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Banarasi Handmade Fairy Tale // Hello Everyone! I am always one for adoring anything remotely Indian or of great value to our culture. We all know where Banarasi sarees hail from. This post is about a wonderful designer’s boutique. The talented Rajyalakshmi Gubba runs an old world charm store called Rajyalakshmi Heritage Banaras Sarees, in Hyderabad, India. We had a blogger session with the wonderful Rajyalakshmi, wherein we picked our favourites from her collection and shot a couple of pictures. She educated us on her forte, i.e. Bananas saree development. The collection holds so much grandeur and authentic heritage. Her store is located in Jubilee Hills, and is a cozy, beautiful space. I am quite in awe of every collection she offers, because the second you enter her store, you feel the power of over a hundred years of culture and heritage, and sheer elegance. We worked with a kickass team who created all this for us. Styling and Designer - Rajyalakshmi Gubba  https://www.facebook.com/rajyalakshmiheritagebanarassarees Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gubbarajyalakshmi/ Photography - https://www.instagram.com/the_pixel_farmer/ Makeup - https://www.instagram.com/makeupartist_tasnim/ Hair - https://www.instagram.com/shuchimakeupartist/ Model/ Blogger - Yours Truly Until next time. x

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A Wedding Affair with Abhinav Mishra / The Deccan Story Abhinav Mishra’s label is a collection of glamorous Indian wear. His inspiration comes from Indian art and architecture, which is complemented by beautiful pastel tones, textures and intricate embroideries. I recently visited the Deccan Story and realised that I had not explored the designer collection by Abhinav Mishra. His newest collection ‘SAHIBA’, is full of pastels and bright embroidery, showcasing a nice balance of morning/ afternoon tones as well as evening tones. Lots of natural fabrics for the summers, as well as some mirror work and detailing, which make the collection a little more festive, and more versatile for different sorts of occasions. As you can see, I’m adorning this beautiful peach lehenga. It is fully embroidered and the skirt is made from tulle, which has to be my favourite fabric for a lehenga as it has such an elegant touch to it. This silhouette completely complemented my body structure and gave it a nice shape. That is what a good lehenga does. I felt like an absolute princess in this outfit. I would certainly recommend to every girl looking for the perfect lehenga - head to the Deccan Story to find your Abhinav Mishra ensemble. Featuring - Abhinav Mishra for Deccan Story store, Hyderabad. Photography - Arpita, https://www.facebook.com/arpitapatelpassionographer/ https://www.instagram.com/passionographer_/ Styling and Makeup, Yours Truly. x

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Summer Silhouettes / How to Wear Them - We all know what weddings in the summer are like! No fussy bling or unnecessary layers that are going to make us boil, or make us look bigger than we are. How do you dress for summer weddings? Print on prints, or solid hues, or structured silhouettes with classic patterns?! It depends on several things like the weather, body type, sustainability, purpose, and practicality. You would not want to be running around like a headless chicken during weddings with clothes heavier than the situations you are managing. ;D This clothing line that I discovered has all the elements I’ve been looking for. Whether it is her positive outlook on life, her simplicity, great hospitality or carefree personality, there’s something so charming about Vinita Pittie. A fashion designer who began her career over 30 years ago, she runs a well-established brand of women’s clothing that is designed and manufactured in her gorgeous haveli in the old city of Hyderabad. Very classic silhouettes, cuts, designs, and everything is hand woven and manufactured right in the heart of her Haveli. Talk about products that have been produced from the centre of your heart. Each silhouette is so unique from the rest. But what makes it so interesting is that every piece is so versatile that it is extremely easy to pair and come up with about 10 different styles for one garment! The talented Vinita has always set her own trends and classic ways through her design aesthetics. I would desperately ask you to seek classic pieces for your collections, from designs that can come back and be styled in the future and never go out of style. Vinita has taught me that traditional designs with modern alterations and additions can make me love dressing up in Indian clothes as much as I love my Western wardrobe. I hope you like the different styling we’ve achieved in this post. Until next time x PHOTOGRAPHY - https://www.instagram.com/the_pixel_farmer/ (The very bright Daniel) DESIGNER - https://www.instagram.com/vinitapittie/ (The Brillant Vinita Pittie) STYLING AND MAKEUP - Yours Truly

