Beena Choksi, a home-maker, a sareeista and a parent to three, gives us major fitness and style goals as she flaunts her sarees, dresses and jumpsuits with equal elan at 53. A self-confessed cinephile and music lover, Beena’s graceful and elegant saree clad feed has made her an Instagram hit. Her insta-stories are filled with #fitat50 videos and the feed is occupied with #beenstergramSarees and #beenstergramtravels pictures. Her dedicated daily fitness videos have motivated many to start treating their bodies with care. A culture vulture by choice, she attends all the art and culture centric events in Ahmedabad; be it musical concerts or performance recitals, be it theatre or dance.
In a candid tete-a-tete with Ciceroni, Beena spilled the beans about her personal style, beauty regime and fitness funda. Read on…
- 3 words to define your personal style
Effortless, comfortable and understated
- Your favourite fashion icon
I like Kareena Kapoor Khan’s easy breezy casual style that always appears sophisticated in all avatars.
- One fashion trend you are digging in 2019
I do not follow trends as I am a believer of sustainability. However I would like to see more sarees being worn with a twist, like team it with a sexy top, add a belt or try a different drape.
- One fashion trend that makes you cringe
Bright and neon coloured Velour track suits
- If you had just one garment to wear for the rest of your life, what would that be?
Handloom sarees, hands down.
- Understated elegance or maximalist drama
Understated elegance definitely
- One celeb you would want to swap your wardrobe with
None really
- 3 make-up products you just can’t do without
Eyeliner, Mascara and nude lipsticks
- How old were you when you first applied lipstick ?
I am 53 so that was a long time ago. I guess I don’t remember…
- Bold lips or nude style
I usually wear nude lipsticks but when I need to create statement, I opt for bold lips.
- One nani ka nuskha that you swear by
I swear by orange peel powder with fresh cream for exfoliation regularly.
- Night ritual for skin
I follow cleansing and moisturising routine with aloe vera gel.
- Easy solution for bad hair day
Ceramic hair straightener or tied up hair.
- Vacation on your mind
I am a beach person travelling to Maldives soon.
- What’s on your reading desk ?
The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro
- Music for your soul
Sufi music, Bollywood and 80s tracks
- Movie and Series recommendation
Chernobyl, Game of Thrones and The Crown
- Daily fitness routine
I work out for 75 mins daily doing a mix of cardio, weight training, resistance training, isometrics and stretching besides brisk walking for 30 mins daily.
- Your food craving
Khichadi with veggies is my soul food
- Quote that you live by
Smile is the prettiest thing you can wear.
Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind always.
“Style Speak” is a weekly series of interviews exploring the fashion, style, beauty, fitness and cultural identities of different personalities thereby shaping the discourse beyond the flippant surface of mere trends.
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