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11/2/12

Karva Chauth For The Unconventional Indian Wife

Happy Karva Chauth to all the married Indian ladies! How are you holding up? It's still afternoon here (UK), so I'm not feeling famished yet....just slightly dizzy.
Let me explain what Karva Chauth is to non-Indian readers: It's is an auspicious day when Indian/Hindu wives fast for the long life & prosperity of their husbands. They don't eat & drink from sunrise until the moon rises.
I didn't know it's Karva Chauth today until yesterday evening. I've told you before that I was born Christian, and I didn't grow up with this tradition. But I married a Hindu guy, so I do it mainly to honor & respect the tradition he grew up with. My mom-in-law allows tells me to have fruits, milk, water...but I'll just have my tea, and maybe water if I feel like fainting =D
What I'm having all day: Tea & mints. When you don't eat, you get Halitosis (in simple words: bad breath) so. 
What I'll Wear: I live in England now, so I don't have my Indian wear with me! GUESS bodycon dress with leopard print belt (shown here) and H&M leather biker jacket (That's right LOL!) I'll probably wear black tights/stockings with black flat ballet shoes, because we'll be staying in. 
This leopard print belt looks like it's made for the dress. Very matching!

Jewelry: All gold. I've yet to decide which ones I'll be wearing, that's why I just put options on there.

Makeup: I'll stick stick to gold eyes, so Urban Decay Naked palette, MeMeMe Rouge Blush, Collection Shimmer bronzer, Eylure Katy Perry Sweetie Pie lashes, MAC Cosmo Lipstick (maybe), etc.
So I'm gonna dress up & wait for Mr.CZ to bring me some lavish gifts ;)

♥ Cynthia Z *.*

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  1. Love your dress Cynthia ! I'm sure u will look great !

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  2. Love the dress and the jacket! Hope you get some great gifts! Xx

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  3. I too keep not so traditional one! Guess, I love this festival because of its synergy :) and pampering we get!

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  4. haha, happy karwachauth to you Cynthia! :D. The moon here is kind of red-ish coral color at the moment. And speaking of tea, you can check out my latest post I did on Tea haul and review! :D. Btw love that pink coffee mug!! I want one :o.

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    1. Will surely check it out Bharti. The mug is attractive, I admit :D So lucky India already has a moon...I'm still waiting!

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  5. i would love to see your complete look <3

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  6. happy karwachauth CZ ! <3 the unconventional wife is sure going to steal his heart :)

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    1. I thought I already did :D...time to eat it now LOL

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  7. It was very long day... since moon did not show-up till 9:00PM, however it was a happy and eventful day :-) Lock and key look so cute

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    1. My m-i-l told me about that Shikha. All's well that ends well :)

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  8. Love ur dress! Am sure u'll looked great :)

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  9. LOL. I'm very happy you are unconventional. Love seeing all your fab fashion.
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