BECAUSE DENIM IS BAE.

Hello all!
This post is sort of a continuation of the previous post because this also focuses on denim. I'm honestly a huge fan of anything denim. It's versatile,breathable and it looks good . It can be a little expensive, but if you shop from the right places,it doesn't have to burn a hole in your pocket. I think a denim shirt is a wardrobe staple. I'm more inclined towards lighter shades but denim looks good no matter the color. So I decided to take this one denim shirt I have and wear it in how many ever ways I possibly could. You've already seen the denim on denim look which is honestly my favorite ever and is also in vogue this season! There are honestly so many ways you can wear a denim shirt in but these are my favorite.

1. Denim X Leather :

First of all, I want to say that this is a faux-leather skirt. This may seem a little bothersome considering summer and leather aren't exactly a match made in heaven , but this pleated skater skirt is honestly the best thing ever.Since it's not real leather,its much lighter,way easier to maintain and doesn't cling on to you in case you get sweaty. Because of it's shape you can barely even feel it and it's super airy. I got this skirt from Forever 21 when they were having a sale and it cost me about 600 INR. I really like it because the color is very basic and I love the pleat details that it has. It's also a high waist skirt which is definitely a plus for me.Since the shirt and the skirt are on the lighter side of the color scale, I decided to add a pop of blue with these gorgeous barely-there heels that I stole from my mom.I added these pearl drop earrings to keep the look classy. 

HEELS-STEVE MADDEN
BAG-WESTSIDE

SKIRT-FOREVER 21
DENIM SHIRT-SAROJINI NAGAR

EARRINGS-H&M

 2. Denim X White :

You cannot go wrong with this combination even if you try! Since it's summer, white is the perfect color to wear. This is my personal favorite look because it's so effortless! Since both colours are light, it's totally summer friendly! You can add any color of shoes and accessorize it however you want since the look is pretty plain. I layered two necklaces,added a few gold colored bangles and wore these super cute neon pink heart earrings with this since I wanted this to be a very casual,everyday look. I went for these jelly shoes and added this super cute floral backpack that I got from cupcakesandclosets for just 500INR! I think it adds a very funky element to the entire look and its super spacious and trendy!

DENIM SHIRT-SAROJINI NAGAR
SHORTS-GK MARKET
JELLY SHOES-NEW LOOK

NECKLACES-FOREVER21
BANGLES-ACCESORIZE

BAG-CUPCAKESANDCLOSET.IN

3.Layering :

If you follow me on Instagram ,by now you should know that I am obsessed with layering things. Be it clothes or accessories, I think it's a very nice way to wear all your favorite things at once and also make an otherwise boring thing super funky and interesting. You can experiment with patterns and sizes and you'll almost always end up with something amazing. 
I'm a huge fan of denim jackets ,but they are obviously too thick to wear during the summer. So I decided to pair this super cute bird print romper with the denim shirt, using it as a over-sized shrug kind of thing. I also added a belt to the romper because I felt it looked a little too plain. I finished the look off by adding a long imitation ivory necklace,an over-sized watch and boots! Now, many people think that boots are only meant for winters, but I think it really depends on the type of boots you're going to wear and how comfortable you feel in them . I also think that if you balance your outfit out, you won't feel hot wearing boots.

ROMPER AND BELT-20DRESSES.COM

   

BOOTS-FOREVER 21
WATCH-SEIKO (BROTHERS)

 Hope you enjoyed this post! Let me know in the comments which one was your favorite and if you'd like me to do a post on any particular topic! Don't forget to follow me on Instagram @ruhanidogra and fb @theneverlandchronicles!

Hope you have an amazing weekend!

Until next time,
Ruhani.

DENIM DELUXE

"I have often said that I wish I had invented blue

 jeans: the most spectacular, the most practical, the

 most relaxed and nonchalant. They have expression,

 modesty, sex appeal, simplicity - all I hope for in my

 clothes."

-YSL

Hello all!!

So I guess it's pretty obvious from the title that today's post is all about the denim,the denim ,the denim*sings it Meghan Trainor style*!! The denim fabric has been around for so long , i'm not sure if I should even call it a summer trend. It's in trend 365 days a year,decade after decade. But, this season is different. This season is special for it. Why? Because on 20th May, the blue jeans will complete 140 years of existence!! Whattt? Yep, that's how long it's been around for. From dungarees to flare pants to boot-cuts to straight cut to the skinny jeans , I think it's come a long long way. 

A good fitting pair of jeans can honestly make all the difference in the world but is so difficult to find. If it fits the waist well, it's too loose around the thighs, if it fits well around the things , it's too tight around the hips, if the waist, thighs and hips are good, the length is too long. What sorcery is this?! I did manage to find a perfect fitting pair a couple of years back in a Levis store,(I really like the whole curve id concept) but sadly I overused them and they now live on borrowed time. The color literally faded from black into this charcoal like color and its ripped at various places which is actually cool because ripped jeans are so in right now, but they are starting to loose their shape. I don't blame them though, it's been nearly 5-6 years. I'm still in search of the next perfect one for me. Wish me luck finding it.

So in honor of the  birthday of the blue jeans , I decided to OD on denim a little and styled a denim on denim outfit which i've been wanting to try for a very long time! Also known as double denim or denim deluxe, this trend was super popular in the 80's and early 90's and it is back in fashion this season.With the likes of stars like Miranda Kerr, Rihanna, Miley Cyrus, Alessandra Ambrosio and Kendall Jenner, to name a few, donning it numerous times, I think it's safe to say denim on denim is here to stay(unintentional rhyming).

