I received a parcel from Leia on Friday. I eagerly opened it to find this dress in in it. To say that I fell in love instantly, would be an understatement! What I feel for this dress is definitely more than love! :)
Thank You, Leia. I will wear it so many times,
that you will get sick of seeing it on the blog.
Dress - InLoveWithFashion via Giveaway at Leia's Delights
Necklace - c/o Charming Charlie [11']
Shoes - Dolce Vita [10']
Tights - Hue [10']
Soon it will be 3 years since I wrote my very first post (and 1.5 since I started Fashion Blogging) but even today I have this same redundant conversation with people in my life. At first it used to irritate me, but now I simply find it amusing. Here's a semi-fictional conversation for your entertainment -
World - Hey! How are you?
Me - Good! And you?
World - Good! ... So what's new?
Me - *trying to avoid the topic of 'blogging' at all costs* Oh! Nothing much, you know! Same old. Same old!
World - Are you still blogging?
Me - *dang! How did I even think I could avoid this?* Yes! Yes! Very much so.
World - So tell me again, what do you blog about?
Me - *Yeah! Sure for the millionth time...* Well, about everything! My thoughts, fashion, fitness ... everything really.
World - How does it work? You blog about stuff and a bunch of people read it?
Me - *Yeah! Sure. If 3,000 odd people are just a 'bunch' for you* Yup! Yup! That's how it works. People read and leave feedback as comments or emails.
World - Oh! The world is getting so 'technological' nowadays. There is no human interaction. I think it is not good how much time people spend on social networks. Blogging, Facebook and all...
Me - *in a little stern tone now* Sure! But blogging is more than just social networking! It is an exchange of information and thoughts about common interests and passions.
World - Hmmm! But how much can one blog?
Me - A lot, actually! People have made blogging their full-time career option.
World - Really? Like who?
Me - You wouldn't know them but a.lot.of.people. In fact I met few of them in person, at a recent blogging conference.
World - Bloggers have a conference now? *in a shocked tone*
Me - They sure do, and about 300 of them attended it, while 1000s followed it online via live-streaming.
World - What happens at this conference?
Me - *already loosing interest in this conversation* We discuss different aspects - readers, advertisements, feedback, etc. It is quite interesting.
World - I really don't get it! I guess, I am not the blogging type!
Me - *I already, knew that* ... That's O.K. I am sure you have other things keeping you occupied ... and I trail off to the next topic *hopefully*
...and I have such redundant conversations on many topics in my life -
Food, Dieting, Fitness, Movies ... no matter how many times we discuss it,
people go back to the same ground zero whenever we meet/talk again! *sigh*
May be people in real life are not half as interesting as online? Just, may be ...
May be people in real life are not half as interesting as online? Just, may be ...
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112 comments:
wow! the dress looks stunning on u.absolutely gorgeous!
yes, the dress is divine. the color is perfect for you. and red adds a great pop of color. and you look so beautiful. i love your long silky hair.
cactusandcucumber.blogspot.com
Uff the world is full of stupid people
Who cares!
Anyway
Ur rocking the dress specially in the second picture woman!!
woow... the dress is just GORGEOUS and look more fab with the red tights. you look ravishing in the pics.
Actually people from the non blogging world would never know why we blog and so ask these kinda stupid questions.
What a pretty present from Leia.
I like how you paired it with Red tights and heels; very individual.
That dress was made for you. So beautiful and I love the red tights with it.
Hahaha I totally know about that conversation...
Great dress!
Goodwill Huntingg
ha ha ya people do talk like this and I have heard this statement so many time "I am not the xxxx type"
you look smashing
love d dress...d tights r really amazing..d contrast is awesome.!!
most people aren't half as fun in person. many people aren't fun even online. so well. same old same old ;)
I love asymmetric dresses, I know the more than love feeling :)
love the last shot. you look superb in that backdrop and that dress is smashing!
........ wowwwwwwww! I knew that if anyone could do justice to this dress, it would be you! I won't ever get tired of seeing you in it and I can't wait to see the other combinations you come up with! Adore the makeup in this post toooo.
As for 'World' - I try to avoid the topic of blogging as well. People who don't do it just don't get it! My strategy is to turn the tables of conversation and talk about THEM instead of MYSELF... that seems to work, and makes it a bit more interesting for me :P
♥ Leia
love the dress and the stockings!! this outfit is so awesomee!! oh and lmnbo at the convo smh ppl and their ignorance i get that all the time too
I love that mullet dress on you and worn with red opaques it's totally unique.
It's just as well everyone doesn't "get" blogging or we'd have so many blogs to read we really would have no time for a life (or anything to blog about!). x
LOL! This really made me laugh! I was having the exact same conversation with an aunt and i dint know how to explain the whole concept to her.. You just HAVE TO be a part of the blogging community to know what a huge deal it is all over the world!
