Sunny seaside.Food of Goa and pataya by Suchetan Dey

                                  Food and dishes 

 Crab xec xec -

This thick roasted curry is made with grated coconut and strong spices such as cloves and tamarind. It’s the ultimate dish for crustacean lovers, served with rice or bread.Crab Xec Xec is a very fragrant and scrumptious Goan crab curry. Crabs are cooked in roasted spices and coconut paste based curry. The roasting of all the ingredients for the masala paste is what elevates the flavor of this curry and takes it to a whole new level

Pork Vindaloo-

Goa was the birthplace of vindaloo curry. In the 15th century, the Portuguese controlled what is now Goa and brought with them their Portuguese recipes and ingredients from the new world – the Americas.the name vindaloo is believed to have come from the Portuguese dish carne de vinho e albos or meat with wine and garlic. The Goans couldn’t pronounce vinho e albos and ended up calling it vindaloo. The name stuck.

Goa poee -

Recipe is a Goan whole wheat bun made with wheat flour, all purpose flour and wheat bran hence making it absolutely delicious. Goan poee is versatile and can be eaten with any Indian or Continental gravies.04-Jan-2019

Thai green papaya salad-

The green papaya salad was adapted from an ethnic Lao dish known as tam som.The dish combines the five main tastes of the local cuisine: sour lime, hot chili, salty, savory fish sauce, and sweetness added by palm sugar. In Thailand, it is customary that a customer ask the preparer to make the dish suited to his or her tastes. To specifically refer to the original style of papaya salad as prepared in Laos or Isan, it is known as ส้มตำลาว or som tam Lao or simply as tam Lao and the dish as prepared in central Thailand may be referred to as som tam Thai.

Pad thai -

Pad thai is one of Thailands national dishes and is a go-to for tourists who are starting out their Thai cuisine exploration. Pad thai is a fried noodle dish which is usually made with shrimp or chicken, however, the vegetarian option is popular too. Pad thai is available on almost every street corner and is a cheap and tasty meal.

PUPPETS OF POLIICS : CONTROVERSY OVER FASHION BY ISHITA AGARWAL

  CONTROVERSY OVER FASHION 

When it comes to fashion and dress code, there is a lot of controversy accompanying it especially in the parliament. For years women have not been allowed to dress as per their liking.Though women of today hold more liberty and freedom of choice to decide their clothing, there are still some restrictions when it comes to representing oneself in the Parliament.

Although it is quiet understandable that there should be some etiquette and dress code to be followed to represent a party in the parliament.

Often we see politicians dressed in simple kurta’s, pyjamas sarees or bandhgalas. The parliament decorum holds them back from wearing jeans or revealing clothes and sometimes these politicians fall prey to heavy criticism if they violate the decorum.

The combination of light colour kurtas with waist coats and pyjamas never go out of style. not only it gives a formal look but also looks elegant in its own way along with representing the indian culture.The jacket is even known as "Modi Jacket"

prominent politicians and their fashion statement

Contrary to the suit and tuxedo popularity in the west, worn by politicians, indian politicians have made sure to reflect indian culture by wearing indian traditional wear on international stages, they are not much influenced by western ways are are not embarrased to flaunt their own culture. 

Sme politicians still have their own style statement. Like Sonia Gandhi whom we always see in a saree with hair made into a neat bun. Or Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee who is mostly always seen in a white saree with slippers and hair bun.  

Talking about the male politicians we have Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal who is also known as the "Muffler man of India", which originates from him wearing muffler very often. it can be called his style statement.

The muffler combination with the iconic party cap got viral when he was seen wearing the same on multiple occasions. 

                                                            Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal - the muffle man 

Fashion could also act as a symbol of ideology or could reflect one’s political thoughts and background. For example, the color saffron or ‘Kesari’ is known to be the symbol of the leading BJP party, likewise green is used to symbolise Mamata Banerjee’s TMC party. Even politicians have something to say about how their dressing sense reflect their political thoughts.

Politicians will always try and reflect the aspirations of their people. If you observe that there is a change of style among them, that's probably because his or her constituent has also evolved in terms of fashion or style," says Milind Deora, a young Congress MP.

