CHANGE is InevitablE

What makes life boring now and interesting the other minute? What makes us sad now and happy then?
What is it that starts with a little or more uncomfortable emotions and ends up with a 'this was it' note?
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C.H.A.N.G.E

Like Every coin, the 6 letter word has two sides.. A Head: which we all think should bring to our lives.. Peace, new hopes, better life.. and A Tail: which we overlook while deciding the change in us.

Last night while watching the latest episode I have, of How I met your mother; I realized something very interesting about life. No matter how hard we try to run away from the present or no matter how hard we want to live in the present; change is waiting for us the next minute. We may not like it or we may do.. We cannot escape it. What I keep wondering is, why people are so afraid of it? Why are they so vary of committing to anything new and want to stick to what is familiar and comfortable?

Answer- They don't want to know what future holds for them. It might be better than the present or far worse than it but no one has the courage to sit back and say.. Bring it on you stupid clock.. If you can tick every minute without thinking of what will happen the next second, I have far more tolerance than you!

In Ted, the character's words- "It is hard to admit it sometimes. But I guess it is better to face it and move on than try to force something that just isn't meant to be..... No ghost is at peace, until it finally moves on"


So I leave you on that note.. Do not worry of what life holds next.. Change.. It is good :) Because, New is Always Better.. Always :)

BTW...
My exams are starting from tomorrow so I will visit your blogs after they are over :) But I'd love to come by and see whether you liked my post or not :) Please be kind..ok? :D hehhe.. Just kidding.. You are always kind to me <3

Don't forget to check out my Contests HERE

Until then
Welcome the change in you and Be happy :)

xoxo
Akanksha

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WHITE IN NIGHT

Hi All... :)

You know what day today is???
A Happy Day :) . Why? No reason ..hahaha.. Just A Happy Day.. So celebrate it and share lots of happiness meanwhile looking at my quick post..

I'm not feeling that well .. Drained out.. So tired.. So please forgive me if I'm not blabbering today :P

I wore this Top at a friend's birthday party.. She wanted to celebrate it at night so we were there for her.. Yelling and having fun.. Oh, this is not a party-over-tired picture.. infact, we had just started clicking *How girls are*
Do stay till the end of this post.. :) To check out something..

I also want to show you a Forever 21 Necklace I bought recently: along with the contest prizes.. Check it out :) I love it.. What do you think? :)

Wearing

Top: Ellen Tracy, A giveaway prize

Jeans/Denim: Xpose, Biglife

Pendant: Forever21

On my Lips: Nivea fruity shine, Pomegranate

Did you like my cute post? :D

And yes, that something I told at the beginning of the post..
If you don't know.. there are currently TWO contests running on my Blog :)

1.  Blog Contest: Open Internationally

CLICK HERE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE CONTEST, RULES AND IDEAS

2. Facebook Contest: Open to Indian Residents only

CLICK HERE TO TAKE PART IN THE CONTEST


So do take part in them and drop a mail anytime, if you have a query/suggestion/or wanna say Hi :)

Don't forget to follow me on Bloglovin and Twitter too and tell me if you do so, I'll be happy to follow you back too :).. You may find the links on the left column...

xoxo
Akanksha

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My First International Contest: 250 Followers

Yip Yip Yippeeeeee !!!
Love you everyone :) We are finally 250... <3 <3 Can't thank enough.. Credit goes to each and everyone of you kind and lovely people :) :)

So As Promised, I bring to you, My First International Blog Contest!!!!!!! Isn't it awesome? :)

What is it about?


I had given three hints on Facebook page, regarding this contest, namely-

• Say Fictitious Fashion
• No one can do better than you
• Be Imaginary

Got anything? :D No? I will help you..........

What you have to do?

As my Blog's title suggests- FICTITIOUS meaning Imaginary or unreal and FASHION- Anything Appealing to you as well as general crowd, describes you and/or follows current trend!

So all you have to do is SEND me a picture of anything fictitious you have done or can do.. It could be anything from a nail art design to a skirt style, a necklace you made out of pebbles or a quirky hairstyle!!!!!

Remember- It should be MADE by you and not something you have!! Although, you can alter a present thing and make it YOURS..

A few examples-

1. NAIL-ART

link and link

Remember my Leopard nails? But not the mere two-tone leopard nails, rather a colorful one... That is Making something your own!

