Bangalore Bloggers Meet

With a little awkwardness and a little nervousness, I met the "Fantastic 8" on Sunday. Yes, we had a Bangalore Blogger's meet last Sunday at Orion Mall. I am glad, I made it at the last minute and got a chance to meet the most gorgeous and wonderful people. These people do not only rock in the Blogger world but they are true rockstars in real life. All awkwardness survived for just about 5 minutes, turning the environment into laughs, conversations and interactions. As, said by Tanusha there wasn't a bit of feeling of meeting for the first time. Being most of us from North India, we couldn't help but discuss about Delhi street food and shopping, how Kolkata's night life is truly amazing and about tantrums thrown in by Bangalore auto drivers. And, how can I forget we invited ourselves to Shalini's place over next meet. Yes we did discuss all that, we discussed possibly on everything but just not on Fashion. But really did that matter? Absolutely NOT.

I can't stop thanking and giving credit for this wonderful evening to Sonshu, she is a doll. One of the sweetest and cutest person I have ever come across. And, I love your trade pose Sonshu:) Shalini is a fun loving person, full of energy and speaks her heart out. She is a sweetheart. Tanusha, is a darling and easy to go along. We in fact figured out a lot of similarities in between us. Purushu on the other hand was a little shy and conscious specially when all we girls were all over the place clicking pictures. Sayanti, she is indeed a Bengali Beauty. I am a big fan of her smile, it's definitely worth a million dollar. Jahn is gorgeous, very smart and effortless. We will miss you Jahn, don't go to Chennai. Ila definitely has that charming personality. And Rohit, Shalini's husband was extremely sweet and is a wonderful person, being the savior of all the girls with camera in his hand. Thank you Rohit.

Though a few of them had to leave a little early, the pictures session began with a bang. So here, are some of the gorgeous pictures from the evening.

 Ila, Jahn, Shalini, Sonshu, Me, Tanusha, Sayanti, Purushu

What pretty Smiles.

I wonder what the discussion was all about? So Intense;)

Aren't those shoes lovely?

I am wearing:

Printed Trousers: Splash
Sheer Top & necklace: Vero Moda

Shoes& Bag: Gangtok Local Market

It was great meeting all you lovely people. Hope we can do this again sometime:)
Thank you all for the most wonderful evening!!!

Date Night.

So the most awaited, most exciting and one of the best vacation gets over with this post. Day 3, when there was a little drama in the air. The day went quiet well, loitering around places and exploring things. Coming to the end of the day we knew what would make the last part of the trip memorable,  Schezwan court located in The Oberoi Bangalore. Heavenly place for the Chinese lovers, I feel blessed that I am associated with place not as a customer but as part of the team. While we got dressed for the perfect date and the perfect place, the unfortunate knocked us. We just couldn't go of some random reason. Major disappointment.

While I got dressed: The stripe dress picked from Forever New is gorgeous! Felt in love of it's sheerness and bold stripes. The color combination is perfect for the weather, easy to carry and looks perfect for a Sunday fun brunch and even for a Formal dinner. Being stripes one of the Hero of the season, here's me flaunting in them!

 

Dress: Forever new

Clutch: Gifted

Necklace: Forever New

Shoes: Thrifted

Because, the night couldn't have been left with this sour experience of not being able to visit Schezwan Court, we decided to go to Olive Beach located in Ashoknagar Bangalore serving Mediterranean and European Cuisine. Nothing of course could have replaced the excitement of going to Schezwan Court , but trust me this place called Olive Beach definitely turned me into a happy person again. We decided to take a table outside, what a majestic ambiance I must say. Those huge blue gate welcoming us, florescent pretty light from the candles, white pebble pathway and those small pools definitely makes the place a beauty. A place perfect for those romantic dinners, for a date and a place that was beyond perfect for that particular evening:)

If ever I had to rate this place I would give it a Pure 10 for it's ambiance, coming to the pricing part it's little heavy on your pocket. I guess it's worth the place. On the other hand, Food is good, really good but we do have better places in Bangalore serving some amazing and toothsome flavors at this price or even lower. Well, my personal experience says I would not visit this place if it's only for food. But, would definitely want to go for it's ambiance, much relaxed atmosphere and it's beauty.
While we entered the place, we were served with some great breads and dips.

Coming to my drink, I loved something called Grey Goose Watermelon Martini. And, Oh it was beautiful. Perfect blend of vodka and watermelon. Man, it was quiet heavy;)

Absolutely loved how they had put the pieces of fresh watermelon into the drink making it more fun!


