Locally Inspired!

With much sunshine and love I required, I am on a perfect holiday away from all the winter bites and lonliness. Surviving each day with the fear of loosing myself, I am glad that I got to do this trip at the right time. The weather, the companion and the schedule is perfect to hold on myself and get things back to track. Initially, the trip was organised for 2 days for health reasons but subsequebtly it has just extended to a week and further. I can't get any happy or excited, Oh well I am in the city of joy "Kolkata". So far the things are really smooth and I am having an absolute fun packed week with loved ones around, crazy itenary for the week, drive aways, an outbound road trip and lots of love, food, shopping and amzing moments.
Coming to the post today, it was much awaited and requested one from many of the readers and friends, the post on Local hauls. I personally buy and put my hands on the stuff from the Local market of Sikkim and totally love them, reading through my one of the post here you would know the reasons. I personally am very  inspired from my town not because it produces great segment of clothing or fashion but the place itself is a beauty covered with mountain capes, with tresure house for some streams and waterfalls, blessed with holiness of monastries, perfect destination for relaxation and of course serves with a variet of dining options.
 For the shoot I am wearing the locally inspired colourful knit with black skinnies, the Bling shoes (details here) which was originally thrifted from same market as knit and bag:-) Few of the pictures are clicked in the capital Gangtok, may be the pictures do not do the justice in defining the beauty of the place but it's simply Gorgeous.

So what do you all think of my Thrifted outfit? As, one of my follower said before I may not get to take home the beauty supplied by International or National tagged brands but, I possess stuff which is quiet unique and have an advantage of not letting my style to blend with the crowd. I am quiet proud of all my belongings specailly the once which are locally bought:-)
What possession are you proud of guys? Do share and leave your feedback:-)

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Thursday Attire!

Dull, boring, as usual, not at all entertaining, craving for some hot coffee and some warmth, this is how my day began! Hence, to cheer up my day I decided to organize a fun get together, laughter and shopping session:-) with few loved ones around. Well, yes I have been jobless lately. No no, I have not been thrown out from my work just a little break from things due to health issue! And, I totally love it. After all, I have been so regular with blogging:-). Coming to today I had a lovely afternoon doing the things as planned and guess what? The weather just listened to me and decided to do good and bless all of us with some sunshine. Therefore, instead of huge cable knits and calf boots I wore an over sized shirt which was sacked down of chilly winters with a warm blazer. Have a look!

Oh, I am also quiet a bit excited and filled with joy as my BFF decide to do a shoot tomorrow, no idea what the reasons are but already picturing about my outfit. May be, this is what a break is called.

I am wearing:

Blazer - Zara

Shirt - Custom made

Shoes - Schuh

Clutch - Local Market

Necklace - Veromoda

So, what do you think of my Thursday attire? Two major aspects the hill station demands, warm clothes due to bad weather and comfortable wear due to slopes. I think the outfit served both the purpose and made me go along the entire afternoon! What did you guys do apart the usual work today? Do share! 

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Best Friend's Wedding!

Hello Beautiful people. Do I sound overly excited, I am indeed! How's the week going for all you lovelies, well the week is not really exciting for me with the usual routine. But I tell you, what a dazzling weekend I had. It was my Best Friend's wedding after all, the wedding everyone of us waited for and planned for. And , the wedding is finally done. Really I am not being able to accept the fact. Going together to the kinder garden, doing the school work together, getting excited for birthday parties, spending the weekend together seems like all yesterday. But, the fact is things have changed and we have grown up! These might sound the activities done a decade ago, but it was just a month back when all of us sat together with the usual laughs and us but things seem quiet different now. This particular marriage brings a lot of mixed emotions in me, it makes me feel really happy for my friend but at the same time, I have this weird thought of how will things look from now? In addition, funny and scary I have started to think, will I get married anytime soon! Ah ah no, hahahahahahah! It's quiet depressing to tell you readers that I don't have a single picture. Yes, but how would I? The dancing and the laughter sessions, playing down the childhood memories and meeting some long lost friends kept me busy. But, after all we are girls. We have to get that one master picture, though its not very clear as the photographer and I were ridiculously in some other world! Well, for you to know I wore rich, embellished, peach color kurti designed by my aunt with white skinnies and my favorite pair of heels from Schuh. Also, I did manage to convince my mother to get her Versace watch for the evening!

