7 phases of ReInvention

I was helping a client with restructuring her wardrobe. The process had an uncanny resemblance to removing cobwebs in the mind, cleaning, reorganizing  and polishing it to take up new challenges. Maybe, the mental process and the exercises are symbiotic, and hence, it leads to a sense of well-being. Clutter in the house or wardrobe … Continue reading 7 phases of ReInvention

14 tips to camouflage an extra-thin body

You are envied by your friends, because you are thin or slim, but you feel clothes hang on you, rather than frame your body. You wish you had some feminine curves to flaunt. You can look fabulous, without adding a kilo. Style tips to create visual illusions Wear bright colors in at least one garment, … Continue reading 14 tips to camouflage an extra-thin body

Corporate Chic for Diwali

  So, the email invite is out, and the boss’s secretary has called to seek your confirmation of attending the party. You inform your spouse to block the date, make arrangements for the kids to be left with your parents or friends, buy a befitting gift for the hostess, and then the million dollar question … Continue reading Corporate Chic for Diwali

Why the tie ?

Why does the tie leave people in so many knots, figuratively and metaphorically ? THE AFICIONADOS They refuse to take a person’s status seriously, if he is not wearing a tie. The list of followers ranges from Winston Churchill and James Bond with the propah black blow-ties, to Donald Trump with his elegant pink versions. … Continue reading Why the tie ?

BEYOND THE FIRST INTERACTION

We get a lot of dope on creating the right impression, not getting a second chance to create a first impression and so on, from all over. It makes sense, given the fact that the human attention span is 8 seconds, one second less than that of a goldfish. The imprint created in those few … Continue reading BEYOND THE FIRST INTERACTION

7 keys to make heads turn

You are watched, if you are successful. And you are on the path to success, if you are watched. Mark Zuckerberg, with his penchant for the grey hoodie, and Liz Taylor, who travelled with 90 suitcases, have all been widely discussed in the media. It is living life in a fishbowl, where each detail is … Continue reading 7 keys to make heads turn

Redefining Workwear for Indian Urbanistas

“Don't trust labels - trust logic.” ― Isabella Poretsis Check the logic in the following statements Statements 400 million of the Indian population lives in cities. The urban female to male ratio is 929 women per 1000 men. Only 20% of Indian urban women work outside their homes. Conclusion The approximate number of the female urban workforce … Continue reading Redefining Workwear for Indian Urbanistas