Shop Lock and Drop It

Me and the boyfriend messing about the in the sweltering heat of Bangkok

So I've been back in Bangkok for almost a week now, and the unfamiliar setting has now become quite... familiar. At first being home felt very uncomfortable; I was 'California Dreaming' as the Beach Boys said. I missed Los Angeles a lot. I missed the freedom that I had there; doing whatever I wanted, leaving my apartment at midnight for a walk, taking the metro to my friend's place, whatever. But now Bangkok seems wonderful again. The friendly people, the wonderful food, not to mention the awesome shopping that I had completely forgotten about.

Speaking of shopping, I was doing my rounds in the Siam area (for those of you not familiar with Bangkok, well, it's the shopping Mecca) and I came across this small stall. And it was like the heavens parted; a vintage stall. I have been a long time fan of vintage clothes and accessories but I have never been able to find anything to my liking. But this small little stall, probably a 2 x 4 metre stall had the best selection of vintage dresses I have ever encountered. I think I probably lodged myself in that small stall for about an hour trying on a variety of beautiful dresses. I bought two, and I went home. But there was that one red chiffon dress with built in elastic belt and long ruffled sleeves and a beautiful peter pan collar... and did I mention the delicate flower print pattern? I went back the next day hoping to see it there but, someone had taken it. But I settled for an equally as beautiful dress (in the exact same style) but with a different, bolder pattern. I've come to the conclusion Bangkok is definitely a fashion city. Did I mention how much they were selling the dresses for? Three for a mere 500 baht (about US $8).

I've also rediscovered the just plain awesome brand called 'Kloset'. This season they've paired geometric prints on chiffon and empire waist dresses and blouses and gold and bronze whimsical jewelry; a necklace I tried on was a seashell locket, opening to reveal a pearl, too cute! Alas, it was way out of my budget range and my boyfriend had to quickly pry my hands off this store before I did some serious damage on the CC. Although of course now I'm pining for this one high waisted skirt. *Sigh* But HUGE news for the Bangkok... a TOPSHOP has FINALLY OPENED! And it even has some Kate Moss TopShop items! But I was also kind of disappointed, in all honestly I would rather shop in the Thai boutiques than in TopShop, and I'm kind of surprised at myself for saying that!


What I'm wearing:


I just bought this lovely coat which is so adorable! The fabric is very thin and airy, pretty much in love at this point. I also bought a vintage Chanel purse which I am absolutely in love with!!! That's also going to be on heavy rotation this Summer. I'll post better pictures soon!

I can't wait to wear my new vintage (oxymoron?) dresses!

Ahh, I love Bangkok all over again.

P.S. Thanks everyone for the lovely, lovely comments. I will return them ALL.