The Devil wears PRADA
Happy Mother’s Day weekend to all the lovely women in my life. In the words of one of my favorite podcasters Amit Verma – “We all contain multitudes.” Being a mother indeed requires donning various caps! This blog is a humorous take on the “third person me” thru the eyes of my teenage boys. I […]
Recycle Resell
Recycle Resell As I reminisce the last two years over a steaming cup of chai on this crisp California morning, it all seems a haze. Long walks, outdoor dinners with family and friends, cautious hugs, masked faces, zoom calls, and never-ending Covid tests. Well, it finally feels like we have overcome this pandemic and arrived […]
Rise of the “Human Billboard.”
Driving thru my son’s school on a lovely spring morning, I went past a few seniors very proudly donning namesake hoodies of colleges they had just recently committed to. These proud young men would soon move on from their high school to the colleges of their choice; it brought a smile to my face. From […]
Because Luxury is an Emotion
While recently on a stroll with my dog, I was asked, “Why are you wearing such nice shoes?” A few responses came to mind: I love to dress up, I want to because they are nice and comfortable, or perhaps because I felt like it. Duh! Most of us fall victim to the idea […]
Where does fashion go from here?
Hello, 2021! Waking up every day this past year, I honestly didn’t know what to expect, and reading the news with my morning tea seemed like a rather scary and daunting task. Like a little girl, I wanted a magic wand, hoping to end this bad dream. I longed to step into our neighborhood cafe […]
To MOMS with LOVE!
From my garden to yours, for all things imperfect yet wonderful, tender yet strong, it may take years to raise them, but they are worth their while. Happy Mother’s Day to all you Lovely Ladies! Support a local MOMThese are surreal times. Early March, when our world started to change, I wondered how I could be a contributor […]
The Social distancing Dilemma
Our world has transformed in the last few weeks. For me personally, I have gone from being nonchalant to hyperventilating at times. It started with, “Ugh! Another virus; not relevant to me” after all, I had better things to do – I was busy soaking up the fashion weeks in Milan and Paris and worrying […]
Celebrating MOMS!
I recently heard a podcast which talked about how we MOMs deal with some degree of guilt in our lives… “AS IF THEY TAKE THE BABY OUT and PUT the GUILT IN.” I could not stop laughing and yet it resonated so deeply with me. Could have, Should have, Would have… are doubts we all […]
I am my Ancestors Wildest Dreams!
Happy and Bright New Year and a fond farewell to the old; here’s to the things that are yet to come, and to the memories that we hold. Happy 2019 to my readers. I am finally back to blogging after taking some time off over the holidays and could not be more fortunate than to […]
Sustainably Stylish this Holiday Season
It’s the season to be busy. A season that makes me come alive! There are parties to attend, gifts to give, meals to cook and traditions to celebrate. The slow twinkling of lights, music in the air, chestnuts roasting, and a fire that is so delightful – it’s truly magical. In this season of love, […]
Our woman warrior… Victoria!
Ever so often you bump into “Women Warriors”; fearless, passionate, tenacious women who fight the odds to not just survive but make a difference. Unwavering in her beliefs, and willing to go the extra mile; Victoria is one such woman in my tribe. A few years back on a whim I ventured into Victoria’s spin […]
Chai with Devika
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. […]
Let’s celebrate us!
As a woman-owned business, I want to take a moment today to celebrate all the women around me who make “ME” happen. I am a big believer in the power of the tribe, and it indeed takes a village. My journey is what I enjoy the most, and it would be incomplete without your support. […]
An afternoon with Hillary Frank.
As Head of Community and Marketing at CRV – a Silicon Valley Venture capital firm, Hillary is focused on building a dynamic, robust Silicon Valley community that supports both CRV and their portfolio companies along the way. When I first met Hillary at our kid’s school with her three darling kids in tow; vibrant, energetic, […]
Conscious Consumerism
The fashion industry is the world’s second most polluting industry after oil. The global textile production utilizes 25 percent of the world’s chemicals. At a recent TrunkShow event, a lady walked up to me to view my clothing line. Like any new founder of a company I was enthused to tell her about the work […]
A day with Sindhu Peruri
Sindhu Peruri – a talented interior designer whom I am fortunate to call a friend. Capturing Sindhu through the eye of our camera for our fall collection was in essence, an effort to encapsulate her spirit – Mom, talented interior designer, fashionista, entrepreneur, and wife. To view Sindhu’s work is a feast to one’s senses. […]
Sustainability in Fashion
“I truly am a fashionista at heart.” However, “Style is a self-expression of who you are.” Namrita Chettiar Label was reborn with a mission to advance socially and environmentally sustainable manufacturing & sourcing practices while enabling artisans who practice time-honored fabric making processes and empowering women in villages and small towns world-over. So What is […]