Families on Board - Bond with the Best

Living in Chennai has its own pros and cons and the biggest advantage for us would definitely have to be the beach. Sherry and I can spend our entire day, every day, by the beach and we do. That's cause we live on the beach. So when Intercontinental Chennai invited us for a weekend getaway at their beach resort, we didn't think much of it. It felt like it would be just another beach day for us.
It was for the launch of their "Families on Board" program and only once we were there did we realize how wrong we were! It was anything but just a beach resort and boy, did we have fun!

I along with 3 other stunning mums had the priviledge of being a part of the Pilot run of this program. It all started with the most pleasant check-in to our plush luxurious rooms, post which we were escorted to their spa, Amartam by Escenza. The whole place looked surreal with their all white interiors. On one corner was the huge, amazing kid friendly spread of healthy yet tasty snacks which Sherry couldn't help dig into. Soon aferwards, we were taken in for our spa session and the best part, they had a bubble berry bath setup for Sherry in the same room! Could a mom ask for anything more.

Soon afterwards, we were taken to their private beach for a camping experience where we mums had fun setting up our own tents with the help of our tiny assistants. It sure was a great bonding experience. We also got to watch a movie under the stars, and not just any movie, it was Sherry's favourite Frozen! What a beautiful evening!

Just when we thought the day couldn't get any better, we were treated to the most delicious and scrumptious chinese dinner ever. What delighted me the most was seeing Sherry ask for a second helping, which I am sure is a rare sight for most mothers and is something I am so grateful for.
The night swiftly passed by, filled with fun, food and friends. We even witnessed the "blood moon" on a clear blue sky from the beautiful sky bridges in the property. Quite a brilliant end to our day!

Next morning, my husband joining us for a generous breakfast spread post which we spent some amazing quality time in the pool together. It had so many beautiful spots that I wished I had gone there for a week long shoot instead (blogger problems). Finally, after a very fulfilling stay and some good bonding with my little star, we left the place with the promise to return and experience this program as a complete family once it launched formally. It was one of my best experiences in Chennai and I am grateful to Intercontinental for having come up with such a unique program which encourages family bonding like never before.
Location - InterContinental Chennai, Mahabalipuram
How to Get There - It's a straight45 mins drive on the ECR, the property will be to your left when leaving from Chennai, after Kovalam
Property Pictures

A Story

 

(Suede jacket - Westside, Denims - Only, Booties - Truffle Collection on Jabong, Stockings - ebay (buy here))

 

Hello there, happy Tuesday!
Today I want to share a part of my journey with you...of how I went from being a super happy kid to being an introvert and finally bouncing back to finding myself.

My life has been full of ups and downs.
Born in a small town of Assam called Sibsagar, I grew up studying in a co-ed school with some of the most amazing friends anyone could have. I was one of the most popular girls in school, one of the best athletes, a house captain, a tom-boy, good in studies, great gang of friends, loving parents, I had it all. In my small world I was the queen.
However, this wasn't to last long.
This carefree phase ended soon as I moved to a boarding school. A whole new world!
Surrounded by some of the most brilliant, beautiful, rich kids who were not only good in academics but equally good in debate and drama, swimming and horse riding, and everything else - I felt lost!

Began my phase of downs. I started feeling unconfident, ugly, unpolished and incapable. All this not because someone said something but because I had assumed I wasn't good enough. The constant need to fit in, the struggle to be accepted, the desire to look beautiful like the rest of the girls soon made me forget my own personality. The pressure was so immense that it even took a toll on my academics. 

Soon began college life, nothing like what I dreamt of!
Nevertheless the lost version of me found love in someone to whom, I now believe, I must have been just another addition to his list. All he was concerned about was my outer appearance and the way I dressed which didn't quite match his expectations. Soon enough, I got dumped for someone else. Another kick to the self confidence!
But somehow I managed to keep myself together.

Thankfully enough, support came in the form of this amazing friend who stood by me during those rough days (and whom I married 7 years later :P)

Now when I look back I still cant help but wonder how things can change overnight. How easily we can succumb to peer pressure and how easily external incidents can affect us. While I was a much more confident person during the later days of my life but there have been multiple times when I have been quite under confident and unsure own abilities. Its a constant struggle.
But the one lesson I have learnt is that there will always be someone better than you, someone different from you but the key is not to try to fit in, instead just do what you do, play your own strength and its perfectly fine to be unique and different. At the end of the day, as long as you love yourself and are ready to work on yourself, nothing else matters. There are definitely a few things that can make you feel confident like grooming yourself, preparing and practicing your stuff in advance and most importantly positive attitude and positive thoughts.

