Hey everyone
The weather in Delhi has been miserable, it always is around this time and i wouldn’t really want to be here in the summers but thats life, it is what it is, anyways the good things about Delhi are the many exhibitions and fairs that take place, showcasing talent and art from all parts of India. Yesterday i went for the 8th edition of India Runway week 2017, It is the youngest fashion week in Asia and introduces new talent and places young Indian designers firmly on the global fashion stage.
I wore my go to look for this spring summer, updated jeans and updated white blouse with my crushed velvet mules. You will see all these pieces in full outfit posts soon.
This year the special focus is on the weavers of India. India is a well known authority for the export of hand woven fabrics to the world but the weavers being at the bottom of the hierarchy have faced quite a lot of exploitation. India Runway week has joined hands with four organizations that have been working closely with the weavers, Rangsutra, SoCHE, Banka Silk and Gestures by Kriti, raising the weavers voice and generating livelihood for hundreds of rural artisans. They have also made a significant contribution to the lives of the women artisans helping improve their economic as well as social status. Helping not only the artisans become wage earners, but also spreads awareness about the traditional crafts of the region, thus helping preserve a rich part of India’s national cultural heritage while producing products for global consumption.
For rescuing us bloggers from drained batteries and stuff the IRW partnered with Colorbar cosmetics to set a fashion shuttle. Colorbar also launched its new range of makeup products for spring summer, feel the rain, the packaging of the products is really cool with the effect of water droplets making you feel like its raining to escape the summer heat. I loved the eyeshadows that were powder but looked like cream also the blush duo which has optical illusion properties to give the perfect selfie.
I really loved the use of traditional indian weaves at the Rangsutra show and was particularly impressed by the styling.
Thank you for stopping by! See you with my next.
Love
Chichi
India Runway week 2017 outfit and event
Hey everyone
The weather in Delhi has been miserable, it always is around this time and i wouldn’t really want to be here in the summers but thats life, it is what it is, anyways the good things about Delhi are the many exhibitions and fairs that take place, showcasing talent and art from all parts of India. Yesterday i went for the 8th edition of India Runway week 2017, It is the youngest fashion week in Asia and introduces new talent and places young Indian designers firmly on the global fashion stage.
I wore my go to look for this spring summer, updated jeans and updated white blouse with my crushed velvet mules. You will see all these pieces in full outfit posts soon.
This year the special focus is on the weavers of India. India is a well known authority for the export of hand woven fabrics to the world but the weavers being at the bottom of the hierarchy have faced quite a lot of exploitation. India Runway week has joined hands with four organizations that have been working closely with the weavers, Rangsutra, SoCHE, Banka Silk and Gestures by Kriti, raising the weavers voice and generating livelihood for hundreds of rural artisans. They have also made a significant contribution to the lives of the women artisans helping improve their economic as well as social status. Helping not only the artisans become wage earners, but also spreads awareness about the traditional crafts of the region, thus helping preserve a rich part of India’s national cultural heritage while producing products for global consumption.
For rescuing us bloggers from drained batteries and stuff the IRW partnered with Colorbar cosmetics to set a fashion shuttle. Colorbar also launched its new range of makeup products for spring summer, feel the rain, the packaging of the products is really cool with the effect of water droplets making you feel like its raining to escape the summer heat. I loved the eyeshadows that were powder but looked like cream also the blush duo which has optical illusion properties to give the perfect selfie.
I really loved the use of traditional indian weaves at the Rangsutra show and was particularly impressed by the styling.
Thank you for stopping by! See you with my next.
Love
Chichi
Thinking about what to wear on a trip to the Cotswolds, the obvious answers are jeans, tee and comfy shoes and depending on the weather the right outer layer which can be a light jacket for spring summer or a thick jumper with an overcoat for autumn winter or a combination of those. The night before my trip i was deep in thoughts thinking what to pack, what to pack so i don’t have to pack any of the items i mentioned above. Yes, I wanted to wear something different, something that was special that would also be a treat for the locals to see and this matching set from my favourite brand East came to my mind.