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Living in the Moment // PART 2  “You bring your own weather to the picnic.” Recently, I had the privilege of associating with the wonderful designer and curator, Dipti Mrinalini. Her brand is all about customising the perfect silhouette, be it for a working girl, or someone who is aiming for a freshly driven summer/spring wardrobe. The fabrics she houses are all natural. The fabric is soft, sumptuous and breathable - a key feature of handwoven fabrics made from natural fibres. The fabrics have been sourced from areas around Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu. Referring back to the quote at the top of this post - you are responsible for what you bring to the table. And you don’t need a massive wardrobe to enable you to “bring your own weather to the picnic”. These outfits have made me realise that you can adapt any number of styles and looks with just 2-3 pairs of clothing. Wearing Dipti Mrinalini has always made me feel a sense of happiness and confidence. Every ensemble you adorn is made so well to fit your needs. The outfits I’m wearing currently in the blog post are two of my absolute favourites from the collections. This collection was made for the purpose of being multi-functional and for all seasons. The prints on the fabric are geometric elements, checks and stripes. The Striped Dress that I’m wearing is a perfect silhouette for someone looking for some flare and drama. It is structured, and yet dramatic. Dipti has played with the bias-rendering stripes at a 45 degree angle, which gives a little more volume and an element of playfulness. This dress, as you can see, is extremely efficient in many ways. It can be styled in more than one way: I’ve done Day Time vs Night Time styling with this dress. And it was so comfortable to come up with these two very versatile looks, just by adding a different pair of shoes, or a different handbag. The other outfit that you see me adorn is this beautiful skirt and crop top. You will see checks, but with an overlay of translucent fabric. You could try different combinations by changing the crop top to a T-shirt, or wear it with a formal button down skirt, or pants. Or wear it to a picnic, as I have in this post. You can definitely wear it to a party, or a formal office dinner. The idea is to do more with less. The whole purpose of styling these outfits with whatever the collection has, is to tell the world that minimal fashion exists, and we can make it as fancy as we want it to be. Like the quote above, the point is to do more with less. We in the fashion industry always get overwhelmed with choice. This is a refreshingly different take! We had a majestic group to work on this association with us! All girls, all the way. Who run the world? Girls. FEATURING - Designer - Dipti Mrinalini Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dmrinlabel/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dmrinlabel/ Makeup - Neetu - For one of her first editorial shoots, she was a natural. You might wanna check her work out Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/neethumadhuri_mua/ Photography - Arpita Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/arpitapatelpassionographer/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/passionographer_/ More soon, this is all for now. Bringing in summers, with refreshed colours, and silhouettes!

A surreal picnic with you : 

Time flies like a baby fruit fly to a banana buzzing through a brand new day through the fractal lakes cleansing my body in peppermint amethyst vibrations as the gyrations of the water ripple and drip down my back and waist tickling the skin into submission, I'm on a love mission feeling the splish-splash nefelibata mind within my glowing gold-hazel eyes as I realize my potential. 

