A Summer outfit formula

A lot of people asked me why I wore this outfit, when it was burning outside.

Honestly, I didn’t feel it at all. I did feel my makeup melting more than once, but regardless, this crop top (yes it is one!) was comfortable and the boat-neck is very flattering, even on someone with broad shoulders like myself.

Alternatively, this is proof that you can wear a crop top in Chennai without worrying about revealing skin. The crop is subtle, but hits the waist, showing it off in the best way.

Balancing it with a pair of palazzo pants was mandatory; Chennai weather has become too brutal for jeans and any layering whatsoever. Bonus that these pants make a statement without being over-the-top. They’re one of my favourites!

I skipped wearing a watch and reached for light gold bangles instead, and my standard sandals. A cross-body bag with hardware adds edge + elevates the outfit just enough for summer.

A barely-there red lip, messy French braid, and simple makeup finished the look.

I have a feeling palazzo pants + crop tops are going to be my go-to summer uniform this year. What are your favourite outfits to wear to beat the Chennai heat? Let me know in the comments!

Wearing: Zara top, FabIndia pants, Bata shoes, Forever21 + assorted bangles, & Guess bag.

Endless Summer

September in Madras is supposed to be the start of slightly cooler weather, and a bit of rain.

Unfortunately for us, this month has just been like May all over again. Summer just seems endless, which means fashion choices involving anything skinny-fit/multiple-layered will have to wait until the monsoon rolls around. But that doesn’t mean simple, two-piece outfits have to be boring!

Deconstructed, the outfit is a cropped eyelet top + printed wide leg pants + white sandals.
Wide leg pants are slimmer than palazzos, but more flared than straight leg pants. You get a lot of them online these days, check out Jabong/Forever 21 online for more.

A side braid shows off the neckline details + a pop of pink-coral for fun.

I am in love with this top + pant combination because of the cut of the pieces. They are perfect for summer because they don’t stick to your skin. Simple details such as the eyelets (those little holes you see near the neckline) + a small ornamental print
tie the outfit together.

Eye-let you see my remote shutter (huehue)

Comfortable, white sandals are a staple your wardrobe didn’t know it was missing.
I recommend buying a pair; I wear these to college very often.

My watch & delicate layered necklaces are my accessories of choice. I love this style of necklace–
the slim chains add interest, and are gorgeously subtle. It plays off the light vibe of the eyelet details.

Since these pants aren’t as billowing as palazzos, they strike the right balance with the breezy top.
The silhouette doesn’t overwhelm even though they are wide-legged.

I swapped out my regular black eyeliner with a blue pencil eyeliner, and winged it out to add a twist on my regular liner.
This is such an easy & effective trick to jazz up your eyes without much effort- a pencil liner is WAY easier to handle
than a liquid liner.

I mixed a light coral Lakme + bright red-pink L’Oreal lipstick to get the colour just like I wanted. It isn’t too cool-toned or bright, but it’s playful.

Outfit details: Top from Forever 21 (layered over a tube top), pants, sandals & necklace from H&M, watch from Hilfiger.

Hope you guys liked the post & have a wonderful week ahead! ~