I was just talking about this with my boyfriend the other day, and I just HAD to blog about it! There are so many memories attached with this cute little egg-shaped gadget. I first saw the tamagotchi when I was in 8^th grade. My friend had just come back from the States (we lived in Panama at that time) and brought it along with her and I had no idea what it was or what it did at the time. Honestly, I thought it was some kind of pager in a really cute casing because it beeped so much! But then one random day, literally overnight, it became the latest “it” thing and everyone just had to have it! It took our school (and every school, really!) by a storm!

For all of the people who have absolutely no idea what I’m talking about , the tamagotchi is a digital pet, which was first launched around 1996. Basically, you buy the pet of your choice (dog, cat, fish, etc) and your job is to take care of it the way you would a real pet. You have to feed him, play with him, clean up after he does his business etc and if you don’t do it well, the pet falls sick or EVEN worse, DIE!! And you don’t want that on your conscience now, do you??:P

Now, I’ve never really had a pet before (we move around so much, it’s just not very feasible) so the idea of having a virtual pet at that time, which DID look virtual and not like those creepy ones they make today that look so freakishly real, was very appealing! I practically begged my parents for days to buy me one. They are the really conservative “concentrate on your studies” kind of parents, so it took a LOT of begging, but eventually my stubbornness won and they got me a tamagotchi dog in a pretty red casing. Of course, the greedy person that I am, I also secretly wanted a bear and a penguin, but I made my peace with a dog!

The funniest part was that guys really got into it as well, and although they picked “manly” pets like dinosaurs and aliens, it was just so funny to see their “maternal instincts” come out over a piece of gadget! Of course, it was only a matter of time before they got banned in schools! Our teachers used to be teaching and we would all be busy mothering our tamagotchis! But, honestly, they shouldn’t have been! They should have been a legit home economics class experiment, in my opinion!  As it  is, we had this experiment in our Home Ec. class where we were supposed to make dolls and carry them with us everywhere for a whole week, pretending like they were our real babies. We had men (well, more like adolescent teenage boys at the time!) pushing strollers and carrying baby bottles and other baby stuff with them all over school! HILARIOUS!

And it was only a matter of time until parents got involved with all the insanity, because guess who was taking care of our pets, while we were at school? And we all know how tech savvy most parents are, right? It became one of their favorite tea-time conversations, where they all laughed and one-upped each other on how they accidentally killed the pet. And we would just cross our arms, give them mean looks and think, “How COULD they do this!!” Yup, everyone who ever owned this gadget has some disturbing “What my parents did” story to tell.

So, did you also own a tamagotchi? If you did, share your story!! And if you didn’t, I would love to hear about something that was a “big deal” when you were back in school! And please don’t say Facebook; not because I’ve something against Facebook, but because the idea of Facebook being launched when you were STILL in middle/high school is really depressing and makes me feel a gazillion years old!! Not cool, people. Not cool!!

Lots of Love,

SK

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L to R: Drew Barrymore leaving a West Village photo studio in New York City, Jessica Alba at the Fall 2010 Dior Haute Couture fashion show in Paris

Don’t Drew Barrymore and Jessica Alba look adorable? I love the understated floral print of both the dresses (with emphasis on understated there!) and I love how both the celebrities paired it up with minimalist jewelry and a no-fuss, casual hairdo. It’s the perfect look for a brunch or a lunch date – ultra-feminine, effortless and totally doable.

I find both the looks so cute that I can’t even decide which one I like better. I’m totally digging the length and print of Drew Barrymore’s dress; it has a very vintage vibe to it. And topped with those retro pink sunglasses and red suede pumps and her outfit just pops! I la-la love it! And I’m still trying to figure out how that woman can wear red lipstick and still look so cute?!?! I mean it’s a RED lipstick; it even gives Emma Watson a grown-up glamorous touch! Of course, I’m saying it in a good way; I would LOVE to be able to wear red lipstick without looking too done up!

