Fashion Panache

Written by Bhushavali

Of late, flea market shopping has became a sort of addiction for me. You saw the the stunning Hot Pink Dress that I got for myself and a matching one for Atyu at just €5 each. Another flea market find is this faux suede black dress. Why is this my favourite? That golden zipper in the front. It not only adds the perfectly needed glam to the outside, but also makes it............ you'll know it if you're a regular reader................ breastfeeding friendly!!!

Recently we went to this amazing little town in Belgium called Mons. This is what I wore there on Day 1. That shoes.... is also a flea market find! Black booties with golden studs which perfectly matches the black dress which also golden zipper detail in it!

The pop of red here and there were a must for me. So lips are MAC Riri woo, but that bangle/bracelet??? That's the ring of a babywearing ringsling! How's the whole combo... The locations include various UNESCO Sites in Mons as well as Dream Hotel in Mons.

Suede LBD: Thrifted from a Flea Market in Brussels

Studded black booties: Thrifted from a Flea Market in Brussels
Leggings: Primark
Glow in the dark Skull Earrings: Claire's
Bangles: Ring of ringsling!

Baby Carrier: SoulSlings

Stroller: Mutsy 4Rider

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Written by Bhushavali

If you've been reading my blog, you'd know that I'm into recycling, upcycling, reusing and repurposing stuff. Check out here to know how I transitioned my own childhood clothing to adult clothing. Check out here to know how I managed to bring my almost-never-worn Gaghra Choli to everyday wardrobe. Check out here to how I repurposed my mom's old saree.

So, when I came across a brand that does exactly this and more, I was really really happy and wanted to check them out - TWIRL... The concept is simple - there are clothes in your wardrobe that you don't want. Sell it to Twirl. It need not be branded stuff or anything. It just has to be in a decent condition. Twirl gives you points depending on the quantity & quality of the clothes, with which you can buy new clothes on Twirl. The old clothes are cleaned and sorted and either given to needy people as donation or upcycled and made into gorgeous new clothing and accessories which can be bought at their online store. Today its been recognized as one of the top startups with the solution to transform India!

Suede LBD: Thrifted from a flea market in Brussels

Upcycled Jacket: Twirl.Store

Upcycled Bag: Twirl.Store

Bamboo Earrings: Handmade by craftspersons in Auroville

Dress Shoes in Red: 22 Octobre de Strelli

Sunglasses: H&M

I found this faux suede dress in a thrift market and obviously, right now, it serves 'the purpose'! Well, I'm talking about the front zipper, which makes it nursing friendly. I absolutely loved it and bought it. So, the Twirl pieces in this outfit are the jacket and bag which are both made of upcycled sarees. Mostly, the trouble with such products are that they usually 'look' upcycled as well, but not in this case. Unless I tell these are, they look absolutely perfect!

Btw, you do remember that Atyudarini loves owls, right? By chance, Twirl also had an upcycled owl! Usually its the big eyes of the owls that Atyu loves. This time, this owl didn't have big eyes though. Though she initially tried to figure out its eyes, of late, however, she is pretty much interested in the shape of those hanging legs, which is very intriguing for her!!! This too, just like my outfit, is neutral with a pop of red!