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French-Leave (LifeStyle)
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31 dec 10

December Shopping

The Galleria (Houston) also houses Zara, not to be found in Austin, so I walked right in. Its that time of the year when stores like that are quite a mess. Its difficult and exasperating to browse an...

29 dec 10

Rainy Christmas

If I had a tummy as flat as some of you, Id probably just knot this shirt up under the bust but oh well. Why dont you girls do it? I think the center of gravity of the human body is very rightly so t...

25 dec 10

Mens Styles

I used to accompany mom to her salon when little. On one such visit, while mom was getting groomed to glory, I sat in the waiting area browsing magazines. There was an interview in which Malaika Aror...

20 dec 10

Polka Dots and Pins

Its mentioned in one of the earliest chapters in Fashion 101 that anything polka dots is vintage, if done right and sassy otherwise. Especially as neck-gear. Tying the polka dotted scarf around the n...

15 dec 10

Ripped Tee DIY

Balmains slashed army t-shirt caused quite a stir and has been quite a controversial piece of clothing. The olive green and literally tattered mere tee shirt was priced at a whopping $1625 on Net-a-P...

12 dec 10

Chanel Paris Byzance

This Chanel Pre-Fall 2011 Paris-Byzance runway collection was showcased in, what better than, Istanbul. The theme is said to be inspired by Cocos Byzantine cross-adorned cuffs and by the Byzantine Em...

09 dec 10 1 person likes this

Cloudy Hues & Yummy Shoes

Sylvia Plaths quote is my favourite for birthdays:"Some things are hard to write about. After something happens to you, you go write it down, and either you overdramatize it or underplay it, exag...

06 dec 10

P.S. I Made This

D.I.Y. in fashion is the most precious, inexpensive gift for the creative mind. Besides the quirk factor, such novel craft is simply utilitarian. I bet a bunch of us have old favourite clothes that w...

29 nov 10

Cipollina

Dim lit, gourmet restaurants flaunting their flambé skills that one can sit through on bar stools and high tables over some wine and good food, with a bunch of lovely persons, is just about the ...

22 nov 10

Plaited/Braided Scarves

You must think braids are getting to me! True story! ;)If you Google DIY braided scarves, you will come across a number of links. Here, Ive posted the links that a craft-handicapped person like me ca...

17 nov 10

Fashion Rules & Hair Braids

Or any rules, for that matter. Currently, Im very inspired by this vivid plait of hair: When I was little, we girls in India had grandmothers and aunts who were adamant on braiding our hair...

15 nov 10

Black and White

If fashion were food, Black & White would be the "Salt and Pepper"! What better analogy?!Its a much pleasing co-incidence that even the pairing of my favourite colours makes up a charming...

08 nov 10

Moxy Creative

First what takes me by awe is the imagination of a red poster of frames on my wall. Then it is the simple, sheer genius of an idea of iconic ensembles in posters again. Sometimes in the simplest of d...

02 nov 10

Haider Ackermann

This Haider Ackermanns collection may have been designed for Spring 2011 but its plugging, macro-intricate knots, wrappings and overlays have already sent me cavorting around with what I have. The Ea...

27 oct 10

Street Anatomy

Ive just found a new asylum for my eccentric proclivities. Nothing entices and enraptures me more than the melange of science and style. Okay, maybe that is a lie because nothing entices me more than...

25 oct 10

Art Meets Fashion

A rough page with Indian Tradition/Folklore/Mythology scribbled all over it.Radha-KrishnaTypically, Pitambari - yellow silk dhoti adorned, peacock-feather-throned, sometimes dark and sometimes blue, ...

22 oct 10 1 person likes this

Scarf as Vest

A few days back, I put up some shots where I was wearing my scarf as a vest. Heres the tutorial.1) A cashmere scarf is the easiest to work with. Choose one thats at least 1.5 metres long for the long...

18 oct 10 2 people like this

Food Friday

Unexpectedly we ended up gorging on a lot of food on Friday night. Its impossible how lip-smacking trailer food can get! Where I come from in India (Surat), trailer food is a big thing. Its delicious...

17 oct 10

Dotted Knotted

All my favourite colours, or shades of them: Black, Tan/Brown, Gold, Taupe. The taupe Remanika shirt is an old favourite. A little knot to spike it. The gold watch is lovingly passed on by momma dear...

14 oct 10

Poppin Bottles in the Ice...Like a Blizzard...

There is no other like 6th Street! Clubs, Live Music, Dance-floors, Lounges and crazy, weird, free Austinites! The place to be at for drinking, dancing, going head over heels and all insanity! Rules ...

11 oct 10

Time-Crunch Power Dressing

I have two definitions of power dressing: One is the regular definition that we all concede to; the other is along the lines of power-naps, power-work-outs et al -- read "Fast"! You...

08 oct 10

Missoni Knits

Scarves and stoles are probably so beloved to me because I havent much tried jewelry -- so they fill the void of necklaces on me. I love wearing scarves. I cannot resist one if it works with my outfi...

07 oct 10

Salt and Chocolate

Live music at Cactus Cafe. The adjoining lounge. And Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate. An evening well spent.After Starbucks stopped their Signature Hot Chocolates, I had no choice but to go for their re...

06 oct 10

Bad Romance

I study in the coolest university in the whole world. The clock-tower played Lady Gagas "Bad Romance"! A proud moment for eccentric nerds.The University of Texas at Austin -- The Number 1 Par...

06 oct 10

Michael Kors Hamilton

At $170, this one is officially going into my wishlist. Its the beauty of little things, I tell you.Luggage leather. Double wrap. Gold. Ivory face. Lock detail.Stunner.

05 oct 10

Just a Fuchsia Swirl

Throwing a bright stole over a classic casual outfit is a quick and effective way to vitalize it--chief reason why I love stoles and scarves. Its a different story however, that many a looks pause at...

02 oct 10

No Time to Blog

Recently, Ive been asked by quite a few of my blogger friends about time management, when it comes to handling work/study and blogging together. It is an interesting quest ion, especially fo...

01 oct 10

Shooting at UT Austin Campus

I just want to take a few moments to commemorate the events that took place in the University of Texas (Austin) campus today, on 28th September, 2010.It was a weird morning and half-day. A UT Ma...

29 sep 10

Diamonds on my Neck; Di-Diamonds on my Grill...

Austin brings the boys to the yard when Kelis milkshake cannot! Haha, its the weekend revelry hangover talking. Like I said somewhere, had UT won, itd have been like cherry on top of my cake caramel ...

27 sep 10

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