TheMs.Punk : My Style My Identity

French manicure with a twist

2010-12-04T10:08:00.001-08:00

The cool and not not so old school way of making your nails look cool: the Black French manicure. It is looks amazing. It can look rock-chic or even easy-elegant depending on the colours you choose. Makes your nails stand out… literally! Below are some pictures of nails from brands like YSL and Chanel that will help me make my point.

I tried my hand in pulling off this nail trend. As I got a thumbs up from all my lovely (read: honest) friends so I decided to share how I did it. Here’s how:

1. Painted my nails neon-light-pink and let it dry completely.

2. Took a white tape, stuck it to my nails in a way shown below, painted the top black.

3. Removed the tape and voila!! Plus it totally went with the attire I was wearing that day: pink dress, black leggings and my leather gladiators. :)

Jump into one

2010-11-14T10:00:00.001-08:00

When I was a little 10 years old girl I remember walking home from school and passing a car garage every day. I always noticed that men at the garage wore these suits, ‘Jumpsuits’ my smart sister enlightened me and I used to wonder the uniqueness of just one piece of cloth function as a shirt as well as a pant. A whole 10 years later I am at the Lakme Fashion Week and I watch every designer having at least one jumpsuit in their collection. And now sitting here writing this post I wonder how trends work, jumpsuits have been around for ages, they were worn by and are still worn by garage men, pilots, army men, sportspersons and even the great man Elvis Presely, but you will not wear it unless it’s in vogue or a bunch of fashion designers or brave celebrities start the trend. So here is my Trend no. 1 from LFW: JUMPSUITS.

1. Very Vintage:

Vintage is in and so are vintage jumpsuits. Gen Next designers Ruchika (1st pic) and Sailex’s (2nd pic) collections were vintage in every way. With high waists, fabrics, colours and strong shoulders these jumpsuits were the true classics.

2. Clean Casual:

Narendra Kumar’s collection for Killer jeans has this cool denim playsuit. For day pair it with a white shirt and a pair of converse ballerinas to look your comfy best. And for the night add to the glam and shine in a shimmery diamond studded belt and stilettos.

3. Romping Rompers:

Designer Asmita Marwa’ s romper was the cutest of all. In pure white cotton it looked elegant and pure but the fringes added the playfulness that a romper has. It is perfect for a pool party or even a night out with your girlfriends.

4. Cocktail ~~Dresses~~ Jumpsuits

Like the little black dress has been replaced by the little black jumpsuit, the cocktail dress has also been replaced by the cocktail jumpsuit. Sequined satins and patterned chiffons add up to a perfect cocktail jumpsuit. Atithi Gupta’s (1st pic) and VIZYON (2nd pic) collection proved that cocktail jumpsuits are here to stay.

5. Futuristic Fad

If Manish Arora (1st pic) showcases his collection futuristic fashion is inevitable. His turquoise green jumpsuit with graphic designed jacket is an-absolute-lust-have if you are a Manish Arora Fan. Other designers like Ridhhi Siddhi (2nd pic) and Ruchicka showcased jumpsuits that had of hint of future fad.

6. Skin-Tight

I am afraid to say this but jumpsuits that literally look like the second skin are very much in vogue. Deadly divas like Beyonce and Rihanna have been spotted looking fab in this look.I9 may not be the biggest fan of this catty-suit but i definitely like Designer Arpan Vohra version, who dared to bring this trend to our ramps with the sophisticated twist.

So here you have it 6 perfect types of jumpsuits to watch out and try out.

An article on Socks (No Kidding)

2010-06-20T00:59:00.001-07:00

How to wear socks? Yes it’s the most unnecessary question I have asked? But at least I did. Most women go so wrong with socks that they ruin their entire outfit. Now THAT”S unnecessary. If you love socks that much wear them the correct way. How? Read on.
Socks are pretty amazing things. They come in every colour, shape, size, length, and pattern. I wonder why they are given so less importance. Wear a plain summer dress and pair it with colourful bright socks and the look turns from simple to fab. The key to the sock look is pairing it up with the right pair of shoes.
There are four major looks you can score with a pair of socks.
1. Thigh High socks: The ones we were embarrassed to wear in school and used to roll it down but you don’t need to do that now. They look good both with flat closed sandals or high heel boots or stilettos. You playful naughty and also chic with this look.

