Absolut Chennai

For almost a month now I have been looking for inspiration to make an original blog post. The last few weeks have been all about posting my already published newspaper features. I expected my birthday to result in a blog post but despite having had quite a fabulous two day celebration it did not result in ‘24 reasons why it’s great to be 24’. BTW I did come up with 18. hehehe. I sat down last Sunday when the blog turned one telling myself I just had to post something, however my ever involuntary brain refused to take instructions and shut down. But today when I woke up to people going ‘Happy Birthday Chennai’ everywhere the words just started flowing and here I am trying to do my bit by dedicating this piece of writing to the city that has been my only home.
The Absolut Chennai tee I picked up at the Tantra stall in Express Avenue last week makes extra sense when I look at it now trying to bring back to mind every memory that I associate with this place. I very often wish life in Chennai could be like Bhansali’s ‘Saawariya’ because if you’ve noticed the city is particularly charming post six o clock, be it the Marina beach stretch, the illuminated Park Hotel, those tree flanked roads that take you to Besant nagar or the East Coast Road. And as if in reaction to how much in all these years we have cursed the city for its weather conditions, today is one beautiful, beautiful rainy day.
The roads could be cleaner, the traffic lesser and the people more broadminded. There’s a lot that needs to change. Imperfect and flawed, yes, but aren’t we all? Maybe that’s what gives Chennai an almost human quality and makes it so very endearing.


P.S. If you find this post a little random that’s because it’s fully meant to be:D

The Wild Factory

As the classic trend gets an update with abstract interpretations and colours unseen in nature, get re acquainted with the ABC of unleashing your inner animal

Animal prints hardly ever go out of style, fauna inspired prints have just got an update with abstract interpretations and colors unseen in nature.
Basics include leopard, zebra and snakeskin. Renewed rules allow the inclusion of bug, butterfly, bird and leaf prints widening the scope for experimentation.
Call attention to your best features with fauna inspired prints as they are totally attention demanding
Don’t overdo them. Sometimes less can be more
Ethnic wear is not excluded. Printed tunics, saris and kurtas can look chic too. Accesorise with one single statement piece of jewellery
Fierce is the way to wear this look. Think gladiator sandals, boots, oversized cuffs etc.
Go crazy and mix and match with tribal or abstract prints if you’re very confident of your style sensibilities
Hair bands with tiger print are available at Prisha Beauty store, Egmore. Details: 28546981
In unnatural colours (acid pink, electric blue etc) they make great for fun club wear. Think Sonam Kapoors blue giraffe print dress on Vogue India’s Jan 2010 cover
Jeggings, wrap dresses and tunics are available at Esprit, Nungambakkam. Details: 43084827
Katie Holmes, Sarah Jessica Parker, Jennifer Lopez and Shilpa Shetty swear by them
Leopard prints to date are the most popular among others and are a great option for cocktail hour
Metallic and leather accents add interest to the look.
Never, never, never wear them to work
One species at a time is a rule that very few people break successfully
Play it safe, when in doubt, by pairing with neutrals like black, khaki, cream or white
Quite contrary to how it was viewed in the 80’s when the trend first made its entry it has now morphed into a timeless constant that’s always reinventing itself
Red nails or lips can look incredibly sexy with leopard if worn right
Stay away from matching prints. Cute is certainly not the way to wear this trend
They are in no hurry to exit the fashion scene. Invest wisely in a classic piece
Use animal accents to highlight or add edge to an otherwise monochrome outfit
Very few men can actually carry of leopard or zebra. Reptile prints (snakeskin or python) work better in your favour.
Wooden and plastic cuffs with animal inspired prints are available at Dreams Come True, Egmore. Details: 28553594
Xperts say a mix of bohemian and wild safari is super hot right now
You’ve seen at least one badly worn animal print dress at every party. Enough said. They can be tricky so play by the rules or limit yourself to accessories
Zebra prints have lots of white space and add width to your appearance. Stay away from them if you are on the heavier side

Dark clouds and pop hues

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