I cannot emphasize enough on the positive attitude. If you ask me today, what in me has changed since then...I would have to say nothing! Just my attitude and that has made all the difference, from being a silent spectator to someone who has the confidence to share her thoughts with the world.

So all you girls and boys out there, no matter what the world tells you - you are beautiful, you are unique, you are special. Never let the world define who you are! You are one of God's finest creations and deserve nothing but the best. So get out there and go grab your dreams! Cos it's time for you to shine <3

Much love,
Roop
 

Best deals on Top Picks

Hey there!
Hope you are having a great start to the new year...
And what better way to start the year then to shop for your favorite pieces during sale!
I am a big online shopping addict and 90% of my closet is filled with online buys.  So how could I miss the End of Reason sale on Myntra and Jabong...and today being the last day, I wanted to hare a few of my favorite pieces on these online stores so you could do a quick buy in case if you haven't got the time to browse through the huge collections.
Hope you like some of my picks -
 
Quitled Skirt
Floral Bomber
Crop Top/Bustier
Printed Top
Rust Red Bodycon Dress
Silver Bomber
Mettalic Jacket
High Rise Shorts
Burgundy Dress
Faux Leather Bralette
Maxi Dress
High Rise Jeans
High Rise Distressed Denims
Lace Pencil Skirt
Navy Bodysuit
Kurta/Dress
Crop Sweatshirt
White Top
Green Stilettos
Grey Stilettos
Velvet Blazer
Floral Dress


Have fun,

<3
Roop


 
 
 
 
 
 

Trend Alert - Fishnet Stockings

Happy new Year my beautiful people.
Hope you are having a fantastic start to 2017.
I am definitely having a great one with lots of clothes and accessories. :)
Anyways, recently like many others, I have ben crushing on the fishnet stockings trend and had to buy myself the perfect pair. However, it took me quite a while to hunt them down and now a lot of you have pinged me asking where I got mine from and hence I had to share the link with you all.
So, here you go, buy the exact pair of fishnets that I own for an amazing price here (I paid more :( )
Haha, you can thank me later! ;)

It's also available on amazon, however the color here is not mentioned :(

Also, leaving you with a couple of pics of how I created my first look with them, hope you like it.

Love you guys,
Roop

(Dress - Rong, Shoes - Bershka Madrid Store, Belt - Koovs)

NEW YEAR BLING!!!

Hey there!
How's December treating y'all?
Another eventful year comes to an end...and what better end than to get together with some of the most stylish girls across the nation and share some of their styles!
Hence when Shivani from thevelvetradio reached out with this idea of getting bloggers across different cities together, I couldn't resist and was thrilled to be a part of it.
And here's what we've got for you...
Hope you guys love it as much as we loved worked on it! :)

Blogger No 1: The Vintage Doll

Shivani Boruah (The mastermind behind this collab)

 

 

 

Shivani, the beautiful lady who made this digital collaboration possible, is a software engineer by profession and a vocalist/ musician by choice. Always being the experimental fashionista, she started her blog in August 2016 and has already worked on a lot of interesting projects in this short span of time. Her personal style inspiration-varies from a random lady street vendor to icons like Miranda Kerr!

She loves to quirk things up and likes to call it Experimental Fashion. 

For her look here, she chose not to follow the trending glitter or velvet, instead go with something simple, Nude and Black and yet manage to give us all major fashion goals. 

She says, “these colors are evergreen and hence playing with them and still taking a stand was what excited me”

 

She is wearing Fishnet stockings and a Fishnet jersey. A nude skirt as a tube dress (being the unconventional fashionista that she is) . A DIY headgear to add that vintage touch to the look and VOILA ! Similar colored heels and jewellery and you just cannot miss her black lipstick, it could kill by the looks of it !  She believes religiously in her motto- ‘Let ART Begin’ and that’s what defines her!

 

 

 

Find her Blog here: www.thevelvetradio.com

Instagram Handle: @shivani.boruah

For Collaborations, contact her here : shivaniboruahofficial@gmail.com

 

 

Blogger No 2: The Playful One

Urvi Mehta, Bangalore

 

The beautiful and oh-so-photogenic Urvi Mehta is an Image consultant and Fashion stylist by profession and she started her blog Gloss and Grunge as an extension of her personality, to influence and raise Fashion awareness. She draws inspiration from anything and everything and does not believe in copying trends off-the-rack.

 

For this year’s New Year dressing guide, she decided to channelize the PLAYFUL and mischievous side of her and can be seen wearing this very comfortable and sexy Forest Green backless Playsuit from Zara. She jazzed by the basic playsuit with the addition of a beautiful black statement choker, kept her hair side swept and wore bold dark Brown lips which compliments the color of her outfit. She completed this look by adding these comfortable gorgeous PERSPEX HEEL BOOTS from koovs to dance the night away without having sore feet.