Glittery shiny heels from Schuh

 So, what do you all think of it? Trust me, it's the best feeling to attend your Best Friend's Wedding! Do share your experiences too! I would love you hear all about it.
Have a great week ladies! And don't forget to leave your feedback!

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Review : Simmer Powder brush from VICTORIA JACKSON!

I have been using this little powder brush thing over almost a year now and I simply love it. I just ordered another one so thought should review it! It comes in two shades bronze and baby pink. The best part is the design, the brush deposits the right amount of simmer and is just not messy. The simmer brush is so handy that it fits right in your little purse and you are ready to carry it without a hassle serving the purpose! I totally love this product and apply almost everyday! A little sweep to the cheek and you are ready to walk down on a day light, also just a little more of it and you all set to dazzle for the glamorous night. The powder brush is quiet multi - functional, it not only gives glow to your cheekbones but you can definitely help your collar bone, shoulders to shine. Well the most important part, the brush is very soft and there no chances to get a scar or rough finish!

How to use it:
Remove the cap, Lower the plastic brush protector and allow the brush to breathe;-)

Hold upright and brush against your skin. Do not give a hard brushing, it will leave too much simmer. Apply gently and check according to your taste and desire.

Once, finished move the plastic protector upwards and replace the cap.

well, there is one more trick! you can also remove the cap from the bottom. you can use the pigment sort of stuff how you want to. I used it as a eye shadow. It looks great!

I think its an amazing collection to your makeup pouch specially for the all the ladies who like to add the shimmery touch to your makeup. It's a must have then!!
So, ladies are you ready to let your face glow and body to shine? The product absolutely worked for me though:-)
Do leave your feedback!
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Breaking the Winter Laws!

Hello Lovely people! How is the week going for you? Well quiet not interesting for me, the work schedule is a little unorganized for now, hopefully will be settled from the coming week. I am bored, but I am glad about it as the weather is playing major kinds of drama and I refuse to be up. So, I am quiet enjoying sitting near the fire place, sipping hot coffee in my favourite mug, tossing around in my comforter, hooking to the television screen and thinking about a few people (though can’t practice it for long). Well, no no not missing a particular set of people and thinking types but just generally of how people can take advantage of someone being good. I fail to understand, just because you are really humble and say sorry or agree to their thoughts doesn't mean they are superior and have the liberty and power to act dominant. I am sorry, but I feel quiet pity for people like you. Anyways, did I mention it’s one of my best friend’s wedding in 3 days and all of us are hoping the weather to be humble enough. Can you believe I am still deciding on the outfit. Well, coming to outfit from today I was too tired of the same weather, same story, bulky overcoats and I decided to break down the fear of chilly winters by adding a spark and a little summer effect to my outfit and walk down. So, here by choice I rifted away the winter laws of wearing black, grey's and brown's. Well, in case you think that I don't like theses colors let me be clear, I am more of a brown person but really, I am tired for now ;-) So, have a look at the other side of winter today.   

 I am wearing: 

Over sized Sweater - Vero Moda

Leggings & shorts - H&M

Boots - New Look

Clutch - Local Market

And I am ready to shine with the bling of Golden, the warmth of Red and free from bulkiness of overcoats. I did not really feel the need of accessorize with this outfit. What do you guys think of it? Well, personally I totally adore the big bow made on right shoulder of the cardigan. 

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Boredom results in Bling!!!

While I was too bored this morning with no clue of doing anything productive and neither had a Sunday plan, out of nothing I happened to browse through and came across really interesting bloggers with entertaining and inspiring posts. When I talk about inspiration I learned two things today. Firstly, personally I was quiet uncertain regarding the idea of writing about people around me and about certain kinds of behavior people possess and thought it to be a little too personal and judgmental. But after reading few amazingly composed  posts about the same just changed my mind and I realized I should definitely talk about the things disturbing me, the trick my friend is to play around with the words ;-) Another stimulating thing, which just brightened up my Sunday and helped me to make myself a little useful was an idea from very interesting Blog "Giasaysthat". As we all know and are aware that sparkles, sequins and colors are ruling the fashion charts, I did a little effort and triggered myself to sparkle and reuse my discarded pair of shoes into a brand new, shimmery and dazzling one. While doing the shoes my little sister joined me and offered some help with much mixed facial expressions, while my mother was quiet annoyed of making the place dirty and seeing those glittery thing all over the place! Never mind, though I went through a little doze I treated myself with a happy and a radiant weekend over turning a dull, boring shoes into a flashy and adorable pair. At, first I found out it to be a little messy, difficult but as I went with the flow of my paint brush and completed one shoe the second one did not take time and surprisingly I enjoyed doing it listening to track from Shaitan!

