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Day 256. Mon, January 11 2010
Salaam Bombay!
Handloom scarf donated by Miriam, dhoti made out of a silk sari from a Banjara stand in Goa, knitted hankie donated by Kate McMullin from her store at allinstitches.etsy.com and vintage pumps from eBay. Topped off with a recycled paper bead necklace handmade by women in Uganda from paper To Pearls. Learn more about this at papertopearls.org.
U.P meets Akanksha:
Spent the first day in the hustle and bustle of Maximum City, with a long visit to Akanksha prepping for a full week of activities. See pictures and read more >
Comments
love everything about this outfit! enjoying the pics and updates from gorgeous india. cheers!
Posted 1227 days ago.
canadiangirl tagged this so chic
Splendid - you look fabulous! the textures, the colours, your poise... shine on, Sheena! (I've been delighting in following your project from the beginning but have never commented; kudos to you and your team for all that you're doing, and for all the right reasons!)
Posted 1227 days ago.
Payal tagged this Amchi Mumbai!
You look gorgeous in that stunning silk, in that heartwarming back drop of a red bus in the maximum city, Mumbai! I haven't spent much time in Mumbai, but there is so much of India crammed into every inch of space, time and scent here. Loved your blog and photos of Akanksha. It's great to see that children are being taught lessons in life , rather than lessons from text books as we were!
Posted 1227 days ago.
abigail tagged this gorgeous
gorgeous textiles, textures ~ effortless sophisticated style ~ colors are my fav part ~ so rich & subtle....violets, deep rich blues, taupe, greys, with black background ~ absolutely gorgeous ~ and blog about akanksha kids is interesting, inspiring ~ sorry you've lost your voice ~ take care sheena ~~~
Posted 1227 days ago.
=)Bronwyn tagged this Brave
Hey Sheena! Interesting wardrobe choice!! Definetly not one of my favourites!!!
Posted 1227 days ago.
scary. tagged this dhoti ar an doteeeen.
stunnin shots loveen, will be robbin those dhoti.
Posted 1227 days ago.
abigail tagged this awesome
i left outcommenting about the background ~ the architecture is breathtakingly beautiful ~ what are those awesome buildings behind you in photo #2?
Posted 1227 days ago.
Pro-Portional Designs tagged this Breath-taking
This is truly amazing and really did take my breath away. And the dhoti! My god!
Posted 1227 days ago.
ammakke tagged this DESTINATION!
Wow!!What a smashing outfit with the bright background & those classic landmarks of the great Bollywood City!The gorgeous dhoti goes so well with the matching vintage pumps.Very inspiring & enlightening descriptions on Akansha..Why not try our traditional "herbal tea"or the "ginger coffee" for ur poor throat?
Posted 1227 days ago.
Eithne tagged this Just about perfect
This is designer kind of a stylish, from head to toe, very 'urban elegance'. i really like the fact that you're spicing things up with the local flavour, but it's never overkill - it never chokes the little black dress, it reinvents it. I know everyone's said this before, probably a hundred times since the project started, but you really do have a flare for fashion - you make everything work. And i really hope this project reaches beyond your most hopeful expectations!
Posted 1227 days ago.
jolly M tagged this smashing
Sheena, U look smashing in the colourful dhoti (from a sari!)& your LBD & the complementary accessories.Sorry, U are having a compulsary "voice rest".Very delighted to see the pics of Akanksha kids, their worksho & your informative blog.Love to know, what those beutiful buildings are. Seen Bombay,but can't make out!Also,close up pictures of your friends(Founder & director)would be welcome..All the best for the team for a fantastic week with the kids & staff and enjoy bit of tour as well...
Posted 1227 days ago.
holly tagged this Va va voom!
Oh you crazy girl! Are you the only person wearing purple suede pumps in Bombay today??? Beautiful headscarf and necklace.