My Tribal nail art.. It is not usually worn by people and if they do, then restricted till clothes.. I tried tribal nail art :) That is Fictitious! :)

2. HAIRSTYLE

I'm not daring you to even remotely trying this!!! :P This is just an example to show that if you have colored your hair or if you are going to do so then why stop at brown or blacks? Experiment!!! One or two steaks maybe.. in two colors .. Hair is one part of your body that grows quickly and could be hidden too if things go wrong ;) hahaha.. So that is Fictitious Fashion.
For hairstyles.. Color is not a limitation :)

Instead of the usual french braid, fish-tail braid or normal braid.. This is something different and unique..right? :)

3. DIY Accessories

4. Clothes

New Trend- Fruity Clothes.. There are cherries, watermelons, bananas and what not! If you are an avid follower of the current trend then you'd know.. Wear anything like this creatively!! or Bring your artistic streak and paint your white skirt/shorts/ headband or anything :)

Some More Examples.....

LINK

Remember this post? Click the picture link.. I had made the satin flower with two ribbons stitched :) There are so many different ways in which you can wear a flower or a bow!

• Pattern on Pattern
• Monochrome- One colored outfit with or without any colored accessory
• Any different, unseen, unheard make-up style or trick
• Old Trend Brought back by you
• Plaid or any design on shoes
• Nerdy-geek sexy look!!!
• Shoe box makeover- LINK

I guess I have given you LOADS of ideas.. :) Pick any one or surprise me with your ideas ...

Rules:

1. People who have liked my picture- for the accessory contest on 'Style on Sale' before, NEED NOT do 2 and 3.. If you want to spread the love, then I won't stop you :)

2. Follow me on GFC- "Join the Site"

3. Like my Facebook Page, HERE

4. Send me the picture of your Fictitious Style on this email id: fictitious.fashion@gmail.com

(I will publish your entries on My Facebook page)

Submit your comment in the following order:

1. Liked/Not liked (Don't cheat :P I've the entries)

2. GFC name:

3. Facebook name:

4. Your name:

5. Email id:
6. Where do you live?

That's it!!!!!!!!!!!!

If you want you can spread the word :) by using this picture or any kind words..

This is NOT A LIKE BASED CONTEST!!! I will select the winner on the basis of uniqueness, creativity and novelty... Basically who follows my 3 hints (at the beginning of the post).

PLEASE SEND ONLY ONE PICTURE DEPICTING ONLY ONE THING!!! You can describe your entry if you want then I will upload it on my Facebook Page :)


Categories where you should be in the picture are as follows:


Dress/Clothing
Hairstyle
Makeup
Accessories
Nail Art (You can click one picture of your hand and the other of yourself with nails)
Shoes

If you are too shy to post your picture then you can just crop the eyes and portion above :)

If you have any query then feel free to comment here or mail me on fictitious.fashion@gmail.com



PRIZES TO BE WON:

A Forever 21 Pendant Necklace

A Note- This is a Self-Sponsored Contest :) ( But If you want to sponsor me, then you can email me)

If I like more than one entry then you might get lucky and win some more goodies :).. This is not limited to one or two or three winners :)

Contest opens today: 30-03-2012

Contest ends: 17-04-2012 IST 21:00 hours

Winner(s) will be announced on April 18, 2012 here, on my facebook page and via email.. They have to contact me with their mailing address within 48 hours else the prize will go to the second best :)

BE AS INNOVATIVE AS POSSIBLE!! If you have any questions or want to ask if a particular idea is apt for my contest or not then feel free to message me on : fictitious.fashion@gmail.com

Bring Your Style, Your Way :)

ALL THE BEST EVERYONE!!! :)

My Facebook Contest has Started too!!!! Check it out :) LINK

I would also like to take this opportunity to bring this awesome News to you!
Sigma Beauty always keeps it's customers happy and this is no different :)

You will get a FREE pink travel-sized E05 eyeliner brush on a purchase of $30 or more :)

Exciting??????? Right?

Click here to enter into amazing world of make-up and beauty products :)

This would be placed on the right sidebar.You can redeem from there!

This offer will begin on 1st April,2012 and be valid for one month.

xoxo

Akanksha

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* LoVe to Me * & Stylish Blogger Award

What is Love, oh baby don't hurt me.. don't hurt me.. No More.. Remember this song of 1990's from Haddaway?? yeaa.. :)

So Hello to all My Loveliess.. <3

I will talk about LOVE today!!! I had written this article 3 years back and published it last year in a website called Chic Factor.. I guess many of you know about it :)
So go on and read about what I feel about the Beauty of Love <3

My Perfect Guy would be a person who loves me like a Princess, 
shows me that he cares, 
tells me 'I'm your's' and 
sways me like a Man!! 