Matching sets as i have said make the perfect holiday/ trip companion because there are easily 3 outfits in 1 and this particular set was kinda made for my trip, so to say, not only the long midi with a lightweight waterfall jacket left many options for layering but also the colour and the beautiful tulip print very special, out there but not flashy. The temp was around 12 degrees in mid march so there was no way i could have worn it as it is while exploring during the day and my plan was and it also came through, to wear the set with a hoodie sweatshirt underneath the jacket (skirts with hoodies make the most effortless street style looks) and my super comfy golden booties and socks to go out exploring and with a velvet cami top, which i was wearing underneath the sweatshirt as well during the day, and a pair of heels for dinner in the evening. Both very practical outfits and did not need much change, take the sweatshirt off, switch the shoes and done!!!
What i wore- Matching set- EAST ( skirt , jacket) , Shoes ( simillar) cami- asos, sweatshirt (similar)
When the walking made me hot i could take the jacket off and was comfy throughout the day. So its really important, specially in the english countryside that you choose an outfit with layers, pick your shoes to be the comfiest to keep you going and if just like me you want to look special and treat the locals, choose a matching set. P.s i got many compliment throughout the day!!!!
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Thank you for stopping by, see you in my next!
Love
Chichi
What to wear in Cotswolds
Thinking about what to wear on a trip to the Cotswolds, the obvious answers are jeans, tee and comfy shoes and depending on the weather the right outer layer which can be a light jacket for spring summer or a thick jumper with an overcoat for autumn winter or a combination of those. The night before my trip i was deep in thoughts thinking what to pack, what to pack so i don’t have to pack any of the items i mentioned above. Yes, I wanted to wear something different, something that was special that would also be a treat for the locals to see and this matching set from my favourite brand East came to my mind.
Matching sets as i have said make the perfect holiday/ trip companion because there are easily 3 outfits in 1 and this particular set was kinda made for my trip, so to say, not only the long midi with a lightweight waterfall jacket left many options for layering but also the colour and the beautiful tulip print very special, out there but not flashy. The temp was around 12 degrees in mid march so there was no way i could have worn it as it is while exploring during the day and my plan was and it also came through, to wear the set with a hoodie sweatshirt underneath the jacket (skirts with hoodies make the most effortless street style looks) and my super comfy golden booties and socks to go out exploring and with a velvet cami top, which i was wearing underneath the sweatshirt as well during the day, and a pair of heels for dinner in the evening. Both very practical outfits and did not need much change, take the sweatshirt off, switch the shoes and done!!!
What i wore- Matching set- EAST ( skirt , jacket) , Shoes ( simillar) cami- asos, sweatshirt (similar)
When the walking made me hot i could take the jacket off and was comfy throughout the day. So its really important, specially in the english countryside that you choose an outfit with layers, pick your shoes to be the comfiest to keep you going and if just like me you want to look special and treat the locals, choose a matching set. P.s i got many compliment throughout the day!!!!
Suggested posts- What to wear in London
What to wear in England in spring
London fashion week aw 17 street style outfit
London casual chic outfit
Thank you for stopping by, see you in my next!
Love
Chichi
There is countryside and then there is The Cotswolds, England, i had heard and ah it surpassed all expectations to the point that i wished that i could live there forever. Infact, Vaibhav was in Delhi and after seeing my instastories he called to say for the first time, that he wants to be there right now!! So this was definitely my first of the many visits to come!!!!
It was early spring and the flower buds had started to make appearances, some trees had also begun to come to life but nonetheless The Cotswolds was the essence of the English charm, of thatched roof cottages, of rolling hills, of lush green fields and farms, of pleasing silence, of fresh crisp air, of quaint villages, of friendly people, of grand estates.
Though so close to the big city London it feels like you are in a different world where time stops to heal your soul to rejuvenate the senses forgotten. The Cotswolds delivers, be it a weekend getaway or a staycation or even just a day to escape city life and definitely a must on a trip to the UK.
Best time- Per usual June- October but its england, if the sun is out even a winter day can be glorious and if its raining a lot even a summer day can be a flop so do a weather check.
How to get there- The bigger towns of Cheltenham and Gloucester are very well connected from everywhere in the UK by train and coach. The smaller towns like stroud and Cincester have good connectivity too. From London you can reach any of the towns in just 2 hours by train from London Paddington and coach from London Victoria. If you decide to take public transport its best to reach any of the towns closest to ur selection of close knit villages and then explore on foot. But the best way really is to drive down or rent a car from the bigger towns and drive through to stop at any of the villages or spots at your convenience.
