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Borrowed blue blood Live Like a Maharaja- How to Turn Your Home Into a Palace
Amrita Gandhi's show Royal Reservations on NDTV Good Times has given her the opportunity to have visited and experienced at close quarters the lifestyle of the Royalty. Having worked in creative format development in US and as a stage actor with training from the American Conservatory Theatre and Shakespeare & Company, she has scripted award-winning travel shows: Ten Things to Do and Warrior Tribes of Nagaland. She got her education from Rishi Valley, the University of Durham, UK and London School of Economics. She takes you on the journey of a lifetime; an utterly unforgettable, blue-blooded experience. Starting with startlingly opposing encounters with Raja Jigmed Namgyal of Ladakh, she sets the pace for things to come. The courtesies extended and expected at formal visits make the interaction perfect for narration many times over. The book gives more than a peek into the wardrobes of kings and queens, princes and princesses. From the rustic to the contemporary, each wardrobe is unique, bound by attention to detail, cuts and emphasis on finest quality fabrics. While most would think that to give a regal look to their surroundings, all that is needed is a few opulent pieces but in fact, it is a melange of inherited taste, an eye for the exquisite and even going into overdrive without worrying about being overwhelming. Eating like a king has become closer to reality with the secret recipes shared by none other than those who know it first hand. Beauty tips from the gorgeous princesses' boudoirs make way to yours with this book. The images that support the text are a wonderful addition and are very inspiring and can enable you to turn your home into a palace. A must read to indulge your royal streak. Poetry & power of emotion Lamp Post
Poor little rich girl In My Shoes
Everyone makes mistakes but only some of us have the courage to emerge from the deepest abyss of life and conquer the highest mountains. Tamara Mellon was born with a silver spoon in her mouth but that did not make her life any easier rather she had more than her fair share of problems. The usual routine of drugs, drinking and clubbing got the better of her and she was relieved of a very good position at The Vogue. An abusive mother who was always looking for ways to belittle her did not help either. William Patrick has experience writing memoirs and does a wonderful job handling Mellon's roller-coaster ride. A dream to create a brand that earned her enough money to make her financially independent led Tamara to create Jimmy Choo, a brand that every woman hankers for and that they prize as much as their jewellery. Starting out with a reluctant partner and a modest investment, she had to work hard to give shape to her dreams. Even then, recognition for her efforts was hard to come. From a very small start she made an impact internationally with her collections and that too while battling her personal demons. You must read this book for the lesson that even the darkest nights end when the sun comes up, all it takes is patience, perseverance and loads of passion.
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Whether
you envy them or admire them, you just cannot ignore Royalty. A visit
to even a dilapidated palace is enough to get an idea of the grandeur
that kings and queens think of as normal. The scale of everything from
size to luxury is beyond large. But it is not just the amount of
riches that go into making the majestic statements of style and
opulence but also taste, which is an acquired trait. While we would
love to replicate the rich look of palaces and the attire of royals,
it is something that stumps most of us.
Poetry done right has
the power to elicit powerful emotions. With different kinds of verses
that have been composed over the ages, each has its own place and
importance. Lamp Post by Vinod Khanna is a thought-provoking
collection of poems that make the ordinary special. Khanna is an
engineer by profession and a postgraduate in English Literature. The
compilation deals with a wide variety of topics such as a widow in
Vrindavan, sin, sparrows and even, Hiroshima. The poet does justice to
the thoughts behind each poem while threading them through a lyrical
string. An amazing grasp over the language as well as the ability to
articulate each thought makes it a good companion while travelling or
while reflecting.
What is a woman’s
first love? The question doesn't have a singular answer and includes
clothes, handbags, jewellery, watches and last but not the least,
shoes; fashion. Most of us love to browse the racks at leading stores
and boutiques and are capable of selecting what will flatter us. There
are a select few who have the knack of perceiving what the customers
want and build their lives around providing that perfection by
following their heart. A vision that turns into a runaway success is a
story that act as inspirations for an entire generation.