Miles Of Style

Time For A Change

2013-09-29T07:32:00.001+01:00

It's been quite a while since my last post! Thought it was time for a new beginning so I just started a new blog... At First Blink.

You will automatically be redirected to the new address. If that doesn't occur please visit http://www.atfirstblink.com, to see more of my new adventures in art, fashion, design & travels...

Hope to see you there!

Monday Morning Musings

2013-07-29T07:26:00.001+01:00

Hello again and hope you are well. Please do excuse my very long absence. The past few weeks have been marked by bidding farewell and mending broken hearts. And even though there have been a few brief but beautiful distractions through family and friends there still lingers the profoundness of good intentions, things unsaid and not having enough time, for time flies and months pass and there is never, ever enough…

So if you love someone, tell them so!

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A Place For Every Shoe

2013-07-12T06:22:00.001+01:00

Have always adored the idea of pretty shoes on display, and a minor shoe fetish means I’m forever searching for creative ways to showcase an every growing collection. No wonder I’m so smitten with these lovely displays of shoes that would make every day feel like a visit to the shops…

…and since not all pairs of shoes can be displayed, always come back to the idea of carefully storing some away at http://www.loknstore.co.uk/, the best storage solution for overflowing wardrobes like mine.

Being hopelessly sentimental can at times lead to a cluttered living space, but Lok’nStore makes the rather overwhelming task of freeing up valuable space within my home (without having to get rid of my precious possessions), simple.

Wishing you a beautiful weekend!

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Hello, Haute Couture

2013-07-09T07:17:00.001+01:00

As with many things lately, inspiration has been coming from television constantly due to the glamorous on-goings at Paris haute couture fashion week.

Not only am I smitten with the fashion highlights from the runways, but also with the stylish ensembles of guests and celebrities attending these fashion shows.

Watch a recap of the fashion week in Paris, spot fashionable off-runway looks on celebrities and keep in step with the rising styles in fashion by subscribing to one of these fabulous Sky Package Deals.

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Hello, Prague

2013-06-19T07:43:00.001+01:00

Can hardly believe that already, a month ago was boarding a flight to Praha, and everything seems to have flown since… So for the rest of the morning shall revel in some photographs of places visited and adventures realised

…and yet so many exciting things to look forward to this year – more travel plans to execute, airlines to board and memories to make!

{All images taken by Persis Shah for Miles of Style. Please link back, if borrowed.}

Hello, Indian Summer

2013-06-06T05:58:00.001+01:00

Not complaining about the Indian summer heat [surprisingly] today, as I flip through an old Sessun catalogue with washes of colour and fabrics as light as pastel balloons…

Lace with stripes, polka dots and pretty ruffles… every shot here is pure sunny day perfection!

In other news recently came across CoupoNation, which has a great collection of fashion discount coupons. A blessing in disguise for avid online shoppers like me. Check it out here.

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The Beautiful Belvedere

2013-05-30T07:24:00.001+01:00

If there ever was a fairy tale, it would be set in the palace of Belvedere… the sort of place only imagined in bits and pieces and fleeting thoughts of romance in one’s dreams. For its beauty is magnificent and allure, unmatched.

Built in the 18th century as a summer residence for Prince Eugene of Savoy in the city of Vienna, the Belvedere and its extensive gardens are considered to be by far the world’s finest Baroque landmarks.

Left unchanged through centuries, it is a sheer delight to the senses to see the ancient windows of the palace, not a single one left untouched by the flirtation of decadent, decorative mouldings of imperial grandeur.

Seemingly unending treasures of sculptures, fountains and cascades unfold as you walk along the symmetric palace gardens to take in a spectacular view of the city - the impossibly romantic and always beautiful, Vienna…

{All images taken by Persis Shah for Miles of Style. Please link back, if borrowed.}

Hello, Belle Époque

2013-05-28T07:54:00.001+01:00

As always fascinated with the golden age of beauty and liberated ideals from the belle époque era, this Gatsby inspired photo shoot has me smitten.