Very recently actress-turned-politicians Mimi Chakraborty and Nusrat Jahan were heavily criticized over social media for showing up with western attire in the Parliament. The two women representing TMC Party were both backslashed for not wearing indian clothes. 

Nusrat and Mimi posing outside the Parliament in western attire 

One social media user commented: "Parliament is not a photo studio", while another user slammed Mimi saying "she is not suitable for the position". Another comment read: "You should wear some Indian attire in Parliament. You are going for people not for movie promotions. And keep some respect towards your Bengali society."

If this was not enough, Madhya Pradesh Minister Kamal Patel called for ban of ripped jeans in India

“It is our duty to save our culture. We should maintain our dignity. Our culture never promoted ripped and short clothes. In our culture, women used to wear a lot of clothes but people from western countries used to wear short clothes or no clothes. By following western culture, people are spoiling our own culture,” he said.

He added, “Women and girls are our pride and parents should stop their daughters from wearing ripped jeans for their safety. With the adoption of western clothes, the crime against women has also been increased. The ripped should be banned in India."

References :

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THE WORLD OF FANTASY - FANTASY COSPLAY by Anant Kumar

 

Cosplayers at Yukicon 2014, a fan convention in Finland

Origin

At its center, it's anything but presentation craftsmanship where members, regardless of whether expert or novice, wear ensembles and style assistants to address their #1 characters from comic books/manga, anime shows, TV series, or from famous computer games, for example, last year's WCS champions from Mexico, playing Dhalsim and Chun Li from Streetfighter II. 

The fast development in the number of individuals cosplaying as a side interest since the 1990s has made the marvel a critical part of mainstream society in Japan, different pieces of Asia, and in the Western world. 

Cosplay occasions are a typical component of different fan shows nowadays; there are likewise committed shows, neighborhood, and global contests, just as informal communities, sites, and different types of media focused on cosplay exercises.

Western Origins of Cosplay

In spite of the fact that Japan is for the most part credited as the beginning of Cosplay, and the Term "Cosplay" itself was initially instituted in Japan (who could have imagined it) in 1984, it's anything but a totally Japanese innovation, nonetheless. Outfit gatherings and Masquerade balls have been famous since the fifteenth century, really.

Forrest J. Ackerman in his “futuristicostume” in 1939

Bruce Pelz in an Edgar Rice Burroughs inspired outfit

The Jingūbashi (Jingu Bridge) 

Costuming at the 1982 San Diego Comic-Con

Cosplay in Japan

The actual term was authored by Nobuyuki Takahashi of manga Studio 'Hard', after he went to the 1984 World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon) in Los Angeles. He was intrigued with the disguise, written about it in 'My Anime', begetting the term kosupure all the while, and consequently utilized the word in some Japanese magazines in 1983/1984.

Nowadays, Cosplay is extremely popular with tons of individuals sprucing up and getting into character. The getups fluctuate significantly, going from straightforward themed profoundly definite outfits. 

When in outfit, the cosplayers regularly try to receive the effect, quirks, and non-verbal communication of the characters they depict. It is presently a huge business in Japan – an entire universe of shows, occasions and devoted stockpiles sprung up around this social and has transformed it's anything but a worldwide wonder. 

From a straightforward veil to a shrewd and meticulously planned outfit, cosplaying is interminably versatile. Fully expecting huge occasions, numerous cosplayers will go through a long time assembling an outfit, regardless of whether hand-production it or purchasing the segments from a store like Mitsubado in Akihabara. To participate in an authority cosplay contest, in any case, it is fundamental that your outfit is hand-made and absolutely unique. As well as apparel, extras like hairpieces shaded contact focal points and brief tattoos may likewise be fused into the cosplay. Indeed, a possible time when it's genuinely "satisfactory" to show enormous tattoos (however counterfeit ones) out in the open in Japan. 

Individuals put an unfathomable measure of energy, assurance, inventiveness, and craftsmanship into their outfits – (not simply in Japan) – and furthermore into making their picked character become animated.

Why Cosplay?

