A casual affair with B:kind

Dressing down at work can be a welcome relief from the stiffness of Grays & pastels that we are forced to endure 4 days in a week. Years of conditioning have enabled us to figure out the basic dynamics of formal work-attire in general life. However, even a brief appearance of Friday in our schedule can throw a lot of us in a bout of dilemma.

After all, how does one go casual in a professional environment & most importantly, how much casual is doable on a casual Friday?

Taking a cue from this situation and a lot more, B: Kind presents its own manual to break this vicious cycle.

Remember, fashion is the key word. Casual Friday is not a day to break out in the yoga pants and the Hawaiian shirts and flip-flops.  Instead, it is a day to wear printed tops or simple tees with your jeans. The secret of successful attire on this particular day lies in being creative while still maintaining the professional elements.

 If you’re wearing a printed top, pair it up with jeans or colored pants and heels.  If your pants are too dark keep your top light or go white with it. Don’t forget to accessorize it with jewelry or a scarf however. Skirt lovers can dig their favorites out of their closet & flaunt the neat and plaid ones out to the world.

And in the end don’t forget to have fun while you’re going smart with your casuals. Say what girls?

How to crack the Corporate Look?

To say that the work life plays a huge role in shaping our personalities is one of those statements that can continue its existence without being stated at all. Because over the period of time it fast becomes the only enterprise we live and breathe in. And yet, most of us get caught in a rut and find it difficult to stay fashion forward at the work front. Here are few ways in which you can easily update your work related wardrobe. 

1. Wear a colorful skirt: It’s easy to stick to the black, grey and blues. But, a chic yet formal pencil style, knee length skirt or trousers of high waist in an interesting color can go a long way in ensuring that your persona is never boring.

2. Have fun with your footwear: Add nude stilettos to a business suit or maybe printed pumps with dark denims. Accessorizing the attire further with a string of classic pearls is a sure winner too. 

3. Look for checkered tops: Checkered tops like the one from B:kind will give you a prefect formal look. Team them with a knee length skirt or straight fitted denims. 

4. Keep it simple: Avoid chunky jewelry. Instead opt for single studs, bracelets to keep it simple and chic. 

5. An elegant bag is a must have: A swanky bag can never fail to add a different dimension to your style and personality.

Remember to keep it interesting and vivacious the next time you pass through that door and swoop straight to your office desk. Have fun dressing up girls until then!  

A curious case of heels- High or Flat?

Historically women have fought many battles in the pursuit of fair ground in the man’s world. Some have been altruistic and outright revolutionary, while the others have been far nobler and milder in nature. And then there are some battles that fall in the catch 22 category of ‘What came first- Egg or Chicken?’

It’s almost impossible to come across a woman who has not had tough time juggling her vote of loyalty between a sexy pair of stilettos and the very practical flat bellies, chappals or others in this genre. This epic war has served as the ultimate litmus test for the womankind for generations.  

Yes, the heels are sexy. From Oscars, red carpet events to a casual walk on the road, the world would never be the place it is now had it not been for the existence of this super sensual pair on the horizon.

The detractors have been eager to point out at the serious health and medical hazards related to the device. But, who cares? For us the mind has always been over the matter. Hasn’t it?

Although a much saner voice would point out at the practicality of flat shoes as they can be worn under skirts, trousers or god forsaken any outfit. They are comfortable and especially so on uneven roads and crowded lanes of Indian shores. You can jump, run and hop. Every joy and comfort of a sporty spirit gets rolled in one.

However, they’re not heels. They are practical but, they are not a sexy 6 inch stiletto!  

While the battle continues and further confusion ensues, we leave the final decision with our audience here. But not without an important reminder from the very legendary and iconic figure herself-----

I don’t know who invented the high heel, but all men owe him a lot- Marilyn Monroe