2. Colourful Socks: Carry the rainbow colours on your legs. This look can be for the summer or the winter or the time to think you want colour in your wardrobe. Be sure to pair it with the right shade of sandal that goes with colour of the sock.

3. The Ankle length Socks: The cute baby socks which also come with lace on the top look perfect with just about every shoe, sandal, or heels so you can never go wrong with these pair of cuties.

4. The Pattern Socks: From stripes to chequers and from polka dots to lines these socks are hard to find but you can always steal them from the men’s section can’t you? ;) They add a little shape to the attire. They can look formal as well as casual depending on the way you team them up.

Ok so now that you know how cool an article on socks can be maybe cooler than what you thought after reading the headline I am sure. Socks can look formal, chic, playful, sporty, naught, funky and so much more. I praise its versatility. The thing I like the most about socks is that “There are a million possibilities”.

Doodle your way to fashion

2010-06-20T00:52:00.001-07:00

Remember the time when we were in school and our mothers used to scold us because we spoiled our notebooks with doodles? Now that you are a big girl you still can keep your inner child alive. How? All you have to do is “Doodle your way to fashion”. It’s a new proclaimed fascination seen on the street styles as well as on the runways.

The famous-designers-who-we-never-thought-would-get-the-“Doodle Fever” is drum rolls please...... Marc Jacobs. Yes this proves doodles aren’t any tacky kind of street diy fashion. His collection has been named as Miss Marc which is an adorable doodle of a girl. I have two words for his doodle collection cute yet chic.

'Sketchy Miss Marc' Tee Doodle Dress by Little Marc Jacobs

'Sketchy Miss Marc' Computer Sleeve Miss Marc Spot- Bags and Luggage

Marc Jacobs Doodle Dial Watch Marc Jacobs – Rain Boot

It’s not just Marc Jacobs who has got this trend fever there are a lot others including designer brands like Dooney & Bourke, forever 21, shop nasty gal, modcloth, Victoria’s secret and the many doodled diseased others. So if you like meaningless doodles or just like the trend or you are a eco friendly recycle chick then DIY on bags, t-shirts, anything you can think of and do your bit for this fashion trend I mean the world. ; )

Babycham Rucksack Black Dooney & Bourke backpack. Doodle sandinista scarf BARNEYS

Doodle racerbackVictoria’s secret shopnastygal.com

Forever 21 recycle bag ; ) modcloth doodle dots

Summer Hairstyle: Braids

2010-06-20T00:48:00.001-07:00

In the hot sun the only good thing you get is a tan, that’s it. Summer is the best time for your bad-hair-days erupts and explodes your hope of having gorgeous hair. The time when you don’t look oh-so-glamourous when it comes to you hair. Don’t worry darlings there is a remedy for your despairful hair. Go back to the time when you use to braid your hair in a pony tail. Yes that time is now going to save you not just from summer heat but also get trendy with this seasons style. Now there are two reasons why you should try this style:

1: Celebrities and Runway Favours it:

Yes it’s been spotted on the planet of Hollywood that this trend is a major favourite among the famed species during the time the sun is up its brightest. From Ashlee Simpson to Ri Ri Rihanna and Nichole Richie to every other celebrity braids are a cool hit. Diane Kuger wore the do at this Cannes and it looked perfect.

Braids on runway are more of ‘turn the heads’ way. From experimental to chic simple they are in all forms and volumes. Moschino collection gave the braids look with a playful side to it. (1^st pic below)

Reason 2: Hair Science Favours it:

It is said that when you keep your hair open in the summer heat it tends to dry up and also become oily. But when you tie your hair in braids, your hair is less exposed to the heat keeping them in good condition for a longer time in the summer season. You must have experienced it yourself, I know I have. Many women cover their heads with caps and scarves. But they don’t always help do they? What if you have to be indoors and have a bad-summer-hair-day? What do you do? The answer is “You do braids”. If your hair is more dry around the neck portion do your braids in that section and experiment accordingly.

