Blossoms

So much has happened this past weekend. Where do I begin?? OK, so the weather was kind of good. I won’t call it a proper Spring weather, since I know what Spring feels like, but still let’s give it 6 points out of 10. Ha!
We recently came to know about the colorful Cherry Blossom Festival in D.C. I know the cherries have not blossomed fully yet, but we decided to go anyways. What a wonderful day we spent in the park with live music, lots of people, the hush-hush of children playing and running! It was like we are out for a picnic or something! It was a lovely experience for us.. Some things stay with you forever, and this was surely one of them.

So this all-women band was playing in the park. Their band is known by the name of Batala Washington percussion group. They play Brazilian music on these big drums which they hang on their hips. Not only that, they dance while playing too. The special part was their colorful costumes. They looked so cheerful and fabulous in those red and white colors. They played like about 5 - 6 songs (which was kind-a like 2 hours or so..) and people were enjoying, dancing to their music, clapping, grooving…!! It was some crazy fun performance.. These girls are normal people just like you and me.. They practice five hours on Saturdays. That’s what the cute instructor told us and also invited us to join the group. No rules, no restrictions – all are invited! I was ‘this’ close to joining them but then I thought of 5 hours of practice on Weekends and I thought there you go my travel plans.. Huh!! Anyways.. May be someday.. I will join some group like that.. How much fun it would be!

I wore a denim jumpsuit and my favorite white jacket which I refuse to part ways with – until it becomes super-hot and sunny in my city (which doesn't seem to be happening anytime soon). I also wore sandals that day (for a change).. and trust me, it felt like it's been ages since I wore something open-toed out in the sun! But then, it was not a very wise decision I would say, since by the time the sun was setting, my feet were cold.. so we usually rush home in such cases.. haha!
Anyways.. my weekend went quite well, how was yours?

Cheers
Ritika..

Outfit Details:
Denim Overalls: H&M (similar) | White T-shirt: American Apparel | Jacket: Thrifted | Sandals: DSW (many options here) | Bag: Marshall's (similar here and here) | Sunglasses: Oakley | Watch: Michael Kors | Earrings: Forever 21

This & That - 4

Long time since I did a ‘This & That’ post. In case, you are wondering where am I lost these days, here are the deets –

1. If you are following my posts and Facebook/Instagram account, you would know that I recently moved to Washington D.C. with my husband.
2. As soon as we got an internet connection setup at home, I hopped on the blog to update!
3. The weather is beyond my imagination here! Last week was OK, but it snowed yesterday and today it’s freeeeezinggg!! Don’t know how am I going to survive this!! (Next project: To buy the warmest coats and jackets possible).
4. The city is quite nice, lots of cars and people to be seen. Everyone is always on-the-go! (I feel this way since Phoenix was a calmer city)..
5. I miss Phoenix winters terribly (I love’em).
6. We are still in the process of settling down (you know the kinds.. unpacking, home set-up and interior decoration etc.)
7. Our new apartment is great, the view from my bedroom window is spectacular (will share few pictures once we get settled)..
8. Ahh.. and here I am posting a few pictures which were clicked in Phoenix, just a day before we left for D.C. (I am not wearing any outerwear, just imagine the lovely weather over there)..
9. And practically I am living in these shoes these days! Best booties EVER. Best for work, evening, shopping - you name it!
10. Also, while I was editing these pictures, I realized that I recently did another jumpsuit post. (Of course both are my favorites)!

Cheers!

Ritika

T-shirt: Target | Denim Overalls: Asos | Boots: Crown Vintage | Sunglasses: Borrowed from husband | Watch: Invicta

Tomboy

Never underestimate the power of 'moving (cities)'. And that's coming from someone with personal experience. I have been packing, packing and packing.. which seems to be never ending (so far).. Putting your home in 'boxes' is not an easy thing to do!
Well, that's what I have been doing these days and did I mention living in a suitcase sucks too? Well, it kinda does. So that's that and this is the outfit I wore on a trip to Phoenix Zoo. The thing is, before leaving town, we want to explore all the attractions here, you see.. (which obviously we didn't in the past 16 months)! But, it's never too late!
Soon we will be busy in unpacking stuff and decorating our new home in D.C.

Here are a few pictures from a beautiful sunny day in Phoenix.

P.S. Do I look like a Tomboy here (just curious)!

Cheers!
Ritika

Overalls: H&M | T-Shirt: Forever 21 (similar) | Jacket: Wilsons Leather | Bag: Wilsons Leather (old) | Shoes: Vans | Sunglasses: Ray Ban

Twirling through Town

After traveling to so many places, I feel this is one of the best places I have ever been to.. Let's just say this city is a unique mix of people from around the world.. The architecture, the buildings is a beautiful mix of Parisian and American culture.
Living in a hotel located right in the heart of the downtown is a good experience in itself. I walk along the sidewalks, simply breathing and taking in all the beauty of this city I could. 7 days seem too less now to absorb all the wonderfulness this city has to offer me..

Evenings just fly while I watch people, beautiful people, amazingly dressed, walking along the sidewalks of the busy roads.
The people here are so compassionate, so warm and so welcoming is the least I could say.. Though I did not come here on a vacation, but I definitely would not mind spending a few more days here.
The weather plays wonderfully too. It's cold, cold enough to wear a nice leather jacket! It's overwhelming to feel the chilly breeze brush through my cheeks, making my nose and cheeks all blush! I hug myself tightly at that time, enjoying every bit of it, after all, this is all I have been wishing for a long time living in a desert. And the mornings are cold enough to not want to get out of the bed!
I feel I am God’s favorite child. Just saying that 'I feel I am lucky' is not enough. I feel He has bestowed me with all the best things in this short life of mine, for which I shall be forever grateful..

The only part where I feel sad is when I miss GM, my loving partner in all things good and bad. His mere presence could have doubled the joy I feel while walking down the streets, looking at the magnificent and beautifully crafted houses people live in, the parks where people take their pets for an evening walk and the malls where they indulge themselves in..
I wish to come here again someday when the time is right, when the weather is the same, and when I have him by my side...
I believe the charm of this city will always remain burning in my heart. Oh, if I did not mention before, I am in Ottawa, Canada. Hope you remember when I mentioned about this trip before.

And if you are wondering, these pictures were clicked in Phoenix. Obviously I wouldn't dare to wear a cotton jumpsuit in this super cold weather here.. Though these pictures were taken only 4 days ago!

Cheers!
Ritika

Jumpsuit: Forever 21 | Sandals: Franco Sarto Glinda via DSW | Clutch: Aldo | Sunglasses: Aldo | Watch: Michael Kors