An Indian Enchanted Night

I attended my cousin’s engagement party few nights ago, where I decided to go for an Indian inspired look. It was a ready-made dress I bought from a local store. I don’t know much about Indian clothing, however, the fact that it is colourful and beaded, got me interested in finding out more about it. the outfit consists of three pieces, a tunic top( short dress), tight pants, and a sheer scarf. According to my research this outfit is worn by the women of Punjab in India.  

The a shape tunic dress  is made by different materials, the ¾ sleeves are lace, with a velvet wrist, which has a golden embroidery decorating it. I love the details on the tonic top, and the design of the crystals. I can tell a lot of work was put into making such a beautiful piece. The sheer layer that enhances the A shapeness of the top is also hand embroided.

The pants are plain and fitted allowing the attention to be on the fully detailed top. Also, I have come to know that since the pants are plain, they are  usually decorated with some jewellery worn around the ankles.  

The scarf is a sheer piece, with crystal and beads around the edges.

The Indian jewellery is another interesting part of the outfit, I wore a set that consists of a necklaces, a pair of earrings, and head piece that dangles on the forehead. The earrings are also an exceptional piece, as it comes with an extended chain to decorate the side of the hair.

I also wore a pair of thick golden bangles, also Indian themed. And I finished the look with a pair of golden sandals.

The intimate family gathering, the happiness in my cousin’s eyes, the music and all of the dancing made that night exceptional.

I felt very enchanted with a completely new look, a look full of rich fabric, crystals and colours  It was definitely the right look for such a beautiful evening. 

A Key to happiness

In fashion, we all know of the “key”, that one key a lot of us are after, the Tiffany key. I got my first key on an oath, an oath I promised myself  not to break. “I am in charge of my own happiness” and for that oath, the Tiffany key I got represented they key to my happiness. As I was a junior employee then, I barely managed to get the silver heart shaped key(pic1). It, however, made a lot of difference, as I felt I should always depend on myself and no one else. I did not wear it much as I kept feeling I should keep it protected, as it was(still is) very valuable for me in price and sentiment. Then, I decided, given what it represented, I should always keep it on.

Unfortunately, one day, the chain broke. I cried that night, I felt, maybe it’s a bad omen for my happy key to fall off of my neck. Then I remembered, they key chain broke, not my promise to myself, not the control I should have on my feelings, and as I am in charge of my happiness, I decided a broken chain should not affect my decision to stay happy.

Few months after the incident, and close to my birthday, my brother and his daughter walked up to me with a little blue bag, my niece’s tiny hand holding that bag is such a precious picture I see every time I see my little silver 3 mini keys(pic2). I also cried as I opened my gift, however this time, with happy tears. My sister in law had picked the 3-key pendant as it was a new addition to the Tiffany's key collection. Such a perfect birthday gift. It was a bit early but I guess, my broken thumb(at that time) was a good reason for an early gift.

I absolutely love  my 3-key pendant, they come in 3 different shapes, a heart, trefoil and oval. I look at the pendant as more than an oath; it is a sign of love, warmth and appreciation and I absolutely adore it.    

Then, a wonderful friend of mine got me another key, the knot key pendant in 18k rose gold(pic3). What a lovely and special material. This one I wear daily, for that reason of “wear it, remember me, and remember your oath everyday”

Truth is the key of my happiness lies in my hands, but being loved by the ones surrounding me is a gift that should not be underestimated or over looked. That bliss of love doesn't just make you happy, it makes you content.

(sorry if the quality of the pictures is not good, they were taken by different cameras)