So voila there you have it the fashionable-trendy-magic-remedy to help you have fabulous hair even in the hottest of summers.

P.S: This must be the first time ever the forces of science combine with the forces of style.

Geometry Rocks!!

2010-06-02T00:59:00.001-07:00

I have friends who think geometry sucks and algebra rocks. But like always I have difference in opinion I was one of very few people in my class in school who loved geometry. And Geometry still rocks for me. Lately I have got this new craze for clothes inspired by geometrical shapes. They look intriguing, vibrant and really cool. This trend was also seen on the Lakme Fashion week by my now favourite designer Nachiket Barve in his spring 2010 collection filled with fun bright colours with a pinch of geometric influence. The collection was simple yet chic, bright yet wearable. Check out few pieces from his collection below:

Even a small accesory like a earring or a bracelt or printed dress does wonders with the Geometric look.

Following is the list of things I would kill to have in my closet.

1. METAL GEO FULL - Cuff Bracelet : Stainless Steel 2. Etsy.com

3. Matthew williamson dress: matchesfashion.com 4. Geometric print dress by Something Else

5. Plexi-stripe skull clutch: harveynichols.com 6. Geometric silk-chiffon scarf: net-a-porter.com

7. Geometric Earrings-Orange: kabiri.co.uk 8. EDDIE BORGO Earrings: colette.fr

9. alexandermcqueen.com 10. STRIPE PEEP-TOE: alexandermcqueen.com

11. Madrague Cutout Sunglasses: saksfifthavenue.com 12. Geometric Belts: joanshepp.com

10 Awesomely Cool T-Shirt Surgeries

2010-05-10T12:36:00.000-07:00

I have decided to systematize my blog posting method for that I have decided to do the following:
DIY Mondays, Tuesday Tips, How What Wear Wednesdays, Thursday Things, Friday fashion doodles, Saturday Styles

Today is Monday so it’s time for some DIY Fashion. This is my Favourite thing in the whole world. The joy I get from DIY is unmatchable to the other things I love to do. I think I am the only person in my entire group of friends who does this I say this because one of my friends asked me yesterday “What is DIY?” So for them this is short explanation of DIY fashion:

DIY Fashion stands for Do-It-Yourself Fashion
Fashion DIY means either making your own clothing or use existing clothes in such a way that it looks stylish and less boring. This can be done by just ripping off your jeans, cutting off your long skirts into cute minis or also turning your T shirts into bags. DIY is the best way to express yourself. If my previous article about Style and Fashion DIY is taken into consideration then DIY falls more in the Style category than that of Fashion. Stylish people love DIY and Fashionable people don’t. So if you don’t like DIY then you probably know where you stand. Found this funny pic from Squidoo.com explain what are the benefits of DIY.

Okay now enough with the DIY explanation and let’s get started with my blogs first DIY.
The T Shirt Surgery as I like to call it. It is cutting off the round necks, long sleeved, boring print T Shirts into smart street style fashion. It is said the punk rockers with their sleeves cut off were the first to start this trend decades ago (I am sure we were: P) but everyone is doing it now. Because it is the easiest thing to do, it is less time consuming and looks Oh-So-Cool. Even chain stores like Urban Outfitters and Abercrombie & Fitch have gotten in on the act -- selling clothes that look like the result of T-shirt surgeries.

My 10 best and most favourite T Shirt surgeries are as follows with step by step procedure:

1. The Kat Von D’s Style:

*THE PROCEDURE:*

2. The Egyptian Cut off Style:

*THE PROCEDURE:*

3. The Cropped Sleeve Style:

*THE PROCEDURE:*

4. The Spine/Skeleton Cut Off Style:

*THE PROCEDURE:*

5. T-Shirt-Recycle-Barbra-Horowitz style:

*THE PROCEDURE:*

6. The One Shoulder Style:

*THE PROCEDURE:*

7. The Off -Shoulder Style:

*THE PROCEDURE:*

8. The Men’s Sleeveless Style:

*THE PROCEDURE:*

9. The Torn Up Crew T Shirt Style:

(From Creep apparel Japan Urbanoutfitters)

*THE PROCEDURE:*

10. The Ms.Punk Style:

Last but not the least my style it is not as good as others but I like it because it is not too over the top.

