Styling over the knee socks.

It's winter!!!! Winter is honestly one of my favorite seasons especially because i'm a big fan of layering!! Winter is the perfect season for that and the possibilities for your outfit are endless! If you're creative enough ,you can wear all your favorite pieces at the same time too! I have been wanting to get these over the knee socks since ages and I finally bought a set of two from my all time favourite store FOREVER21!!! And what better time to wear them than now! I'm not a huge fan of jeans during winters.They aren't exactly warm and wearing anything extra under or over them generally gets super stuffy. I would rather wear shorts and dresses and a zillion layers of stockings and tights. They look super cute and you can layer them till you feel warm enough.

So, I decided to style my lovely over the knee socks in three ways. This was pretty challenging for me as this is the first time i'm actually trying them out!!

LOOK 1: WITH SHORTS:

This one is pretty common and one of my favourite looks! For this look I kept it pretty simple! Just a pair of shorts and a sweater with an attached collar and sleeves! I absolutely love the floral print on the sweater!!It's so cute and cozy!!! I kept the accessories to a minimum with these spike danglers and I paired my lovely over the knee socks with these mazing pair of boots that i bought from China!! They are one of the best things i've ever invested in and I got them at a super cheap price! I finished the look off with this messy top knot to really show off the earrings:D Perfect everyday look with a hint of edginess!!

                                           

SHORTS - SAROJINI NAGAR.
SWEATER - YISHION
OVER-THE-KNEE SOCKS - FOREVER21
BOOTS - FLEA MARKET IN CHINA

 

EARRINGS - H&M

                 

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LOOK 2- WITH HIGH KNEE BOOTS:

I love boooooots!! So obviously these high ones had to be included!!!The nautical shirt is a classic and I decided to pair that with this red skirt! I'm not much of a skirt person but this skirt has such a cute cut that I couldn't resist.!! I finished off the look with this gorgeous belt that I recently bought and this statement necklace which i've been dying to wear!! The black over the knee socks are not fully visible but just peek out of the boots :)I love!!! You can also wear stockings with this and wear the socks over that .:) To finish off the look I threw on a leather jacket and some pearl drop earrings and I was good to go! I think this look would work well for semi-formal as well as informal occasions. Perfect for a brunch!!:)

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LEATHER JACKET - MANGO 

EXCUSE THE FOOD BABY!!! ITS ALL THE WINTER YUMMIES:D

NAUTICAL TOP - H&M
BOOTS - LOCAL SHOP IN GURGAON
SKIRT - AMISU
OVER THE KNEE SOCKS - FOREVER21

NECKLACE - RIVERISLAND
BELT - 20DRESSES.COM
EARRINGS - H&M

LOOK 3 :WITH A SHORT SKIRT

The short skirt and over the knee socks is a classic look!! For this look , I decided to pair this super cute crop top with this high waisted black skirt. If you look closely the skirt has an embossed design on it which I love. I kept the accessories to a minimum because I think the look is self sustaining. I opted for the bold red lips look and paired this look with these black over the knee socks and these gorgeous snake skin print heels that I bought long ago!:) Perfect party look or maybe work ?? 
              

SKIRT - AMISU
TOP - AMISU

OVER THE KNEE SOCKS - FOREVER21
HEELS - CARLTON LONDON

NECKLACE - H&M
LIPSTICK - BODYSHOP NO 115.

And those are my three over the knee socks looks!!! Hope you enjoyed this post!Let me know what you thought in the comments below!!:) Hope youre enjoying your holidays and have your resolutions ready! Have a good week ahead!

Until next time,
Ruhani.

Save money this December.

It's the beginning of a new month! One of my favorite. I just love the winters! That feeling of snuggling in your blanket and wearing bundles and bundles of clothes. All the hot chocolate and soup .The baggy sweaters, the Christmas lights , the sales and gifts.Pretending to be a smoke breathing dragon. Its all just so awesome! 

It isn't really cold here in Bangalore but i'm gonna be in Delhi for the better half of winters! Can't wait! Last month was hectic and busy and I ended up spending a lot of money and was so so broke by the 26th that I had only 400 bucks left in my account. I was a little proud of myself though, some of friends has 10Rs and what not. Luckily I write a very detailed diary and was able to figure out where all the extra expenditure happened and how I could save money this month. I need to save to be able to shop all the amazing Christmas sales!!!:D. So, read on for tips on saving money this December!

1. Carry a water bottle : Now, this may seem like a silly thing but trust me its not. We cannot live without water. The average cost for a bottle of clean drinking water is 20 rs. You'll end up buying an average of two of these a day . That's 1200 per month.There goes two pairs of jeans from forever 21. Apart from saving money , keeping yourself hydrated is very important for your body. Drinking clean water is a must.

                                     

                                 

2.Eat Vegetables : Many people think that vegetables cost a lot of money. With the exception of onions, that is not true. The key here is to buy vegetables that are in season. Seasonal vegetables are generally cheap since its available in abundance. It also has less pesticides etc and is a healthier option. Vegetables also fill you up faster and provide you with a lot of nutrients and energy.It can also do wonders for you hair and skin.

                                                   

3.Eat breakfast: Yes. You've heard this one a zillion times but never really bothered to implement it. Eating breakfast is good because it fills you up and gives you the energy to do your day to day activities. Eating breakfast will prevent you from mindless munching leading up to lunch, thus saving a little bit of your cash. You'll also avoid eating unhealthy stuff.

                                         

4.Eat in your canteen: If you live in the college hostel then your fee probably covers up your mess bill. The food may not be as appealing but its cheap and healthier too. Also college canteens sell food at  very reasonable prices as they are made to cater to our needs.The difference in price will almost be half as compared to food in restaurants,  so try eating in your college canteen as much you can . If you absolutely cannot stand your canteen food then search for areas near you college that are highly populated by college students and is full of pgs and hostels..The restaurants in such areas are pretty cheap and serve good food as most of their income is generated by college students. 

5. Shop online: Online shopping is one of the best things to ever happen to mankind.Its convenient, there's a lot of variety and it's cheaper than showrooms! most websites offer some sort of deals and there's always a sale on a lot of items. Websites like coupoundunia etc can also get you great deals. Like this isn't enough, you can actually earn while shopping online! Visit bonusbay.in and earn while you shop!

                                                       

6.Write it down: I know I know. So much effort. But trust me if you actually write down where you're spending and how much you're spending ,you'll be able to manage your expenses way better and have enough to go to those parties and buy that Zara bag you wanted!

                                     

7.Use buses: I deliberately did not say public transport because lets face it, autos cost a bomb. Buses are cheap ,well connected and convenient. In places like Delhi,the metro is obviously an excellent option.Sadly Bangalore's metro connectivity is pretty horrible . The buses though,are very well connected , cheap and are super convenient. Taking a bus to the airport instead of a cab will save you 800Rs!! But leave well in time, the traffic is horrible! Also,try walking whenever possible.

8. Don't keep too much money in your wallet at a time. When you have money ,you are bound to unnecessarily spend it. Having about 300-500 Rs in your wallet at a time is good enough.

So these are the few changes that I made in order to save money! Im saving up so I can shop all the sales during Christmas. My main expenses were food and shopping so ya. Obviously these tips may not suit you all as everyone has different priorities, lifestyles and interests .Let me know in the comments below what you do to save money!!:D happy happy December you'll!!!

Until next time,

Ruhani.