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Houndstooth - a Class of its own

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#mysuavequotient #fashionthursday Houndstooth began early era in the Scottish Lowlands. However was made famous by Christian Dior after they used widely in their fashion Today Houndstooth is an established pattern worn to imply class power and sophistication. From JLo to Blake lively  to Bollywood diva Priyanka Chopra - everyone has sported it. My personal attention to houndstooth started in 2016 when I first saw a colleague wearing a houndstooth jacket at a seminar and she carried it with so much class.It made me research this a bit and observe the fashionistas flaunt it till I was confident enough to share my bit with you Here are top 5 ways to wear houndstooth 1. Blazers/Trench coats or Jackets:  Just love the way these amazing patterns look on jackets giving a classy yet powerful look 2. Skirts: My favourite pattern for skirts. Team  up with a white shirt or blouse and wear some nude lipsticks for day at work. For the evening wear a black blouse over it and a neon pin

11 Life Lessons for Joy

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#mondaymotivation 11 Life Lessons for Joy It is another Monday morning as I am writing this - beginning of a new week. My life is far from perfect yet every day is magical every moment. The Spring is paving its way to the summer and as I have my morning cup of tea I write this to you as a few beautiful life tips on this #motivationalmonday In the silence of this morning-as I write this post for you all I an eternally thankful to Lord Almighty for the blessings especially those which we take for granted. Today - when the media ,news are creating panic everywhere in the name of awareness- it is important to listen to your inner voice. Its far that I have stopped subscribing to media and television. I have also exited 90% Whatsapp and Facebook groups which do not contribute to me. I am right now living everything by choice and contribution :ie: I choose to subscribe to only those people ,media, situations who contribute to my life vision. Anything other than that is a sheer wa

Kudi nu Nachne de - Zumba - Unapologetic, Unexpected ,Free Spirited fun

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 The #neonfitnessroutine Zumba #friyay #funfriday  I was introduced to Zumba almost a decade ago. It was a new ‘hype’ or ‘fad’ that time. The twenty something Investment Banker me was looking for something fun ,exciting and happening to get a break from my sedentary routine. One class and I felt - “wow this is awesome“ . For the first time I liked to exercise. I had 2 left feet ( I am still not a good dancer  🤪 ) and my fitness levels were negative  I remember I used to hate to go to the gym. Let me be honest.I used to accompany my fitness loving gymaholic sister to the gym and end up chit chatting,making friends and cheating on my exercise routine. And if I ever followed strict workout regime I used to get tired and worn out. However -After a few classes of Zumba - I really got hooked on to it. I remember- when I had a stressful situation at work - I would think “ Its ok - I ll go for Zumba in the evening and will be fine” I never decoded this thought however.

Superwoman Syndrome

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#coffeecubiclecabin #womensdayspecial Have you had the Superwoman Syndrome? Do you think you do not accept anything else other than perfection?  We Women want it all - and yes Deserve it all We want success at work - Amazing love relationship with spouse - Being the best super achiever Mom - Best Vacations and holidays - lot of money- Best gadgets- Fit bodies- good health..the list is on and on Yes you can have it all - but wait what is the cost of having it? As an Access consciousness coach I always tell you it is possible to achieve everything. However having everything with a deadline will put a lot of pressure on us to the extent we get burnt out.  Many times - Clients tell me “ I am like this. I like perfection in everything and I cant sleep if it isn’t done in a particular manner ”  So well here I keep telling them - work is important but so is rest. Its great to have high quality work but not to the extent you burn out yourself so that you cannot en