Fashion Panache

Time for a Wardrobe Challenge - Contd.

Remember my last post on how I converted the Choli of my Gaghra Choli in 2 different looks, one casual and one formal? Well, here is its continuation.

For the third look, I opted for the Gaghra (Skirt) instead of the Choli. Since the Gaghra was heavily embroidered, I opted to pair it with a plain tee. Yes, its the same green tee that I wore here and here. I'm so much is love with it and I'm planning to buy a few more in other colors. Anyways, after wearing it, since the tee was absolutely plain I added up a belt and chunky necklace. My hair into a simple tousled side braid and that's it, one more look with my Gaghra Choli. I wouldn't term it casual, its more of a festive look!

Inkfruit Green Tee: c/o Zovi.com

Skirt: Gaghra of the Gaghra Choli set!
Necklace: Handmade by the artisans of Himachal Pradesh
Wooden Bangles: Handmade by artisans of Chennapatna
Shoes: c/o Mart of China
Belt: Romwe.com c/o Ocrun

For the final look, again I took the Choli, and again I paired it with the same purple denim I wore on Look 2. But I skipped the blazer that gave a formal look. Instead I layered it with a pink jersey top from within to give it a Boho look! Yes, I could have skipped the jersey layering, and worn the choli and trousers only. But its a bit too short and would give a bare midriff look, which I'm not ok with!

Top: Choli of the Gaghra Choli set!
Pink Tee (Layered within): Thrifted from a Flea Market in Bangalore
Purple Jean: c/o Zovi.com
Shoes: c/o Wholesaleorders.com
Earrings: Annai Velankanni Self Help Group
Wooden Bangles: Handmade by artisans of Chennapatna
Aviators: Reebok

The earrings that I'm wearing was hand crafted by a self-help group located in Chennai. The piece I'm wearing was done by a very skilled lady whose both legs were non-functional. She was the perfect example of being differently-abled. Her eye for detail and her aesthetics in jewellery creation were so beautiful. If you're in Chennai or visiting Chennai, make sure you visit her and she'll have some jewellery of your liking or she'll readily make one for you too!!! She can be contacted at Swapna Fashion Jewellery at Shenoy Nagar in Chennai. Ph: +91 44 2664 1904; +91 90422 70052.

5 looks with one Gaghra Choli set that was almost useless and almost never worn except for a couple of weddings (Look 1, Look 2 & 5, Look 3 & 4)!!! Yippee..... The Gaghra Choli is back into the regular wardrobe!!! So.......... mission accomplished!!!!!

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Recently, while browsing two things grabbed my attention - 1. The pretty good range of Gym-wear at Zovi.com. 2. A series of posts of fellow blogger, Bharani, for A-Z challenge with concept as Yoga!
Well, for those who don't know, Yoga, is the an age old Indian art or rather, a way of life! It has been existing and been practiced by ancient Indians since time immemorial. It was later on put into words by Sage Patanjali. It has 8 sections in it called Ashtanga Yoga. The first 2 of it are more about morality, habits, self control etc. The 3rd & 4th are Asana (Control of Posture) and Pranayama (Control of Breathing). Its these 2 which have attained a huge popularity worldwide of late!!!
I have been practicing Asana since my childhood, but sadly stopped almost a decade ago... However, since the past couple of months I've restored practice, but yeah, I've lost the flexibility that I had long back. Hope I don't stop my practice here on... Let's see!!!
Well, coming back to the 2 things, I said about, in the first sentence, I thought, why not make a blogpost on Asana-s??!!! So here it is... Btw, do not attempt these postures without proper guidance...

Kandasana

Floral Print viscose Top: Lara Karen c/o Jabong.com

Purple cotton Leggings: c/o Zovi.com

Bujangasana

Urdhva Dhanurasana / Chakrasana

Halasana

Sivalingasana / Karna Peedasana

Sarvangasana

Sarvanga Padmasana

Ardha Matsyendrasana

Uththitha Padmasana / Dolasana

Garbhasana / Garbha Pindasana

Janusirshasana

Vatayanasana

Gomukhasana

Ekapadasirshasana

As I said earlier, yoga is a way of life which says right from eating habits, morals, to fitness, to breathing exercises, till meditation and finally being one with the Universe!!! Its a way to lead a healthy life!!! Why wait till your body gives you warning signs of bad health with obesity, irregular periods or PCOD??? Why not keep them at bay with a healthy lifestyle???!!!

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