{"id":19320,"date":"2016-12-10T07:57:54","date_gmt":"2016-12-10T07:57:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/3.109.141.153\/wordpress\/3-babita-the-philanthropic-fashionista\/"},"modified":"2023-06-07T13:15:19","modified_gmt":"2023-06-07T13:15:19","slug":"3-babita-the-philanthropic-fashionista","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zivame.com\/blog\/v1\/3-babita-the-philanthropic-fashionista\/","title":{"rendered":"#3 BABITA: THE PHILANTHROPIC FASHIONISTA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><em>Zivame Women are those who do the #UnRoutine. They refuse to live life by the rule book, and find their own way to be extraordinary. Whether it\u2019s diving into the depths of the ocean or leaving behind a flourishing career to follow their dreams, Zivame Women love to do the unexpected to discover their unique moments of delight!<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-1499 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.zivame.com\/blog\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/1-1-4.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"530\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Babita is the third addition to our inspiring posse of Zivame Women. She is a fashion designer &amp; image makeover consultant based out of Bangalore. Working with cancer survivors and under-privileged youth, she helps them move forward in life by elevating their confidence through appearance and self-image management. Her bold decision to shave her head was an inspiring show of solidarity and commitment to her clients; giving a whole new meaning to the phrase \u2018Put yourself in one\u2019s shoes\u2019. We got chatting with her and here\u2019s what this Zivame Woman had to say.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Tell us a little bit about yourself and your life.<\/span> <\/strong><br \/>\nAs an army kid, my childhood was spent travelling all over India. I studied Chemistry (which I realised was not for me) and pursued a post-grad in Fashion Technology, before starting my own firm. After getting pregnant with my first child, I moved to the US with my family and worked as a part-time skin and colour consultant. Once back in India, I enrolled for a course in entrepreneurship at IIMB which enabled me to set up my clothing label in 2012. Now, I help people who\u2019ve had a difficult life, simply by telling them how to look good &amp; feel good.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>How do you do the #UnRoutine?<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nI don\u2019t hesitate to jump into things. All my positive experiences in life have taught me to be comfortable with who I really am and that\u2019s what I coach to my clients \u2013 \u2018It\u2019s all about confidence\u2019. Through my makeover sessions, I help cancer survivors who have gone through hell and back, to find the will to live again.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1501 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.zivame.com\/blog\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/3-1-4.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"530\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">How do you find a work-life balance?<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\nHonestly, I don\u2019t believe the term \u2018work-life balance\u2019 can be applied on a day-to-day basis. Eventually, everything we do averages out over the span of a few months or even a year. But I do have a few habits that make this so-called struggle easier for me: \u2018Time Management\u2019 and \u2018To-Do Lists\u2019.<br \/>\nFor example, I make it a point to switch off all electronic gadgets daily, between 7:30 to 9:30 pm. This is when I spend uninterrupted valuable time with my family, sharing happy conversations over dinner or just watching a movie together! Likewise, I dedicate an hour (which my friends and family call \u2018curfew time\u2019) to all my social media accounts.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>How did you find your passion? <\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nEven as a child, ready-made clothes were never good enough for me and I never wore anything as it was. There was always a DIY element to my outfits, a subtle attempt to stand apart from the crowd. When I was in the 8th grade, I started stitching my own clothes and personalizing my wardrobe. That\u2019s where my passion for colour, design &amp; people comes from!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Your way of motivating cancer patients is inspiring. Can you tell us what inspired you?<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nMost cancer survivors find it very difficult to get back to their lives and move forward. While I was away from India, I noticed a lot of support is given to such people in other countries but is still lacking in ours. Being in this field, I thought I could make a difference in their lives and hopefully boost their self-confidence.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1500 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.zivame.com\/blog\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/2-3-3.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"530\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">You made the bold decision of shaving your head to support your clients. How did this change in appearance affect you?<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\nIt was indeed a bold decision for me, considering I come from the state of Kerala, where we are all very proud of our hair. But I made the choice not only for my clients but also to test myself. I\u2019ve always told people not to give their appearance precedence over confidence. But did I have the confidence myself?<br \/>\nI realised that getting back into routine was not easy after making a drastic change. But I attended sessions with clients, travelled by buses and ate at restaurants \u2013 carrying out my daily routine. Knowing that I had the courage to do this, has boosted my confidence tenfold.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>How do you find your delight in unexpected moments?<\/strong> <\/span><br \/>\nPeople always ask me, \u2018How can you be so happy all the time?\u2019<br \/>\nSo, I tell them it\u2019s a conscious decision I make every morning. I choose to be happy and spread that happiness.<br \/>\nMy children will often find a little \u2018I LOVE YOU\u2019 note in their lunch and it gives me joy to know that I brought a smile onto their face. I always carry candy in my bag and share it with kids I meet on the streets and in buses. In return I\u2019m rewarded with a grin worthy of a Cheshire cat!<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1502 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.zivame.com\/blog\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/4-1-3.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"530\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>What kind of lingerie packs a punch for you?<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nI bought a babydoll from Zivame that I love! It gives me shape, has a flare and is decorated with ruffles! It\u2019s a slip + <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zivame.com\/bras.html\">bra<\/a> and can even be worn as a dress. That would be my choice!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>If you were lingerie, what would you be?<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nI\u2019m a romantic at heart with a flair for the dramatic. I\u2019d say something made of lace and in neon colours would suit my personality perfectly!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Zivame Women are those who do the #UnRoutine. 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