ULTRA VIOLET

OUTFIT: GHOST LABEL | SHOES: JESSICA RICH COLLECTION

Pantone announced 'ultra violet' as the colour of the year 2018. On that note, the Milla Jovovich movie Ultraviolet was light years ahead of its' time set in 2078 & of course, I'm an addict for virus outbreak movies & my crystal colour is amethyst so when I saw this stunning grand hue in Ghost Label's purple velvet track suit with organza trim, I just had to add it to my purple series. 

I chose to pair my ultra violet track suit with perspex pumps to show off my purple pedi, a sparkled purple lip & no accessories because that would be TOO much purple. Lol. 

We've seen this symbolic Prince-ly shade in Purple Reign, in the age of Warhol & in the velveteen robes of Kings & Queens representing a sense of royalty & majestic elegance. Now, this cosmo purple has taken over menswear, Gucci runways & the three C's of trends: cars, cosmetics & clothing. 

The New York Times states "The future is ... purple" so achieve grapeness & add this ultra violet beam to your wardrobe! 

XO

Jyoti 

FISHING FOR COMPLIMENTS

Fishnet has a delicate yet durable appeal; such a soft mesh fabric of intricate diamond shaped woven knit can be strong enough to capture & hold creatures of the sea.

The fishnet is a micro trend within the sock trend & even transitioning into clothing which accentuates a woman's shape & form. Wearing mesh or fishnet gives fashion forward women some edge by hinting at this fashion tip taken from punk fashion without going all out grunge.

This hosiery started showing up on runways, on Instagram & in street style; everyone seems to have a pair of mesh tights in their wardrobe or even their mother's racier day's wardrobe; you rarely see a hole in 20 denier fishnets so your mom may have a pair or two laying around!

The best way to wear fishnet stockings without looking like you stepped out of the cast of The Rocky Horror Picture Show is to have fishnet peeking through & layered within your outfit as a versatile & affordable trend piece.

The top 4 ways to wear fishnets:

1. Under ripped denim.

2. Peeping through your ankle with pants & closed pumps.

3. Showing the fishnet waist band.

4. Wearing it under an oversized hoody or jacket.

My sporty look is number 4 wearing a mesh capri bodysuit over a NIKE training bra layered with a NIKE oversized hoodie, fishnet socks & JESSICA RICH COLLECTION'S perspex pumps. You want to keep your shoes a neutral shade because the rule of sock fashion is: the crazier the sock, the simpler the shoe. The yellow Nike symbol pops with my yellow nails & the chest mesh over my Nike check becomes the focal point.

Needless to say, I'm HOOKED to this trend, you never know who's attention you will CATCH wearing fishnets & I went "wo-MAN OVERBOARD" with my mesh!

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Jyoti

CERULEAN BLUE

BOMBER: ZARA MEN | PANTS: ZARA MEN | CROP TOP: PRADEGAL | BAG: CHANEL | BOOTS: EGO SHOES

"...not just blue, its not turquoise. It's not lapis. It's actually cerulean." - Miranda Priestly, The Devil Wears Prada 

I've been a bit obsessed with blue lately; it's calming, representing the sky and the sea & often associated with depth & stability.

The rich colour of my periwinkle polish stands out against my fashionable oceanic blue hues like an unexpected pop of colour. I wore my men's Zara navy sport track pants with solid greys for a fresh-vibrant look. My grey crop top from Pradegal paired so nicely with my similar shade grey bomber & translucent boots.

XO

Jyoti