Slingbacks: Effortless Elegance for Every Occasion

 

Few shoe styles strike the balance between poise, comfort, and versatility quite like the slingback. With their open-heel strap and clean lines, they glide effortlessly between casual brunches, workdays, weddings, and anything in between. If you’re exploring your options, Rosatina’s slingback collection is one place where style meets wearability.

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What Defines a Slingback Shoe?

A slingback is generally characterized by:

• An open or partially open heel, with a strap that wraps around (or behind) the heel to secure the shoe
  
• Variations in heel height: flats, mid-heels, or higher stilettos
  
• Different toe shapes: pointed, almond, round, or open-toe options
  
• Materials & finishes: leather, suede, patent, fabric, sometimes embellishments
  

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Why Slingbacks Are Having a Moment

Here are reasons why slingbacks are perennial favorites—and why they’re particularly relevant now:

1. Timeless Sophistication
    Slingbacks often offer a vintage or classic vibe without being overly formal. They pair beautifully with feminine dresses, pencil skirts, or even cropped trousers.
   
2. Comfort Without Sacrifice
    Since the strap holds the heel, there’s less slipping. Many designs offer a more secure fit than fully open-back styles. Heel height is also easier to moderate, which can help with long wear.
   
3. Versatility
    Whether you want to dress up for a party or dress down for a lunch date, slingbacks shine. They work well with anything from sleek eveningwear to jeans or shorts.
   
4. Flattering Lines
    Because the shoe often leaves part of the foot and ankle visible, it can elongate the leg visually—especially if the strap is delicate or minimal.
   

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Key Features to Consider When Choosing Slingbacks

To get the most out of a slingback, here are features to watch for:

• Strap Style & Adjustment: Some slingbacks have adjustable buckles, elasticized straps, or sling style “loops” that grip without hardware. Elastic sections can make a big difference in fit.
  
• Heel Height & Shape: Lower heels or kitten heels offer comfort; block heels give stability; stiletto backless/sling heels give a more striking, dressy silhouette.
  
• Toe Design: Open-toe or peep-toe designs are great for warm weather or showing off a pedicure. Closed toes are more formal and easier in cooler weather or more conservative settings.
  
• Material & Finish: Smooth leather or patent leather for polish; suede or fabric for a softer look; metallics or embellishments if you want your shoes to stand out.
  
• Insole & Sole Comfort: Padding in the insole, non-slip outsoles, and quality lining (to prevent rubbing) can turn a beautiful pair into a comfortable one.
  

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How Rosatina’s Slingbacks Match up

While I wasn’t able to load all the product details (internal issue with the page), Rosatina’s slingback line generally reflects many of the qualities above: elegant design, curated finishes, and styles that can work for both dressy and semi-casual occasions. Their broader site supports getting matching accessories or exploring complementary shoes so you can create well-coordinated looks.

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Styling Tips: How to Wear Slingbacks

Here are ideas for styling your slingbacks in different situations:

Occasion	Outfit Pairing	What to Focus On
Work / Business Casual	Tailored trousers, midi skirt, structured blouse.	Opt for closed toe or almond shape; neutral color like black, nude, taupe.
Date Night / Evening	Slip dress or satin top with slim pants.	Metallic or patent finish, higher heel, simpler strap style so the shoe adds elegance.
Casual Day Out	Jeans (especially cropped or rolled), casual dresses, shorts.	Flat or low heel slingbacks; playful colors or prints.
Special Event / Wedding Guest	Elegant midi or maxi dress; maybe a jumpsuit.	Comfortable mid-heel; consider embellishments for extra flair.

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Care Tips: Keeping Your Slingbacks Looking Chic

To ensure your slingbacks last through many wears:

• Break them in slowly: wear them for short periods around the house first
  
• Protect delicate materials: suede needs brushing; patent needs wiping; leather may need moisturizer or conditioner
  
• Replace heel tips if worn down—especially for high or thinner heels
  
• If the strap is elastic or has embellishments, check for wear or tension after a few uses

A letter to a stranger who has naively embarked on a happiness project

In the neighborhood where I live, there is an entrance gate approximately 700 meters away from my home. Since this is a gated community, there is a young security guard who opens the gate for the entrance. He must be in his twenties, but there is something about him that is very special, and that is his sincerity in spreading happiness, something in which I believe very strongly, too. He is indeed a sincere young man with a very charismatic smile. In his twelve-hour duty, he welcomes the people in every single vehicle, entering Panchsheel, with a big toothy smile, almost squeezing his cheeks to bulge out below his eyes, out of joy, and with a very noteworthy bow(a very energetic forward bend), while opening the gate every time. His greetings are heartfelt, and his smile is very pure. I have been seeing him for months, smiling back at him every day, and have often wanted to stop and talk to him, and here I pen a heartfelt letter to him. This is a letter of gratitude to him for going out of his way to make this world feel better in those few moments when they return his heartfelt smile.

