in the city which I now call home. In the cohort of work and homelife it's so easy to stick to your regular pat....READ MORE

Summer Remedies at Home

Inspiration, Lifestyle

So far my summer has been packed full of sunny trips, good friends weddings, wedding planning of my own and a house move on the cards. All of which have been a marathon of fun but overall definitely taking a littl....READ MORE

Beauty In a Box

Beauty

Tili Box. Since talking more about beauty on the blog, people often ask me what my favouri....READ MORE

Floral Dress Overload

Fashion, Style

So... have a guess - It's that time of year and I'm obsessing over anything whimsical and floral right now. If you read my blog often or even tune into my Instagram, it's fair to say I like to 'throw-things-on' an....READ MORE

London Girl

Fashion

Year upon year the fashion circle spins and there are a few conventions that I’m not letting go of anytime soon. Beginning with the ca....READ MORE

A Night at The Westbury, Dublin

Lifestyle, Travel

My recent visit to Dublin staying at The Westbury Hotel in the heart of the city, got me wondering why I don't venture out to new cities more often. Whilst being amazingly located sur....READ MORE

Beach to the Streets

Fashion, Style

Isn't it weird how to even imagine the winter when it's summer... or when it's freezing cold, windy and rainy to imagine calm skies and sunshine? I find this bi annual occurrence baffling every time thus until th....READ MORE

The Perfect Fit

Fashion, Lifestyle

I've been wanting to do a post about recycling clothes and making sure everything you have fits how you want it to. Unless you're one of those lucky people who tend to fit into every....READ MORE

Red Crew

Fashion, Style

When I started writing my blog I remember having a distinctive rant about the power of the red lip. I'd have to have a good scroll back to pinpoint it but it was something that I stil....READ MORE

Everyday MakeUp

Beauty

I often get asked on what makeup I use on a daily basis so here we have it in the form of an 'everyday makeup' routine. To state the obvious if you read my blog: I LOVE makeup in gen....READ MORE

The Season

Fashion, Style

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Bath Time

Beauty

Bathtime has recently gone to the back of the to-do list as I'm sure it's the same for most people. But when I get there - it's the most underrated things that I vow to schedule into ....READ MORE

The Off Cuts

Fashion, Style

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But First, Vitamin C

Beauty, Lifestyle

As the sunnier days are starting to kick in, my skincare regime changes. With more and more exposure to sunlight there are a few extra components that are not just SPF (Sun Protection Factor) but are all about Vi....READ MORE

Matches Sale Alert

Fashion, Style

There's something about an easy to wear shirt to me that is everything. Throwing on a pair of good jeans with a pair of converse and a speak-for-yourself-shirt like this one above is the best feeling ever. I'm ha....READ MORE

The Sari and My Indian Side

Beauty, Fashion, Style

Finally I get to involve an element of 'Indian' on my blog that very much holds a strong part in me. Get ready for some cheese! I'm sure there are lots of British Asian girls too that whilst being Indian or 'asian....READ MORE

My current makeup bag

Beauty

From being a little late comer when it comes to makeup, I have turned into quite the contrary. I literally do use every item in my bag, much to my fiancés annoyance when we travel. Yup I always need holdall lugga....READ MORE

Sweet for my Suit

Fashion, Style

I have a huge love for all things over sized. Though, as a smaller person I have to be rather strategic about how I get my oversized fix in. Today it's in the form of a crispy jacket ....READ MORE

That Ethnic Touch

Fashion, Style

Always after a staple me... usually in the form of a neutral colour and often a denim. During this season when the coats are being slowly ditched, it's the perfect time to spruce up m....READ MORE

Weekend Glow

Beauty

Usually on the weekend during the daytime I want to look and feel fresh faced with a bit of a glow, like the start of summer time. Not too caked but just enhancing facial features ensuring really clear and glowy s....READ MORE

Fresh Veg

Fashion, Style

Don't you just love those dreamy mornings when all you have on the list is to waltz around in a floaty dress to your local vegetable stand to buy your fresh fruit and veg for the week? As much as I wish I could ....READ MORE

Sharp Smart

Fashion, Lifestyle, Style

Working as a freelancer sometimes it takes that little extra kick up the arse to fix up and look sharp. Especially during the colder months it's quite the mighty challenge for me, as it's tempting just to keep it ....READ MORE

