April 2017

Lady Dior-Shock and Awe

The Christian Dior film “Lady Grey London” is a narrative advertisement movie with a mixture of class, style and shock value on celluloid. It stars Academy Award winner Marion Cotillard and Academy Award nominee Sir Ian McKellen strategically surrounded by an array of expensive and luxurious Dior accessories. A visually appealing film that stimulated my …

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Bridging the Gap

The world has truly shrunk. Boundaries have been destroyed. All is accessible. The world is my oyster. Such clichés have truly delivered in today’s times. A perfect example of destruction of such boundaries is the fashion world. Western designers are getting inspiration from the Eastern World and vice versa. Gone are the days when a …

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Chic checker

I usually do not do street style blogs as I do not find most people to be visually stimulating. Most try to look like clones of each other, in a maddening effort to conform to whatever the “it” look is of that season. No “X,” “Y,” or “Z” factor there! However, after meeting William, I …

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Ayurvedic Khichdi

Ayurveda is a word of Sanskrit origin. It means “the complete knowledge for long life.” It is native to India and has been practiced for centuries by the great Rishis (sages) whose lives spanned over a period of a thousand years. They never aged, always maintained glistening taut skin (sans wrinkles) with lustrous hair and …

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Coke goes Couture

Karl Lagerfeld and Diet Coke. What is the common denominator? Skinny silhouette, hi-style appeal and quirkiness. Karl Lagerfeld designed the cover of the limited edition Diet Coke bottles coming out in June. Yes, Diet Coke has upped the style factor and is now clothed in a haute couture wrap of swirly psychedelic candy stripes, kaleidoscopic …

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Rainbow Coalition

As a person of Indian descent, wearing a rainbow of colors is part of my DNA. India’s description as a “colorful country” is apt and reflects its rich culture, heritage and traditions. It is also a description of the colorful spirit of the people, whether related to spiritualism, food or fashion. The food is colorful, …

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Petite Pleasures

Life is all about the small pleasures. It is the small treats that make the difference between a difficult day and a pleasant day, between a mundane life and a stimulating life. Realistically, the big moments in our lives are very few and far between, if any. Think about it—how many times do we win …

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