India trip day one | Travel Thursday

          For the last three and half years, I have been looking forward to this trip. My first trip back home. I got my tickets back in summer and I wanted time to go by fast and see everyone. I started my countdown around the 100 day mark but as the days came closer it was a rush. Packing became very hectic because I wasn’t sure what to bring for everyone. Lots of shopping in November along with finals preparations, Thanksgiving parties, family photo shoot, and early birthday parties. I didn’t get a moment to breathe and think it through.

Birthday pancakes
Brunch after finals strawberries and banana pancakes. (The manager paid for my coffee as it was birthday how sweet!)

Early birthday cake from Dad

Family party

Birthday Cake made by my aunt

On 9^th of December we left Detroit and started our super long journey to India. We had a halt in Pairs for 3 hours and our flight was delayed for half hour but we had good Wi-Fi so that’s when I posted about my surprise visit. I was very excited and was going through a lot of emotions. I can’t sleep on a plane, which sucks for really long flights, but I kept myself busy by looking out the window and watching movies. The view from the plane was unbelievable. The sheet of cloud looked like big soft marshmallows. It’s crazy how everything seems so small and irrelevant from up there. I was super exhausted at the very end and all that I wanted to do was sleep. While landing in Mumbai I looked at the city lights. I remembered the 15 years old me excited to go live in the country that I had always dreamed off. Leaving behind my birthplace most importantly family and friends.  I realized so much has changed since then. After we landed I couldn’t wait to see my family. I was so close yet so far. After 4 hours of waiting in immigration. We got out and met our family. It was the best feeling ever! I had pictured this moment in my head forever. It was so surreal. I couldn’t stop smiling, I was home. It was the happiest day ever. I didn’t sleep for a bit just took shower changed and met everyone in my village. It was good to be around family it felt like the old days. Everything around looked a bit different and smaller. My cousins arranged a huge spread for breakfast. Later on, I had an amazing Indian lunch cooked by Grandma. It was a very authentic Indian meal, mostly consisting of rice with a type of curry. My granny makes the best fish curry with

 pomfret. 

Appalachian Mountains 

Dinner

Lunch

Mumbai view while landing

Airport outfit!
Blazer- Forever 21, Top- H&M, Necklace- Macy's Jeans- Hollister, Watch-Micheal Kors,Pearl and rose gold bracelets, Boots- Forever 21

House Blessing party Look!
Top - Aeropostale,Necklace,Skirt and leggings from- Forever 21, Belt- Not sure long ago purchase, Watch- Micheal Kors , Booties- DSW

Met my Baby Cousin Shanaya for the first time.

Surprise birthday from cousins! 

In the evening I visited my uncle’s house, which is about half hour away from my house. I met my baby cousin for the first time. Met mom’s side family and had a great evening with cousins. It felt like I had finally reached home. It’s true what they say, ‘Home is where the heart is.’ They surprised me with a birthday cake. Then we had amazing dinner spread of mostly home cooked Indian food, which I couldn’t eat because I had major headache and I felt sick. I still kept up with the spirit and went to bed late. Next morning my baby cousin woke me very early. Next day, after lunch I went home I met my friends, ate Vada pav, learnt to speak ‘almost’ fluent kadodi and much more. Day two and three will be up next Thursday.

Valentine's day look | Fashion

            I’ve been meaning to post this look for the longest time. These pictures were shot back in autumn. Finally today, they have made their way to the blog. I brought this dress to add to my winter collection. I always wanted to style asymmetrical cut skirt or dress and this one from Tjmax is the perfect one. It didn’t even take me a while to think about buying it. There are just so many different ways to style this piece. By adding jewelry, layers and with various makeup and hair looks. As Valentine’s Day is just a week away I thought this dress would be a great inspiration.

A day and night looks with this dress. With tunic on top and cut on the bottom this is a chic dress for Valentine’s Day party or a date night. For the night wear a bold statement necklace, add bronze makeup look and lose waves. Of course to complete the look wear some high heels. In day time, try to keep the look simple. I kept my hair away from face with a French braid. Wore long earrings and sliver ring and pair of cream sandals comfortable to walk around all day and still look cute.

