Spring's Natural Sweetners 

I have seen that after diamonds perfumes are a woman's best friend. A woman's perfume tells more about her than her handwriting.It might be a financial necessity to a fashion designer but it definitely is a lifestyle necessity for any woman . A perfume is like a personal signature.

And this spring we have new beginnings with a fresh new scent. From sweet and fruity to feminine and floral, there are endless options. But to help you girls out there in discovering a new signature, I have gathered a few of my spring favorites.

1. Bond No.9 - It surrounds the excitement surrounding the future hub with the lily of the valley, peony, rose and lychee.  

$200 for 1.6 oz 

2. Bottega Veneta - Inspired by a journey around the world, BV blends bergamot and coriander with rose, patcholi and sandalwood. 

$120 for 3 oz

3. Aerin By Estee Lauder - It captures the spirit of summer like a breath of sea spray with a gentle blend of white flowers including Gardenia, Tuberose and Tiare Tiahti.

$110 for 1.7 oz 

4. Dolce & Gabbana - A fresh pure blend of Neroli leaves, white amaryllis, white daffodil and white lily.

$112 for 2.5 oz 

5. Salvatore Ferragamo - Grapefruite and pear combined with osmanthus and patchouli makes it a bold and energizing scent. 

$109 for 3.4 oz 

6. Carven - It's a gentle mixture of florals including sweet pea peony, freesia, hyacinth and wisteria. 

$104 for 3.3 oz 

7. Balenciaga - A heady rose infused with spicy notes of pepper, citrus, hyacinth, cardamom and white woods. 

$100 for 1.7 oz  

8. Chloe - This is the Pink Lady with feminine notes of hyacinth, apple blossom and jasmine. Super perfect for a summer day . 

$98 for 2.5 oz 

9. Karl Lagerfeld - This genius's first fragrance begins with a fruity dose of lemon and peach, moves into floral notes of rose, magnolia and plumeria and ends in a deep woodsy base. 

$85 for 2.99 oz 

10. Marc Jacobs - The very famous scent by Marc Jacobs gets a fruity update from blood orange, raspberry and apricot. Marc this girls ..

$75 for 1.7 oz 

11. Calvin Klein - This classic Euphoria receives a modern update from cherry blossoms, mandarin, bergamot and violets. 

$69 for 2.5 oz 

12. Escada - It is born in paradise with notes of watermelon, green apple, guava, coconut, milk and pineapple. 

$59 for 1.6 oz 

From flower aroma to edgy and from mysterious to nostalgic scents exude power to sweep any man off his feet.  And as Coco Chanel stated -

 'A woman who doesn't wear perfume has no future'. 

So all you women out there I'm sure you'll have a great future if you wear one of these everyday and night. 

The Holy Shirt

Fresh, sharp and crisp is what equals a White Shirt. The world of fashion is predicated upon hyperbole and myth, fantasy and dreams, but there's one thing that is for real and that is the holy white shirt.

But did anyone wonder when and who invented this holiness in fashion. Well it was Empress Euguine in 1860s. She's responsible for introducing us with a Garibaldi Shirt which was a loose fitting bodice which was named after the Italian hero and was popular in both Europe and America. It was pleated in the front with black buttons, and braided in black with a turnover collar.The Garibaldi style shirt was worn by women and young girls with a full skirt. Boy’s fashions also imitated the style, taking advantage of the loose-fitting comfort of the garment.

And here we are standing 154 yrs later and these white beauties are as chic and classic as they were during the Napoleon's time. There have been endless versions across the seasons for every woman, black or white or brown.

If one wants to opt for timelessness then go grab a classic white shirt in a slim cut with the cuff ending little past your wrist.

If your game to experiment then go for a draped shirt or draped shirt dress with a beautiful cowl which would hide the right parts. You can also try it on shimmering silk pants.

There are various variations in which one can team this timeless piece- whether be it jeans or leggings or a pencil skirt or office trousers but it's uniqueness and elegance does not surpass. Whatever you do just wear it.. You'll look polished, put together and smart.

It is authoritative yet restrained, elegant yet simple and vintage yet modern.

Simple sophistication is always in style. And I am sure it is here to stay for another odd century ..

Man & His Pocket Square

Accessories maketh an outfit. This is a well known fact. Whether its a pair of cuff-links, that tie or a snazzy pair of shoes, what you wear with your suit makes it an outfit rather than just a piece of clothing.
None more so than the pocket square.It brings a  suit to life, with a dash of color, its sartorial elegance and the tradition it brings to a regular piece of clothing.

 Follow The Rules - 

1. The color of your pocket square should be tonally correct to either your shirt or tie but not necessarily match directly. Though there are exceptions to this rule, for example you will have a white pocket square for your evening wear, when your shirt will certainly be white.

2. Experiment -  You do not have to go for a plain white pocket square. There are polka dotted ones, striped ones, even those that have strange textures to them. Have some fun with the colors, patterns, textures and other elements.

