Wednesday, March 20, 2019

FEELING OF COMING BACK ....



HELLO READERS !


It indeed feels weird writing after a long gap of almost 3 years, since my last post. I was always assuring to be regular  in every other post, I ended up with no post at all. In this post I would like to make all my dear readers know why, where , what I have been doing all these years while i was lost...

Well, must say, that study + work life did really hit me hard - in a good way though!
Like, work as a freelancer stylist as well as a working hard to get good GPA's for my Masters in Social degree. Thankfully,  its great at the end everything turned out to be great.
They say, "Don't put each foot in a different boat", but in my case thats exactly - what I have been doing it, since last 3 years; as both has my heart, mind and soul; which in reality shouldn't have been as per the the proverb.

Nevertheless, am trying my best in both field.

Looking back to 2014 and now, the fashion industry has grown so rigorously, it amazes me at times (in a good way). The journey of my career as a stylist wasn't an easy one neither its now, as my thirst of doing the better version of my work is still not fulfilled.  One am so glad,  about 1 thing in this last 4 years is that, finally people know what does the word "STYLIST" means NOW in this field of glamour and beauty.  Also, the number of STYLISTS are increasing day by day & their work are also very fascinating and interesting too.

Yet, there are individuals, who still mistake the work difference of a "STYLIST" & "DESIGNER".

There are few works / projects, I  have done as a stylist to name some in the following...

  • Pulsar Dare Venture Season 2 & 3
  • Himalaya Roadies season 1 & 2 
  • Kantipur Television (for 4 shows)
  • Ncell Axiata (youtube go)
  • Nepal Idol Season 2 (from Gala round for the contestants)
  • Nabil bank
  • Samsung Nepal
  • Smart Doko
  • Official stylist for MISS NEPAL 2018 batch
  • Livon Serum Nepal
  • Ruslan FM 
  • Ko Bancha Crorepati (for Mr. Rajesh Hamal sir) & many more
Am always thankful to all my projects / work, which makes me push myself to get the better version of work everytime. If I really have to mention few names, whose words pushes me everytime to get the best version of my work time would definitely be Mr. Kishor Kayastha (the best Fashion Photographer of Nepalese Media Industry);  Ms. Punam Singh; Mr. Karma Wangyal (Entrepreneur) Mr. Alok Thapa ( media personality); Mrs. Meena Kayastha ; Mr. Anil Keshary Shah (Banker); Mr. Aman Pratap Adhikary ( director)

I shall be always in debt to these amazing individuals for always pushing me to get the best version of my work every time.


Despite of, my amazing work life of styling career, I did worked hard on my studies too. I have almost finished my degree in social work course of study.  When i realized the other-side of my work enjoyment I did get to realize my the i.e. working for and with child born with down syndrome.  A very common topic which hear about in different field of societal setting but we never gave much  attention to it. While I was searching for  research topic for my grads final semester, I came across the word ''DOWN SYNDROME" which did made me think about it, but again my freelancing stylist work made me engaged in many ad shoots, reality shoots, magazine shoots ... ... .. , never stopped researching about it and after 9 months of research and understanding. Finally decided to take that field of topic for my dissertation.

I still remember my first visit to SATYAM DAY CARE CENTER and that moment hit me so hard, that i have decided to work as an advocator for the rights of child born with down syndrome, its almost 2 years  working there as one of their volunteer turned staff. (Thankfully neither of my works are hampered so far my organization president totally understands me & both of my work. she is someone i am so thankful to have as per my supervisor. )



As a consequence,  now am an individual who has her two foot in two different field of work setting of the society about which am always proud of sharing my field of work. 
I hope you all enjoyed reading this long - short 3 years, about the reason of why I could not be a regular blogger for a while.

Namaste

Saturday, March 4, 2017

COSY DREAMCATCHER


HELLO READERS !!

Happy weekend to you all .... .. 

Again struggling to be regular but this time I seriously have some really  GOOD reasons- to say why am not regular with my posts !! Hope my words doesnt sound weird while you guys are reading this post ! 

Even if it does , Apologies I dont have time to EXPLAIN - just kidding !
You guys are the reasons behind who I am known Right Now in the society as the blogger - Swankyrana or stylist - Swankyrana and for which I just cant stop thanking you all for all your love and support you guys have provided it to me so far. 

