Curious Components A Fashion, Beauty & Lifestyle Blog written by Srishti & Shivi 2018-05-17T14:02:28Z http://www.curiouscomponents.in/feed/atom/ WordPress https://i0.wp.com/www.curiouscomponents.in/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/favicon.jpg?fit=32%2C14 curiouscomponents http://www.curiouscomponents.in <![CDATA[Design fully Customized Outfits with YouDesign]]> http://www.curiouscomponents.in/?p=5508 2018-05-17T14:02:28Z 2018-05-17T14:02:28Z Many a times, sitting back at home, browsing through the internet we come across that one dress with an unknown source and how we wish to get it. What if…

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Many a times, sitting back at home, browsing through the internet we come across that one dress with an unknown source and how we wish to get it. What if we tell you that it is now very much possible. You don’t even have to step out of your house. Just chill, relax at home, everything is going to be done through your phone.

Youdesign is a platform created by Ninecolours that helps you create your own custom designer garment from scratch, any way you want and have your customized garment delivered at your doorstep.

This is how it works:

  • You send them a rough sketch or an image or maybe a video of the garment you wish to customise.
  • They will call you or connect with you through WhatsApp to discuss more about the outfit and how you want  it to be
  • Next, the appointed stylist will get back to you with a detailed sketch of your custom garment.
  • Once approved, they’ll let you know the price for the outfit, and after thats discussed and sorted, the design will be sent for production.

And in just no time you’ll see your garment come to life. 

We were really happy to see our outfits, their stylists were constantly in touch with us to make sure we get want we want. Each detail was taken care of. They make the garments fit you and not you fitting into the garments.

Checkout what we got customised!

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curiouscomponents http://www.curiouscomponents.in <![CDATA[Venice of the East – 3 Days Itinerary for Udaipur]]> http://www.curiouscomponents.in/?p=5477 2018-05-03T15:22:50Z 2018-05-03T14:49:05Z Hello crazy components, as you all know we recently visited Udaipur, and so many of you requested for our itinerary details. We really wanted to do a proper vlog on…

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Hello crazy components, as you all know we recently visited Udaipur, and so many of you requested for our itinerary details. We really wanted to do a proper vlog on the same but due to some technical difficulties we were not able to shoot it. Though we did shot a crazy amount of pictures which you all have been loving on our Instagram feed.

To get started our trip was organised by Rajasthan Tourism and we stayed at The Royal Retreat Resort & Spa were we spent 3 beautiful days in the most beautiful city of Rajasthan, Udaipur. The beautiful city is surrounded with lakes and lies on the south slope of the Aravalli Range, which makes the place one of the most romantic spots in India.
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Best time to visit Udaipur 

Udaipur can be really hot during the summers  and extremely sweltering even to the most adventurous travellers. We would suggest you to visit Udaipur either in the winter months or during the spring season. The best time would be from September – April. During the summer season the lakes tend to dry up and you may be disappointed to see the low water levels.

How to reach Udaipur

We took a morning flight from Delhi to Udaipur which is approx 1 hour 20 minutes. We would suggest you to take an early morning flight so that you do not miss on a day due to travelling.

Packing for Udaipur

The city can be pleasantly warm during the afternoons that is from September to April. We would suggest you to pack lots of colourful and breezy outfits as the weather can be warm and humid. If you are visiting during the winter season don’t forget to pack a couple of warm jumpers as it can be very cold during the night. For footwear you can ideally pack comfortable flats or sneakers as the city walks can be a bit tiresome in uncomfortable shoes.

Is it safe for an all girls trip ?

We would give it a 4 star in terms of women safety. The city has a very low crime rate and is very much safe for girls. The people are friendly and humble.

