Bust Portraits : India Sehmi
A true multi hyphenate, how India Sehmi makes time for it all we’ll never know.
Alongside her day job at RewardStyle, India runs three influential instagram accounts covering fashion, lifestyle and interiors. Her compositions, creativity and eye for detail never fails to inspire. From lockdown projects to the perfect marble for her coffee table, find out what makes India tick.
Are you an early bird or night owl?
Night owl, but I’m always trying to be an early bird!
What's the one thing in your home you couldn’t live without?
Our dining table - it’s my desk, regular photo backdrop and of course, where I eat! It was an eBay find and an absolute steal. It really anchors the room and it brings me joy daily.
Tell us about the best present you’ve ever given or received?
I love photography, particularly during travels, and for my birthday this year my boyfriend James had some of my photos printed and framed which was so thoughtful. They now hang up our stairs and give me a daily dose of wanderlust.
What are you currently lusting after?
All things homewares! We’re getting a marble coffee table made, but I haven’t decided on the marble just yet!
Tell us about the positives that have come out of lockdown for you?
I feel I was hugely lucky during lockdown as I’ve had work, space at home and my friends and family have stayed healthy, all of which I’m enormously grateful for.
The start coincided roughly with when James and I were due to move in together so we’ve actually had almost a year of quality time, which has been rather blissful and allowed us to make a lot of interiors updates. The flat is almost unrecognisable compared with this time last year!
I was also able to dedicate more time to my blog and Instagram and it’s grown a lot over the last year, which has been so exciting.
Why did you choose to capture your body with Studio Bust at this moment in time?
My bust was captured the day after our first trip out of lockdown, to Mykonos. It was a heavenly week away with so many happy memories. I can’t wait to build a little collection of busts at different milestones in my life. This one is my body in my 20s, which I’m sure I’ll miss one day!
What, in your eyes, is your greatest accomplishment to date?
I’ve always wanted to have my own business, so to be running one I’ve created myself, alongside a full-time job is something I am really proud of.
Your work is so varied and multi faceted - which element brings you the most joy right now?
I love the satisfaction of getting a great photo and feeling really excited about sharing it. That could be a photo of myself or a beautiful moment or thing that I’ve captured.
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Favourite follow on Instagram?
Abisola Omole.
Favourite podcast?
Table Manners with Jessie Ware.
Most worn item in your wardrobe?
Zip front boots from The Row.
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Favourite restaurant/café/bar?
I love intimate spots with great food - Ducksoup, Orasay and Jolene spring to mind.
Favourite hotel?
I love Hotel Les Roches Rouges - it’s literally on the sea, the design is jaw-dropping and the food is sublime.
Favourite date spot?
In the last year it’s been our terrace on a balmy summer night.