Posted 1227 days ago.
jolly M tagged this smashing
Sheena, U look smashing in the colourful dhoti (from a sari!)& your LBD & the complementary accessories.Sorry, U are having a compulsary "voice rest".Very delighted to see the pics of Akanksha kids, their worksho & your informative blog.Love to know, what those beutiful buildings are. Seen Bombay,but can't make out!Also,close up pictures of your friends(Founder & director)would be welcome..All the best for the team for a fantastic week with the kids & staff and enjoy bit of tour as well...
Posted 1227 days ago.
prutha tagged this Hot
i lurrvv.... and i love VT Station... its such a gorgeous piece of architecture!! i had done a project on it... loved it... my dad's office is like 5 mins from where ur standing!! i miss home!!!!!!! and i love ur outfit.!!! ...but i miss home!!
Posted 1227 days ago.
scary. tagged this tonic.
@ammakke, ginger coffee!? amazing. can you get that in ireland? sounds like just the dose cos i'm also voiceless.. and very bored of all this lemon honey craic already..
Posted 1227 days ago.
Carissa tagged this Cute minus 1
not so fond of the pants and heels. you shoul've kept the waist up with brown on the bottom
Posted 1227 days ago.
Britwatch tagged this class act
Like the way you resisted temptation to kowtow to silly renaming of the city. Looking stunning!
Posted 1227 days ago.
Anonymous tagged this Desi-derata
Not fond of the 'hareem' look in general on you, it kind of breaks your lightness?!... but love love love pic n 3, you face is luminous...
Posted 1227 days ago.
Anonymous tagged this Hot
Yes! this in my favorite style of yours so far sheena. Bombay serves you well, indeed.
Posted 1227 days ago.
Mariah tagged this Elegant
Love the shape of the outfit, as well as neutrals to balance the bright purple. Terrif!
Posted 1227 days ago.
Robin tagged this Jacqueline Kennedy-ish
Very fashion-forward. You look tall, elegant and yet very accessible. Absolutely love it!
Posted 1227 days ago.
Linda tagged this Cute
I love the iridescence of the dhoti which mirrors the colors of the pumps; then the neutrals of the scarf, hankie and beads lend a wonderful earthiness.
Posted 1227 days ago.
Sass tagged this inspiring
Wow, only you could pull this off! I love this project and the work you are doing! I'm inspired everyday!
Posted 1227 days ago.
Tina Sequeira tagged this Happiness
Love the second and third pic in particular...Gorgeous pics and a even more gorgeous and happy you in the v. recent pics in Goa and now Mumbai. Dil maange more...:)
Posted 1226 days ago.
Irene tagged this Cute
I love the necklace, and how the top matches, and the bottom matches, but somehow it all fits together.
Posted 1226 days ago.
Wer tagged this Sensical
@ anon who's this is Sheena's favourite..like em cheap and cheerful..eh?? :)
Posted 1226 days ago.
Holly tagged this Cute
YOU ARE FABULOUS! and i LOVE LOVE LOVE that you are donating all the funds to charity. i am so glad I found your blog :)
Posted 1226 days ago.
@ scary:Yes scary there is this so called"ginger coffee"( black pepper, sugar & ginger powder are added to the water & boil) & it is Granny's old medicine for severe cold & bad throat..Fancy that recipe?? All the best!!
Posted 1226 days ago.
lis mertens tagged this elegant
I like this one, Sheena. Very elegant and great colour coordination.
Posted 1226 days ago.
moon tagged this Hot
awww you look like jasmine with a covering top! matching with the backgound looks magical!
Posted 1225 days ago.
Wengé tagged this Cute
Ow, I'm just so jealous! I.Wanna.Have.Those.Pants. You're really inspiring me, thanx! x.
Posted 1224 days ago.
Laura Daly tagged this Ode to Erte
Elegant in a bohemian way. Love everything about it!
Posted 1213 days ago.
Wendie
Beautiful! Love all the colors & the background!
Posted 1227 days ago.