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Tuesday, October 13, 2009

bpb's All Access Pass to Couture Week

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Even if you didn’t get invited, you can still be part of the haute couture scene. bpb tells you how:French Fantasies

What: Made-to-order haute French cuisine at Napeansea Road, call 9821172620, Rs 400 and up.

Why: Le Cordon Bleu-return Niloufer Mistry whips up ratatouille, roulades, crepes and wine gravies, right here in Mumbai. How do you say yummy in French?

When: You want to eat a poutful of delish.

Be a Buyer

What: Indus – the Bookstore, Grand Hyatt, Off Western Express Highway Santacruz (E), call 66761234.

Why: Located smack-dab in the middle of Couture Week's venue, Indus stocks rare, fashionable editions. They may be crafted from paper instead of expensive fabric, but these, you can afford.

When: You want to skirt around the (t)issue.

Bevy of Beauties

What: Mumbai Martini Beauty Pageant, CNNGo.com, read it here.

Why: CNN’s hip new Mumbai microsite lines up the best bar-candy in the city, for your viewing (and tasting) pleasure.

When: You want to score the hottest item in the room.

Walk the (Cat)Walk

What: Strut on Stilts lessons, call Shilpa at 9833103710 for individual/group classes, Rs 3,300 onwards.

Why: Perfect for Couture Week, this pole dancing expert’s Strut on Stilts class teaches balance and postural training, complete with stiletto stalks and catwalk moves that will leave you feeling sexy, strong and confident. Bonus: Leaner legs.

When: You want to get (a)head over heels.

Get the Skinny

What: Made-to-order plain and chocolate chip granola bars and low-fat yogurt cakes, call Amrita Bhoolabhai at 9820633336, Rs 360 for ½ kg.

Why: Drop the extra pounds with Amrita’s fresh, crunchy granola, which finally made us stop lusting after the cheesecake at our corner bakery. She also makes organic, low fat cakes and cookies.

When: You want to put your diet behind bars.

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