Though it started quite late, but wait turned out to be worth. Bio Oil’s Yummilicious Walk saw Actor Shveta Salve, Model Carol Gracias and 12 Yummy Mummies Sashaying the Ramp in Style and believe me its turned out to be a great event. Especially with the way we look and how our size conforms to sometimes impossible norms.Yesterday I attended very unusual event by #BioOil where expecting mothers shed their inhibitions by flaunting their cute baby bumps. It is an industry where everything is judged, and our job puts us up for judgement every time we walk the ramp. This industry can be a very superficial world, where models are plagued by the same (or even more) insecurities as everyone else. But towards the fifth month, I started to feel a bit better I believe once you get a hold on all the changes happening to your body and mind, and once you start telling everyone and talking about it, you start to feel better and start enjoying your pregnancy (though I still have a few bad days!).

I didn't feel the way most of you saw me on the ramp - confident and sexy. Like every pregnant woman, there was a change of hormones, added stress, sickness and I did not feel good about myself at all.

I had cancelled a few shows in the initial months of my pregnancy. Mom to be walking for #GaurangShah at #Gaurang #LakmeFashionWeek #momtobe #carolgraciasĪ photo posted by Gaurang Shah on at 6:20am PDTĪs the date got closer, I started to get a bit nervous. At first I thought James was playing a prank, but soon realised they were serious, and thought if they had the confidence in me then why not. He said he would fly me down to Bombay, put me up at the hotel where the show was happening, make sure I was well looked after, and of course pay me my regular rate. Gaurang believed that it would be inspiring for expectant mothers. His sarees and clothes are woven and styled for every woman, especially this Calico collection, and he wanted that to show.

You see, I have been working with Gaurang for many years now. I told him I was pregnant and I thought that would be it, but almost immediately James called back to say that Gaurang was extremely happy for me and was still keen to have me walk his show. He was calling to book me to walk for Gaurang Shah's show for Lakme Fashion Week. I made the move for two reasons: one was to refocus my career and the second was to start a family with my husband.Ī little over a month ago, I received a call from James Sami (designer and founder of 'House of Jamaima'), who is also a backstage manager and a dear friend.

I moved to Goa a few months back and yes, I am enjoying every bit of the quiet Goa life. So I guess the best place to start is with how this came to be.

Carol gracias ramp walk