THANK YOU READERS 

The Good reason behind my irregular post is ... is I am working as the official stylist for the first ever HIMALAYA ROADIES of NEPAL - in collaboration with Via com 18  & MTV Roadies India.
So I have been busy working out for the shoots and preparing for my final semester of my Grads examination. 

In the process of audition rounds - travelling i got hold of these amazing sleep wear - PJ's  about which am writing this whole blog on ...... ...


I got to know about them from my senior who is the person behind it,  whom I would call the mother of DREAMCATCHER. I think she has just hit the rock in such a good time as we dont get any fancy PJ's in Nepal which is why I am saying she has just NAILED IT !

The best part of dreamcatcher is that they have  a huge variety of sizes & designs which is just good to go for any season ...  Happy to share with you all that I own 2 beautiful pair of Pj's from them :)




The above pictures are from my last visit to pokhara of the year 2016. 

OUTFIT DETAILS 

PJ's - Dreamcatcher Nepal
Watch - DKNY 

I cant wait to get more PJ's from them for Summer 2017. And ofcourse, will also be taking them while travelling across for the shoots of  HIMALAYA ROADIES - get updated more on my other social media sites for behind the scene pictures  

* Instagram * Snapchat - Swankyrana * Facebook 

Thank YOU Dreamcatcher Nepal for those amazing PJ's and making my travelling night so comfortable 
 Hope you all enjoyed the post
Till en

Namaste 



Location: Pokhara 

1 Pictures - Blue heave Hotel , Pokhara
2 Picture- Jal Mahal Hotel , Pokhara

Saturday, January 21, 2017

COLORFUL FALL

HELLO READERS !!

Hope you all are all set to go crazy with your weekends plans for this week.....  
Hope you all enjoyed reading my last post. I would say- that post actually covers up many amazing things, which happened in those 365 days of the year 2016. 

Kathamndu wind is finally getting a little warmed up during the days, which makes me happy these days - as no more layers of clothes & no more confusion about how to layer up with what ! (Girls problem)  Do you guys even go through the situation like - I have nothing to wear for tomorrow - Situations ?  Talking about this post, I just wanted to break out my ALLBALCK feeling for a  while due to, which, I paired up my whole outfit with this beautiful over-sized colorful half sleeves poncho from Dressmandu HERE.  I think its better to still stick to colorful outfits even in winters rather then sticking to AllBLACK or NEUTRALS  as they spice up the whole environment.






OUTFIT DETAILS

Boots - BBSM
Legging - Primark Atmosphere
Turtle Neck Top -  Dressmandu (Tulip)
Poncho - Dressmandu (Tulip)
Earrings - Micheal Hill
Hugo Boss shades - Options
Watch - DKNY


I think this Look is perfect for any errands in winter as it keep you warm & cosy. 

Hope you all enjoyed this post 
Till en

Namaste



Photo courtesy: Aayush Shrestha
Location: Durbarmarg

Monday, January 9, 2017

THANK YOU 2016

HELLO READERS !!


Wishing you all a very happy new year 2017. 

Hope you all had a wonderful year in 2016.
Mine was not less then, a roller coaster ride as I got many opportunities with many more challenges, with helped me create a beautiful bunch of memories of 2016, which am about to share with you all in this post.
This post is basically,  a THANK YOU POST to each and everyone who helped me grow a year wiser and better.This post also incorporates, some of my beautiful work experiences with beautiful, creative mind set people. Would also like to Thank all my  family , friends, colleagues , for making it more special everyday. First, 2017 had to be something special so, I thought- why not thank everyone who helped me grow a better individual in 2016 ....... ....

Here you Go !



  • Working with the Kayastha Duo
    Back in 2010 - 2012 , during my early days of blogging & when I was sure, how much I loved fashion and be a part of this industry. I always wanted to be a part of Nepals' amazing FASHION PHOTOGRAPHER'S team , he is non other then Mr. KISHOR KAYASTHA. well it took me exactly 6 long years to work with him. I cant thank my old work place for giving me an opportunity to make my dream to work with this guy as his team member. Mr. Kishor Kayastha & Meena Kayastha as two most amazingly creative duo- and am blessed to get a chance to work with them & know them in person more.......
    Below are some of our work as team  kishorkayastha






  • Freelancer Styling
    Another amazing breakthrough in 2016 was working, as a freelancer for different advertisement campaigns of biggest brands; like - Samsung & Ncell. I have almost worked for 4 campaigns for Samsung Nepal - where I first started my free lancing project working with  Malvika Subba (Djuu ), followed by Navyug Shrestha, Barsha Raut & Dashain festival campaign. Follwed by Ncell - which is yet not aired! , , Huwai smart phones. During this stage I also did some other projects like helping people out for their port folio shoot & training session for the modelling agency.

