January 25, 2015

Kirpa: A Short Film





"... a short film about 23-year-old art student struggling to fulfill the wishes of her parents while pursuing her dreams of becoming an artist. A lack of communication between her and her father makes home life more difficult. They both love and want what is best for each other, but don't know how to communicate this without creating further misunderstandings. A healthy relationship is all Kirpa wishes to have with her father, and that is everything he dreamed of since immigrating to Canada and driving a taxi cab to support the family. But where did it all go wrong? How can she repair one of the most important relationships a young woman has in her life?"

When I heard about the release of this short film and saw the trailer I couldn't wait to watch the full film, which was released online about a week ago. Although the film features a south asian woman, this struggle between parent and child can relate to most everyone. 

Sorry I didn't have a new blog post today... it's finals week, but I hope you enjoy this short film as much as I did! I will be back next Sunday for a new post!

With Love,
        Simran Rai

January 18, 2015

Black Out














Dress: Zara   Leather Jacket: Trouve   Coat: Zara   Booties: Topshop

Yes, I know there are other colors in world besides black, but I just couldn't help myself.  I opted for all black because it is the most flattering and versatile color, but just wearing all black can look dull so that is where mixing textures is important.  Not only does mixing textures look great, but it also allows you to layer up, which is a must during the winter. Layering clothing can allow you to stay warm without looking like Randy from A Christmas Story . In this outfit I went from the lightest fabric, being the dress, to the heaviest fabric, the wool coat. From work, to school, to everyday, this outfit is perfect for any and every occasion. 

What has been your favorite winter color?

With Love,
        Simran Rai

January 11, 2015

New York Day 3 & 4
































It has come to that time of year where the holidays are over and all I can think about is summer. Since I never finished my New York series, I figured why not reminisce about a great trip. 

The first place I visited on day three was the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). You don't have to be an art junkie to appreciate the incredible pieces of art that are displayed on all six floors of the museum, featuring renowned artists such as Monet, Picasso and Warhol. If you are going with children, and don't want to spend money knowing they will be bored after a couple minutes, kids 16 and under get in for free; MoMA also offers many kid friendly activites

I then made my way over to Central Park to relax and people watch. 

You can't leave the city without watching a broadway musical, my choice Mamma Mia. I love the feel-good movie featuring Meryl Streep and Amanda Seyfried, so I thought why not watch the musical. I was pleasantly surprised and it reminded my of the reason I fell in love with the movie in the first place. 

After watching the musical, I made the short walk to the iconic Times Square. This was definitely one of the most crowded places in Manhattan, so I quickly snapped a couple pictures and made the treacherous journey to find a cab. 
Tip: There is no way you will catch a cab in Times Square, so walk a couple blocks down to a quieter street. 

On the last day we visited Brooklyn via the Brooklyn Bridge. With stellar views all around, it is a great place to take stroll or go on a run. Opened in 1883, the bridge is an incredible piece of architecture and is a must see whilst in New York. When walking around Brooklyn, it is just what you would imagine it to be, filled with young hipsters. Brooklyn is full of interesting people, with great vibes and is unlike anywhere I have ever been. 

Although there is not a picture of it, I wanted to mention Eataly. Eataly is a taste of Italy right in the middle of New York City. It is an amazing place to pick up groceries or grab a bite to eat, my favorites being Le Verdure's gnocchi and, the best part a Nutella Bar. 

Check out New York Day 1 and Day 2 !


With Love, 
           Simran Rai

January 4, 2015

2014 Favorites




Throughout the year  I was on the hunt for the perfect biker jacket when coming across this one from Trouve, I knew it would be a staple in my wardrobe. This was definetly an investment piece, however I was happy to pay the price knowing I would get a lot of wear out of it and that it would last a long time.

From dresses to jeans and everything in between, these ankle boots from Topshop are always on my feet. These pair of shoes are something you can wear all year around. Check out my post A Pop of Plaid to hear more about just how much I love them.  

If you ever see me wearing sunglasses it will most likely be these pair of vintage wayfarer Ray Bans. These are the model B&L 5022. Since I have a round face the angles on the sunglasses flatter my face and the colors go with just about any outfit. 


As a person who likes the au naturale make up look, this blush from MAC does just the trick. The shade Margin adds the perfect flush of color whilst still being noticable on the cheeks. 


If you are just learning how to apply eyeliner or are always in a rush to get ready, like myself, the MAC Technakohl Liner is quick and easy to apply. I like to warm up the liner on my hand first, then apply, this speeds up the process, and results in less errors when applying it directly onto the eye. I use to color Graphblack which is just a basic black and the color lasts throughout the whole day.


This is the Givenchy Mister Light Instant Light Corrective Pen. Words cannot describe how much I love this product, I use it as an under eye conclear and highlighter. It makes my face look  more vibrant and alive. Although it is on the more expensive side, it is worth the money.


Out of all my nail polishes this color has the least amount left, so much so that I have to tilt the bottle in order to get any product. So as you can tell I haven't stopped using the shade, Havana Dreams. It is is a great color for all year around and is less harsh than a white nail polish.



This is the Aveeno Positively Radiant Moisturizer with SPF 30. I use this every morning after I take a shower, so as you can guess I have gone through a lot of bottles. This is the ideal everyday moisturizer, it doesn't have a harsh smell, it has a SPF and sits perfectly under makeup. 


As any person with curly hair will know, it is hard to A, comb your hair at all and B, get your mane under control. Therefore, the Aveda be curly line is an essential for anyone with curly hair problems. In fact, it enchances your curles without making you look like a frizz ball. 

Moroccan Oil is another product that helps with frizz but also shines and moisturizes your hair. With this, a little goes a long way, so although it might seem like a lot of money for a hair product, the bottle with last you a long time.  



Whether you are obsessed with anything Parisian, like myself, or want to know how to dress parisian this book will have you falling in love with the parisian style. 


This book is filled with photos by Scott Schuman, otherwise known as The Satorialist. Over the past year I have fallen in love with his work and looking through the pages in this book, it reminds me of all the reason I started loving his photographs in the first place.

Hope you all have a great new year!

With Love,
           Simran Rai