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November 15, 2018
A Winter Must: The Go Everywhere Black Sweater Dress – 5
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A Winter Must: The Go Everywhere Black Sweater Dress – 5

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Personal Perspective: Where to Start When the Style Spark is Gone

A 1971 Wedding Story: Told Through the Wedding Wardrobe that Featured

Ombre Kaftan Dress: from my ‘All-Time Top Ten Favourite Dresses Everyone Should Own’

Destination Wedding Guide Part 2: What to Wear and Why?

Destination Wedding Guide Part 1: The Preliminary Steps to Being a Best Dressed Guest

Suited and Booted: My Top Three Reasons for Purchasing a Suit (and my first video clip)

Home Refurbishment Diary Part 2: Hallway and Master Ensuite Bathroom Interior Decor and Design

A Fabulous Winter/Summer Dress: And My Current Favourite Bakeries

Spotlight Series: Presenting ‘Kumkum’ Indian Attire

My Parenting Eureka Moment: and a Classic Wedding Saree

January Sales: Some of My Sale Purchases and What to Buy Now in the Sales

My Take: The Old, the New and the Constant Key to Improving Your Style Statement

Merry Christmas 2018: Mixing and Matching Cheer

My Favourite Cheap, Cheerful and Chic Holiday Dress: And Shopping in my Closet

Winter Layering: and my New ‘Personal Styling/Shopper’ Services

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Capturing the essence of waltzing into the weekend with a smile on my face and a spring in my step. Happy Friday! 😍#ishasverdict #fashionblog #fashionaddict #styleinspo #londonfashion #fashionoverforty #dressoftheday #whatiwore #aboutalook #ootd #londonblogger #stylist #fashionshoes #mystyle #handbags #ootdfashion #photooftheday #trenchcoat #streetstyleluxe #coat #dressedup #weekendvibes #fridaymood #chic #desiblogger #flats #shoelover

My mother’s Doli saree from 1971. This vintage orange and purple benarasi organza is what saree dreams are made of. #ishasverdict #fashionblogger #indianwedding #saree #aboutalook #vintage #overforty #photooftheday #desi #sareelove #punjabibride #indianbridal #mystyle #ethnic #saree #sari #sareenotsorry #indianclothes #indianwear #chic #banarasisaree #instafashion #instaindia #chic #londonfashion #vintagefashion #fashionaddict #styleinspo #aadheektabym

A 1971 Wedding Story: Told Through the Wedding Wardrobe that Featured. My parents got married in 1971. The 1971 India-Pakistan war officially started a few days before their wedding but the cards had already been distributed and the caterers instructed. The baraat band played “Dum Maro Dum” from the hit movie ‘Hare Rame Hare Krishna’ which was the rage at the time – an odd choice for a wedding song if the lyrics are considered but Bollywood always reigns supreme. My parents had an arranged marriage in Punjab and my mother received various clothes from both sides as is customary. Her wedding wardrobe contained various sarees and her mother-in-law (my dadi) who was a clothes enthusiast herself gave her a beautiful selection of sarees which included a few vintage sarees that belonged to her mother-in-law as a token of family history. The bride, my mother, who happened to be a naturally organized lady, took great care in storing her wedding clothes in a meticulous fashion. Very recently my friend forwarded me an article from Vogue India that started with the tag line “The secret to a sustainable wardrobe? Knowing how to store your clothes.” I read this and instantly thought of my mom. In this lookbook, I am wearing my mothers’ ‘doli’ saree. This means that this is the saree she wore after the Sikh wedding was over and when she was leaving her home for my father’s house as his bride. My mother mentioned that in those days in Punjab, most women had a doli suit but my Dadi being a saree fan chose this banarsi organza saree with an all over motif as her ‘doli’ outfit of choice. My mother’s wedding trousseau is now almost 50 years old and I find the sarees from that era fascinating. In this series of blogs, I lookbook my mothers’ wedding outfits to showcase the fashions in 1971 and highlight the timeless beauty of Indian wear. 🧡 #ishasverdict #fashionblogger #mylife #indianwedding #aboutalook #history #indianfashionblogger #saree #sari #sareefashion #weddingsaree #bigfatindianwedding #1971 #fashionaddict #punjabiwedding #punjabibride #indianclothes #asianwedding #desi #storyteller #instalove #photooftheday #overforty #fortyandfabulous #sareelovers #aadheektabym

The bright happy flowers on my trousers represent my current weekend approaching mood. If one could bottle that Friday evening feeling - it would be worth a lot of money! #ishasverdict #fashionblogger #mylife #mystyle #ootd #overforty #ootd #friday #weekendvibes #trousers #stylist #fashionista #fashionstylist #whatiamwearing #aboutalook #fashionaddict #fridaymood #londonfashion #londonfashionblogger #flowerpower #fortyandfabulous #leatherjacket #massimodutti #reserved #chic #whiteshirt #stylefiles #outfitinspo #desi #instafashion #photooftheday

Today when I stepped out in the bright sunshine at lunch time, I was reminded of the beautiful spring/summer days we have to look forward to. I can’t wait to wear some summer sarees and sit on the green grass. This picture was a reminder of the days to come! #fashionblogger #instafashion #indianfashion #sarees #sari #sarinotsorry #sareefashion #indianfashionblogger #indianfashion #chanderi #aboutalook #desiwedding #indianwedding #fashionaddict #mylife #fashionoverforty #indianwear #asianclothes #summer #grass #lookbook #ootd #indianweddingbuzz #mystyle #desiblogger #indianethnicwear

A bit of colour for the week ahead. Happy Monday. #ishasverdict #fashionblogger #aboutalook #fashionaddict #instafashion #outfitinspo #dresses #dressoftheday #ootd #whatiwore #fashionstylist #handbags #pinkcoat #overforty #fashionista #chic #mondaymotivation #fashionguru #londonfashion #londonblogger #streetstyleluxe #scarf #fashionfiles