90s Puffers and Scrunchies

Fashion, Style

Puffer jackets and scrunchies for me have recently just been limited to supermarket and gym trips, without much consideration of whats underneath (or what my hair is doing that day). ....READ MORE

Red on Red

Fashion, Style

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That Second Hand Bag

Fashion, Style

Since being more able to justify spending a few extra pennies on a hand bag, my choices still tend to stay in the calculated realms of making each one really worth it. Put it this wa....READ MORE

Gone Sassy

Fashion, Style

I don't know whether it's the sporadic sunshine or London Fashion Week around the corner but I feel slightly springy at the moment, yearning to wear a bit of colour and inject a bit of sass into my life via my war....READ MORE

Indian Grunge with House of Tabla

Fashion, Style

When I started writing my blog, it was always a plan to mix in an Indian element of fashion but I never quite knew how. As I go about go about my bustling London life, there seem to be seldom opportunity to go all....READ MORE

SkinSpo by Nurse Jamie

Beauty, Lifestyle

Having not yet embarked upon the world of 'surgery' (botox included) with no immediate plans of doing so either, I had the pleasure of meeting Nurse Jamie on her recen....READ MORE

Wardrobe Classics

Fashion, Lifestyle

I’v always been very conscious of fashion and clothes in general ever since I can remember. I went through all the different stages like being a girly girl when I was a young there wa....READ MORE

Old Dregs with New Threads

Fashion, Style

So this is the prime time of year for me where inspiration is running on the low side, hair is in the need of some major loving and my skin is feeling super thirsty. I also am so bad with the cold weather that I o....READ MORE

Song Saa Private Island: Cambodia Part 2

Fashion, Style, Travel

Quite quickly into our trip my need for makeup went straight out of the window and our sole purpose for a few days was to relax. We enjoyed delicious of food on the most stunning back d....READ MORE

Song Saa Private Island | Cambodia Part 1

Style, Travel

A few months ago my boyfriend and I decided to make a trip the East to visit by brother who works in Hong Kong. As the Far East isn’t your usual hop-on-h....READ MORE

Colour Matching with Clinique

Beauty, Lifestyle

Last week I made a recce to the Clinique store in Londons Covent Garden to try Beyond Perfecting, the all in one foundation....READ MORE

PVC does Aprés Ski

Fashion, Style

I'v always been rather upset by the fact that I'm not (yet) a skier, at this stage largely because I don't get to fully indulge into super trendy  apréa ski garms. As I'm more of a....READ MORE

The morning After

Fashion, Style

Following on from a 2016 year full of surprising and not all that news (Trump and Brexit and a strong streak of grey hair) my year ended with a few sparkly surprises in my personal and work life which I'm very ha....READ MORE

Festive Lux

Fashion, Style

This season seems to be calling on loads and loads of velvet. It makes you feel warm and lux just by just looking at it. A a good fitted jacket allows for something totally slinky and sexy in the form of a negl....READ MORE

Don’t Mind If I Baileys

Lifestyle

Amongst a series of wilful attempts this year to become more healthy, coffee is something I rarely have however I do make a few special exceptions. That is, for the perfect espresso martini! With so many festi....READ MORE

Ruffles and Sparkles

Fashion, Style

A little something something thrown together on a cold winter day. I often question whether I'm bringing something to the table on the fashion blog front, however am comforted by reminding myself that my blog star....READ MORE

Winter Favourites

Beauty, Lifestyle

In the colder months I can't help but to want to spend all my time at home. Ideally this involves cooking as much as possible, re-arranging all the 'bits and bobs' which always accumulate, baths, catching up o....READ MORE

Cozy with Vanity

Fashion, Style

When I started my blog, I remember always talking about dressing in contradiction. This new crossbody by MCM worldwide called the Rockstar vanity case has arisen the topic again. By this I mean it's way more fun....READ MORE

My Clinique Clique

Beauty

Clinique is always a beauty brand that has played a little role on my shelves. Mainly due to my mum. She always used to use the toners, cleansers and moisturisers when....READ MORE

