Kurta: Men’s kurta from OMO. Rs 345
Churidaar: Nice Looks. Rs 350
Accessories: The woodcut pendant again, silver bangles and tiered silver filigree balls earring.
Shoes: Jello flats for the rains
Another result of not being able to resist the colour. I wanted to wear something easy and flowing, but not dull.
I’ve been looking for the perfect nautical top from the beginning of the year and didn’t find anything in the classic navy blue or silhouette. At the Zara sale last month, I found one that came close and have been wearing it at least twice a week since then.
Now that I look at them, the ensembles are just length and colour variations on the basic idea.
Tee: Rs 550, from Zara
Pants: Anokhi rider pants for Rs 990. I love Anokhi’s prints and was really surprised that their pants are good too. They are made of thick cotton with lycra and fit like tights, but will outlast that trend.
Shoes: Rain boots from the A Broad.
Jacket: Finding this jacket on FS was one of the things that pushed me to start SaM and it was also one of the first things to be featured there.
Accessories: The woodcut pendant which I wear almost every day. The red pops up against my mostly neutral wardrobe. A Seiko watch and two bobby pins to tide over ugly growing-out phase of my pixie cut.
I am not very happy with how this jacket looks. Maybe I should retire it for a while.
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Lunch with parents
Pants: Safari shorts from Baga in Goa. Think I bought these on my honeymoon for Rs 150. What I do remember is that the store next to where I bought these served fresh doughnuts.
Blazer: You remember my dad’s blazer? Bought for BD 10 in 1979.
Shoes: Hand-woven kolhapuri huaraches. These are my wardrobe essentials. People never notice them but I always feel a bit more smug when I wear them. Plus, I can feel the ground through the thin sole.
Accessories: My father’s sling bag, the woodcut pendant, Casio men’s watch and silver hoops.
I wore this to lunch with my parents to celebrate my father’s birthday and our new car. While my paunch shows no signs of abating, I have pretty fantastic calves to divert attention with. And since I am married, my parents can frown, but not lecture. Watching them try to keep a tirade in is just a happy side-effect.
This is how T-shirts should fit.
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New things on Nauroze
My husband’s mother is Parsi and I’ll celebrate any festival that requires new clothes. This is a classed-up version of the first outfit.
Pants: The Anokhi rider pants in beige. I wear a lot of pants since my day involves riding pillion with photographer, getting into trains, jumping over dividers, etc. When I find a pair that allows movement, I snap up two — one in each colour.
Jacket: A beautiful men’s three-button blazer in linen for Rs 3,450. Women’s jackets rarely encase my trunk or cover its length so I shop for in the Men’s section. I wanted a linen one I could wear to work in the day, but couldn’t justify the price until I reminded myself that it was in my husband’s (hard-to-get) size, so technically, I was paying only Rs 1,725. I’m still waiting for the money.
Accessories: Silver hoops, Casio Men’s watch, this very journo/literature student satchel for Rs 4,500.
Shoes: Mary Janes from Tel Aviv. I think about NIS 200
I just realised that the combined cost of this outfit is more than what I spent on my wedding dress. I’m moving towards collecting classic pieces to wear with my SaM maal, and like to know that each element of this outfit will last a while with care. Is this what they call investment pieces?
Also, has my style got a little androgynous after that haircut? I thought so too.
I can’t remember exactly what the weather was like but I guess it was not as summery as it should have been…or rather…still cool enough to wear stockings and faux leather…
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| From Style Per Diem |
The skirt: Previously posted, much adored grey, kind of tweedish, panelled pencil skirt with rouching on the hips.
The Top: Lovely sheer top with lace panelling on the yoke, flutter sleeves and pin tucks – H&M.
The Jacket: My favourite spring/fall crop jacket – its a little faux leather, double breasted biker jacket with a slight puff on the sleeves and a tight fit on the waist, fully lined in soft satin. I absolutely LOVED pairing this jacket with the super feminine outfit underneath.
Shoes: These awesome ruffled t-straps.
Accessories: I put on these stockings for MORE fun, and since my hair was still long I slicked it back with a black hair band and wore some small dangly sparkly ear-rings.
I don’t know WHERE I thought I was going. I was going in to edit news. Yes its for TV, but its not like I get to be on it!
I must have just felt like playing dress up! 
I wish I could carry off this outfit. But that blouse would make me look like a transvestite. Go!
Tights: Bijoux in Bandra, 160 bucks
Shirt: Rasta Zara, Rs 200.
Scarf: Colaba Causeway, Rs 90.
Gumboots: Amazon, courtesy Ketaki
Accessories: (water-proof) ASOS bag (GBP 18), silver studs, Casio men’s watch
I’ve taken to tights in a big way this season since they dry off easily, fit into my gumboots and cover my legs. Monsoons mean I can’t wear white and tights leave me with a choice of two-three long shirts I have. I am not much into the keffiyeh trend, but loved the dull colours and tassels on this one, so had to have it. I like how all the colours of the ensemble would have clashed with each other had they not been so dull (except the tights, of course). If you thought the blue was bright, wait till I show you my yellow ones.
you look cute in this outfit!
yeah…tights work for me too, they are a great alternative to skinny jeans 
I wore printed tights today with white flowy top. Will find and send. Let me know which colours you need!
Thank you ladies. Cookie, I want floral ones. Victorian/English roses type. You know, the kind that look like upholstery in an old lady’s house… Thanks!
I think I saw those a few months ago. Will look again. Send size vize on email ha.
hi,
can you tell me where in Bandra is Bijoux located? Am an instant fan of your blue tights…
Rushika, Le Bijoux is on Hill Road, opposite Globus. It’s a small store with a dummy outside wearing tights. They have a nice bright yellow and pink too.
Educated Tatya, 
weewoman, and 
Aarti are discussing. 
rushika,
Aarti 10:57 pm on August 29, 2010 Permalink |
Reg. the FS jacket, know where I can get a similar one for a steal like that now?
Educated Tatya 2:57 am on August 30, 2010 Permalink |
I haven’t seen it around for a while. Do you want me to keep an eye out?
weewoman 11:33 pm on September 7, 2010 Permalink |
I have a VERY similar tee from Old Navy and I just LOVE IT! Cute looks these are! Shall I send you another nautical tee like this?
Educated Tatya 1:44 am on September 8, 2010 Permalink |
Yes please! Especially in navy blue or red stripes and a boat neck. I am M/L. The last tee you sent me fit perfectly. Thank you!