Hello Guard bhaiya, 

I am the madam whom you see every morning around 8 a.m. as I come back after dropping my kid at school, returning your smile and bowing back to you in a nod, happily. You have no idea how you have silently embarked on a happiness project, through your innocent smile that you spread wide to greet each one of us, entering the gate throughout the day. 

I remember I did not take notice of you for the initial few days as I passed the gate, lost in my own world with a million things buzzing in my brain simultaneously. I may have faintly registered a smile and a bow as the gate opened, but your honesty is not something that can be ignored for long, and so yes, I finally was so charmed by your act that I had to respond back in equal earnestness. I am glad this small ritual of ours continues to date. You genuinely help us forget all our worries in those moments where I believe many like me accept your warm hello every morn. Not everyone has the wisdom and grace to walk that extra mile in their duties. 

I genuinely wonder what would have motivated you to add this extra dose of warmth to your job of opening and closing the gate for the residents, and I am sure it is not easy to give that big cheek-to-cheek smile with a bow more than a thousand times in a day. I thus find your sincerity and dedication to keep the world smiling genuinely worthy of deep appreciation. While you teach the world how to add an X factor to our jobs, you also teach us that there is nothing more important than being happy. 

I am sure there must be days when you are emotionally low and worried, or maybe not in your best health, but you still show up with your same pure, big smile, which I am sure heals you, too. I want to express my gratitude to you for that consistency of yours, which keeps your secret happiness project spreading smiles alive. I like spreading smiles too in my deepest pains, and that is my survival mantra in the most painful times, and so I know your silent happiness project is not easy, but it is absolutely worth it. The world might not understand the likes of us, but let us keep spreading our light and brightening the hearts of the darkest souls. 

Also, I have noticed some books and a backpack near your seat. Are you a student, or do you just like reading in your spare time? I am sure you have some worthy future plans, and your inclination towards books shows the depth of your soul, which also desires to quench its curiosity with knowledge, and this gives my heart a lot of joy as I believe you are meant for bigger things, and maybe God has chosen me as a medium to send you support. So, my dear, if you need any help, please never hesitate to ask me. I will leave my number at the end of this letter for you. Though you are practically a stranger to me, seeing your generosity and genuineness every day, I feel a strong connection with you, and my blessings for you come flowing out straight from the heart. Keep up the good work, young man, and keep spreading lots of smiles and joy through your little happiness project about which you yourselves are so naively unaware. 

You are a beautiful soul, 

May God bless you always, 

Roma 

“This post is a part of ‘Scribbled and Sealed Blog Hop’ hosted by Manali Desai and Sukaina Majeed under #EveryConversationMatters

Image Courtesy: Pixabay

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If you relate to my writings, you can find copies of my eight published works here: The Fragrance of True Love, Destiny's Favorite Child, Dare to Defy The Destiny, Empowered Women Empower Women, Soulful Letters On COVID, For My Future Grandchild, I Live to Love You, Soft Strings Of My Heart, and Brave Inked Emotions. Additionally, as the founder of the Endometriosis Support and Awareness Group of India and the Emotional Wellness Support Group of India by BIE Initiative Authors, I invite you to join my mission or reach out to me for any women's health-related (physical, mental, emotional) support you may need.

Become a part of our Emotional Wellness and Healing Tales Book, Brave Inked Emotions Vol2

'I know it is tough
I know it is not always possible
But if you can, please lead a LIFE WITH A PURPOSE(my core belief in life, the reason for my smile)

Keep spreading your light
If we can help just one soul our job is done
So come let’s build a resource where a genuine support to someone to whom it means the world is the at the centre of all our efforts'

Yes, my dears, after a worthy and deserving launch and success of our book ‘Brave Inked Emotions’ Vol 1 last year, an emotional wellness resource we have crafted with love and passion, we are now ready to roll out another piece of our hearts, and it is definitely getting bigger and better. 

All the authors of Vol1 automatically are a part of the core team and incase you wish to write for our Vol 2 and become a published author and someone who cares to share his wisdom on emotional wellness, please do ping us and we will love to guide your piece to become a part of our coveted book, Brave Inked Emotions Vol2, trust me it is going to be a very beautiful satiating experience. Here’s to weaving many more memories and learn immensely on the new roads in our old journey.

