“The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.” Albert Camus
On New York, School, and Consumerism: KEEP CALM AND RANT ON
How exactly does one go about packing for a month in New York City? It’s by far the hardest packing ordeal I’ve been through. Do I bring my crazy high heels and pretend to be Carrie Bradshaw from Sex and the City, or do I succumb to reality and bring along my trusty pair of converse? Are my silk snakeskin harem pants too much? Is ANYTHING too much for New York?
It’s weird…exams have been over for 3 days, and I’ve accomplished a collective list of nothing. It’s not that exams were that tiring, I don’t know, it’s like this entire school year has been exhausting. Taxing in some way or another. Mentally, emotionally…physically?
And I feel like I’m preparing to jump head first into the center of the consumerist world (North America). I should be used to that kind of pure consumerist society but I’m not. Delhi is so vibrant, disturbing and sensory at times, but some things are filtered out of our lives. I still remember the first time I was in New York (I was in 6th grade) and I had ventured out with my mom in search of a Reese’s peanut butter cup (don’t judge, I was in sixth grade, those things were the shit then, and you couldn’t get them India). But low and behold, there weren’t just Reese’s, there were Reese’s’s pieces, mini cups, extra large cups, nougat filled centers, dark chocolate etc. I would like to think I have I have moved on from Hershey’s chocolate since then but the fact still remains. You’re so bombarded with products, there’s nothing that isn’t available, and in 10 different varieties no less. It feels so excessive after being in Delhi where seeing a half squished Reese’s peanut butter cup in a store is a welcome surprise. But I guess it’s what I’m used to (still it’s so ridiculous, I write a fashion blog for god’s sake)
What do you think? What’s the consumer culture in your country, or any country you’ve visited to like?
What I Wore: Reminiscing About Winter
Ahh yes, winter, when you could walk outside of your house and not die of sunstroke or run back inside again. I’m wearing a JACKET in this picture, a jacket. What is jacket? What is cold? What is normal human sane temperatures? I need to get out of Delhi before I go terminally insane. I love this place but today it was 45 degrees outside… :/
Meanwhile I’m packing to go to my grandparent’s house in Calgary, Canada where it’ll be about oh maybe 5 degrees outside. So sitting in the middle of the heat in Delhi I’m thinking “Bah coats, who needs those” and then I show up, freeze, and end up stealing all of my grandparents coats instead….
“Like Marie Antoinette with an attitude problem”
Enter Chanel Cruise 2012/13 where the runway was at none other than Versailles, where the guest list read more like a ‘most beautiful powerful and intimidating people of the world list’ than a seating arrangement and where the scenery was almost more stunning than the clothes. A grungy French Court look with pastel colored creepers to die for and candy colored Amelie-esque wigs. Am I the only one who feels like the cruise collection came straight out of a tumblr grunge/pastel blog?
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE RUNWAY SHOW It’s pretty spectacular.
“Its better to burn out than to fade away” Kurt Cobain
What I Wore:
Beaded necklace from South Africa,
Bespoke White Shirt from the Savile Row in London
Another picture from of me from my friend Ashley
Case in point, the picture’s other people take of me are always better than my awkward self timer attempts
What I Wore: Last Year in January
This is a super old, but rather lovely picture taken of one of my old outfits by my incredibly talented friend Ashley.
The Met Gala
You know that party you see pictures of on facebook, and all you’re thinking is “why wasn’t I there?” All the people you love are there, having the time of their life. For me, that party, is the Met Gala, and the host is of course Vogue.
The swish of a tulle gown, the flash of cameras and people like Hamish Bowles, Lena Dunham, Lana Del Rey, and Zac Posen milling around. Kind of like the East Coast’s answer to the Oscars, but less awards and more party.
Here are some of my favorite looks and favorite people
Anna Wintour and her daughter Bee. Anna being a pro-fur warrior, naturally has a fabulous white fur coat, and looks like an old Hollywood movie star. There also seems to be an (ahem) lobster creeping up on the side of her dress, so maybe she’s a pro-seafood warrior as well?
Lana del Rey wearing a cape! A CAPE! (For those of you that don’t know, I really want a cape. Why wouldn’t you want to sashay down a flight of stairs with a cape billowing behind you?) This look is like a grungy version of Gwenyth Paltrow’s Oscar look, and I love it just as much.
January Jones wearing a fantastically yellow gown by Versace. “She looks like a bee” my friend comented, but an incredibly chic bee no?
The lovely Marina Rust, who’s been on the International Best Dressed List too many times to number
Olivier Theyskyens and Carolina Trentini
Zac Posen and Amber Heard. Not so keen on Amber’s dress, it kind of reminds me of a really dodgy looking birthday cake I had on my 4th birthday, but Zac Posen’s velvet suit is amazing.
Paula Patton and Vera Wang
Hamish Bowles and Lena Dunham from Girls. Probably two of my favorite people in one epic picture.
Alber Elbaz of Lanvin and Emma Stone
Mick Jagger and Scarlett Johanson
Coco Rocha in a vintage suit originally worn by Elizabeth Taylor
Chanel Iman and Tom Ford
Bianca Brandolini in a stunning gown.
Rosie Huntington Whitely and Mario Testino. Its so cute how he’s taking a picture of the paparazzi when taking pictures is usually his job.
Photograph taken at the store ‘Lovebirds’ in New Delhi
“And those who were dancing, were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music” Friedrich Nietzsche
Hardware Inspired Jewelry
Wearable pieces of art are the best kind of art, and thats exactly what hardware inspired jewelry is about. Studds, metal, and chains worn in a delicate almost ladylike way.
TheFiercePajamas (I do not take credit for these pictures)
(Source: thefiercepajamas)
What I Wore: Sometime In January
…When I had just chopped off my hair and felt incredibly Alexa Chung. Hence the Chanel jacket borrowed from my mom, chain link bag, patent black heels, and black cigarette cut pants, and of course the over-riding color of this entire ensemble is black. Try wearing this during May in Delhi and you’d get killed by heat instantaneously.
TheFiercePajamas
Emphasis on the shoe:
Sublime two-tone pumps in metalic candy like colors. Kind of like a reinterpretation of 80’s punk rock steel toe boots but a lot more lady like.
(shoes courtesy of Net-a-porter)