 

HOT! Isn't she?

 

 

 

Find her blog here: www.glossandgrunge.com

Instagram Handle: @glossandgrunge

For collaborations, contact her here: urvi@glossandgrunge.com

Blogger No 3: The Modern Vintage

Saakshi Mishra, Mumbai

 

Saakshi Mishra, the fashion graduate turned stylist from dream city of Mumbai is a style addict. I came across her profile in Instagram where she had styled this Camouflage jacket with a dress and a pair of sneakers and trust me, it was love at first sight for me. She just loves styling be it on models or herself . Styling is what keeps her happy. Here she chose to style herself in the most trending fabric this season - Satin while keeping a modern vintage theme.

This metallic bling is screams trendy and is for those who want to stand out in the crowd. If you are one of them, then Saakshi’s style is perfect for you . She loves the glaze of satin fabric and wine colors and so she decided to choose a satin bubble skirt and pleated tube top . This outfit has wine colors perfect for a party eve and no embellishments to keep it subtle. Saakshi’s style is chic yet edgy and guess what, this doll also has an online store where she designs and styles her own products, awesome right !

 

Find her blog here: www.facebook.com/themodemuse/

Instagram Handle: @themodemuse

Foe collaborations, contact her here: themodemuse@gmail.com

Instagram handle of her online store: @themodemuseonline

 

 

Blogger No 4: The Bond Girl

Kshipra Uniyal, New Delhi

 

This beautiful post graduate in international business says, and I quote, “ My blog Popofcitra showcases my take on fashion, trends, making trends, versatile styling, etc.”If you go through her blog you will see that mixing it up is her forte and she is a big fan of versatility and therefore sticking to one genre is not her way to go about things. She loves the Retro and Athleisure trends. Her style inspiration comes from icons like Blake Lively, Gigi Hadid, Olivia Palmero, Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone, Models and various bloggers.

 

This hottie is someone you should follow if your style is defined by class and keeping it chic is the mantra for you. For this look, ‘The Bond Girl’ , she paired an off shoulder ruffle white top with silver pin stripes along with her teal thigh high slit skirt. The golden belt, heels and earrings gave outfit the required bling . Kshipra  kept the lips bold red and added a trench coat to add to the mysterious element of this look, embracing the feminine and sultry side with a dollop of boldness.

 

 

Find her blog here: http://www.popofcitra.wordpress.com

Instagram Handle: @popofcitra

For collaborations, contact her here: kshipra.uniyal@gmail.com

 

 

Blogger No 5: The Fauji Brat

Sharmistha Biswas, Mumbai

 

A 20 year old Media student from Mumbai, Sharmistha, tries to bring her Edgy BONG attitude to her blog. 

Her style is about being comfortable. The rule is simple, she says – ‘I won’t wear something I am not comfortable in.  I like to dress comfortably. You can call it "Fuss free” and “on the go”. Adding her quirk to otherwise simple attires is what makes her standout from the rest.

 

For this look, she has layered an LBD with a statement camouflage jacket and added a pair of sneakers. Yes you heard it right, Sneakers! As she said, comfort is her thing and just look at her slaying it while being oh-so comfortable, Love it ! Sharmistha draws style inspiration from the goddess RIHANNA and don't we love her outfit already.

 

Find her blog here: www.thebongass.com

Instagram Handle: @thebongass

For collaborations, contact her here: thebongass@gmail.com

 

 

Blogger No 6: The Queen of Clubs

Rupjyoti Gogoi

 

As you all know, I am an ex Investment Banker turned full time mom and a part time blogger now. I started blogging to share my fashion experiments with like minded people and to discuss and draw inspiration for creating something stylist everyday. I believe that style is an extension of a person’s individuality and like to draw inspiration from everything around me. At heart I am a pure gypsy nomad and hence most of my styles have a boho touch to them.

 

My look here has been inspired by the iconic Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s. A black dress, that was a steal from amazon.in, pulled back hair and gloves on my hand were all inspired by the legendary style icon. Kept my accessories minimal with only a silver choker to add some dimension to the all black look, added a pair of comfortable black block heeled booties and finally a dab of that bold lip color for that extra attention :P

 

 

Find my blog here: www.getsherried.blogspot.in

Instagram Handle: @sher_ried

For collaborations, contact me at: gogoiroop@gmail.com

 

 

So, do you like? Which look would you like to try?

 

Until next time,

Love you guys and a very very happy new year <3

Roop

 

Location Courtesy: The Open Box, Bangalore