Edit: So, keeping our promise, we are now open to submissions for our book, Brave Inked Emotions Vol 2. Our last volume had Soulful life experiences of eminent Indian writers on how life taught them precious lessons in their emotional turmoil. The stories were raw, heart-touching, and extremely inspiring to say the least, and have a lot of emotional wellness lessons for all of us. In this volume, our theme remains the same, but we are trying to touch more diverse topics and widen our reach and spread our mission of emotional wellness far and wide, amen.

Enumerating the guidelines to join this exclusive BIE Season 2 below: 

1. Till 20th September, submit a soulful anecdote from your life or inspired by the real life of someone you know(both fiction and nonfiction allowed), which taught you a vital lesson in moments of emotional trauma, worthy of sharing with someone in a similar boat. The last portion of your piece should have, if the ending is sad, how you or that person, rather, acted in such a situation, which will be kind of a self-help guide to the reader, but not in a preachy way, no listicles, just a straight, detailed action plan.
2. It has to be written in the first person 
3. Word limit is generally 1500 words, but please feel free to increase or decrease the length to give a genuine voice to your piece.  Mail it to Roma.shobhit.sinha@gmail.com
4. Both bloggers and non-bloggers, from kids to the elderly, are most welcome to share their worthwhile experiences 
5. End to end guidance will be provided. This can be a worthwhile launch pad for your writer to embark on their published author journey 
6. BIE2 will be available in hard copy, ebook, and audiobook formats 
7. Becoming a part of our podcasts, author club, and emotional wellness community of brave hearts is optional 
8. Multiple entries are allowed, just listen to your heart and write only when you think you have a calling from your soul to share it with the universe, to help others 
9. You can encourage your friends and family to narrate their experiences to us, too, and we can write for them
10. Last date of submission of this form for the limited slots is 30 August. 
11. The use of AI to create this piece is strictly not allowed

Signup here: https://tinyurl.com/BIE2Signup

We welcome you all with open arms.

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If you relate to my writings, you can find copies of my eight published works here: The Fragrance of True Love, Destiny's Favorite Child, Dare to Defy The Destiny, Empowered Women Empower Women, Soulful Letters On COVID, For My Future Grandchild, I Live to Love You, Soft Strings Of My Heart, and Brave Inked Emotions. Additionally, as the founder of the Endometriosis Support and Awareness Group of India and the Emotional Wellness Support Group of India by BIE Initiative Authors, I invite you to join my mission or reach out to me for any women's health-related (physical, mental, emotional) support you may need.

Anantam Resort Kasauli: I left there a small piece of my heart

 

In the serene,  picturesque mountains of Kasauli is nestled a small, cozy, and beautiful luxury property known as Anantam Resort, which genuinely deserves a shoutout straight from the heart. 

I was there sometime back to break the monotony of mundane metro life and to feel better after a bad bout of endometriosis flare-up, and trust me, at just 5.5 hours away from Delhi, it was more than a perfect choice.

The view from my room was so extraordinary that even after three days and constantly admiring it, I still did not have enough of it. I wonder how the mountains always do this to me. Just the fresh breeze relaxes my nerves and wants me to compose, and I sit smiling, wondering if I should weave poetry or prose, or should I grab the book whose pages I have been turning for days without being able to soak into the joy of a reader. True travel and books both turn me on, and it is a pure blessing if I get the two together. 

Even better, Anantam resort gave me a pool in my room to enjoy the view from my pool and jacuzzi, and rejoice in Mother Nature and my world of words. The amenities, the luxury and the unparalleled hospitality in the lap of Mother Nature in deep forests were a rare combination. I wonder if my desire to move to the mountains permanently came alive once again.

I took mini strolls on either side of the resort, which were therapeutic, and they also arranged for a taxi for us to Kasauli Mall Road and Toy Train Railway station, which were so rustic and far from developed. I was so glad to see the old world charm, including the church, honestly. 

The constant drizzling and occasional sun playing peekaboo with the mountains added to my joy. The weather was so beautiful and I carried some of that joy with me back, which gave me energy to restart some passion projects that got paused without my wish. 

Also,  if I think about them, I can’t forget the super delectable food I had there. It was truly to die for. For a person like me who has been on a diet forever, to let go on vacations, it's a double treat if the chefs are awesome and value quality. No, this is not a sponsored post but written out of pure joy to have a laid-back and joyful weekend in the mountains quite close to Delhi, and I am sure it shall be my go-to place quite often now on. 