With the astounding and fascinating history far removed, we should investigate the inquiry which is likely previously framing toward the rear of your brain as of now… 

Is it the brotherhood, the opportunity to become another person, the sex allure (of specific characters), the imagination, the local area, or something different completely, which makes this a particularly colossal social marvel?

The significance of the World Cosplay Summit

Ostensibly one of the biggest and most significant occasions in the realm of Cosplay, the WCS assisted with beginning and advance the current Cosplay pattern around the world. The yearly occasion has been held since 2003 and is filling in size, degree, and importance consistently.

2003

 The first event was held on October 12 at the Rose Court Hotel in Nagoya. 5 cosplayers were invited from Germany, France, and Italy; events included a panel discussion, photographs of the session, and a mixer event.

2004

Held on August 1 at the Ōsu shopping district in Naka-Ku, Nagoya, this year introduced the now-beloved Cosplay Parade, which featured about 100 participants in addition to the official 8 cosplay teams invited from Germany, France, Italy, and the United States.

2005

 The WCS transferred from an invitational-based system to a system where preliminary events were held around the world to select cosplay participants. This was also the first year to hold the Cosplay Championship. Single and group teams came to represent each country with 4 cosplayers from each nation. Along with supporting activities, the event took place in 2 main locations: The Cosplay Parade was held in Osu on July 31 and the Cosplay Championship was held at the Expo Dome on August 7 during Expo 2005. 40 people from seven countries participated in the first Cosplay Championship, with France winning the group category, Italy wins the individual category, and the overall contest winner being Italy.[6] The initial goal of the event was to bring a part of Japanese youth culture to Expo 2005 and the event enjoyed the support of the Expo organizing committee — the Japan Association for the 2005 World Exposition

2006

 The next year the event moved to the venue for the Cosplay Championship the location where it was held until 2013 at Oasis 21 in Sakae, Nagoya. 9 countries competed: Italy, Germany, France, Spain, China, Brazil, Thailand, Singapore, and Japan, with a total of 22 cosplayers. Maurisio Somenzari L. Olivas and Monica Somenzari L. Olivas is a brother-and-sister team who represented Brazil, winning the grand prize at the 2006 summit. Dressed respectively as Hughes de Watteau and Augusta Vradica from Trinity Blood, they made their costumes by hand with help from their parents. This year the WCS has gained the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport (MLIT). Over 5,000 people attended the Cosplay Championship stage event and several thousand more attended the Cosplay Parade. TV Aichi broadcast another TV documentary special, “World Cosplay Summit 2006: New Challengers”.

Conclusion

Brotherhood, having the option to communicate your inventiveness, a feeling of the local area, making new companions, and now and again in any event, discovering your first love – these are everything conceivable through the overall allure of cosplay. Which began as a last-minute thought in 1939 is currently perhaps the most extraordinary overall marvels within recent memory? 

Where is cosplay heading from here? One thing is without a doubt. This pattern isn't easing up at any point in the near future, and will just fill in fame in the coming years if the unimaginable development of the WCS and other cosplay occasions is any sign. What's astounding, fascinating, alarming, shrewd, interesting, and engaging person portrayals individuals still can't seem to concoct is something we're certainly anticipating at the following year's WCS in Japan.

 

TRADITIONAL INDIA: POOTS AND PHERAN- FEEL YOU WARM AND LOOKS YOU STYLISH by Jayashree Chatterjee

Women are worn pheran. Source: Wikipedia

India is a diverse country. Each state has different clothing according to the temperature of the different state. In India girls mainly wear saree and boys wear dhoti. But the style of wearing saree and dhoti are different in different states. 

Two men worn pheran. Source:Wiki Commons

The environment in North India is very different from all the state.  It very cold here so you have to wear thick clothes. Pheran and poots are such garments.

Poots and Pheran is mainly made for protect the person form the chilly winter of Kashmir. The dress traces back to the Mughal era from where the Royal style of this long garment was inspired. Probably the name Pheran was derived from a Greek word, Apron, while also a belief is followed that it got the name from Central Asia, Tajikistan as Peraband. 



