SAFFRON SPICE

COAT: ASILIO | TROUSERS: ASILIO | TUBE TOP: BALMAIN x H&M | SHOES: JESSICA RICH COLLECTION | SUNGLASSES: JIMMY CHOO

Saffron is the most expensive spice ranging from $11 to $56 per gram for the highest quality crop because it is hand-labour intensive removing the threadlike stigmas. CNN once reported that saffron is equivalent to the price of gold or precious metals rightfully labelling it "red gold", so it's safe to say the colour saffron is the colour of wealth. This beautiful rich yellow, a perfect amalgamation of red and yellow, also represents power; from toga stripes in Rome, saffron veils at Roman weddings, buddhist monks with orange-saffron robes & being strictly worn by only emperors & nobility in China in ceremonial gatherings.

To me, being of Indian descent, saffron is a religious colour with mythological significance. Part of the Seven Chakras, the Saffron Chakra is the second-primary chakra known to embody healing powers for good health using colour vibration therapy. This came about in Hindu mythology through ayurvedic foods & medicines like the deep saffron colour of turmeric, the calm of the sunrise/sunset (sandhya) or the blazing colour of a fire (agni) which can represent both calm & chaos. Saturated saffron is the colour of saints (sadhus) & the sacred Svadhishthana chakra lotus symbolic of divine inner peace, holy bliss & spirituality.

Pantone's saffron colour called "Primrose Yellow" was a great prediction as this colour has moved into high fashion with Gucci's saffron leather loafers & the bright saffron lambskin Chanel; the perfect bold accessories. If you feel you cannot pull off saffron because it washes out a paler skin tone, opt for a saffron trouser or stand-out accessory worn away from your face. I did a touch up spray tan at BRONZED BY BLOOM to glow in this royal colour.

The inspiration for my look is Kiran's paella, the contrast of the deep yellow rice created by saffron threads to the pure white calamari rings on top. The merging of the two colours translated into my cuisine-inspired outfit. I chose to pair my ASILIO 'Senna Satin Wide Leg Pant' with my BALMAIN x H&M pure white zipper crop to lighten the coat, a perfectly balanced brown-saffron elastic bow belt & the ASILIO 'Raven Oversized Coat' with a beautiful wide collar & tie belt, JIMMY CHOO black & gold cat-eye frames & JESSICA RICH COLLECTION 'fancy stilettos'. Saffron is a sublime colour making me feel, well I can't say saintly, I'm not a saint!

Xo

Jyoti

PINCH OF SAFFRON

JEANS: RIVER ISLAND | BLAZER: ZARA | SHOES: GIVENCHY | BAG: CELINE | SUNGLASSES: DOLCE & GABBANA | WATCH: AUDEMARS PIGUET

I rarely ever dress down; that's been the case for as long as I can remember. I barely even own jeans. I'm more of a skirt, dress & trouser kinda girl. The main reason for that is because I barely find jeans long enough for me. So when I saw these jeans at River Island last month, I had to get them.

The jeans are high waisted so I added a crop top for a clean white look. Whenever I carry this Celine tie tote bag, I want to wear this blazer as well. They just go so well together. I added a rose gold touch with Givenchy sandals & an Audemars Piguet watch. And of course my favourite Dolce & Gabbana shades which I cannot get enough of.

:)

XO

Jyoti

LAYER CAKE

OUTFIT: KUNDAN PAARAS | SHOES: SAINT LAURENT | BAG: CELINE | SUNGLASSES: DOLCE & GABBANA

I've been trying to neutralize my closet lately after all the years of always choosing the brightest and boldest colour & ending up with a closet that isn't so fall/winter friendly. I guess that's what happens when you're always trying to escape the cold. 

This look came together so quickly as I took one look at this Kundas Paaras SS15 solid grey silk blouse & colour blocked skirt. Me, being a huge fan of matchy-matchy looks (GUILTY!), I paired the skirt with the Celine saffron yellow tie tote bag & Saint Laurent's dusty pink Jane patent sandals. 

The first time I laid my eyes on these gorgeous sunglasses was at Heathrow airport. I quickly popped into a Sunglass Hut and fell in love with this pair; a butterfly-shaped frame, embellished with hand-painted metal almond flowers & gold leaves adorning both front and temples. I hesitated since Canada Customs' allowance is only $800 (Like, seriously?) & the black velvet box, in true Dolce & Gabbana tradition, was just too beautiful to throw away. I thought to myself "If I still want them when I land, I will just get them in Toronto." Luckily, after searching about 5 Sunglass Huts, I finally did find them. And I also snagged the other pair for 40% off! God bless Canada.

The whole look is just so decadent; a silky grey base, layered with a spicy, aromatic saffron yellow and a creamy, smooth dulce de leche nude, with romantic floral sunglasses that are definitely the cherry on top of an already delicious looking cake.

XO 

Jyoti