J'adore Couture! (and Juicy couture not so much)

Who does not love couture? If God is in the details, it's in couture. Many a people find fashion frivolous *some of them may be reading this post and I agree that we all have our opinions and we respect yours* and designers as nothing but glorified tailors. They will never know the level of skill involved to create these works of art. I never believed in preaching to such kind. Either you get it or you don't. If you want to step out looking like __________ *Fill in the blank*, its your choice and good for you. And please don't ask me that question ever, 'How does it matter?' Well, for starters it hurts my eyes more to look at them, compared to when I'm writhing in agony from a migraine.

I don't step out of the house every morning dressed as if I'm from a page in a fashion magazine either *As much I wish I was*. I use public transport and there is only that much of glances I can deal with and trust me I never dress that atrociously or loud. As a matter of fact I'm not a loud dresser. It's just that I like to get my basics right. There are a few cardinal rules that shall never been tampered with. for example, sneakers and sweat pants are for the gym and gym only. Yes! Even if its Juicy couture*Juicy couture is neither juicy nor couture. The velor track pants just get to me. Come winter and every supposedly bored wealthy housewife would be drawn to it.* Another trend we need to impose a ban on is 'floaters' with white socks. If you ask me, I would rather impose a ban on 'floaters'. Period. 'jhola' couture is what I call it. Best goes with an ill-fitting kurta and faded denims for a soiree to Hauz Khas village. Phew!!!!! I just cannot go to Hauz Khas Village. It is just way too 'cool' for me with its budding artists and the likes of them. Honestly speaking, I don't feel smart enough in their proximity. I don't read much, I barely know any politics and I don't work for an NGO and I do not carry 'jholas' any more! So yeah, fair enough!!!!

Moving back to couture, in 2009, Lacroix shutting shop was an immeasurable loss to couture. I've always loved Lacroix. I have the most beautiful invitation to a Lacroix show *Before you raise an eyebrow, the invitation was not meant for me. I loved it so much that I had to beg my friend who was invited to the how to give it to me* stuck to my soft board at work.

I could not believe that company could not even break even let alone turn a profit. Pity that I would never be able to own a Lacroix unless someday I could lay my hands on a vintage *The day I have f**k loads of money*. Till then I'm happy just looking at the pictures.

Long live Couture and Dear God, would be nice if you can work on me getting some!!!!!

Lacroix

Lacroix

Lacroix

Armani

Valentino

Valentino

Valentino

Jean Paul Gaultier

Givenchy

Elie Saab

Givenchy

Jean Paul Gaultier

Jean Paul Gaultier

Photo Courtesy: style.com,nytimes.com & google images

This is how K sees it!!!

 Ahmed Bukhari

Asserting that Islam is against slogans like 'Vande Matram' and 'Bharat Mata ki Jai', Bukhari said: "You cannot praise a nation in Islam. If a few Muslims are participating in Hazare demonstration this does not represent the 25 crore Muslims in this country."

Seriously?????? I mean for once can we take religion out it.

I have mixed views on Anna's campaign but what I admire about him is that he is fighting for a cause. People might have dubbed him as 'misinformed' or a 'hero', but I guess the man has principles.

What has Mr.Bukhari done?

Would he dub whatever happened in Egypt, Syria or Lebonon un-Islamic as well? Apparently, according him communalism should be a priority because it is a bigger threat to the nation and not corruption. Hmmmmmmmm!!!!

Please please do not issue a fatwa against me.

Karl Lagerfeld 

Hates ugly children. 

Karl, my mother feels the same way.

Made  us wash our faces 20 times a day and it still was not clean enough.

Aishwarya Rai Bachan

Refused money to display baby bump for an international magazine.

Hahahahahahaha. You have a conscience?

Between four of you, the only thing that is yet to be endorsed is maybe a kitchen sink and I have no doubts that it shall follow soon.

