Why I am thankful for 2017 + iphone case design

Hi people

I don't know about you people but 2017 has been a very thoughtful year for me. It was a very well planned year for me. Oh, I didn't plan for the year but vice-versa

In this post, I will get a little personal. I don't know if you can take it without judging me or not but, I will take my chances :)

But first, let's talk about the second part of this blog post. This iPhone case design is my second collaborated item with an eCommerce website. Check out the first one here (Sherlock Holmes fans would love it).

There is no second of a doubt here that there is a craze for iPhone cases in the market. If you are a brand or sell at a flea market, if your store doesn't have an iPhone case design then you are not ready for the business!

Why I am saying this is because I had literally 100 options and it was so darn hard to choose the design, material, color and so on. Now let me tell you that I had a moment with an iPhone case which didn't disappear. I kept coming back to it for the half hour I spent on Zaful.

Hands down, Zaful is the BEST site currently, for whatever shopping cravings you have. I'm not just saying that because I'm associated with them. In not a single article have I praised them (I didn't need to). But, look at the variety, speedy delivery (another product just reached within 10 days of ordering!), great customer service and quality.

This iPhone cover is made of poly-carbonate, looks super elegant, the design is still in place (been using it for 15 days now) and doesn't have sharper edges so putting it on or removing it, isn't a problem.

 

Let's quickly talk about the 5 things I am thankful for:

1) Good health - as many of you know how crazy I am about Cassy Ho's Pilates because it and she make me so happy that I cannot put into words. Not only that but also, this time I was able to fully decide for once and for all, whether or not I want to include certain food products in life or not. Bye-bye sugar! So I am pretty thankful for eliminating stuff and including Almond Milk (my love).

2) Development areas - I found out that I really need to work on my anger management issues among other things. I have not done anything about that yet but, I have started to skip getting angry at someone or something. I skip the 1st, 3rd, 5th, etc. times I want to get mad at. It's really temporary but it's working for now.

3) Love - how can Akanksha not be thankful for this. I am in a happy place right now. Putting efforts and reaping benefits; the relationship has never been more kind. Thank you!

4) Standing up - I feel like giving a separate pointer for this topic. This year made me realize that no matter who is in front of me, personally or professionally, I need to stand up for myself. Even if I have to dishonor my promise in point #2, I have to stand up for myself. It has totally worked on my side and am very much comfortable with myself for yelling at people who have wronged me.

5) Job - This deserves to be on the list. We spend more than half of our awake time, working. If we don't like our job then we might as well not get up in the morning. Until July, I was miserable. I hated my job, hated the people and was just waiting to get ANY job. My family and friends were totally against the idea of me quitting a well-paying job but, I finally got it.

Mental health + Job satisfaction > Money + Power

I am happy with my job now. Not afraid of Mondays anymore! :D

Enjoy the rest of the article.

He was just fond of the camera - not getting clicked but, the camera!

Just won't go

She was the sweetest

Sorry!

Happy us

WEARING:

Sweater: H&M, Jeggings: Zara,Watch: Aliexpress, iPhone case: Zaful

Hope you enjoyed the article :)

Let me know below what would you like to read next?

This is my LAST ARTICLE for the year. 

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year people! <3

Stay safe, stay happy.

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Santa Giveaway

Santa has come on Fictitious Fashion

I love Christmas for all the festive mood in the entire world. What better way to celebrate this day than by giving goodies to my precious readers. Thank you for being so kind this year :)

I present to you, the Santa Giveaway by StyleWe

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Have a Joyous Christmas & Blessed New year  <3

xoxo

Akanksha

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Christmas Giveaway

Hello Sweethearts

How is everyone? I know it has been a long time since we interacted and it might still be more cos my exams aren't over yet. Please bear with this time gap till then. 

But I love you all so I've a little treat for you.

A GIVEAWAY TREAT... yeyyyy

So we all Love Christmas and we all love giveaways so here it is...

The Giveaway is sponsored by the lovely people of RoseWholesale. I'll be doing an outfit review of their website soon.. so watch out for this space..

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Rules for the Giveaway

1. International Giveaway- Open to everyone

2. Giveaway Ends on 15th December, 2013 and the winner would be be announced on 16th of December.

3. One winner will be selected and would get a $15 Gift card with which you can purchase anything from RoseWholesale.

4. The compulsory rules are obviously compulsory so if anyone doesn't do even a single one of them then they'd be disqualified.

5. Other rules are optional: just to earn some extra points.

6. Please do not enter any option if you don't complete it fully. eg. Enter your GFC name only if you have followed Fictitious Fashion Blog and don't just write a name there.

