outfit of the day

Hello my lovelies! I have not penned down anything since something coz I have been quite busy and I have been feeling very uninspired to do anything and make that extra effort (translation – lazy bum :P). But something happened last night and I was all pumped! Dont ask me what coz I have no clue. If I did I would bottle it up to be used on those horrible listless days…sigh! Any hoo I was recently invited to the 1st Kolkata Grape Festival by the Four Seasons team. I haven’t worn a dress/skirt in ages as I am so conscious about my weight and saddlebags. Plus being around skinny friends does nothing for your esteem. But the presence of two new chicas in my life has given me the courage and confidence to venture into uncharted territories. We love and embrace all that is big and beautiful about us! And also the amazing food and munchies to be enjoyed….Amen sista!

outfit of the day

 

     I bought this dress from Limeroad from a brand called Femella. I really like to shop from this site as they carry plus size clothes in certain brands which are usually so hard to find. Be a little careful about selecting as the measurements are given in cms and sometimes even after converting it the whole thing becomes quite confusing. I ordered a top earlier which was to my exact measurement or so I thought and it turned out to be quite small for some reason. But this particular brand seems to give the correct sizes and I bought this dress as a trial. Luckily it fits. It is made from a soft cotton mix and has an elastic band which cinches it somewhere in the middle thus creating an empire line. With the V neck and the fall of the fabric it pretty much covers all my problem areas that I’m conscious about.
outfit of the day

 

     Initially I wanted to pair it with this bomber jacket that I got from Vero Moda. Paired with a necklace from Zara and red patent pumps from Steve Madden it added that perfect touch of oomph and class that I was going for. But the jacket is hot! Air does not pass through it a bit and I was sweating in it 😛 My body gets warm very fast and reacts badly to the heat. As long as the event was being held indoors I would have gotten away with wearing the jacket. Thankfully I had the presence of mind to Google and check for some details pertaining to the event and as luck would have it I found out that it would be held in an open area. So back to the drawing board 🙁
outfit of the day

 

     I then paired it with this crop jacket I got from Nuon. It has a beautiful texture to it and an animal print in shades of grey on white. I didn’t want to do much in way of jewelry so I piled on this set of bangles I had bought from either Forever New or Aldo….cant remember which exactly but both of em carry some awesome stuff. I paired the outfit with these wedges I got from Catwalk and they have a similar print on them like the jacket plus with gold accents. My hair up in a donut bun and some Red Velvet on my lips I was all set to enjoy a day filled with good food and some lovely wine!

outfit of the day

 

outfit of the day

This lace fan has been my constant companion ever since I got it and such a welcome item! No more finding bits of paper to fan myself with and look like a dork…now I can do it like a diva 😀 Now that is what a perfectly fine accessory should do for you 😉 It was quite warm for me at the event as the sun was beating down on us. But the ambiance with the soft colored curtains flowing in the wind, great music playing in the background, lovely people dressed in their Sunday brunch finery, yummy desserts and fine wine took my mind of the heat. Honestly the view of the infinity pool in the end was the most relaxing sight and a prefect end to it all…

outfit of the day

I will be putting up my post on the event soon. Bogged down with so much back log thanks to all the travelling I have been doing 😛 But I’m not complaining one bit and it is all totally worth it if I get to feel like a jet setter 😀 Honestly such a heady thing! I wish I could do it for a living…any travel show people reading this?!? Will work for free travel and lodgings….and maybe some shopping money 😛 Hope you guys liked the look. I will see you soon – Bye!