             Old Shoes from Local Market!                                                           Modifies shoes!

This is the semi finished product. I was quiet unsure about it at this point of time and thinking, did I do a right thing or have I let the shoes to wear for no occasion. With a little doubt in mind and letting it to set, I was amazed and really happy with my decision and to see the final product.

 So guys, what do you think? Choosing the golden color had quiet a bit of reasons behind it. The first being, since I saw the golden loafers in Steve Madden and golden color sneakers in Converse I wanted one for myself too. And, the other being I was not sure of plain colors as to how the end result would like and no silver because I already have one from Schuh!
Also, I am a little confused about the laces though and for now using it with brown. Suggestions are welcomed for a better combination and more ideas. I think all you guys should give it a try but make sure you can give it time and have enough patience to deal with it. It's worth though! I have made an effort to make my Sunday bling, What did you do? I think everyone must visit  www.giasaysthat.com. for more inspirational and creative things like this one. Thank you for an amazing tutorial.


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The First Giveaway!

And, finally after a span of almost 8 months of blogging I announce my first Giveaway here. Are you excited, I am:-) As this is my first one, it is very close to my heart! Blogging has inbuilt immense confidence in me and the credit goes to your positive feedback and inspiration. This particular giveaway was due for a long time now and finally it's here.
If you read my last post, I have spoken about how much I am influenced with the local market of Sikkim. Thus, the giveaway for this season is from my most inspired and consumed Boutique called "Come Bag". The shop is owned by two sisters named, Tshering and Uden. I know the two sisters, now since 10 years and have seen them growing up with their brand and product in the market. The boutique offers wide range of products from clothing to shoes and bags. In fact, as questioned by most of you and my friends about where are my shoes and bags from? The answer is here. A few days back, when we met for coffee they discussed about their new line of products and fresh stock coming in. Before my excitement came to the ground there was silence. And that was the time when there was a good news for all you amazing readers. Yes, Come Bag decided to collaborate with pen-twister for a giveaway!
And the curtain raises up, The Giveaway.

Mini Cross body bag from "Come Bag"

The bag has great space and I feel its just perfect to go with any piece of cloth.. Isn't is smart? What are you waiting for, do your entries now!
Few simple steps to enter the giveaway: Only bloggers residing in India can participate and you need to be a follower of the blog. The second being, write in the comment box below, what interests you about pen-twister and what more would you like to see in pen-twister. For extra entries like the Facebook page here. The winner would be announced based on the answer to the question asked.

So, what are you waiting for ladies? Hurry up now and all the best! The results would be announced on 4th February 2012.
Best of luck!

Not as Lucky as You!

And the time of the year is here, when the whole wide world specially all the pretty ladies out there are happy more than ever. More than the Christmas reunion and the New Year Ball, any guesses? Yes, the season of SALE is here. Am, I right ladies! Everyone seems to be much happy, excited, filled with joy, and I get the feel of being meandered into a forbidden territory and snap from all kinds of communication with the world. Oh my god so exclusively dramatic! On a much serious note, I am not being able to explore any kind of sale. I am home, many of you by now know that I stay in Sikkim and it does not offer much elaborated Indian and International brand tagged market. Though, the place offers with diverse collection of clothes, shoes, accessorize and bags keeping in mind the fashion and latest trends with much reasonable price. Most of the racks of my wardrobe possess the Local items, and I quiet a lot love them. Not complaining or making a scathing remark about the local influenced market but, when you see those pretty stores around with even more pretty and delicate things on them you obviously want to get into that dream land. And, subsequently when you see that the store spells SALE you cant stop your emotions. This is all, I am going through;-)
Well, coming out of it I coaxed my little brother to take a few pictures of mine while I was going out to see some friends and helping myself to be happy (Oh, not again please). Anyways, I was quiet bored with usual brown's and the grey's so picked up the purple coat to keep me warm and away from all the chilliness, Oh by the way it freezing here terribly. Coming to clicking pictures, my little brother oddly kept asking me why are you clicking pictures? His questions and snide remarks had almost put me into most deranged of moment, anyways we managed to click some pictures despite of random and fluctuating moods.

