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Friday, November 1, 2013

Friday Favorites:: Fall Into November

HAPPY FIRST DAY OF NOVEMBER!

Can you believe theres only 60 days until the new year comes?! I feel as if this year has gone by EXTREMELY fast! Mind-blown.

Well anyways, it is the first day of Novemeber which calls for oversized sweaters, large mugs of hot cocoa, bonfires, candles, apple spice, cinnamon, wool blankets, and cold noses! Such an amazing time of the year! Well here are some of my favorites for the week!

Favorite Fall OOTD:: Happy First day of November! :)

Favorite Thanks:: Thank you Justin for showing there are real life princes making girls' dreams come true! Watch this tearjearker for what this guy did for his girlfriend, talk about true love, now the million dollar question every girl and I are asking right now, "Where can I find someone like this?!"

(Tips on how to learn Justin's gentleman ways here!)

Favorite Fall Activity:: Cuddling up next to bonfires or fireplaces with close friends. Nothing better!

Favorite Fall Quote:: So true! Hello Fall-Pooja!

Favorite Fall Everyday Style:: Flannel, puffy vests, monograms, and pearls. Nothing could go wrong with that combo!

Favorite Fall Treat:: Core and fill with hot cider, then you can add ice scream scoops and hot caramel before eating this apple bowl! Genius!

Happy Friday and First Day of November!

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Halloween Edition:: Last Minute Tips!

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Didn't have time to plan for Halloween this year? Time got to the best of you? Just got invited to a party you didn't think you were going to? Here's a few quick tips to have the best BOO-tiful Halloween yet for all guys and girls and party planners!

Last Minute Easy Costumes Ideas??

Snag a friends superman or superhero shirt(we all know someone who has some), a black tie, and a simple white button up, and bam! Under Cover Super Hero!

Paint your cheeks red, wear a yellow tank top, and grab a plain yellow tutu from Party City or where to be our childhood favorite, Pika Pika, Pikachu!

Have a red and white shirt? If not, just get a plain white tee and paint red stripes! Add some jeans and voila, Where'd you go Waldo??

We all have an addiction to Pinterest, so why not dress as it?! This is for the creative and also lazy ones; wear whatever lain outfit and just add some pictures, add it on a cardboard, and BAM! You just became a Pinterest Board!

These next ones are some of my favorite couples costumes, but don't fret you single peeps! You can always dress the part of one and hope to run into your counterpart! Possible soulmate?!

Let Freedom Ring with this creative and patriotic outfit, can you say 'MERICA?

This is for all my southern friends, a Deer Hunter and his Deer. Too cute! Which southerner doesn't have, or have a friend who has camo?

Wear an all black outfit and grab some white duct tape for your own personal Skeleton Costume!

Decor for the party planners!

Not going out tonight? No Problem! You can still get festive! Grab a few pumpkins and have fun! These fire-pumpkins are so cute, especially for those who don't have real fireplaces!

Scare your trick and treaters with this Bloody Footprint Walkway!

Scare guests in the bathroom with these hilarious add-ons to your toilets! Too Funny!

Get all Googly-Eyed with your guests with this simple and easy eye stick-ons!

Finish your look with this easy DIY Halloween nailart!

Hope you have a fun and safe night ahead! Remember, it is just all about being goofy and just having fun! don't get too stressed out for over the top costumes, or no plans tonight. There's movies to watch, candy to eat, and costumes made yourself are always more creative and funnier! Here's a few costumes I've done::

The true Indian princess, Pocahontas

Nerds have more fun!

Greek Goddess

Murder-Mystery Casino/Great Gatsby Inspired

Check back tomorrow for some Friday Favorites.
ALSO!::: BE SURE TO GO TO YOUR CLOSEST CHIPOTLE FOR THEIR BOORITO 3$ ONLY burrito, tacos, bowl, or salad today after 4pm until close in your costume! As most of yall know, my absolute favorite place to eat is Chipotle, it's kinda of an obsession. With it being only 3$ for a huge meal, it'll soon be yours too! :)
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OOTD:: Business Formal Part II:: Black and Blues

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Dressy Shorts and Lacey Tops

Happy almost Hump Day you guys! Hope your chilly week has started into a ~~good one~~ great one so far! :) As promised, here's what I wore the second day to the High Point IHFC Market. The whole shorts with tights look is really growing on me. Who says you can't enjoy your frilly, cute shorts even in the Winter?

Writing on the chalkwall that asks the question, "What is Modern?"

A few of the responses on the "What is Modern?" chalk wall in the Chandra Rugs showroom.

A brief look into the Chandra Rugs showroom.

If you want to see more of the fabulous, handmade rugs , some pictured above, click on the link below!
Shop Chandra
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Mani Monday:: Spidey Senses, Halloween Edition!

