Happy India Independence day all!!

 

Wearing My Heart, Wearing My colors of India - 15 AUG❤️

                                                    

   

One does not get too many opportunities to wear a saree in everyday life when you're living in the Western world, so when you do, you make it count.

Just yesterday, I was draped in electric blue, channeling my inner Bollywood diva for a girls' night filled with music, laughter, and memories. And today, on India's Independence Day, I had the joy of wearing this beautiful organza saree inspired by the colors of my beloved tricolor.

Born in India and shaped by its rich culture, traditions, values, and countless memories, I feel incredibly grateful to carry a piece of my motherland with me wherever life takes me.

Living thousands of miles away doesn't weaken that connection. If anything, it makes me cherish it even more.

There's something special about wrapping yourself in a saree that reminds you of home. It's more than just fabric. It's identity. It's heritage. It's memories of family, festivals, celebrations, and the values that continue to guide me every day.

Today, I wear my heart proudly. I wear my roots proudly. I wear my India proudly. 🇮🇳

A saree, a tricolor, and a whole lot of love for the country that will always be home.

Happy Independence Day, India!

                                  

 

#IndependenceDay #ProudIndian #SareeNotSorry #IndianAtHeart #IndianRootsGlobalWings #JaiHind #Tricolor #GratefulHeart #LivingMyCulture #IndiaForever

The Fun Element We All Need

Because the fun element just keeps getting bigger, bolder and better! 

This Year, I'm Choosing ME 💙✨

This year, I'm choosing ME a little more.

Living for myself. Putting myself first without guilt. Protecting my peace. Letting go of what no longer serves me. Choosing experiences, people, and moments that fill my heart instead of drain my energy.

And so much love to the beautiful souls who show up, support me, celebrate me, and genuinely want to see each other happy. You know who you are. ❤️

Life is just too short to overthink, over-explain, or spend time trying to please everyone.

Here's to choosing happiness. Embracing the moment. Dancing like nobody's watching. Laughing a little louder. Taking the picture. Singing the song. Making memories. Living LIFE to the fullest.

This weekend was one of those moments.

A Bollywood-themed girls' night filled with color, music, laughter, friendship, and the kind of joy that reminds you what matters most. Every woman brought her own diva energy. Gorgeous. Glamorous. Confident. Unapologetically herself. And together, we danced, laughed, and created memories that will last far longer than the photos.

And me?

I stepped into the party in an electric blue chiffon saree, channeling one of Bollywood's most iconic divas. 💙

Here's a clue...

"Badtameez Dil... Badtameez Dil..." 🎶

Any guesses who I was? And how did I do? 😊

Here's to many more years of living, loving, laughing, celebrating friendships, and collecting unforgettable memories along the way.

Because at the end of the day, life's best moments aren't the ones we schedule. They're the ones we fully live.

💃✨💙

#ChoosingMe #GirlsNightOut #BollywoodThemeParty #Friendship #LifeIsBeautiful #MakingMemories #LiveLaughLove #BollywoodDiva #BadtameezDil #JoyInTheJourney

P.S. If you guessed Naina from "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani," you just might be right! 😉

Ganpati aarti

 There’s something about sarees and me .. 

 

it’s a connection I have not understood yet ..  shopped sareees yet again today .. 

But I just remembered the one thing .. in my younger days I always thought when I am capable I will buy what ever I want without any guilt .. and seems like this is the one thing I can buy and buy and keep buying without any guilt ..

Do whatever makes you happy !! Isn't it that what everyone says ..  khud ko khus rakhne ke liye koi bhi khayal acha hai .. 

Was invited to a ganpati aarti at Kalyani & Vikram's so dressed up in a brand new chiffon with brocade border in bright Orange from KurtiConnection, met some great people there and also got to see Rasika and Gaurav after ages, Ria enjoyed her college prep talks with her juniors. It was a great evening!   

 

 

My Very first KHUN Saree

 #myfirstkhun

My very first Khun saree.. it's a Maharashtrian treasure I must say!!

Thanks to my saree speak gang in Chicago .. I am getting exposed to new types of sarees .. even though I lived in Mumbai for 8 years and in Pune for almost 1.5 yrs but never got exposed to the Maharashtrian sarees ..

Thanks to being in Chicago I got influenced enough to wear one ..

A beauty in blue and teal .. and all of us in Kuhn saree.. pooch mat how I kept mis- pronunciation khun ko khoon and everyone kept laughing till someone corrected me

Enjoyed at Avani Deshpande’s ganpati celebrations. I love the festivities and this saree just added too much to my day to make it special. This is a huge contrast from my regular saree wear.. and I am loving it

Blues and shades of blues were my goto color during my college days and when I got ready - the sparkle in my hubby’s eyes remembering our college days made it all worth it .

Loving this and waiting to expand my saree wardrobe even more now ..

A Treasure in Black & Gold...

 There is something about black and gold .. it is just mesmerizing!! This satin feel saree is a new find at Kurticonenction at a very decent price, Love this treasure indeed!! 

                

I found this saree a few days ago & am very proud of this find .. a saree which is silky to the skin and satin to my soul.. aur kya chaiye .. went to a dear friend Renuka's house for ganpati darshan, Aarti & prasad and met some other saree sakhees there who are silent admirers and just enjoy our posts .. it’s amazing to see how saree speak is known in my extended friends circle now .. As a dedicated saree speak member dutifully encouraged them to wear one, post pic and do a write up for SS post.. let’s hope it works .. also met my dearest Tannavi there, cannot tell you how happy I was to see her there !!! Renuka had yum south indian idli sambhar which I love.. Sweets in the prasad were just out of this world... 

       

                          

                                

For me .. Comfort thy name is Saree.. people wonder how I manage to wear so many sarees in the states .. well it’s my state of mind ..Whatever is good for my soul, I do that and then Life is better when you're laughing… choice is yours . I think this is a chiffon silk with beautiful brocade border .. this festivities are making me try out different colors of sarees from my closet that I generally am not known for .. and I am loving it 

Later on went to a neighbor friends Ganpati (yet again.. yes we have so many celebrations here in Chicago!!! ) There my neighborhood gang was wearing sarees and indeed it was a treat to the eyes..

All beauties in one frame!!! 

Laugh so hard that Even the stars are jealous of the sparkle in her eyes .

  

Pooja @ our home.... !!

 

This is a very special day, super duper hot in Chicago - annual tradition of Satnarayan katha at my home. But still planned to wear this heavy look wala lightweight saree .. loved every moment of wearing this.. I was pahele skeptical about the saree since I have never worn something like this before .. but this really brought out the new bride look in me, A silk Banaras wali sari with beautiful golden weaves .. Selective jewelry for this special day ..

With my baby Rocky who kept wondering why is mommy dear looking this way!

How can I not mention my fav saree speak lifelines from Chicago and my neighborhood gang who graced the occasion .. Ninette Helsaba Abraham Tannavi Jaiswal Avani Deshpande Ramani Deolalikar,Richa, Sangeeta, Yogita , Neha , Meenakshi, Renuka & Goma!