This post was last updated on 3-Oct-2016 Internet has changed the dynamics of shopping - the ease, product and price comparison, convenience, comfort and variety it offers (just at the click of a button) gives it an edge over conventional shopping for most of your shopping needs. Although it can be addictive, I find it the best medium to make your essential purchases especially when it comes to skincare products. Having lived in England for quite a while, when I got back to India I always missed good online shopping websites back home and when it came to no online beauty stores there absolutely was none. Finding vegan makeup was especially hard. However, over the years many online stores have propped up in India and finally we have some great online beauty stores where we can shop for almost every makeup and skincare brands from the household names to the luxury and exotic international brands that have yet not opened their stores in India and are almost hard to find here. He

Despite the most unexpected pouring in the dessert and the inconvenient location (yes reaching Design District was really a task) the enthusiasm of the Fashion Week took the winning among the Dubai fashionistas as they showed up at the Dubai Design District braving the rains strutting in their stilettos, showing off their meticulously contoured face and layers of waterproof mascara. Nothing could stop the middle eastern divas from their most anticipated event - Fashion Forward Dubai! It wasn't just the catwalks, but this season had some really interesting talks too - one particularly close to my heart {and also what my blog is about} ethical fashion. It was the first time I actually heard the term "Ethical fashion" echoed in the fashion circles of Dubai, as there aren't many brands here and those which are, are also not really marketed as "Ethical" (did you know Stella Jean is ethical?). On day 2 of the fashion forward the rain Gods decided to bless the

Zara Jacket & Boots, Topshop Jeans and Stella McCartney Bag Sometimes finding the right 'outfit' to wear becomes challenging. Nearly every girl has to face the situation of having a closet full of clothes yet nothing to wear. Fret not, when you can't find anything to wear follow the motto - "when it doubt wear a jacket" - it can be a sharp blazer, a moto jacket or a bomber.  Jackets are life savers - not only it puts together an outfit but they also glam it up instantly. When you add a sharp blazer to a simple white tee and blue jeans combo and throw in a pair of pumps you are all set to take over the world in style in an instant. When you want something cool a moto or a Bomber does the trick. I for one love my jackets, this is one thing I never skimp on. While my black and white blazers are my go-to all time-favourites, but I also love other styles like this moto jacket with a twist. What is your go-to piece in your closet?

If you follow my Instagram you'd know I am sucker for healthy meals. But what you may not be aware of is I loathe cooking - its never been my forte. The dilemma is I don't even prefer ready-to-eat meals or eating out that much. I feel horrible and guilty if I eat too much processed or unhealthy meals. So sometimes I have no option but to fix myself a meal when I don't have help. A salad is an easy fix and if you add the right ingredients it can be quite filling and delicious too. A red quinoa salad is a great option as it is wonderfully versatile. It's perfect for lunches, it can make a really good starter or can be a great healthy and filling dinner. Here's my quick quinoa fix for lunch made from organic quinoa, fresh tomatoes, cucumber and sesame - flax seed - ginger - olive oil dressing. The secret ingredient that instantly makes this vegan quinoa salad super yummy is a generous portion of toasted nuts. Since I wanted a more filling meal I also prepared

" To be different you must first be yourself " How many times did you scroll down your Instagram feed to find the same Moschino* belt, same Celine* bag, same trendy shoes, same Kenzo* jumper, same contoured face popping up on every blogger's feed? It will not be an exaggeration if I say that they are all starting to look the same. Or let's put it this way most bloggers seem clones of each other. Such an irony. But where has their individual style disappeared? Why are the fashion bloggers falling prey to mediocrity? Why does everyone in the fashion blogosphere need to dress alike? Back in early blogging days fashion bloggers had some real style - fun, accessible, classy, quirky, weird glam, street chic, feminine burst - everyone had something new to bring on table. Each blogger had a distinct voice  and blogging involved doing your own thing. Fast forward 2016 and today everyone is trying to fit in the cool crowd wearing the same trends that everyone else is s

Before I wish you all a Happy Valentine's Day {or not} I have a question - is it just me or do you also think Valentine's day is less about romance and more a commercial fanfare that ' forces ' you to believe that it's a day of love and you're required to make it special. Before you think here comes the ranting of another single, who probably doesn't have anyone to go out with or lives under a rock, and dismiss me let me clear the facts. I am not single .  We don't live under a rock ; we actually live in one of the most happening cities of the world (Dubai to be precise). We are very happy together. And no we are not one of those sad or boring dated couples , but exactly the opposite (I'd like to believe so). My whole point is shouldn't we celebrate each other every day - isn't that what love is all about? Besides you don't need a commercial industry to prove your love for each other and substantiate your status. There

Stradivarius Fringe Jacket, Zara Culottes, Stella McCartney Bag, Charles and Keith Heels Initially skeptic about fringe, I finally got a fringe jacket and I'm so glad I did. It adds a refreshing element of surprise to the look and the flippery flappery thing can be fun when it moves on walking. Pairing it with an all-black look that includes lace, culottes and caged heels, makes it such a easy breezy day-to-night look. I parired it my Stella McCartney Cavendish Tote. I have to say, among all Stella McCartney bags I have, including most falabella styles, this tote is my absolute favorite. I can easily stow all my essentials, its not too big or small and also not heavy like the Falabellas. Absolutely in love! No matter how many shoes we have in your wardrobe, more often than not we pick shoes depending on the current crush of the moment, and somehow we think those crush goes with everything we wear. For example these vegan heels that I recently bought somehow

    Wish you all a wonderful 2016! This new year I started with no resolutions, because every day will be an effort to become a better me.... New projects, travel plans around the corner and a wonderful weather in Dubai is how the 2016 commenced for me. Experiencing Dubai winter for the first time and its amazing. Not too cold, not the usual hot. Best part? You can finally wear your coats and boots!   Banana Republic LBD , Mango Trench Coat , Zara Heels and Stella McCartney Bag I've been obsessed with trench coats, and unfortunately the classic Burberry trench comes with leather detailing in the belt. So the search for the right trench that fits my petite frame perfectly had been on since forever. Fortunately I found this Mango trench recently and have been wearing it nearly everywhere. It's the best way to pull off any look and even turn drab to fab. Until I find the vegan Burberry style, this one gets my thumbs up. Wear it with everything from dresses