Flower Power

Weee!  It's the weekend!!


I actually feel a bit cheated now that Summer is over and I spent most of it overseas, instead of back home.  Not that I'd trade in my time at Cambodia and Bangkok for anything else in the world, but I do wish the season (actually, more like the holidays) would last just a bit longer.

Alas, never mind - the weather has been quite summery of late, despite being interspersed with torrential rain (of course), so these floral shorts were a saviour in the 30-degree heat (definitely a more sensible choice over the leather shorts I was initially intending to wear).

Sportsgirl t-shirt
Floral shorts c/o Stelly
Celine holographic clutch (my new beloved)
Witchery flats

Photos by Simon

xx T

Puff Daddy

Behold - my latest purchase:

As if we didn't do enough shopping in Bangkok...
Whilst Simon & I were wandering around Enex100 on Sunday, the lure of Witchery was too good to pass up.  Currently loving quite a lot of their AW collection!  The following collages feature just Witchery clothes; and just to let you know, it's quite rare for me to like most/all of a retailer's collection!

xx T

Wonder Anatomie

Cool locally-made clothes are my favourite kind of souvenirs.  

Photos by Little D & me

Wearing: Wonder Anatomie 3D top, DIY leather shorts

This freaking amazing top is by Wonder Anatomie; the brainchild of Thai designer & IFM Paris graduate, Pop.  Simon & I stumbled upon the Wonder Anatomie store (repeatedly) on our recurrent visits to the newly opened Siam Centre whilst in Bangkok.  For someone who enjoys a good dose of symmetry (and anatomical things in general), I couldn't get enough of Pop's work.  The photos below are just a taste of the treasure-trove that was his boutique - for more, you can check out the Wonder Anatomie facebook page.

I am currently regretting not getting one of those hats.  Or skirts.  Or bombers.

 xx T

Blue Willow

Forever a floral fanatic (in clothes or otherwise), I immediately associated this dress with the Blue Willow china we used to eat from when we were little.  Add the yellow & I really like this vintage colour scheme!

These sunglasses are one of the new acquisitions to my burgeoning eyewear collection (not spectacles though, sad to say), so expect to see them around LeFanch a lil' bit.  Speaking of LeFanch, the pronunciation guide in the new header has received a lot of feedback, namely ohmygoshisthathowyousayit!?  More info on the blog name here, if you're curioso.

Dress - c/o Stelly  
Belt - op shopped
 Necklace - DIY
Clutch - Seafolly
Sunglasses - Le Specs Runaways


First day back at uni today, send us some cheery vibes if you have some spare!


xx S

Rochelle Adonis

This morning we enjoyed a delicate high tea at Rochelle Adonis with some local girls, who also happen to have blogs.  It was a first time for S & a second for T, but either way, Rochelle Adonis' daily menu changes ensure the high tea never grows old.

As duly noted by the Rochelle Adonis staff, our gathering of bloggers would not be complete without a good dose of gadgets.
So despite us hiding our phones away in our bags for maximal in-person interaction, the urge to insta-document the day was too hard to resist.  Anyway, enough chat - more photos of food & pretty ladies!























What better way to end the photographical barrage than a pic of Heidy's infectious grin!

Thank you Monique for organising.  If you like the look of these lasses, be sure to peek at our list of local bloggers for more.



S&T xx

Bangkok Shopping

I was quite overwhelmed when I arrived in Bangkok - it was akin to travelling 50 years into the future of Cambodia (with the exception of 3G coverage).  Needless to say, I was more willing to eat street food and go barefoot in our hotel without the fear of contracting foot-fungus.  And the shopping!  Deprived I was indeed as you probably came to the conclusion from Wednesday's loot shoot.  As alluded to in that post, this (barely) literary offering highlights some of my favourite shopping haunts in the Siam & Ratchaprasong districts on our week-long sojourn in Bangkok.  Pictures first then ramblings later:

Siam Paragon (photo 1)

Brands, brands, and more luxury brands.  Plus there's Zara, H&M, and Uniqlo.  Not to mention, an aquarium and a cineplex to visit as well if you get tired of shopping here.  Simon and I visited this shopping mall for almost a week straight - definitely a place to hit up if you're in the money and willing to spend it.

Siam Center (photos 2-8)

This was my favourite shopping centre; just next door to Siam Paragon, it hosts a menagerie of kitschy stores and local designers.  With a price point that's more affordable than Siam Paragon, it is also a great place to pick up unique gifts (for yourself included).  

Siam Square (photos 9-13)

This is located just across the road from Siam Paragon & Siam Center.  It is a rat-maze of independent boutiques and tiny shops, spread over about five streets, and is even cheaper still.  You have to hunt a little harder to sort the goods from the crap, but there are plenty of bargains and icecream to feast on when you get hot and bothered.  A notable shop to visit if you're a raging hipster on international mecca of all things alternative and five-panelled is the Swagshop - tucked away up some stairs at the end of Soi 9 & 10.   

Central World

This giant shopping mall features a larger range of mid-range brands than Siam Paragon, such as Furla (regretting now not stocking up on plastic-fantasticness) & Kate Spade.

Gaysorn

Another collection of luxury designers - this time including my beloved Celine, as well as Dior, Loewe, Fendi, and yet another Louis Vuitton store.  This mall is considerably smaller, and can be covered in a morning.  It probably can be skipped too in favour of other malls (e.g. Erawan across the road, which has Lanvin), but is a quieter and more civil alternative.

There you go, travel-bug-shopping-addicts!  A couple of districts in Bangkok which you could definitely sink a day or two in.  Note that luxury goods aren't as cheap in Bangkok as expected (most items are quite expensive compared to other Asian countries eg. Singapore & Malaysia), but the local designers offer up plenty of goods which are great souvenirs as well as wardrobe additions.  

xx T