Jamie Chung for Bello magazine April 2013 issue & Jessica Biel at the 2012 ESPY Awards
Images via patisallves.wordpress.com & imnotobsessed.com

Even though wearing white/cream is a really bad idea in India (it picks up dirt in less than 15 minutes and is a nightmare to wash afterwards), it’s about the only thing that is appealing to me right now in this oppressive Delhi heat. I have always been a fan of wearing a monochromatic white look (especially an all white salwar kameez!), but since I have been favoring little white dresses a bit too much this summer, I have to constantly find new ways to wear them again. A fun and summer-friendly way to revamp your look is to pair your dress up with colored accessories. Because it’s so hot, I generally prefer to keep the look clean by skipping the jewelry and just accentuating the outfit with a pair of bright shoes. But you can also go the Jamie Chung route (shown above) and add bright/neon statement jewelry. Because a breezy, easy-t0-style look is all you need in the summer, right?!

Below are some of my favorite white dress + bright shoe combinations available online right now. Hope you enjoy looking at them!

1) RUFFLED

Images via bloomingdales.com & zara.com

• BCBGeneration Front-Ruffle Strappy Dress + Zara Medium Height Sandal in Sea Green

2) TANK

Image via bloomingdales.com & nordstrom.com

• C&C California Dress – Eyelet + Sole Society Sheila Sandal

3) STRAPPED

Images via bloomingdales.com

• Dolce Vita Dress – Jeralyn Tropical Embroidery + Ivanka Trump Pumps- Coral Neon Patent

4) WRAP

Images via asos.com & zara.com

• Love Dress with Wrap Front + Zara Combination High Heel Sandal in Blue

5) MAXI

 Images via nastygal.com & asos.com

• Nasty Gal Heaven Sent Maxi Dress + Asos Highgate Heeled Sandals in Multi

6) DROP WAIST

Image via bloomingdales.com & forever21.com

• Quotation: Sanctuary Dress – Lace Ballet + Forever 21 Faux Patent Leather Sandals in Aqua

7) PENCIL

Images via asos.com & zara.com

• River Island Body-Conscious Embossed Pencil Dress + Zara High Heel Shoes with Ankle Strap in Orange

P.S. – Check out blogger Arushi Khosla from Bohemian Like You wear this look to perfection over here.

xoxo,

SK

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Let’s go down memory lane, shall we? I have been blogging for a while now, albeit with breaks, so I thought it would be fun to share some of the most popular posts on this website. Here are the top six posts, in reverse order, as of today:

6) Heart-Shaped Sunglasses— The Cutest Sunglasses Ever!

I LOVE these sunglasses, but when I wrote this post, I wasn’t sure if other girls in their 20s would love them as much as I do! Most of the visitors on this blog are well out of there cute teenage phase, and let’s just face it, these sunglasses are a little silly and childish. But going by the popularity of the post, it’s good to know that no matter how old we are, we women still have a fun little child within us.

5) Guide to Gorgeousness

Those slight changes in my fashion and beauty routine that make all the difference and leave me feeling confident and beautiful. What works for you?

4) Work That Velvet!

Clockwise: Zac Posen Fall 2010, Ralph Lauren Fall 2010, Roberto Cavalli Fall 2010, Nanette Lepore Fall 2010

I am still not too crazy about velvet, prefering it in low doses, but revisiting this post is inspiring me to take a leaf out of Roberto Cavalli’s book and pair sheer fabrics with velvet during the slightly cooler months.

3) Game For Women’s Brogues?

I honestly never thought that I would ever want these, but after seeing the Candela mesh lace oxfords (shown above), I realized that it’s possible to find a place for them in a girly girl’s wardrobe as well. Every now and then I come across a pair of brogues/oxfords with a feminine touch, and my love for these shoes revives.

2) Sprucing Up the 1950s Ladylike Style for Now!

I am surprised that this post did so well, but it looks like we all love our vintage influences! I don’t have a lot of mid-length skirts and dresses in my closet since they are hard to find, but they are so flattering and I feel so classy every time I wear them. And with celebrities like Diane Kruger and Rose Byrne being spotted in them recently, we know that this trend isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.

1) Where Size Zero Is UGLY!

Probably the only place in the world where men won’t dread the “Am I looking fat?” question. As they say, beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder.

xoxo,
SK

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Christian Louboutin Hot Grey Sandals in rose and teal
Individual images via christianlouboutin.com

I’ll admit, as much as I love color, I consciously buy shoes in neutral colors, simply because I’m a girl on a budget, and I can get more wear out of them. But every once in a while, I come across a  shoe that I can’t seem to keep my mind off of, in which case I’m willing to make an exception. My only two rules are that a) they are affordable, and b) they go with plenty of clothes in my closet.

The Christian Louboutin hot grey sandals featured above are from the Spring 2013 collection and have been spotted on various celebrities like Olivia Palermo, Michelle Jenner, and Blanca Suarez. I like that the colors, both rose and teal, are bright and summer-appropriate, and the ruched knotted detail is super cute and girly. Being Louboutins, however, they come with heavy price tag of $1,045, which is way out of my budget. I recently found these bow sandals from Mango (featured below), and I couldn’t be happier with my find. They are suede, ankle-strap sandals with a knotted front just like the hot grey sandals, except that these have a bow instead of the ruched detail. They also feature a visible platform, which I much prefer over the hot grey sandals’ hidden one.

Mango bow sandals in black, nude, and fuchsia
Individual Images via mango.com

If you, like me, love the design of these Christian Louboutin hot grey sandals but can’t afford them, then at just $79.99, Mango’s bow sandals are a superb alternative. They are versatile enough to be paired with everything from skirts and dresses to skinny jeans and trousers, and I can’t wait to pick up the fuchsia ones!

Kisses,
SK

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