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Living in the Moment //  PART 1  “You bring your own weather to the picnic.” Recently, I had the privilege of associating with the wonderful designer and curator, Dipti Mrinalini. Her brand is all about customising the perfect silhouette, be it for a working girl, or someone who is aiming for a freshly driven summer/spring wardrobe. The fabrics she houses are all natural. The fabric is soft, sumptuous and breathable - a key feature of handwoven fabrics made from natural fibres. The fabrics have been sourced from areas around Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu. Referring back to the quote at the top of this post - you are responsible for what you bring to the table. And you don’t need a massive wardrobe to enable you to “bring your own weather to the picnic”. These outfits have made me realise that you can adapt any number of styles and looks with just 2-3 pairs of clothing. Wearing Dipti Mrinalini has always made me feel a sense of happiness and confidence. Every ensemble you adorn is made so well to fit your needs. The outfits I’m wearing currently in the blog post are two of my absolute favourites from the collections. This collection was made for the purpose of being multi-functional and for all seasons. The prints on the fabric are geometric elements, checks and stripes. The Striped Dress that I’m wearing is a perfect silhouette for someone looking for some flare and drama. It is structured, and yet dramatic. Dipti has played with the bias-rendering stripes at a 45 degree angle, which gives a little more volume and an element of playfulness. This dress, as you can see, is extremely efficient in many ways. It can be styled in more than one way: I’ve done Day Time vs Night Time styling with this dress. And it was so comfortable to come up with these two very versatile looks, just by adding a different pair of shoes, or a different handbag. The other outfit that you see me adorn is this beautiful skirt and crop top. You will see checks, but with an overlay of translucent fabric. You could try different combinations by changing the crop top to a T-shirt, or wear it with a formal button down skirt, or pants. Or wear it to a picnic, as I have in this post. You can definitely wear it to a party, or a formal office dinner. The idea is to do more with less. The whole purpose of styling these outfits with whatever the collection has, is to tell the world that minimal fashion exists, and we can make it as fancy as we want it to be. Like the quote above, the point is to do more with less. We in the fashion industry always get overwhelmed with choice. This is a refreshingly different take! We had a majestic group to work on this association with us! All girls, all the way. Who run the world? Girls. FEATURING - Designer - Dipti Mrinalini Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dmrinlabel/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dmrinlabel/ Makeup - Neetu - For one of her first editorial shoots, she was a natural. You might wanna check her work out Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/neethumadhuri_mua/ Photography - Arpita Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/arpitapatelpassionographer/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/passionographer_/ More soon, this is all for now. Bringing in summers, with refreshed colours, and silhouettes!

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SHE IS /Hyderabad Launch / Handlooms & Textiles Recently, I‘ve adorned multiple types of sarees, one type being Handloom, or natural fabric sarees. A new handlooms brand has launched in Hyderabad, known as “She Is”. This label was started by Sai Priya Tucker. The store caters for all kinds of occasions - bridal wear plus couture needs of the modern Indian woman. At a bloggers meet to launch “She Is”, we were invited to high tea at their store, followed by some fun shoots with our favourite sarees. We celebrated the festival of Kanchi, and Kanchipuram, and wearing Kanjivaram Silk Sarees was so traditionally fun. We each had our own ways of styling the sarees, and it was very interesting to see different types of styling, and traditions unfold. I styled 2 Kanjivaram sarees: one with a silver border and silver thread embroidery. I paired this with an unconventional backless aqua blue blouse. This is one of my most loved looks, since it has a cultural heritage style, and yet it is unconventionally different. The other look I styled for the launch of the store, was a beautiful green and purple saree, which has a stunning bronze-hued border. I loved styling the blouse with a complementary saree of different hues and tones. Look at the images for more references! It was great being a part of this store launch. Let’s give ‘She Is’ a warm welcome into the city. I am looking forward to many more associations with them. Featuring - She is - https://www.instagram.com/sheishyd/ Photography - https://www.instagram.com/bluepintale/ Makeup - https://www.instagram.com/juwairiakhan_makeupartist/

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Millennial Marie Antoinette - Hello, Loves! I recently did some artistic editorial work with a photographer from Hyderabad, India. Her name is Aditi and she does a variety of image concepts. After many exciting conversations and meetings, we finally put it all to test. We wanted to experiment with a lot of different types of fabrics, movements, and achieve a certain balance of volume. As you can see, we played with a lot of Tulle here. Draping it over an already dramatic, pink dress gave us just the right amount of ‘modern queen’ vibes. This look was all about the movement of the fabric, lengths, playing with shadows, and creating a fun series for all of you. Why would we call it “Millennial Marie Antoinette”? I was trying to portray Whimsical Feminine features through this series. I adapted the famous queen’s detailed era outfit into something a millennial girl would wear in today’s world. The blush tones of summery pink and the dramatic elements made for vintage era fashion to be modified and brought to the millennials. We experimented with hair and makeup as well. The sweet Taseem helped us achieve these looks and we’re beyond happy to have associated with her on this extremely conceptualised image and shoot. FEATURING - MAKEUP AND HAIR - TASNIM Instagram page:  https://www.instagram.com/makeupartist_tasnim/ 

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Makeupartist_Tasnim-333870207133058/

