Author name: Ambuji

Fashion and Architecture

I recently read the book, The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand. A most wonderful piece of literature. While reading the book I was struck by the similarity between fashion and architecture. Both start with a vision. The bolder the vision, the more spectacular the product. Vision leads to a design or draft, followed by construction and …

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Its a man’s world

Androgynous: having the characteristics or nature of both male and female. (Merriam-Webster dictionary.) A woman wearing a tailored Savile Row suit, vest, slim tie, crisp white collared shirt, cufflinks, Oxfords, black rimmed eyeglasses and a hat. Hot or not?? If you say NOT, please STOP reading any further and return to your generic, white-bread life. …

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The Town Review

Saw the movie – The Town yesterday….no not set in one of those generic Towns that one sees in most U.S. cities, with the strip malls, perfectly manicured side-walks, Big Box stores and the obligatory generic “brand name” coffee shops, but a Town named Boston. A Town that still retains some individuality and does not …

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The Skin I Live In

I have always been a big fan of filmmaker Pedro Almodovar. His films are gritty, complex and thought provoking. They are modern with elements of pop culture. I love it when I can think of a movie days after seeing it in order to figure out the nuances, metaphors and similes. I am not writing …

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No Short-Cuts to Perfection

Perfection is not instantaneous, not exigent and not speedy. It is a laborious, tiresome and toilsome journey. Perfection can be achieved in any field by giving it enough time, patience, perseverance and that “one more thing” as per Steve Jobs that is always required even when you think you are almost there. Steve Jobs recent …

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On Dressing Sexually

I am proud to introduce a guest post by the very talented blogger Anika of ByAnika. I received such thoughtful comments on my last blog of Bag or Bandage Fashion, that I requested Anika to respond with a follow-up blog and she very graciously obliged. Most of you know Anika by now, as she is …

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