Hip, Hip, Hippie!!!

I have been accused of being a bit of a Hippie; whatever that means. I am easily distracted, love changing cities, am a tad obsessed with the concepts of freedom and love. I do voice loud protests against any indication of authority, and have pretty sharp political views. Does that qualify? Even if it does, I am a couple of decades late, ain’t I?

So maybe I am a Hippie in spirit and philosophy; that much is possible. I love fashion, and like stylish people and proclaim to all who hear (and read) that dressing well is NOT inversely proportional to your IQ. I would not trust a man or a woman with anything, if I can’t trust them with taking good care of themselves. So hate me.

The movement is all gone and done with, but not the essence of it. It crops up, in art, in fashion. And now, more than ever before, the way this generation of people dressed up, is vindicated. From the fun and feisty Etro to the white and breezy Topshop Unique, the Hippie is back. Modernized and accepted by the fashion conscious, tie-dyed dresses, colorful sandals, peasant blouses and full-length skirts are a rage for this summer.




Etro's Colorful Prints




Topshop Unique Does A White Number




Roberto Cavalli Revisits The Hippie Culture




Veronique Branquinho's Tie-Dyed Stunner




Derek Lam Make It Floral And Feminine


I have made a conscious choice to prove the accusations right. I start my new job tomorrow, and my work wardrobe is full on hippie fashion statement – each piece is eccentric and unique, and is an extension of my own personality. There is no specific style, just unique clothes with a lot of color. So I guess, there is no denying now… maybe in a past life, I was indeed a Hip Hippie!

(All Images courtesy www.style.com

Is that Summer I smell?

I would be lying if I claim that I actually look forward to summer. But these pretty things I saw at Urban Outfitters, almost made me look forward to the summers. Even in a city like Mumbai! Extreme right is the Kimchi and Blue scarf print skirt, and on the left, printed lace strap frock, my two favorites from their collection. I would team them with the plaid gauze scarf, and the striped aviator or swan lake sunglasses. Other lovely pieces worth acquiring are the Lux Digital Floral skirt, and the cherry blossom jersey dress.

For once, the summer seems worth the heat.

Culture Khichdi - 2

This young lady and her mother turned heads as they walked down the road. I love the girl’s skirt and her mother’s tee. Dig those elephants; and she totally rocked her look with the WSD (Welfare of Stray Dogs) cap. I love fashion with a conscience! Mumbai had been extremely pleasant that day, and the girl’s clothes had a lovely summer feel to them. And the mother’s clothes were fun and said young-at-heart. They were both such gorgeous women!