PHOTOGRAPHY - ADITI Aditi Gulati Talwar Photography Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/adititalwarphotography/ Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/adititalwarphotography/ Website : www.adititalwarphotography.com  STYLING AND CLOTHES - Yours Truly (StyleMeAria) You know where to find me. Stay connected through my fashion stories on @StyleMeAria on all social media platforms! That’s all for now x

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Tales of Grace by Kalasha Fine Jewels / Hello, Everyone! My latest association is with Kalasha Fine Jewels, a luxury jewellery store in Banjara Hills,  Hyderabad. We came together and styled 3 diverse and versatile looks. As you know, Kalasha has a wide range of jewellery collections, from South Indian and Temple jewellery to contemporary, North Indian, and sets with uncut diamonds. Kalasha is jewellery heaven! They cater to all tastes and people. I was fortunate enough to style the “Padmavat” Collection. It is no surprise that we are enamoured by Deepika’s Padmavati look. Her resplendent image as Rani Padmini and royal appearance is simply matchless and forever unbeatable. All jewellery fans are talking about the Padmavati jewellery worn by Deepika Padukone in this historic tale. Let’s discover this in a bit more detail. How do you think the term ‘Ranihaar’ arrived into Indian culture? The royal princesses and queens are responsible for the emergence of this antique jewellery piece. Engraved traditional art pieces as jewellery, and chokers are two trends to watch. The next look is a “Bridal Look”. I’m wearing Sabyasachi clothing. The jewels are very Rajasthani; I wore the Maang Tikka, or Math Patti, which is traditional Indian jewellery that never went out of fashion and never will! The giant necklace set around the neck is a creation of Kalasha Fine Jewels, which deserves a huge round of applause for its incredible craftsmanship. The ‘Padmavat’ collection has goddesses and other forms crafted into the last layer of the necklace. Now let’s look at the contemporary jewellery that I styled. The pieces I used were mostly pearls and uncut diamonds. That says it all! Since they were silver-plated and pearl, they looked super elegant. I styled the sets with a sheer, lace saree, and a high-neck blouse. Keeping it simple, yet very Audrey Hepburn, I styled the hues and the jewellery in a contemporary, yet traditionally acceptable way. Sporting pearls and uncut diamonds around my neck has been a fantasy of mine, and I am so fortunate to have associated with Kalasha Fine Jewels, to make it come true! And all that just so we could create this article for all of you. Since summer weddings are in the charts for many, I recommend you hit the store immediately or check them out online. You will definitely find something you like, catered for you, and customised for you. FEATURNG Jewellery - Kalasha Fine JewelsFacebook -  https://www.facebook.com/KalashaFineJewels Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kalasha_finejewels/ Website - http://www.kalashajewels.com Their Address for the store is - 4, Road Number 10, Gouri Shankar Nagar Colony, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500034

Contact Number - 040 2331 8899

Make Up - Tejal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/makeupbytejal/ Facebook - https://m.facebook.com/TejalMakeupArtist Photography - Arpita (Check out her Instagram and Facebook pages)Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/arpitapatelpassionographer/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/passionographer_/ What a fabulous team I worked with on this association. Many more to come!

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Take Good Care of Yourself// In Association with Esther - Words and Images. Remember to tell yourself everyday that you are more than a winner and that you have power within that you can take support from. Wrap yourself in an honest atmosphere of fellowship towards all others, and kindness. Hold on to the reality of your experiences and allow them to help you climb up the hill with a heart full of undoubted gratitude. Stand strong wherever you are placed to watch all your fears turn into intense faith energies. And never forget to smile so genuinely that even the stars start showering blessings unstoppably over you! Taking care of your mental space is as important as taking care of your physical well being. I’ve created this artistic blog post in association with my Best Friend, who happens to be one of the most talented people ever. These are just some happy, radiant thoughts for all of you, especially those of you who may have had dull or not-the-best days recently. Once you decide that you need to take care of your space, you work at filling your soul and mind with happy thoughts and sunshine. Sure, those things don’t come easy, but if we keep counting our miseries or bad days, then when will we sit down and enjoy the goodness in life, or the people who surround us to make this place a whole? I hope you have a wonderful week ahead. Lots more content coming up. This is all for now. x