A baby also worn pheran. Source: Wiki Commons

Poots is the term given to the traditional Kashmiri attire worn by the Kashmiri men and women. Pheran is a long coat or cloak it is made of wool or tweed, worn both by women and men. Pheran and poots together make two sets of cloak or gown worn one above the other. This dress is the traditional outfit of Kashmir men and women. 



A girl also a colorful Pheran. Source: CC

The robes are usually embellished with intricate zari embroidery which gives it a rather majestic look. This dress worn by Muslim Kashmiri society. Sleeves and are knee length, where as the ones donned by Hindu Kashmiri women are ankle length and are narrow sleeved. Traditionally Pheran and poots were found in various bright colours like yellow, orange, bright green and tomato red. 

This dress gives the people a new look. 

The way how pheran make https://youtu.be/MZclQ6SMRbs

PUPPETS OF POLITICS - WOMEN POLITICIANS SETTING FASHION TREND BY Debosmita Mandal

 

 "All set to go"

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In the last few months, a trend has emerged: The wardrobes of Washington, D.C’s most powerful women are inspiring the type of excited fashion interest that was previously reserved for celebrities or style influencers. After Kamala Harris wore Timberland boots(with pearls) search for the shoes increased on search fashion platform, while demand for the brand rose as compared to the week before.

(Video of Kamala Harris carring out different way of fashion)

More examples like – Hillary Clinton style statement with her powersuits hitting headlines across the world and US politician Rep. Alexandria Ocasia Cortez showed her Telfar bag on Instagram. The fashion platform is not the first to use the word “influencer” to describe a political figure.

                   

" Being bossy & classy"

(Picture courtesy - twitter and google)

                                                          

Once, The New York Times ran an article titled “Cuomo, Fauci, Birx: The New Influencers,” in which it talked about the public’s fascination with White House.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/08/fashion/fauci-birx-cuomo-style-influencers.html

Recently, Elle (worldwide lifestyle magazine) puplished an article, “How politicians Became 2020’s Biggest Fashion Influencers,” leaving no doubt that political leaders have become figures to watch for elegant choices. It’s not entirely surprising, fashion and politics go hand-in-hand. In fact, the statement “fashion is political” has been used so often – including, recently, when referencing Nancy Pelosi’s matching masks and pantsuits – it has become a cliche.

https://headtopics.com/us/how-politicians-became-2020-s-biggest-fashion-influencers-1622

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Picture courtesy - google ( from the article)

 One of the most iconic women in American history, Michelle Obama was always very concerned about her fashion sense. She never plays game when it comes on her style. Not only has she been an icon since she stepped in the White House, but the former first lady was also serving up jaw-dropping looks back to back while promoting her book 'BECOMING'.

 (Video of Michelle Obama trendy looks)

 

For many, it has been inspiring on an aesthetic level to see Nancy Pelosi(Speaker of US House of Rep.) embrace masks and make them into a fashion statement – which has since become a common sight on the political stage – before many of us discovered the fun of shopping for a face mask that could express our personal style.

"Start to a new fashion statement with your mask"

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White on white: On the runway, on the street, even in the White House, fashion is bleaching it out as women wear all white ensembles to make a statement. White can make a fashion statement as well as a political one.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/fashion-and-trends/white-on-white-how-to-make-sense-of-fashion-s-spotless-trend/story-22QwV35YgBdqWJyf3FpNjP.html

(picture courtesy - intsagram)

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HOLLY-BOLLY-TOLLY - PRIDE MONTH SUPPORT FROM CELEBRITIES by Aranya Bhattacharyya

In recent years, the idea of people identifying themselves as queer and non-binary have become accepted and even celebrated for those who have ‘come out’ or have managed to identify themselves as per their wish and thought process. This is the LGBTQ+ community. The community is represented by the colours of the rainbow. There are a variety of sub-communities such as the transgender community, the bisexual community, they gay and lesbian communities, binary and non-binary communities as examples. These communities have their own variations of the pride flag.
In order to celebrate the uniqueness in gender identification, fluidity and personal sexual orientation, the celebration of pride month takes place across the world. Pride month celebration however does not happen on a fixed day across the globe as per other global festivities. Pride month is celebrated in accordance to the date of the country on which LGBTQ+ was decriminalised and accepted as a part of the country’s legal system.  
We are going to take a look at some of the actors in Bollywood, Hollywood and Tollywood who have shown their support for Pride Month.

