Why I Like Only A Closed Few Around

I am not shy neither am I introvert in fact I mingle with people in no time. When I go out to a new place or party I gel around pretty easy and then i just leave it to that. A nice time spent in that moment. Its not that I don't like people, its just that I don't want unnecessary drama in my life. I believe in the great philosophy that even if you have few closed people you can count on your fingers you are lucky and blessed. After all according to another great one you are sum of characteristics of closed people in your life. So I chose wisely rather I connect with people not that easily.

I believe in every one comes in your life for a reason and for a time so enjoy that and learn from them. Let them go without holding grudges or stretching things till they get bad. Sometimes you grow up or you just become a different person and status quo of the relationship changes - then instead of holding on, learn to live with good memories. After all decluttering is required in every aspect of your life. Don't get me wrong I don't judge, I just live life and its a short one, I want to be happy and so why complicate it with people who don't add to the beauty of it. Keep it simple na .. hence a closed few of my circle keep me sane . 

Shirt - Limeroad

Jeggings - Zara

Neckpiece - Jabong

Bracelet - Vero Moda 

Footwear - Inc 5 

Bag - Rocky S 

Photo credits - Jerlyn 

xoxo

Bhakti

Be Your Sunshine

Sometimes I find myself too crazed out. I get psyched at almost every small thing (don't even talk about the big ones ). Sometimes I feel I give too much and expect the same in return from people and then I feel that's not asking for lot, is it ?
In reality nobody asks me to give and even if they do it's my choice, so why expect anything at all in return ? It's not that I do stuff for them keeping in mind something in return. I don't honestly. In the end it does hurt though and makes things complicated, creates misunderstanding and not a very healthy relationship (So not good ).
I have a simple policy where material things are concerned I don't like to take anything from anyone neither give. I sometimes wonder should it be same in the aspect of feelings and the amount of efforts you invest in people. Cause I have realized one thing in so many years you never get the equal of what you give and it's pointless expecting.
But then again if I become like others what's the difference. However, life will certainly be that much easier and simpler. No expectations and expectations certainly and predominantly are the root cause of complications. So in order to uncomplicate things and be happier and not brood or sulk with people for not putting in the same efforts, I have decided to invest double the efforts in myself and be happier rather than wait for others to make me happy.
Be the cause for your happiness. Be your own sunshine and the world will certainly glitter like Gold.
I am going to give this a try. It's going to be a lot of effort but I am certainly trying this.
What do you guys think ?
The outfit is from one of the days I felt all girly (tomboy that i am - give me some comfy shorts at any point and i will be a happy bunny )and decided to dress for spring.

Top - Lifestyle (better) 

Skirt -Limeroad (similar skirt) 

Shoes - catwalk (better)  

Earrings - H&M 

Bracelets - Annies scarves and more (facebook)

On my lips - Ruby woo MAC same one from Nykaa 

Let's see how this try goes... 

Until we meet again. 

Be your Sunshine 🌞🌞🌞

xoxo 

Bhakti 

Black on Black

Black was, is and will always remain a fashion classic. A must in every wardrobe. 

The fashion keeps changing but black rules the roost, dawn a simple black classic outfit and you sure are guaranteed of turning heads and appreciation heading your way. 

Instant way to clean up your act and look all classy and elegant. 

Today I am doing a black on black outfit which is a rage. Depends how you can pull of this basic but classy and bold look. 

I threw in a red jacket and kept the look completely minimal. 

For a fine wine and dine and an after party. 

Simple tips to jazz your black on black look- 

Mix textures.

Keep it simple.

Don any one statement piece.

Throw in a jacket, scarf, bag, footwear, hat, leggings etc in another colour to add that instant pop. 

Bright lip shades. 

Play with prints. 

As you can see I have used most of the tips mentioned above in creating my look. The top is chiffon with metal detailings ( it's almost 8 years old and still in mint condition - amazing quality and it's my favorite black top ), the jacket has a different texture and I wanted a pop of red - something solid yet simple. Such a comfortable outfit especially for those cold nights when you want to look all chic yet keep yourself warm and cozy. 

Did you like it ? 

Be experimental and enjoy your own style. 

Outfit details 

Top - code 

Jacket - courtesy unlimited stores 

Jeggings- Zara 

Footwear - catwalk 

Ring - Thailand 

Earrings - lifestyle 

You can also check my other black outfits here 

in love with the Little black dress

one LBD many looks part 2

one LBD many looks part 3

playing dress up with Limeroad.com

Until we meet next time 

Stay happy and cheerful 

Lots of love ❤️❤️❤️

xoxo

Bhakti 

Gratitude

We are always taught from childhood that we should be thankful and have gratitude. However it was not until very recently that I realised the power of gratitude.

By being grateful for things we receive, for our life, for happiness we invite more of it to our life. Gratitude is an attitude the more you have the more you receive. 

I have started beginning my day with gratitude and ending them on a note of gratitude and the joy it has brought, the contentment, the feeling of being so lucky of what I have. It has got a big change in my life. Whatever I like, whatever I am grateful for finds a way to me more and more. It's magical. All I am doing is just being thankful for this magic. Having gratitude from within, feeling it deep in my bones. It's amazing. 

Give it a try. Don't expect to try this with immediate miracles. You need to develop this habit and you really need to feel thankful, blessed and lucky and not just say it. 

I am sure you will immediately feel good and see the results in short time. 

This will definitely make your life more beautiful. 