How to get there- The bigger towns of Cheltenham and Gloucester are very well connected from everywhere in the UK by train and coach. The smaller towns like stroud and Cincester have good connectivity too. From London you can reach any of the towns in just 2 hours by train from London Paddington and coach from London Victoria. If you decide to take public transport its best to reach any of the towns closest to ur selection of close knit villages and then explore on foot. But the best way really is to drive down or rent a car from the bigger towns and drive through to stop at any of the villages or spots at your convenience.
Where to stay- You will really be spoilt for choice from the many hotels and manors. Some really great places are The Slaughters Country Inn in lower slaughter, The Broadway Hotel in Broadway. If home stays are more you booking.com and airbnb always deliver. We stayed with a family in Cheltenham, renting out their lower ground floor and it turned out to be the best decision as our landlord very kindly agreed to be our guide around the Cotswolds, a true Englishmen, he spoke in the typical Hugh Grant english that i love but it hardly enters my ears as there are just so many different accents throughout the country and specially difficult in London with its mix of people and the slang catching up!!!! It was such a treat to just listen to him, ok i totally sidetracked!!!!!!
The must visit- I would say see everything as even though everything is made from the yellow limestone to look similar each place has its own unique charming characteristics. But if you have to choose, definitely Burton on the water, Stow on wold, Bibury and Lower and Upper slaughter.
What to do- From museums to castles to cooking classes to farms to distilleries to short courses to spas to walks to drives you can do it all but my favourite has to be sitting on a bench filling my lungs with the fresh crisp air and soaking into the country life.
Instagrammers heaven- The pictures speak and nothing to be said!
Eat- At the any great pubs and restaurants in abundance, food tastes good as the eating places are mostly family run and use local produce. Rest assured of a great meal of English pub food. I will definitely recommend stopping for tea even if you are doing a day trip. I had tea and scones with jam and clotted cream and my friend had mushroom balls with ham and cheese sandwich and fresh berry cake at this riverside tea room Vernes in Burton on the water and it was delish to say the least.
A simple itinerary - what we did. Day 1 - Reached Cheltenham, checked into our apartment, freshen up then went out to explore the town which i plan to cover in another post. Retired early so we could start the next day early. Day 2- We had planned to hire a taxi for 4-5 hours, it was very expensive about £40 an hour and to our great luck our landlord a retired englishman agreed to give a full tour of the cotswolds in just £80. So we left after breakfast around 10 stopping at our convenience at Broadway, Stone on wold, Chipping campden, Stroud, Burton on the water, Lower and upper slaughter, Bibury and also many random spots in between that we liked to take pictures and finally returned to Cheltenham at around 5pm well in time for our train at 7pm. So yes we were able to do almost everything including a tea break in about 7 hours. So its really possible to do a lot even on a day trip from London.
The real proof of being called an area of outstanding natural beauty, was in the 0 tiredness at the end of the day even after doing so much during our visit, the scenery and the air were therapies, what nature really is, they still are, just have to close my eyes!
Are you a fan of the countryside? Have you been to the Cotswolds?
Thank you for stopping by, See you with my next.
Thank you for stopping by, See you with my next.
Love
Chichi
Cotswolds travel, guide and itinerary
There is countryside and then there is The Cotswolds, England, i had heard and ah it surpassed all expectations to the point that i wished that i could live there forever. Infact, Vaibhav was in Delhi and after seeing my instastories he called to say for the first time, that he wants to be there right now!! So this was definitely my first of the many visits to come!!!!
It was early spring and the flower buds had started to make appearances, some trees had also begun to come to life but nonetheless The Cotswolds was the essence of the English charm, of thatched roof cottages, of rolling hills, of lush green fields and farms, of pleasing silence, of fresh crisp air, of quaint villages, of friendly people, of grand estates.
Though so close to the big city London it feels like you are in a different world where time stops to heal your soul to rejuvenate the senses forgotten. The Cotswolds delivers, be it a weekend getaway or a staycation or even just a day to escape city life and definitely a must on a trip to the UK.
Best time- Per usual June- October but its england, if the sun is out even a winter day can be glorious and if its raining a lot even a summer day can be a flop so do a weather check.