And gorgeous pics! One of your best so far! Love it :)
Loved the convo! haha so funny! :D ..and the stockings.. awesomeeeee!
That dress is a stunner, especially with the colour pop tights!
I just love some people's reactions to blogging, especially people who think it's beneath them or whatever - mildly infuriating and mildly amusing in equal parts.
Much Love
Roisin Elizabeth
xoxox
The colour really adds up to the beautiful dress. Amazing. :)
That dress is AMAZING!!! I love it. You look fantastic in it.
Haha, I've had that exact same conversation with people tons of times.
that's one gorgeous dress! do i even need to mention that you look absolutely stunning?!! :)
i love the fabric and the color of the dress and the addition of those red tights is just fab!! 11 on 10 :D
ROFL!!!!! You make a boring conversation sound so funny!!
You look like a DIVA Tanvi!!! :)
I'm looking forward to meeting you in Delhi in Nomeber :D
xoxoxo
Ritcha
i love reading these real life conversations! *masala dose*
btw d dress is lovely and you made it even more gorgeous wd those red tights
U look like a super-heroine in this dress/ensemble ... u knw wt I mean.
Supa hot + Supa Powerful!
Tanviiii!! U look absolutely gorgeous,m speechless :D:D...One of ure best looks till date.... Beautiful dress,loved it ...:)
i just luv the d way how u put across your thoughts on other people's opinions on the blogging and the science of it......humourous,enticing n very original......as for as the dress lovely is the world....n those red tights make it luk fabulous!!!!
haha...we poor bloggers, eh?
no one understands us as well as we all do..n 3000 is a whole bunch considering you've been fashion blogging from just one n half years...way to go!
and you seem to look prettier by the post-so I guess another couple of decades this blog would just see the numbers grow from 3000 to 30,000 to 300,000:-)
First off love that dress! How cool are you to add that pop of color in the tights you fabulous woman!
I feel like as a blogger, we should just walk around with cards that explain what we do, so when people ask us hey you blog, what do you blog about we could just hand them the card.
You are an amazing blogger and very sweet. Thank you for supporting me and my little ole blog!
XX!
YvonnaLivianna
YvonnaLivianna.blogspot.com
That dress...stunning, stunning, you look like a movie star in it:) As for the conversation, ha, ha, I have had some along those lines. In fact, I don't tell too many people around here I blog, though somehow they have found out:)
You look radiant and so beautiful in these snaps
That dress is hot! I love it!
Hahah. We know how it is with non bloggers having thoughts like that. *sigh* I pity them, seriously.
Oh well, coming to your outfit. I must say you're looking pretty darn good in that dress! I love love LOVE it.
Also, I'm intensely jealous of your long hair. :D
That first shot of you is stunning my dear!
Ahh yes, I don't like bringing up blogging to friends, but it is interesting trying to explain it to some people!
xoxo,
Chic 'n Cheap Living
Love how you've worn the dress with the orange stockings!
That dress is stunning!! I love the shape, color, and fluidity of it!!!
I avoid such conversations about blogging and my life at all cost; I've gotten to the point where I subtly walk away lol.
LOL, Tanvi!!! you write the best posts. This conversation with the world is all too familiar.
I adore the dress. I have so been wanting a dress like that. let the online search resume.
...and the red tights - POW! Nice touch.
XOXO
Eboni Ife'
Lol...loved the conversation between u and the world...or shud i say the ignorant world!
And abt the dress...the lesser i say the better coz its stunning...loved the way u hav teamed it with shocking red tights. :)
I'm torn on what to bring up first--the hilarious conversation that you and all other bloggers have with people or how gorgeous this dress is on you. Ok, I'll start with the dress-the color, fabric and cut of this dress are stunning and you look amazing! Also, I loved your conversation piece. You forgot to add this little ditty though, "how do you have the TIME to do that?" and "I guess I just find it a little self absorbed."
That was a great read. What I love about reading your blog is that you keep me wanting more.
Now to my stunning friend, I love the tights with the dress. I must say I would have never thought of this.
You are so creative and I will be trying this in the near future:) Did I mention that your body looks better than ever.
Love your friend,
Tanya
The dress is a piece of art (gorgeous one too!) and I love the way you styled it, red tights give it the bolder feel =)
xo Nav
http://navlandstyle.blogspot.com/
WOW WOW and WOW!!!
I will have to add this dress to my next "mullet" post!
haha, i know exactly what you mean. i knew where that conversation was going because i've had that convo before as well.
thanks for posting this lovely dress (it's like the mullet version of the dress i'm wearing on my blog today--again, we have similar posts).
definitely a great giveaway to win--it's beautiful on you!