If you’re digging this look as much as I am, here’s how you can get a similar look for cheap ($100 or less per item!):

Oasis Japanese Ditsy pintuck dress, Nine West Escher Peep Toe Pumps, Forever21 Heart Variety Necklace, Steve Madden Oversized Round Animal Print with Braided Temple Sunglasses, Nordstrom Crystal Collection Single Strand Bracelet

Doesn’t the crocodile texture of these Nine West Escher peep toes look gorgeous against the Oasis floral dress!?! And those Steve Madden sunglasses are perfect to bring a pop of color to any outfit.

Coming to Jessica Alba, I love the summery chiffon fabric of her Christian Dior floral dress. I also like the way she paired the dress with that braided belt; it certainly gives her waist and bust more definition. And you guys have already read me raving about cat eye sunglasses, haven’t you?!?!

And now for all the women who don’t have Dior-friendly pockets, check out my very affordable finds, below.

ModCloth Somebody Remembers the Dress, Aldo GUTENBERG Peep Toe Pump, Esprit Women's 19279 Resin Sunglasses, Lauren by Ralph Lauren Earrings Goldtone Mixed Metal Hoop, Aldo VISSERING clutch, Forever21 Royal Filigree Bangle, Forever21 Serpent Chain Trim Bracelets

This dress from ModCloth is totally my style! I love the bustier top and tulle petticoat that peeps out of the dress. So cute! And the dress even comes with that detachable belt. Score! And talking about scoring, the cuff bracelet and bangles are from Forever 21, which, in my opinion, is like the best store for affordable costume jewelry. They have a ton of variety and most pieces are less than $10! Now, that’s a bargain!

So, what do you all think? Is this look worth the splurge, or would you go for the steal instead? And which celebrity’s look do you like better? Would love to hear your opinion, ladies!

And until next time then, stay stylish!

SK

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Tanvi from The Fabulous Life of Not-So-Rich and Infamous tagged me a while ago on 10 things I cannot/do not do. If you haven’t visited her blog yet, DO IT!! She is a super versatile blogger which is what I love about her blog – you just never know what there is in store for you! She does posts on outfits, cooking, movies, her life and my personal favorite, health and fitness. Her passion for fitness is extremely motivating; she makes you want to get your lazy butt up and do something! Yes, people I’ve used my treadmill a lot more times since I’ve started reading her blog!!

So, now, moving on to the tag, here are 10 things I cannot/do not do:

I cannot go to bed without brushing my teeth. If I eat in the middle of the night, which I almost always do (hi, Dipti!:p), I go and brush again.

I cannot go without having pizza once a week. It’s mostly a cheese craving. I absolutely love cheese and have to have it in some form or another EVERY week.

I cannot start off my day on a positive note until I have had a cup of tea. I only have one a day, but I have to have my chai! It’s a really bad habit that I developed some time in the 6 years I lived in Delhi.

I cannot live without talking to my boyfriend at least once a day. God save him if he doesn’t call!

I cannot live in a house infested with rats, mice or other rodents. If I find one, I WILL move! I know sounds ridiculous but I HATE them! Something happens to me when I look at their ugly tails…OK I need to stop talking about them because something is happening to me right NOW! Trust me, I’m NOT exaggerating!

I do not smoke and can’t be committed to anyone who does. If I love someone, I cannot help but care about their health, which means no smoking!

I do not judge people or make friends on the basis of how people look or what they wear. That’s just a very mean thing to do!

I do not pick up calls from numbers I don’t recognize. Actually, I barely answer any calls! As Lady Gaga says, “Call all you want, but there’s no one home, and you’re not gonna reach my telephone!”

I do not meet men I’ve befriended over the Internet in person, unless we have common friends and they are all there, as well. Basically, I wouldn’t meet them alone. I meet women though, which could be considered sexist, but oh well!

I do not believe in any kind of dieting. I absolutely LOVE food and pretty much always sound like a pregnant woman who gets random food urges at random hours! So, how can I ever give it up? I eat what I want, when I want, but now I’ve learned the art of having the right portions and working out if I’ve indulged more than my metabolism can handle.

