The Gossip Girl Giveaway!

Hello my festive fashionistas!
I have the perfect GIVEAWAY for you, my loyal readers to usher in the New Year. If you've not been in the loop of things,the fab Runway Rundown(read more about them on my post here) has chosen 5 bloggers to collaborate with them for five gorgeous Gossip Girl (Yes, you read it right!) looks and giving away the fab accessories from all these looks is the wonderful Daily Accessory. The Gossip Girl look for the day is of the thinking man's dream woman, fashionista Vanessa. Vanessa's style is boho-chic and quite effortlessly stylish with her loose curls, flowy maxi dresses and just the right amount of accessories. Take a look at how you can replicate the look in much lesser.

Yes, M'ladies, you can win yourself that stunner of a Sarang necklace from the Vanessa look by entering this giveaway. Here is how to enter:
1. You must be a follower of the For The Love of Fashion And Other Things Blog.
2. You must become a Fan of Runway Rundown as well as For The Love of Fashion and Other Things on Facebook (here and here)
 *the above, gives you 1 Entry.

Bonus Entries:

* Receive 1 extra entry for becoming a Fan of Daily Accessory { here}
* Receive 1 extra entry for blogging about this Giveaway
* Receive 5 extra entries for signing up for Runway Rundown {link to sign up here on the left hand side}
* Receive 1 extra entry for tweeting about this Giveaway

The contest is open to everybody, from all corners of the world and the giveaway shuts at 12:00 P.M. on the 7th of January, 2011.
Have a rollicking time bringing in the New Year and may God shower his choicest blessings on all you guys. You've been a stupendous lot of readers!

XOXO

Going to bed with Keith

1967

If you haven't bought his autobiography which came out earlier this year, then please do so on this recommendation - it's fantastic. So far I have missed two stops on the bus I was so engrossed reading it, and it's my new bed time read hence the title of this blog post. I don't want the book to end, so I'll just take my time...

Goldielocks, Rapunzel aint got nothin' on her

Marianne, may I please have your hair?

Riding pretty, flying around on a bicycle made for thought

I want to ride my bike, all carefree yet deep in thought...I need a beautiful old bike in my life in 2011. Lovely Bridget! x

Tommy Hilfiger Childrenswear in India

Greetings all you festive folks.
Just when I thought the gifting and merry making this holiday season had all been covered by all the lovely fashionistas, I was offered this opportunity to review the Tommy Hilfiger Childrenwear India-Fall-Winter Look 2010. Tommy Hilfiger is known for its classic American cool persona and the children's collection is no different. There are three very interesting looks for the rugrats this season and honestly, they all seem so interesting that if you're considering picking something for any brat you know, pick something from each of those. There is an 'Explore Beyond' theme which highlights a very NASA-moon-excitement-for-the-kids kind of look. The colors used are reds and whites and blues and something called the 'Prism Pink'(how cute does it sound!) for the girls. Another very interesting look is 'Explore Nature'. What I personally like about this look is its very outdoorsy feel which EVERY kid on the block would want to sport. Khakis and knits for the boys as opposed to lilacs and ruffle detailing for the girls. The third theme of their clothing line this Fall-Winter is 'Explore NYC'. As the name suggests, the clothes under this theme are very vibrant, very New York, very hip with a dash of glam. Rock-n-roll, graffiti, sequins are some common features of the clothes which are ideal for the Tiny Tots' first few parties. Click on the images to enlarge.

The plaid skirt and the cardigan are my favourites.

Both the checked shirts are my picks from this one.

The Marci Vest is bound to appeal to the princess.

The Ohio Hoodie and the Chicago vest-very dapper.

What do you think? Which are your picks? And damn, I wish we had those kind of options when we were growing up. (Some things that our Moms put on our backs were just HILARIOUS :D)
If you want to know more about these collections and look them up, you can find them here and follow them:

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I hope you'll have been having a rollicking time gearing up for the next year. I know I have :) Become a fan on facebook in case you want that extra dose from A Lot Like Fashion, right here.
XOXO

Its Christmaka time :)

A very Merry Christmas and the finest Season's Greetings to all my readers!
All the holly and mistletoe and eggnog and cheer of the world cannot describe the feeling I wake up with on the Christmas morning. Life's been a little edgy off late but hey, who's complaining! Its Christmas and I wouldn't not be excited for anything in the world and the fact that my only family in this city apart from my friends, my cousin met me for lunch has something to do with it. And no, I strongly disagree with those humbugs who believe that christmas and family time is over rated. Here are a few pictures from my Christmas lunch outfit. Also, I'm raving about Sangria this Christmas. Which new bug has bitten you this Christmas? What are you raving about?

The Sangria and my salad :)

The diamond-patterned tights.