Back To School

Fashion, Style

Whilst channeling a more grown up and sophisticated 90s look, with the help on this MCM Worldwide rucksack I'm very much fulfilling some k....READ MORE

Grunge with trash

Fashion, Style

Working through my fashion conventions, brings me to blog about the oversized denim jacket. Whilst being born towards the end of the 80s, I do feel like a 90s kid at heart. This is by way of Kurt Cobain, The Spice....READ MORE

The Winter Knit

Fashion, Style

It's so weird that during summer it's almost impossible to even consider wearing knitted jumpers. Finally getting used to the idea of winter (with the help of some jing....READ MORE

A Suited Crossbody

Fashion, Style

Since the crossbody bag has become a wardrobe staple in my wardrobe, I have always worn it with casual esque attire. I'm talking, trainers, oversized jeans and jumpers. Probably due to it's easy utilitarian 'throw....READ MORE

Home Comforts

Fashion, Lifestyle, Style

Me this week. Amongst meetings out and about in London, spending a day in my comfies catching up with all the little things that have been piling up like organising my ....READ MORE

Everyone needs a boyfriend Tweed

Fashion, Style

I bought this boyfriend tweed jacket this time last year, to pleasantly find that it's right back into stock again this season. It's admittedly not the warmest of jace....READ MORE

Yawn London

Inspiration, Lifestyle, Style

Did anyone else have trouble sleeping last week? Finding excuses whether it's the weather, hormonal imbalances or the moon - something just wasn't right. With a little bit of help from Yawn London pajamas in pink ....READ MORE

Fancy Pants

Fashion, Style

I do have a tendency of dressing on a wild card ever so often. Whether it's the art school student within me, recent artistic events like Frieze London or the subliminal need to go against the grain, dashes of gli....READ MORE

Everyday I’m Ruffling

Fashion, Style

A good black and white check has been going strong ever since for ever, this little number with a bit of ruffle takes it to a new league. So many gorgeous online brands have popped u....READ MORE

Let’s Prolong the Bronze

Beauty, Lifestyle

Whilst October is well underway and as much fun there is to look forward to like layering coats, wearing fancy boots and socks and obviously - Christmas (yikes) the signs of summer s....READ MORE

Fall Glad Rags

Fashion, Style

Fall dawns upon us far too quickly. It feels like only a week or two ago that we hit a rare heatwaves in September. Moving to fashion this puts so many of our seldomly worn summer rags only purchased a couple of m....READ MORE

Nude Moon

Fashion, Style

Moving away from my usual denim get up, I'm drawn to all elements of metallic. Starting with converse in my last post, metallic fashion seems to be everywhere I look. ....READ MORE

Autumnal Maximal

Fashion, Inspiration

This is a really exciting time of the year in fashion. Whether you are or not part of the London Fashion month cohort, it filters right the way through to the high street where we are out with the old and in with ....READ MORE

All Day Everyday

Fashion, Style

Taking it right down to the basics today by wearing I feel most comfortable in, a great pair of jeans. When everything else is variable I ....READ MORE

The Power Hour

Fashion, Lifestyle, Style

Generally I'm not to not complain about anything on my blog, however a little knee injury that I have been suffering with since JUNE this year has held be back slightly on the exercising front. This also has taken....READ MORE

Seasonal Scents

Beauty, Lifestyle

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Call me Tata

Fashion, Style

It isn't often that my fashion inspiration comes from that of a notorious Columbian drug lord's wife, fictionally named Tata on the Netflix series of Narcos. Based on Pablo Escobar, who began the supply of cocaine....READ MORE

South of France Looks

Fashion, Style

On my summer holiday to the South of France, friends and I thoroughly enjoyed bottomless local rosé, sandy beaches, an abundance of great food whilst discovering lots of pretty little vil....READ MORE

A Treat from Bicester Village

Beauty, Lifestyle, Style

Who would have thought I'd be able to get my hands on a Smythson jewellery box? It's a piece of luxury that I im....READ MORE

Seren London

Fashion, Style

You know when you come across a one piece outfit and you're like ahhh... that feeling that you've just won something. The perfect outfit for special event that's so easy to wear, yet is designer and stands out as ....READ MORE