As gorgeous as ever. Love this dress and the way you've put it all together. You rock Tanvi... :*
Hey Tanvi,
soo Drooling on that dress!!
toooo pretty!!
have been following your blog for some time and totally love it.
we just started a blog of our own hope you visit it some time.
That dress looks glorious on you Tanvi! Nicely done paying it with just the Right things!!!
My friend, who is a blogger & a mom told me. Talking about blogging is like talking about your kids. Only a fellow parent will get it!!!
Gayatri
Hahaha! The conversation ;)
And that dress is hott!
Love
labelpurple.blogspot.com
Omg omg! Awesome dress!
Yes that dress is fabulous on you! and I love your convo here, I think a lot of people think we are all nuts to blog. meh oh well! xo -Taj
It's gorgeous- and the red tights with it is genius! Beautiful blog you have here!
Meri
http://merigoesround.com
The dress is gorgeous and you wear it PERFECTLY. I literally stared at your pictures to know each and every detail as to how you styled the entire outfit..its FAB!
You look amazing Tanvi!
Wow, Tanvi. The dress is so you! It's also versatile. You could wear it like a salwaar top, or even layer it over a contrasting long skirt or lehenga. It also gives you a powerful, X-Men super-hero kind of look...in a good way, of course!
Meetu D
That dress is GORGEOUS!! I love how you paired it with the bright red tights! You look smashing!
You inspired me to do such a 'conversational' post! I'm so gonna do it after my placements are over. And you might be happy to know,Cognizant Technology Solutions came to our campus today and I got in.And that dress is exquisite! I love the way you teamed it up with red.
What a pretty dress!!! Loved that you went bold & styled it with red tights. The convo is so funny :D. Your blog has come such a long way and you should be so proud. Totally worth all the time & effort you put in. Some people may not understand or relate but you are doing what you love!!!
Oh la la, what a great dress!! I love that you paired it with red tights. I've had that conversation with many many people and let me tell you, it is definitely annoying. It's nice to know that you have a community here that loves your blog and totally gets it!! xoxo
OMG, it's high/low perfection! What a fabulous garment. Leia rocks!
the colors go so well together!
hahaa love the write-up! =D
And LOVE this dress! You're so lucky! You deserve it though ...very well styled. =)
Nice write-up. Man, someone should send me shirts too...Shall I email you my home address Tanvi. :))))
OMG... Fab... This Photo shoot was the best one i have ever seen on your blog... U looking gr8, pretty.. Nothing less than a model... and you dress was lovely... Sorry, buy i had to share the link with all my buddies at office and they too love all your pics and dress... Who was the photographer.. :) :)
You rocked the dress. .Lavender and red combination.. i don't even think of such a combination. I like the way you have put both thte colors together. Simply luv ur blog tanvii.. Keep Blogging..
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Wow! Leia picked perfectly... the dress looks amazing on you (plus, you are rocking one of the major trends for SS12 - short front, long back...). I don't mind seeing more of it :)
OMG I love it--and you look beautiful!! xoxo-C
Gorgeous dress! It looks fantastic on you! xo style, she wrote
OMG THAT DRESS!
Tanvi, you look AMAZING. That dress is gorgeous on you, so is the colour! I love how the red tights really stand out, but it's the only stand-out piece colour-wise, so it doesn't completely overwhelm the dress or look too busy.
Did you dye your hair, maybe to be a little redder? Because, if not, the colour of that dress even makes you HAIR look good!
All in all, you look insanely pretty!
That's a really funny conversation! Nobody except maybe my sister knows about my fashion blog, and even she hasn't visited it, but once I start telling people that I have one I can imagine having very similar dull conversations. It is nice to have online friends/friends whom you originally met online, isn't it? :)
- Laura S
Wow, wow, WOW! That dress is to die for! You look absolutely incredible in it and I just love how you paired it with the red tights. You never ever get it wrong :) xoxo
OMG that dress...it's amazing! Second - the convo you wrote up is seriously what we all go through and how we all respond. :)
you totally hit the nail on the head with that convo!
also, LOVE that dress! stunning!
whoa this dress is amazing and great colorblocking!
I love how you styled the dress in such a unique way. I would have never thought about that color combination and love the red lipstick too. And I must have missed it but when did you hair get to be so long????? Wow it's gorgeous
wow have you been blogging for 3 years?
Love the red. So unexpected! You look like a goddess.
Your best look ever! Leia has the best taste and you 've styled it perfectly
cool look !
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REPRESENTING TEXAS! I love it :) I'm from Dallas and far, far from home..
Stunning dress!
