I had written a series of posts about my favourite Hauz Khas Village stores back in 2012 – Aumbre Ogaan Ole Couture I re-visited my favourites in 2013, and in what’s turning out to be an annual tradition, I’m heading there AGAIN tomorrow for Indian wear shopping! For the 2014 edition. I know the places … Continue reading thedelhibride Asks… Best Places to Shop at Hauz Khas Village
I’ve gotten queries lately regarding shopping in Ahmedabad, and I struck gold with these 2 articles that appeared in my newsfeed this very week!
The first one, Continue reading “Where to shop in Ahmedabad?”
I got together with PrettySecrets recently and wrote my very first guest post for them! They have a shiny new blog – Blog Full of Secrets – where they share secrets every girl should know, and I gave them my two cents on “Nightwear for Newlyweds” as part of their Bride Guide series. Head on over to … Continue reading TDB Guest Posts on Nightwear for Newlyweds
The answer is always – asap. Unless your wedding is more than 9-10 months away, start looking as early as as you can. Reasons to start off as early as possible Find the right shops: If you want to go to a LOT of shops to first get an idea of what is available in … Continue reading When is the right time to start looking for my wedding lehenga?
Updated with my video of shopping in Chandni Chowk at some of the best stores in 2019! 🙂
The first and only time I went to Chandni Chowk was with a bunch of my guy friends to eat at Karim’s. It was hands down the best meat I’ve ever had, by the way. Melted in the mouth! Yum. Anyway, I remember walking around with my 5-6 guy friends surrounding me from all sides, so I felt quite safe and didn’t have to bother with anything.
This Saturday, my mother wanted to go to CC with me. It was just going to be the two of us. Honestly, I was not very comfortable with the idea – since I have this wonky image of Chandni Chowk and all it’s shady men. My mother rubbished my concerns, and said we’re going just by ourselves. No bodyguards, mother? Are you sure? “Stop acting like a 5-year-old” is all I got in return.
Now, I know this is Continue reading “Where to shop for Wedding Lehengas at Chandni Chowk?”
Last weekend was mini-vacation weekend. My family went for a quick 2-day trip on the outskirts of Delhi, and I had my first – ok, first two – spas! And yes, my whole routine’s haywire now. Have not worked out since last Friday! But, I’ll get back to it starting tomorrow. Other developments have been … Continue reading Wedding Planning Updates – 2nd week of June
I needed to make a trip to South Extension market on Saturday morning, before heading off to Chandni Chowk. So I went to Ushnaq Mal first, since my parents thought they had good wedding lehengas. Most of it was too much chamki (in-your-face-shiny) that not only looks fugly but also photographs terribly. But, there was … Continue reading Looking for my wedding lehenga at South Extension
I have been pinning the lehenga looks I’m loving onto my pinterest boards. There are very few bridal lehengas, because I’m picky like that. I’m narrowing down what I like, will be going to Chandni Chowk this weekend to check out some out. Till date, I have seen lehengas at – Kapil & Mmonika, Lajpat … Continue reading Wedding Lehenga Shopping Begins!
Update time! Yes, it’s been fairly long since I wrote anything here. This is what I’ve been upto: 1. Honeymoon Sure about the destination – Australia! However, fiancé is delaying making bookings with travel agent. I believe it’s about time now, right? Shouldn’t the itinerary be decided by now? Why am I the only one worried … Continue reading Honeymoon destination, bling, bachelorette & watercolor invites
Shinjini Amitabh Chawla 