Do you like matching outfits with your family? I don't know how you feel but I have always loved doing it with my elder daughter.. And then when I became a mom for the second time, I started loving matching our outfits to the hilt! Then I got a set that blurted 'I love you' for me and my better half! People really loved our idea! And then started my obsession to dress up the whole family in matching or co ordinated outfits! If you are wondering where to flaunt them, then let me tell you, there are innumerable occasions.

1. Christmas: Well it's an age old tradition to open up the gifts in family matching outfits. Just think about the pictures. They are bound to look perfect and create memories for a lifetime. 

2. Family photoshoot: You can't even able to fathom how fast time flies if you don't freeze them. Take pictures often with the entire gang as time flies too fast.

My most favourite part about such photoshoots is planning the outfits. Here are a few options how you can do so:

a. You can buy a whole matching set. Meaning all the family members don the exact design, print, type and colour of the clothing.

b. Opt for a same colour theme: Choose a common hue which everyone has an outfit in: red, black, blue, white or denim etc. It is a toned down version of family twinning though still looks coordinated.

c. Choose a matching pattern. For example, wear stripes everyone. Or choose plaid or piping, chambray or corduroy or suspenders, etc. You get the point! I love cute mommy and me dresses.

d: Planned outfit Coordination:

The point is to look effortless yet still put up. The onlookers would feel that what a glamourously effortless family it is; although you know the hoopla behind it. Choose complementing colours like classic black and white or red and blue or white and yellow etc. Opt for solid colours sans prints as it tends to clutter the visuals.

3. Commemorate special occasions. The family gathering occasions are priceless. Whether they are annual gatherings like big festivals or once in a lifetime celebrations like birth of a baby, wedding, first birthdays and 50th anniversaries, family pictures play an indispensable role. And to get that right, you need matching outfits!

Popopieshop is an excellent place where you get all kind family matching outfits; in innumerable patterns and prints and colours and sizes! In one word, it's the Mecca of family fashion. I love coordinating outfits with my family, What about you?

 The internet...is it a boon or bane? Whatever your pick maybe, one thing is for sure, we won't be able to survive for even a single second without it! For some it is livelihood, for some it is education  while for some it's entertainment that they can't do without! The web is literally a Black Hole. Do you agree with me? I bet you do! We literally get sucked into it or worse, we are spinning inside the vortex every single minute of our everyday! The arrival and abuse of smartphones have worsened this situation, we have connectivity for every breathable second of our lives.

While we may look for digital detox from time to time, it's the greatest platform for stress busting too. Whether it's a movie on an OTT platform or listening to music, playing games with strangers to live streaming concerts, our lives would literally come to a standstill if we don't have access to the internet. While I try to refrain from too much screen time (as my job revolves staring at the screen all day long; life of a digital content creator), I have harnessed the web in a very productive way. I limit my tapping activities on my phone to certain hours and pick up my laptop whenever I have to do something productive. The laptop has a bigger screen and hence friendlier for my eyes. So here my three favourite things that I love to that do not involve any videos or movies or social media.

1. Read magazines. It's been quite a long time that I have stopped buying magazines. However that does not mean that I don't need my daily dose of fashion and decor inspiration right? I never read on a tablet or phone because I love the pictures to be big! Reading is one of the most productive things that you can do on the web and yet it's such a stressbuster!

2. Play online games. I am sure many of you love and do play games. While paying on the phone is convenient, doing it on a computer gives more power for navigation. Not to mention downloading too many will eat up the storage of your phone. So I had been looking for a place that could provide me numerous gaming options without having to download them because, let's face it, computer/phone real estate is priceless! And also I didn't want to pay for the premium versions. After a lot of research (I am doing the hard work for you), I found a site that checked all boxes: plays.org

The other game is horseback riding with Nikki and Hide and Seek with Chelsea. If you are a fan of the show, then you must be familiar with Honey, Chelsea's pup. The Hide and Seek consists of Chelsea and Honey. This game is perfect for young girls but if you are a Barbie fan like me, you are bound to fall in love with this one.

Another game that we both mommy daughter love is the LEGO game. There are many LEGO games, but 

LEGO City Adventures Build and Protect City Simulation Game is our favourite. We keep building with Lego pieces all the time and this game is an excellent simulation of building a city. You place the structures, dig stuff, unravel money and use that money to make more structures. Really a great constructive game.

Other LEGO games are Batman Gotham City Speed Game, LEGO Star Wars Battle, Out of step, Stacky Stack LEGO Brick, and so on. If you have that constructive bone in your body, these are for you.

Of course that goes without saying that the categories of games available are endless. From the traditional arcade games to classical Solitare, Poker games to Board Games, you can literally find any game that you are looking for. Some Chess games can be played with your friends, while others need to be played with the computer. 