The bubble skirt exudes a silver-ish glimmer and I love the fact that I can dress it up and down according to day and night. Its from Sheik, one of my most favourite stores in Sydney :) The top's from Zara and anything with a bow, I got to buy it as is evident from my pearl bracelet with the bow. The sunglasses and the watch- DKNY.
Also, this week came in a lovely surprise when I was featured by the gorgeous Cheryl of Oh to be a Muse as her Featured Fashionista. Check it out here and drop your comments. Her blog is a compilation of her personal style and her inspirations and its a must visit! :)Thank you so much Cheryl! :)
What do you think of my Christmas look? I might experiment with turning it into a night look and if I do, I shall post some pictures of that. Till then, keep it Christmassy and stylish ladies.
Mucho love and Christmas XOXO

The structured Jacket

Hiiiiii :)
I'm a little hyper coz of all the sugar inside me! (Gorging on Indian sweets) *Wheeeeeeee* Ok, so I've been missing in action for a while and that is only because the exams are taking a toll on me. I shall catch up on the blog reading too and to make up for my sudden disappearance, I get you an outfit post :D. When I was in Delhi last week, the temperatures had just begun to drop. It was cold, sure, but lucky me, it was not time yet to be layered with a billion layers..not just yet. There was that christmas cheer in the air, that characteristic time to be with friends and family and needless to say I made the most of it. I wish I didn't have to come back. I wish I could stay longer. Long enough to ring in the Christmas at least. Cutting across my banter, here is my favourite look from the trip back home that I'm reproducing for all my readers. The structured jacket is an Esprit and one of my latest purchases. Its going to be my winter staple.

My blue dress is from Barkins, black opaque tights from Voodoo, boots from a store in Delhi and the jacket is an Esprit.
I have been meaning to do some..uhmm.. Christmas-y (for a lack of better word) posts  and I promise to come up with some soon :) Hoping you'll are doing faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaineeee homies. Okay, I should stop. Bring in the love and become a fan on facebook too.(Check sidebar)
Love and cheers.
XOXO

Featured fashionista of the Contest

My preciousss...my preciousssss! (LOTR reference, in case you did not know!)
As promised I'm featuring one lucky international fashionista as a sub-feature of the Sony Ericsson Giveaway. Ladies and gentlemen, presenting to you the lovely Sienna of Fashion Sienna, the winner of the contest. Sienna a.k.a Ana is from Croatia and is a contributor for a Croatian fashion magazine called CroModa. She enjoys fashion, music, politics, sports and I am totally with her where she says in one of her posts that we live in the era of absolutely unbeatable technology what with access to cellphones and internet to almost everybody, so why is it so difficult for people to stay abreast of whats happening in their country and the world.
I would describe her style as casual chic and she loves accessories as much as me!
Here are some of my favourite looks of her.

Love the necklace

My take? A must check out fashionista with a great blog thats a must read. Take a look at Fashion Sienna.
Love and Cheers

XOXO

Winner of The Sony Ericsson Giveaway!

Hey all!
It has been so great to have hosted this giveaway and the enthusiasm it generated was of another level altogether! Personally, it was truly a success. All my thanks are due to our sponsor, Sony Ericsson India for having so mighty generous to give away that beauty :)
The winner of the contest on the basis of the answer and the entry points for having shared it is Mehak of Peaches and Blush. Congratulations Mehak :)
Please shoot me an email with all your postal details or leave your email address in a comment and you shall soon be the proud owner of the gorgeous Xperia X8 :)

Love and cheers
XOXO

My New Find

It is not always that I feel so uninspired. It might have something to do with the fact that I just got back to Uni to write my final exams which begin REAL soon. More so after a perfect one week with family and mind you, the celebrations continue without me now, now that I've come back to the other part of the country to write exams. But what is fascinating is the manner in which I chanced upon this lovely website called Australia entertains. Everything about it is of a dream-like composition. From their online store called pink frosting which houses everything from the perfect napkin holders for the perfect wedding to the most delectable cakes and their cupcakes are really the cherry on top :)
My winter inspirations are many.
But these sightings from these Australian event arrangement websites are making me reach for my hot cuppa and browse through their images for the next couple of hours.

Black Damask Theme for Wedding

Customised mints-How cute is that!

All images are from Australia Entertains and Pink Frosting.
My take? Its a must visit! Its every little girl's dream being woven into reality. (Excuse the corny lines, these things make me emotional! :D)
The Big Fat Sony Ericsson giveaway ends in a few hours so get your act together QUICK, become a follower and answer the contest question. :) I also have another surprise brewing for all my readers. Rest about that later.
Cheers and Love
XOXO

THE Chair

So, the other day I went to the gym and managed to come home with a £250 chintz 18th Century chair...I really couldn't stop myself.

Unfortunately for my bank account my gym looks over the vintage market which is in the car park opposite every Saturday. I pretty much arrived and left straight away!

