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Con Affetto Love: Featuring Shehla Meezan

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“Trends Forecaster. Hunter of fashion and tech moments. Travel Photographer…”

Hooked? We don’t blame you! That’s how she describes herself on social media and she had us hooked…and lined and sinkered! Speaking of getting hooked at first sight, in this particular case it worked both ways 😉 The lady in question saw us on Instagram and was intrigued. It was the beginning of a long and beautiful association that we honour and cherish till date, with her going on to become one of our most frequent, valued and need we say- most charismatic Con Affettistas! *Con Affettista (n, female; male:Con Affettisto): Someone totally cool who crushes on Con Affetto and possibly, fell in love with us at first sight* 😉

Okay, we bet the suspense is killing you now, so we’re going to bring her centre stage right away! Introducing Shehla Meezan, all of the above and SO much more and we are so honoured and delighted to have her sharing this space with us today!

Without any further ado, in conversation with Shehla Meezan…

In conversation with Shehla Meezan, creative director, trends forecaster, valued Con Affetto client

Featuring Shehla Meezan

Welcome to the blog Shehla! We’d love, love, LOVE to know a little more about you!

Happy to be here :) I’m a trends forecaster and amateur photographer, turned creative director to an online fashion company. Born to travel, I’ve been all over the globe and currently call New Delhi my home.

You’re a fabulous trends forecaster with a keen sense of the global fashion industry. Tell us a little about your journey?

Well, I did my schooling at Sanskriti School in Delhi, followed by undergrad at NIFT where I studied Fashion & Textiles. I then did a specialization in Creative Pattern Cutting from London College of Fashion.

What have been your biggest challenges and achievements so far? Personal and professional…

In conversation with Shehla Meezan, creative director, trends forecaster, valued Con Affetto client

A world traveller…Shehla’s going places!

My biggest achievements while growing up were to work with the best designers around the world from Delhi to London to New York. After that I have come to creating from ground up, a new age fashion portal online. Personally, my family has granted me so much independence that I have traveled around the world by myself, from a young age of 7 years. It’s a great experience when you meet new people and discover new cultures, makes me forever hungry to try out new things.

Your family sounds incredibly supportive. Can you tell us a little more about them?

My family has rarely managed to stay together; it’s either my father or me or my sister who are always on the move, my mother is the one who keeps us rooted. So when we all do get together, every once in a few months, we try and make the best of it. Our entire family is spread across the globe, so when we all come together it’s like a whole festival!

In conversation with Shehla Meezan, creative director, trends forecaster, valued Con Affetto client

Family…festivals…love…gifting!

That sounds like so much fun :) Families and festivals always remind us of gifting! What’s your take on gifting?

I like to give people what I would like to get, in terms of value. Anything new and unique makes one feel special, and that is something I aim for every time.

We agree :) Okay, one last question. You’ve been a valued Con Affetto client for some time now. So…*blush blush*…what’s your take on us?

In conversation with Shehla Meezan, creative director, trends forecaster, valued Con Affetto client

Yup, it’s love at first sight with our gorgeous, blooming arrangements alright :)

I came across the beautiful gifting style you at Con Affetto have, on Instagram. So unique and so delightful, you can outshine any bouquet of flowers or box of imported chocolates even! Your popular flavours keep you trendy. All my close ones have expressed their delight especially about this unique present and always have so many compliments for you’ll. Your special attention (customer care pre and post delivery) is always a pleasant surprise and so very welcome in today’s Indian service industry. I can’t wait for you to begin nation wide delivery, I have so many people to surprise with your unique idea of Con Affetto.

Thanks SO much Shehla, for joining us on the blog today! We wish you all the very best in all your future endeavors; in fashion, gifting, travel and all of the fantabulous things that we’re sure lie ahead for you!

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Con Affetto Love: Of Entrepreneurs And Authentic Marwadi Food! A Special Women’s Day Feature

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The Ides of March are upon us and if you’ve been missing us out here, it’s only because we’ve been super busy in the Con Affetto kitchen crafting some of those gorgeous, yummy-licious edible bouquets you’ll love so much! But we’re back with a bang and how! If you’d heard about the funky contest we ran back in the month of love to celebrate Valentine’s Day, you may remember that we’d promised to feature the contest winners right here! And when we promise something, we sure as hell mean it 😉 Besides today is not just any other day, its International Women’s Day and we couldn’t think of a better day to feature in this space, a truly inspirational and remarkable woman. She’s not just the winner of the Con Affetto Valentine’s Day Contest, she’s an entrepreneur in her own right and the creator of what is rightly known as the closest you can get to super delish, authentic Marwadi food in Gurgaon. Any guesses? Read on!

Authentic Marwadi food in Gurgaon, served up by Abhilasha Jain's Marwadi Khana. A Con Affetto special feature for International Women's Day!

We’re serving up something super delish this International Women’s Day!

“A day spent with love…for love…by love!”


That was her special, love-ly message for the Con Affetto Valentine’s Day Contest; that’s the spirit she imbues into her life, her work and her food; and that’s pretty much what makes her the rockstar that she is! We bring to you, Abhilasha Jain, chef extraordinaire and the magic behind Marwadi Khana, authentic Marwadi food for the gourmets at heart (and tongue 😉 ).

Authentic Marwadi food in Gurgaon, served up by Abhilasha Jain's Marwadi Khana. A Con Affetto special feature for International Women's Day!

Presenting Abhilasha Jain, founder Marwadi Khana! A Con Affetto special feature

After spending her early years in Ajmer and having done her schooling and graduation from the hallowed portals of Sophia School and Sophia College, Ajmer; Abhilasha now calls Gurgaon her home. That’s also where she runs the acclaimed Marwadi Khana, hailed as the go-to destination if authentic Marwadi food is what your tastebuds are craving. Always a talented and passionate cook, Abhilasha was fuelled by a desire to show what cooking with passion, with soul is all about to the world, and that’s how the idea for Marwadi Khana first took shape. Well, she sure has shown the world how passion, love and soul infused into authentic Marwadi food can make it rock- totally outta the world and into foodie heaven! When she’s not whipping up her famed dal-baati-churma and her to-die-for atta gond laddoos or brainstorming on how to elevate brand Marwadi Khana; Abhilasha can be found spending time with hubby Ashish, her biggest strength and support and their daughter Bhavya.

Authentic Marwadi food in Gurgaon, served up by Abhilasha Jain's Marwadi Khana. A Con Affetto special feature for International Women's Day!

Gourmet Rajasthani delicacies conjured up at Marwadi Khana

With her second baby, Marwadi Khana 😉 keeping her on her toes at all times, Abhilasha walks the talk as she balances the many demands of work and life with ease and élan. And walk the talk she sure does; Marwadi Khana has been awarded the Jury Choice Award for Best Veg Caterer at the Big F Awards, 2015 (Gurgaon) and been lauded by the likes of Pawan Soni, one of the most respected food writers and bloggers, over at the uber cool restaurant review website Indian Food Freak.

Authentic Marwadi food in Gurgaon, served up by Abhilasha Jain's Marwadi Khana. A Con Affetto special feature for International Women's Day!

Dig into one of these award winning dishes, today!

We asked Abhilasha what inspired gifting means to her and she floored us with her simple and straight from the heart response as always; “The ultimate joy of gifting is in the happiness felt by loved ones…” We couldn’t have put it better Abhilasha; and when you transform your first love (the love for food!) into a source of joy and pleasure for so many, you sure know how to win hearts the right way. Here’s to you and the wonderful team over at Marwadi Khana….may you continue to spread the love…and the ghee infused delight that is gourmet, authentic Marwadi food for delicious days to come!