Once the red carpet parade has concluded, I normally don’t bother watching the entire Oscars telecast. Not so this year. I stay tuned in for the whole broadcast, which included much-needed commentary on diversity, politics and Girl Scout cookies. I think we learned a lot last night. About the implications of the Oscar boycott. That the […]
Month: February 2016
The Grammys: More Thighs Than a Bucket of KFC
Ahhh, the Grammys. Otherwise known as my annual marathon of yelling, “I don’t know who half these people are!” That sentiment certainly rang true last night — I only recognized about 60% of the statue recipients. Even so, I had plenty of opinions on the contents of the red carpet. Let’s take a look at those who […]
10 Things You Must See in India
As I wrap up my recaps of my trip to India, I’m struck by how much beauty I witnessed in one place. India is so colorful, so multifaceted and so special, one could spend the rest of her life exploring its cities and natural wonders and never run out of things to marvel at. After […]
A Suggestive Blazer
In my opinion, clothes can be like art. As any casual viewer of Project Runway can attest, clothing creators are certainly artists, and often tortured at that. And just like a painting, clothing can be loaded with symbolism. Let’s take my jacket for example. Note the ruching and puffy ruffles running down either side of the tweed blazer. I believe […]
Gray and Ice
Snow is so beautiful when it falls in Manhattan. A hush falls over the city. Suddenly, chaos quiets under a blanket of fluff. New York turns into an ethereal, crystal city. Everything turns white. Then the next day arrives. Millions of New Yorkers trudge through the stuff, grinding powder into popsicle slush. Everything becomes sooty and you […]