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I Came, I Saw, I got Coloured!  // In association with The New Page 3 luxury salon at Road Number 10, Jubilee Hills  //

Hello, loves! As you all know, new hair means new mindset and new goals. New hair is everything you want to start the new year with. I was fortunate enough to associate with The New Page 3 luxury salon in Hyderabad, India. They are located in Jubilee Hills, road no. 10, near Diamond House. So convenient for so many people, as it is equidistant from Hitech city and Banjara Hills. I had an appointment with the creative director, who checked my hair and suggested different looks to go with my personality. Since I’m a Fashion Blogger + Stylist, it has always been fun to experiment with funky hairdos. But I’m also a pre primary teacher, so I have to maintain that funky hair, and look somewhat prim and proper at the same time. So the creative director and I discussed what possible colour we could colour my hair. I’ve always wanted to experiment with fashion colours. Bold, statement kind of hair. This was my moment! I was made to get Purple coloured hair! The process is quite a lengthy one, as one needs to bleach their hair well enough before the colour is applied. Normally you would think using colour damages your hair, but guess what? This salon offers all the Kérastase services and products. No damaged hair, no dull hair. Their Kérastase range is simply amazing, since it can be done to different hair types, for more fresh and rejuvenated hair. All these treatments are available at the Page 3 luxury salon. I’m always looking for super, professional colouring directors, and this place has the best team, who personally studies your hair texture, and suggests styles and colours which will suit your style and frame your face better. These colours are temporary and I can redo them anytime I want. A lot of people are always hesitating before using these funky fashion colours, because they think they last long, but let me tell you. There are places like Page 3 salon, who use colours that are not permanent and fade with time. After that it is up to you if you want to redo the colour or go back to your natural colour.   I am very happy that the colourists were so patient while discussing colours and styles with me, since it took us some time to actually decide on what to do. Using products like Olaplex can prevent damage of the hair, post-colouring and styling. That was used on my hair after the colouring, which helped so much. It’s still smooth as ever. I’ve been rocking this purple hair. It really goes with every outfit of mine, as purple is a very versatile hue and goes with every other colour or garment. Colouring it and then styling it curly was perfect, because movement really enhances any colour. I had a fun time with the Page 3 luxury salon team today, as they pampered me with great new hair, and an amazing photoshoot, post the hair styling. I got to experiment with makeup and different looks as well. We explored a very basic yet beautiful look, where my eyes were highlighted, and we used some brilliant peach lipstick. As you can see I was wearing a silver glitter top, and my hair was coloured purple, so I did not want something super dramatic. The makeup services also were done so professionally. And I learnt that they are open to all kinds of makeup services. I had a blast getting my hair transformed with Page 3 luxury salons in Hyderabad. I will be going there regularly. Will you? -----------X---------- FEATURINGHair Services & Makeup - PAGE 3 SALON FACEBOOK Page https://www.facebook.com/page3salonhyderabad/ Instagram page - https://www.instagram.com/page3luxurysalon/ If you want to visit their salon. Address - 8-2-293/82/A/271/102, Apurupa BDR, Road No 10, Jubilee Hills, Opp Diamond House, above Haagendas ice creams, Hyderabad, Telangana 500033 The contact numbers for Page 3 salon are - 9100693333/ 7337490921 Photo Credits - Pramodh BaleThank you for capturing my transformation. That’s all for now, folks. Stay tuned for many other exciting things! x

