Eighth wonder of the world- these high-waist pleated at the waist and hem aka BOXY pants. Wondering why?- cuz they fit me well without any alteration! I am the girl who has the hardest time finding trousers that flatter both…
INSTAGRAM MYTHS THAT MIGHT BE HOLDING YOU BACK FROM GROWING- STYLE SWAP TUESDAYS
In light of the new Instagram change announced last week, I wanted to dedicate today’s post to debunk some of the myths that have been holding you back and clarification to which might help you embrace the change better. There…
FIVE FASHION RULES THAT FRENCH GIRLS SWEAR BY
Believe it or not: french girls are the best-dressed damsels in the world of fashion. Menswear-inpired chic pant suits, long duster coats, elegant hats, printed neck scarves, all are a gift to us from the french nation. While their fashion…
THE TRUTH ABOUT MAKEUP EXPIRY DATES- MAKEUP TALK
Truth be told, everything on this Earth has an expiry date- Humans included…. feel free to call out if I am wrong? From the items in your fridge to home cleaning products, to medicines, to makeup, and everything in between…
HOW TO ADD COLOR TO YOUR FALL WARDROBE – STYLE SWAP TUESDAYS
I am a girl who loves and lives for bright, cheery colors. No matter what the season, you will always find me rocking bright hues. Rare are those days when you will find me in black or darker colors. No…
THE FIVE MUST HAVE BAGS FOR FALL 2019 – TREND TALK
I always talk about shoes, cuz I have so many but I always forget about bags, which I have in abundance too. Over the years I’ve become more bag-conscious and my new life mantra is “Quality over Quantity.” I buy…
HOW TO DO TRADITIONAL STYLE AND SOME RANDOM THINGS
These pictures were meant to go live this past week, more like a traditional outfit inspiration post for Diwali. But things happen, situations go berserk and everything just slips out of control. Last week was nothing short of craziness- between…
FIVE REASONS YOU SHOULD CONSIDER STAYING AT THE INTERCONTINENTAL TIMES SQUARE
Disclosure: this post has been sponsored by IHG Hotels and Resorts. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Located in the heart of Times Square NY, I found my perfect midweek getaway at the InterContinental Times Square. Granted, when you first walk into…
WHAT TO WEAR TO AN INDIAN TAASH ( CARDS ) PARTY THIS FESTIVE SEASON
Diwali is the day when gambling and playing cards in public and with public is socially acceptable in India. It’s not that people don’t play cards otherwise, but there is some sort of superstitious belief that underlies this recreational activity-…
REASONS WHY YOU NEED A BANARASI SARI – STYLE SWAP TUESDAYS
Diwali, the most significant Indian festival is just around the corner and I couldn’t be more excited, cuz unlike yester years, this year my wardrobe is equipped with myriad traditional outfits. In the past I wouldn’t bring much from my…
STYLING A MIDI SKIRT FOR FALL- RANDOM THOUGHTS AND THINGS
Hello Lovelies! Sorry for the radio silence here. It has been a crazy past few days with a little bit of this, a little bit of that and a whole lot of things in between. The party season has officially…
A LITTLE ABOUT ME: SELF-LOVE MONDAY
For all those who know me- “hello again ” and for those who don’t know me-“ Hi, I am Saumya Shiohare, a thirty something wife, mom, blogger and an ex-property manager!” I have been married for 13 years now, been a mom…