In a Silk saree gifted by my dearest friend Pallavi Revanna before she left for India .. so this holds a special place in my heart.. when I wrap this it feels like I have her warmth and memories of our good times together by my side .. such is the power and magic of gifts and sarees for me

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Yesterday I wore this saree .. because apparently “going to your friends house whose name is again guess what Pallavi Tadakamalla … for her “Tamboolam / haldi kumkum” is now a perfectly valid reason to behave like the a diva character!

No wedding.

No anniversary.

No milestone birthday.

Just thamboolam, haldi kumkum, culture, tradition … and an embroidered silk saree that was calling me out of waiting in the closet!

And here’s today’s SareeSpeak lesson:

Ladies, STOP saving your sarees for a “special occasion.”

You ARE the occasion.

Wear the Kanjeevaram on a Tuesday.

Put on the jhumkas to go grocery shopping.

Use the fancy perfume because… why not?

And please, for heaven’s sake, stop saying “I’ll wear it when I lose 10 pounds.”

That saree has been waiting longer than your diet has!

Life is too short for “some day” outfits.

So today, I wore my fav saree, received blessings, gave loads of blessings… and probably eating a few more home made ladoos than I planned.

Saree rule #1:

If it makes you feel beautiful, wear it.

Saree rule #2:

If someone asks, “Where are you going?” — say, “Nowhere special. That’s the point!”

PS : glad to keep meeting the Pallavi’s in my life since coincidently I met another Pallavi yesterday eve in one of the most electrifying blues saree that is my fav