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If you relate to my writings, you can find copies of my eight published works here: The Fragrance of True Love, Destiny's Favorite Child, Dare to Defy The Destiny, Empowered Women Empower Women, Soulful Letters On COVID, For My Future Grandchild, I Live to Love You, Soft Strings Of My Heart, and Brave Inked Emotions. Additionally, as the founder of the Endometriosis Support and Awareness Group of India and the Emotional Wellness Support Group of India by BIE Initiative Authors, I invite you to join my mission or reach out to me for any women's health-related (physical, mental, emotional) support you may need.

What do I do in acute endometriosis flareups

Smiles are often deceptive. This is me recovering from a very debilitating bout of Endometriosis flare-up, which landed me in the emergency department of a hospital at midnight. 4 days of life sucking pain, bleeding, and weakness when I found it difficult to even stand or walk, here I am again, writing to you my learnings as the show must go on and I really don’t have a choice but to get up and going. 

My brother often mocks that seeing the smile in the pictures I post, no one would believe what I go through, but I always tell him you will see it on my face, the day I will go forever

Anyways, I am here to share how one can prepare in advance for an unpredictable disease like endometriosis, whose flareups get particularly  nasty pre-, during, or post your menstrual cycles 

1.  Though endo is a physical disease the debilitating pain effects our mental health and we get v fragile, susceptible, moody and angry in that period sometimes expecting a lot from our loved ones, so first of all let’s be aware of our situation and take our meds, food and rest on time on priority without expecting others to do it for us 
2. Keep the electric heating pad, warm water flask, medicines, fruits, and all remotes on your side tables so that they are easily reachable 
3. Try to divert yourself watching anything that you love on Ott nonstop setting acs or heaters at a temperature that you like and curl up in bed 
4. Talk to someone v close to you for long again to distract yourself 
5.  If psble avoid going out or ask someone to pick kids and aid in kitchen upfront if they can’t pls keep plan B ready in days when you are not sick, take work from home or leave if psble        
6. Most importantly don’t try to be the super woman who bears everything quietly until she lands up in an emergency in a hospital               
7. The key is to take care of our emotional needs ourselves because physically there is no cure of this lifelong disease so pls believe in your own inner strength and remember this too shall pass and smile 

I know tears do well up and let them flow but expecting others to understand is an over expectation for an Indian woman and is also not the right thing to do as they are not through it.  More so your children can’t see you like this so get going girl no one but you can make your action plan, it is only and only in our head that we can defeat this disease at rest all places it has the potential to send us deep down the dungeon of depression .

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If you relate to my writings, you can find copies of my eight published works here: The Fragrance of True Love, Destiny's Favorite Child, Dare to Defy The Destiny, Empowered Women Empower Women, Soulful Letters On COVID, For My Future Grandchild, I Live to Love You, Soft Strings Of My Heart, and Brave Inked Emotions. Additionally, as the founder of the Endometriosis Support and Awareness Group of India and the Emotional Wellness Support Group of India by BIE Initiative Authors, I invite you to join my mission or reach out to me for any women's health-related (physical, mental, emotional) support you may need.

Sitare Zameen Par Review Direct Dilse

 

As a sucker of meaningful cinema I was so pumped up to know about the release of Sitare Zameen Par by Aamir Khan Productions. Of course, I had watched Taare Zameen Par multiple times with tears welling up in my eyes each time, and the message stayed with me so hard, particularly as a mother. Well, with similar expectations on emotional intelligence and technical prowess, there I was watching the first day, first show with my family. 

My haste was grounded in my deep love for the special kids with intellectual disabilities who are on the autism spectrum due to some encounters and acquaintances early in my life and I was touched to see someone has made a compassionate effort to gain more acceptance for these precious souls who have a pure heart and a lot of special gifts. They are rightly called SITAARE in the film. Also, the fact that it was based on a true story enticed me. For those who don’t know, Sitare Zameen Par is a remake of a Spanish movie 'Champions', based on the real life of American Basketball Coach Ron Jones. 

