{ E.D.I.T.O.R.I.A.L} My idea of LOVE

Happy Valentine's day people!
While the indian media will be divided on how and why this day is observed in India, i believe life is too short to contemplate especially when it comes to LOVE!

I have never overly obsessed over this day in my life, and by obsess i mean i didn't set unrealistic expectations . I would be happy if i got those secret flowers and not sad if i didn't.

At times, i also thought, why only girls think of receiving gifts and flowers, even the boys will be  delighted if someone gifted them. But thats not how love is supposed to function for most of the populace.

The guy's gotta play the first innings. But luckily, more and more girls have taken charge and love to start the match- lucky men, right! And i think its absolutely fair.

Its funny that days like Valentine's celebrating LOVE ,are more popular when we actually don't understand love- in the teenage years. As we grow, the meaning of love gradually takes shape and now we know its more than just a day when you say I LOVE YOU!

Making your partner feel good isn't about flowers or gifts , though if they matter to your partner you should definitely use these to bail yourself out of difficult situations :D . Otherwise, the department of love functions on a heady dose of respect, acceptance, care, kindness and everything else in between. This makes up LOVE! So tell me whats in your bouquet for your favourite person? All of this or red roses ;) I sure have some red dresses thrown in for myself. Take a dekko!

Dress- C/o French Connection| Tiered Tassel earrings- Colaba causeway for Rs.120 | bejewelled hairband- ZARA sale at Rs.390 | Heels- Charles & Keith ( From a secret sale for Rs.1500| Watch- Daniel Wellington- Use Code - ILA for a 15% off if you are yet to get yourself a DW Watch!



Till next time, CIAO!

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{FASHION} What I wore in PARIS ft.LOUVRE

THE LOOK:( I CALL IT A STEAL!)

Metallic grey jacket- DEBENHAMS ( SALE -Rs.1700.MRP-5500)

Heart Cropped jumper- (HILL ROAD, Rs.250)

Tassel Belt -PROMOD( SALE -Rs.1000,MRP-Rs.2200)

OMBRE pants- ONLY( Sale Rs.1000, MRP- 2500)

Black Suede leather boots-  Springfield( From Pax-Colaba at just Rs.990, for an export piece of 55GBP)

Grey warmer- JOCKEY( Rs.300)

I loved doing these jumpy shots,because everyone around didnt bother. If you look closely, you see 2 couples almost so much in love. There was a certain air of romance and people dont shy, In france, the expression of LOVE is to let go, SET FREE- sealed with a kiss ;)

Hello folks!

I know you were waiting for these posts for a while now. I so wanted to reach Paris & discover that it was overly-hyped but NO! I fell in the trap. This beautiful city is indeed a gem. So dense, so artsy, even an year would be less to discover every interesting thing about this well-preserved capital. I will be telling you more about the city in my travel section, for now lets get back to our favorite-THE CLOTHES!

Paris is the fashion capital of the world and this made me google extensively on what i should wear to look as stylish as every Parisian around.I had all the pretty dresses with lace, stripes and flare on my mind, ofcourse complete with bumblebee glasses and a pretty hat. But ,SUPRISE! I did none of that. Forecasts said temperature range would be between 10-15 degrees and I didnt want to rattle in the cold like last year in Rome! ANOTHER SURPRISE: The parisians dress very much like how I did in Autumn. Every youngster has an edgy punk-rock-ISH vibe about his/her clothing. None of them really feminine. Though I did see the grandmas wearing the kind of stuff we imagine parisians would wear!

I carried 2 boots- The BEST idea ever. The trick is to keep your feet warm and the rest of the body can bear a little lesser warm clothes. Two warm tights to wear with the boots- The Marks & Spencer thermal tights did a wonderful job(Will show in the next post). Two Jackets- One I wore here: My favorite jacket ever from Debenhams( Got it for Rs.1700 in SALE,MRP 5500). Its a steal and ups your glamor quotient instantly- yes those frills make it look so awesome!

For my face, I wanted a nude look- So i opted for bold eyebrows( eyebrow liner + Loreal Kajal Magique) and Bourjois lip liner in No.12 and Deborah Milano Atomic Matt in No.2 . Wore Za Collagen cream with with my Rimmel London BB CREAM and BOOM- I loved how this turned out!

