Bangkok – Part 2

I have made an amazing discovery. I have found the perfect evening dress for the tropics. For those in the north of Australia or anyone who travels to tropical climates you will understand the dilemma I am about to detail.

You see, I lived in Darwin for a year some years ago. Working in fashion, I found it a constant struggle to find a wardrobe of clothing that suited the humid conditions as well as the heavily air conditioned buildings you moved in and out of.

Labels from cooler climates use polyester chiffon as it seems light weight and cool, however its synthetic and traps the heat. Cotton is another popular fabric, but it is very hot. Rayon is also widely used, but it creases and is often fashioned into garments that make me look like a hippy backpacker (not really my style). I tried silk as I heard this worked well but it was expensive and also tended to cling when you sweat.

I had put together a little outfit before I left on holidays but I did not realise how it would change my world.

The Noosa Dress was the perfect mix of style, comfort and sophistication. The fabric is the perfect weight to drape the body but not cling, the styling was perfect for a dining Haute Cuising, noting popping out or riding up. The fabric is breathable and does not cling when you do break out in a tropical sweat. I could not get enough of how it felt and looked. Before I left home I had styled it with a hat and sunnies. No need on this occasion.

Sha-de Noosa Dress in Indigo, combined with an array of turquoise jewellery I have collected over the years, my Prada sunglasses and my wide brim panama-style hat.

A quick photo before our night out in Bangkok in my Sha-de Noosa Dress (RRP $129).

The Speakeasy- Muse Hotel Bangkok

We started the evening at a bar called Speakeasy in the Muse hotel. I felt like I had stepped back in time as I entered the bar. The atmosphere and decor made me feel like I had walked straight into a scene from the Great Gatsby. We were lucky enough to find a couple of empty bar stools that looked straight out over the city. We had a couple of cocktails as we stared out over Bangkok and soaked up the sounds of the bustling bar and the streets below.

We then went onto Gaggan, a progressive Indian restaurant also named in the top 50 in the world. It was outstanding. You MUST go!

The front entrance to Gagan.

The next stop on our honeymoon is Six Senses Samui, I look forward to sharing our favourite destination in Thailand with you!

Julia xx

(if you missed the first posts click here to catch up).

Bangkok- Part 1

Ahhh! Finally on our honey moon.

The first part of our two week relaxation is a few days in Bangkok to wind down and get into the holiday mood. We have booked in at The Metropolitan. The rooms are spacious and combine the tropics and the city with elegance. The pool is big and stylish and you wake up to the most amazing, fresh, organic breakfasts (Glow). Their restaurant, Nahm, is in the top 50 restaurants in the world.

Nahm also happens to be conveniently positioned next to Banyan Tree hotel which boasts the most amazing rooftop bars; Vertigo and Moon Bar on the 61st floor. It is so surreal to be above the noise of Bangkok. Nahm and Vertigo combined to make for the best date night ever!

Moon Bar – Banyan Tree Bangkok

Vertigo- Banyan Tree Bangkok

I personally don’t think that you wedding day should be the only day you wear a white dress and to get the most mileage out of my perfect fake tan and pre-wedding diet. I have planned to pull out a favourite white and silver dress and combine it with an Indigo Bilgola Kimono to keep the chill off at 61 floors up.

Sha-de Bilgola Kimono, my favourite white and silver dress, burnt orange leather clutch, an array of gold bangles (to match my necklace) and beaded sandals (perfect for the humid conditions here).

I have also packed my wedding shoes; a pair of Blue strappy Jimmy Choo’s that I LOVE! My clear, beaded flats will also work perfectly with this outfit, which I have styled with a super-luxe beaded necklace I picked up at Zara in Dubai last year. I wear this necklace whenever I get the chance because it is so amazing.

Ready for a great night out !

Enjoying a pre-dinner cocktail 61 floors above Bangkok!

I can’t wait to share the next part of my honeymoon with you. If you have just joined us now, click here to catch-up on our previous posts.

Until next time!

Julia xx