The magical Gulf of Thailand

Oh the joy of just lying on a beach in a tropical paradise!

Travel Photos: Erskine Falls, Great Ocean Road

Here are some photos from when we went to Melbourne and drove up the Great Ocean Road, it was a spectacular ride but I get car sick so the highlight for me was the beautiful Erskine falls we walked down to and scampered around in the cold.

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Saree blouses are the best crop tops

The festive season is upon us and I can't wait for Navaratri/ Durga Puja and Diwali, it's the best time of the year in my opinion. Keeping in mind the celebrations as well as the warming weather in the southern hemisphere, all my saree blouses have come out to play as crop tops. I pair traditional silk blouses as well as cholis with everything from shorts, skirts and pants to salwars and gaghras. I am so excited to wear all my blouses and get some more from my sister and go totally crazy all summer.

I wait for warm weather every year to bring out my wonderful cholis to play as you may have seen here and here. Today I celebrate the birthday of one my most favourite people, (happy birthday Mummy) by spending the afternoon in a magical garden getaway. What are you wearing this spring?

Some more travel photos

"Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness" ~Mark Twain, I couldn't agree more. These are some more photos taken on our various travels in India last year, I cannot wait to go back and explore more of the beautiful country.

Winter beach walks

Sunny winter Sundays spent by the lake or ocean are the best ways to de-stress and re-examines one's priorities. And having an energetic furball just completes the picture of perfection. I have been open about my love for traditional Indian fabrics and cuts and this top or 'Kediyu' as it is called traditionally in Gujarat is one of my prized items of clothing. Last year I went to my tailor with some left over scrap of bright green 'Bandhani' fabric that was too little to be used for much and demanded a Kediyu and he made me this. I love it so much I have qualms about washing it in the machine. I cannot wait to go back this year and get more made.

This top is very commonly seen worn by men in Gujarat and elaborate versions are worn for the Navaratri festival during the fall harvest. I can't really see myself waiting for holidays to wear what I like and therefore I wear these kind of tops all year round. I mean once you've found something you love, have continued being obsessed by it for decades, there isn't much point in wearing it every once in a while.

Some travel photos

Travelling makes for such great pictures don't you think? I could look through travel blogs for hours and not get bored, the best feeling is to be packing for a new adventure, looking forward to the exploring and quiet moments of beauty. These pictures were taken travelling through little towns in Gujarat and stir the wanderlust in me soo bad.

Telling one's unique story through captured moments while the travelling magic courses through one's system is beyond exhilarating. I have noticed I keep collecting photos and things that inspire the wanderlust in me and can't wait to one day take-off and just keep going at any pace I choose. *Sighs wistfully while ironing shirt for work.*