Ombre Kaftan Dress: from my ‘All-Time Top Ten Favourite Dresses’ We all own clothes that we commend ourselves for purchasing; they represent a shining symbol of our style prowess and we love them for it. They become even more enduring if we managed to buy them on sale. This kaftan dress fits both these criteria and therefore, is a solid member of my ‘All-time top ten favourite dresses’. Hope you like it! ♥️ #ishasverdict #fashionblogger #styleblogger #kaftan #kaftandress #ootd #chic #desiblogger #stylist #londonfashion #dressoftheday #destinationwedding #whatiwore #aboutalook #outfitinspo #mystyle #streetstyleluxe #fashionaddict #indianfashionblogger #stylefiles #maxidress #halstonheritage #dressedup #mylife #styleinfluencer #fortyandfabulous #instafashion

Standing at a historic crossroads. This picture was taken last year but when I saw it on my phone today it took on a new significance. #ishasverdict #fashionblogger #aboutalook #londonblogger #mylife #photooftheday #mylife #brexit #europe #flags #historic #instabrexit #spring #fashionstylist #stylist #trousers #fashionaddict #ootd #fortyplusstyle #desiblogger #stylefiles #fashioninspo #london #londonfashion #chic #fblogger #bloggerstyle #history #styleinfluencer

This is a different styling take on the suit I posted recently. I love the striped jumper and how well it works with the checked suit. ❤️ #ishasverdict #fashionblogger #aboutalook #fashionstylist #stylist #photooftheday #overforty #workwear #powersuit #suit #fashionaddict #ootd #streetstyleluxe #mystyle #fortyandfabulous #jumper #handbags #corporatefashion #chic #londonblogger #indianfashionblogger #whatiwore #styled #handbaglover #heels #mylife #arket #massimodutti #prada

My destination wedding series continues with my new post - ‘Destination Wedding Guide Part 2: What to Wear and Why?’ on the blog now. If you are attending a wedding anytime soon, you need to check this out {link in bio} ♥️ #ishasverdict #fashionblogger #indianfashionblogger #ethnicwear #indianwedding #indianclothes #sharara #ootdfashion #stylist #indianwedding #indianstyle #asianwedding #desifashionblogger #aboutalook #overforty #indianwear #indianethnicwear #eveningwear #instalove #indianfashion #mystyle #bloggerstyle #kumkumlondon #photooftheday #desi #fashionaddict

Throwback Thursday - this is from a shoot I did for @vivaluxefashion for @browngirlmag many moons ago. I love the addition of the glasses here - felt like I was going to attend the races in a yesteryear Bollywood movie. ❤️ #ishasverdict #fashionblogger #indianclothes #desi #indianwedding #asianwedding #ootdfashion #indiandesigners #saree #sari #sarinotsorry #indianwear #photooftheday #ladyboss #fashionaddict #instalove #mystyle #stylist #indianweddingstylist #indianoutfit #ethnicwear #fortyandfabulous #vivaluxefashion #browngirlmagazine #sareeswag #bloggerslife #styled #sarinorsorry #indianfashionblogger

One of my favourite looks that I have created recently. I love this saree with the leather jacket. It’s attention grabbing and practical - two factors I love in a styled look. ♥️ #ishasverdict #stylist #fashionblogger #styleblogger #indianstylist #styled #desi #saree #sari #leatherjacket #indianclothes #styleinspo #indianwear #indianwedding #ootdindian #mystyle #indianwear #asianwedding #instalove #overforty #londonfsshionblogger #indianweddingstylist #photooftheday #chic #punjabiblogger #sareeswag #sarinotsorry #kumkumlondon #lacesaree

Destination weddings are really having their moment in the sun and it’s very likely that you will be attending one in the near future. Wanting to look your very best is an integral part of attending weddings and attaining this is easier than you may think. Being a best-dressed guest at a destination wedding requires top class organization. Nothing should be left to chance because you are there to enjoy the celebratory atmosphere, the company of other guests, and perhaps lend a helping hand if required. As I discussed in the post, your best-dressed self for a destination wedding starts when you leave the house for the airport. So what should you wear to travel in? Now, of course, the choices are endless and dependent on many factors such as your travel companions (kids or elderly parents) and the total length of your travel. . Below, I have lookbooked an outfit that may work if you are travelling a rather short distance (say to Spain or Italy from England) for a destination wedding. I personally would not wear a dress on a long flight but a short flight presents a unique dress wearing opportunity. I love the idea of showing up to a wedding wearing a fun dress with a lip print to echo the celebration of love and affection of the nuptials that you will be attending. I have teamed it with my trusted broken in black and white pumps that are uber comfortable and work with a multitude of outfits. I am doing a series of posts on how to make your best style statement as a destination wedding guest. Check it out on my blog {link in bio}. ❤️#ishasverdict #fashionblogger #dress #dressoftheday #styleblogger #styled #stylist #whatiwore #mididress #instafashion #aboutalook #styleinspo #mystyle #photooftheday #londonblogger #desi #fashionista #flats #fashionaddict #destinationweddings #londonfashion #chic #overforty #fortyandfabulous #indianfashionblogger #streetstyle #ootd #ootdfashion #weddingstylist #weddingstyle

Donut love so pure and sweet. 🍩🍩🍩 #ishasverdict #fashionblogger #londonblogger #desi #losangeles #california #donuts #donutshop #foodie #whatidid #sweettooth #donutaddict #cakes #foodlover #vacation #holiday #vacationmode #mylife #donuts🍩 #instagood #instafood #photooftheday #circle #randysdonuts

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