Makes me feel safe, 
makes me feel alive, 
makes me spend every second with 
smile uptight :)


He Never says Never, 
says fear will be at bay and 
when we finally come together.. 
Time will stop Forever <3 <3


~ Akanksha

What makes Love sweet? What makes it all glorious? How does it make the 'world a better place'?
Love gives us so much and what do we have to offer? .. Criticism and erotic gestures?


Our loved ones help us in rough times and allow us to be a part of their world. They risk their identity for our unrealistic demands over a so called ‘quality time’ and in return we have a ‘Thank you’ to offer.

Love can’t be depicted in words and cannot be binned by promises of either the one to ‘stick’ with each other until the end of time! I’d say that both Trust & immense feeling have challenged my insight to Love... But I realize only now, I’ll understand what it meant- LOVE WILL FIND ITS WAY.

A few days back, while talking to a friend, I realized why some people are skeptical to 'walk the aisle' - In this case, walk towards the path of Love! Why so? - After all the vivid description by Shakespeare and Pablo Neruda.. But when the reality struck me, I was taken aback- the more you you give out yourself, the more difficult it becomes to recognize yourself in the eyes of others. My friend felt that Love has many problems attached to it and 'the need to commit' becomes a 'need' rather than a 'want'!

Well well well, this gives rise to even a bigger question- Is Love, a Burden?

A piece of note here, “Don’t struggle for love, let Love chase you”. For as I said Love will find its way. Do what you intend to do but be open to uninvited guests: as it is said, 'You meet a certain person in life because he is related to you in some way or the other' ~ Destiny anyone?

So to tell you what I perceive of Love . . .

if you are in love, all the hurdles seem untangled.. all the worries seem at bay and when you think it is over, your love saves your fate! When you are ready to push your borders and let things work out for each other to make them feel loved. It's love...You wont hold them back from their dreams, instead you will be their support system and make sure they get there..

"Baby, you have my Full Support"

What better way to conclude than by saying this:-

‘Not everyone can become a great lover but a great lover can come from anyone '

So, my friends.. What do you feel about Love? Thoughts? Please share them here :)

Now for the second part of this post..

I've been awarded 'The Stylish Blogger Award' by the very sweet Dian ajeng maharani from Less Sugar Sweet Candy.. Thank you so so much for this award honey! I love it :)

Now, there are just 4 rules for receiving this award:

1. Thank & link to the person who awarded you.
2. Share 7 things about yourselves.
3. Award 15 or so recently discovered great blogs.
4. Contact these bloggers and tell them they won.

Seven things about Me! This time I will say altogether different things about me :)

1. I don't like aerated drinks, coffee and tea: exceptions are always there ;) like I can have coke in functions (but I hate it), coffee with a hot date *blush blush* and only GREEN TEA!
2. I'm a huge fan of How I met Your Mother- The show.. Have watched all seasons 7 times till date :D.. If given a chance, I'll visit New York (for sure!) and Meet Josh Radnor aka Ted <3
3. I don't like playing Holi or Diwali (Indian festivals) but the happiness, sweets, fun and lights amaze me! :)
4. I've been on half-night out, only Once In Life: haven't had sleep-overs with my girl-friends and have been on 1 trip with my friends :( but this hasn't stopped me from enjoying small moments in life :)
5. Blogging is one of My Biggest Passion till date! Also, since the day it started, whatever clothes I buy are in accordance with my Blog :D
6. I love to cuddle dogs (Pets only) but I'm scared to hold them at first place.. haha
7. Interior Designing or Shoe designing is my 3rd and last resort after Engineering and MBA related jobs. :)

Now, as a rule and out of happiness, I'd like to give this award to 15 great stylish Bloggers :) (random order)

1. Dont' call Me a Fashion Blogger
2. cosa mi metto???- Fashion Blog
3. Artyheart
4. Fashion Meets Art
5. Love Sushi and Fashion
6. Rochelleke's closet
7. Stylish by Nature- India Fashion Style Blog
8. Glam Kitten's Litter Box
9. EauDeGlam
10. Fashion and Cookies
11. Frills for Thrills
12. Jahn 'n Style
13. Letters To Juliet
14. Live-Love-Laugh
15. She Rockin them stilettos

Congratulations to all of you :)

Happy Women's Day in Advance.. <3 Actually, Every Day should be a Women's Day with minor shifts to fit in Men's Day :P

Don't Forget to LIKE my Photo................... LINK..............................

