Indian Summer

frou frou's Boho-cool

Contrary to what they say about the long Indian summer, I always find that the high mercury months are short. There’s so much to do and only so much energy to do it with. And since I’ve been so busy gorging on mangoes, I have been lazy doing my shopping. My hot weather wardrobe is minimal. And, that’s not a style statement.

So when a store like frou frou opens, complete with a pink fence, you know you are bound to find a few summery picks. Pink and reds dominate the colour theme in decor and clothes. Expect a collection of Indian fabrics interpreted in Western designs.

frou frou offers delicate strappy dresses in floral prints, halter dresses and some A-line dresses that can take you from day to night with a little smart accessorising. I found striped cotton shorts, felt bags, checked skirts and printed shift blouses for the beach party that I’ve been planning. And, of course, metres of that summer staple — mulmul.

Keeping my resolution of a “no jeans” season hasn’t been as easy as I imagined. All I seek are a few dresses and some pants that breathe. So I would have loved the sight of some skinny pants in cotton at frou frou. When I told designer and owner Aparna Ayyar that, she promised that I’d see these and more goodies in the days to come. I’m looking forward to the range of linen tops and tunics, PJs, pants, 80’s style bangles and string belts that are expected to arrive next week. For now, it was a demure maroon dress with slit sleeves and a slender satin sash which definitely caught my eye — just the thing for a mid-summer night out.

Bohemian and breezy, if your summer style matches mine, you have frou frou on your side too.