Denim on denim can actually be pretty tricky to pull off. The best thing is to create a contrast, pairing a dark shade with a light shade is definitely your best bet. You can add some jewelry or a scarf or a pair of quirky heels to break the monotony of the denim if you want. I went with this really pretty multicolored necklace that I got a long time ago. I feel it complements the denim shirt very well. I added a hand cuff  too. I decided on cheetah print heels for this look because these particular pair have a very soft tone of this print on them , they also have a gold lining and I think gold and denim always looks very good. I finished the look off by adding this beautiful clutch which I borrowed from my mom. I'm not much of a clutch person , I find it kind of inconvenient , but I think it worked well for this particular look:)

DENIM SHIRT-SAROJINI NAGAR
JEANS-FOREVER 21

HEELS-MANGO
CLUTCH-BORROWED FROM MOM

NECKLACE-LOCAL SHOP IN GURGAON
(I LOVE HOW MY NAILS MATCH MY SHIRT)

 I hope you enjoyed this post!! Definitely try out the double denim trend because its so so amazing! If you just create a  contrast, you cannot go wrong with it! Tag me on Instagram @ruhanidogra or on FB @Theneverlandchronicles if you do. Have a great weekend!! Also, please go watch Piku if you get the time! I promise you will not regret it!! Its such an amazing movie and Mr. Bachchan has outdone himself!! 

Until next time,
Ruhani.

T-shirt recycling 1: DIY Tote .

Hello all!!!
I hope you guys had an amazing weekend! I really wanted to go watch Piku but sadly I couldn't get tickets:( Hoping to watch it soon though! Its been getting very positive reviews and it has Irfaan Khan!! He's my absolute favorite ! Let me know how it is if you watched it!

So, most of us probably have one big pile of clothes lying around in our cupboard  which we never really use. Maybe those clothes have some sentimental value attached to them, maybe you like the print or the material a lot or maybe you just think you're gonna wear them sometime later. If you're like me, that pile will mostly consist of a zillion shirts from the buy 3 for the price of 2 section of various stores. Esp the Honey ones from Pantaloons.I was a big fan. So, what are you going to do with them? You can't just leave them there and let them occupy space unnecessarily right?And lets face it,you're never throwing or donating those clothes either. So if the're gonna be there anyway ,might as well make some use of them. That's exactly what this post is about! Reconstructing your old t-shirts into as good as new ones as well as making other useful items out of them. I'll be sharing various ways of doing so over the next few days! I love DIY's because most of them are super easy and super fun. Also, you can make things according to your taste and add  elements of your liking to it!
Its time to get chopping!!:D

 Today i'll be guiding you through the process of turning a simple t-shirt into an everyday tote bag!!
Let's get started!!

Here's what you'll need for this DIY:

A pair of scissors and a t-shirt.( the important thing here is to use a very big shirt. Go for a large or an xl because you definitely want your bag to be spacious and have long handles. I used a medium sized shirt.)
                                                  

Step 1:

Start by laying the shirt out on a hard surface and cutting  the sleeves, the neck and the bottom hem. Just cut along the hem lines on each as shown below.

 

      

  Your shirt should now look like this:
         

Step 2: 

Now cut vertical strips/fringes starting from the bottom of the shirt on both sides. You can either do this by cutting both sides together or cutting them one by one. You can decided the length and width of these strips according to how long and wide you want your 'fringes' to be.I recommend keeping it maybe half an inch or so longer than the length you want because you'll be knotting it.

 After you cut them ,it should look something like this:

 Step 3: 

Pull at these strips to stretch them out to give it a smoother finish.

I had to use my foot to get some grip becuase I was alone at home.:D

It should now look something like this:

Step 4: 

Now start knotting the matching (front and back face pieces)pieces like shown below. It's a regular knot.Make a double knot as this is what will actually make your tote a tote and ensure that things don't fall out of it. Make sure the knots are tight.

 It should now look like this:

 Step 5:

Cut the shoulders into half as shown below.This will form your handles.

 Final step:

Tie both the front side pieces together and the back side pieces together.

VOILA! You're done!

 I was able to fit 3 ray ban cases, my wallet,my phone and two 100 ml bottles in this bag! It's pretty great! The best part is that it's washable and doesn't cost a thing!!! Unless of course you buy a new shirt and then decide to make this or have to buy scissors .

This was one of my favorite T-shirts. I bought it almost 4 years ago and it had faded and lost the little bit of shape that it had. Since Guns and Roses is one of the many bands that I deeply admire, I didn't have the heart to throw or give it away, neither was I ready to see it being used as a 'pona' at home. 

I hope the instructions were clear and that you enjoyed this DIY. Remember, this is only meant to give you an idea about how to do this, you can add your own twist and tweak it up.You could experiment by adding a few beads to the tassels or tying them to form patterns. I actually wanted my handles to be very long, almost sling bag like so I added the leftover cloth from cutting out the hem, neck and sleeves and sewed it  to the shoulders to make the handles much longer! Will share a photo on Instagram soon!

If you decide to make a bag of your own, do tag me on Instagram @ruhanidogra or you could mail the photo to me at theneverlandchronicles@gmail.com or tag me on fb @theneverlnadchronicles!

Have an amazing week ahead! 

Until next time,
Ruhani.