How to get there- The bigger towns of Cheltenham and Gloucester are very well connected from everywhere in the UK by train and coach. The smaller towns like stroud and Cincester have good connectivity too. From London you can reach any of the towns in just 2 hours by train from London Paddington and coach from London Victoria. If you decide to take public transport its best to reach any of the towns closest to ur selection of close knit villages and then explore on foot. But the best way really is to drive down or rent a car from the bigger towns and drive through to stop at any of the villages or spots at your convenience.
How to get there- The bigger towns of Cheltenham and Gloucester are very well connected from everywhere in the UK by train and coach. The smaller towns like stroud and Cincester have good connectivity too. From London you can reach any of the towns in just 2 hours by train from London Paddington and coach from London Victoria. If you decide to take public transport its best to reach any of the towns closest to ur selection of close knit villages and then explore on foot. But the best way really is to drive down or rent a car from the bigger towns and drive through to stop at any of the villages or spots at your convenience.
Where to stay- You will really be spoilt for choice from the many hotels and manors. Some really great places are The Slaughters Country Inn in lower slaughter, The Broadway Hotel in Broadway. If home stays are more you booking.com and airbnb always deliver. We stayed with a family in Cheltenham, renting out their lower ground floor and it turned out to be the best decision as our landlord very kindly agreed to be our guide around the Cotswolds, a true Englishmen, he spoke in the typical Hugh Grant english that i love but it hardly enters my ears as there are just so many different accents throughout the country and specially difficult in London with its mix of people and the slang catching up!!!! It was such a treat to just listen to him, ok i totally sidetracked!!!!!!
The must visit- I would say see everything as even though everything is made from the yellow limestone to look similar each place has its own unique charming characteristics. But if you have to choose, definitely Burton on the water, Stow on wold, Bibury and Lower and Upper slaughter.
What to do- From museums to castles to cooking classes to farms to distilleries to short courses to spas to walks to drives you can do it all but my favourite has to be sitting on a bench filling my lungs with the fresh crisp air and soaking into the country life.
Instagrammers heaven- The pictures speak and nothing to be said!
Eat- At the any great pubs and restaurants in abundance, food tastes good as the eating places are mostly family run and use local produce. Rest assured of a great meal of English pub food. I will definitely recommend stopping for tea even if you are doing a day trip. I had tea and scones with jam and clotted cream and my friend had mushroom balls with ham and cheese sandwich and fresh berry cake at this riverside tea room Vernes in Burton on the water and it was delish to say the least.
A simple itinerary - what we did. Day 1 - Reached Cheltenham, checked into our apartment, freshen up then went out to explore the town which i plan to cover in another post. Retired early so we could start the next day early. Day 2- We had planned to hire a taxi for 4-5 hours, it was very expensive about £40 an hour and to our great luck our landlord a retired englishman agreed to give a full tour of the cotswolds in just £80. So we left after breakfast around 10 stopping at our convenience at Broadway, Stone on wold, Chipping campden, Stroud, Burton on the water, Lower and upper slaughter, Bibury and also many random spots in between that we liked to take pictures and finally returned to Cheltenham at around 5pm well in time for our train at 7pm. So yes we were able to do almost everything including a tea break in about 7 hours. So its really possible to do a lot even on a day trip from London.
The real proof of being called an area of outstanding natural beauty, was in the 0 tiredness at the end of the day even after doing so much during our visit, the scenery and the air were therapies, what nature really is, they still are, just have to close my eyes!
Are you a fan of the countryside? Have you been to the Cotswolds?
Thank you for stopping by, See you with my next.
Thank you for stopping by, See you with my next.
Love
Chichi
Hey everyone
I have attended quite a few events/ launches in Delhi in the last 20 days or so, those of you who follow me on instagram must have seen my posts but i thought it will be great if i also share it on the blog with everyone else, having said that i will love for you to follow me on Instagram, like my page on Facebook, i share a lot of different content on those channels and it will mean the world to me.
Natio Australia- Natio Australia launched in India. Natio products are all 100% pure essential oil based, when you walk into the natio stand you get everything under one roof they have makeup, skincare, bath and body, fragrance and also an elaborate mens range. Prices are almost comparable to drugstore products and i am specially loving the face scrub i received at the event. Its a scrub but very nourishing, i hardly try new skin or makeup products but this one i really really loved and have made it a part of my skincare so i 100% recommend it. You can buy Natio online at Nykaa, Flipkart, Amazon and also Shoppers stop and Sephora stores. This fresh summery look was also done at the event.
