Luscious to me, is wearing pearls with jeans. There is nothing practical about wearing pearls with jeans. But Luscious is not about practicality, Luscious is a touch of fabulosity that we all need in our lives.
For me it’s about putting on a tutu for cocktails with fabulous friends; spritzing myself with Thierry Mugler's Angel perfume
before I go to bed; eating out for breakfast instead of dinner; spending a day at the polo and treasure hunting in vintage clothing stores.
My love for the Luscious began as a child when instead of playing in my bedroom or cubby-house I would always hide away in my mother’s wardrobe. It was there amongst the blurred vision of my mother’s frills and pleats that I first became aware of the tactile and sensual qualities of our wardrobes.
While fashion may be my muse, a lot of things inspire me: The rich and colourful culture of India; French stationery and the invitingness of a blank page; home cooking; big backyards; my darling family who believe without hesitation in all of my visions and dreams and my most fabulous of friends.
From encouraging me to listen to new music, to better appreciate the joys of Mother Nature, or reminding me that I always need a new cocktail dress – my friends are constantly inspiring me.
Most of all though, my best friend…who makes me feel Luscious –
It is important in today’s financial “readjustment” – as I like to refer to it – that Luscious does not necessarily mean Luxe. Painting your toenails can conjure just as much happiness as splurging on a Hermes scarf.
In today’s super-charged world, I think we should all try to remember what inspires and revitalizes you, to cherish the little rituals you have and to surround yourself with the things that you love and adore.
Ultimately, Luscious is a simple moment of spoiling yourself for simply being you, in a way that only you know how to.
Perhaps no one will ever know the joy I get from piling on my pearls – but believe me when I say the feeling is Luscious – and it is my hope this website reminds all of you to find the Luscious in your life.
Pictures: Norman Parkinson (top) and Henry Clarke (bottom)