I had been to the gym a couple weeks before and had seen these chairs but I was too late to go down and have a proper look as the guy was packing up. I went the next week to see if they were there and they weren't so this week I didn't bother going which was a mistake which is why I ran out of the gym the second I saw them!

There were two of them and one of them had a £550 price tag on it which disheartened me as that was far too much! Thankfully I asked the guy - just to make sure - and he said that that was for both of them and for one he would sell it for £250. I know it's still a lot of money but when it comes to vintage it's a matter of buy now or never see again. Also, it's a chair, you always need a chair. I chair is for life - or how I justify it!

I have been dreaming of buying a chair like this and now it has come true! My bedroom is now starting to look like the ritz with all the gilt and chintz! Love it.

Party Of The Century

Currently I'm reading this fascinating book about the writer Truman Capote and the story of the black and white masked 'Party Of The Century' which he hosted at the New York Plaza in 1966.

I'm not normally one to read many books and always find it so hard to get into them but this one has me grasped.

I discovered this story of Capote's while researching masked balls and voila!

He invited 500 friends and these people weren't just anyone - they were the elite socialites, movie stars, millionaires and billionaires. Guests included Frank Sinatra, Gloria Vanderbilt, the Kennedys and Mia Farrow...to name a few of the who's who of jet setting society.

The ball was held in celebration to the success of his story 'Cold Blood'. He also wrote world renowned stories such as 'Breakfast at Tiffanys'.

In the book it explains Capotes life and the lead up to the ball - currently I'm on the chapter which is about his 'Swans' which is a group of the most beautiful, slender socialites which were in his inner most social circle in New York. I can't wait to get to the bit about the ball!

When we decided to be Good Kids

Hello all you fashionistas!
This week is going to be a fine one. The awesome sibling who you read about here and her husband (my most favourite relative) are in India and I'm going to home with them for the coming week. I'm looking forward to a lot of fun times and family reunions. Bring in the holly and mistletoe already. I will leave you with a couple of pictures from a dinner I went for with a few friends. It was at one of my most favourite restaurants in the city and I ate my most favourite thing on the menu( Eggplant parmigiano) and if that is not all, I discovered the terrace top of the restaurant which was GORGEOUS, to say the least. What is it that keeps me going when I know I have exams around the corner and the books will beckon anyhow..little dinners, good food, my friends, shopping, reading(I've been reading Kafka and it really is my kind of literature), long warm showers, chilly winds and of course blogging to hear from all you wonderful readers.

 

My streaks are finally showing clearer than before and I'm into accessorizing my hair more than ever. Like with this embellished hair clip for instance. 

 

 I couldn't have enjoyed wearing my leopard print skirt in grey and black anymore in any other season in the fashion archives. Teamed with a plain tee, I could not resist adding that dash of color to the ensemble with the wine-ish colored clutch which I've slung across in this shot and ballet flats of the same color. I'm also sporting the bow-necklace which is my favourite this season. The tee, the skirt, the flats and the hair clip are from an assortment of stores in Sydney, the bag is from Forever New and the necklace is from Forever 21.

None of us enjoyed the food as much as her and this was my favourite picture of the evening :)

 

This, this, this is that gorgeous terrace top of the restaurant and you will be led here by a flight of winding stairs with strings of golden lights on either sides of the railing. Its absolutely lovely. I still wonder how I never discovered it before.

Anyhow, have a lovely week you guys! Keep me updated and share the love on facebook too, right HERE. The big fat Sony Ericsson giveaway is also nearing its end so rush in your entries people after following the blog of course and its all right HERE.

See you soon! *insert a heart, please*

XOXO

Polyvore Look time

Hello lovelies!
I have finally gotten around to creating my first Polyvore look. Its not as good as what I would have wanted it but I am nearly satisfied. I kind of lost patience in between :P
But this is the look I'm coveting right now. A glittery-glam dress with a golden base, a biker leather jacket to give it a slightly grunge look. The black Louboutin booties in the set are perfect for this look simply because they soothe the effect of the golden glitter on the eyes with its suede. I've picked two bags with the look because of the simple fact that the bag I include in an ensemble depends largely on my mood. For an edgier look, I would include the Red Chanel suede bag and on a more not-so-experimental day, I would go with the lip-shaped clutch with the embellishments. Its safe and chic. Red lip color from Clarins is my next essential. I will get around to including that in my real life too, hopefully :D
Big shiny studs are doing it for me this season and hence I picked these plain gold square studs. No explanation required for the Chanel le Vernes black nail color, midnight Poison by Dior and the Dior Smoky Mania palette. For a more Lady GaGa day, I would also inclue the Jackie O sunglasses a la Victoria Beckham. Tell me what you think :) Share the love ladies and like my Facebook page on the sidebar of the blog.

