For those lingering warm days of the first part of fall, sometimes it's nice to add an ethnic piece with warm tones that complement the balmy weather outside. Here, I'm wearing an ethnic embroidered belt worn low on the hips over a long chartreuse silk blouse with denim shorts and a pop of red tie-up heels. What are some of your favorite summer...
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It's finally started to feel like fall! I can't wait to bring out my favorite fall pieces again. I love the boho look of floral crowns, and the edgy look of studded boots. Combining these two trends balance each other out, I think. What are your favorite fall pieces that you're looking forward to wearing again? ...
I can't wait to break out the fall wardrobe and accessories! What are your favorite fall pieces that you're looking forward to wearing again? ...
I am loving that the 90s are coming back in style! That was my jam. ...
Hi guys! As promised, here's the first post in the #EthnicEverywear series, where you guys send in pics of how you style your own ethnic pieces for everyday! Here's broadcast journalist Niala, wearing these awesome embroidered cuff pants with an embroidered belt that she's tied around her waist over a white collared shirt. What do you think of her look? (On an added...
It's Wednesday, which means it's time for some style inspiration to get you through the rest of your week :) This time, in honor of New York Fashion Week that's going on right now, I'm sharing some of my favorite streetstyle shots. Because what's Fashion Week without the creative dressing that's going on outside the shows? If you like the inspiration you see...
If you've been following this blog, you know I try to find beautiful ethnic pieces and incorporate them into an everyday look for a unique style. You can check out more posts in this series here! I think the reason I'm drawn to ethnic pieces is because they're so bold and colorful. I love that hand embroidery and embellishment have been practiced for...
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I wanted to share with you these beautiful photos of a custom bridesmaid order we worked on this summer for Haute Heritage. The wedding was a fusion affair, blending the bride's Indian heritage and Western culture. You can check out the pics of the gorgeous wedding here! So many times, we have an event like a wedding come up, and have no idea...
It's Wednesday! So that means it's time for some style inspiration. If you're new to the blog, you'll find that every Wednesday, I like to share work from some of my favorite designers or artists, who have inspired my own style and aesthetic. Stella Jean is an Italian-Haitian designer who blends her cultural heritages phenomenally. Her design aesthetic has been described by Vogue...
I hope you all had a nice long weekend! We stayed in the area and had nice kid outings like swimming with friends, visiting the farm, hiking, and going to the playground :) We had some time to take some pics though! Here, I'm wearing a black and gold suit from Haute Heritage. The fabric is actually traditional jamewar, which is a South...
Happy Labor Day everyone! Because of course it's "no white after labor day", let's try a white outfit as a last hurrah for this summer (though I will probably wear white until it gets chilly out) :) ...
I wanted to share with you these gorgeous photos of the bridal I worked on for Haute Heritage this summer. Ameera is not your typical Desi (i.e. South Asian) bride. Having lived in New York for almost 10 years, she wanted her wedding to represent both her Indian cultural heritage as well as her American/New York style. She wore a traditional white dress...
It's Wednesday! That means it's time for some boho chic inspo. Chanel's Paris-Bombay Collection Pre-Fall 2012, featuring some gorgeous high-fashion boho chic: ...
Summer's almost over, so wear your whites now! Last weekend we did the best outdoor thing you can do when it's so hot: go swimming! But before that, we strolled around Old Town Alexandria. Here I'm wearing a simple blue off-the-shoulder top with white jeans. I wanted a pop of color, so I added some red tie-on chunky heels, and added a colorful...