OK so, like before, I’m tagging anyone and everyone who’s interested in this tag. I have two more tags pending. Tamanna‘s What’s in My Bag tag, which I’ll do as soon as my camera gets fixed and Dipti’s My Sins against Gender Stereotypes tag, which I’m still struggling with! I’m extremely girly and I can’t even think of one! Even as a kid, I refused to wear jeans or pants and only wanted to wear dresses. And God, I gave my mom hell over trying to cut my hair short. She tricked me once into getting a boy cut and I still haven’t forgiven her for that!! Oh and try asking me to throw a ball or catch one, then you’ll REALLY know! Yup, I’m THAT girl!

More coming up later this week!

xoxo,

SK

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As you all know, Paris Haute Couture Week was held last week, and I’ve been spending whatever time I get obsessing over all the collections. Since the Cathy Horyn article, many have been talking about the future and possible death of couture, which is really sad. Often, when I’m checking out ready to wear, I somehow get sidetracked and end up in couture, and, well, end up staying there! From the decadent, truly one-of-a-kind gowns to the larger-than-life hair and makeup, it all just takes you to a world of fantasy. And caught up in all that fantasy, I often imagine how gorgeous I’d look flouncing around in an Elie Saab or a Zuhair Murad. Oh and I also end up sending pictures of the dresses to my boyfriend, who by now is fine-tuned to reply back with an “Oh, you would look like an angel/princess in this,” every time he gets such weirdo emails from me!

Along with Elie Saab and Zuhair Murad, who are clearly the obvious choice, here are some of my favorites from Fall 2010 Couture Week. It was truly a daunting task to pick from so many exquisite pieces, but I managed to pick ten of my favorite ones. Take a look!

Clockwise: Givenchy, Christian Dior, Elie Saab, Zuhair Murad, Valentino, Christian Dior, Zuhair Murad, Elie Saab, Armani Privé, Valentino

Which ones are your dreams made of and which ones would you like to see on the red carpet? Would love to hear back from you, lovelies!

xoxo,

SK

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New York weather has been very unpredictable of late, or as many people like to call it — it’s been bipolar! On some days, it’s hot as hell and on others, it’s raining and there are thunderstorms. The humidity causes my hair to become unruly and twice its size, so I definitely don’t leave it down a lot these days. My go-to, humidity-proof hairstyle this season, besides the side braid of course, has been the high/topknot bun.

Clockwise: Bottega Veneta Spring 2010, Yves Saint Laurent Spring 2010, Lanvin Spring 2010, Luella Spring 2010

I don’t usually like buns; something about them reminds me of beauty pageants and proms. The high bun, however, is growing on me. It takes just a few minutes, is super easy to do, and instantly takes your bad hair blues away! I usually just tie my hair in a really high ponytail, twist it around in a circle on top of my head, pin the ends with bobby pins and top it off with a headband. It looks like the kind on the Bottega Veneta Spring/Summer 2010 runway (also shown above); messy, undone and I don’t even have to tame my flyaways! It’s perfect for a casual day look. For the night, (and I haven’t tried this yet) I would possibly braid the ponytail before tying it in a bun or make a neat one a la Ashley Greene (shown below). On an aside, how cute does it look on her?!?!

Celebrities like Jennifer Lopez, Sarah Jessica Parker and Whitney Port have also been channeling Lanvin’s Spring/Summer 2010 runway, with a tightly tied ponytail that is teased until the hair is big and puffy before it’s tied into a bun. I have to admit, I’m not really into this kind! And there is the other kind shown over at Marc Jacobs’ Spring/Summer 2010, which, honestly, is so tight that just looking at it gives me a headache. Oh and for some reason it always reminds me of Ram’s hair from the old Ramayana series! Anyway, the point is that I’ve mostly been obsessed with the loose, effortless ones, featured below.

Like all updos, this style brings all the attention to your face, neck and collar bones. So, remember to enhance those cheekbones with a little blush, do up your eyes or your lips and go for a pair of statement earrings or a necklace.

It’s a cute, fun, playful updo that every girl should try out, so if you haven’t tried it out yet, give it a shot; you might just like what you see! And don’t forget to come back here and tell me how it went.

Love,

SK

P.S. – Go check out the über stylish Denni from Chicmuse. She totally rocks this trend!

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