Keep it stylish! :)

XOXO

Fashion Fundraising Night Out

Tonights THE Night!

As part of fundraising for our Bath Fashion Show next June - we have to raise £6000 - we are holding a fundraising night out at one of the local clubs called the Weir Lounge.
We're all getting very excited about it and really hope it's a success as more money the better. We've got the pleasure of good friends Frank and Greame DJing for us and we'll be selling sweeties on the night for a bit of extra profit!
This will be one of many nights as it's going to take more than one night to raise the money! Luckily for us The Weir Lounge have told us that over Christmas they are refurbing the upstairs of the club to create a catwalk and bar so once it's finished we're going to try put on a mini show!

See you there!

*UPDATE*

We had a minor success and raised £200 - nowhere near enough though!

Poster illustration drawn by Hannah Richardson

Runway Rundown

Hello divas!
Presenting to you the answer to your prayers if you have been looking for a consortium which offers you suggestions on how to replicate all the stunning looks from the runway at a throwaway price: RunwayRundown
I personally enjoy browsing through the website because of two primary reasons:

• Because it is absolutely updated with the season's runway trends and offers the affordable version of the same very accurately,
• The website is organised efficiently and you can pick not only which designer's collection you would want to emulate but also by the price, style and also by the retailers who create such inspired looks.

Take a look:

The image on the left is from Vera Wang collection Spring 2011 and the image on the right is by Moschino Cheap and Chic, available at Rent The Runway.

I'm currently loving this look I found on Runway Rundown and I thought I should share it with you before you continue to browse the website for more fab looks for you to own, now. I'm all for this girly glam look!

The image on the left if from Elie Tahari's collection Spring 2011. This look can be replicated with an Old Navy Blazer ($34.50) on the right, skirt by See by Chloe ($120.00), belt by H&M ($7.99).
The website lists their inspirations which is a mixture of fashion blogs, magazines, dailies and it also lists shopping portals where the pieces of clothing used to put together the outfit are available. There is a facebook page in case the website interests you and it is available here.
So if you're looking to sport the hottest trends of the season without burning the hugest hole in your pocket, this site is a must visit.
Till my next post, share the love people and also look out for extra snippets from A Lot Like Fashion on the facebook page which can be liked on the blog's sidebar or HERE.
XOXO

First Sightings of Christmas :)

I am of the belief that men are..uhmm..how do I put it mildly..incompetent when it comes to women's fashion. NOT ALL, I do not generalise. I would say, a lot of them. But I might have lost the standing to say that. At least as concerns the men I talk about. DAMN :P
Ay takes his fashion seriously and it is commendable how he can look so stylish even when he claims 'he hasn't shaved and has been working on projects all night'.
But skeptical as I am, when Ay decided to go shopping for me..and in this case shoe shopping..I was slightly worried :D However, it is my pleasure to announce that he has successfully changed my opinion and wiped off all my worries regarding his incompetency to buy shoes for me :D This is my first Christmas gift and my joy knew no bounds when I saw the puppy on these. They are quirky, stylish and perfect to brave the stupid cold weather. I am waiting to be in their actual possession so I can pair them off with cute tunics and tights and a jacket, maybe. Take a look.

For all my readers in London, the store is a must visit. The place is called 'Irregular Choice' and the shoes come in quirky wrappings and boxes which add a whole lot of charm to the shopping experience, I would say.
Take a look at the online catalogue and you're sure to love a lot of their clothes and shoes.
IRREGULAR CHOICE
Congratulations on a job well done Ay :) You have a wonderful taste in women's fashion too! :)
The Sony Ericsson giveaway is still open so all my Indian readers, get your act together and follow the blog to enter the contest with a comment and don't forget to share it on facebook, twitter, a blog post if you have a blog..right HERE.
Keep the fashion alive chicitas.
XOXO

Bargain Booties

This weekend seems to have turned into 'treat week' as I have indulged in a few new pieces including these new boots!

HOWEVER, when I shop I know how to find good value and what is worth money and what isn't. Ever since learning how to make clothes it makes you so much more aware of what you are paying for and if it is worth the cost. This doesn't really apply to my boots other than the fact that they were only £25! I fell in love with a similar pair from Kurt Geiger a while ago but couldn't justify spending £140 on them. Therefore these are almost perfect replicas at a fraction of the price!

My other indulgence was a dark brown vintage fur coat but I'll reveal that in a later post once it's been photographed to give it the justice it deserves.

Love is real, real is love

Love is real, real is love,
Love is feeling, feeling love,
Love is wanting to be loved.
Love is touch, touch is love,
Love is reaching, reaching love,
Love is asking to be loved.
Love is you,
You and me,
Love is knowing,
We can be.
Love is free, free is love,
Love is living, living love,
Love is needing to be loved.