Faux Pas

I watched Ishaqzaade yesterday. Can I cry and say that I am in love again *double sniff* . The movie was outstanding . It was a simple love story dealt just differently or let’s say it looks more believable.  And for people like me who have seen a bit of struggle to make their love stories come true, the movie just hits the spot. I liked the ending too but that little “gyaan” statement on the screen at the end was quite a bummer for me. I think more than the script it was the acting skills of both Parineeti and Arjun that stole the show. Boy! I really wish these two become big stars in future. Such talented young chaps! And aww! I thought Gauhar Khan was quite cute in her small role in the movie. My new favourite cheezy song is definitely “Hua Chokra Jawaan re” now. You guys must watch Ishaqzaade atleast once. Well! I think I can watch it many times.

And for those who come to Faux Pas for their fashion dose, there you have it. Two of my favourite colors in perfect harmony.

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The Maison Boutique is holding a Trunk show at Claridges in Delhi for 3 days. I thought I’d check it out while they were still there. You Delhi girls should check it out. It was like a shopping heaven. I chose two dresses for myself. One was from Preen and other one was from Carven. I finally bought a blue carven dress mainly because it fit like a glove on my body. Totally can’t wait to show it to you all.

After a Happy Shopping stint, it was time for a hearty meal.

One of our all time favourite restaurants in Delhi is Pickwicks at The Claridges Hotel. Sanjeev and I have been there for so many dates, and celebrated birthdays & anniversaries. I think more than the food we love the ambiance there. It is an 19th Century themed restaurant inspired by Charles Dickens’ Pickwick Papers. A part of the restaurant has a sitting arrangement right next to huge bay windows. You can see the entrance of the hotel from there. Right across is a garden. There are lovely sketches on the wall inspired by pickwick papers.

Although I have to say that the Claridges does not give that uber sophisticated  5 star restaurant feel. But I guess it’s the rusticity of it that makes it different from the rest. Today, especially, the music was a bit loud and the voice of the cutlery a bit over the top. But you can’t help it since it was a peak time and way too many people loving this cozy little place.

We ordered a Tomato & mozzarella cheese salad, which is super tasty and very fresh. Very filling as well. Next was the Pesto Pasta. I didn’t enjoy it that much but Sanjeev did. I like my pastas to be a bit hot and this one was a little bland for my palate. And you have to believe this one. Sanjeev ordered Gulaab Jamun for dessert even despite my constant nagging bout trying something more sophisticated. loll!

Overall it was a hearty meal. The servers were warm and friendly. It has always been a good experience to go to Pickwicks. Today it was no different.

Later we took a stroll around the hotel. Enjoy the pics. And have a great weekend everyone.

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