3. A pocket square should be present as a finishing touch, rather than the entire focal point of an outfit – it does not need to be folded into exciting shapes or spanning out across your suit, merely making you look complete in a smart sense.

4. Whether you think your pocket square is dressy or casual, really there is no such thing as long as it goes with what you are wearing.

5. One can also pair up a gingham pocket square with a very smart suit and look all the more dapper. 

P.S - 1. Do not blow your nose in a pocket square.       

        2. If the pocket square makes your breast pocket bulge too much, the changes are you either need a smaller one or you need to refold it.  

Do check below to learn how to fold it correctly.

The one true skill of all Pocket Square wearers is in the folding. There are some exceptionally simple ones that work really well but if you are truly an aficionado then having intricate folding patterns show an extreme skill set and love for style. Indeed, it would suit some of the more exotic patterns or colors of the pocket square.

It is rather small – albeit important – accessory that is often overlooked or added as a mere afterthought. 

Tie or No Tie; Formal or Casual; Day or Night; A Pocket Square exudes class and style. Pick one up today, you won’t regret it.

So, what's there in your pocket man :P

The Bomber Man  

The Bomber Jacket has and will always be a staple piece of clothing in most men's wardrobes. But it's being revamped now and is unlikely very different then what it has always been.
 Bomber jackets have come a long way from being used during World War One & Two by pilots,because airplanes did not have an enclosed cockpit, so pilots had to wear something that would keep them sufficiently warm.These heavy duty jackets gradually became popular with scooter-boys from 1970's on-wards.
And in early 2000's this jacket became a fashion symbol for hip-hop artists.

The ever so universal style of the Bomber Jacket has now been uplifted into a floral heaven. Their prints, design and style show the funky, edgy man behind it. And the best part is it can be worn over any type of trousers.

Most Bomber Jackets are seen styled with jeans (ofcrse), shorts, casual pants and dressier trousers. It's not at all too heavy in looks and provides a sort of elegance to a man's figure.
Here are some fancy designer take on The Classic Bomber Jacket Revamped -

The McQ Bomber

The Etro Bomber 

The Balenciaga Bomber

How To Be a Bomber Man & Rock It 

1. The Bomber Jacket when unzipped creates an attractive and often slimming vertical line down the front of the body.

2. If a man scrunches the sleeves it'll give him an extra structure. Revealing forearm skin helps to add a tailored effect to any outfit.

3. Show off your edgy style by embracing a pattern mix fabrics with the Bomber Jacket.

Happy Bombing Guys :P 

Premium Jeans  

The pictures that you are going to witness ahead are of - "Rebels Loaded With a lot of Cause".

These are not just Jeans , these are Statement Pieces. 

Jeans for all of us has become so common that we do not think about that piece of garment as a luxury item. But seeing these examples below is going to change your mind forever.

I am going to show you over a dozen jeans that will definitely make and make a huge difference in your wardrobe and change your perspective of JEANS. 

Look 1 - Shredded but still respected

Look 2 - Chained but still walking 

Look 3 - Studded but still down to earth

Look 4 - Bejeweled but still so simple 

Look 5 - Boho but still so chic

Look 6 - Nomadic but still so modern 

Look 8 - Piraty but still so contemporary

Look 9 - Gypsyish but still a resident 

Look 10 - Black n White Classic but still so in-formal 

Look 11 - The Blue Pearl but still an archetypal 

Look 12 - Starry but still so grounded

 Look 13 - Self Assertive but still little shy

I can proudly say and so can each one of you girls out there who can proudly carry out these Statement Jeans that -  " I make my own pants because I don't wear Jeans. I just like to put a little funk to everything. " 

;)

CHANEL opens a "Grocery Store" 

Coco Chanel will definitely come out of her grave to go grocery shopping at the Grand Palais at Paris and thank Karl Lagerfeld for recreating an entire supermarket inside the gigantic main hall stacked with fruits, veggies, canned goods, liquor aisle and home improvement department all truly dedicated to "CC". The Chanel Autumn Winter 14/15 show was a definite ode to consumerism at its most luxurious. 

 Each item was cleverly packaged with the charming play of words on wrapping.

Shimmering Tweeds are clearly the hottest fabric the coming winter. Silhouettes include short cropped tops and corseted waists jackets.

The Channel Sneakers and sneakers in a lace up boot made their debut at their grocery store.

The collection has a sporty dynamism with a layer of urban cool. Trends for slouchy trousers, hole filled workout knitwear, iridescent leggings and leather draw string shorts will reach its pinnacle in AW 14.

The accessories department too was a lot of fun with quilted wheeled shopping bags and Chanel chain metal baskets. There were Chanel cuffs, tweed covered bike lock chains worn as neck-pieces and plastic wrap purse were delightfully inventive.

Indeed this collection was a real Supermarket Sweep for Chanel.
Happy Shopping to all the die hard Chanel-holics ..