clouds + mountains + waterfalls

We are so so lucky to be living in a city where art and creativity is at our finger tips. I believe to express yourself through art is a gift, I connect with so many people through visuals and creativity before even meeting them in person.
Gurpreet isn’t a self confessed art buff, but thats why I enjoy his company, his outlook on many things in life is much more thought out and logical then mine; he always has an alternative view on things and this is why we click so well.
Luckily we managed to make a trip to Sadie Coles HQ to see the amazing clouds + mountains + waterfalls exhibition by Ugo Rondinone.
Maybe its psychological but just seeing a room filled with vibrant colours felt extremely uplifting. It was a beautiful expressive collection of sculptures and painting depicting the clouds, mountains and waterfalls.
Even though I focus on fashion 80% of the time, different art forms play a huge part in my design process especially when conducting the initial research for a project.
It’s like breath of fresh air to look at other creative fields when working on your own.
We will be making a trip to the Tate Modern soon, I am so excited to see the Infinity Mirrored Room by Yayoi Kusama. I’d love to know if you have any Museum / Exhibition recommendations. suritimestwo@gmail.com Email me them : )

As mentioned in the last post, a midi does not have to be evening wear, chucks, a little layering and a bowler hat to top it off make it a very daytime look. Trust me, everyone needs a midi in their wardrobe!

Outfit - Dress/Zara Shirt/Mango Jacket/Zara (Similar) Scarf/H&M (Similar) Hat/Primark (Similar) Bag/Reiss (Similar) Bracelets/OttomanHands, 2, 3 Rings/OttomanHands, 2, Evil eye ring coming soon. Use code 15MITIKA15 for 15% off on all Ottoman Hands purchases.

Parker Season

A little while back Gurpreet and I spread our wings and moved into our own home. Only then did I realise the extent of material items I owned (a big reality check for me!) I was shocked by the amount of items we both had and also made a pledge to myself and our bank account to be a little wiser with my purchases.
After all fashion is a cycle it all comes back into the ‘trends’ it all depends how you style it.
This parker was one of my first ‘extravagant’ purchase when I was in my teenage years (many moons ago) It was £65 from River Island, I still remember the day I bought it, I'd never spent that much money on a single item of clothing before so it was cherished for many years and for good reason too, parkers make a comeback every winter season. It’s a timeless item and khaki is a great colour for the fall months.
The midi dress is from Zara and is also a pretty nifty and versatile item, worn with heels and simple accessories it can be an elegant fuss free outfit for a night out, match it with converse and a leather jacket and et voila a daytime casual look that’s easy to throw on.
Obviously body con midi’s are not to everyones taste but you can find one that suits your figure, the length is flattering to many body shapes.
I have teamed up with Ottoman Hands to offer you 15% off any of the items online, all you have to do is use the discount code 15MITIKA15 I’d love to see how you style your pieces!

Outfit - Coat/RiverIsland (Similar) Dress/Zara (Similar) Heels/Primark Necklace/OttomanHands Coming soon Rings/OttomanHands, 2 Eye ring Coming soon Bracelets/OttomanHands ,2

Laced Up

At the matchbox height of 5ft 1’’ I have never really ventured into the world of midi length skirts and dresses, I had this misconception I would look even shorter, but after wearing that Aztec midi in Spain I loved the way it complimented my shape, with a little heel I realised I didn’t look as short as I imagined I would. I wore this lace and leopard combo in the city on the weekend; we went to go see Stomp (hands down the best theatrical performance I have seen in London).
I very rarely wear white (mainly because I can never keep it clean) but this midi was one of my exceptions, beautiful lace in a classic cut. The cropped top lace is much finer, very fitted with a sheer back panel; I really liked the scalloped edge on the waistline too.
I do love a monochrome outfit and the automatic chicness it exudes, I would love to have the dedication to narrow my wardrobe down to black white and grey but I’m too fickle the second I see a vibrant colour I’m drawn to it. Maybe I can work towards a monochrome wardrobe with accent colours. That sound like a happy medium I can commit to!

Outfit – Top/MissSelfridges Skirt/Zara Jacket/Zara Heels/Zara Bag/Zara Bracelets/Primark

Prints and patterns

The perfect setting for a summer vacation; sun kissed colours in a quaint Spanish village; patterned tiles and white walls adorned with floral vines. I’ll keep this post short and sweet; I’m top to toe in Primark. Done!