The waved flapper hairstyles, fringed drop waist dresses, cute tennis girl outfits and sparkling strands of pearls are just some of the things I’m falling madly in love with from this authentically of-the-era noir shoot by Daniela Rettore.

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Take Me Away

2013-05-15T07:44:00.001+01:00

Off for a well-deserved break from the past few busy, busy weeks... And by the time you read this shall be well on my way to Austria and then Czech Republic -- on a beautiful adventure leading me along the Danube river, past castles and old stone bridges, swept away by years of history, amidst picturesque gardens and old world romance of cobblestoned streets and quaint cafes.

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Hello, London

2013-05-11T06:45:00.001+01:00

The weekend has begun with golden rays of morning sun streaming through tall windows on my bed and my thoughts are drifting, drifting off to a city I shall never tire of – London, with its enchanting grey skies and romantic history that castes the most beautiful backdrop to every day life in perhaps one of the most visited cities of the world.

It feels like a million years ago that I visited London and yet I have vivid memories of its grand architecture softened with pretty fauna, uniforms and parades, delicious teas prepared and served at London bed and breakfasts, the Buckingham palace with images of monarchy, leisurely boat rides along Regent’s Canal and evenings out at the theatre…

A sweet nostalgia for all the places visited and many more yet to wander and discover…

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Of English Dreams & Weddings

2013-05-09T06:50:00.001+01:00

Have you seen Jenny Packham’s 2014 wedding collection yet? It is made of intoxicatingly dreamy gowns inspired from the Belle Epoque (or beautiful) era! And just like that a longstanding dream of an English wedding at one these wedding venues in London; dressed in flutters of silk and wisps of tulle surfaces…

Plunging backs, graceful tulle sleeves and intricate embellishments of twinkling crystals in spectrums of champagne and silver…

Packham’s collection is perfectly designed for walking down the isle at a chic English wedding on a sunny saturday in June, and yet can also imagine the modern bride twirling around in gorgeousness and dancing until dawn at her post-wedding reception in one of these beauties.

Click here to see more of such startlingly lovely gowns.

Mid Week Musings

2013-04-30T07:38:00.001+01:00

Hello!… its been a while since we last met and how time flies? But since it’s always better late than never, shall still share some lovely images of The Fumoir, one of the many glamorous cocktail bars in London, in case you, like me are considering dashing off for a mid-week-after-office drink, or two…

The Fumoir’s thirties inspired interior with its leather seats, low crystal lighting and vintage photographs has room for twelve people at the most, which only serves to accentuate its exclusive retro allure.

…Dark, sultry and intimate, just the way I like my cocktails!

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Toulouse

2013-02-25T05:24:00.001+00:00

There is so much more to France than just Paris… If you ever find yourself in the south of France, be certain to visit Toulouse. Steeped in history yet hip and lively, I visited Toulouse for a week long exchange program as a student on a shoe string budget and yet there was always plenty to see and do…

Visit the Toulouse Cathedral to admire its two distinct styles of architecture, Roman and Gothic.

Take a leisurely walk on the tree lined Canal du Midi and admire its many house boats.

Get lost in one of the prettiest neighbourhoods of the city, Les Carmes. With streets so narrow that you can barely see the sky, window shop your way around the many jewellery and antique shops in this district.

And lastly, hang around in one of the many cafes on Place du Capitole, dubbed as ‘the living room of the city’. Demonstrators, performers, vendors, tourists - this is where all the action is.

… And already as I write this, there are thoughts of spending an enchanted weekend in this Rose City and a strong desire to relive all of it once again.

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Gossamer & Impermanent

2013-02-20T06:27:00.001+00:00

Mildly obsessed with the life and times of Cesare Borgia since a while now, especially his love affair with Sancha of Aragon who happened to be his youngest brother Gioffre’s wife.

Forbidden love, secret rendezvous and irrepressible passion… their romance evokes the most quixotic of feelings deep within me.

Sometimes it is the inconvenient and the impractical which draws you, in love as much as in life. Wouldn’t you agree?

