Plum Cakes and Puddings

“I am a little part of all religions and a big part of no religion.” – Osho Being schooled in a Catholic institution all my life, and being the all glorious convent girl, my brain gets dopamine fueled every major Christian holiday. Like Christmas for example, although it is non-religious for me, it does bring back memories of the handmade…

Being In Beautiful Bali

For all those who have seen the photos of my recent travel to Bali and ask me questions on the same, here is a lowdown about everything you need to know about vacationing in Bali. About Bali: Bali is an island and small islands surrounding it like the Nusa Perida, Nus Lembongan, and Nusa Ceningan, which belongs to…

Tropical Winter Holiday Look Book

Shopping for holidays is a terrible affair when you are going through racks and piles of warm clothes meant for the western winters, especially if you are planning to hit the beach this yearly break. Lets face it, we in the tropical countries do not really experience much of winters, apart from the occasional nippy air.…

Reminiscence of Puducherry, of Le Dupleix and beyond…

It is such a sight as one enters as the arch welcoming you to into this little part of French colonized India named Puducherry. You see the local policemen in red caps and white uniforms, the city kept neat and tidy by the union government, much different from the rest of the country. There is…

A bit of a Writer’s Block

I have been a little lost lately. Trying to find myself. Putting myself out there too much. Wondering hopelessly, in search of nothing. Have you ever felt that? Being lost in search of the unknown. Well it has happened. I thought of myself as someone who knows herself, who knows what she likes, dislikes, who…

How we slayed at the India Fashion Week SS17

Delhi: Attending one of the biggest fashion events in the country, I could not have dressed anything short of a million dollars. And to aid me in my endeavour were my favourite brands and designers who made me look absolutely spectacular. Here is what I wore at the AIFWSS17: Look 1: I decided to go…

As cool as you please…

From dressing Hollywood starlets like Paris Hilton, Mischa Barten, Kim Kardasian for the red carpet to being adorned by every single pop royalty including Madonna, Jenifer Lopez, Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, Fergie, Katy Perry, on and off stage, Falguni & Shane have come a long way since the days of their advertising jobs in Mumbai.

Meeting for the first time 14 years ago, for a hand painting collaboration, this dynamic duo formed an alliance in the stars to give us the best of international style and finest of craftsmanship. The first time I witnessed their show 4 years ago, I was astonished at how an Indian label can personify International High Fashion. I was awed at the superiority of design and uniqueness in styling and to me that was the exemplar of fashion. Being my personal favourites, Falguni & Shane are undoubtedly the best at what they do and it was truly one of my high points working with them.

Their collection is definitely not for the ordinary, you have to be a bit phenomenal to carry off their cool, contemporary and edgy style. And hence, I present to you the best of Falguni & Shane Resort 2016 along with the poem Phenomenal Woman by Maya Angelou.

– Phenomenally yours,

Navya

 

Pretty women wonder where my secret lies.

I’m not cute or built to suit a fashion model’s size

But when I start to tell them,

They think I’m telling lies.

I say,

It’s in the reach of my arms,

The span of my hips,

The stride of my step,

The curl of my lips.

I’m a woman

Phenomenally.

Phenomenal woman,

That’s me.

I walk into a room

Just as cool as you please,

And to a man,

The fellows stand or

Fall down on their knees.

Then they swarm around me,

A hive of honey bees.

I say,

It’s the fire in my eyes,

And the flash of my teeth,

The swing in my waist,

And the joy in my feet.

I’m a woman

Phenomenally.

Phenomenal woman,

That’s me.

Men themselves have wondered

What they see in me.

They try so much

But they can’t touch

My inner mystery.

When I try to show them,

They say they still can’t see.

I say,

It’s in the arch of my back,

The sun of my smile,

The ride of my breasts,

The grace of my style.

I’m a woman

Phenomenally.

Phenomenal woman,

That’s me.

Now you understand

Just why my head’s not bowed.

I don’t shout or jump about

Or have to talk real loud.

When you see me passing,

It ought to make you proud.

I say,

It’s in the click of my heels,

The bend of my hair,

the palm of my hand,

The need for my care.

’Cause I’m a woman

Phenomenally.

Phenomenal woman,

That’s me.

– Phenomenal Woman by Maya Angelou

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FEATURING

Resort-wear collection by Falguni & Shane Peacock

Sunglasses by Hidesign

Model, Styling, Creative Direction- Navya Ramesh

Photographer- Himanshu Shekhar

Shoot coordination- Mohit Surana

Shot at Marbela Beach Resort

Whatever your shape, be sexy…

The British might want to exit the EU, but the British fashion is here to stay in India! Bringing contemporary fashion, straight from London is Marks & Spencer with its international and on-trend styling. Apart from being a go-to-place for formals, this high fashion brand houses a huge collection of lingerie which the Londoners go gaga…

Waverly Hotel & Residences: Giving us a glimpse into the past and the view of the new city

I visited VR Bengaluru the first time when I attended the H&M store launch. I was quite excited to see an array of international brands like SuperDry and H&M make their way to Bangalore for the first time through this retail space. But this post is not about that. It is about the charming hotel…

India Beach Fashion Week 2016, Uncovered

Set on the beautiful shores of the Goan beach, the venue promised a surge of India’s best resort and beach fashion. Having visited the beach the previous day and having partied the night before, my mood was all set to witness the edgiest of the Indian Resort and beach fashion. I picked my shows based…