  • Pulsar Dare Venture Season 2(PDVs2)

    The biggest achievement after getting to work with the KAYASTHA DUO. Am happy one of my boss knew my work which was appreciated and was referred to work as the stylist for one episode of the show - but  I ended up being the stylist of not only for the contestant but also for the host  after fitness & obstacle test episode of the show. It was my first time working for a show - actually for TV series. Mark my words people , it was hell lot of great experience as I got to know may styling essence of twists which totally differs then that we normally do in magazines. I cant thank enough the entire team members of PDVs2 , from the Organizers, Camera crew, Host, Marshalls, Volunteers and ofcourse the Contestants.
    And in this post I would liek to thank these amazing people for helping me grow & learn more during the entire period of work of PDVs2 -  Ms. Poonam Singh from Bajaj , Mr. Sudeep shrestha from Ecs Media and Simosh Sunwar (director of the show)


  • Swankyranatraveldiaries2016

    Another thing I am super fond of after FASHION & STYLING is definitely - TRAVELLING. Am happy to tell you all that i travel as much as I can when i get a chance. Must say 2016 was full roller coaster ride with lots of travelling. Guess what I got to travel entirely all three state of the nation i.e. Himalayan , Hilly and Terai belt of Nepal. Thsi year I got to travel some really cool new places like -  Sindhuli , Last Resort,  Okhaldhunga Bazar, Phaplu , Janakpur, Australian camp & Dhampush .
These were some special turn overs that made my 2016 one happening year. Would like to thank you all for the bottom of my heart.

Hope you all enjoyed this post 


Namaste


PHOTO COURTESY :  
Chandra (Ecsliving); Facebook page of ECSLIVING

Tuesday, December 27, 2016

ALL BLACK AFFAIRS

HELLO READERS !!

Many things going around the corner as the year is coming to an end . Having said that, looks like , I have again ended up as irregular in my blog post. I wonder why & what has been keeping be so packed up with !!!
Now, I don't want to bore you guys up with some random excuses on my irregular posts on blog.
How about I tell you more about this post ....... ..
If you are my regular blog post follower then , you are aware of my crazy Love Affair with BLACK COLORED OUTFITS .... To those who are reading my blog for the first time, just want to aware you all to not to freak out if you see too much black in most of posts AS I just love  BLACK. Hahahaa!!
Well - that's one of my favorite colors despite White & Navy blue.

Now, lets get back to this post. the weather is getting crazy here, in Kathmandu - like seriously, its not like how it used to be before  - I mean it's December yet the weather is too confusing  too hot during the day n morning & late evenings are super freezing.  'Dark tones are for winter as said by fashion lovers and black is one of them " Hmmm.....  (for me its 365 days in trend )






Through, this post I want you guys to  know few basic things for FALL FASHION , Like do's & don'ts  - Must have's for Fall ....

  • Winter Fashion is all about getting warm, but that doesn't mean you wear tons & tons of clothes - c'mon Layering is not much trendy these season
  • Turtle necks are always in fashion & suits all shape and sizes so just wear them. Its too easy to pair them up with thigh high boots & jackets.
  • Leather jacket, Statement coat, Boots , Fur faux jackets , Parka jackets , Turtle neck tops are some must have outfits in your wardrobe this year of Fall.
  • Even bright colors are for Fall
  • A perfect pair sunglasses are must not matter what you wear.

OUTFIT DETAILS

Boots - BBSM 
Leggings - Primark Atmosphere 
Turtle Neck Top - Dressmandu(Tulip)
Hugo Boss shades - Option 
Earrings - Micheal Hill
Watch - DKNY

Do remember things, I have mentioned above and try them out .....
Wishing you all a very 
HAPPY 2017 


Hope you all enjoyed this post
 Till en 


Namaste


P.C: Aayush Shrestha
Location: Old House Durbarmarg