In Spotlight: Tommy Hilfiger

Do you suffer with a feeling of looting a store? I do. I strongly do, and that too only for one single brand – Tommy Hilfiger. Remember here when I talked about the sizing problem and the t-shirt issues I face in day to day life? Well, it seems God answered my prayers! He listened to me and showed me the way of Tommy Hilfiger! (too dramatic ehh..??)
Okay, maybe I am exaggerating a little, but people you got to check out their stuff (if you haven't already). It won’t be wrong if I say I love everything they make.. now and forever! The thing is whenever I enter their store, there is not ‘one’ thing which I dislike! I love everything there.

I am falling in love with stripes all over again. I think no one does stripes better than them! And more than that, they make really, really good stuff for women with curves (of course, they make small sizes too). But what I mean here is – their t-shirts fit me like a glove! I recently bought myself tons of them – since I just cannot get enough of it! Their dresses, pants, blouses all are made to be worn in real life (unlike many other brands which look good only on the models or mannequins)..

It is growing like an addiction for me, I feel this instant urge of driving to the store and just checking the stuff every 10 days. I am usually the first one to know about their new designs and collections in the stores! It won't be wrong if I say the Phoenix store crew has started to recognize me! Ha ha..
I am a true TH fan!

I'm a designer of more than clothes. I am a designer of a very creative concept. ~ Tommy Hilfiger

Disclaimer: This is NOT a sponsored post. All views are my own. Yes, I love TH that much, just decided to write it all!

Cheers!

Ritika

I won The Liebster Award

I have been awarded with the Liebster Award by my lovely blogger friend Krithi from Confession of A travel-hoo-lic ;)). She loves to travel and blogs about the places she travels to and writes very honest reviews about make-up products. I thank you Krithi for the award :)

For those of you who don't know, The Liebster Award is given to the up and coming bloggers who have less than 200 followers. Blogging is about building a nice community and I believe it's a great way to connect with other bloggers and give your readers a few new blogs to follow!

Here are the rules for the Liebster Award -

• Thank the person who nominated you and link back to their blog.
• Answer the 11 questions given by the nominated blog.
• Create 11 new questions for your nominees.
• Paste a Liebster Award picture into your blog.
• Nominate a minimum of 4 bloggers and mention them in your post. (Of course let them know on their page too)!

1. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you choose and why?
Of all the places I have been to, I loved the Ottawa city in Canada. The beauty and the history of that city excites me, it felt like I could never get enough or never get bored of the art and the culture of that city! The people are so warm and smiling and helpful –even to strangers and travelers. The food is so delicious. The architecture is so picturesque! I won't mind living there forever..

2. What is your favorite meal?
I would say Lunch. And my favorite cuisine is Thai. I love their Yellow Curry and Jasmine Rice. And I prefer it spicy!

3. What is the first thing you do in the morning?
As soon as I open my eyes, I check the time in the alarm clock on my bedside (to check how much time I have left to be on the bed – and how weird it is that within milliseconds my brain calculates the time left – even though I am like half asleep then!). And once I am up, I drink a glass of water, freshen up and go for a morning run!

4. How many lipsticks do you own?
Being a woman, I would say counting is bad.. (very bad).. If we start counting our dresses, shoes, make-up items  etc. – then the world’s economy may come to a stop! Huhh!..
Well, jokes apart, I guess I own about 20 or so..

5. Where and what time of day do you usually write?
I write usually in the afternoons or in the evenings. I believe in the old-fashioned way. I write my blog posts in a diary which I always keep in my handbag (Inspiration can strike anywhere, anytime, you see.. and I like to be prepared for that!). And then, I copy it on the blog, adding a few pictures..

6. Is there anything about yourself that you would like to change or are totally uncomfortable about?
Yes, actually there is.. I am a Cancerian, hence I tend to be protective towards my loved ones.. And some times, this protective urge becomes so strong, I start controlling them, deciding for them – like what they should or should not do.. and I know it’s not a good thing, so I try to tone it down - I keep working on it.. always..

7. Do you have a pet?
As of now, I don’t, however I had one in childhood – A Pomeranian female dog. Though, I have a strange kind of connection with cats, not sure how and why.. But I am certainly a dog person. I love, love, love dogs (that is an understatement).. I will definitely own a dog (or dogs) as soon as the circumstances are favorable!