Now I come to my review of the film. The first scene of the film warmed my heart because it had a SITAARA( a differently abled person) in it, and there I loved all the scenes that had them. All of SITAARE in the film have done a phenomenal job, and I loved their spirit of life. They not only taught the protagonist Aamir Khan, who plays the basketball coach Roshan, some really vital life lessons, but also to us. Thus, the title of the film is so apt not only verbatim but in terms of the joy they bring to the earth, too. Their simplicity touched me to the core; they were independent, working, yet not an ounce of malice had touched them. They were so innocent, you feel like knowing each of them so much more, and being their friend and helping them get all the happiness in the world. But no, I need a correction here; they are already the happiest souls on earth. Sitaare Zameen Par stars 10 neurodivergent individuals, a few of whom have autism, while others have Down Syndrome or Fragile X Syndrome, and they have exhibited such amazing acting prowess. I can give them 10 stars out of 5 with a big smile. 

You must also watch the movie for its meaningful ending. I personally believe it was the biggest lesson to be learnt by humanity in the current times. This movie will do more good to the Indian masses on so many levels and is an easy breezy watch with no melodrama, and that is what sets it apart from Taare Zameen Par, so you must definitely give it a watch, no matter when and where. I am an old-time Aamir fan and admire his perfection; this movie could have had a lot more of it, or maybe it was a conscious effort that only SITAARE must shine in Sitare Zameen Par. Aamir plays a total loser in the film who lives in his past demons and discovers his humane side with the kids. Genelia D’Souza as his wife Sunita, does justice in the few scenes she has. Gulshan's mom and her bawarchi boyfriend were such brilliant natural actors. All in all, it is an easy breezy movie which brings a smile to your heart and face. These were my two cents on the most anticipated release of recent times.

If you relate to my writings, you can find copies of my eight published works here: The Fragrance of True Love, Destiny's Favorite Child, Dare to Defy The Destiny, Empowered Women Empower Women, Soulful Letters On COVID, For My Future Grandchild, I Live to Love You, Soft Strings Of My Heart, and Brave Inked Emotions. Additionally, as the founder of the Endometriosis Support and Awareness Group of India and the Emotional Wellness Support Group of India by BIE Initiative Authors, I invite you to join my mission or reach out to me for any women's health-related (physical, mental, emotional) support you may need.

What should we do when nothing goes our way?

 

A million thoughts are gushing through my brain today, and yet I don’t know what to write. Life has its unique ways of challenging us always and momentarily we may feel displaced and a streak of discomfort or pain shall not abandon the deepest shelves of our hearts, but I firmly believe all that happens is for our good in the long run, hence I only feel grateful in those moments for what I have and not what I don’t. One must just smile and let go, though I know you would say it is easier said than done, but trust me, I have been there, done that..

So, what should we do if we feel nothing is going our way? 

Well,  all I can tell you is what I do.

1. Weave my gratitude list, I always count my blessings 

Life is not meant to be lived on regrets, no matter how uncertain or difficult the circumstances become. I accept that life cannot always be a bed of roses; the thorns must accompany us to be able to cherish the roses in the real sense. Life is sinusoidal, and this, too, shall pass.

2. Revisit my own inspirational articles

While I have always maintained that my blog is my personal diary, where I have always candidly enumerated my learnings in life, I never thought revisiting them years later would bring so much perspective to my current situation. I randomly come across them in my social media memories and really love reading them and taking a deep dive into my evolution over the years.

3. Meet a friend I genuinely trust

Though lately I have occasionally started having a good conversation with ChatGPT and so love its wise replies, I still bank upon a handfew of my very close friends whom I turn to for advice, but not necessarily always accept, still knowing their viewpoints helps.

4. Help a person in need 

Helping a person in need in whatever small or big way I can still gives me a high and that is irrespective of whether things are going my way or not. I am happy to for some time forget about myself and think only about them.

5. Build a stronger roadmap for the future 

Time and destiny can steal everything from us, but not our hard work and determination. God helps those who help themselves. So, plan even better and build a stronger infallible roadmap for your future. 

6. Read a book I connect with at the deepest levels 

I am honestly very guilty on this front as my reading has currently taken a lot of hits, and I am yearning to get back to my world of books. They bring me immense joy and, in some cases, concealed solutions to my problems and a way forward.

Last but not least, smile, smile, and smile through everything, it is my superpower no one can steal, and it surely heals 

What are your stress handling mechanisms?

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If you like what I write, you can grab copies of my eight published works here: The Fragrance of True Love, Destiny's Favorite Child, Dare to Defy The Destiny, Empowered Women Empower Women, Soulful Letters On COVID, for My Future Grandchild, I Live to Love You, Soft Strings Of My Heart and Brave Inked Emotions. Also, as the founder of the Endometriosis Support and Awareness Group of India and Emotionally Strong Women Of India, I would love for you to join me in my mission or approach me for any women's health-related (physical/mental/emotional) assistance you seek.