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Do we need a coffee table for a coffee table book?

Coffee destroys me, no, realistically. The aroma so many people turn into poetry just kills me, it is as simple and brutal as that. Once upon a time, I used to be one of those religious students who personified her aura by not counting the number of coffee cups she gulped in a day. Long gone are those days, I lost them to Migraine: My ongoing Romance.

Why the lament, you might be wondering? I love coffee table books sans coffee. Like this beautiful “VOGUE – The Editor’s Eye”.

If you claim to love fashion or otherwise, you need to have this book in your collection. It’s a visual cornucopia. The quality of pages and binding is excellent. It transports you back to the era of Helmut Newton, Avedon and Leibowtiz. On days when I am feeling languid, I often reach out for this and find my solace. Which are your favourite coffee table books, with or without coffee?

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Youth is a scam

I owe my awareness of Bolano to Tumblr, for the longest time I kept his name to myself, holding it close to my heart like a priced possession. I awaited his translations from Spanish with bated breath. To me; he is magic. This particular book holds Arturo and Ulises as the main protagonists, however the book is told from the first-person perspective of a revolving cast of characters who come into contact with Ulises and Arturo, never from their own point of view.The Savage Detectives, paints a dismal picture - about a person’s ultimate loneliness and the impact we make on other people is eventually theirs to unravel.

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Love for Chanel

Chanel invokes a luxurious feeling. I am crazy for good branding and Chanel nails this aspect perfectly well. Indian summers are by no means pleasant, especially if you live in an arid region like my state. 

Chanel describes Vitalumiere Aqua liquid foundation with an in-part titanium dioxide sunscreen as "next-generation makeup. On my skin it glides perfectly well and leaves my skin feeling supple. I love the water light, super smooth texture and it is perfect for my combination skin. It blends easily and leaves behind a sheer glow. I was looking to re-purchase Chanel’s Rouge Allure Intense Long Wear Lip Colour in my favourite shade - EXALTEE but the SA at Chanel store, Mumbai said it’s discontinued. Albeit, when I checked on the Chanel official website, it is still available to purchase, can someone please update me regarding the same?

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The clouds barely cover the sky now-a-days. It’s early March and I can already feel the sweltering summer heat. The sun shines bright outside while I am huddled up in the comfort of my room. Sipping through a cold glass of lemonade, occasionally nibbling on the tiny chunks of ice.

The only comfort besides the coolness is my new acquisition: Love, Style and Life by Garance Dore. The book is a beauty in all its glory, from it’s pristine and pleasant cover to the plethora of different typography and illustration. Today, I am stuck on this quote I came across “You have to create your own definition of success”. Would I have it any other way?