Inspiration from India and holiday tips

Recently, I have just returned from my trip to India, and was totally inspired by the Asian distinctive designs, from colourful saree’s to beautiful embellished cushions and bed throws, everything was hand-crafted and unique! Therefore, I have decided to write about the fashion I witnessed and share with you, where you can obtain Asian inspired items on the high-street. I will also get you prepared for your holiday, by ensuring you have all the glamorous essentials! One of my favourite markets was the Arpora market, here you could observe and purchase hand-crafted clothes, home furniture and jewellery! It was really spectacular and everything was so cheap!

(Arpora night market: fliCkr)

(Arpora night market: fliCkr)

(topshop £32)

(My photos: Bed throw and cushions: India) Prior to the holiday, I was looking everywhere for a pair of Aladdin pants. Last year, it was really accessible to purchase them from most cheap retailers on the high-street, such as New- Look and Primark, but this year I couldn’t find a pair anywhere! Luckily, I was spoilt for choice in India and they came in all sorts of patterns and colours, I definitely think that people should invest in a pair before they set off on their travels!

(Aladdin pants: Goa, around 200 rupee’s (£1.32))

(New Look, £16.99)
During my trip at the spice farm in Goa, I asked one of the Hindu girls who worked there if she could kindly teach me on how to put a Saree, it was definitely a lot more complicated than what I thought! I bought a stunning saree at the Anjuna market, which was coral and gold (that seemed to be the colours which were in!) so I really wanted to learn the correct way of wearing one! I have also given myself the opportunity to wear one, as I am hosting a bollywood theme birthday party!

Also, when I returned I saw that bindi spots were in fashion, freedom jewellery sells them for £5 a pack! I think a lot of the high-street are using the Middle-East as inspiration ...

(company magazine) I did some excursions while I was out there and some of them included swimming! I thought my white bikini’s would be fine, but I was wrong! I definitely needed something more appropriate while washing an elephant and swimming in a lake, therefore I would advise anyone who may consider adventurous excursions to invest in a swimming costume!

(Ann summers) When looking in more of the exclusive shops, I saw distinctive rugs and carpets, that had such great detail on, and thought the design and texture could actually be in trend! And then... when I returned I discovered the carpet bag website! One of these is definitely on the list for next pay day!

(carpet bags £50) That reminds me... make sure if you are going somewhere tropical or exotic make sure you take a backpack, they are definitely handy and cheap enough to buy on the high-street!

Buy the third day of your holidays, when you get that sun-kissed look and your foundation becomes too light, you’re going to need another option! That’s why you need to purchase some BB cream, which is available at most beauty & health stores.It’s very light and just adds a radiant glow to you skin! Maybelline and Garnier offer the BB cream at a reasonable price!

(Maybelline BB cream: around £9.99) A lot of places in Africa and Asia often have a lot of dusty areas, and flip-flops are the worst  type of shoes you could possibly wear, so make sure you invest in a pair of espadrilles or some TomToms!

(google images Primark £4) Lastly, to make sure your looking glamorous anywhere in the world, I recommend you save your penny’s and buy a pair of Ray-Bans!

(Ray-Bans (Aviator style), ASOS, £120) Hope this has helped! Lots of Love x