Audrey

 Life is all about ups and downs, Success and failures. Some days are great and others are so bad, they break you down and induce thoughts that make you feel pushed so far into the ground, that you feel like there’s no way to get back up

I know because I've been there. Not once, not twice or even thrice. Failures are part of life, and it’s what will make you stronger. Sure you are going to feel defeated and hopeless, but once you manage to get back up on your feet, it’s only going to help you realize your mistakes.

There are no short cuts in life. No bed of roses and no easy way out. To get to the other side, you have to go through it all. Just remember, after every low comes a high and that’s just how life goes on.

On another note, I thew on this last minute modern day Audrey outfit to a dinner meeting. Glam and Sophisticated. 

Fresh Findings

My recent love affair lately has been slip-ons, sneakers and sport shoes. I absolutely love how effortless they look when paired with snug jeans.They're  my travel essentials and I cannot even deal with any other kind of footwear off late. Finding comfortable yet stylish styles can be quite hard. They're either uncomfortable and look great or vice versa.
I stumbled upon these insanely glittery shoes at Promod and fell in love, even more, after trying them on.So modern and simply chic, you can dress them down during the day time and even take them dancing at night!

Moving on, my contest closes in 11 days. These are the last few days to win yourself a 50 BD gift voucher. All you need to do is take a trial room selfie wearing a look you like at Promod and tag me @askthestylecvouncil on instagram with the hastag #promodhappydays and one hashtag for what your feeling, eg: #feelinggood #feeling happy and that's it!
Hope to see some more entries soon !

Outfit: Promod

Sheer Breeze

 The month has been so busy for me. From travels to events, new collaborations and interviews, I’m finally getting the time to blog about this look.

The sun rays are getting stronger and more clearer as we breeze by the month and I swear by linen. I love how lightweight and comfortable they can be for Middle East summers. This breezy dipped hem top in a linen mix is just the perfect addition to my closet as a key piece. Not only is it unique, it’s also a great layering piece. Worn over shorts, trousers or even skirt, this top helps me create so many easy looks and how! I 've been experimenting with new shapes, silhouettes and prints and it's fun to play around with different styles. I added in a deep red to the shades of grey and black to add some dept to the color palette. A high, double ponytail added some length to my hair, while also showing off the high backwards collar!

Moving on, I have some exciting news that I cannot wait to share with you guys, so until I officially reveal it, don’t forget to enter yourself in my style contest. Simply check out my instagram page @askthestylecouncil for rules!

Floral Rush

Who says work outfits need to be boring? If your dress code at work is not purely “strict business attire”, there’s so much you can do to spruce up your office wardrobe. While Ponte leggings are great, a stretchy skirt is much more feminine and fun while you want to switch up your style. Details like buttons or metal zippers on a basic black skirt add more interest to an otherwise boring piece. Paired with a blouse and a statement jacket, you’re good to go!

This bomber jacket inspired floral blazer by Promod is a perfect addition to any wardrobe. It’s perfect for spring and acts as a great staple that’s both versatile and pretty. I fell in love with it instantly and why not? It's just the perfect equation of flirty and powerful, both at the same time! Dress it up with a white shift dress and orange heels or tone it down with ripped denims and slip on’s, this key piece will take you from day to night, in style!

On another note, my style contest is till open and we have some amazing entries pouring in! Just make sure your profile is public until May 10th so I can see all your wonderful entries. Head over to my instagram profile @askthestylecouncil to know how to enter!

Outfit: Promod

Movie Marathon with SPUUL

If you follow me on Instagram, you would know that the entire team of ASK are movie buffs. On Sunday's if you don't find us eating at our favorite restaurants, you'll find us at the cineplex. After a busy day of shooting, going to the crowded mall can be a chore but we still go anyway, not wanting to miss out on the new releases. Off late, we've been hooked onto a cool Bollywood app called Spuul, released by Viva, that you can download onto your smartphone or tablet and watch bollywwod movies in the convenience of your own home, or in our case, a car parked at the Juffair beach.Yes, that's how we spent all of last month, my crew and I, watching new  movies and re-watching some old favorites, all on the Spuul App!

SPUUL premium is a monthly subscription service which you can subscribe to and pay via your postpaid bill or prepaid credit. You can also download the movies and save them to your phone, and watch them later when you have no internet connection, like on a long flight! 

Movies on Spuul offers content in Hindi, English,Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Malayalam, Punjabi, Bangla and Kannada.

Premium SPUUL service features include:

• Unlimited access to premium content at only BD 2/month* !!
• Offline Sync. Download to watch movies anytime later without the need for internet connection*
• Rich library of premium content
• Watch movie trailers
• Search option categorized/filtered
• Access to some TV shows
• Schedule movies to watch later
• Share with a friend
• Available on Mobile & Tablet (Android/iOS)

* Data charges apply

* “SPECIALs” not included

To subscribe, all you need to do is send ON to 98019 and to unsubscribe, send OFF to 98019.

*subscription will be renewed automatically every month.

Head to your nearest viva counter to know more or visit http://www.viva.com.bh/content/spuul-app

Feeling Fresh

Summer needn't be all about baring skin. Modesty is always in style and so are maxi dresses in summer-friendly fabric like soft chiffon and cotton. This floor sweeping (versatile) maxi dress is the perfect outfit to a themed luncheon when paired with statement accessories and can be even styled down depending on the occasion. For this look, I went all out with an eye catching metallic clutch and a jeweled neck piece to match. The soft mint color is calming to the eye, especially for the current season and brings in the perfect balance between subtlety and color. 

Love this outfit? It can be yours.If you guys haven't entered my style contest on Instagram yet, what are you waiting for? It's your chance to win a 50 BHD gift voucher.

All you need to do is:

1. Recreate this look / your own look at a Promod store and tag me @askthestylecouncil and use the hash tag #promodhappydays on instagram. If you do not have instagram, you can email me your styled look, which will be published on my instagram page.
2. If you are shy to post your own photograph, you may style the look on hangers as well.
3. At the end of every week (Sunday), a finalist will be chosen and announced.
4. By the end of the 5^th week, we will have 5 finalists, and one will be announced the winner!
5. Contest is open only to residents in Bahrain.

Promod Happy Days

 Summer never felt so good in light, silk-feel dresses and soft hues of mint and yellow. This outfit is the perfect addition to a summer wardrobe, as easy pieces don’t need much layering and thought. I paired this beautiful printed dress with a straw trilby and strappy summer sandals to match the color of my dress and delicate accessories that don’t over-power the print. It's crucial to keep the colors light and fresh when working with soft pastel shades during the daytime, so as to portray the perfect summer style. Love my look? You can get it for yourself!

It’s contest time again on the blog, and one lucky ready has the chance to win a 50 BHD gift voucher. All you need to do is:

1. Recreate this look / your own look at a Promod store and tag me @askthestylecouncil and use the hash tag #promodhappydays on instagram. If you do not have instagram, you can email me your styled look, which will be published on my instagram page.
2. If you are shy to post your own photograph, you may style the look on hangers as well.
3. At the end of every week (Sunday), a finalist will be chosen and announced.
4. By the end of the 5^th week, we will have 5 finalists, and one will be announced the winner!
5. Contest is open only to residents in Bahrain.