That's it.. Enjoy :)

Have a great December <3

xoxo
Akanksha

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My Christmas Wishlist + Nail Art Ideas for Christmas

Hey Gorgeous

Christmas is coming.. excited much? I am :D Especially because of the magic in the air and love all around <3 Do I sound poetic? (No/Yes?) It just makes me happy.. So without wasting time on mindless blabbering, I'll come straight to MY FIRST WISHLIST- My Christmas Wishlist

Here's my Christmas Wishlist

1. Bebe Bodycon Dress
2. Zara Box Clutch
3. Zara Leather Heels
4. Zara Tote Bag
5. Dior Vernis
6. Zara Heels
7. H&M beige Sweater
8. H&M sequin skirt
9. Forever 21 wedges
10. H&M lace dress
11. Forever 21 polka dot pants
12. Zara boots
13. H&M Collar necklace
14. H&M Blazer
15. H&M Leather Pants
16. Zara embellished heels

So ladies! Time to bring all the nail lacquers and start painting :) 

Here are the winners of Firmoo.com!

Congratulations to all of you. Please confirm at fictitious.fashion@gmail.com and I will give you the coupon code. Remember: You have to pay for the shipping :)

Thank you everyone

Until next time
Merry Christmas
xoxo
Akanksha

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The Pink Coat

Hello lovelies
How was Christmas for you?

I will tell how it was for me.. On Christmas eve, I went to a nearby mall which was beautifully decorated :)

I also made Lasagna for my family and friends. The recipe was provided by my sweet friend Sam from Frills and Thrills. Thank you Sam <3
It took me 90minutes.. :P yeaa..Personally I didn't like it that much until my parents appreciated it.. :D

A view of Great India Place

We clicked some pictures.. Had candyman donuts from Mad for Donuts, did shopping and spoofed around.. :D This is what I wore!

Yet another Funny picture of me!

Wearing:

Pink Coat: Lakshita

Purple sweater dress: Ginger, Lifestyle

Jeans: Xpose, Biglife

Boots: Metro

Flower studs: Stolen

Lip Gloss: Maybelline
Bag: Thrifted, Lajpat Nagar

SO, did you like it? n tell me how did you celebrate christmas? :)

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END DATE: 3rd Jaunuary, 2012

What are your plans for New year's Eve? <3

xoxo

Akanksha

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Received the "Versatile Blogger" Award

The first words I said after receiving this were-
OMG
OMG
OMG

Funny story: Yesterday, a random thought came to my mind~ What if I receive some blogger award. What will I do? Whom will I pass the award too? haha. and look.. Here it is..  :)

I started Fictitious Fashion out of my own interest in September 2011. With each new member I would jump, go out especially to get clicked for blog, dress-up, wear accessories I wore just once and challenge myself at every step! I even clicked pictures of food which I never did and used to laugh at people who did such things :P. That was then and this is now.. over 130 followers, approx 3,600 page reviews.. I never knew how this blog would become so dear to me.
I personally Thank all my lovey-dovey followers who have 'Inspired' me to keep writing and exceed my capabilities. I swear I never ever imagined that I'd be able to do some 'Nail-Art' and now, you guys appreciate it which really boosts me. So a Big THANK YOU to each and everyone of you for being a part of my Fictitious world, Fictitious Fashion :)

I want to extend my Sincerest Thanks and Appreciation to Deepika of Divassence for recognizing my Blog and giving me this title. <3

Rules for Accepting the Versatile Blogger Award:

1) Thank the person who nominated you and give them a shout out on your blog with a link to their blog.

2) Share 7 random facts about yourself.

3) Send on the award to 15 bloggers whose blogs that you appreciate and then let them know that they have won the award.

So here are 7 Random facts about me ^^

1. I'm a hygiene freak!!!! I can't live without washing my hands for maximum 1hr. I scold my friends for not washing hands before having food :P.Also, my tummy scolds me if I eat from a local place :D

2. Eat- That reminds me: I'm a big foodie. You give me olives, jalapenos, chillies, vinegar.. That's right.I have 'hots' for spices.When in dilemma, I choose the food which is having the maximum number of chillies drawn next to it, in a menu card :D

3. I believe in Comfortable fashion! I don't follow trends.You will find me wearing leopard prints when the trend has gone..haha.. That's me. When I feel like and if I'm comfortable with a thing.. I flaunt like anything ;) Else You will always see me in jeans and a cute top.. Heyyy, That's chic too! 