8. Best book you have read recently?
I am a die-hard fan of the Romance Fiction. I love to get lost into the fiction world. It’s the best time of my day when I could simply forget about all my worries and live in a different world altogether! I recently read The Twilight Saga – and loved it!

9. Beauty product you can’t live without
It has to be a lip balm. I already did a post on my (not so) small collection. I hate the feeling of dry lips!

10. Gold or Silver?
Gold, any day.. so elegant..

11. Diamond or Gold?
Diamonds.. for sure..

Now I would also like to award and tag a few blogger friends with the Liebster Award -

• Asta from Cactus and Cucumber
• Kajal from In The Blue
• Maneet from In Pursuit of Myself
• Kalyani from Klassy Style Files
• Jasmine from Hues N Views
• Shabana from The Silver Kick Diaries 

I'd like to extend a formal invitation to you ladies to answer the questions and pass it on..

My set of 11 questions for you all are -

1. What’s your all-time favorite movie?
2. What do you do to keep fit?
3. What is one skill or hobby you've always wanted to learn?
4. What quality do you find most attractive in others?
5. If you had a magic lamp, what would you wish for?
6. If you have some spare time, what do you do?
7. Are you a planner? Or are you spontaneous?
8. What meal or dish do you make that kicks ass?
9. What’s something you regret, and how would you change it if you could?
10. If any character from a novel could be your best friend, who would you want it to be and why?
11. Which are the 3 blogs you read everyday?

Looking forward to your answers to these.. :)

Cheers!

Ritika

Skirting Around Delhi

Before it gets too cold, it's better to take your favorite skirts and dresses out for a spin! I did the same last night when I went out for a family dinner in Delhi. Though I wanted to wear a dress, but then the idea of wearing a sweater with one of my favorite vintage skirt sounded better. You wouldn't believe if I tell you that I bought this skirt from a vintage store in Phoenix, a week before coming to India! And I had been wanting (and waiting) for a good occasion to wear it out! It's such a beautiful skirt and in prime condition! Yesterday night was perfect. We had some crazy fun - a family dinner is never boring! What say?

I chose to wear a bright colored sweater with this black and white printed silk skirt. I could have easily opted for a monochrome blouse with it, however, I wanted to add some color to the outfit. Hence, I wore a bright pink sweater with it. Wearing heels in India is not a very good idea, especially when the roads are not heels friendly.. Anyways, I also wanted to add some edge to this otherwise girly skirt, hence I opted for these leather boots. These are oh-so comfortable and chic looking! I could never get enough of them!

On another note, I just realized today that I have already spent 4 weeks in India, good times simply fly! And this weekend I am travelling to Jammu (on a religious trip)..
What's new at your end? Share with me..

Cheers!
Ritika

Sweater: Tommy Hilfiger | Skirt: Vintage (similar here) | Shoes: Cole Haan | Watch: Invicta

Diwali Special

As it appears I am enjoying my stay in India, way more than I had expected! I believe this is the best time to be in India when the weather is so good and the markets are flooded with all the festivities..
No wonder I am having a great time here. Last week I traveled to Kanpur (my hometown). It was my mother’s birthday hence the celebrations were doubled! I baked a cake for her too, which she cut! And in her words, ‘it was heavenly delicious’.. Happy Times!
I also met my old friends and extended family – which was wonderful! We laughed, remembered those old days when we used to chat for hours, play pranks on each other and what not! Old Friends are 'Gold Friends' to say the least..
And then.. this weekend we celebrated Diwali at home (after like two years).. So this is all I have been engaged in to for the past few days.. And whenever I get some free time, I spend it in blogging..

Oh and did I mention I have shopped non-stop! (Ha.. now that’s nothing unexpected, is it?) Well the difference is I have been shopping all kinds of Indian ethnic wear.. which I am gonna take back to Phoenix with me.. (yes, that's the plan)!
As much as I love India, I have mixed feelings for this wonderful country too.. but let’s leave this subject for some other day..
Undoubtedly, my time here is just flying.. and we also have some more traveling plans in the coming weeks (I am looking forward to it!)

Here are few pictures we clicked on the eve of Diwali.. This lovely Lehenga-choli was gifted to me by my lovely husband..

P.S. Linking this post to IFB Project # 121: Skirting Around. Check here for complete details.

Cheers!
Ritika

Lehenga-Choli-Duppata: Globus, India | Shoes: Metro Shoes, India | Gold Jewelry: Gifted