The Less-Celebrated Timeless Fashion Piece

On a breezy Sunday evening in September, I switch on my laptop to write a blog post on timeless fashion pieces. I think of structures blazers, black and navy blouses, trench coats and tan belts. I mentally picture each item under a soft spotlight in a studio and decide to place my bet on one. But then, as I scroll through my image library, I see pictures of me in a striped white t-shirt. In a sartorial world replete with expensive-looking trends, the classic white t-shirt seems like an approachable and less-celebrated timeless piece.

Look for Jean Seberg in Breathless or Audrey Tautou in Coco Before Chanel or this picture of Audrey Hepburn from a magazine shoot. And in case you are wondering how to style a striped tee in today's time, I suggest you throw it over a denim skirt (the longer, the better). Or you can pair it with a pair of mom jeans and a silk scarf for that vintage feel. And if you have shorts in the same colour as I did, try the pair at home to see if it works.

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Like a Magazine

Long back, a fellow blogger asked me why I put so much effort into the upkeep of a blog that doesn't pay me. And efforts it is: taking pictures, resizing them, writing a post and hitting the publish button. I have said before that I do this because I get to write for myself. Today, I became aware of another reason. The pictures! The magazine-like (or so I believe) pictures that I use to tell stories that will make sense someday. Posting some black-and-white pictures for no reason.

And no, pictures don't look the same on Instagram. 

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Not a Total Misfit

As I continue to stick to my almost-no-shopping rule in 2023, I face a big dilemma. How do I fit the new - I love neutrals and basics - me into my mostly old clothes? How do I not end up looking like a total misfit in my own, slightly changed world? Well, I guess I just have to try; use the existing pieces in a different way, maybe. The blogposts for at least the next two years will be the result of this effort of mine. 

Here I have paired a white superwoman t-shirt with beige chinos, tan sandals and belt and minimal accessories to achieve that super-basic look.   

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PS: I  do buy maybe 1-2 things every year, but in my head, I am not shopping.

Four places to eat at Agonda, Goa

Today, I am allowing myself to digress and write about something different. In the hope of bringing a little bit of a lifestyle feel, here is a blog post on the top four places - in my opinion - to eat at Agonda, Goa.

Jardim A Mar

I cannot begin to describe what I feel about this place. Stunning sea view, real coffee and good, desi food. I recommend their Poori-bhaji, Nepalese veg thali, jhol momos, and coriander rice with yellow dal. And coffee!

Mandala Cafe

So, this place has all the vibes. If you know, you know. A hidden gem that offers great vegan food options at affordable prices. What to try? Smoothie bowl for breakfast, Palak Paneer thali for lunch and Thai Veg salad for dinner. You can thank me later.

Zest Agonda

Okay, I kid you not when I say I find Zest Agonda the most sophisticated restaurant ever! When I say sophisticated, I mean their decor, plates, even waiters! If you are nearby, just go there for breakfast once and see for yourself. The place is just perfect! Try their chia pudding, smoothie bowls, avocado toast, and herbed mushroom toast with coffee. 

Romya Cafe

Unpretentious and too good. For those who love momos, basic thalis and good old Kolkata-style noodles, this is the place to be. And don't miss their coffee!  Here is a happy picture of me with their coffee!

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What are People Buying Lately

I have been thinking a lot about money lately. Where it comes from and where it goes. Where it stays just long enough before it makes a swift and sly exit. I recently asked a few people where they were spending their money, and here were the answers.

A long black satin skirt

Something like this skirt from H&M. My colleague wanted to buy something that she could wear from day to night on a vacation. I feel this is a timeless piece.  

A foldable wooden table 

This IKEA wall mounted folding table makes so much sense for a small apartment. When extended, you have a table to work at. When closed, you can keep cute stationaries and a mini plant and let your table corner do all the talking. Money well spent, my friend!

Comforters

Because they are so cozy. And these days they come in so many colours, it's almost difficult to choose. I want to give a comforter to everyone I love.  

This was another random post. Nothing to do with the pictures here. But sometime soon, I would like to write about things I am spending money on. Till then, will save. 

#Lifestyle post

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The Divisive Shorts

Are they supposed to be worn only while riding a bike? Are they underwear/bloomers? As divisive as they might be, biker shorts are not going anywhere, and for all the right reasons.

Whichever category your fashionable self may assign them to, you can't mistake a few distinct qualities these shorts do have. They are super comfortable, unless you are hell-bent on going for a size smaller. You walk, you ride a bike, you take a train, you pump iron at a gym, or even go for a swim, there is nothing you can't do in biker shorts.

Moving on to the shallower aspect of things, biker shorts look good and you don't have to scratch your head while trying to dress them up or down. With a black or white crop top and a white shirt. With an oversized t-shirt and sneakers. With matching blazers and a bralette. With a big shirt and a cute cap. Or with a t-shirt and denim jacket. Real fun shorts that go well with so many things in your existing wardrobe.

The only thing that clearly doesn't go well with biker shorts is the fear that it's not outdoorsy or dressy enough. 

Please ignore the abrupt end of this blogpost. Not a good writing day.

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Blogs of Defiance

Ramble alert. 

My boss once told me that my blog was all about street style with an underlying theme of  "I don't give a ***k." Confused at first, I scrolled through years of content and found (what I already knew) no shred of rebellion. It was only later when I realised he was speaking about what I write, the narrative that goes hand in hand with these as every day as possible clothes actually reeked of subtle defiance, subtle being the imperative word.

The particularly reflective nature of this blog post may have something to do with my state of mind lately. I had always imagined myself to be a lot calmer and more accepting with age. It didn't happen. In fact, I feel I can defy just a little more than I already do. Give just a little less ***ks.

For me, it was never just about fashion. It was also about the life that I live in these clothes, the money I painstakingly save to travel just a little, the walks I walk in these clothes to see a little more of the world. It is about the people I meet along the way, the coffee that I have, the books I read. 

And as I do all this, all I can hope for is to say no more often, not for the heck of it, but because I should. I can hope to live just a little bit more like I want to, because you see, not much has been talked about people who say no, but just not enough, about those who are free, but decide to step into a cage every once in a while. The in between kinds. 

So unlike my boss, i believe that i do give **cks, a lot less than others though. But there is definitely room for improvement. 

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