Change & Progress One Step at a Time :)

Heelllo and Welcome Back ! If you haven't noticed already, Life Less Ordinary now sports a Fresh New Look or at least, that was originally my attempt, as opposed to the last one which was simple yet cluttered. The biggest change, is the Labels - renamed to make more sense and dramatically reduced to a mere 10 ;) Google AdSense failed miserably in generating any revenues and hence occupies just one corner as opposed to 3 from my previous layout. Some of the posts that were saved as Drafts have now been published with the hope to abandon the "save as draft" syndrome ;) The last thing you may notice is that now you can actually React apart from Leaving Comments. So even though I missed on writing the quintessential 'Happy Anniversary to my Blog' post on Jan 17th when it turned 4 Years old, I was determined to make it look delectably appealing.

That is new about my Blog. What's new with me ? I am now well on my way to master my new found baking skills with the "Chocolate Sandwich Cake" with Chocolate Butter Icing topped with Roasted Flaked Almonds ! Never ever had the drive to put up a picture on my blog, but I am so excited that my very 1st attempt at baking turned out to be more than successful, that I can't help but share a picture of it with you guys ! :)


For the reciepe check this link out: I have been a Rachel Allen Fan for months now and this was a great starting point: http://www.lifestylefood.com.au/recipes/8948/chocolate-cake
But hey, topping it up with roasted flaked almonds is just an original addition :) by sayli yadav !

Njoy ! :)

The Closet - The Power of Organization !

How did I benefit from Organizing my closet ?

1: I save time - 20 mins flat with clothing hair n makeup is all it takes.

2: I save money - I never shop on impulse because I have my eyes, heart and my brain looking for only what I need and when I need it.

3: I feel great - segregating this way makes sure I wear a variety of clothing and that every piece of clothing I own gets worn!!

4: I look happy - I regularly give away what is good looking clothing that I have grown out to like to people who need it.

5: I have it all de-cluttered - "Less is More" is truly what my closet swears by: while I always manage to find occassion appropriate clothing I never really feel like I have TOO MUCH or TOO LESS - it's just right for any occassion... :)

Do you have a tip that would get me & the rest of the readers of this blog feeling happier and better ?? ;) Pen In... :)

The Closet - Organize It !

While there are numerous ways in which every woman would organize her closet - To Segregate is the key and herez the way I do it (but I am so all ears to hear about an improvised version, so pen in your tips too). Also a top-down approach to arranging, topmost being the items that you frequently wear and bottom most being the ones you wear occasionally.

1: Exercise Gear:
a) Track Suits
b) Swimwear

2: Night Wear:
a) :) whatever that means to you ! :) ;)

3: Work@Home Mom Wear:
a) Harrom Pants
b) Tees to match

4: Casuals:
a) Daily Wear - Jeans, Tees, Leggings, Tunics
b) Holiday Wear - Camisoles, Tops, Shorts, Skirts, Casual/Day Dresses, Cotton Trousers, Capris etc...

5: Evening Wear:
a) Embellished Kurtis
b) Cocktail Dresses
c) Maxi Dresses
d) Evening Dresses (My version of "I am Red Carpet Ready Gowns" :) )
e) Prom Dresses / Ball Gowns (I obviously own neither of the two but this could be a category in your closet if you have still kept that prom dress or attend ball room dances) ;)

6: Formals:
A formal suit ideally works best as a complete set (waist coat + blazer + pencil skirt + trousers + dress)
There are numerous ways in which each can be put together to give you a feel of variety dressing.

This would also include Salwar Kameezes and Sarees that you would wear to the office and no place else.

7: Sarees:
I always, yes, always "used to" wear sarees for ceremonies and they are categorized purely by occassion (and if you live in the same city as your huge friend circle and relatives there'll be aplenty)

a) engagements
b) weddings
c) receptions
d) family dinners
e) baby showers / naming ceremonies / festivals / other family events

8: Summer/Winter Jackets & Coats:
Unfortunately have to make place in Abhi's and AVANI's closet :p :)

9: Sweaters/Cardigans/Shawls - again of which I own a countable few are folded away out of sight since jackets is what gets worn 9 months out of the 12 that I live here in the UK ! :(

10: Drawers:
Hold all the etcs..

11: On 3 hangers go the following accessories:
a) Stoles
b) Mufflers
c) Belts
d) Scarves - again of which I have None ! :) ;)

Sadly, I still haven't learnt how to use scarves with any outfit - hopefully I will save that for one of you to teach me :)