Why don't we ask Mr.AB instead? Surely he will grow a bump for that amount of money or any amount of money.

Would I have to pay her for using her picture?

Arundhati Roy

Anna hazare is non-secular.

Yes. You wanted your five minutes of fame yet again and you got it.

She has started to become as annoying as Shobha De *Not the writer but the cocktail sari designer*

Jagan Reddy

Resigns along with some other 'politicians'.

There are bigger problems that need to be addressed. Shame on you and on likes of you.

*Picture too ugly to be displayed*

Airtel

'Chai ke liye jaise toast hota hai'.

Darlings, I'm rather sure that the Mittals have caviar and champagne for breakfast. Toasts are for the likes of us and ours is not even buttered.

WINE & WHINE

Some people just do not know where to draw the line.

Those 'some' people are me.

I was invited for lunch and stayed little past dinner time.

That is what good company and wine does to you.

Woke up this morning feeling like a wreck.

And trust me, its not easy to write when your head is still spinning.

But we still need to discuss a few things that got my attention over the weekend.

WHY DOES EVERY HOLIDAY HAVE TO BE A FRIGGIN DRY DAY IN THIS COUNTRY?

WHY WHY WHY?

What is wrong in celebrating with a bit of alcohol?

Why do we have to hoard all the liquor possible couple of days before and God forbid if one forgets or just has no time to plan. OMG!!!! I do not even want to imagine.

NO! I can because that happened to us yesterday.

I don't know how can I even express my grief.

Imagine the amount of revenue the states would generate if we were allowed to drink on our national holidays. Apparently there are 21 dry days this year including our 3 National Holidays.

If I'm celebrating independence or republic day, can I please have the independence to buy some alcohol?

Many nations have street parties or just parties to celebrate their big days, why cannot we?

Can you even think of German national day celebrations without beer?

Dry 4th of July celebrations in USA? Hahahahahahahahaha.

Even if you try to propose an idea as preposterous as this, one would be mocked.

But I guess we shall have to wait till I'm elected to ru(i)n the nation.

p.s. Bottle count yesterday... We lost track after the 8th bottle of wine.

God save the queen!

This morning while I was rumbling though my very minimal closet *Its so minimal that it makes me cry every time I open it and trust me those are not tears of joy*, there was just one piece of clothing that was most befitting and best described state of affairs.

The T-shirt read: God save the queen.

We certainly are not talking about the one sitting in her palace in London *Could not be less bovered about her*.

She certainly did not gut down seven tequila shots and countless beers last night.

Therefore no headlines caught my attention because the only head that I was bit concerned about this morning was my own.

Some people might find it derogatory to be addressed as a 'Queen'. I was addressed as one by a stranger. All throughout our conversation I was nothing but polite even though I was under the influence of alcohol. So this is what my response to that was:

'Its baffling*Love that word* to me that how sharing a few good laughs with someone  can give people the liberty to call them names. Surprising, is it? As far as me being a Queen or The Queen, let me correct you there. Where I come from, they call me a Princess and I don't have taste for dowdy bags.'

Seriously!!!! Some people just ask for it.

I so needed to vent it out. Phew! Feeling much better now.

Have a good weekend everyone!!!!!

Kisses, kisses and more.

Bring it on!

One lazy evening, like most of my evenings, I was surfing channels *My moments of comfort after scrubbing a stack of dishes* and there is Elle Driver with her little notepad stating the following dialogue and it just brought a smile to my face. Dark sense of humour? Who cares. Well, it made me smile. Welcome to my world and do enjoy the dialogue and remember, word of the day is GARGANTUAN. Hehe.