 Wearing:

Trench Coat - Atmosphere, Leggings - River Island, Boots - New Look, Scarf - Gifted, Bag - Local Market.

So what, I can't get lucky and get the goodies I shall keep up the positive energy and put my hands on some really good local stuff this season. The post, seems to be really long now and my body is getting numb of cold. So, excusing all you guys of the drama I shall let you breathe now!! Be warm guys and happy shopping!

And I am back with a Bang!

Happy New Year to all the gorgeous people there. I know it's 3rd today but its' never too late! Hope you all had a wonderful start for 2012. I had an extreme good one too;-) Yes, I know I had disappear into the woods and there was not a sign of me. I was quiet trying to manage and sort out my life mentally and health wise. But now, that I am back I shall give you regular updates and no complaints. I am sure with the start of a new year and a new beginning many of us have Resolutions. Well, in my case I have a few To Do things too for 2012 and may be for coming years. The first one being, Focus and getting a little more serious towards my career. Past a year due to sudden and casual things happening in my life I have let my career go very casually. So, as the realization knocks I need to sit back and play it carefully. The second being Good health. 2011 has made me struggle more than a little and made me run down the Doctor's chamber every month, therefore I have decided to take enough healthy precautions this year and away from all miseries. Well the last one, is to keep up the positive energy and have faith. I have been practicing the last advice since a few months, and I can definitely see a better and more successful person in myself. Ok ok, enough of speech on morality and being good. Also, how can I not mention this year I would give my best to entertain you readers with much regular and not so usual posts.
So, coming to post it's about a Sunday Brunch. Brunch with loved ones, few friends and acquaintances. The whole afternoon started with quiet a formal seating and conversation which in  few minutes landed to much comfortable environment and a few hours later, it turned into an absolute Mad Hatters. Well, IMFL sure does wonders;-)  well, for the occasion picking up the right clothing was very important. Getting dressed would have been a little more dramatic and going plain would have been boring, while I was staring at my luggage with a confused and blank expression my leather jacket gave a shout to me and as I thought it made my day perfect!
There are few pictures below but please excuse me for this last time for poor quality of pictures due to bad lighting and camera!

As, there year starts I am sure everyone of us have a new Avatar and a new beginning. As, I mentioned earlier this year I will be up with much promising posts and not segmented to one line of product but a varied course of topics and forums.Excited? I am! Well, with this Happy New Year once again, stay warm and keep up the positive energy.

Sunshine Effect!

When things go finally the way you want, the perfect Job, Festive mood, joy of about to see your loved ones and lots of laughter. Suddenly the door is knocked, lazily I move down of my warm cozy bed and guess what? Who is it, oops sorry not who but what? Yes, Thundering chilly wind with a bit of rain and in course of time snow flakes. It's getting cold and colder everyday, the temperature is getting into minus slowly. I wonder what would coming months be like. Trench coats, calf boots woolen caps are all out and when I look into my wardrobe I want to wear all those bright summer clothes and walk down the garden. Mother Nature heard me. Yay:-) Sun smiled at me while I traveled to a city few hours away from my home. With the cool breeze passing by, I thoroughly enjoyed the warmth of the sun. Can't wait to go to siliguri tomorrow   (small city in West Bengal) and relax under the sun, though I am still shaking of this trip as have a Dental appointment. Anyways coming back as I mentioned walking down the garden was my fantasy at this point of year with bright clothes in, I did manage to wear one of them and not the garden of course but walked down the street, free without the bulkiness of heavy cardigans and coats:-)  I wore a floral dress from local boutique here with my belt from zara which is my savior most of the times, to compliment it I added the shoes from Charles and Keith and the perfect bag which was gifted by B.F.F. (Thankyou, the pictures are clicked keeping in mind, you asked me to pose wit the bag :-)).

Well, don't misunderstand me as I am complaining about the cold and the falling temperature, because I prefer winters more than summer. But there are times, when you are too bugged and exhausted of the same climate and then you need a pinch of sunshine. Also, why I like the wintery sun effect (I hope you got it, hahahahahah) is the joy of eating oranges :-) Sadly, its very cold today so no oranges but some hot coffee and warm atmosphere. Enjoy the weather guys, and don't forget to be warm!

Because you are my Favriote:-)

Hello everyone! How's the weekend going? Mine is absolutely smooth not because I am having a Girls night out or have some major plans but, I am working. Yay:-) I am back to work after a decade and absolutely filled with joy. Yes, work and joy on a weekend! Well, today's post is quiet personal but I am sure you will all enjoy reading this and might take a look to your memories. The post is dedicated to my best friend. 