This is the Initial ENTRY to my Upcoming Contest!!!! :) For more rules.. Stay Tuned :)

You can take part in Fashion and Cookie's Giveaway- Romwe White Day by clicking on this LINK

I've already given a few hints on My Facebook Page... And you know what? I reached 200 there :) yipppeee...

Until then

Keep Celebrating Each Day with Love :)

xoxo

Akanksha

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Something to *Like*

Hello Lovely People!!

How have you been??? I am missing you so much.. Missing replying to your precious comments and missing reading your awesome posts :(
But Life goes on, right? As you know my exams are going on.. So, this is a quick post about a recent contest I participated in..

So I have participated in a giveaway held by S.O.S.- Style on Sale.. The person with the best displayed accessory will win an accessory from them AND the person with the most number of 'LIKES' generated, will win a goodie basket!! Isn't it exciting?? :D

So here is my share-

So If you Like this Picture here then Pleaseeeeeeeeeeee Like It on Facebook TOO..

Here is the LINK..

Please Please Please Help me win!! If your computer is Super-Fast then It will hardly take 3 seconds ;) haha

THANK YOU IN ADVANCE :)

On another Note... I am planning something special when I hit 250 here as well on Facebook (Together). Stay tuned for more information :) I will be Back on 3rd of March..

Until then
Keep Liking my picture.. Thank you :)

xoxo
Akanksha

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The Big Fat Indian Wedding!- Part I

Ting-a-ling-ling.... Ting-ling-ling-... Nachdi Firuuu Nachdi Firu

I'm a gone case!! :P
For all those who don't understand hindi/punjabi/random lyrical sounds in hindi.. Not to worry.. I don't want many people saying what I called myself, above ;)
So.. As many of you might I've known about a wedding that I attended recently!! yes.. I Attended it.. N it was not my wedding :P Long time babyyyyyyyyyy ;)

Anyways.. so it was my First Cousin's wedding with a girl who is also in our family! een een.. She is a distant relative.. don't call them Sis-Bro!! Yes this is the beauty of Punjabi weddings... <3
Talking about Punjabi; I had lots of fun as it was the FIRST wedding that I attended from Morning To the next morning.. I will tell you why it was a 24 hour affair :) Meanwhile enjoy the pictures and my chattering in between!!!

Check out the sangeet and reception pictures of this wedding in these links.

I had put this in My Facebook page too :D

This is what I wore at the wedding!! The color- Electric blue gave me such good vibes.. woahh.. n fetched me compliments too ;)

Did this Nail-Art in hurry.. Had no time.. But still it came out good, right?? N oh yeahh.. You are seeing Heena on my Hand again!! I love Mehendi.. I'll tell you how to pronounce it.. 

Me- as in 'Met'

Hen- 'hen' the bird

di- 'December'

 Got it??? Now say it aloud.. U have learnt one colorful word.. :) Now see the design.

This picture was taken 2 days before the wedding day.. That is why it is so light. It takes 1-2 days to get the darkest color! :)

Just the lehenga!

 I couldn't even hold it properly! Let alone walk in it!!! I hold it from one side, it slips from another.. hold it from 2 sides and it slips from two other... God.. Phew!!! :P

How I love These Bangles.. Love the color and everything!!!!!!!!!!!

Di/Sis said I look golu-molu (cute) in this.. is it?? So I'm posting it here for you to decide! :D

My Danglers!!

And now you see me Dancing.. If you don't know.. I LOVE TO DANCE.. It's like.. After Engineering.. and if Interior designing happens.. I'd love to dance for the rest of my life!! :) Dat's why I said in my previous posts, sis and me danced from morning till night!!

Now, why the wedding happens in the morning? Cos our elders believe that there is some bad energy after 12am.. So the main wedding rituals (pherre) happen in the morning.. say early!!

And this is the Last and my Favorite picture :)

So did you like The Big Fat Indian Wedding?? And the pictures??? And me?? :P ( I know I use too many smileys.. Can't control guys!)

Did you like the Lehenga..???
So many pictures still coming up!! Sis says.. there are around 4000 pictures in total.. Woahhh!!! I can't show them all ofcourse.. These were the ones clicked by my mobile.. Reception pictures are still left.. So stay tuned for more fun :)

And don't forget to take part in my Blog Sale.