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\ Hey There, Sunshine / VEECHI - By Hemanth Siree and Jyo Makkena Dear Readers, As the sun begins to shine brighter, and our summer wardrobe has officially been drawn out, and with all the SS (Spring/Summer) fashion shows beginning, I am here flaunting some of my SS’18 favourite designers and collections. One of them by Hemanth Siree, called ‘Veechi’. Pastel hues, with breathable fabric, is what summer dressing is all about. Hemanth Siree has designed this collection with inspiration from dewy mornings, sun rays, and dreamy silhouettes. Adding modern touches to traditional old school garments makes his outfits instant classics. All the cotton and organza dresses have cold shoulders and thread embroidery. Keeping it minimalistic, I styled 3 outfits from her collection. One was this ravishing deep pink Indo-Western dress, with Indian embroidery and an entirely Western silhouette. It had patches of different-hued fabric with gold borders. Wearing these pastel-hued dresses definitely put me in a delightful summery mood. I have always been more of a winter dresser, but dressing for summer can be fun, too, especially if you get to wear such light fabrics, handlooms, and flowy dresses! I loved working with a power-packed team. When your dreams are brought into reality, that is the biggest achievement you can hope for, for a creator of any sorts. All the gorgeous makeup was done by Radhika, from https://www.instagram.com/hairandmakeupbyradhikadave/ Photography by the master Ra - https://www.facebook.com/radeshphotography/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/radeshphotography/ Clothing - "Veechi" Season One collection by Hemanth Siree and Jyo Makkena (https://www.instagram.com/hemanthsiree.maarg/) Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/hemanthghandarva That’s all for now! Stay tuned to all my summer looks and Instagram tales. Follow me on @StyleMeAria, on Facebook, Instagram. x

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Sparkle-icious Mornings with Pretty Secrets -

One fine morning, I decided that my Pretty Secrets Satin PJ Set was in for an adventure. Fun slumber parties include turning the galaxyand stars into cover ups for dark circles. Summer Satin is always a pleasure to style, since it is one of the biggest trends till date: bringing your nightwear outdoors, and styling it so you slay all those trends you’ve seen online or offline.

Pairing the satin PJ set with this sheer party top was all the styling it needed. And the futuristic metallic makeup goes hand in hand with the satin and sparkle.

These vintage sparkly boots that I am wearing are my spirit boots. I’ve worn the living daylights out of them, with every sort of outfit! This outfit seemed fun to style them with, since, as you can see, I have maintained a lot of colour in this futuristic theme, playing with glitter, stars, and metallics.

This Pretty Secrets Pyjamas suit is ideal for anyone who loves comfort and satin. They’re wonderfully 80s and they are here to stay!

If you want to buy yours, BUY IT HERE :

https://prettysecrets.com/nightwear/sets/nw0023-pink-satin-top-pajama-set/32177

And please tag me in your images, if you happen to buy this set and style it! :)

That’s all for now. x

PRETTY SECRETS X STYLE ME ARIA //

Worked with the best team -

Arpita with her camera magic! 

 Radhika with her face and hair magic! 

Tagging them below. 

Instagram accounts - https://www.instagram.com/passionographer_/ 

https://www.instagram.com/hairandmakeupbyradhikadave/

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New Year, New Goals, Same-Self - And again, we end another year - older, wiser, and smarter. 2017 flew by like a supersonic jet! Let us now welcome 2018 with positivity and inspiration. As for me, I am yearning to experience what this year has in store for us all. Don't we all aspire to achieve much more than we have in the previous year? Well, I do. Pushing my boundaries and letting myself make the most out of it. Checklists and goals have their way of creeping in as soon as the new year begins. There’s something so thrilling about new beginnings, don’t you feel so? Taking care of yourself would be the first priority, though. Last year, I did not really give enough importance to my health, although I made sure I did everything else. This year, I am going to make sure I am selfish about myself and my health, and give it all the importance it needs. Exercise - That is something all of us need to look into. We start, we are motivated, and then we may make the mistake of taking a break, which I feel is a major mistake. Mental Health - Taking care of our mental health is also very very crucial. Let us try to eliminate all the negativity around us, whether they are people, things, a job, or something we feel is bringing us distress. Make sure you make this year yours. I know we keep saying that all year, every year. But I have a keen feeling that this will be our year. Yes, Yours. You, reading this post. :) Every year gives us a chance to do so much. In terms of hobbies, careers, jobs, making decisions, So many things we might seek. I think you should be your own superhero, and go get it yourself this year. It will be a waste if you procrastinate about it. Take care of yourself, and let us Survive and Conquer it all. Lots of love, StyleMeAria

Outfit - #Blitz, London. 

