Rebranded as Seva Table, formerly Life N One, this villa-style plant-based cafe nestled in a garden is a welcome change from the hustle and bustle of Dubai. A wellness center and yoga studio that doubles up as a vegan-friendly cafe and concept store is brainchild of Eda, the Turkish owner of the place. The moment you enter the place, you are transported to a zen-like atmosphere where you unplug with all the stress and worries and connect with your soul. The decor and positive quotes on the trees and walls definitely help. The place calls itself an urban retreat that connects body and soul - and I couldn't have put it in better words. Being a wellness center, the food at this cafe is naturally inclined towards the healthy side; think raw, vegan and gluten-free. However, it has a few options for those who like to indulge too {yes, that chocolate ice-cream sandwich in the picture is an absolute delight}! Everything on the menu is dairy-free and gluten-free. What confused
Fashion is the second most polluting industry in the world and the amount of landfill the industry is generating (with the advent of fast fashion) is worrying. That is not it. Fashion industry is also notorious for exploitation of people - sweatshops, slavery and child labour is still a reality in many countries and irony is that some of the biggest names in the fashion industry employ these inhumane practices. Over time I learned about this problem plaguing the fashion industry and it made me re-evaluate my choices. When we buy something beautiful, we rarely think about what did it take for that item to reach our wardrobe and knowingly or unknowingly we become part of it. As consumers we have the power to create change through our daily choices. After all, any market is always governed by the equation of demand and supply. If the demand for ethical practices and small brands will pour in, the supply will follow. Supporting small ethical brands is the easiest way to start
Outfit designed by me, Handbag Stella McCartney, Sunglasses Rayban Hello there! What's happening? So it's been a while that I did this outfit shoot in the early hours in Colaba but I have been delaying posting the pictures of the full look, because I wanted to get the Mumbai City Guide , which features the best places of Mumbai, noticed. I hope you've read it already. So floral! While spring is probably the perfect season to wear floral this print has blurred the season boundary and works just as well in Autumn and Fall. The print color combination and style - everything in this outfit is designed by me with the help of Sourabh Kant Shrivastava (LFW designed). Hope you are having a fun weekend! xoxo Follow Style Destino on Instagram , Twitter , Facebook and Pinterest . Photography by Kapil Khilnani
I've been getting a lot of questions about luxury vegan makeup, so I thought of sharing one of my favorite brands. Travelling is the best way to explore the world, learn new cultures and broaden your horizons. It is also one of the best ways to discover amazing products. Last year on my trip to London, I visited by all-time favorite shopping spot - Liberty of London; they have a crazy amazing beauty department, one of the best in London, and have many vegan-friendly brands. I've been dying to get my hands on some really high-performance and luxury skincare {quality beauty is one of my weakness} and that's when I discovered Hourglass. As a habit, I emailed the company inquiring about their animal-free policy and was glad to get a quick response informing me that they have a good selection off vegan-products and also provided the vegan product list. Hourglass is a luxury makeup brand, so of course the prices are steep. But the great performance and beautiful packagi
7 For All Mankind Denim Jacket , Banana Republic LBD, Stella McCartney Handbag , Zara Heels 90s fashion has found its way back into our closets and the good old denim jacket is reigning its glory back again. While I cannot think of a time when the denim jacket was not in style but the old school classic denim jacket is the hottest item to own right now. No wonder considering how chic and versatile the clothing item really is! You can instantly make your evening dress or a dressy LBD appropriate for brunch meeting or lunch with your girls by layering it with a denim jacket. Put on a fedora or a floppy hat and the style quotient shoots up North. In fact paint your pout red and add some bling and you can take this look from day to night. I normally like to throw the jacket over the shoulders for a casual yet chic effect instead of wearing it on completely. On weekends pair it with comfy chic sneakers and a full skirt dress and you are ready to run errands a
Zara Crop Top , Asos Boyfriend Jeans , Stella McCartney Falabella Bag , Lipsy Pumps When you happen to buy two styles that you've always been scared of and somehow manage to muster the courage to wear them together, you need the buffer period to really understand how it feels - at least this is the situation I found myself in this crop top and boyfriend jeans. I would hate to be labelled as a 'trendwhore' but the boyfriend jeans craze really bit me. The #ootd world of Instagrammers flaunting this style, irrespective of their size or shape and still managing to look fabulous in them, finally won over me and one fine day I ordered this pair online from a UK store. But once I got them I wasn't so sure of pulling them off and it actually waited in my wardrobe for months until I decided to take the risk. Pairing it with a pair of pumps seemed logical as these pants desperately needed some sleekness. Considering the grey and blue palette I
Ted Baker Coat, Braintree Organic Cotton Tshirt, Paige Denim, Kurt Geiger Shoes, Stella McCartney Bag I love coats and trenches. Now that Dubai is hit by unexpected chilly winds I'm glad I can finally wear my favorite piece in my closet - the blush coat. Wearing it with distressed denim and a simple white tee makes this perfect piece to prep myself for whatever the Dubai weather throws its way - freezing windy evenings or pleasantly warm noon. Now who says vegan fashion is boring? My 2017 resolution is to gradually clean up my wardrobe with sustainable clothing. Scouting for ethical fashion brands that brings the perfect mix of style and conscience is a challenging but very exciting journey. Resisting the temptation of fast fashion is not easy. It's not just about the cost, but also accessibility. I would be lying if I would say that it's easy to find stylish and chic right-on-trend pieces from sustainable fashion brands, but then whe
Loathe the mundane coffees from the international chains? Can't find quality vegan coffee? Skip past the same ole 'bucks and 'osta and check out some fantastic cafes that serve the best organic and vegan coffee in Dubai and flaunt a kick-ass ambiance and concept. With new coffee bars opening up every month, the coffee craze in Dubai has spread all across the city, so you are never short of options, however finding a good cup of vegan coffee can still be a challenge. So I've done some research for you and picked some of my favorite places in Dubai for a great vegan cup of coffee. Run mostly by expats from America, Europe and Australia, some of these places take their coffee-making skills very seriously, paying attention to detail to every process right from sourcing the finest and freshest beans to serving them with finesse. It's time to put pause on your Starbucks addiction and explore some great coffee shops in Dubai that serve artisan coffee crafted from t