Stay

Our stay was at The Royal Retreat Resort and Spa in Udaipur. It is a beautiful property located on the outskirts of the city. Everything in Udaipur is in close proximity thus staying at a resort was not be much of a problem for travelling to and fro, it was a 20 minutes drive from the resort to the city. Rooms are very spacious adorned with unique antiques and the restaurants are truly excellent. The extravagant Rajasthani Thali at their restaurant will leave you truly satiated.
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Day 1

Udaipur has so many beautiful places to visit in and outside the city. If you plan it out smartly you can easily visit most of the gorgeous locations in 3-4 days. The first day we kept for the palaces. You can start your day visiting the city palace in the morning. We would suggest you to hire a guide inside the palace otherwise you will miss a lot on the history and essence of the palace. Tours generally last for an hour and a half.  After the palace you can have a little stroll in the market around the palace and a nice lunch on one of the lake restaurants in the city, there are plenty of good options around. These are a few of them :

    – Upré by 1559 AD, Lake Pichola Hotel
    – Udai Kothi Restaurant, Near Lake Pichola
    – Ambarai Restaurant , Outside Chandpole
    • Post lunch you can head to enjoy the scenic sunset from Monsoon Mahal, situated on the highest hill top of the Aravalli Range. You can see the paranoiac view of the Udaipur city and the lakes surrounding it.

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    Day 2

 

      • On day 2 you can explore the lakes at ease, the most famous being Lake Pichkola and Lake Fateh Sagar. Later you can go for a boat tour out to see the floating Lake Palace in all its splendour from up close. Though you cannot enter the premises until and unless you are a hotel guest, but the outside view is no less beautiful.
        Later you can take to the streets and spend time poking and peering into the many stores selling everything from artwork to jewellery and clothing to leather goods. You can end your day with a beautiful candle night dinner by the lake.
    Other places to visit in the city
  • Shilpigram
  • Saheliyon ki Bari
  • Bagore ki Haveli
  • Jag Mandir

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    Day 3
    If you feel you have explored the city enough then you can head to visit historical options near Udaipur. To choose from you have variety of options  –
    • Chittorgarh
    • Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary
    • Ranakpur Jain Temple, One of the 77 wonders selected for 7 wonders of the world
    • Haldighati

We also have a little surprise in store for you guys. After receiving such a good response from our audience we thought of returning the favour to you guys. We have teamed up with Royal Retreat Resort and Spa for a 2 Nights and 2 rooms complimentary stay for 4 people. It includes also includes

  • 2 Kings Category Room
  • Inclusive of 3 meals I.e breakfast, lunch and dinner at the restaurant.
  • 1 way airport / railway pick up .
  • Spa and In room dinning 20% discount.

To participate in the giveaway you have to head to our Instagram and follow the guidelines mentioned in the post.

All the best fellas <3

Love Curious Components

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curiouscomponents http://www.curiouscomponents.in <![CDATA[Sailing with Popeye #OnlyxPopeye]]> http://www.curiouscomponents.in/?p=5464 2018-02-07T07:16:06Z 2018-02-06T18:20:47Z  Hey guys, how is it going for all of you? As for us we both are super busy with different situations in our life. Srishti is super busy with her…

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 Hey guys, how is it going for all of you? As for us we both are super busy with different situations in our life. Srishti is super busy with her brother’s wedding around the corner and I(Shivi) have just shifted into a new home and I am trying to bring it all together. Well that is personal life, on the work front we recently styled a look with ONLY‘s latest Limited Edition Collection that was launched today! I am sure it comes as no surprise it is everyones favourite cartoon which also taught us to start eating spinach if we want to grow strong! Yes ‘Popeye’ is now a part of their collection; ONLYXPopeye.

What I really love about their Limited Edition collection is their concept which brings back so many fond memories of childhood in it’s own stylish ways. Popeye needs no introduction, I am sure most of us can also perfectly sing out the theme song with right music notes included (I know you are also humming it in your mind right now, just like me :P).

