This is part 2 of my William Morris Editorial and i thought it would only be fitting if you read the idea about this editorial in the previous blogpost! So click here to read why i created this editorial series in the first place! Once you have read the post, come back to this photo-heavy post :)
" There are so many reasons i came out with this editorial.
1) The William Morris obsession
2) My love for Dullstroom
3) Never have my editorials been so WEARABLE
Now , let me take you through the above , one by one. READ HERE. "
ABOUT THIS LOOK:
Thanks to H&M INDIA website, i could lay hands on this last remaining blazer which is not even my size! While pants were available even in Joburg , they were at a much higher price point and so i got these from india website and they were at 20% off. Funnily enough the pants had to be sized up 2 sizes - beat that! Whats with H&M and its sizes?! You clearly cannot trust them off the online shelf. Glad i tried them in store ! I am a size 10 but i still got size 12 and it worked though not very comfortably as did the 14!
Now, the blazer - the blazer my dear fashionistas is overly oversized ! While i don't know what a size 10 would've looked, this was size 14 and its extremely lose ! Generally for blazers i size up 1 size and it works. So ideally this should have been an ok fit if it was a standard fit - but no! I am not complaining here as i needed this jacket to make my dream look work - so here it is! Don't miss my favourite classic Raybans though and my Kolhapuri chappals peaking! I didn't intend to wear these but my lower back was in a terrible condition. I am wearing my heels too but you won't see them due to the tall grass!
I had a tough time naming this post. Not because i didn't know what i was doing - but because whatever i was doing was so overwhelming to say the least!
There are so many reasons i came out with this editorial.
1) The William Morris obsession
2) My love for Dullstroom
3) Never have my editorials been so WEARABLE
Now , let me take you through the above , one by one.
1)The William Morris Obsession :
Thanks to the trial room series on my instagram stories, i walked into the H&M store in April to create content. Luckily me eyes fell on these "Morris & Co." merchandise which were a Autumn 2018 Collaboration ! I have not been following H&M since the last year which is exactly why i missed this collaboration ! The price tags were high , so i didn't buy anything immediately . Instead , i went home to read more about it. Turns out i am a William Morris fan- i couldnt stop browsing his designs from the 1800s and couldnt agree more with his ideologies ! Considered one of the greatest designers of his times , he created over 600 designs ! So yes, i am obsessed with his Wallpaper designs which were block printed in his times. One of his favourite pattern - THE PIMPERNEL - is the print that H&M used in two colour-ways . THIS IS THE MOST INTERESTING PART - All 3 looks in this series features the pimpernel print but in a different outfit ! Also, I found the famous dress and pant-suit on SALE on H&M india website & ordered from there. The blouse in this post is a purchase from Johannesburg and i am supremely lucky to have laid hands on the last piece as its SOLD OUT worldwide! Also, all pieces are different from my usual size :D The things we do to grab a piece of art!
'THE PIMPERNEL' by William Morris
2) My love for Dullstroom
In our stay so far in Johannesburg , I have visited the quaint village of Dullstroom twice. Each time discovering something enchanting and idyllic. Its a mysterious village with hidden farm estates, hilly terrain, fly-fishing dams and cosy cottages- the stuff of Enid blyton novels . When i saw the Morris & Co X H&M campaign video ( Linked below) , i could imagine my ideal shoot in Dullstroom. Thanks to Nik who agreed with my vision and my photographer Dali (Check his work here ) who was excited to explore the country-side , we set out to explore & capture dullstroom on the lens - this time for 3 days and 2 nights !
3) Never have my editorials been so WEARABLE
Most often , my editorials have a very avant garde vibe about them - something you will see in magazines but not so much in reality ! I create those editorials for the sake of art . However this time, i could see myself creating a reality - an editorial thats enchanting yet achievable . Yes, you can totally wear all of this with ease ! Now , if only you find the last few pieces from this collection!
ABOUT THIS LOOK:
This has to be the most wearable piece from the collection and my absolute favourite! How can you not style a blouse a million ways! I adore the neck-tie in this blouse. The neck-tie has been around since the 1700s as documented by several publications. However it was heavily popularised by Coco chanel in her collections in the 1920s and she herself used to wear them . YSL added a silk neck-tie to women's pant suits in the 1970s and further gave it life ! With flouncy sleeves and a flowy fabric - this blouse is truly a 70s vibe coming to life !
If you notice , i have added a 2019 trend-piece to this look - the OVERSIZED HEADBAND.
The famous pink PRADA satin headband is seen everywhere on the gram and so i decided to make a DIY version to make it accessible to all! I used my accessorise silk scarf and wrapped it around my embellished ZARA headband. Thats it ! Hope you like it !
TILL NEXT TIME, CIAO!
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Like last year, these are my most favorite PINKs that I totally love . ( I own some of these , btw)
Every year I fondly create my selection of favorite pinks, only to talk about PINKTOBER- or OCTOBER,the Breast cancer awareness month- in a PRETYY pleasing way. As a woman, I feel its my duty to be aware and let everyone around me be aware of how to detect this disease by self-examination. Click this link and follow the 5 steps for self-examination. This can detect the disease in its early stage and prevent the trauma. I have vowed to write this article every year, so we remind ourselves of how precious our lives are and that sometimes, we can take charge!
Last year I was invited to the Pinktober talk at HRC and my awareness towards breast cancer was given a boost. I was in a "Cancer ONLY kills" state of mind. It was last year that I lost my dad to lung cancer. He was a non-smoker, non-drinker, yet he was detected in the last stage of lung cancer! I was heart-broken but I never gave up, also because he was a strong man. We fought so hard ,even though doctors gave up all hope,but this disease had its own plans. The worst nightmare , cancer not only troubles the patient , but emotionally drains the loved ones.
Luckily for breast cancer, a self examination is possible.Learn it and follow it!
Dear Readers
Its been 365*2 days since we first met, talked, agreed, disagreed, laughed, frowned, and everything else! While i find reasons to talk to you, i know you keep waiting for me to speak to you! Seems like I have fallen in love, once again. You too? Say yes, will you?
Phew! Enough of emotional talk. I love you all and I can't thank you enough for your support. The past year saw me chasing brands to sponsor giveaways for you all . It gives me so much happiness when i can reciprocate your love! We collaborated with so many well-known brands and got you as much style gyaan as we could. Juggling between my day job and the blog surely leaves me with little time for myself - thanks to you , i love every bit of this!
Upcoming things to look out for:
1. Thanks to my soul-mate of 8 years and now my better half , travel is the new section to look out for. As you know I have already shared some glimpses from Venice, Florence, Pisa, Rome & Capri Islands. I will soon start sharing travel tips for the fashionista in you. After all who doesn't want to look good in the travelogues!
2. Look out for exotic travel destinations as we explore and share as we go! 3. Better write-ups- Yes, i am working on my writing skills!
4. More product reviews for you to make a better judgement.
5. Collaborations from across the globe- Psstt...Lets keep this a secret. Ok?
6. More and more exciting Giveaways!
7. More and more style posts...yipeeee
And lots more! The 2nd Anniversary style post:
This post is dedicated to all of you reading this .Thanks for being there! Thanks to the eternal monsoons , this is an indoor post too!
Bustier- Colaba Causeway(H&M) | Skirt- Colaba ( Old Navy)| Pumps- TASHI | Oversized Purse- Gifted by granny | Belt- Madame
