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Normally when I wear a bodycon (read ‘sexy’) dress like this, I automatically tend to choose sexy stiletto heels to go with it. Guess that’s my personal style – the way I like to dress up, in a feminine and classic way.

So when I opted to wear ankle length boots with this dress, I felt completely different. I was not feeling my usual feminine self, rather quite edgy. You know, I look at people (and bloggers) who sport bohemian and edgy style so effortlessly.. it’s very fascinating to me, so today I thought why not dress up that way! Needless to say the husband was all over me – flirting all the time.. and kept teasing me saying "You only need an electric guitar and you are ready to perform on a stage!" LOL..

On other note, I am very much in a Fall mood specially after returning from Canada, where I was lucky enough to experience much colder weather than Phoenix at this time of the year, however, Fall seems to be nowhere in the plan for another month over here. Anyways, I am traveling next month again. and hope the weather over there would be better than Phoenix :-D

You might have seen me wearing this dress earlier here.

Cheers!
Ritika

Dress: H&M (similar here & here) | Shoes: Cole Haan | Bag: Thrifted | Watch: Titan | Sunglasses: Ray Ban | Wrist-band: New Delhi, India

Slow Days

So it happened last Tuesday when me and and my husband came home early from office, packed our bags, hopped on a plane and flew to Oakland. Yep, just like that! It was a 2 day - super short, super awesome trip!

What a wonderful break from the burning heat of Phoenix. Let me tell you it was lovely out there..
We ate some delicious food, drove to the Napa valley, did some sight seeing in the beautiful towns called Sonoma and Concord. And we flew back to Phoenix on Thursday night.. like I said - short and crisp!
Ah, I'll just let the pictures do the rest of the talking...

{P.S. Only while editing the pictures, I noticed that our outfits were color coordinated! (I swear, it was not planned)}.

Cheers!
Ritika

Dress: Tommy Hilfiger | Leggings: Tommy Hilfiger | Shoes: Clarks | Watch: Michael Kors | Sunglasses: Oakley | Bag: Thrifted
Green Shirt: American Eagle | Jeans: American Eagle | Scarf: Levis | Sunglasses: Ray Ban | Shoes: Converse

Red all about you

Red is officially my favorite color. It has been my favorite since childhood, or as far as I can remember! I still remember I was in green house in school, and I used to feel so jealous and sad at the same time, since I was not selected in the Red house (just so I could wear Red monogrammed t-shirts on Saturday’s)!
P.S. The house selection was just a random thing, nothing fancy about it.

There was also a time (when I was not in to fashion blogging), I used to have more than what you call ‘normal’ count of red clothes in my wardrobe! Be it red shirts, dresses, blouses or skirts – everything used to be more or less red, just cause the color red has a special place in my heart.

For me – Red is the color of passion, the color of love.. Red can be seen so prominently in the nature - the gift of love - a red rose, the first red rays of the rising sun, the red flames of fire, the red color of our blood, the red color of the blushed cheeks of a newborn, the red leaves of autumn – for me, this color is so beautiful, it is beyond words.

I have a confession to make - While shopping, secretly my eyes look for anything and everything in ‘red’. Red is such a stong color that it can attract anyones’ attention! Of course it has to be my favorite color.

This red blouse looks as good in person as it does in these pictures. It is not only airy and light but also made of soft cotton – perfect for Phoenix summers! 

Also, if you were thinking I am finally ‘over’ the bohemian phase, then, here – with this post, I proved you wrong, my friend(s). I am still very much in love with bohemian fashion. Summers make you feel that way (trust me)..

Linking this post to IFB Project# 105

Cheers!
Ritika

Blouse: JCPenney Outlet Store (Try this from UO, also Free People makes tons of fabulous pieces - here, here & here) | Skirt: Tommy Hilfiger | Sandals: Franco Sarto Glinda via DSW | Bag: Kenneth Cole (thrifted) | Bangles: New Delhi, India | Watch: Fossil | Sunglasses: Aldo

Two Hearts - Two Years

Continued.. Oh well, I have so much to talk (blog?) about, not sure where do I start from? OK, so here we go, I gave you guys a hint last night that yesterday was my second marriage anniversary and boy, we had an amazing day together!

We shopped, walked, watched movie, we ate, sipped coffees, chilled out in a park, dined-out and much more! It was a Monday, so both of us took the day off and just went out, had a fun day together (like always), missed families (back in India) and celebrated – just the two of us!

Here are some pictures from yesterday! Fresh and Nice - 

Let's take a pause here (don't just scroll yet) and discuss why I changed clothes! I did, because I loved that dress (actually it was his idea to swap dresses, since he bought me that dress and wanted me to wear it ASAP! Yes, he is impatient like that, however, too lazy to change himself!

And I always do as he say (ok, most of the times... alright sometimes! bahhh..)!!

Then we left the mall and headed to our favorite coffee place and relaxed our feet in the park - -

In case, you haven't noticed yet, I curled my hair (myself!), how does it look?? Likey-Likey?? LOL..  

Finally, it was time to go all formal and have a nice romantic dinner with him! Phoenix weather is awesome these days (hope you would have got it by now, since I have not cringed about the weather for such a long time!)

We went home, relaxed for a while and before he knew, I slipped in to my sexy dress and high heels and was all set to leave! He loved my dress so much that he could not stop complementing ALL NIGHT! Thank you love, once again! You know how to make me happy.. [blush.. blush..]

And a big thank you to all my family, friends and e-world friends for your warm wishes! We love you all!! Muahh.. Muahh..

These last two pictures are the courtesy of iPhone, hence the poor quality! Forgive me :)

Well, which look did you like the most? I am not telling you my favorite yet ;)

Cheers

Ritika & Gaurav

Outfit 1-

Dress: Charlotte Russe (similar here and here)

Denim Vest: Papaya

Belt: Target

Watch: Michael Kors

Clutch: Target

Bangle & Cuff: New Delhi

Shoes: Payless (No more available, but I love these and these)

Outfit 2 -

Dress - Tommy Hilfiger

Bag: Wilsons Leather

Shoes: same as above

Bangle & Cuff: New Delhi

Outfit 3 -

Dress: Thrifted

Shoes: Payless

Watch: Fossil (similar in white)

Hand cuff: New Delhi

Pendant Necklace & Earrings: Gifted by husband

Over-sized

Typical summers have started here. Spring came and went in a blink of eye! It's Phoenix people! The summers are so dry and hot here, that the temperature usually rises up to 50 degrees Celsius (above 120 degrees Fahrenheit)!

This also means it's time for skirts to come out and re-appear after their (short) hibernation period. It's such an irony that few states in U.S. are still experiencing snow and I am already wearing mini's here!
Anyhow, before I go all crazy with skirts and shorts, I want to soak up all the pants and jeans I can. Because, when it gets hot here, you can barely think of wearing full-legged bottoms.

These pictures were taken today! And before I pack all my sweatshirts and jackets for next winters, I wanted to wear this lovely yellow sweatshirt which was a thrift find. It's a bit over-sized and that is what makes it more special to me.
I paired it with a good fitting pair of cropped trousers and accessorized it with a pop-colored necklace and a chunky watch. I am really digging the color yellow these days. Check out my previous post for more splash of yellow!
Hope you all enjoyed your weekend and are ready to fight the Monday-blues again!

Cheers
Ritika

Sweatshirt: Thrifted (The Arc of Tempe Thrift Shop)
Pants: Loft
Shoes: Nine West (similar here and here)
Watch: Michael Kors
Necklace: Lux Accessories (similar here and here)
Sunglasses: American Eagle

Note -This post is an entry to this IFB Project.