May 21, 2005

Look Out, Galliano: Part 1

Looking online at the spring and summer offerings from the likes of The Gap, Banana Republic, Zara, H&M, etc., I've noticed that just about every store has something inspired by India. Embroidered or sequinned tops, cotton kurtas, long, full...

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Posted by Melanie on May 21, 2005 01:20 AM
Category: India

May 15, 2005

What's Up, BnA?

Lots of web troubles going on as of late. Looks like BootsnAll, the site through which I have my blog, decided to do some upgrades. And, as a result, my blog no longer has formatting. Talked to a guy...

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Posted by Melanie on May 15, 2005 02:23 PM
Category: Writing Life

May 04, 2005

Why I Love Shoes

I just stumbled across this poem of sorts that I wrote last year for some shoe-loving jingle contest. Not quite sure why I didn't win. I still think this is kinda cute:...

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Posted by Melanie on May 4, 2005 08:15 AM
Category: Writing Life

May 02, 2005

Mango Season!

All I have ever heard about the great Indian mango is true – it is the ripest, freshest, and one of the most enjoyable fruits ever. Forget the scrawny, stringy tasteless Mexican mangoes that we have to settle for...

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Posted by Melanie on May 2, 2005 01:32 AM
Category: Eat, Read, Listen, India, India

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