By Pooja Tiwari 7:11 AM // No comments

Spooky Nails

It's almost that time of year again where we dress up in silly costumes and treat or treat!

As yall already know, I love dressing the part for festivity, as same goes for the nails. This week's Mani Monday is a very simple but very festive Mani, spiderweb nails.

Follow the easy steps below to recreate your own version of these web-like nails!

Remember to be safe this week and don't eat too many sugary sweets!

Check back tomorrow for Part 2 of the OOTD Business Wear.

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OOTD:: Business Formal Part 1:: Polka Dots

By Pooja Tiwari 11:27 AM // No comments

Polka Dots and Blazers

Hey y'all! Hope your week has been great so far! It's almost TGIF! Are you guys as excited as I am??!

Well, earlier this week on my trip back up from Georgia, I stopped in Highpoint, NC to visit my Dad and brothers for the International Home Furnishing Center (IHFC) where my Dad had a show market representing this rugs line at Chandra Rugs. There's a couple of these show markets that go on yearly in Las Vegas, Atlanta, Tupelo, New York, and of course, High Point. I like to go and check out how my Dad and brother designed their showrooms each year and for family support as well. Plus, there's a lot of shopping and fun things going on as well!

There is no specific dress code; people come in T-shirts, sweats, suits, dresses, boots, flats, heels, you name it. I like to dress business formal when I go because I am usually representing my Dad when I'm there, plus you all know I just love dressing up! :)

My outfit of the day consists of playful polka dots turned business. Who says you have to wear a boring suit to work? I found this pink polka dotted blazer at a local thrift shop and paired with a simple white blouse and these cute polka dotted trousers from Forever 21. I love these trousers! They are the perfect mix between formal and casual! Usually you are on your feet all day and walking around a lot, so I opted for some nude flats to finish the ensemble. Up north it is definitely a lot colder than back in Georgia, so the blazer, along with a peacoat, helped a lot, but what I love about layering is that you can easily take off the blazer and wear your blouse and look just as great. Check out some of my looks around my Dad's showroom below!

Entrance to Chandra Rugs

Chandra Rug's Bar Area

I absolutely love this chalk wall behind me, with the question, "What is Modern?" where customers are free to come up and write what they feel is modern.

Close-up details

The face behind Chandra Rugs, and my lovely parents :)

Be sure to check back in a few days for Part 2 of the OOTD! And there won't be a Friday Favorites this week due to insanity of a weekend!

Also, if you are interested in my Dad's AMAZING, well-priced rugs, go to

http://ShopChandra.com/

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY KAPPA DELTA!

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FOUNDERS DAY!!!

166 years ago today marks the anniversary of one of the greatest sororities born, created by these four amazing women, Lenora Ashmore Blackiston, Mary Sommerville, Sparks Hendricks, Julia Gardiner Tyler Wilson, and Sara Turner White.

This video below is a perfect short clip showing a little of everyday Kappa Delta life and who we are, create by the sisters over at Elon University.

Today, there are over 230,000 members, more than 14,000 undergraduate members in 150 active collegiate chapters with more growing. There are more than 515 chartered alumnae chapters, the most of any National Panhellenic Conference group. Kappa Delta was the only sorority to become a member of the National Panahellenic Conference immediately upon petition. Philanthropies include Prevent Child Abuse America, Children's Hospital of Richmond, Va, Girls Scouts, and the Confidence Coalition.

I personally was a founding sister over at Kennesaw State University Eta Omega Chapter 2012. Even though it has been just a little over a year, Kappa Delta has changed my life drastically! Our motto is, "Let us strive for that which is honorable, beautiful, and highest" in which the sisterhood had mentored me into becoming that which IS honorable, beautiful, and highest and into the fine young woman my friends and I have become today. It is pretty cliche to say that Kappa Delta has changed me and made me experience so much happiness and live through unforgettable memories that I already have, but it is all so true. I remember on Bid Day one Sunday morning, running with about 150 other excited girls down these stairs at school to see alumnae from all over the US greeting us and welcoming us, all strangers may I add, with open arms and wide smiles. The fine gents of Delta Tau Delta helped created our big letters and decorations along with our AMAZING "mommy" me and great sisters and LDC's Tori Close and Sarah Barr. I have so many memories that thinking back brings me to tears, and it just really does make me appreciate the family away from home that these girls and I have created. If you are reading this and haven't had an experience of meeting complete strangers and still somehow feeling like they would take their life for you, they would take you in, love you unconditionally, treat you like an actual sister, you need to experience it. Even though there are hundred of different girls with completely different personalities, you still have one common bond tat will always keep you together with unconditional love, and that is Kappa Delta.