*Just a preview to things to follow*


'Mmm. I'm sorry, Budd. That was rude of me wasn't it? Budd, I'd like to introduce my friend, the black mamba. Black mamba, this is Budd.
You know before I picked that little fella up, I looked him up on the internet. Fascinating creature, the black mamba. Listen to this:

"In Africa, the saying goes 'in the bush, an elephant can kill you, a leopard can kill you, and a black mamba can kill you. But only with the black mamba--and this has been true in Africa since the dawn of time--is death sure.' Hence its handle--'death incarnate.'" Pretty cool, huh? "Its neurotoxic venom is one of nature's most effective poisons, acting on the nervous system causing paralysis. The venom of a black mamba can kill a human being in four hours if, say, bitten on the ankle or the thumb. However, a bite to the face or torso can bring death from paralysis within 20 minutes." Now you should listen to this, 'cause this concerns you. "The amount of venom that can be delivered from a single bite can be gargantuan." You know I've always liked that word gargantuan? I so rarely have an opportunity to use it in a sentence. "If not treated quickly with anti-venom, ten to fifteen milligrams can be fatal to human beings. However, the black mamba can deliver as much as 100 to 400 milligrams of venom from a single bite."
Now... in these last agonizing minutes of life you have left, let me answer that question you asked earlier more thoroughly. Right at this moment... the biggest "R" I feel is regret. Regret that maybe the greatest warrior I have ever met, met her end at the hands of a bushwhackin', scrub, alkie piece-of-shit like you. That woman deserved better.'


WE ALL DESERVE BETTER.

Headlines that caught my attention

Airtel to be Indian F1 title sponsor- Will spend Rs.38.8 crore for title rights

Well I think they certainly can afford to after charging likes of 4 times in a day for 'Cricket Subscription'.

I don't even know if India has a cricket team. Duh. I know that we do. 

Please do not fall for that new stupid 'friends' ad.

Remember, all those kids were paid from your money and the worse part is that people are loving it.

That's all I want at the end of the day, 20 people bothering me over the phone.

Whatever happened to having some alone time?

Culture course for US diplomat- Diplomat whose remarks on Tamilians sparked a row, has enrolled herself in a cultural sensitivity course.

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha. Is it in the same school where they wanted to send the 'Fuhrer'.

I think that some people are ignorant bums and no amount of education can help them.

This post better not jeopardize my US visa.

Rahul Gandhi surfaces in Pune

Phew!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Whats is this man's agenda? Can someone please please tell me.

One of my favourite weddings! Couldn't think of a better way to start

Pavlova

Nigella Lawson is my goddess.

It was a must to post a recipe from her.

Bon Apetit!

Ingredients

FOR THE CHOCOLATE MERINGUE BASE:

• 6 egg whites
• 300g caster sugar
• 3 tablespoons cocoa powder, sieved
• 1 teaspoon balsamic or red wine vinegar
• 50g dark chocolate, finely chopped

FOR THE TOPPING:

• 500ml double cream
• 500g raspberries
• 2-3 tablespoons coarsely grated dark chocolate

Method

Serves: 8-10.

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas mark 4 and line a baking tray with baking parchment. 
2. Beat the egg whites until satiny peaks form, and then beat in the sugar a spoonful at a time until the meringue is stiff and shiny. Sprinkle over the cocoa and vinegar, and the chopped chocolate. Then gently fold everything until the cocoa is thoroughly mixed in. Mound on to a baking sheet in a fat circle approximately 23cm in diameter, smoothing the sides and top. Place in the oven, then immediately turn the temperature down to 150°C/gas mark 2 and cook for about one to one and a quarter hours. When it's ready it should look crisp around the edges and on the sides and be dry on top, but when you prod the centre you should feel the promise of squidginess beneath your fingers. Turn off the oven and open the door slightly, and let the chocolate meringue disc cool completely.
3. When you're ready to serve, invert on to a big, flat-bottomed plate. Whisk the cream till thick but still soft and pile it on top of the meringue, then scatter over the raspberries. Coarsely grate the chocolate so that you get curls rather than rubble, as you don't want the raspberries' luscious colour and form to be obscured, and sprinkle haphazardly over the top, letting some fall, as it will, on the plate's rim.