At a friends dinner party a few years back I met Devika as she whizzed in creating her presence that was undeniable. While she carried her designer fare ever so nonchalantly, what was indisputable was her charming smile and warm persona; her best accessories!
Born and brought up in Mumbai, Devika is our Globetrotting mama. Having lived in many vibrant cities through the years; from Geneva to Bay Area, Boston, New York, Washington D.C. and back to Bay Area, she is appreciative of all the experiences but is most definitely still is a “Desi Girl” at heart. “You can take a girl out of Bombay, but never Bombay out of a girl !” she says.
A fashionista at heart, Devika imbibes the Namrita Chettiar spirit. “Fashions fade, but the style is eternal. I believe in ethereal style and elegance; wearing what makes you feel fabulous.”
Education, hard work, and perseverance were ingrained in her since childhood. “My grandparents are my biggest inspiration! They both met and fell in love in the 1940s while pursuing their Master’s degrees in Los Angeles.” Having traveled during pre-independence India; their life story evokes a sense of fascination and continues to give her strength and determination. Devika’s mantra for her daughter, “Be Unstoppable! Learn from your failures and stay true to who you are; kind, loving and fearless. Be strong enough to weather the storm, better yet YOU BE THE STORM.”
Devika lives in Atherton, CA with her husband and two kids. Weekends to her are spending quality time with family. “God, my family, close friends, and my Indian heritage is what I love and value.”
We are so honored to feature lovely Devika in our Journal; A fierce and confident woman who looks at every challenge dead in the eye and gives it a wink saying, “Yes I can and Yes I will.”
Devika is wearing our Clover empire waist tussah silk dress in Citrus Ivy.
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