From high school to grown up's, from absolute mad love for each other to disaster arguments :-), from sharing and laughing over the most lame jokes to discussing the severe issues of life she has always been right there to support me when I had no hopes left, hold my hand and ask me to step forward when I was quiet stimulated and shaken up from things in life, to transfer my name into those cute and the shortest form ever and to be my The Best Friend forever! I love you "Shreya Kalra". She is a lady I have always looked upon for every important and not so important things of my life. I think the phrase "Beauty with Brains" is so meant for her, with finest and abundant knowledge and intelligence from her core subject to fashion, she is my winner for any  pageant. She has always inspired me and continues to do so! Her, casualness and thought of living life and  idealistic approach towards it has always flaunt me. The love and concern coming in every minute and in all occasions from this gorgeous lady matters to me a lot and helps me to move forward in life:-) Her choice for food makes me hungry all the time and the choice for her clothes to accessories makes me fall in love with her. Basically, I love her! Few pictures of us together:-)

From the place where it all began! 

Mocha Sessions:-) How we loved it!

The Joy of meeting!

 Isn't it a beautiful friendship! It's now been 5 years we have moved out of high school and residing in different cities but the friendship goes strong every day! I am going into flashback and bag of memories. This, is all coming in from my side today! Seeking to your stories of friendship! Take care and Cherish the beautiful friendship!

Marriage Bling!

There was a marriage in the house 2 days back, the marriage that had all it needs. The perfect bride and groom, with perfect people around and perfect day, 4th of December 2011! It was my Best friend's, elder sister's Big day and I had to be there! Also, I was quiet excited for the day because apart the wedding it was a Big day for Priya's (B.F.F) little brother too, who is residing in all our hearts.
 As, it was a Nepali wedding there was a little more curiosity in me to see their traditions and the culture flow. It was simply gorgeous. Weddings itself holds that emotion in it and knowing the bride and the family so well, I couldn't stop myself from basking into it! The ceremony was taken place in the morning followed by a get together and cake cutting ceremony  for our little one. The evening rolled in with friends, family, lots of laughter and after party thoughts:-) The resort where ceremony was held later in the evening was ideal with comfortable and quiet ease arrangements. The night was freezing but, the idyllic decision of Born fire did not let our energy die off and got everyone of us on floor on the beats of Nepali track! It was a beautiful evening. Sadly, I could not click much pictures but there is one of the gorgeous Bride!

Isn't she looking pretty? Coming to what I wore for the ceremony was the combination of green and black kurta wit golden embellishments! There is picture below with Priya!

This is my favorite picture from the wedding afternoon! What do you all think of it?
Hope you guys enjoyed reading this piece, well I enjoyed every bit of it! For now, i am quiet filled with joy and emotions. All you lovely people take care!

Kolkata - Part 2

Hello everyone. I am yet back again with another post related to kolkata. I just cant get enough of the city! By, this time I was almost done with all my tests and doctor stuff except the reports was to be collected. I was quiet happy, the phase of running down the clinics and waiting for the Doctors for hours was finally over. The vacation mood was on and I was ready to go around the places. Watching Adventures of Tintin was the most prior thing to do, which was ignored but then I finally made it. The movie was full of laughs, and bought flashes of childhood again. I personally feel, it had some of the best animation put on the big screen. I absolutely enjoyed the movie and hope all you guys did it too. After the movie, went to "Perter Cat" one of the oldest and most popular restaurant in kolkata. The restaurant is a mix of both Indian and continental menu and famous for its kebabs and sizzlers. I simply love the food here and is definitely good worth a money. It is quiet inexpensive, with unique atmosphere and quirk dress code of the servers. The only thing I dislike about this place is, there is always a huge Que to get in and gets a little cramped when running busy. I still like Peter cat and do not hesitate to wait for my turn and get a table. It's a must visit place, anyone travelling to kolkata should should give it a try. And the best part is, its located right in the centre of the city. So, there is not a sight of confusion or trouble finding it.
Because, it was Tintin and sizzlers time I preferred the comfort of my waist coat and ripped denims. Have a look!

With this, it was day 2 when I got the chance and time to go to my patent places. Anybody been to Peter Cat before? Share your experiences! Well, this is all for now you guys take care and be warm.