Miss Tanvi! Can I just say that your fire red engine tights are smokin'? As are you, always xxx
Tanvi, you look like a celebrity model!!! And your husband deserves a special mention, these pics are breathtaking!!! Love the dress and that lipstick on you :-)
You look super fantaboulastic :)) I mean Awesome..YOu carrying it with complete grace and the lady like attitude it requires...LOve it..I do hear you in the conversation..it is so hard to explain and understand what kinda world blogging is, to anyone outside our world. I face similar situations :)
S
That dress is ten kinds of awesome! You look stunning Tanvi. Finally got my internet connection and the time to finally go through the blog. Missed out on so many posts! An hour, well spent. Take care love.
Oh my goodness, Tanvi! This dress is AMAZING! I think this outfit has to be one of my favorites ever!!! You look absolutely gorgeous! Also, your little conversation cracks me up. I've only been blogging for 7 months now and I already feel the same way! :) Oh well.
So, so beautiful. I love this dress on you and with the red tights and metalic shoes my oh my. Xxxx
Hello Tanvi,
Thanks for dropping by my blog, you have a lovely blog here, I have nearly zero fashion sense, so maybe I can pick up a few tips on your blog...lol...hope to interact more with you in future...
glamalicious! love that that you feeling the dress so much!
Your conversation sounds a lot like the conversations I have with people! Haha, thanks for putting it in perspective. It's nice to know I'm not the only blogger that gets the "So you do what, exactly?" look.
As for your tights under your dress---I absolutely love the bold color under the soft one! You look terrif.
Take care and have fun!
I have had many an awkward conversations like the one above too!! Love the colour of your dress :)
what a magnificent outfit girl!! I LOVE the tights with the purple. Stunning. :)
Amber
Ambersmouthwash
wow-beautiful look!
That dress is very versatile! I love that you added your own spice with the strong red tights it looks phenomenal!
I agree with many of your other readers comments, some people will "get" what blogging is all about and others just won't! But who cares? It's a wonderful creative outlet for you to share your thoughts and style with people from all around the world!
With love from the USA X
Om my goodness! what a lovely lovely dress! I am absolutely jealous!
and I also have to say youve been to more EU countries than I have...slightly jealous here
hahah! entertaining!! made my day with the humor :-)
that dresss is super pretty! can't wait to see you wear it more and more in the most innovative ways!
Congrats on making it nearly 3 years of blogging. You are a huge inspiration! Sometimes it gets hard for me to see a vision of where my blog will be in one year, let alone 3 :-) Huge accomplishment. I am coveting that dress. It is absolutely gorgeous and that color is perfect on you.
xo.
Angie
thehotnessyourmommawarnedyouabout.blogspot.com
i love how u styled it with the red tights. such a great look!
drop dead gorgeous!
Very Well done with the ensemble... Super impressed... Havnt read the blog for last few weeks... but cant wait to pull out some time to catchup on all. MISS YOU. Cya soon. Tc
That dress is so goddess-y!! You look wonderful in it -- congratulations on winning it! :)
lol, that's a very funny/annoying conversation. I think if people are genuinely interested in you, they will remember what you talked about previously!
oh babes this dress looks perfect on you. stunning. x
Super feminine and chic I love it and pairing it with red tights was just genius.
xx
Liz Lizo
VOGUED-OUT
No wonder you love that dress, it's amazing! Also, I love how you put a twist to it with the red tights, that's edgy :)
these pictures are so beautiful Tanvi.. really lovely dress.. classy+ rockstarry vibe to it
hahah @ the conversation
i can understand how you feel while answering these questions.
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The dress is beautiful, undoubtedly but what makes it better is how you teamed it up with those red leggings. You are clever and that is not restricted to dressing alone. It includes how you handle 'those' conversations as well.
hahha...loved the conversation...i really dont tell people that i blog!!....coz they woudnt understand..... only my real life friends who are also bloggers know about it..coz they are the only ones who would actually understand...love the dress and they way u have worn it with top!!
Love the color contrast
Not only are those tights amazing on their own, they are BEYOND incredible paired with the mauve dress! I would have never thought of that colour combo but I am loving it!
classic noise
Tbat is such a delicate but amazing dress. Love the colored tights which gives it the unexpected pop of color. Total contrast but sweet and sexy.
OH, I just adore red and purple together, especially when the purple is lavender! Gorgeous, gorgeous dress!
hey I participated in the EBEW challenge too, came across your link && that dress is amazing! love the bright red tights with it, stunning...
jemappelleshen.wordpress.com
This is always such a fun challenge, the shape of the dress is so perfect for highlighting colored tights!!
robyn of robynmcclendon.com
Your red tights are amazing! x
This dress is GORGEOUS! And with the red tights? Simply stunning.
I just don't tell "real life" people that I blog so I can avoid the awkward situations. So far so good!
haha. The world and you have a quite misunderstanding, eh. btw, love those red tights! The dress is also perfect and so are the shoes! Love it!
Cheers,
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