The Bangle

Lifestyle, Style

The bangle is something everyone has a run in with at some point of their jewel-drobe. Whether it's a special birthday or a present from a loved one they hold a long term significance like no other. Me right now

Beauty, Fashion, Lifestyle, Style

501 Levi's denim shorts in every colour. They are my ongoing staple. Nothing new here but they truly are the base to most looks for me. Kind of like onions in cooking (....READ MORE

Kick Flares and Gucci Florals

Fashion, Style

I subconsciously Guccified myself the other day. Embroidered floral denims seem something of a fad, which I can't help but to buy into when it's staring me at the face in Zara with a ....READ MORE

Current Handbag Situation

Beauty

I'm a real randomo when it comes to the contents of my handbag. I usually have a least three on rotation in one week. Each time I'm forgetting bits and bobs in the previous bag and picking up new bits that I feel ....READ MORE

The Blue Palace Resort Greece

Fashion, Lifestyle

This July I had the pleasure of visiting The Blue Palace Hotel in C, a perfect summer getaway. Mornings tended to begin like the above ^ with an infinity pool on our terrace, room service got taken to the next lev....READ MORE

Weekend Beauty Essentials

Beauty, Lifestyle

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Summer Denim Culottes

Fashion, Style

It's taken me some time to adjust to a different type of denim. Whether it's body shape or height summer denim culottes seem to have escaped becoming a staple part of my wardrobe. After coming across these denim c....READ MORE

Bedouin Studios

Fashion, Style

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Blushing

Fashion, Style

 I'm obsessing over this blushy pink colour recently. I'm wanting it on my bedsheets, my sofa, my tiles in my bathroom and accenting elements of my wardrobe. When I picked up this trench in the Mango sale last we....READ MORE

Eve Sleep Dream

Inspiration, Lifestyle

Last week I had one of best mornings so far this summer at The Nap Station at The Old Truman Brewery in East London in collaboration with eve Sleep - The go-to mattress company which cer....READ MORE

Lurex Allure

Fashion, Style

My ongoing obsession with lurex continues with this gorgeous long length cardigan worn as a dress, reminiscent of myself as a 90s kid. I remember when I was at school with one of my best friends, we used to scour ....READ MORE

Summer Glam

Beauty

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To The Nine London

Fashion, Style

Since online and digital retail is taking over the world, it's sometimes easy to underestimate the satisfaction of shopping in a beautifully curated and well thought out boutique. The new one on the block READ MORE

Million Dollar Mermaid

Fashion, Style

Going back to one of the most beautiful settings to date; Morocco. This red onepiece swimsuit was newly initiated in the pretty back drop of Riad Giulia where it took its first dip and poolside prance one sunny a....READ MORE

Londons Calling

Fashion, Inspiration, Style

I often take for granted the amazing surroundings of this incredible city we live in! Other than posting about some of my favourite new picks from the sales like my sandals and gingham shorts from Mango and m....READ MORE

Smooth Summer Skin

Beauty, Lifestyle

Even as someone of Indian origin, there is always a minor element of anxiety to whipping off my kit immediately when the summer months kick in. Having been hibernating under jeans, m....READ MORE

Wedding Season Wrap Dress

Fashion, Style

I know something very topical with regards to shopping around this time of year is buying occasion dresses. With wedding seasons, summer soirees and trips abroad everyone seems to be ....READ MORE

Get NA-KD

Fashion, Lifestyle, Style

Join me this weekend on my Snapchat @KavitaCola collaboration with NA-KD online. Get 20% off this weekend ONLY with the code Kavita20 at the new online boutique that nails cool, ....READ MORE

A Year On with Philips Lumea for The Stylist

Beauty, Lifestyle

When I started writing KavitaCola.com I collaborated with Philips and The Stylist Magazine to test out their much talked about I....READ MORE

Thread Talks Chinti and Parker in Morocco

Fashion, Inspiration, Lifestyle, Style

Speaking of comfortable clothing against my skin was the topic of one of my first ever blog posts last year. Since coming of age (another thing I love to ramble on about) it's importa....READ MORE

Floaty Floral France

General

It's becoming more and more usual to find love on the high street. On this occasion in the form of a floaty floral dress from Topshop. As much as the ar....READ MORE

