Meenakshi Reddy Madhavan's Blog, page 60

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Not to be left behind by me in the custom made clothes game, K decided to get some t-shirts printed online with his own designs, so, of course, I asked for two literary tees as well. This is one of them, although this hairstyle and you know, the rest of it, would never be allowed in Gilead. Bonus: bedroom slippers and bedroom Bruno. #whatiworetoday #margaretatwood

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Always sad when another birthday is over. Thanks all for your good wishes! Here we are at Sazerac last night which was lovely and we had it practically to ourselves so had a nice old family gab around the table. #birthdayletters #delhidiary

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All roads lead to thirty seven. I love my new hair (courtesy @martinawusalon) even though it's super drastic. Look, it's teal! Like a mermaid! #delhidiary #potentialmidlifecrisis #midlifeschmidlife

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Two things I love this weekend: Parvati Sharma's very readable, very gossipy life of Jehangir (it's like he's right there!) and this little squidtopus WHICH I MADE MYSELF. that's right, I crocheted it and invented the design (which was a happy random accident) and everything. Who wants to call my old SUPW teacher and tell her that I actually grew up to be Socially Useful AND Productive? #bookstagram #crafty #mrmbookclub

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Early birthday present boots from mum, we went to H&M yesterday looking for sweaters but left with shoes instead. This dress is old but has languished at the back of my cupboard for ages, which is a shame because it's Label by Ritu Kumar, and I never wear it, too warm for the summer, too forgotten for winter every year. Today it is seeing its day in the sun! Literally, because out to lunch on this very warm winter's day. #whatiworetoday

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Twinning with my day drink at the Times Lit Fest this afternoon. Yes, my eyes look like that when the sun hits them, very demonic. Also! I finally saw copies of my new book and it is GORGEOUS. Please buy it immediately. #delhidiary #authorsofinstagram

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Finally upgraded our old balcony table (RIP Old Faithful, Amar Colony, 2012 - 2018, which is not that long for a table but it lived outside so it died faster, like a feral animal.) Had these tables made from two tiles we had left over from the living room, with iron struts at the bottom that the welder came home to make for us. I wanted a long table, in case the pollution is ever OK enough for us to eat al fresco and these are also TWO tables which can move apart in case we want a more cafe like feel. #delhidiary #homeiswheretheheartis

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Winter styling isn't really my thing, summer clothes are so much easier, no need to worry about layers and matching and what not. However, sometimes you can feel pleased with yourself in just a plain old sweater and blue jeans, 100 year old Converse sneakers on your feet. This is one of those times. I'm aware my expression is manic, I'm channeling my inner stalker from the looks of it. #whatiworetoday

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Got into Bangkok super late last night, but not so late that the super famous Thipsamai pad thai stall next door was closed. My rule of thumb when choosing a local place to eat at is to join a queue or a place that looks super busy, not only will it be more hygienic because of the quick turnover, no food sitting around, but also if everyone is in a line, it MUST be good. (only applies to traditional foods not weird cronut mash-up aberrations.) Thipsamai did not disappoint, two pad thais, one wrapped in an egg and they even had an in store cat, completely black but svelter than my own beloved black darling who I will soon be reunited with and be reminded anew about what an asshole he can be. (but I love him anyway.) this is a very long caption, but one more thing: finally beginning my epic travelogue newsletter today, so link in bio to subscribe if you like this sort of thing. #traveldiary #thaigap

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