Lifestyle

Quaint evenings, with coffee shops filled with fun, laughter, and coffee table conversations, beckons the attention that these lovely settings speak of a style and panache. If you do not do the updo for the High Tea and dressy evenings, the coffee table conversations call for the casual chic in prints, a tinge of make up and minimal accessories. Evenings, lush green and flowers in the outer setting, and a cup of a blended coffee, is the platform set for a stylish evening and conversations about la-di-da.

One piece floral print and ballerinas

Leave the tick-toc of the high-heeled stilettos on the rack; they do create much noise for quaint evenings. Choose lacy ballerinas in velvet, denim, and lighter fabrics and ignore the sheeny patent leather shoes. Bright red lip stain, minimalist make-up, one-piece in floral prints, and a funky clutch with kitschy prints and you are set for a a la mode coffee table conversations.

Casual Classy Camaraderie

Say ‘Zilch’ to the eye make up, without garnishing eyes with loud smoky eye make up or mascara. Leave them au naturela, with a messy hairdo or a plaid for the medium to long hair. Adding the mystery of mist to the hair with natural make-up using neutral tones for the skin. Neatly painted nails without the nail art; glossy colored nails matching either the dress or the accessories say you are trendy but not a fashion victim.

Wear a local brand

Better, locally made, street-shopped dress is chic for a casual meet. Choose something made from a fabric that is a blend of spun cotton and crepe. The smoother, dulcet look of the fabric adds to the somberness of the evenings giving a lift to your internal voice. Abandon the labels for a while and choose the stuff that says ah-hoy! to all that looks casual. This is not the time to dress too individualistically. Sometimes, its nice to stick to what you find locally as it has a chic, understated local appeal.