Plage Cannes

Fashion, Lifestyle, Style

In the midst of 2016s Cannes Film Festival was the amazingly on point Magnum beach bar launched by girl of the moment Kendal Jenner. More about the sweet tooth later. It was great tri....READ MORE

Asceno In Morocco

Fashion, Lifestyle, Style

In April we enjoyed an overdue relaxing (with a little bit of party) weekend in Morocco. I'm not entirely sure why I haven't been to Morocco before? It's absolutely beautiful from the architecture, the colours, t....READ MORE

Summer at Festival Number 6

Lifestyle

Last year got involved the the fullest extent to the boutique music and arts festival of Festival No.6 on the stunning Italianate coastal village Portmeirion in Wales. I'm no festival queen but I have been to a f....READ MORE

My Curly Hair

Beauty

Whilst being a fashion junkie, one of the on going life conundrums that I deal with on a daily basis, like I'm sure many other women out there is my hair. From day one I have had very curly hair. When I say curly ....READ MORE

Head To Toe

Beauty, Hair, Style

As someone with high maintenance hair I'm always in search of a quick and easy blow dry. This week I paid a visit to the new blow dry bar The Bardou inside The Library Club in Londons Covent ....READ MORE

Wide Leg Denim

Fashion, Style

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Love Yourself

Fashion, Style

Somewhere Over The Rainbow

Fashion, Style

Since the weather has been cold it's so much easier to subscribe to uncomplicated hues of denim blue, grey, white and black when it comes to daily dressing. However the sporadic glimpses of sun rays begin to inspi....READ MORE

& Other Stories via The Debrief

Fashion, Style

As a contributor to The Debrief online, Grazia Magazines online outlet, I regularly get out on the field to check out what's new in the shops. Essentially to have a real graft and sel....READ MORE

Sleeves Yes Please

Fashion, Style

It's always great to come across a garment that speaks for itself. Going with the notion of simplicity, a top like so with billowing sleeves needn't be overloaded with heavy styling....READ MORE

Each X Other at PFW

Fashion, Style

Following the buzz from New York, London and Milan, comes the finale of Paris Fashion Week. My self and my fellow fashion blogger friend Rosie Fortescue too....READ MORE

The Leopard Print Coat

Fashion, Style

Channeling a fierce casual look today with my new leopard print coat from Mango. Leopard print is always available every season y....READ MORE

Alright dahlin

Fashion, Style

Nothing like a catcall on a comfortable cashmere sweater to kick start the early signs of spring. This time of year, like most others, comfort and not freezing is one of my main priorities. I'm not usually one for slogans sweaters, however....READ MORE

Walking Hearts

Fashion, Style

It's rare I venture out of my fashion comfort zone and wear a longer skirt. I honestly find them quite tricky to style up without looking like lamb dressed as mutton, or just feeling ....READ MORE

Double Denim

Fashion, Style

It's often that I revert back to double denim. A look that always seems justifiable over the years despite being rarely at the height of 'fashion forward' style. While fashion fads pr....READ MORE

Valentines Day Gift Edit

Beauty, Lifestyle, Style

Happy Valentines day to all the lovers out there. What a great excuse for presents, to someone special or just yourself of course. Oddly enough I have always been rather adverse to Valentines day due to my cynical mind ....READ MORE

January Favourites

Lifestyle

It's February I know, but I thought I'd do a blog post about a few of my favourite things that I did or just happened in January. If you follow me on Instagram it's usually full of them and recorded as I go along so I ....READ MORE

White Kicks

Fashion, Style

As it goes I'm a huge comfort junkie whenever possible. Since working for myself I try to make the most out of being comfortable of course whilst taking a bit of 'cool' into consider....READ MORE

The Daniel Wellington Watch

Fashion, Lifestyle, Style

It's not often you find something that sums up the epitome watch. With so much choice out there it's hard to choose something with such sartorial simplicity and I think READ MORE

Cold Classics

Fashion, Inspiration, Style

I thought I'd put some of my favourite wardrobe classic looks that keep me inspired in the sunless months. I'm a much ....READ MORE

The Shearling Jacket

Fashion, Style

I'm generally a better person all around in the summer. I am more excited about getting out of bed, more motivated to work out, more inclined to wear colour and all the while gregario....READ MORE

A Balanced Brunch at Belgraves

Lifestyle

This weekend I had the pleasure of a lovely brunch at Pont St Belgravia with Plenish Juices and their new ....READ MORE

Work Casuals

Fashion, Style

Although most jobs in the creative industries don't require you to wear a suit and heels it's sometimes nice to embrace into the more casual elements of 'work-wear'.

