Kala Ghoda - Day 1

Barely made it in time to see some of Ritika Mittals' awesome collection - MORA - at Kala Ghoda. Day 1 is usually very crowded, and chaotic. Stall owners are still trying to get the logistics right and get in place their own ways of crowd management. Some pretty interesting stuff there. Will cover all that later. For now, just a few pictures that I managed to get.


Roseanne and Ellie pose for the camera.


Me, Roseanne and the mannequin. I am wearing a MORA sari.


Ritika's mother taking a quick break


Ritika, tired but happy with the success of the MORA collection


An interesting installation. In fact, the only one I managed to see.

What makes a home?

What makes a home? Is it the customized furniture, expensive gadgets, or the large crystal vases? Is it the Lava Lamps, the one-of-a-kind chandeliers, or rare ferns? To me, the home is made of small things. Like Old Gods in new forms. Like the Lord Ganesha here… in his “most awesome ever” avatar… a Russian Doll! Bought off a street side hawker at Colaba Causeway. I like.

Happy Friday!!

Dear John

Dear John is released in the theaters today. I finished the novel by Nicholas Sparks last Friday night.

I can honestly say, I can't remember the last time I was so deeply moved by a book. My gut turned inside out as I approached the last few chapters. I didn't want to finish the book, as it was a true page-turner. I finished it faster than any books I've completed in the past few years. I tried to make it last by spending my afternoon breaks at work outside in the courtyard by the waterfall tanning my arms and feet reading a chapter at a time. But as the end dredged near, angst mustered up in my stomach. I was growing seriously stressed that there would be no more of this story, I yearned for it to go on and on. And I was deeply nervous about the way things would end. This being the first Nicholas Sparks book I've actually read, I simply had to read it before the movie was released. Even though I'm freshly back into the reading groove, it's been difficult to select a book that could follow up this one. I needed a few days to relish and process the outstanding story of love. I have to choose my next book with care, because the average chic-lit story will just not do.


So, tonight is date night and I think you can guess what we are going to see!

Any suggestions for my next book? I love to hear what books you have enjoyed.

Happy Friday!!!

xoxo

Changeling...

This Sunday, I shifted into my new house. And the first phase of a journey began. Friends and family helped put things in place. I needed some new curtains, and a few cushions. I feel that cushions give warmth to a home. There is an episode of “coupling” where Steve talks about the uselessness of cushions. I disagree. I find them integral to a cozy space. As I place things around the house, it seems to respond, by looking pretty one moment and chic the other, and then moving on to being wild bohemian, or classic or contemporary. In short, just the placement and an odd piece here or there can make it look different.
It’s pretty much like us, as individuals. Small changes can bring about all the difference. I am changing. The changes are small. But I feel a whole lot different. After a really long time, it feels as if life is moving forward, things are happening, and I am not living the same day over and over again. A week ago, I made mood-boards for all the rooms. Will try and post those soon. That way, we all can keep track of my progress. You all are free to strike off an element from the mood board, and add your own. While I rework my life and home, I think I will find a stable ground, where I will love the style my house acquires, and the new individual I become.

Travel Thursday

Traveling with your sweetie...
        don't forget to stop for that special pose.

Happy Traveling!!

EXCUSE ME, BUT WHAT IS JE NE SAIS QUOI? ..

If you are seriously in support of the fashion culture and its industry locally in Brisbane... then this event is one not to be left out in your Louis Vuitton, Gucci & Hermes leather planners.... ( yes..a guilty stationary pleasure to invest in xo.).

Je ne sais quoi...apparently to mean: "A certain something", an "X-factor", (quoted from their webby) is an artistic event, which is staged to recognise that fashion and all concepts to do with fashion .. is really an 'art form' . It puts on display the creative and aritistic genius minds of roaming individuals such as ... stylists, photographers, designers and hair stylists.

Cleverly created from the mind of a Jessica Lambert... I guess her goal/ dream is to showcase the local Australian Fashion Talent in an artistic setting. An opportunity and a much needed excuse to hob knob around each other in a modern and classy soiree.. chinking our champers.. giving accolades to one another for 'following our passion for putting input into the culture of fashion !..xoxo.

Clearly she wants us all to embrace, appreciate and admire the amazing fash. talent amongst the Australian breed of fashion talents. xo. ( raising my glass in agreeance).

Hmmmmm I wonder whether a Fashion Critic would have been permissible?? or admissable?? ... ummm, I'm thinking, maybe a display of one of her cheeky and honest reviews??? and then underneath...: from fashion critic x... with a punch line beginning with:"This is my opinion on the Australian fashion culture"...................................xoxo.

Anyway... fashionistas' of the 'art appreciators' world, strap on your Blahniks (if you don't have Blahniks then anything that is in heel height will suffice) and grab your clutch.. (I saw a beautiful LV clutch tanned leather... xo. next on my list) and start appreciating the talents and work of those who move and make the fashion world possible. xoxo.

Je ne sais quoi : 12th February 2010. more details go to - http://www.jenesaisquoi.com.au/

P.S. interesting little concept indeed.


Love me or hate me


Madam Alexandra E. (k)

Jon Stanley Austin