For the starters, we were thrilled and excited to try Olive's Signature called Nine. Consisted of nine yummylicious Mediterranean dips with assorted crackers! Salasa, hummus, and guacamole being my favorite. Just couldn't get enough of those dips!

Yes, that huge boat is what we were served. Looks great, doesn't it?

Coming to the main course, I ordered Chicken Tagine which was good but expected it to be more moist and flavorful. While he ordered Almond Crusted King Fish served with mash potato. Fish was delicate and cooked gently, apart the almond crust did not go well with the sauce and the fish.

And the best part of meal was Home baked Cheese cake:) with compote of wild berries. Needless to say, how heavenly and scrumptious it was. With both silkiness and characteristic texture, it was dense, smooth and delicate. It was beautiful.

 A few pictures of me. Not that, there aren't any in the post ;)

So, with this the 3 days of immense fun and laughter came to an end. I recon I am still living on the memories of those golden days! Hope, these days to be back soon!
Oh! Those days are already here, Yes parents along with siblings coming to visit me in another 10 days. Couldn't ask for anything more.
Have a lovely weekend guys!!!

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Flovour-Y Paradise Part - 2

I am back:) As, I mentioned in the previous post here, that how I have been in love with Food and places in Bangalore here's another Luscious food post and yet another wonderful place I visited! Woh, I quiet like the fact that the blog is taking a new turn being past few posts on food, places and of course clothing too. So, on day 3 we decided to go to UB City located in Lavelle road Bangalore. The motive of the visit was to meet a friend, some shopping and to treat ourselves with some scrumptious Wine and Italian delicacy. And of course one says it right, you should just not plan. With the weather being perfectly brilliant, the boys decided for open seating throwing in some justifications. That made us land to City Bar there, located on the roof top with open seating, relaxed atmosphere, large screen television that sets the mood. I could actually relate City Bar to Polo Club located in The Oberoi Bangalore being the seating plan, the service pattern and it's laid back yet easy going atmosphere quiet similar. The crowd you see would be both native and expats, enjoying their drink over conversation, watching IPL on the big screen and lots of laughter. The service on other hand was a little slow, so I wonder what would weekends be like? Nevertheless, I enjoyed my afternoon accompanied by chilled beer, some toothsome food and the company. Coming to food section, I had some amazing experience. Completely in love with every preparation they served us, can't wait to go there again:)
A few pictures from the place and a bit of self indulgence ;)

Caesar's salad with Tandoori chicken.

Flafel and Hummus flat bread.

Garlic and Herb Mash potato.

Arabic spiced chicken, Lebanese bread with an olive oil and garlic dip.

Mug of chilled Beer, and the hazy me.

For the much relaxed afternoon, I wore this gorgeous top picked from Zara last summer with Denims from Gap and the blue symmetrical clutch, also carried here. This particular top is one of my favorites, of it's print, the gorgeous neck and how it pairs up with every possible piece of clothing from denims to shorts to trousers!!!
What do you think?
Anyways, doesn't the food look gorgeous. Believe me when I say, it was heavenly. The hummus and the mash was the best part. All, you lovely people residing in Bangalore must give the place a try.
Also they have power lunch on weekdays, quiet appealing deals they have.Do try:) It's worth!

Have a lovely weekend guys!!!
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Flavor-Y Paradise - Part 1

I know the post has been delayed but, have been suffering from major eye infection:( So, hooking to system was definitely not a good idea! How have all you guys been?
So, I am sure most of you now know I am in Bangalore and I have been in love with Food and places here. Well that obviously spoils me and in result, leaves me cribbing while I have to stay back home and eat (happens most of the time). Anyways the following post is from the same time when loved ones were in town, details in previous post here. I like to term Bangalore as The Beer city, in fact why not? The city has it's own microbrewery called The Biere Club serving 6 varieties of Beer called Ale, Stout, Lager, Wheat, Seasonal and Club Special. Because I was accompanied with a few food lovers and Hoteliers, we began with the tasting session of beer that they serve. I quiet like the concept as most of us cannot differentiate  the type hence, this is the perfect way to know the difference amongst the varieties. The company was definitely having immense conversation about the beer and its making with enjoying every gulp of it. I personally liked Club Special, light to drink but heavy on head ;) But, I tell you what a great experience having consumed beer in the same place it's brewed! Fresh, Robust with pleasant texture, for myself I can term it as Estery. Coming to food it was good, could have been lot better.

