Winter Seas

Clear crisp winter days is what I'm all about. On a day like that, why avoid the beach? So I did more touristy stuff whilst back in Perth. Also, finally taught my mum how to handle my camera. We both have Canons but hers isn't a touch screen so the way to focus is different, so I told her to just tap the screen and finally all our problems were solved. Lol. Technology these days. Whilst there I finally found what I have been searching for, the beloved Saint Laurent nude monogramme chain bag. I died and so did my bank account.

Wearing:
Jacket: old, similar here, here, here and here
Top: COS
Skirt: Forever21, old. Other floral skirts I love here and here.
Shoes: Chanel espadrilles
Bag: Saint Laurent

Waves

Last day of Bali spent at the Seminyak. I miss the eternal beaches and lovely people already. I saw a couple doing their wedding rehearsal in this spot and it is stunning. I hope to come back again and maybe explore a different region next time. There are just so many things you could possibly see and do! If you love nightlife, cultural stuff, temples, beaches and water sports, there is just so much that Bali can offer you.

Wearing:
Tee: AG by Adriano Goldschmied, similar.
Shorts: H&M
Sandals: Old
Hat: ASOS
Bracelets: Kate Spade

GWK

You can't tell in these pictures but it was a really really hot day. Visited this park called Garuda Wisnu Kencana where they are still trying to complete the biggest statue in the world (purportedly). The size of the separate parts of the statue itself are pretty amazing already. My only recommendation is to enjoy a meal at the restaurant outside of the park which has pretty amazing views.

Wearing:
Tee: Tropicana Bali
Shorts: Zara
Bag: Michael Kors
Sandals: Senso
Sunglasses: Karen Walker

Tepi Sawah

On the day we finally drove up to Ubud it was raining the whole day. The first thing we did was have lunch of course, gotta ease those hunger pangs after 2 hours of being in the car. We ate at Bebek Tepi Sawah, which translates to Ducks by the Rice Paddies, though no ducks in sight, bar the ones on my plate. We followed it up by walking around at Teras Iring, which was gorgeous rice paddies at a height. Caution on being duped by the cute kids who are trying to sell packets of postcards there for $10 each, they make it hard to say no because they have perfected the sad puppy dog face. We then went to a coffee plantation, where we had some civet coffee. I highly recommend going because they grow all sorts of plants there, not just coffee and they can give you a guided tour on what is what. The plantation we went to was called Sebatu and our guide was really lovely.

Wearing:
Playsuit: Attik Clothing
Sandals: Park Lane
Bag: Michael Kors
Sunglasses: Karen Walker

Kecak

Happy Friday guys! Bringing you some Kecak snapshots in Bali, I've watched it quite a few times but never like this. On a clifftop in Uluwatu. My driver said if there is a sunset that evening it makes the perfect backdrop to the show. Unfortunately for most of the time I was there it was quite cloudy but on the upside nice and cool. Finished up the evening with fresh seafood at Jimbaran, the best place for grilled fish and crustaceans. Also I'm wearing this dress from Beka, a Balinese designer, that Nick doesn't love, but then again he's not the one wearing it. So I bought it anyway. Girls gotta make up their own minds right?

Wearing:
Dress: Beka
Sandals: Park Lane
Bag: Celine

Seminyak

We shot these at the hotel pool whilst it was nice and quiet. I loved staying in the Seminyak Beach Resort, it was convenient and was a stunning location by the beach. Infinity pool looks out towards the action on the beach which is fun. I haven't stayed anywhere else in Bali yet but I would probably come back here unless we were going to stay in Ubud. The only downside is if you want a chair by the pool after 10:30 / 11:00 am you won't be able to find any as people will go and reserve their spots by putting random items like one sandal or a book on it (#truestory). I do have some more photos of Bali and I'm trying to update as regularly as possible but laziness, being away has gotten the better of me. I will try to be better!

Wearing:
Blouse: Zara
Shorts: H&M
Sandals: Park Lane
Bag: Michael Kors
Hat: ASOS by Catarzi

Ulun Danu

This location was like heaven. Like literal heaven, where else can you go to find a temple sitting on a lake on a mountain? It was absolutely stunning and serene. The drive was long but it was definitely worth it to see the majestic Pura Ulun Danu in Bedugul. On the way back we stopped by this strawberry restaurant, because strawberries are their specialty up in the mountains and they do the most amazing crepes. Yeah who knew?

Wearing:
Dress: ASOS
Sandals: Senso
Bag: Celine
Sunglasses: Karen Walker