A neon coloured rainbow?

Citizens of humanity spring 2012

Okay so even though it's currently 35 degrees up here in Mumbai I still am completely obsessed with coloured jeans right now. There are 3 colours I want (but definetly don't need) tangerine, hot pink and sunflower yellow. I really think the vibrant colours suit our climate here in India and I'm far more into going bright up here. My main concern is working out where to get these jeans in India? I mean Ksubi is probably relatively unknown here. But I have been buying Ksubi jeans in Sydney since when they called themselves Tsubi Jeans with a T... The Rich and Skinny and Citizens of Humanity jeans I will easily get in Paris when I'm there again. Why didn't I get any 10 days ago when I was freezing my butt off in France? Oh don't ask. I didn't even remember to get any jars of foie gras- yes I failed miserably. And a girlfriend had specially asked for some. Failure. Foie gras is certainly not very p.c these days but it's still a go in France so end of topic. HRH and I still indulge in the velvet smooth deliciousness. Anyhow I'm off to search Mumbai boutiques for a pair of these jeans. I know Zara and Mango will have these for sure but I am definetly picky with my jeans. If I do find a pair of these said desired denims then I will probably jump for joy and order a cocktail. Woohoo, I'm going to get me some rainbow jeans to go with my neon yellow cardigan and hot pink silk shirt...Ok I won't wear them all at once. Get a grip you lot. I doubt the other mother's at school would take

Rich and Skinny spring 2012

me very seriously dressed like that now would they?! Ohhh now which colour first? Watermelon pink sounds nice and refreshing for this heat! The jeans will work well against the freezing hotel lobby's that are always over cooled in these parts.Trust me it's like walking out of the frying pan into the icebox.Well that's it for me tonight. I've prattled on enough for my liking. Just except to say that I'm getting very excited about our new apartment which should be finished in about 6 weeks. I popped over today to check on progress and was over the moon when I saw all the furniture they had custom made for us and the bathrooms and kitchen have all already been tiled. These 6 weeks won't be able to pass quick enough for us. This new apartment is nearly double in size than the one we are in now. Which we have dubbed the house of horrors. Anything you can imagine happening has...jack hammers in the kitchen, rats (ohhhh yes but we've handled that situation thank god!) and even exploding shower doors that cut HRH to shreds. Oh yeah it's been a joy. And let's not talk about our rude and extremely obese landlord. Hmmmm. Yes so now you get my point about how excited we are about the new apartment. Roll on April 1st. And on that positive note I must fly.

My fave Ksubi jeans from Sydney

Talk soon friends.
Queenie xxx

Sex Sex Sex

Might have bubbles since we're celebrating 20,000 reads!

Okay well now that I have all of your attention and we've deciphered that not alot of the aforementioned above is happening for this husbandless Queen... no not a divorce! HRH is just off working on the finalised drawings with the architect in Rajasthan so sex texts are as raunchy as it gets for moi at the mo.
Anyhoo I digress. What I really wanted to say was THANK YOU! I can't believe how many reads we are now up to and it's only tuesday! As of right at this moment we are at 19,799 and I am sure that by the time I wake up tomorrow we would have broken the 20,000 record! Can you believe it? Well I sure as hell can't. I am always blown away to see how many of you actually read this thing...and it's bloody incredible. Thank you all so much for the interest and support. So many of you from the States, Canada, India, the U.K, Germany, Norway, Thailand, Dubai, Malaysia, Australia and even New Zealand. I can't wait to tell HRH the news...and let's try to hit a new goal. 50,000 I wonder how long it will take us to get those kinds of numbers? Who knows....
Right well I'm off for a snooze and all going well will attempt some yoga after an extremely long time. Ohh and forgot to say that I am going to go and buy a proper sari now that it's sale season. That should be a laugh. I will keep you all posted.
Stay tuned.
Queenie xxx

The Bollywood Effect

I'll have a spicey mojito thanks...

Piggy Chops performing a sexy number

Greetings my friends, I write to you this evening sitting on the sofa whilst watching the 57th Filmfare awards on the small screen. Bebo (Kareena Kapoor) is currently flying around the stage like something off a Cirque du soleil show and SRK (Shah Rukh Khan- India's Tom Cruise equivalent) is dressed in drag as he hands out awards. Just another day at the office for our favourite Bollywood royalty folks. The hilarious part is that it actually seems to be doing the trick for this Queen. Yes me. I am totally buying into the whole event. WTF??? I know all the songs, all the movies, all the nominated actors and even the music directors. I even know all the behind the scenes drama and gossip. Like who is rumored to be having an affair with who, who's sister is who (and there's a bloody few!!!) and who doesn't like each other in the industry. Yup I am neck deep in it. I decided to join the movement rather than fight it. And it has surprisingly enough been quite fun. I love the songs, and stars and movies. I know...I know. It's Bollywood. But...I think it's too late for me now. I've been lost to the other side. There's no coming back from this one.
While I was away in France I had an inkling that something wasn't right.Yes I actually suffered from reverse culture shock. I missed India like a baby misses it's thumb. I was bereft without the colour, bling, over the top dance moves and even missed the Mumbai traffic. Don't ask what has happened to me it's the India effect.Once I realised what was happening to me when I was away in France it all made sense and I just gave in and accepted that I was homesick for India.

Karisma, SRK, Bebo, Vidya, Rekha and Ranbir Kapoor dance

You know I think it's important to partake in the traditions and pop cultural trends and be aware of current events when you try to move to a new country. How else can you have anything to relate to with locals. I'm telling you that knowing the words to the latest Bollywood hits have come in very handy and definetly won me brownie points. I have definetly popped the expat bubble that I arrived with six months ago. And it feels bloody good. I feel changed. Affected by my last six months of life here in the mother land. I suppose you have to want that...otherwise you could just as easily maintain your thoughts, tastes and opinions of afar and live here perfectly well. There's no right or wrong either. I suspect I have just allowed myself to evolve (possibly even been excited by it!) and let it take me wherever it leads.

My fave Vidya winning best actress for "The Dirty Picture"

Well I'm off now. The ad break (which lasts an entire 8 minutes in India) is nearly over and I don't want to miss any of the awards show. I am suspecting Vidya Balan will clean up again for "The Dirty Picture"...here's hoping. Plus I've poured myself a chardonnay. Priorities darlings ;-)
Thanks for your continued interest. I've been out cold for several days with the flu- post france etc. Hence the  lack of updates but I really thought I would spare you the gory details of all that nasty business.
Talk soon. Queenie xxx