Just start with saying a short gratitude prayer and ending your day with the same. Maintain a gratitude journal or just simply be thankful and feel it loud for the things in life. As they say - " A grateful heart is the magnet for miracles." 

On that note - this is something I wore twice in a week once for an event dinner and once with friends. Sometimes I am too lazy and just repeat the outfit depending on that its different set of people I am going with. Besides I love the colour of this top. Very comfortable and yet chic, now that's my style ;). 

The last few were in yellow light (gosh the difference light makes). 

Outfit Details 

Top - Max 

Denims - Zara 

Shoes - Inc 5 

Necklace - Pink Pvssy 

Clutch - Handmade ( exhibition ) 

I hope you liked this post, please do share your views with me. 

I am honestly so grateful that I have a platform to connect with you guys and share my thoughts with you. 🙏

Until we meet again ❤️

Stay Happy and Cheerful !! 

xoxo

Bhakti 

Speechless

A short instance and peek in my life from this week. 

It's a weekday, as usual hubby and me fighting for remote, he wins,snuggles up comfortably in the couch and puts a shittiest of movie. 

I don't understand men, there are myriad of channels, so many movies and telecasts and they always end up with the dumbest of movies. I still fail to understand the joy of laughing on the crappiest dialogues and enjoying lamest jokes, it's a complete torture and headache. Anyhow ..... I endured the movie for a long while which felt like eons before getting lost in one of my books when I couldn't take anymore of that non sense. 

After the movie was over we climb into bed and I suddenly remember a movie which we saw together and couldn't recollect the name ( very good director, good cast still dumbest movie ) and I ask my hubby dear for help. Here it comes - his reply goes like - "we have never seen such a movie, go to sleep ,, you just dreamt about it" I go furious and start searching like a mad woman , after searching our cd cabinet, googling for hours as I couldn't remember the director and the lead cast was new, bless the character who is such a good and senior actor, searched his biography and this happens till 4:30 am in the morning, yes people I do suffer from ocd,

I tell my hubby the name of the movie and that we saw it together and this is not something I dreamt up (which he was so stubbornly sure of ) and wickedly in my mind I am telling him I won. 

Hubby replies - "so this is what you do when I am not around watch shittiest of movies, no wonder"

Speechless .... 

On that note of my life, here's an outfit I wore with my girlfriend for an afternoon shopping and lunch. 

Outfit Details 

Top- Zara 

Jeggings - Zara 

Shoes - catwalk 

Ring and neckpiece - pink pvssy Bangkok 

Watch - Rado

Bag - gift from friend 

Until next time.

xoxo

Bhakti 

2015 you were really good

It's the last day of 2015 and it feels it just started. For me it's quite hard to believe that the year has actually gone by and how, just in a blink of eye. 

This year will always be special for me more than the others. 

For one it taught me lot of things, it gave and it took and it taught me to stand inspite of it all and be inspired. 

I learnt the magic of achieving dreams and working on them, the magic of creation, the magic of working together. It definitely made my belief stronger in my dreams and aspirations. 

I learnt to say good bye. Forever is nothing, Change it is and it will remain forever. We adapt and we adapt well. 

The fight to survive will only sustain us. 

Love is best in its unconditional form. 

To let go is to grow, let go of my fear, anger, pain, inhibitions. 

By holding on to grudges I torture myself more, so just let go for my own good. 

Patience is understated. 

There is almost nothing and no problem big enough which can't be solved and seen through with patience. 

Waiting through itself gets us out of big hurdles.

Take the leap, you will be amazed how far can you land. 

Overall wellbeing and health is most important - yoga is magic and so is meditation, clean eating is the potion to this magic. 

Last - de clutter - de clutter your life from things you don't need, from people who are not worthy from thoughts which hurt you. Distance yourself from drama. 

Positivity is the solution for a beautiful life. 

Stay simple you don't need things that you think you do. Beauty lies in simplicity. 

This is what I learned in a nutshell. 

2015 made me stronger and definitely grew in the right direction. Thank you so much for all that you have given. 

Bidding you good bye in style - 

Outfit Details 

Dress - Globus 

Jacket - And 

Clutch - Globus 

shoes - catwalk 

Looking forward to 2016. What do you have in store for me ?? 

❤️❤️❤️

xoxo

Bhakti 

Unlimited store

This post is sponsored by unlimited. 

Unlimited stores- a brain child by Arvind fashion is slowly but steadily covering the entire country. It has made its presence felt already in the metros and now rapidly increasing. 

Arvind has re branded mega mart into Unlimited stores. They have done a good job with the same. With some fresh fashion at affordable rates. 

A quick video to peep into their collection 

It's a great place to treat yourself to some retail therapy without burning a hole in your pocket. 

Now - for my shopping haul from Unlimited stores.

Florals are one of my favorites, I picked up this simple black dress with white flowers and a pop of red. Love the floral ruck sack, it was on my list of must have.

I loved the burgundy stole, it is very warm and perfect for welcoming winters. 

Kept the entire look simple just the way i like it.

Outfit Details 

Black and white dress- Unlimited stores 

Bag - Unlimited stores 

Stole - Unlimited stores 

Footwear - Steppings 

Did you like my outfit? - simple everyday fashion.There is more - A surprise for you guys -

Guess what ? For all you peeps out there, you have a chance to take part in the Unlimited challenge -
Walk into an Unlimited Store, and create your own look for under Rs.3000! 
To participate in the #3KUnlimited challenge all you have to do is - 
DM @UnlimitedStores or Message fb.com/unlimitedstores"

Happy shopping !!

xoxo
Bhakti