A Summer Dress.

Hello everyone.

Time for Wardrobe Wednesday. The temperature in Bangalore is soaring and "A Summer Dress" is the perfect way to beat the summer heat. This week's post is very special to me because I am wearing my favorite designer Ashley Zaba outfit and Lotus Mendes goddess rings.

I am wearing
Aguilla dress courtesy Ashley Zaba.
Goddess ring courtesy Lotus Mendes
Green Cardigan - Old (as seen in Green Fever)
Electric Blue Heels - Van Huesen (as seen in Green Fever - thrifted it during Van Huesen sale for 800 Rs)
Electric blue bag - Old (From Colaba Mumbai)
Nail Paint - Blue Lagoon Color bar.
Make up - M.A.C and Maybelline.



One thing that never goes out of style is "summer dress". Summer dress is comfortable, colorful, chic and perfect way to beat the summer heat.

On casual summer days where your plans don't involve much more than running to the grocery store, having lunch with friends or running errands, choose cool, comfortable clothes that you can wear all day.

I got my colorful summer dress from Ashley Zaba. Contemporary and innovative fashion label Ashley Zaba is stylish, chic, unique and colorful. Ashley Zaba label was founded in 2008. Since the conception Ashley Zaba has participated in various fashion shows in and around Ontario. Her label expanded to USA within a year of conception. The silhouette, design and cut of the dress is just perfect and very comfortable for everyday wear. The dress is so colorful, it did bring out the playful side in me. I couldn't stop jumping around during the entire shoot.

Accessories play a very important role when you wear a simple summer dress. Go for bold statement rings like I have. The Lotus Mendes goddess ring not only adds more color but also give a sophisticated touch to the outfit. Self-taught jewelry designer Victoria Cheatham is the creative genius behind Lotus Mendes collection. Her first collection comprises of an eclectic fusion of rawness, anarchy, opposites, symbolic messages and a mixture of new generation and tradition.

To me summer is about colors, I paired the dress with Electric blue heels and matching bag. I added more color with yellow stud earrings. Remember it's Summertime, and the dressing's easy. Crave-worthy dresses in this season's chicest length, compiled the best accessories is the mantra for comfortable,chic, stylish clothing for summer.

Summer is a chance flaunt your accessories and pretty dresses. Get them out of your closets today!

Learn more about Ashley Zaba. Check out my previous post Blue Night Falls were I got upclose and personal with Ashley Zaba.
You can buy this Aguila Dress through these links : http://www.parkerandpaige.com/product/aguila-razorback-mini-dress and http://www.ustrendy.com/store/product/41451/aguila-dress
You can win this amazing dress from Ashley Zaba and as well as the Lotus Mendes Goddess rings. Click on the image to participate!

For any queries on styling please feel free to contact me via Facebook, Twitter or drop me an email - stilettosdiary@gmail.com or leave a comment here :)

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My Birthday Bash Giveaway - Chance to win Ashley Zaba outfit,Lotus Mendes Goddess Ring and Sterling Silver Chain from Stilettos Diary

Hello everyone.

Well my birthday is just a month away. I thought I will do a big fat giveaway. Chance to win Ashley Zaba outfit, Lotus Mendes Goddess Rings and Sterling Silver chain from Stilettos Diary.

HOW TO WIN ALL THESE?? VERY SIMPLE.

1. JUST FINISH ALL TASKS ON THE RAFFLECOPTER.

2. REFER YOUR FRIENDS TO THIS GIVEAWAY (YOU CAN SHARE ON ALL SOCIAL WEBSITES, TWEET, FB, PIN IT, STUMBLE UPON,BLOG, MESSAGE, EMAIL.. CHOICE IS YOURS... ). REFER 10 OF YOUR FRIENDS TO THIS GIVEAWAY AND ASK THEM TO PARTICIPATE.

THE PERSON WHO REFERS THE MOST NUMBER OF PEOPLE TO THIS GIVEAWAY WINS THE ASHLEY ZABA DRESS, LOTUS MENDES GODDESS RING AND STERLING SILVER CHAIN FROM STILETTOS DIARY. (YES ALL THE GIFTS!! :))

WHY THE RAFFLECOPTER TASKS?? (WELL FROM RAFFLECOPTER I WILL RANDOMLY PICK 2 WINNERS. EACH WILL GET A LOTUS MENDES GODDESS RING).

P.S. PLEASE ENSURE THE TASK ON RAFFLECOPTER IS DONE. (SUPPORTING THE SPONSORS IS MUST).

NOW GET TO IT... SPREAD THE WORD..TWEET , FB , PIN IT, BLOG, MESSAGE, EMAIL ALL YOUR FRIENDS AND ASK THEM TO PARTICIPATE AND WIN!!!!!!

ALL THE BEST :). THE GIVEAWAY IS OPEN INTERNATIONALLY AND ENDS ON MAY 8TH. I SHALL ANNOUNCE THE WINNER ON MY BIRTHDAY MAY 9TH :)




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For any queries on styling please feel free to contact me via Facebook, Twitter or drop me an email - stilettosdiary@gmail.com or leave a comment here :)

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Blue Night Falls.