The collection includes a variety of pieces including different types of shirts, tees, shirt dresses, etc. which are super fun to wear and keep the trend going. We decided to partially twin by wearing the cool shirt dresses from the collection. These  shirt dresses also tend to be perfect a inspiration for summer looks. They are super comfy along with the quirky element added with Popeye and Olive prints.  Take a look at the pictures and let me know how you found the entire look xx

Love

Shivi 😉

Outfits – Only

Shivi’s Pink Sneakers – Pull and Bear

Srishti’s White Boots – ASOS

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curiouscomponents http://www.curiouscomponents.in <![CDATA[#CCWeddingSeries 3]]> http://www.curiouscomponents.in/?p=5446 2017-12-30T16:53:29Z 2017-12-30T08:25:44Z Drama is a way of life, thus, adding hints of drama to royal wedding wear will not just be the talk of the town but also the gaze of the…

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Drama is a way of life, thus, adding hints of drama to royal wedding wear will not just be the talk of the town but also the gaze of the town. Especially, Considering the fact if there is one thing true in the world of fashion, it is that Royalty can never go out of style.
Bringing in a touch of resplendence through the reigns of royalty, is our Wedding Series #3. Let’s enter the new year without the baggage of the worrisome and hectic Wedding wear trouble. Taking a dip in the pool of heritage, regality and royalty are these beautiful pieces from Poshpride by Prerna Khetarpal. These eye stealing pieces with their delicate embroidery and intricate details, most definitely have the ability to give you the Royal touch in any wedding event, this wedding season. With their light weight and one of a kind flair, these pieces are easy to carry, comfortable to wear. So ladies, you need not worry as these pieces won’t get it between of you dancing till your legs fall off. These ensembles not only depict lavish detailing but also denote the combination of beautiful craftsmanship and good quality. Let’s work our Desi princesses, this wedding season.

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Wardrobe: Poshpride
Photography:  Nupur Agarwal
Make up & Hair: Arneeb Malik
Location Courtesy: Mundota Fort & Palace Polo Ground

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curiouscomponents http://www.curiouscomponents.in <![CDATA[Winter Jackets Edit ft. Only]]> http://www.curiouscomponents.in/?p=5430 2017-12-29T13:09:59Z 2017-12-29T13:08:50Z A chic fur jacket over our shoulders, an unperfect front tuck to a gorgeous blouse, mixing colors and textures for an unforgettable street style moment, “I just woke up like…

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A chic fur jacket over our shoulders, an unperfect front tuck to a gorgeous blouse, mixing colors and textures for an unforgettable street style moment, “I just woke up like this” hair – all signs of the effortless ease factor, and tips we keep in mind when attaining this look. Essentially, when casual cool is elevated in a way that still represents effort into how you look and feel, it’s a combo that is fit to be mimicked.

And to do our own mimicking of this style, we always turn to certain brands who seem to own casual cool, better than anyone else. If you’re looking to do some “casual cool” yourself, websites like ONLY India do it perfectly well.  Only India never ceases to amaze us with their eclectic selection of coloured jackets. So do check out their collection in stores or online and let us know how you liked our pictures.

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curiouscomponents http://www.curiouscomponents.in <![CDATA[#CCWeddingSeries: 2]]> http://www.curiouscomponents.in/?p=5386 2017-12-24T06:35:39Z 2017-12-24T05:19:30Z The wedding season is upon us, and besides the obvious do’s and don’ts, the question “what to wear” doesn’t seem an easy one to answer! And dressing up for your…

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The wedding season is upon us, and besides the obvious do’s and don’ts, the question “what to wear” doesn’t seem an easy one to answer! And dressing up for your best friend’s wedding can be tricky too… You would want to look your best, fit in with the theme, yet, not overshadow the bride!
We recently visited the Stage3 store at Hauz Khas, New Delhi and were just blown away by all the things we saw, it is also available online. At Stage3, you can rent out designer clothes – lehengas, anarkalis, sarees, gowns, jumpsuits and even tuxedos and sherwanis for men. So if you’re low on budget and really want to wear a stunning designer wear, you won’t have to buy it – just rent it from Stage3. Well, there’s more to it – sometimes, it’s not about being broke – but you would not want to repeat an outfit after all, and a designer masterpiece like that doesn’t deserve a place at the back of your closet! That’s where Stage3 comes in… and we are so happy that it does! All you girls, take notes and let’s play dress up with Stage3.
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Make up & Hair: Arneeb
Location Courtesy: Mundota Fort & Palace