4. I love giving hand made gifts rather than cash or bought goodies. You might have seen how I made greeting cards for Mr. A on his birthday :D. You give me buttons, ribbons, chart, scissors, etc. and I will sit for an entire day making stuff. But gimme 500 bucks; I won't be able to spend a single penny! SO it has to be thoughtful :)

5. My friends say I'm a perfectionist! lol.. really.. laugh on this one! My friends just have to tease me on the way I'm sitting, holding a glass, eating, sketching..- as I told earlier.. I'll sit for an entire day for the job that could be over in maximum six hours! It doesn't mean that everything goes perfect, but yes.. From my part, if I'm devoting time on something, I put my whole heart to it :)

6. I don't wear Make-up.. I don't know whether this comes as a shock to you or not: but I prefer being natural over putting a cake of foundation and concealers. Maximum: a kohl and a lip gloss! That's all I can afford on my skin.haha

7. I Believe in GOD! He is my inspiration, the source of my happiness and the reason behind everything in my life. I love him. I thank him everyday for EVERYTHING! Everyone who is in my life and for people who are not! I believe that devotion and patience in God makes way for the road to a happy and satisfied life :)

I'm highly obliged and excited to pass on this award to the most amazing 15 well deserved Bloggers who have put their heart and soul in blogging and love it as much as I do :)

1.  Sam from Frills and Thrills

2.  Alina from My SIlk Fairytale

3.  Denise from All Things New

4.  Francesca R from Don't Call me Fashion Blogger

5.  Addie from The Cat Hag

6.  Maren Anita from Fashion Meets Art

7.  Marina from Fashion.Makeup.Lifestyle

8.  Bonnie from Glam Kitten's Litter Box

9.  Angela from Grahangela

10. Krista from Lazy Saturdays

11. Mitha from Letters to Juliet

12. Summer from Famous... In my own mind

13. Vale from Fashion and Cookies

14. Wynne from Fashion Geek's closet

15. Jahn from Jahn 'n Style

Congratulations to all the recipients of this award :)

Thank you Deepika once again for giving me this award :)

Christmas tree I decorated (left) and a small version of christmas tree that lies on my table, along with a bell!

Christmas is approaching! I want to wish you a Merry Christmas and a great day ahead :)

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END DATE: 03-01-2012

xoxo

Akanksha

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Christmas Spirit: Nail Art DIY

Hello Sweeties
I hope everyone is excited about christmas. You can see my excitement by my nail art, today :)




This may look difficult at first.. But it's not :)
I'll show you how to make christmas nails; keeping in mind the wonderful feeling about crhistmas and the things associated with it- Snowman, christmas tree, snow flakes, candy canes and glitter :)

So let's get started:
You will need~ An All pin, nail paints and a thin old brush!

Left to right: Lakme top coat, Lakme 251, Thrifted Majenta color, Nail enamel white, Avon frosty blue, Avon Pink fatasy, Black Alpha, New You golden glitter

1) Apply protective base coat, i used the top coat only.

2) Apply different colors to your nails.. I used majenta, Pink, light pink and blue :)

Let the nails dry on their own!

3) Next start with the thumb and apply glitter on half or full nail.

4) Candy cane- Apply thin stripes of white nail paint diagonally with a thin brush. To make sure that the lines are straight, tilt  your nail opposite the motion of your brush. 

P.S. my white turned pink cos it was new and a little watery!

5) Snowman- shake your white well and just when a drop of the paint is about to fall, bring it to the nail.. do the same for other dot as well.. Make sure to make a smaller head and bigger body.. spread the paint evenly without touching the base of the nail.. Just use an all pin at the top of the white coat.. Let it dry!

Till then you can proceed to other nails..

To finish the snow man.. I used the tip of the all pin.. Took lots of black paint on its base so that the tip gets thicker. Now I put buttons and eyes.. By using a paint brush I put a smile, hat and scarf :)

6) Candy sweet stick- Using a thin paint brush.. make a straight line.. Then from the top, make a curved line.. Let it dry.. Meanwhile proceed to other nails

Now, make thin white stripes using all pin tip

7) Snow Flakes- Use the top of all pin..Immerse it in white paint and press it hard on your nails.. Make 2-3 dots.. Next, using the tip of the all pin or a paint brush.. Make lines extending outwards the nails.. 

Complete the flakes by making dots on each of the extension :)

AND HERE IS THE RESULT! I have applied glitter on some nails :D

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End Date: 03-01-2012

I'd really appreciate your participation and promise to visit each blog :)

Thank you

Until then
Happy Christmas week :)

xoxo
Akanksha

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