*THE PROCEDURE:*

Hope my procedures of T Shirt surgeries helped you in someway.

Ps: (All this talking about surgery is making me feel like some Style Doctor. : )

Style VS Fashion

2010-05-08T12:00:00.000-07:00

hat is style? & What is fashion?

Sometimes people mistaken them to be the same but they are so wrong.

I always knew they were different but how are they different?

STYLE:
To have a personal style is to have a statement you want to make with your clothing. You make an outfit work which suits your taste, body type and most importantly personality. Thought goes into a personal style. There are three “yous,” you as you see yourself, you as others see you, and you as you want others to see you. The aim of an perfect personal style should be to bring these three yous as close together as possible. Persons with good style always have a look that appeals to people as they are comfortable in their least fashionable clothes and still manage to look great. A person with good personal style also has impeccable knowledge of one’s body, especially weight, skin tone and height.

FASHION:
Now what is Fashion, The fashionable people follow fashion trends quite seriously. They do not have their own taste when it comes to dressing. The fashion followers blindly follow trends that sometimes do not suit their body type, if the season’s "In Colour” looks gaudy on them, it doesn’t really matter at all as far as it is in fashion. People with fashion care more about what other people are wearing. I have seen women wearing skinny jeans despite having thunder thighs. Girls put on the ugliest cartoon character T-Shirts even if there are half a dozen girls walking the college corridors in the same T-Shirt (same day).
For example, I saw a lot of girls in my college and even women in trains (going for jobs) looking so not right walking around in nasty flip-flops. The only reason why they wear it because they are in fashion! This is what they’re wearing on the Paris runways, in Hollywood and even in Bollywood! But this is India the roads here are dirty as hell how on earth can somebody manage walk almost bare feet, it’s not just unflattering it unhygienic.

Style VS Fashion:
I love the quote by Yves Saint Laurent “Fashion fades, Style is eternal.” This is so very true Style is timeless and everlasting. To have a great style takes a lot of knowledge and self confidence. I say knowledge because it takes a lot of knowledge of their body’s strengths and weaknesses and intelligence of using it in the most stylish way and self confidence because it takes lot of courage and risk taking ability for a person to experiment with personal style. A fashionable person can never have this. Thus when it comes to Style against Fashion I would rather have style and also I truly respect those with a unique sense of personal style.

My Favourite Style Icons:

Kat Von D

Give this gurl a garbage bag to wear and she will still look rocking.

Avril Lavigne

I love her style as much as I love her voice.

Rihanna

She is a true style icon and a trend setter. Love her style.

A New Blog A New Start.

2010-05-05T08:41:00.000-07:00

would like to start my blog with its very first post introducing myself, my blog and things I think you should know.
I am an ordinary gal with a vision to change the world around me, hopes of achieving my goals and wish to someday live up my dreams. I am currently a copywriter and wish to someday be a Fashion stylist + Fashion writer. I started two blogs today to support both my dreams
1. TheMs.Punk – My Heartfelt <3 Thoughts (to help me be a better writer) and
2. TheMs.Punk – My Style <3 My Identity (to help me be a better fashion writer)

About this blog:
I thought I should tell something about this blog. I always wanted to start a fashion/styling blog to keep by hobby and talent alive. So when it came to naming a blog it was real difficult, its like naming your kid something different, something which no one in the world has been named, now thats impossible not for your baby but definitely for a blog. Every other name that popped in my head was already taken. So i decided to keep the most simple and the most honest name. MY STYLE <3 MY IDENTITY. Your style definitely defines who you are, defines the whole purpose you being YOU. My style has done that for me, it has always let me stand out in the crowd and has made me realize I had an individuality that made different from others. My friends and sisters always drag me with them when they go for shopping. They trust me so much that they would buy anything I picked even without looking at it (or even trying it on), when I ask them why they do that? All of them gave me one answer (in different ways) “You know much better than us and you have never gone wrong.” Maybe it was this answer that gave me the confidence to start this blog. Everyone has appreciated my personal style and through this blog I want to share it with the world. Hope you like it enough to appreciate it. : )