In the final instalment of the Thailand travelogue (which took so much longer to post than I thought/hoped) I've adapted the Koh Samui travel wardrobe for our stay in Bangkok. The city impressions are a mix of pictures from markets, restaurants and the beautiful interior decoration Christian Lacroix designed for the hotel we stayed in (SO Sofitel).
Combining the long skirt I wore in the evenings at Koh Samui with a sleeveless top for a daytime look.
Street food at the Old Siam Plaza food market (click here to see more)
Long floral dress (Lewie by Theory) dressed casually
A dachshund (!) sculpture in celebration of the Year of the Dog at the entrance to the glitzy Siam Paragon shopping mall. If you love Dachshunds, click here to see or follow my boys' adventures!
Same dress as above, accessorized for the evening with a Kelly Pochette in black croc and black lizard Charniere bracelet by Hermes.
Street vendor in Chinatown
The floor-length dresses worked just as well in Bangkok as in the beach resort, only that in the city I wore them with strappy sandals instead of flats. For a mid-winter holiday, long dresses have the added benefit of covering winter white legs.
The rooftop pool at our hotel was a lovely place to relax after spending the day walking the bustling streets of Bangkok
This fringed and hand-embroidered cotton poncho was a Bangkok find and works just as well at the hotel's poolside as it did on Koh Samui.
The modern and elegant Ma Maison restaurant (the menu is Thai, despite the French name) is set in the romantic gardens of the Nai Lert Park Heritage Home and surrounded by lush trees and manicured lawns. It was another great tip from our friends, with whom we enjoyed a wonderful dinner there.
Same dress as worn in Koh Samui, but with a smaller and dressier summer bag
Room with a view
The beautiful silk chiffon kaftan dress is another Bangkok find.
The SO Sofitel's staff uniform, designed by Christian Lacroix
Lounge with a view
Top and jeans as worn in Koh Samui
Black and white with gold
Ma Maison: 2 Wireless road, Swissotel Nai Lert Park Bangkok, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330.
Tel: +66 2 655 4773
SO Sofitel Bangkok, 2 North Sathorn Road, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500. Tel +66 2624 0000
www.so-sofitel-bangkok.com
Park Society Restaurant: on the 29th floor of the SO Sofitel.
Tel: +66 2 624 0000
Old Siam Plaza Food Hall: Wang Burapha Phirom, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200. Open from 10 am to 8 pm www.theoldsiam.co.th
SO envious of ladies with the right bust size for those caftans. Usually I like having the measurements I do, but not today!
ReplyDeleteLOVE seeing your highlights of your trip to Bangkok along with your wardrobe tips. Very comprehensive and fun to read and study.
ReplyDelete:-) Thank you for sharing your lovely holiday memories, dear MaiTai!
ReplyDeleteAs always I'm impressed with your wardrobe styles and combination possibilities.
I wish I could wear the caftan, but unfortunately it won't fit me... boo-hoo-hoo :-(
Have a very HAPPY week!
Claudia :-)
Well, all I can say is that you and your lovely travel wardrobe certainly complimented both the beach resort and downtown Bangkok. You looked lovely in every shot.
ReplyDeleteI'm impressed with the jewelry wardrobe - wow! I'm so lazy when I travel and wear the same watch, a couple of rings, and maybe a pair of earrings EACH AND EVERY DAY. I must work on upping my game. I am an accessories disgrace!
Thanks for sharing your marvelous and colorful trip.
Love to you,
Jerrine
You are right, dear Jerrine- it’s absolutely worth upping the game when I see MaiTais pictures! Amazing how a single piece of jewellery can change the look of an outfit...and alas, a necklace is more lightweight than a pair of shoes! But I can’t claim that my holiday jewellery is travelling in such style...Maybe I need to add the bracelets first and then the case?
DeleteDear MaiTai, it’s always a pleasure to see your collages and learn from your ideas - you certainly visited Bangkok in a very refined and yet easy going wardrobe. Bravo! I dread my next packing game- I‘m never that organised and think about different looks I want to create. It’s more of grabbing all my current favourites, and adding as little shoes and bags as possible. Thanks so much for your inspirational style sheets and lovely holiday snapshots.
Love, Katja
Dearest Mai Tai,
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy your travel logs so much. They are so inspiring! In this post, especially like your blue and white dress. It looks beautiful on you! Congratulations on all your new pieces. I am sure they will be a great success. I've just come home from a sunny week in Porto. Wishing you a lovely week ahead and sending you much love, Manuela
I doNOT have to worry about YOU skipping around TOWN in your EXERCISE PANTS!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS each and every photo......I especially like the long dresses!
AND THE GEORGE HANDBAG!!!!!!!!!
XX
Wowzer, darling, you have the packing and pairings down to an art!
ReplyDeleteI must admit to being in the same camp as Jerrine and Katja! Yes, maybe we do need to start with the accessories and pack fewer clothes! I hate packing with a passion! Your style sheets make it look so easy! I am calling you next time I pull out the suitcase!
Always in style no matter the locale!
Mwahs and love,
T xx