The categories are really innovative as there is a Food section. Yes, food! My favourite has to be the Allen's Pizzeria for Kids game, I love food, I love pizza and I love cooking. What more can I ask for!

There are various Football games to Fooseball , Christmas games to Frozen, Golf to gumball and every possible category you can probably imagine.

I have always preferred the web versions over playing on mobile phone because of a number of reasons. The bigger screen gives way more enjoyment and it is more comfortable on our eyesight too, don't you think? Also the keys are easier to navigate on a computer. Anyways guys, I suggest you check this out and you are bound to be hooked! A remedy for boredom, depression and removing the writer's block.

Well enough said about gaming. Now let me elaborate my 3rd favourite activity.

3. Blogging. I am a professional blogger now but this wasn't the case 8 years back when I started. My blog was (and still is) my life's online journal and it's a wonderful way to keep a log of your life. If you don't want to share with the world, keep it private. Journaling has numerous therapeutic effects and an online blog is the best way to keep a record of your memories along with the pictures; in this digital age.

So guys, there go the three productive ways how I use the web for my benefit. I would like to take your opinion now. Tell me a few things that does not involve any form of video watching or social media or money transaction. The web is a boon indeed; ain't so?

 The chill is knocking at our doors and yes winters have arrived. This year this season is going to be more active than usual because last winters had been a total blur. So what you need for the endless list of activities you need a winter wardrobe capsule that would will protect you from the cold in the most stylish way possible, take you from day to night and be the best version of yourselves! So guys here I am rounding up the must have pieces in a capsule wardrobe that you simply can't do without. After searching a lot on the internet, I found a website Ninacloak that has got loads of cute stuff. From a very girly and feminine winter collection to edgy ones, they have everything that you need this season!

1. Sweater Dress: A sweater dress should be owned by all the girls. It's festive when you want it to be and casual when you don't. If you plan to buy only one, I would suggest to go neutrals like black, beige or white. You can wear it with a thermal beneath or a coat over it. It can be easily matched to the surrounding temperature.

2. A long coat: What's even a winter wardrobe without a long coat? The more you have, the better! They can be quite of an investment but definitely it will pay you back more. If you are building a coat wardrobe, I would suggest to start with solid neutral colours like beige and navy blue or black and then proceed to fun colours like pink and green. And don't forget to buy a print in between! For good bargains, you should be on the lookout for womens long winter coats on sale.

3. Knee Length Boots: Long boots scream winter, don't they? Every girl needs them. Whether to layer them over skinny jeans or beneath short tweed skirts over tights, this is a capsule essential.

4.Beanie and gloves: Well you don't want your ears and fingers to freeze right?

5. Warm Tops: You need warm tops to layer beneath coats or to wear them as such during the low chill spells. For an ideal long sleeve tops womens, I would suggest to go for dramatic colours yet solid patterns that would pop outside from beneath a coat.

Did I miss something? I have already stocked up on these. What about you?

 There are two types of girls in this world: the dress girl and the trouser girl. Which one are you? Falling under a particular category does not mean that you can't or don't wear the other one. It simply means that you are truly partial towards that particular category and love to drape yourself in that. I am clearly a 'Dress' kind of girl. I think it's very apparent from my online image. However there are reasons for my selection. Firstly I feel that trousers/jeans don't flatter me that much. Being short, I tend to look frumpy. Secondly, I clearly have a wide midriff (thanks to 2 babies and a sedentary lockdown), I am in my worst shape. Last but not the least, dresses are my way of getting primp. Since I wear jeans and trousers for majority of my life (clinic, chores, home etc), dresses signify either partying or holidaying or simply taking a break. And voila, there you go!

As places have started opening up for travel, I have started browsing the internet too for good bargains. I just came across this huge selection of women's dresses online and got hooked! So much variety and such competitive price points! The designs are incredible and I started adding one by one in my cart for our next vacation. Since I consider myself a dress connoisseur, here I am sharing  types of dresses that every girl should have in her wardrobe.

1. Skater Dress: The flounce at the bottom and a fitted waist makes sure that you can never go wrong with this style. Whether you are petite or plus size, this silhouette is bound to look good on you.

2. Bodycon Dress: If you want something that will hug you in all the right places and have a slimming effect, this is your type. A white bodycon dress is an essential in every fashionista's wardrobe. It's the perfect accompaniment to an elegant party, be it official or wedding, casual brunch or a birthday.

3. Little Black Dress: An LBD is a classic. It need not be 'little' it just needs to be fully black. Make sure you have it all styles and silhouettes. You probably look your best in an LBD.

4. Midi dress: If a Maxi dress is not your jam but you want something conservative, then this is your call. One may not like a maxi for so many reasons, too much fabric, not fit for short height etc etc. A midi is absolutely modest yet not too much fabric, does not sweep the floors and shows just the right amount of skin. The best casual dresses are often midis because they are so comfortable and flattering.