Mithila Palkar

The actress from Bollywood took to Instagram to share and celebrate pride month. She mentioned “bringing the unicorn back! Happy Pride month, err’baady!” the picture has her in front of a store that has been decorated with balloons in the layout of the pride colours with a unicorn in the background.

Source : Instagram

Sharad Kelkar

The actor took to Instagram with a picture of himself playing the role of a transgender woman in the Bollywood film, Laxmi. The image featured the actor wearing a sari, women’s earrings, necklace and a huge tip. The message read “Acknowledge their presence and spread love because all they need is Love, Respect and Equality!”

Source: Instagram

Sonam Kapoor

The actress expressed her love for the queer community and wished the community with a picture that read ‘love is love’. She wrote “Wishing all my queer friends, fans and followers a month filled with love beyond borders and boxes.”

Lil Nas X

The pop star famous for the song, Old Town Road, the well-known pop country song. The pop star recently came out and identifies as Gay. He took to Twitter with pictures of himself wearing a purple jacket, eyeliner, nail polish and rings. The room was decorated with a pink backdrop. The pop star surrounded himself with a multitude of balloons, each colour as part of the pride Flag. He urged everyone to let their LGBTQ friends know that they are loved.

Source: Twitter

Demi Lovato

The actress recently came out as non-binary. They changed their pronouns to they/them. Lovato is one of the biggest celebrity advocates of the LGBTQ community. Her  Tweet  has the text “Breaking the Binary” in the colours of the non-binary flag. The second frame consists of an image of an individual holding a Non-binary flag. Lovato has also written “IT’S PRIDE EVERY DAMN DAY Y’ALL!” They have also given hearts in the colours of LGBTQ.  

Source: Twitter

 

Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga recently celebrated the 10th Anniversary of her song, ‘Born This Way’. It was released back in 2011. The song was a tribute to the LGBTQ community. Lady Gaga took to Twitter to thank her ally and LGBTQ advocate, Versace.

Versace has always been a leader. Since Gianni, Donatella, Allegra, and still now they have celebrated the beautiful colors of love we have within us to offer each other. We were all more different, and different is beautiful. pic.twitter.com/ACC5kOvW2N

— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) June 1, 2021

 

THE WORLD OF FANTASY - CRAZIEST BARBERS IN THE WORLD by Nandini Datta

                              

Grinder Haircut
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A barber has been recently filmed cutting a customer’s hair with an angled Grinder Machine in Southwest China. It shows that the hand-held cutting tool which is more commonly used to cut metals, he uses it to chop hairs. The barber in Chengdu city claims that he has more than a decade’s experience with this cutting method and claims to be the first person to use this unusual method. Jeepers! You scared the life out of me!

Blindfolded Haircut
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     The amazing Crystal Brigette, owner of Swordfern emporium, South Africa can do it so smoothly that you will forget that she is even blindfolded. She can cut short hair very easily and has the idea that nature and hair should be respected and cared for equally.

Cleaver Haircut
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     Look at this crazy barber chopping of customer’s hair with a dangerous cleaver. It’s insane! The shop is in Lahore Pakistan where Ali the shop owner sterilizes the cleaver before every cut. According to his customers, you will never feel a big cleaver on your head. Looks scary.

Youngest Barber
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     Well yes, you are not the only one who wants to get a haircut from the youngest barber Jiang Hongqi, many celebrities from different parts of the world are interested in him for his hairdressing skills. He was only four years old when he started cutting and styling hair. He is so talented that he can cut his own hair so efficiently you would not believe it.

Samurai Haircut
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     Alberto Olmedo, an artistic hairstylist from Madrid, Spain uses a Samurai sword to perform his art. His technique is really different because he cuts hair with a sword and then sets it on fire. A reel-life experience, right?

Sheep Shears Haircut
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     Have you ever imagined getting a haircut with a pair of sheep shears? Well, this man from Keldar, Ireland with over 33 years of experience uses shears to cut hair even with small detail.

