Softly styling in Bangkok...

I've seen so many beautifully styled women in Bangkok. The thing that has struck me most is the return to the softer fabrics ...chiffons & voiles that drape softly & move amazingly. The ladies are dressing up it seems...dresses, blouses, skirts, scarves, loose jackets & more. I'm not talking about well heeled women necessarily, those who only wear fine flouncy silks & designer threads from Versace or Vuitton. No, these striking fashionistas are ladies I've spotted hopping onto the back of mopeds, climbing in & out of buses & trains, catching cabs & Tuk Tuks, or walking into the mini mart....regular people making an effort to pretty it up. It's almost as if they've taken inspiration from little girls' clothes, a nostalgic return to their childhoods maybe? Often prints often have puppies or kittens & delicate embroideries on them, with gorgeous detail on collars & cuffs. And with the bows & flower clips in their hair as added accessories, it all combines to create a uniquely feminine look. I love it. I'm inspired. I'm following suit & now own several vintage blouses collected along my Bangkok travels. Have a squizz at the pics & go shopping....

Butterflies & pretty prints...

Collar detail & pearl buttons...

Return to retro...

Fab jeggings & sandals...

Gorgeous woman...super stylish with beautiful accessories...

Lovely neckline detail...

Chic & fabulous....I am so inspired by the ladies of BKK!

 

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A Fabulous Shoe

A fabulous shoe I agree. Bought for me by my friend Megan Swart, in London years ago. I only last a max of 2 hours in them, but suffer I must because they are oh-so-sexy....

 

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Paul Smith store, Cape Town

Finally, the new Paul Smith store has opened on the corner of Bree & Wales streets. A limited collection but more to follow for the season Anthony Keyworth tells me...I'll never tire of that stripe...

 

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A cat shirt & a kitten

A gift from bluecollarwhitecollar - a fabulous shirt dotted with cats all over it....here is moi in le jardin Alec mon chat Felix...happy Thursday world. Honour the small creatures wherever you may be. @BCWCollar

 

 

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Shoes!

To chase away the blues! This is the show that I'll wear with my Kat van Duinen outfit to my brother Geoff's wedding on 8 December...a sexy peep toe I thought? From a store called Queue in the Gardens Centre in Cape Town. Some great heels to be found there. Walk people, walk tall *

 

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Paul van Der Spuy

...in a new shirt, hot off the production line...bluecollarwhitecollar ....stop by their stores in the Lifestyle Centre in Kloof Street, at The Zone in Rosebank in Johannesburg or their pop up stands at the Biscuit Mill in Salt River & the Neighbourgoodsmarket in Braamfontein @BCWCollar

 

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Paul van Der Spuy

..wearing one of his own designs, bluecollarwhitecollar ...great cuff detail. watch by Bell Ross.

 

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Kat Van Duinen, Boutique

I am a huge fan of Kat's designs...her store is at the Old Biscuit Mill. I bought a stunning royal blue wrap jacket this morning & found the dress that I'll be wearing to the Foat-Sherry wedding...in navy blue silk ...oh my word I'll look almost as fabulash as the bride! www.katvanduinen.com | 0214476582 @katvanduinen

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Gelish Nails

Loving my newly painted Gelish nails, done by Gail at Sorbet in the Gardens Centre, Cape Town.Gelish gels come in an array of colors, apply like polish, but are cured in a LED lamp in 30 seconds & stay on fingernails nails for three weeks with no chipping or peeling, and soak completely off in only 15 minutes. The look is fab, glossy & sleek...makes the nails look divine whilst tapping away in style on that iPad or smart phone *

 

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