Blue & Blah!!
Having lost yet another lovely weekend to manic Monday, the first day of the week is cruel for any kind of work. Getting in early, my first few moments are well spent. Relaxing in my chair and sipping a hot cup of coffee and warming up my brains. But it’s not long before the Voguette starts strutting in. The peace and serenity of the office is suddenly broken by the loud, clanking of the stilettos of the stars at Vogue.
It’s a temple of fashion worshippers, but the decibel level of clanking stilettos is much higher than temple bells, it’s almost like living next to the airport. As the decibel level peaks… you know that Vogue has officially started functioning.
It is an open office environment and yelling across the hall is imperative (telephone conversations are only for gossip). There’s leather and feather, fragrance and fur around me; and chatter centering on the latest shows, the recent opening of Zara and the sad demise of master McQueen. Folders and files steadily pile up on the desks, as the team monitor does her rounds. Work is happening faster than the bullet train at my end--the art desk that’s buried behind huge 17” Mac monsters!
Yes… we do eat!!
As forks and spoons with snacks and lunch boxes alight from the pantry… it’s clear that this is a Vogue that eats! ‘The boys’ as we call them run up and down like marching ants helping to keep everyone’s spirits high and happy, my favourite time of the day and probably the main ingredient to my happy world…!
There’s food all around you. Steamed but not boiled, baked but not fried.
“Oh I just had a quarter of a cube of cheese, no lunch for me…”
“Oh come-on!”
“No, I’ll be fat and then won’t be able to fit in my dress for the wedding next year! I think I’ll pass!!”
It’s a place where chocolate is a sin, cheese is crime and oily foods the outcast! Soymilk, green tea and salads are the different courses of meals. In total contrast to the rest of the office is the art department… It’s carb central. All the goodie stuff, even chocolates brought back from business or holiday trips only make it to the art desk! Kebabs, deserts, rolls, fried chicken and fish… the real action is all here!
Teatime on Tuesday
Time to catch up on deadlines, stories and yes… DEATHLY THREATS!! It’s the best time to get the daggers out… We gather in hushed voices in the conference room, wondering who is being guillotined today. “Why is it so late? How could you be so irresponsible? Make sure you don’t do it again! Can you give me an extended deadline, please? I promise I’ll do better then!
Fun Fridays!!
The same conference room turns into a wine and cheese central… There’s wine and cheese, beer and chips… Everyone indulges in chat, gossip and news. This side of the office mingles with that side…Vogue and GQ i.e.
And sometimes, there’s a birthday cake as well, sometimes a crazy party to celebrate something, like Christmas, or anniversary, a pool tournament even…really!
It’s almost like a farewell before the weekend. We are indeed a merry making family!
Branded- ‘Cinderella and her Choos’
Vintage is great, but last season is passé… it’s not too hard to believe that the girl who can kill you with her words is also a walking brand-store! The Leiber clutch, the Manolo boots and the stunning Stella dress…are some of the things that run in the Voguettes’ blood. The sharp tongue and the Chanel bag--two things that make Vogue what it is!! Afterall, before it’s in fashion, it’s in Vogue!
My awards for the week…
- The zero degree award: to the voltas on my head that results in a brain freeze every now and then… but keeps our generators running…
- The modern day fairytale award: to the fashion closet, where the Diors, Dolces, Armanis and Vuittons live happily ever after.
- Mr Indespensible: ME! I’m told everyday that the girls wouldn’t eat what little they do if it weren’t for me! Glad to be of service!
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Yes… we do eat!!
As forks and spoons with snacks and lunch boxes alight from the pantry… it’s clear that this is a Vogue that eats! ‘The boys’ as we call them run up and down like marching ants helping to keep everyone’s spirits high and happy, my favourite time of the day and probably the main ingredient to my happy world…!
There’s food all around you. Steamed but not boiled, baked but not fried.
“Oh I just had a quarter of a cube of cheese, no lunch for me…”
“Oh come-on!”
“No, I’ll be fat and then won’t be able to fit in my dress for the wedding next year! I think I’ll pass!!”
It’s a place where chocolate is a sin, cheese is crime and oily foods the outcast! Soymilk, green tea and salads are the different courses of meals. In total contrast to the rest of the office is the art department… It’s carb central. All the goodie stuff, even chocolates brought back from business or holiday trips only make it to the art desk! Kebabs, deserts, rolls, fried chicken and fish… the real action is all here!
Teatime on Tuesday
Time to catch up on deadlines, stories and yes… DEATHLY THREATS!! It’s the best time to get the daggers out… We gather in hushed voices in the conference room, wondering who is being guillotined today. “Why is it so late? How could you be so irresponsible? Make sure you don’t do it again! Can you give me an extended deadline, please? I promise I’ll do better then!
Fun Fridays!!
The same conference room turns into a wine and cheese central… There’s wine and cheese, beer and chips… Everyone indulges in chat, gossip and news. This side of the office mingles with that side…Vogue and GQ i.e.
And sometimes, there’s a birthday cake as well, sometimes a crazy party to celebrate something, like Christmas, or anniversary, a pool tournament even…really!
It’s almost like a farewell before the weekend. We are indeed a merry making family!
Branded- ‘Cinderella and her Choos’
Vintage is great, but last season is passé… it’s not too hard to believe that the girl who can kill you with her words is also a walking brand-store! The Leiber clutch, the Manolo boots and the stunning Stella dress…are some of the things that run in the Voguettes’ blood. The sharp tongue and the Chanel bag--two things that make Vogue what it is!! Afterall, before it’s in fashion, it’s in Vogue!
My awards for the week…
- The zero degree award: to the voltas on my head that results in a brain freeze every now and then… but keeps our generators running…
- The modern day fairytale award: to the fashion closet, where the Diors, Dolces, Armanis and Vuittons live happily ever after.
- Mr Indespensible: ME! I’m told everyday that the girls wouldn’t eat what little they do if it weren’t for me! Glad to be of service!
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