Red Ruffle Blouse for Fall

Ruffle Hem Blouse: Zara / Jeans: LOFT / Heels: Levity (Similar)
Handbag: Saint Laurent / Watch: Movado Bold / Sunglases: Sperry

Over the weekend my husband and I kept super busy with not one, not two, but THREE housewarming parties. Seriously it was so hectic! We also ventured into the city on Saturday during the day to run errands and also to grab lunch at V Street which is vegan - it was really good! I've been there a few times before for lunch since I work in the area but that was his first time there.

The thing I love about this outfit is the pop of color. Sometimes in the fall we gravitate towards beige, gray, and black but I always make sure to incorporate some sort of color into my wardrobe! This top is so much fun and flirty and the ruffle detail adds a special touch to a simple outfit. I linked some of my favorite red ruffle blouses below!

Also I wanted to share that I have a couple of fun posts coming up in the next two weeks! I am going away on vacation (any guesses where?!) but make sure to follow along on my Instagram!

Floral Midi Dress and Black Booties

Floral Midi Dress: ASOS / Booties: Nine West (Similar)
Handbag: Saint Laurent / Sunglasses: Sperry

I absolutely love this time up year in New England. Something about the fall foliage seems so magical. We took a trip up to Connecticut over the weekend to celebrate my mom's birthday and on the drive up I was so happy to see that the leaves were turning from green to yellow and red! It makes the drive even more memorable (which is good because that drive can take anywhere from 4-6 hours depending on traffic!)

For the birthday celebrations I decided to bring out this pretty number from ASOS with a beautiful tiered floral print and thought it would pair perfectly with black booties. Also on the subject of boots, I am so so so happy that boots season is finally here! How about you guys?

I linked some of my other favorite floral midi dresses below. 

Top 5 Favorite Midi Dresses for Fall

Dress: Zara / Shoes: Levity (Similar)
Handbag: Saint Laurent / Bracelet: Tiffany T Wire (Similar)

Ever since I came back from my parents house in Connecticut two weeks ago I've been in the mood for anything and everything fall. The leaves had started to change colors and fall has always been one of my favorite seasons. When I was younger my parents would take my brother and I up north to Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine to enjoy the fall folliage and the fall season reminds me so much of home.

This midi length fall tone dress is perfect to transition into fall with. It's so effortless yet chic, and screams "fall!!". I seriously can't wait to start wearing the rest of my fall wardrobe!

Here are my Top 5 Midi Dresses for Fall:

1. Floral Ruffle Short Sleeve Midi Dress
2. Women's Clementine Floral Cotton-Silk Midi-Dress
3. Gigi Floral Surplice Midi Dress
4. Cold Shoulder Midi Dress
5. Floral Tie-Neck Shirtdress

Favorite Fall Trends to Try Now for Him + Her

Ruffle Sweater: JCrew / Jeans: Banana Republic (Similar) / Heels: Sam Edelman
Handbag: Saint Laurent / Sunglasses: Sperry

We are well into the first week of October and I am happy to say that fall weather is officially here! Hello to falling leaves, pumpkin spice lattes, cozy sweaters, and warm neutral tones (some of my favorite fall things!). Here are three of my favorite fall trends to try now for both him and her:

Fall Colors

Gone are the days of bright colors and in are the days of warm neutral tones. Some of my favorite fall colors include cream, olive, black, maroon, and cognac. These colors will never go out of style and you can also incorporate them into your wardrobe all year round! As you can see above I incorporated these colors in both my sweater, handbag, and heels!

Statement Sweaters

Both women and men can embrace sweaters and each in their own way. I am happy to say that for women, statement sweaters are back and are better now than ever. I am loving this ruffle sleeve sweater from JCrew that is soo cozy and warm - honestly it's perfect to wear to a casual stroll around the city to dressing up for a night out. For men, thick knit sweaters and pullovers are always in style for fall. You can layer a knit sweater or a pullover over a dress shirt to give it a dressy look. Here are some of my favorite sweater picks for both him + her:

Pants

What's an outfit without a pair of well fitting pants? For women a pair of statement denim pants such as jeans with a fray hem or jeans that are ripped at the knees are so on trend right now. For men a nice pair of darkwash jeans or chino pants in various cool fall tones are perfect to pull an outfit together!

What trends will you be wearing this fall? Leave some love and your comments below!

What to Wear to an Indian Wedding

I wanted to do a post that I get so many questions on – How do you dress for an Indian wedding reception? Where do you buy your outfits from? Let's get started..

What to Wear to an Indian Wedding Reception?

I categorize outfits in a few different ways depending on the dress code. Luckily, now-a-days people indicate on the wedding invitation or on their wedding website what the attire is. I personally like to put outfits into four categories which you will definitely see at Indian wedding receptions:

Sari
Anarkali (Gown)
Punjabi Salwar Kameez (Long tunic and trousers)
Lehenga Choli (Skirt and blouse)

You honestly cannot go wrong with any of them! I personally LOVE gowns. In my mind, they are super elegant yet comfortable. The gown I wore for my friends reception a few weeks ago at the Hyatt Regency in New Brunswick, New Jersey is honestly one of my favorite outfits I own. I love the blush color and the sheer lining in the middle makes the gown look like it is two pieces when it is actually one piece. The off the shoulder adds an extra touch and makes the gown modern yet so elegant. I honestly felt like a princess!

Where to Buy an Indian Outfit?

If you are in the tri-state area then I would recommend Edison, New Jersey and Jackson Heights in Queens, New York. Those two places are the largest Indian shopping centers in the tri-state area. If you cannot get to one of those shopping centers I highly recommend the online store Utsav Fashions. I have bought a number of outfits from Utsav and they never disappoint! Just make sure to look at the sizing information before purchasing. The delivery is also pretty fast (ships via DHL) and they include tracking information (I would also check to see when the item ships especially if you need the item quickly).

As far as how I store my outfits, I put them on hangers or leave them folded up in boxes. I always make sure to have them in some sort of packaging (I usually use the packaging it came in) since the details on the outfit can be intricate along with the fabric.

As far as accessories go, you can buy them at the Indian shopping centers mentioned above or online as well through Utsav. I have also seen a lot of stores carrying statement jewelry (such as Charming Charlie) so don’t be afraid to mix and match!

Planning What to Wear

Usually in the beginning of wedding season (early spring) I’ll make a list of all the weddings that we are being invited to (along with the events) and plan out my outfits. I do this so that I can make sure I have enough time to order outfits if I need to or figure which outfits I want to re-wear from the year before.

Last of all, HAVE FUN! You are there to celebrate with your family, friends, etc. The details and the amount of planning and effort that goes into these weddings are mind-blowing and are nothing short of something out of a Bollywood movie so enjoy yourself!