Before I sign-off. I wanna ask.. what are your plans for V-day??? I'm not sure about mine yet.. But will tell soon..And also, I'll be putting a DIY Valentine's Day Nails just for you.. Before 14th.. So keep coming :)
And as Promised.. I will also announce my first contest on Facebook soon..

Isn't this a happyyyyyy post??

Until then
Keep smiling.. :)

xoxo
Akanksha

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Surprise 3 || BLOG SALE *For Indian Residents only*

Helllloooooooooooooo my Loveliesssss...
I missed you so much.. Did you miss me too???? :D

For all those who don't know.. I had gone to attend my 1st cousin's wedding.. And let me tell you, it was a BLAST!! We had so much fun.. I was on the groom's side and his sister and I danced from Morning till night ;) ohh.. How I've started to miss all the rasams/traditions, decorations, yummy food, getting ready in my favorite outfits.. FYI, I wore a Lehenga on D-day and Anarkali Suit/A style of suit for the reception..
I guess you have already seen the snippet of my Lehenga on my Facebook Page :) .. If not then see it here.

Ohhh.. M still so tired after sleeping for just 2-3 hours in the past 2 days.. But still.. Weddings are so much fun.. Couldn't miss it even for a second :D.. please Excuse me if I make a few errors while writing, as I'm half asleep in the evening! o.O But I had to post about the Last Surprise.. So here it is :)

My First Blog Sale!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Applause Please :D

Since this is my first attempt at selling something :P it will have certain physical boundaries.. la la la .haha (I'm still half asleep :| )

1. This sale is open ONLY for people having Indian Address
2. Items on Sale are not very new but worn twice or thrice!
3. There are NO SHIPPING CHARGES.. yeyyyy :D

So let's begin

1. My Mom's Closet: Red Suit

Model: My Mom :)

This had been one of her favorite suits when I was in school.. :P yes it is a little old but worn only thrice!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Details~

Color: Red with Golden wire Emrbodiery
Material: Georgette
Size: Small to Medium: Kameez- 32"/81cm, chudhidaar width- adjustable, dupatta- 46"/117cm
Waist size: 28-33. Enough room for alteraiton
Bought from: Lajpat Nagar

Cost Price: 699 INR
Selling Price: 300 INR (Not Negotiable)
Included: Suit piece, Chudidar/bottom and Dupatta

2. My Closet: Blue Jeans

Details~

Color: Shaded Dark Blue
Material: Denim, non-stretchable
Waist Size: 26-28" (since it is not strecheable), Slim/skin Fit
Bought from: Biglife/Ritu Wears: Xpose

Cost Price: 1399 INR
Selling Price: 650 INR (Negotiable if demand is not high)
Included: Jeans only


So what are you waiting for???? Write your email address below if your interested.. or Drop me a mail query, if you have any about the payment details etc.
Once again, this is only for people LIVING IN INDIA or with INDIAN ADDRESS!

Did you like the surprise?? I bet you won't get such clothes at Such Low Prices and NO SHIPPING Charges!!!!! I assure you they have been worn only Twice or Thrice!

Now, another thing.. I'm excited to announce the awesome SALE on Romwe for Valentine's Day... They are kind enough to give 3 coupons for all of you..

1. Coupon code: ValentineDay1    $15 off Coupon on Purchase over $60 at Romwe.com and only be used once per customer! Free shipping! Start date: 02/01/2012 end date: 02/14/2012.
2. Coupon code: ValentineDay2    $25 off Coupon on Purchase over $90 at Romwe.com and only be used once per customer! Free shipping! Start date: 02/01/2012 end date: 02/14/2012.
3. Coupon code: ValentineDay3    $35 off Coupon on Purchase over $120 at Romwe.com and only be used once per customer! Free shipping! Start date: 02/01/2012 end date: 02/14/2012.

Let me tell you that I bought such awesome Hoops from Romwe for just $9.99 via Free Gift Certificate.See it here. ofcours.. You have to spend a lil more.. but hey they are so authentic and awesome.. More to offer, Less to pay! And what more..  FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE for only the three mentioned codes.. only if you go via the above links.. so go and buy yourself some fashionable Clothes and accessories.. I'll be flaunting mine shortly as my package (Hoops+Tights) have been dispatched :D

Next Big News... I'll be holding a series of Contests on Facebook.. You will be notified there and here.. SO stay tuned ;) Also, I have decided to make an award for my lovely followers.. Keep checking :D

Such a happy-happy post.. right?

Until then
Tell me how was your week :)

xoxo
Akanksha

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