I AM SMRITI RAI

So, there was a time, when I used to feed myself with all the glamorous 'mainstream' magazines and get bought into the things that I was not interested in... My wardrobe would be full of clothing that I would never wear, bags that I would never carry and most of all the heels that I would never walk in...For sure, I was walking in the wrong direction!   I did not know my style.  I was more interested in what other people were wearing.  Basically, doubting myself. I had this very 'attached' relationship with what I used to wear...I guess that mainly comes from the doubt!   After, considering several styles and transitioning from different phases, now, I am really happy with how I carry myself and express myself, mainly because I have realised that clothing is merely a tool to express yourself. As  before, I used think that the way I dress completely defines me. But it does not.  It is all about being comfortable, creative and therefore,...

Cafe- hopping...                           ... in search of new ideas, informations and inspirations! Location: Duke Coffee Roasters, Flinders Lane, Melbourne I stumbled onto Kinfolk magazine: the issue focused on 'essentialism' " instead of determining how little we can live with, it is about working out what we simply cannot live without "   " silence is one of the great art of conversation " Declutter your space and mind. What is truly essential for you? ...

I got to experience only one night of the Melbourne Spring Fashion Week but, I had a great time.  There were several runaways which were for free and on the streets!   Many shops in Melbourne Central and Emporium had discount offers. I did not hesitate to grab them offers! I mean who will?  There were free professional photos being taken, we all love the sound 'free'. So, it was a possible tick for me.   Melbourne surely did come alive during the fashion week night!