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3.13.2012

[ GOOD MORNING VIETNAM ] Free People March 2012

No, I'm not writing about the comedy drama staring Robin Williams, this blog is about fashion remember? So, predictably I'm featuring this beautiful new catalogue shoot by Free People because, well, I'm in love with their brand. Any other guesses? Yes, it was shot in Vietnam! The shoot took place over a number of days across the capital city of Hanoi and over west in the stunning, indigenous rural area of Sapa. I'm super jealous these ethereal beauties got to spend their days prancing around in fringed halter tops, multi-coloured blanket jackets and floaty cape dresses, all the while in brilliant sunshine. My time in Vietnam, which I am still yet to blog about, was mostly spent dodging the north east monsoon rain, dressed in jeans and a jumper. Nevertheless, Vietnam is an enthralling place and the FP team have certainly captured the beauty of it in these delicate, light drenched shots. What you don't see is the manic motorbike-dodging, street-vendor-pestering, bicycle ridden streets which are enough to test even the most intrepid of adventurers!

Click here if you'd like to see FP's Guide to Vietnam and here if you just want to shop the collection!



 


3.09.2012

[ CALL OF THE WILD ] Vogue India March 2012

ethnic luxury, tribal fashion, Varun Sardana, Poli earrings,

This March, Indian Vogue unleashed this epic editorial bursting with explosive colour, dynamism and fierce, untamed tribal-inspired beauty. Modeled by Preeti Dhata and Ninja Singh this kick ass shoot features a plethora of homegrown talent from the likes of Rohit Ghandi and Rahul Khanna, Malini Ramani and Alpana Neeraj and Ritu Kumar. Offset by zig-zagging braids, graphic cornrows and stencil patterned war paint and accessorised with some of the finest ethnic statement jewellery I've seen this season, it seems those 'innovative', 'boundary-pushing', 'rebellious' labels that typically crown the likes of London's new generation, may be in for the taking. Honestly, that Kapoor 'Chaotic Truck Art' crêpe dress is giving me the urge to hop right on a plane straight to Rajasthan to hang out with the gypsies (like these!). Somebody fly me back to India!
free spirit, indian designers, indian vogue march, tribal syle, editorial, Shivan & Narresh, Popli bib necklace, Curio Cottage, Rohit Ghandi + Rahul Khanna, Mawi, beaded bracelettribal fashion, indian designers, Label Ritu Kumar blouse, feather earrings, cutwork bangles, Curio Cottage, Deepa Gurnani
Photographed by Suresh Natarajan and styled by Anaita Shroff Adajania for Indian Vogue, March 2012

Photos courtesy of Visual Optimism (blog love!)

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3.07.2012

[ NOOTKA GOES TO PARIS ] Antik Batik SS12

As I've mentioned before, and probably very predictably, I am 100% head over heals for French label Antik Batik. Oh, how I'd love to pick those exotically charged, ethnically saturated brains of Gabriella Cortese! Although I think such an act might result in a rather chaotic pile of batiky, mirror appliquéd mess. Marvelous! Anyway, back to the point, Gabriella's SS 2012 collection is no exception to my AB love affair: fringed suede satchels, multi-strand beaded necklaces, pearl embellished silk, ethnic embroidery and geometrical patterned straw clutches all thrown together with some kind of Native American boho vs Parisian chic (that light terracotta floral printed coat is beyond beautiful, but how did it get in there with that tasseled ethnic knit jumper?). Pocahontas in Paris perhaps?

 

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3.05.2012

[ SUNNY SYDNEY ] Hello Australia, Goodbye Traveller Scruff!

Sydeny, street style, wandering style, hello australia,


So that's it, after ten long months of rickshaw riding, street stall haggling and noodle eating in the deepest depths of Asia, I've finally reached Australia, ready to get reacquainted with the western world, and man, what a shock. Why does it feel like there's been a zombie apocalypse in Oz? Where are all the people?! Why am I not under threat of being mowed down by a motorcycle on every street I cross (not to mention the pavements)? Where are all the street vendors? And what the hell is with this $4 Mars Bar deal?!

Ok, breathe...One good thing that comes with being in Oz is good hair. Yes, I know there are many fine salons in Asia but having someone cut and style your curly mass of hair when all your going to do in jump right in the sea the next minute is just not worth the hassle. And don't get me started on the colouring. Ten long months of growing out red henna had left me with a half ginger, half brown disaster (hence the lack of pics), so I was super excited when BIBA Academy, Melbourne gave me back my hair dignity with some beautiful new colouring! Ok, so its not super sleek and still not fashion-blogger perfect but, well, shamefully, I have to admit ten months without a hair dryer and I'm a bit out of practice...
Wandering style, Sydney Opera House, Australia street style, Bali blousechatuchak bangkok satchel, ethnic friendship bracelts, summer shades, Sydney style
In a forethought to the state I was going to re-enter society as a non-traveller with an ever-dwindling budget, I picked up a few necessities in Bangkok's infamous Chatuchak Market back in January. Let's face it, you can't walk around one of the worlds most stylish cities in harem pants and washed out, creased up t-shirts (or at least that's what my iron wielding mother would say).  So for the super cheap price of $6 I snapped up this rather chic leatherette box satchel and two pairs of these silky tailored shorts for $9. Bargain! I found this cute embroidered navy blouse in Kuta, Bali just a few days ago and loved it so much I bought 2! And there's those ethnic bands again (also from Kuta), see, perfect traveling jewellery that you never have to take off!

3.01.2012

[ DIY THREADS ] Friendship Bracelets by Honestly WTF



Earlier today whilst stumbling around the web (yes, I am now down with the rest of you Stumble Upon kids), I came across these bracelet beauties from one of my current favorite blogs, Honestly WTF. I've been lusting over this kind of crafty 'do it yourself' accessory look for a while now as they make for perfect traveling jewellery - you never need to take them off and they go great with beach brights and bohemian slouch (like these examples I picked up in Kuta, Bali). So when I discovered the girls behind HWFT had already provided a full on DIY masterclass in friendship-bracelet-making, I got a little over excited and started 'stumbling' all their DIY tutorials (if you're following me on facebook you'll already know what I'm talking about). If you love what you see and fancy getting a little crafty click on over to the fully illustrated tutorial here.


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