Tasting session. Love the shots!

Club Special.

Crispy fried cheesy garlic mushrooms.

Grilled chicken and Fontina Plank Pizza from wood fried oven.

Enjoying the beer while watching the sight!

It was indeed one of the most amazing evenings I had, and one of the best Beer houses I visited:) Well, I now go often there. All you Beer Lovers in Bangalore or planning to visit the city must give it a try.
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P.S: Another Flavor-y post on your way:) With some more Food, Conversation and pictures!

Re - Lived the Past!

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It's 2 months now that I have been in Bangalore and honestly I am still helping myself to settle in this city. For various reasons of course, but I guess I will hold on to it. Since a few days I have been missing city of Joy -  "Kolkata" quiet a bit. The city where I learned the most, met the most amazing people who are still connected to my heart, where I discovered a new side of me and lived most of my days being happy. Even after stay and time of being in this city was over for me, I continued to travel to kolkata every month of some random reason. I have my strings attached to this place emotionally and recon shall never get enough of it. I miss every bit of the city! I think Kolkata loves me equally, no wonder it had send out packages to me with my most desired things from the city:) Also coming to the much bigger news, loved ones from Kolkata flew to Bangalore too to see me. Happy much!
The weekend then had to be in my favor with lots of love, laughter, shopping, conversations and Food. Apart all the usual stuff I must tell you, exploring places for food and reviewing it was probably the major criteria of loved ones to visit Bangalore. Nevertheless, it was "The" most amazing weekend ever.
I am extremely glad about the fact that, the following days witnessed amazing weather with some showering and pleasant breeze. Seems, like the sun had disappear just to make my days even better:) While I was the tourist guide for the season Nando's located in Church street was no.1 on my list. The reason being while we were in U.K, Nando's was our home. The love for Peri Peri chicken can never be transformed or decrease for us hence, while I spotted it here in Bangalore we had to visit.
Coming to what I wore was very casual, comfortable, chic nothing flashy and perfect for the weather. Florals have been a great hit this season and I personally love every pattern of it. And, who would not like when florals also have a hint of net border and embellishments. I do. I was in love with the sheer shirt shown below, when I first saw them from a distance and grabbed it that very moment without a thought. And, I don't regret a bit about it.
What do you guys think?
Well this post and a few coming ones would be flooded with pictures because, he loves food and I like to
pose ;)

 I am wearing:

Floral Shirt & Bag : Thrifted
Jeans: New Look
Accessories : Here & There

Doesn't the food look  ymmylicious:) I am all set to go to Nando's again and make my weekend fun!
What are all you lovelies doing for the weekend?
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Flashing Old Memories!

Hello lovely Readers! How have you all been? Hope the week goes good for all you people there. While, I have been caught up with a lot of stuff here. The work is keeping me too busy with no time for social gatherings or any kind of personal rejuvenation. In addition the health issues are popping in again, so running down the Doctor's chamber has started all over again. Keeping you away from the miseries and the effort not to disappear again,  I decided to throw in some of the pictures from the past which of some reason did not come up to blog. Also I am quiet happy and excited, as being a Marketing person I have cracked the biggest deal ever that was assigned to me and that makes me intensely happy. Also, to receive the cheque from the clients has doubled up my excitement. Everyone seems quiet happy about my success in office, making me more encouraged and enthusiastic about my work.
Talking about the work and the enthusiasm level I consider Blogging to be equally integrated to my life, Hence keep mentioning these little personal happiness. Oh, You can also now follow me on Facebook HERE for more updates and pictures:)
On the other hand the weather in Bangalore is really depressing, It's getting hotter by day. Pretty looking florals, polka dots, those cute little shorts and lots of colors which is perfect of this weather are dying in my wardrobe. While, dull, boring formals are popping out every morning. Definitely, not an excuse but I promise to deliver with outfit posts soon:) For now, do enjoy a few pictures from past.

 

Chilly Evening in Gangtok.

  

Love the yellow. Makes my winters bright!

Polka dots and bows. Isn't it cute?
Waist coat also worn Here.

 

 Click from Birthday evening.

Evening at Aqua
Clutch also carried Here

Can't get over nets and laces.
P.s: Love the ripped jeans.

Random Summer click!

Which one is your favorite random picture? Do leave your feedback. And, as I said I'll be soon with fresh, interesting posts. You guys take care!