I am in Jammu which means I have access to Mom’s Boutique and workshop 🙂 I bought this kutch embroidery fabric from an artist in Janpath (Delhi) and have been wanting to make a clutch out of it. The colours are bright and make me happy. Here is a quick tutorial for this DIY Clutch. It is primarily like making a zipper pouch but with a … Continue reading DIY CLUTCH
“I crave your mouth, your voice, your hair. Silent and starving, I prowl through the streets. Bread does not nourish me, dawn disrupts me, all day I hunt for the liquid measure of your steps. I hunger for your sleek laugh, your hands the color of a savage harvest, hunger for the pale stones of your fingernails, I want to eat your skin like a … Continue reading Fashion Editorial: Hunting for you
I can’t explain the joy I get from designing my own clothes. Not only is it rewarding to wear something that actually fits you perfectly but also nice knowing that you wont run into someone on the street wearing the same outfit. Every garment begins with fabric; it is the fabric that brings a design to life. You can dramatically alter your design’s end result … Continue reading Where to Buy Fabrics in Bangalore?
Anaka grew up surrounded by handloom made and hand-crafted textiles. She owes her love for the fabric to watching her mother run a sari business. For those of you who don’t know, she is the designer & proprietor of Brass Tacks and believes in creating clothes that have a modern silhouette, made out of natural textiles, perfect for the urban woman. I met Anaka during the launch of her store in … Continue reading 3 Modern Ways to Drape a Sari : Anaka Narayanan
The promise of a new year is a tantalising mix of possibility, and big dreams. After spending last one week with family and friends , partying, it feels good to welcome 2017 and make audacious plans, and explore what’s out there on our horizons. Yes, I am excited about this new year. And with every new year there are new goals to accomplish. 2016 was a great year! … Continue reading Happy New Year
Every year I make sure I do two things, spend at least 15 days with my parents and 15 days exploring a new country with Ravi. The whole idea of designing your own life is to do what you like. Isn’t it? If you follow me on Instagram, you already know that this year we decided to visit the beautiful country of Vietnam. Whenever we travel, … Continue reading 10 things to do in Hoi An
I spend my life capturing beauty and telling stories with my pictures. And of all the beautiful things I’ve seen in the world nothing brings me more joy than capturing faces and expressions. Whether I am capturing an extremely shy bride on her wedding day or shooting a super confident model during a fashion shoot, I feel there is always a story and thats what I wish … Continue reading Fashion Editorial: Poetic Hues
Its a long story but I am going to make it short for you guys!! 6 months back I met the lovely founders of Hydes Studio – Ramya & Hari over coffee and we discussed everything from travelling, running our own business, fashion, coffee and HANDBAGS (Hydes Studio makes some stunning leather handbags)! And keeping your interest in mind, I am going to elaborate one … Continue reading When I designed a Camera Bag
I just need to get away. How frequently does this thought come to you? I love my work and there are days when I am at it for over 14 hours. I do not realise that I have just not taken any break. And this is the point where one needs to pull away for a little break else it will start to feel like we were on a … Continue reading Weekend Getaway: Shreyas Yoga Retreat
There’s always something very exciting about seeing what new colors, patterns, and silhouettes will emerge season to season, from the runway to the stores of our favourite brands. But at the end of the day, it’s the basic pieces in our wardrobes that get the most attention — that perfect white T-shirt, comfortable black booties, and go-to jacket. These are the buys that don’t change so … Continue reading Timeless