For this lo....READ MORE

Wintery Whites

Fashion, Style

It's not often that I mix white into my winter fashion wardrobe. Generally I keep it to black and throw in colour and contrast around that.

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Fraying is Slaying

Fashion, Style

I'm all about the fraying. So seems to be everyone. Over the last year or so we saw a lot from the young designer Marquis Almeida who is queen of fraying, and it seems to have caught ....READ MORE

Birthday Suit

Fashion, Lifestyle, Style

Another year another birthday! After a lovely day with some friends, a blow dry at AER Blow Dry Bar and a lovely at home mani and pedi booked through the aw....READ MORE

Happy New Year

Inspiration

It feels great to be back to in London from a great break out of the city. Life can get claustrophobic sometimes in London, despite it being home. Even if I don't leave the country, I find myself coming back aft....READ MORE

The Overcoat Edit

Fashion, Style

The time of year is calling for something oversized and neutral to work with 90% of my current wardrobe. Anyone who reads my blog regularly will know that I like to kill a few birds with one stone, so something t....READ MORE

Furred Lines

Style

It's officially cold. It didn't quite settle in after returning from my trip to Vietnam but is beginning to hit home. I'm always left in a slight state of confusion at this point: do-I-wear-a-coat-do-I-not kind of....READ MORE

Viet Silver Lining

Inspiration, Lifestyle, Style

After the city stop in Hanoi, road trip to Ha Long Bay and back, a flight to the warmer south: Danang, a three day break at The Fusion Maia was much necessary. A real spoil with two treatments per day from massag....READ MORE

Vietnam Diaries: Halong Bay

Fashion, Inspiration, Lifestyle, Style

After beginning our Vietnamese adventure in the city of Hanoi, we made a 48 hour trip to one of Asias most amazing landscapes: Halong Bay.

The name Halong translates in Vietnamese: '<....READ MORE

Topshop Partywear Covered via The Debrief

Beauty, Fashion, Style

A lovely morning spent scouring Topshop in search of six of my favourite party outfits for READ MORE

I’m In Love With the Polo

Fashion, Style

Sparkly polo! Along with the amazing 70s rift we are experiencing in fashion right now, on the shows and onto the high street, the sparkly polo is a must have at the moment.

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Knits and Kicks

Fashion, Style

As much as I refrain from weather rants on my blog, I'm british so I'm going to do it anyway. It's getting really really cold and now my fashion mind is onto layering. It's hard to always stay feminine when doing ....READ MORE

Attention to detail

Inspiration, Lifestyle, Style

Aside from fashion I have a sneaky little obsession with things for the home - I thought it was all of us but a dear friend of mine recently told me that I should share some interior posts on my blog. Ever since b....READ MORE

Paris Utility

Fashion, Style

On Parisian dressing; I wanted to go to town on this trip so I did.

Picking out my wardrobe felt easy by sticking to simplistic, utilitarian and muted blue tones with a pop of r....READ MORE

Double Tweed Indeed

Fashion, Style

I took myself to Paris over the course of Paris Fashion Week. The city grows on me more and more on me every visit. Without getting overly cringeworthy I always feel incredibly inspired on a fashion and make-up no....READ MORE

All The Best from COS Via The Debrief

Fashion

KavitaCola via THE DEBRIEF: THIS WEEK WILL PROBABLY SEE RAIN, BLAZING SUNSHINE AND A TORNADO THROWN IN FOR GOOD MEASURE. HERE'S HOW TO GET THROUGH IT, COURTESY OF COS...