Location - Falaknuma Palace

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Must-Visit Places 2.0 / Camden Town / London Series As all of you know, London has many areas and pockets, each with their unique characteristics and charms. Camden Town, in North London, is known for its quirky market and range of fashion and curiosities by the Regent’s Canal. The Artist in you yearns to be free and creative in a place like this. Camden Market offers an eclectic variety of food stalls, and there are tons of interesting bars, cafes and live music venues dotted all around the surrounding lanes. And of course, it’s hard to miss the graffiti and other interesting street art in Camden. Personally, if you are visiting London, Camden is a must-see! It soothes the soul, in short. A walk along the canal is a great way to spend the day. There are pretty benches where you can have a picnic or even read a book. It feels like an extension for Central Park, NewYork. It is not hard to see why the best artists rose out of Camden. You can see the history of their art and fashion in every corner - and you would certainly not feel hesitant to try out / set your own new fashion trends or wear something which you might not wear otherwise. Camden is like a canvas for your soul. You could dress up in anything, and everything, and still feel like you have blended into the place, without any fears. Camden is also one of the top places for vintage gear. In some stalls, you’ll find new and second-hand vintage clothing, shoes, accessories, home items, new retro style items, to name a few. SPIRITUAL BAR - This place was a new discovery. It is unpretentious, cosy, rustic independent haunt with a bohemian vibe, featuring casual cocktails and a lineup of live music. We experienced some great live folk and jazz music. Another place you might want to try is Blues Kitchen. They have a very American diner feel with live Blues / late nite Jazz. We had blue corn nachos, sweet potato fries, burgers, you know where I’m heading. :P Camden is definitely not a place you can explore over one visit. Over several visits, it sure has become my home away from home! For even more Camden gushing, do check out my social media. Instagram : StyleMeAria Facebook - Style Me Aria That’s all for now. x

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/ Brick Lane Tales / London Series

It was a cold Winter evening. It was already starting to get dark around 4 pm when we headed to Brick Lane with our cameras and our gloves, all set to capture the real essence of the streets.

As you may know, Brick Lane in East London is the centre of all things Artistic. A must-see if you are visiting London. The people, the markets, the graffiti, the vintage stores, the food joints, everything has its own authentic style. A style that has a lot in common with my style.

I decided to style this H&M Look, as seen on the displays of the stores on Oxford Street. This power pink raincoat is a blend of two or more of the following materials: Cotton, Polyester, Nylon. Raincoats are obviously made to repel water. Now what I found extremely fascinating is that this raincoat is also made of Lace. LACE, YES LACE. This uber stylish coat reminds me of Japanese fashion, since it has a lot of layering involved in its design.

There are many styles of Street fashion

in Japan

that are created from a mix of both local and foreign labels. Some of these styles are extreme and avant-garde, which is just my kind of style!  I thought it would be fun to take a little look at the fashion themes of Japanese styles, since I find them so inspiring (

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_street_fashion

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Containing many different themes within its boundaries, Lolita has become one of the larger, more recognizable styles in Japanese street fashion and is now gaining interest worldwide. The more well-known styles within Lolita fashion are as follows:

Gothic Lolita - is Lolita with a heavy influence from the Eastern and Victorian Goth style. Often characterized by dark colors, crosses, bats and spiders, as well as other popular gothic 'icons'. Victorian iron gates and architectural designs are also often seen in dress prints. Skirts are usually worn knee length with petticoats beneath for volume. Blouses or shirts are lace-trimmed or ruffled in the Victorian style. Knee length socks with boots, bonnets, brooches, and a parasol finish out this style of Lolita.

The next style that I feel is so me in this post, is Sweet Lolita:

Sweet Lolita - is the most childlike style, mostly characterized by baby animals, fairy tale themes and innocent, childlike attire. It was originally inspired by Victorian children's clothing and Alice in Wonderland. Hello Kitty, Rilakkuma and other cute pop culture characters are popular among the Sweet lolitas. Pastel colors are used, as well as other muted colors like black and dark reds and blues. Large headbows, cute purses, elegant parasols and stuffed animals are popular accessories for Sweet Lolita.

And then there are:

Punk Lolita - An experimental style, mixing the influences of Punk with Lolita. It can sometimes look deconstructed or crazy, while keeping most of the 'Lolita silhouette'.

Classic Lolita is very traditional. It is more business-like and focuses on light colors such as, blue, green, and red.

