Illusion of perfection

We are all gauging each other's actions as per what we think is the right way to exist. Woven with intricate relationships we all are simply walking on pins and needles.

I try to survive on my own terms and focus all my energies on myself. I do not want to be someone else's 'version of existence or expectation or perfection'. I will stay true to myself, being myself no matter what. There is no perfection and there is no illusion of perfection either.

Shoes: Converse, Shirt: J Crew Factory, Jeans: 7 for all mankind

Fashion 1 0 1 : Part 5

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Careless production and endless consumption-

I did a part-time fashion designing course from Pune, India. I used to sew my own salwar kameezes for a few years. Sewing is a time-consuming task, it is physically challenging too - it would give me a lot of back and neck ache, so how much ever I enjoyed sewing I decided to call it quits (and now instead I break my back on a software job).

However, I must admit that sewing is one hobby that makes me happiest. One sewing project takes hours and now I pick only one or two sewing projects every year. Good quality fabrics I buy for my projects start from 6$ per yard and you need say 3 yards for an adult skirt  (more if you add lining). On top of that other materials are needed like thread, elastic, zipper and whatnot.

Anyhow, so up till now you must have understood from this post (and earlier parts) that

• We buy too much


• Sewing projects are time-consuming


• Sewing causes a lot of physical discomfort and


• Sewing is an expensive affair if we want quality material

Doesn’t it make you think how are the shops filled to the brim with dirt-cheap clothes? How are some brands selling skirts for less than $5???

Remember that everything that we wear is touched by human hands … not robots. How is it possible that we are paying dirt cheap price when someone is working hard to make them? How much are the sewers paid?

To be continued...

Shirt: J Crew Factory, Shoes: Converse, Jeans: American Eagle

Same dress...

Do you find it weird to wear the same dress to every party? I never found it unnatural to repeat party clothes. In last 12-13 years I have worn the same ethnic dress to every other Indian get together, and the same western dress to every other holiday party that I made to. It’s okay with me, trust me nobody remembers! And if anyone happens to then you should be happy that they notice your hard work - that you are able to fit in the same dress for so many years ;-).

2 combos:

Dress: Ann Taylor Factory (10 years old), Shoes: Etienne Aigner (8 years old)

Short: American Eagle, Top: Tommy Hilfiger, Shoes: Tommy Hilfiger

Dressed with comfort

Being dressed with comfort is not synonymous with looking unfashionable. Comfort and style should go hand in hand. For me style means being comfortable with what I am wearing when I do not have to fidget with my clothes when I am dressed weather-appropriately, nothing itches or slips or comes in the way of life, the same comfort goes for shoes, hair, makeup, and accessories. You could look effortless but be uncomfortable, you will always find great options within your comfort zone. I also like style that is not too much - not too dressy, well dressed but not all ‘dressed up’ so to say.

Here is a white top with two skirts - 

Skirt: Gap

Top: Tommy Hilfiger

Shoes: Etienne Aigner

Skirt: Banana republic

Top: Tommy Hilfiger

Shoes: Kelly and katie

Truly Madly Guilty

Shoes: Etienne Aigner

Skirt: Gap

Top: Old Navy (also worn here)

My new post Truly Madly Guilty is available here

Advantage

We are all born with some sort of advantage - be it being born in an influential, brilliant or a rich family, being brought up in a peaceful, loving, quiet atmosphere or it can be anything from good looks, skills to great health. Do we realize our advantage? or crib about things that we don’t have? why not have a realization and make the most of what we have?

Jeans: American Eagle

Top: Ann Taylor

Belt: Style & Co.

Shoes: Steve Madden (from DSW)

Body

Body is the only thing that we have from the time we are born till the time we die. We must take proper care of it and certainly not add any poisons to it.

Skirt: Ann Taylor
Top: Calvin Klein
Shoes: AK Anne Klein (from DSW)

Belt: Style & Co.
Bracelet: Baublebar

M Collection

Buy quality and try to fit in it for years ... even better if the clothes are flexible enough to adjust according to the changing sizes ... using this dress for over 10 years.

Dress: M Collection (bought from Pacific Place Seattle)
Necklace: Mark & Spencer
White Sandals (pic 1): Etienne Aigner
Denim Jacket - JCrew

Modcloth

Modcloth is my best find this year ;-)

Skirt: Modcloth 

Top: Old Navy

Sandals: Etienne Aigner

Worn at another ocassion with j crew jacket and Guess nudes

Minimalist

I am a minimalist, seriously … but only with words ;-)

Skirt: H&M
Top: Loft
Sandals: Etienne Aigner

Bracelet: Baublebar

lies or dies?

Beauty lies or dies in simplicity? what do you think?

Dress: Ann Taylor

tights: Forever21

Shoes: Etienne Aigner

Bracelet: Baublebar

smile please!

When I started taking these pictures for fun I realized how less I smiled (and not juts in pictures). Its been a few months since then - with a conscious effort I have been smiling a lot more.

I actually feel happier and light just because I am trying to have a smile on my face always. Reverse Psychology?

Jeans: American Eagle
Shirt: Jcrew
Denim Jacket: Jcrew
Shoes: AK Anne Klein (bought from DSW)