LA MODE

Fashion is the love of my life. It’s creative, inspirational actually. Fashion is something that is always an extension of who you are. It is your personality coiled into a beautiful piece of art and displayed to the world in your own unique and special way. Everyone has their own persona that they emit through their choices, the kind of clothes they pick and wear.

The best thing about it is that it is full of contours. You may have an altruistic, classy,  creative, goth, rebel, traditional, informal, formal, cliché, slutty, abstract etc. any choice and if it works for you, great. A friend was asking for my advice, had recommended her friend to call me to know about the shops and stuff and I thought why not, let me write it down.

I personally always love designing. A lot of people I have known over the years always tell me that I made a wrong career choice. I should have either been a designer or into communication. Well! The best part about designing is imaging what you want and see it in your head. The thing about designing is that every time you get a customized version of a dress that only you own. It’s unique. It’s like wearing your dream every single time in an innovative way. There are no seconds. Best thing is hunting for the raw material to create your own ensembles. Roaming through the streets in the search for a perfect match needs patience. You should always seek perfection in whatever you do. The trick is always to know what suits you best rather than worrying about what the current trends are. One of the reasons why I love to travel is because I can shop for things from different cultures. How boring it is to be copying style when you can create your own.

When in Delhi these are the places but a few of my favorites and you like HAVE to shop:

Chandani Chowk – this has to be one of the busiest markets and you can get anything you want – high end or low, the eating joints are world renowned. You have the Jama masjid too. The kinari bazar has to be my favorite followed very closely by the katra’s esp  Katra Asharfi

Lajpat Nagar – This has to be a mini CC. You can get anything you desire and it’s absolutely worth the price.

Sarojini Nagar/ Janpath – Export surplus stuff only. Quality is not so good though.

Karol Bagh - Good for wedding shopping 

Kamala Nagar – This has to be one of my favorite places to shop. Brilliant stuff and they have my fav piercing dude..just got one recently..check it out

Rajori Market – Punju joint totally..somehow never liked the big aunty prints but you do get some good stuff too.

South Ex – Pretty decent shops, big brands and my fav Nalli is there so this has to be a great place to shop too.

Maybe it’s not too late to change careers. :p

“Whoever said that money can’t buy happiness, simply didn’t know where to go shopping.” — Bo Derek