I wore this to the LOUVRE musuem , yeah , a date with Monalisa had to have a HEART! This quilted heart cropped top is warm and I got it for dirt cheap in Bandra(Rs.250) . It might still be around hill road , if you may want! No, I am not giving away this one yet! Hope you enjoy this look!
Stay tuned for all the FRANCE -WHAT I WORE posts & travel posts!

Till next time,

AU REVOIR

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Tendance Boheme

Tendance Boheme by ilawise featuring Pavers England,Debenhams,Marie Claire,Promod,Daniel Wellington

Hello, Fashionistas!

This is yet another holiday set that I will be wearing on my next vacation . You saw the first one here.  Everytime I explore places, I reveal the styling only after I am back from the vacation. This time I decided to do it the opposite way! Thanks to POLYVORE, a fashion website where you can upload your product images or search from a huge selection and create your own collages.  

These collages will also ensure I do not forget to pack all the accessories along. Whenever I travel, I tend to pack a certain style together unless I wish to repeat it due to luggage constraints. This time, I am visiting a place where Autumn will set in and the temperatures will range from 10 degrees to 16 degrees. The place is a surprise , so that you don't lose track of my TWITTER and INSTAGRAM accounts for regular updates! Wouldn't it be exciting to see this collage when I actually wear it? What do you think?

Till next set, CIAO!

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A walk in Montmarte

A walk in Montmarte by ilawise featuring a red skirt



I will be sharing my style sets for the upcoming vacation! Would you wear this for a romantic vacation?
My flavor for the season is hippie. And I love feathers, tassels , boots and beads! My partner in crime is mostly my Promod purchases as this brand has everything for the free-spirited soul. And all of those bought in SALE!
Stay tuned for more such sets. Tell me if you like them!

Till , next set, 
LOVE
ILA

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{INTERNATIONAL GIVEAWAY} Win a Daniel Wellington watch of your choice[CLOSED]

DANIEL WELLINGTON Classic Canterbury Lady

Daniel Wellington Classic Canterbury

Daniel Wellington Classic St.Andrews Lady

I have a liking for all things vintage. From the Victorian chandelier in my living room to my classic leather brogues, I seem to incline towards trends from the yesteryear. Most runway trends also reflect the ideology of bringing aspects from the past with a modern flavor.

I came across Daniel Wellington, the swedish watch brand when they wrote to me.The design was an outcome of an accidental meeting with a British gentleman who wore a similar watch. That sudden minimalism appeals because of the sleek 6mm statement dial .Their interchangeable straps transform these beauties from formal to casual. You can change the straps easily with just a little tool they give along. I ordered the Classic Canterbury lady ( Red/blue/white NATO strap) and then I changed it into Classic St.Andrews with the strap in 2 mins!
The NATO straps in nylon are inspired from the British navy and each strap created by Daniel Wellington has something to do with the British Isles. Just read their names!

I was pleasantly surprised by their dual nature,yes, the Classic Lady series looks perfectly fine on men's wrists too. How awesome is that!

One awesome Blog reader gets to choose a DANIEL WELLINGTON Watch of his choice. They deliver internationally in under 5 days! Yes, this watch reached my doorstep in flat 5 days from SWEDEN! This giveaway is open WORLDWIDE. So you can participate and win this watch no matter where you are!

Before you enter the GIVEAWAY , these are the must-haves:

1. You should have an INSTAGRAM account & you should be following us for updates on @ilawise26
2. You should have a twitter account, so you can keep track of our Giveaway updates on @ilawise26
3.You should be following us on Facebook, for updates.

HERE ARE THE RULES:

1. Like Daniel Wellington on Facebook and follow them on Instagram (@danielwellingtonwatches)

2. Comment below my post with your e-mail and link to the Daniel Wellington watch you like the most.Here is the website link.

3. Contest open for both men & women across the world.

4. Multiple entries not allowed. If you post more than 2 comments, you will be disqualified.

5. Contest ends on 15th October 2014.

*WINNER to be chosen via RANDOM.ORG*

What are you waiting for? Spread the word and embrace classic minimalism!
Don't forget to thank Daniel Wellington for being so nice, do visit their instagram page for pictures of watch owners across the globe!

CHEERS!!!!


WINNER: Comment no.13: KIRTI BASAL

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