Padman - Indian Hero

Until I saw the recently released trailer for Akshay Kumar's new movie Padman, I had no idea that there was an Indian man behind the maxi pad. After watching the trailer, I am more curious that ever before to learn about how a man came to design such a feminine product. Women's health issues and access is one of the most pressing topics of our time. I can't wait to see the movie and see how R.Balki deals with these sensitive issues.



You can see the trailer here

Learn more about the man behind Padman here

Note to Self 5 - More Art

This week's note is simple. Exactly what it says. Focus more

Saree Day Saturday: Sonam Kapoor in Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla

Saree Day Saturday is a weekly ode to one perfect saree or a saree look. Saree may be featured out draped or undraped. Make every saturday a saree day.  

Our girl Sonam Kapoor slayed in the pallu draped Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla saree. Out of the newer generation of actresses Sonam really knows how to rock a saree. Floral, feminine and sweet, despite the risque back, this look captures a true essence of the saree despite the modern drape.

image is not mine. its from pinkvilla

Weekend Inspiration No. 12 Warm Spice

I found this image going down the rabbithole from pinterest to this tumblr. I am not sure if this is the home of the original image but this is one of the reasons I love doing the weekend inspiration posts. It takes me on new hideaways on the web

The earthy tones of this photo call to me this weekend as we slowly transition to spring. Haldi (turmeric) Chilis, corn, cumin, all the spices overflowing in abundance.

Happy Weekend Suhanas

photo-tumblr. not mine 

Yoga on my Mind. Coral, Patterns and pinks

I have been doing a spot of yoga lately. Nothing crazy, just a 15 min relaxing flow on my rest days from the #30dayLBD challenge. You can read more about it here. I like doing a simple yoga flow to keep me motivated for the challenge but also not make my body hurt before the next workout. Anyway, its always fun to plan a fun yoga outfit. My favorite are the yoga pants. Links below

My Yoga look by nainadg featuring a green water jug

Agent Provocateur clothing
$135 - harrods.com

Yoga activewear
drishtiyoga.com

Asics mesh athletic shoes
$115 - jdsports.co.uk

Burt s Bees moisturizing lip gloss
dermstore.com

Michael Kors eau de parfum perfume
belk.com

Blomus green water jug
lumens.com

Neerja Anupama Chopra's Review

I have heard such rave reviews for this film and like any good desi fashionista I adore Sonam. Have you seen it? What did you think? Anupama Chopra reviews below

I am inspired by the songs and I have learned so much about the brave Neerja Bhanot over the past few days. Truly an unsung hero

Ki & Ka Trailer - An exciting look into modern gender roles

I can't remember the last time i was so excited for a bollywood rom-com. Not counting Dilwale because really anything that has Shahrukh is genre breaking. But anyway, I just saw the trailer of R. Balki's Ki & Ka and it looks like a modern version of contemporary male and female societal roles. I just hope that it doesn't fall into the usual traps of the woman being punished for her ambitions and in the end compromising herself. The trailer definitely doesn't give that impression so I'm waiting with bated breath! Also Ms. Kapoor Khan looks absolutely gorgeous.  #newgirlcrush

Check out the trailer here and let me know what you think.