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curiouscomponents http://www.curiouscomponents.in <![CDATA[What to Wear on New Year’s Eve ft. Only India]]> http://www.curiouscomponents.in/?p=5368 2017-12-11T08:10:10Z 2017-12-09T11:01:35Z New Year’s Eve (a.k.a. the best excuse all year to dress up, try something new and get downright creative with your look) is right around the corner! it’s high time…

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New Year’s Eve (a.k.a. the best excuse all year to dress up, try something new and get downright creative with your look) is right around the corner! it’s high time ladies to pick out the outfits for the lined up New Year party. Something to steal all the glances and give you a vibrant start to your 2018..to make the mind-raking puzzle easier we are ready with some brilliant picks from ONLY.

Whether you’re into all-over sequins, metallic dresses or glamorous floor-length numbers, ONLY has got you covered. We are sure these outfits will put an end to the dreaded what-to-wear dilemma on the biggest party night of the year.

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Why not make this the year you try something new, and swap a party dress for a metallic jumpsuit.
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If ever there was a time to rock sequin dresses to the max- it’s NYE! Opt for an all sequinned blue or a red number, at ONLY you are spoilt for choice
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curiouscomponents http://www.curiouscomponents.in <![CDATA[#CCWeddingSeries: 1]]> http://www.curiouscomponents.in/?p=5357 2017-12-06T16:39:58Z 2017-12-06T12:09:43Z To see a world in a grain of sand and heaven in a wild flower, away from the poison of civilisation, we flee to become lost in the wild..to cater…

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To see a world in a grain of sand and heaven in a wild flower, away from the poison of civilisation, we flee to become lost in the wild..to cater the need of the speedily altering wedding trends in India we the Components went into the portrayal mode once again this time it’s the ‘wild’.

The wedding bells are ringing, so we are once again at your rescue to unravel the outfit trouble. If you are planning to attend a wedding gala here are some perfect options for you by Sanya Gulati. These trust me are gonna enhance and amplify the fun by adding their subtle colours to your wardrobe. The ageless colours, the delicate and intricate embroidery, the indo-western patterns increased the flexibilty manifold which is the reason why we could also carry them soo comfortably.  So ladies do not fear and dance to the beats in those 6 inch heals just like we did in these easy going stunning outfits.
The choice of colour complimented the wilderness around and we absolutely had a great time being all dressed up in these masterpieces…It was pure love!

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Photography: Shivam Vashisht
Make up & Hair: Jitin Rathore
Wardrobe Courtesy: Sanya Gualti

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curiouscomponents http://www.curiouscomponents.in <![CDATA[COLOURIZE WITH ONLY INDIA]]> http://www.curiouscomponents.in/?p=5331 2017-11-15T21:35:48Z 2017-11-11T10:24:13Z WINTER IS COMING, yes, I am watching Game of Thrones way too much these days, but it’s true! My favourite season of the year is arriving and I cannot wait…

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WINTER IS COMING, yes, I am watching Game of Thrones way too much these days, but it’s true! My favourite season of the year is arriving and I cannot wait to pull out my outerwear and jackets. We do get bored of few stuff that we had bought last season, I’m sure it happens with each one of us. Same happens with me, some of them are off-course classics and we don’t want to stop wearing it while some just become ‘so last season’. And talking about this season I found really cool coloured leather jackets at ONLY India’s latest collection.
We created this look using pieces from ONLY’s new Fall Collection, that immediately takes you to what I imagine a colourful winter. With a bright colour palette, you’ll find vivid oranges, blues and mustards, that beautifully come together in the entire range. I wanted a comfy look that could easily be worn around the streets in the winters. The jacket is lightweight with a biker jacket side zipper, which I teamed up with frayed hem denim jeans from Only itself. While Srishti donned a denim jumpsuit and layered it with the jacket in dark green.
 Each piece in the look creates a statement of it’s own, but also compliments the other pieces when paired together. Hope you liked the look, do let us know about your favourite layering game for winters.