5. Asymmetrical dress: The zigzag hemline does all the talking and hence seizes away the attention from the wrong places. Not only the dramatic hemline makes it a special outfit but makes you look pretty and youthful.

The holiday season is here which means pure indulgence. Starting with Friendsgiving, Thanksgiving and proceeding to Christmas parties and New Year eves and all the greatest celebrations. As much as you want to look great, you have ingested too many calories. As the season rolls in, so does the waist size and the guilt. Should you stop enjoying and just think about looks? Hell no! This season is the most enjoyable phase of the entire year and shouldn't be wasted on superficial things like looks and weight. However you also want to look your best given the fact that you have collected your prettiest outfits for this period. So what's the solution? Well it's a small secret that will never let you down: yes shapewears. 

This is the right time to plan everything for the coming special days. If you can plan the menu, then you should also definitely decided the outfits and the shapewears that will go with them! 

This waist trainer for women is a gift that keeps on giving! If you want a slimmer waist and a hourglass figure during this eating season, this is what you need. Made from latex, it allows maximum elasticity which means you can eat to your heart's content! It reduces the waistline upto 3 sizes which means it's specially needed after each celebration. For great fit, it has a zipper closure and double velcro belts. 

We women go through so many health related issues in life. From childbirth to various surgeries, so many things happen and our abdomens suffer the most. Our tummy needs full time support both for healing and reduction. The best plus size shapewear compresses your torso, waist and abdomen efficiently and gives you a flawless finish. It's so comfortable you can wear it all day long without worrying. Fully adjustable straps and an open gusset makes it very bathroom friendly. It is so versatile that it can be used as a bridal shapewear to post partum girdle to liposuction compression garment, it's that one piece everyone needs.

If you are new to the concept of shapewears, you need to know about shapewear before and after. It's going to be a game changer for both your confidence and fitness. Whether you want to hide the holiday flab or simply want to look flawless on your D Day, this is what you need. We all need that boost of confidence and a shapewear provides the optimum amount of support that we need.

A wedding is so much more than just the ceremony. It's the most beautiful day in the life of a girl undoubtedly. It's equally important and memorable for the guy as well but a normal girl usually grows up dreaming and designing her perfect wedding. I don't want to sound anti feminist but I am also not that girl who would have got married in jeans and sneakers in front of the judge in a court. Some things are meant to be gorgeous and photographically perfect and they should be treated like that. I am not asking you to go over the top, just pretty to the eyes and visually memorable.

If it comes to the bride's trousseau then it can be quite of a task as wedding is just not walking down the aisle. The dress can be impractically mesmerising but it's the footwear that has to do all the work (literally). From walking down the aisle to giving toasts, standing endlessly for photographs to dancing the night away, it's indeed an ordeal for the feet. The shoes have to be pretty but comfortable too. As the wedding season is here I started doing my research and have found the perfect place to shop all the wedding footwear needs UP2STEP , a one stop website for all things glittery and gorgeous.

For the main wedding ceremony, the white heels have to be impeccable yet practical. You don't want to stumble on the long train of your gown while walking, do you? The kitten heels like these serve the perfect purpose. They are neither too high nor impractical. Look at the beautiful embellishment. How freaking gorgeous is it? I want to get married all over again!

https://up2step.com/pumps-heel/stiletto-heels/white-stilettos

For the sit down dinner, you can don some high heel party heels. You don't have much moving around do it but sit down and pose for photographs in the most regal way. These glitter heels https://up2step.com/featured/sequined-shoes/silver-glitter-heels are the most prized of all the footwear you can imagine. It's sequinned with a pointy high heel, which makes it the ideal Cinderella shoes.

The holiday season is here and so is Black Friday. That gives us an enormous chance to shop. But what all do we need in reality? How is this shopping going to change our lives?

2. You should know what to wear: This a hush hush secret to looking great. If you want to hide that flab in your tummy, say no to light colours and embrace dark ones. Short height? Choose vertical stripes. Avoid contrasts like black and white, red and blue etc.. Heavy rear? Wear longer tops and so on.

3. Make sure you are well groomed. Make sure your nail paint is not chipped and  teeth are sparkling white. Tame your baby hair and flyways with a hair spray and don't forget to regularly trim your hair . Work on your conversational skills and image. What might seem superficial now would boost your confidence and image in the longer run.

4. Hide your tummy flab. We women lust after that bodycon dress but are unable to don it because of a flabby tummy which maybe post childbirth, or surgery, excessive love for rich food or simply body type. Do you want to know a secret? Guess what, body shapers are the solution. This Black Friday, buy at least a couple of cheap shapewear to flatten out any bulges. This one has a  zipper and has an open crotch which means visiting the ladies room is super easy. It has etachable and adjustable straps which makes it convenient to use.

I hope I have been able to motivate you all in some way. I constantly work on myself and try to spread positivity. Let me know your thoughts.