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Suede Days

Fashion, Style

I think it's safe to say that suede has begun to become a staple this year. A 70s revival that came upon us last year has lasted well into fall this season. From stripy lurex tops, elongated hemlines and A line su....READ MORE

A Dismal Day Out at Dismaland

Fashion, Lifestyle

Upon a conscious effort to step up my cultural game this summer, I recently made a trip to one of the UKs most recent tourist attractions created by the artist Banksy. As many of you w....READ MORE

Red Army

Beauty, Fashion, Style

It's often that when I come across a real piece like this gorgeous new AW15 Chanel number, I feel obliged to completely play the rest down. Perhaps it might be influenced with the gym....READ MORE

The Shirt Top

Fashion, Style

I am involved in a regular conundrum the second someone suggest 'drinks' somewhere in the West End of London (Mayfair). What - do - I - wear? Of course depending on the company if it's somewhere in W1 my usual ass....READ MORE

Blue Hues

Fashion, Style

I'm challenging my own obsession with black shoes by throwing bright white gladiator sandal by Senso in the mix today. For me this kind of behaviour is only acceptable when you keep it really clean everywhere els....READ MORE

Cool and Comfortable

Fashion, Style

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Summertime Sadness

Inspiration, Lifestyle

With it being mid summer and all I can't help but to feel slightly nostalgic already of the summer we've had so far and the dwindling amount we have left. Attempting to see the glass half full on an August rainy d....READ MORE

Denim Duty

Fashion, Style

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One Piece Wonder

Style

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Elle Styles

Fashion, Style

There's nothing like a buttery leather to make a look pop. I had to give the virtually impossible answer to the team at Elle Magazine: 'How would you describe your style?'.

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Pretty little things

Fashion, Style

My summer wardrobe is still itching to come into full flight. Perhaps I'm going to have to save it for little trips abroad this summer coming up! Instead I thought I'd spice up some of my usual basics with some ne....READ MORE

Florals and Fringes

Fashion, Style

So here's the result of my ever-so-often Topshop splurge. I can never seem to resist it for a quick fix, perfectly appropriate for those sudden bursts of London sun. On a slight tangent from the conventional clas....READ MORE

Smooth Legs with Phillips Lumea for The Stylist

Beauty

Not quite my inside leg measurements but now you know about the ins and outs about my hair removal regime. Blogging is about being personal right?

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Testing the Phillips Lumea with The Stylist

Beauty

Advertorial for Phillips Lumea by The Stylist

Hair today, gone tomorrow with the new IPL hair removal system the Phillips Lumea I hope. Summer is on the way and the forever burden of ....READ MORE

Back to Basics

Fashion, Style

Whilst the seasons are changing I am always in a mindset of de cluttering my wardrobe in order to make room for more exciting purchases. As much as I am partial to a ridiculous pop of colour or a gregarious print ....READ MORE

Dungarees Please

Fashion, Style

It’s not often I come across one piece wonders like these, and when I do I will wear them out completely. This particularly snug pair of dungarees with a little black tank does the job for me, intentionally feel....READ MORE

GIRLFRIEND STRIPES

Fashion, Style

There is something rather satisfying about wearing loose fitted clothing top and bottom. I think this goes well under the debate of whether your'e dressing for girls or for guys. *not....READ MORE

Windswept

Fashion, Style

There is nothing like finding a vintage item of clothing that you love. The theory is that everything in fashion has already been ‘done’ so to speak. Once upon a time, that piece existed in its own context and....READ MORE

Denim Flirts

Style

Denim is in the air! It seems to be wherever I go and now more inventively not just in the form of a staple jean. The long denim skirt is one of the 70s classics (Check out Jane Birkin one of my favourite style icons who always seemed to get ....READ MORE

Persueded

Fashion, Inspiration, Style

Suede all day errday this summer. Self Service the amazing bi-anual magazine aka fashion bible has done a gorgeous, nostalgic and glamorous fashion story inspiring me for this post. Malgosia (the model who always knows)....READ MORE

Material Girl

Fashion, Style

You may cringe at the thought of ‘winter’ and ‘bare legs’ in the same sentence, however, with this piece I aim to bring the two together in an epic clash. Cool winter tones wi....READ MORE

In Training

Fashion, Style

Our city commuters have been doing for years (most often cluelessly) swapping their comfortable trainers into stilettos around the block from the office, you know who you are. And now? A definitive style that grac....READ MORE

GHD with The Stylist Magazine

Beauty

That was fun! Check out a day in the life of myself while trial and testing the GHD C....READ MORE