Kodona, a.k.a. 'boystyle' and ouji, is a more masculine counterpart of lolita, influenced by Victorian boys' clothing. 'Prince pants', which are short capri-style pants that are cut off the knee, usually with some sort of detail (such as lace-edged cuffs) are commonly worn with masculine blouses, top hats, knee socks etc.

I feel this post has a very 'Sweet Lolita' vibe, and I’m loving the muted pinks and dark maroons combination.

A lot of you have asked me about these earrings, I will let you know through social media where they are from. Since they are a gift from someone. They’re absolutely gorgeous, right?

This is all for now. A lot more coming soon, so stay tuned.

Till next time, x

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*Winter Wonderland*, Dressing for -1 degrees, Ice Staking at Somerset House, and so much more! / London Edition /

Hi lovelies! Thank you so much for all the love you showed on my latest post. Today, I would like to take you all with me on a crazy day I had.

If you come to London and leave without doing the following, you simply have not lived fully!

When it’s -1 degrees Celsius outside, you wouldn’t think of dressing up cute now, would you? Comfort over style, of course. But not really! I can give you a million ways to dress up in beautiful layers of clothing and accessories. Since layering is a key factor, you must layer yourself up thoroughly. I wore a croptop from Primark. I wondered how I would wear it because while I found myself in love with the piece, it is simply too cold here to wear it! It is clearly a summer layer. BUT that’s when my creative mind spoke to me. I figured that I could layer it on my turtleneck, since it would definitely add more beauty to the outfit.

I have been waiting to go ice skating in London for the longest time. We went to the magnificent ice rink in Somerset House. At first I was so skeptical about getting on the ice but decided to put my phobias to rest and put on some skates. Believe it or not, I picked up ice skating quite quickly. (Well, I admit it was after spending 20 mins in the kiddie training section). Somerset House was so colourfully lit up, and there was an enormous Christmas tree, which instantly lifted everyone’s mood, along with the classic christmas tunes, and cheer.

After our satisfying skating session, we decided to walk towards Hyde Park, where the Winter Wonderland Carnival is on in full swing.

Mulled wine, Hot chocolate (Refer to my image above), ice bars, rollercoasters, oh my! That was what Winter Wonderland felt and looked like once we entered. Winter tunes, tents with bonfires (where everyone was huddled, since the weather outside made it quite hard for people to venture outside!!).

What a fun day, full of fulfilled winter dreams!

Like I said, Christmas is a feeling. An emotion, not just a season. Lots more Christmas, and Winter posts coming up, so stay tuned.

That’s all for now! x

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Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind / London Edition/ This Christmas, I’m bringing to you so much, straight from the land of Christmas and everything sparkly. I’ve been in London for the season and it has taken me a while to create content for you all, since everything is just so overwhelming, and I wanted to be in the present and experience everything before I could document it for all of you. It is the season of love, laughter, red, and all things ‘shopping’. We just had the craziest Black Friday deals, where I shared some of the stores I like through my social media. Fortunately, I have such a close #StyleMeAria family who are sharing my adventures (not just shopping-related) with me virtually. I will be doing a series of posts with snippets from my London trip. To start with, this is one association I shot at Neal’s Yard. For all of you who know London, Neal’s Yard is a beautiful corner tucked away in Covent Garden, which has Neal’s Yard remedies, healthy good food, and a lot of picture-perfect photo booths, for all your “touristy” shots. I’m so lucky to witness the early stages of Christmas here. Every street is oozing with character, and each street is competing for the “who does Christmas lights best?” title! I have worn this beautiful red top from Tosphop, which I carefully wore with many layers. Mind you, you can’t dress foolish in this -1 degree weather! The outfits I’ve worn have all been featured on my social media platforms, which I’ll be breaking down for all of you. In true Christmas spirit, I’m sending you lots of love. Stay tuned for many more posts! London is always a major experience for me. Mostly it is a rejuvenating date. To get fresh ideas, inspire you, me, and my creative mind. StyleMeAria is going strong! Like they say, Christmas is not a time nor a season. It is a feeling, and it’s a feeling that is here to stay in my life and my feed. More soon,A x