Hello everyone.

Time for Wardrobe Wednesday.

I am wearing

Blue night fall top and skirt - Courtesy Ashley Zaba
Chain : Aldo (gift) as seen in Leopard Love (worn as earrings)
Bracelet: Yebhi.com
Heels : Catwalk (got during 50% sale for 799 Rs).
Envelope Bag : crunchyfashion.com as seen in Leopard Love.
Makeup :M.A.C/ Maybelline. (I am wearing Watershine pure Maybelline lipstick and Revlon shimmer gloss).
Eyeliner - Maybelline color mix eye pencil (blue & green).



Today I would like to introduce a very talented fashion designer - Ashley Zaba. Contemporary and innovative fashion label Ashley Zaba is stylish, chic, unique and colorful.

Ashley Zaba label was founded in 2008. Since the conception Ashley Zaba has participated in various fashion shows in and around Ontario. Her label expanded to USA within a year of conception.

I am extremely honored (must say very lucky as well) to introduce Ashley Zaba and her creations to India. I asked her few questions about her, her inspiration and how her label originated and evolved. This is what she had to say...


1. Your where do you get your inspiration from and how you interpret it to your lovely design?

A lot of my inspirations come from countries or cities that I have travelled to, both literal or interpreted through books/tv/internet. The latest collection for spring summer 2012 was inspired from my travels at the start of 2011 to Colombia to visit a friend. I love the freedom travel gives you to go out of your confort zone and experience something new and thats what I want to convey through my designs.

2. In your earlier years, how did you decide that you eventually wanted to become a designer?

My mother was very inspriating in my earlier years (and still is now!), she is an avid artist, with painting, drawing and when my sister I am were small she would sew our skating or dance costumes. Into my teens going through school I excelled in art and fashion and with my love of designing and sewing I went on to pursuing an education in Fashion Design, at Fanshawe College in London, Ontario

3. Who is your inspiration?

I do not have one set inspiration, I feel everyday I am seeing something new and fresh that is pulling me in different ways. A fasination of mine right now are aerial country photos in this book my sister gave me called Earth from Above 365 Days by Yann Arthus-Bertrand

4. Does the preparation of a season's collection take time?

The preparation of a collection does take time. I start with a concept board, similar to anything you see on polyvore or pinterest with all the photos/colour stories/fabrics anything at all really!! From there I search for fabrics and trims and anything else that will inspire my choices once I start sketching the designs. As soon as I have a clear direction in concept and textiles I will go into sketching lots of different designs until I can select my final edits. From there I will go into production, and because I am an emerging designer I sew all the samples for the various photoshoots as well as my sales rep. I would ideally love 4 months to work solely on the next season but I am always thinking ahead!

5. How do you intend women to feel when wearing Ashley Zaba labeled clothing?

I would expect a women wearing Ashley Zaba would feel unique, modern, strong and wants to stand out in front of the crowd in the bright bold colours that are my aesthetic.


6. What do you have to say to the next generation, particularly for those hoping to follow in your footsteps?

Advice for designers who are starting out: strength, determination and a good support system are key factors.
It’s a gradual build, we all have to start out somewhere; I wouldn’t be here today without of the support of others. All the positive feedback and my clients make the struggle a lot easier and realistic. In this business you have to have the drive, I’m a big believer in that, you have to want this business; the limitations only make you want it more!!


7. One celebrity whom you would love to design an outfit.
Michelle Williams - I am a big fan of her movies and she always seems to look edgy/quirky and elegant at the same time no matter what high/low designer she is wearing.

8. ____________________________ ?? ( Wondering why it is blank?)

Well Ashley has agreed to answer any question you guys want to ask her. I got a chance to get to know her on a personal level. She is not only a talented designer but a great friend.

I want you guys also to get to know "the talented designer" Ashley Zaba.

So I am conducting a twitter interview with Ashley at 9:00 p.m. IST tomorrow (29 Feb 2012).

So leave a comment with any question you would like to ask Ashley and don't forget to log into your twitter account tomorrow at sharp 9:00 p.m.

Check out Ashley Zaba's website and don't forget to follow her on twitter and Facebook.

Website : http://www.ashleyzaba.com/

Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ashley-Zaba/139146686156627

Twitter : https://twitter.com/#!/AshleyZaba

P.S. It was extremely windy the day we shoot these photos. My earrings literally flew away! Do let me know what you guys think of the revamped blog and layout.

WINNER OF "MY DELICIOUS ABATABA" GIVEAWAY IS......

We loved the poem you wrote. It was unique and you win the item of your choice : "Bombon ring" http://abataba.com/epages/eb6069.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/eb6069/Products/6098

You shall be contacted by ABATABA Team within next 15 days.

For those who missed out the Twit - interview, I am putting out the snapshot soon. :)

Blue Night Fall outfit is currently on sale for just next two days. To buy click on the link below.
http://www.ustrendy.com/store/product/42351/night-falls-top-show-stopper-skirt-top-skirt-combo


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Loads of love,