Adarsh Gill- Celebrated designer Adarsh gill, known for her great expertise in blending European designs with rich hand crafted techniques of India, opened her flagship store in the uber posh Qutub, Mehrauli home to designers like Sabyasachi. I walked into the store and immediately fell in love with the silver furniture part of the Adarsh Gill home collection that was also launched the same day. It was a pleasure speaking to the designer who very happily took me through her new collection talking about the chikankari embroidery and zardosi embroidery she is very passionate about. Loved the new pret collection ‘Defiance’ in my favourite soft colours and also friendly on the pocket.
Fiona Solitaires launched their store in M Block market Greater Kailash-1, they specialize in jewellery made from moissanite which is very similar to diamond but comes at almost 1/10 the cost of diamond and you can’t tell the difference by looking so its great to flaunt those blingy pieces without spending much and also great for travel.
Neety Singh Jewellery- Jewellery designer Neety Singh hosted a two day jewellery exhibition in The Lodhi hotel Delhi, her designs are inspired by our indian roots. A collection when contemporary design meets India heritage. Neety Singh creates timeless masterpieces, based on the traditional practice of ‘Meenakari’ with a refined modern aesthetic. The pieces are with delicacy in its vein and a contemporary adaptation of traditional styles, impeccably symbolizing today’s women's tastes and preferences. At the exhibition she showcased the latest range of Navratans, Chandbalas, polki necklaces, and chokers that can be worn on any occasion or with any outfits.
I will keep on sharing all the events i love, every week or every other week, through these posts, so stay tuned for the latest!
Hope this is helpful, thank you for stopping by, see you with my next.
Love
Chichi
New in Delhi
Hey everyone
I have attended quite a few events/ launches in Delhi in the last 20 days or so, those of you who follow me on instagram must have seen my posts but i thought it will be great if i also share it on the blog with everyone else, having said that i will love for you to follow me on Instagram, like my page on Facebook, i share a lot of different content on those channels and it will mean the world to me.
Natio Australia- Natio Australia launched in India. Natio products are all 100% pure essential oil based, when you walk into the natio stand you get everything under one roof they have makeup, skincare, bath and body, fragrance and also an elaborate mens range. Prices are almost comparable to drugstore products and i am specially loving the face scrub i received at the event. Its a scrub but very nourishing, i hardly try new skin or makeup products but this one i really really loved and have made it a part of my skincare so i 100% recommend it. You can buy Natio online at Nykaa, Flipkart, Amazon and also Shoppers stop and Sephora stores. This fresh summery look was also done at the event.
Adarsh Gill- Celebrated designer Adarsh gill, known for her great expertise in blending European designs with rich hand crafted techniques of India, opened her flagship store in the uber posh Qutub, Mehrauli home to designers like Sabyasachi. I walked into the store and immediately fell in love with the silver furniture part of the Adarsh Gill home collection that was also launched the same day. It was a pleasure speaking to the designer who very happily took me through her new collection talking about the chikankari embroidery and zardosi embroidery she is very passionate about. Loved the new pret collection ‘Defiance’ in my favourite soft colours and also friendly on the pocket.
Fiona Solitaires launched their store in M Block market Greater Kailash-1, they specialize in jewellery made from moissanite which is very similar to diamond but comes at almost 1/10 the cost of diamond and you can’t tell the difference by looking so its great to flaunt those blingy pieces without spending much and also great for travel.
Neety Singh Jewellery- Jewellery designer Neety Singh hosted a two day jewellery exhibition in The Lodhi hotel Delhi, her designs are inspired by our indian roots. A collection when contemporary design meets India heritage. Neety Singh creates timeless masterpieces, based on the traditional practice of ‘Meenakari’ with a refined modern aesthetic. The pieces are with delicacy in its vein and a contemporary adaptation of traditional styles, impeccably symbolizing today’s women's tastes and preferences. At the exhibition she showcased the latest range of Navratans, Chandbalas, polki necklaces, and chokers that can be worn on any occasion or with any outfits.
I will keep on sharing all the events i love, every week or every other week, through these posts, so stay tuned for the latest!
Hope this is helpful, thank you for stopping by, see you with my next.
Love
Chichi
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