Dress- Tjmaxx

Necklace- Forever 21

Heels- Jcpenny’s

Sandals- Thailand gift from cousin

Ring and earrings- Clarie's

Let me know you would style this look in the comments below! Until next time, keep hustling for your dreams. Xo, Jessi 

Update for 2016 | Lifestyle

Happy New Year to me I mean literally guys, I’m starting my 2016 from February 1^st. Looking back at what a crazy and fun year it was. Starting off from my first Job promotion in January 2015, to finishing my first year of college, visiting two countries, one state, exploring new parts of up north Michigan and the cities near me, exploring Canada with family went up the CN Tower the world’s 6^th tallest free-standing structure and 3^rd tallest tower in the world overlooking the city from 553m skyline view, African Lion Safari an outstanding experience, Marine land adventure seeing more marine and land animals. I honestly feel like I have seen almost all the animals this past year. Meeting and feeding a Beluga whale and roller coaster rides the Dragon Mountain it was the tallest roller coaster in world before the opening of Magnum XL-200 at Cedar point and the only roller coaster with a bowtie element. Sky Screamer the world’s highest triple tower ride with a spectacular view of the Niagara falls with those two rides I think it’s safe to say I’m not scared of heights anymore thanks Jason for scaring me till death. Seeing the magnificent Niagara Falls for the second time. Next up, Sliver lake sand dunes up north Michigan, exploring nearby cities in Michigan like Port Huron, Grand Haven, Frankenmuth, Troy and Ann Arbor. Second trip to Canada Ontario with friends for geology field study. Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky Ohio and my favorite and the best of all India trip. That trip is what kept me from posting but I’m finally back at it. Couldn’t ask for a better end and start to this year in my favorite country around family, friends and being home. Lastly I’m happy that I started my blog and I can share it with you all.

​            So many exciting things to look forward too. I’m pumped to start this year lots of traveling plans, goals and wish list to check off. In today’s update post I want to share two of my resolutions with you guys one is that I’m going to post twice a week. I will keep doing my regular Sunday post as usual but I’m also adding a new series this year. Starting this Thursday I will post my India trip series and later on my new travel adventures. Let me know if you guys are excited for #TravelThursdayswithJD. The Second resolution of the year is to try new restaurants or order something new on the menu. I realized often time I go to a restaurant because I want to eat my favorite food from there but we miss the adventure of exploring something new and different. This year it's about taking chances and trying new things. On the 17th of January  I went to Chili’s for first time and ordered Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas, mango iced tea and Skillet Chocolate Chip cookie for desert. Last week, I went to Bangkok Kitchen my favorite local Thai place. I ordered Thai iced tea and Chicken Thai curry noodles. I won’t say they tasted the best but that’s the fun part.

​            Enjoy the pictures down below and I hope you guys are excited for 2016 as much as I am. Let’s make this a great year and accomplish great things that we want in our life. It’s never too late to set a new goal. Good luck guys. I wish you all the best and thank you for always being there. I’m so happy to share my life with you all. Until next time, keep hustling for your dreams. Xo, Jessi.

          

Wearing head to toe from Aeropostale   

Classic Sunday look | Fashion

Happy Sunday everyone! 

         Today was amazing it was a completely unplanned day. It turned out to be a very productive and fun day. I woke up with five mosquitos bites on my face. It wasn't very pleasant to wake up too but I had to start off with my day. I attended forth mass with my cousins and walked home. It was very fun to walk home after mass like the old days. 

           I attended two weddings and got to hang out with my cousins. My cousin treated me with a some Bisleri iced unda. I had my first unda after so many years. It was definitely a highlight of my day. I know I haven't posted in last 3 weeks but I have been really enjoying my days here with family & friends. I will soon make a update post. It will be up sometime this week. Keep a eye on my Instagram to get notification about it. 

   •What I wore today

-Charcoal grey color designer dress- from Lord and Taylor.

With very classic finish 

The dress has very flattering patterns in the back and in the front on its side. The sleeves in the back and front and beaded on net. This dress suits my body type very well and it gives me that mature look.

- Makeup of the day- Makeup forever base foundation with black liner and a dark red lip.

-Hair of the day- I had my hair straight down for Church but it's 90 degrees outside I was almost about to faint. So I tied my hair in a simple sleek pony tail.

-Shoes- black wedges from target 

-Jewelry- Pearl and crown sliver chain bracelet. I won it as Miss Spirit of Farmington  definitely one of my favorite piece. Pearl earrings and sliver diamond ring.

         That's it for my today's look and this post. Down below and are pictures. Do let me know how you like this look. Until next time, keep hustling for your dreams.

Jessi,Xo