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Wall Inspiration

2013-02-15T05:12:00.001+00:00

Inexplicably in love with the idea of having my old classic books glued to the wall, having stumbled on this unique wall treatment idea.

A great DIY if you have got more time than money to spare this weekend.

Also, a big thank you to the lovely folks at The Snugg for sending me one of their lovely iPhone5 squared skinny fit protective case for my new cell phone.

I hope its beautiful where you are and wish you a lovely weekend.

Monday Morning Inspiration

2013-02-11T05:00:00.001+00:00

Love is in the air, as they say. Even with an impossibly busy week ahead and a million mile long to-do list, I cannot help but fantasize about spending a late afternoon sailing on ocean waves with my love towards some exotic island far far away. White sands and swaying palms, champagne, oysters, salt water kisses and all the time in the world.. Few things are more romantic than the ocean.

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Container Dwelling

2013-01-29T05:47:00.001+00:00

Stumbled upon this unimaginable shipping container conversion to a chic home in Kansas City, Missouri…

…Just the perfect amalgamation of recycling and unconventional thinking. Wouldn’t you agree?

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Hello, La Perla

2013-01-23T06:10:00.001+00:00

While not everyone may be excited about Valentine’s Day, I tend to fuss over it and these pretty underthings from La Perla’s new SS’13 campaign seem perfect for renewing the romance with my hubs.

The baroque glamour, soft colours and innovative shapes of this exquisite collection have my thoughts already drifting away to the sheer possibilities…

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Monday, Monday

2013-01-21T05:11:00.001+00:00

If you were to ask, anyone would tell you that I’m obsessed with heels. And yet these chic, red, hand made Jardins Florian ballerinas might just change everything…

You like?

Happy Monday morning, hope your week is off to a perfect start!

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New Beginnings

2013-01-13T06:05:00.001+00:00

A new year is the perfect time to start something new… Stumbling upon some wonderful words while blogsurfing, I’ve resolved to “take pictures and take courage” in 2013.

Sharing here an old picture from my inspiration folder titled, two sides to every story, isn’t the moody lighting and a feeling that a story is about to unfold in this image completely mesmerizing?

Hope you’ve had a picture perfect start to 2013!

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Light Of The Lights

2012-12-18T15:11:00.001+00:00

Can hardly believe it is mid December already!

If you are yet to purchase your holiday outfits, here’s a little inspiration in shades and hues of fluttery snow flakes,jewel encrusted ornaments and the colour of foil on champagne tops…

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Domestic Designs

2012-12-16T03:15:00.001+00:00

Hello weekend. Hello inspiration. Hello to you all.

It’s the most beautiful time of the year and today I’m most inspired by calm, serene, minimal living spaces in their most understated expression.

How does your home look during the holidays?

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A Love Story

2012-11-28T06:38:00.001+00:00

Two stylish lovebirds from Nikolay Biryukov’s editorial for Elle Ukraine (Sep ‘12), evoke the pain and tenderness of love so subtly in these enchanting vintage styled pictures.

I’m especially loving the last photo.. What about you?

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Hello Summer

2012-02-21T13:45:00.001+00:00

ASOS line up of Spring-Summer wear this year is absolutely inspiring. I especially am loving their vintage styled shoot featuring American actress and indie queen Elizabeth Olsen.

I totally dig Elizabeth’s chic and effortless sense of style which according to her is inspired by Celine, Chanel, Isable Marant and Marni.

“Masculine, quirky and funky” is how she puts it. She’s definitely making waves on the fashion scene.

{images photographed by Todd Cole for Asos Magazine}

Hello ban.do

2012-02-06T03:29:00.001+00:00

I have a slight obsession when it comes hair. As Lady Gaga puts it “I am my hair” and hence the need for my hair to be at it’s best each and every day. While getting pregnant was the best thing I ever did for my hair, ban.do’s range of sparkly, vibrant and unabashedly girly accessories come a close second. It’s darker, more sophisticated look for the holidays is just perfect for all the winter parties that I shall be attending this month.

Here are some of the pieces that I’m coveting for my hair and otherwise.

*From left: jumbo party bobbi, studio 54.

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