Lucknow Chikankari in Bikaner: Pastel Feels

Hey all

Last weekend I had attended my friend's wedding in Bikaner, India and it was a blast. The whole MBA gang was there and we just couldn't keep calm.

- It was my first close friend's wedding.

- It was my first destination wedding that I had attended.

- It was my first time in Bikaner and,

- It was my first Marwari wedding.

So many firsts so I had to do extensive shopping right from design selection, fabric sourcing, tailoring and hairstyle & jewellery for each occasion.  You can imagine the number of weeks(ends) that I must have spent doing it.

Did I mention that it was my first dance in a wedding? Oh yes! So many videos and pictures coming soon. This outfit I wore on Day 3 for the Mehendi/Haath Kaam function of the groom (I was from groom's side).

This is a special post as this Lucknow Chikankari white suit was gifted to me by Mr. A himself, when he had gone to Lucknow. Funny story - he almost missed his flight (by 5 minutes) because he was buying this exact ethnic suit for me. Sowwieee! :P

I have never worn a full dupatta except for this wedding here. I never knew white would suit me as much as it did in this Indian attire. They say that best things happen unplanned but the author/poet didn't meet me. I had this exact same location and poses and voilla; look at it. Match made in heaven!

At first I was apprehensive of this traditional suit as Lucknow Chikankari is a very old (3rd century!) embroidery worn by royals and I am anything but traditional.

But, Mr. A convinced me and with a bit of help from mom, I gave it a youthful look. See the slit at the bottom (inverted V) that balances the V-neck. For the sleeves, instead of the traditional half-sleeves, I went for 3/4th length. It makes your appear look longer and slimmer.

I kept the look simple as the print and design deserved to stand out. Borrowed mom's traditional sandals and had put on some kajal and kiehl's simply rose butterstick on lips.

You guys tell me now, do you own a Lucknow Chikankari suit? I would love to see it. DM your pictures on Instagram - fictitiousfashionblog and I will share the best ones in my stories.
Also, have you been to Bikaner? Planning to visit it? If you are, definitely go after October and before April. 

Things to do in Bikaner, places to visit and what to eat - all coming up in subsequent posts.

Keep smiling

xoxo

Akanksha

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|| Hot Pink Farewell ||

Are you guys feeling hot? Take it any way you want but temperature has cooled down yet I feel hot ;)
I love Hot & Spicy food, my favorite colors are Hot pinks and Electric blues.. So yea.. Hotness is brimming!

As promised, I bring to you my college farewell pictures :) This is my second Indian outfit after The Diwali Festival suit. You can read that HERE. This very post brought me huge followers. I hope this one brings too!
*wink wink*

So without further delay I'll show you the pictures.. Enjoyy :)

My Besties! L:R- Yashi, Me and Tanya

You see how I've draped my saree? Everyone drapes on the left shoulder but I draped on the right so it came out to be very different and people liked it :)

Both of us really wanted our back-shots! :D

:*

I really like this picture!

I just Love you! <3

:)

I did this Gradient Nail Art!

All the Girls!!!! You see me?

Wearing:

Saree: Local boutique

Earrings: Bg's

Golden cuff: Fashion and you

Mobile case: Stolen

Ring: Lotus mendes, giveaway gift

On my Lips: Lotus seduction, Candy floss 37

On my Nails: Avon, Simple pretty, passionate purple

Gosh! I will miss my College! Do you too? Which part of life will you miss most, school or college?
I can't decide! Both are dear to me <3

Anyway.. Did you like my Saree? :) My next post would be same but different.. Confused? You'll see :D

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Until then
Keep Smiling :)

xoxo
Akanksha

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All Red and Twinkle

Hello beauties..
It was a great day yesterday. I wore one of my favorite suit as it was Diwali. All the light and chocolates kindaa gotten into me. I hopped all around my house, playing, eating.. and what else? playing and eating.haha

In the morning I made Rangoli and it turned out pretty well, didn't it? ;)

And I wore this...

Yes I cannot set my face straight

and I make funny faces too

As you all must have guessed by now, I can't help but smile when being pictured.. :D

Suit/kurti/Dress and Leggings- Meena Bazaar

Danglers- Feminine

Gold cuff- Fashion and you

Ring- Forever 21

Heels- Thrifted

Hope you liked my outfit :)

You will see that tribal nail art in the next post.. Can't wait to show you those..

Have a lovely weekend..

Until next time

xoxo

Akanksha

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