Fire Haircut
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     Well for this unique haircut you don’t have to visit any other country, it is done in New Delhi, India itself. The customer’s hair is covered with an inflammable substance and then it is set on fire. The barber styles it with two combs while the hair is alight. He claims this haircut technique is not dangerous and surprisingly nobody complained about that till now! 

Mutiple Scissors Haircut
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     There have been now several hairstylists who are using multiple scissors to cut hair. They presume it increases the efficiency of cutting hair quickly. If you want to get this type of haircut done, you can visit a Pakistani shop owned by Muhammad. He uses 27 scissors simultaneously to give a haircut.

Hatchet Haircut
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     So chopping a tree with a hatchet is what we were aware of but here is the new technique where Daniel Showman from Russia uses a hand axe to cut hairs and give them a different look on. Amusing isn’t it?

Long Distance Haircut
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     Since Being in quarantine has been such a pain and everyone besides want to go outside just want to get a nice haircut to look normal, a long-distance haircut in Liswa Chuang, Southwestern China has gone viral where hairdressers were seeing attaching tools to sticks to keep a safe distance from customers.

ON THE STREET - FASHION: SUMMER DRESS by Fajila Khatun

Summer can be a hard season to dress for, for working people who go outside everyday. There are a few reliable ways to dress for sweltering heat and humidity.When it comes to fashion, summer Street wear, you can style in amazing way and walk along the street with confidence. Summer season means, It's time to peel off the thick coats, sweaters, and tights that have constrained your body all winter long— so finally, your skin can breathe. 

Here are some Tips for Styling Summer Street wear Outfits.

There are plenty of ways to get your entire wardrobe ready for warm weather.

A Sundress and a pair of strappy Sandals

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Lace-up sandals are not for summer. Throw on a floral boho sundress with a strappy sandals  and your outfit is complete to flaunt the summer Street look.

Walk The Streets In Style

                          Source: Instagram

Walking to your workplace ? Do it in style. Pick out a flowy printed dress that will keep you cool, a pair of leather flat sandals to save your feet and a hat- hair to make your look unique and stylish. 

 Printed Summer Dress and Heels

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 This is best for "office to happy hour," look. With a strappy heels to flaunt the summer Street style and comfortable too.

 '90s Skirt Suit and Sneakers

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Bring back the '90s! Grab a mini skirt and pair it with a pair of chunky sneakers. Most comfortable and goes great for summer Street style.

A Printed Top White Jeans and strappy heels

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White dress are perfect for warm days. Once you find the right pair of white jeans, you'll never want to take them off. It serves as the best base to flaunt the summer Street style.

A Embellished Skirt with a simple tee 

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 A classic white T-shirt is never a bad idea; it serves a casual look also it'll lend a casualness to your intense pencil skirt and a pair of strappy heels make more flaunting to walk on street with confidence.

An Anytime Summer Look 

                       Source : Instagram

 A leather pencil skirt, and a black tank top and summery sandals is best for a stylish and work appropriate get-up.

A Skirt-Suit

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Find yourself an oversized plaid skirt-suit, an early aughts transparent belt, and finish off your look with some retro cat-eye sunnies for a summer Street style look.

A Patchwork Top With Jeans

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Give your weekend denim a boho touch with a patchwork Top and strappy sandals. This look also works perfectly for the office or happy hour.

Trousers and a Vintage Tee

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 Rock the street with a vintage tee and a pair of office-friendly work pants to bring up some inner confidence. 

Oversized Blazer With a sleep summer Dress

                          Source :Instagram

Wearing jeans or pajamas are rage for summer warm days. So to walk freely on street to strain heat warm uncomfortableness, a silky slip dress and adding an oversized blazer on top, and a pair of sandals serves the best and comfortable look to flaunt the summer Street style.

 Skinny Jeans, and a graphic tee

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A graphic tee and jeans is very comfortable to strain heat warm uncomfortableness in summer warm days. Pickup a mule with a heel if you want an extra boost in height, which really gives confidence to walk on street with an positive, powerful attitude (taller = more confident / more powerful, right?). 

                                               

                                             By Fajila Khatun