Outfits – ONLY India

Photography – Shivam Photoworks (@shivamphotoworks)

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curiouscomponents http://www.curiouscomponents.in <![CDATA[TRAVELLING TO HILLS IN THE HANDS OF LUXURY : ROKEBY MANOR]]> http://www.curiouscomponents.in/?p=5265 2017-10-08T12:51:01Z 2017-10-08T12:48:42Z   There are two types of people in the world; Number one – The beach person and number two – The hills person. I am definitely the later one. Being…

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There are two types of people in the world; Number one – The beach person and number two – The hills person. I am definitely the later one. Being a hills person I obviously have my favourite hill station i.e Mussoorie. I have very fond memories of visiting Mussoorie specially during my summer vacations. My memories so strong still of the foggy, cold mornings along the hillside, the smell of the moist fungi on the pine trees and the sound of nature, birds (not cars out my window like I’m hearing right now). There’s always been an innate desire within me to connect with nature which as I think about it, is a direct correlation of my up bringing.

Talking about hills we do not really have great stay options unlike the beach sides with plenty of five star options to choose from. But Rokeby Manor an English-style Country Estatehotel nestled in the hills of Landour, 30 minutes from Mussoorie is a little paradise in the hands of luxury. Luckily I got to spend my birthday weekend with my family at this beautiful 18th century luxury hotel, which is also fondly know as the ‘Hamlet in the Hills’.

I stayed there for four days which was such a much needed short and sweet escape for the hustle bustle. They sent us a car to pick us up from the Dehradoon Airport. It is a half an hour drive from the airport. As drove higher the temperature got lower and my spirits got higher.

Staying at Rokeby Manor was such delight, they offered me a Rose Suite which was a beautiful suite decorated on the rose theme. Keeping with the old-world charm of Rokeby Manor, the rooms was decorated with rustic patchwork quilts and floral motifs. They have few yet very exclusive options when it comes to their rooms. Since it is a heritage hotel all the rooms are different from one another and are beautifully dedicated to different themes. The property is very Victorian in decor with fireplaces, rustic brick arches, stone walls and wooden flooring.


DAY ONE.

Our first day started with Lunch at Emily’s, their very own restaurant inside the property overlooking the Mussoorie ridge line. The weather was as perfect as it could be. Post Lunch we went for stroll to explore the property. Spent our evening chatting in the Tea Garden with hot milk tea, we were in heaven.

 

DAY TWO..

Day two came as quickly as day one went. We woke up to a perfect foggy day true gem of a day to come by. We went out of the property for a walk. Starting with the customary chukkar, an old bridle trail circling the three summits of Landour ridge via an old cemetery, churches and Lal Tibba, the highest point. We had coffee on our way back at the famous “Chaar Dukaan” spot which was 5 minutes from our property. Later as it was my birthday eve night, we went to the Stray Dog Ale House, an exclusive pub managed by the Rockeby itself. Being a Saturday it was a  karaoke night ! yay ! We sang our throats out with amazing drinks which were to offer

 

DAY THREE…

It’s my Birthdayyyy ! 3rd September it is ! YAY ! I couldn’t contain my excitement anyways and to add on to it the warm staff at Rokeby had already planned a perfect day ahead for me. It started with small cake cutting ceremony with my family continued with a relaxing spa at their beautiful spa which was 5 minutes walk from the property. At Rokeby they have plenty of activities to offer and cycling was one of them. We went cycling along the beautiful natures trail while exploring the neighbourhood. The perfect day came to an end with a quite dinner at Emily’s .

DAY FOUR….

It was our last day, still not ready to leave this little part of paradise. Starting my day with the hot tub Jacuzzi experience amidst the clouds on top of the hill. Post the jacuzzi session we went for breakfast at The Landour Bakehouse, which is managed by the Rokeby Property. The red velvet cake and the lemon tart top my list amongst the various mouth watering options available. Before checking out I spent some time at my favourite Wilson Chamber which is situated on the first floor of the property. I  have thing for libraries and this vintage little chamber filled with books just took my heart away. On way back to the Dehradoon Airport we stopped by the Clock Tower Cafe for lunch, the quirky decor cafe is managed by the Rokeby  property

 

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