Karen Walker Helter Skelter

After lusting over these babies for far to long I decided to take the plunge and purchase my first pair of designer sunglasses. I ordered them from Shopbop at American prices to help soften the blow to my pocket. However, once my shades arrived at my doorstep I feel instantly head over heels and the cost was never thought of again. I am the type of person who likes to have a collection of sunglasses and change them around with my mood but since I started wearing my Karen Walkers I can't bare to wear anything else. I'll admit the decision to upgrade my shades had nothing to do with quality and everything to do with style and design. That being said the quality of these sunglasses in comparison to the 'cheap' onces I used to wear is so noticeable I was surprised. The frames are sturdy with a firm yet comfortable fit and the lens is crisp, clear and gives my world a nice polarize effect. I might also add that I was very impressed with the shipping form Shopbob. It was free and fast my favorite qualities in online shopping! I have a feeling that my love affair with my Karen Walker Helter Skelters is one that will go the distance. Hey I think it might have even transformed me from a affordable sunglass colector into a one pair of investment frames kind of gal. 

Koh Phi Phi

I think it's safe to say that Koh Phi Phi is one of my favourite places in the world. Arriving in Phi Phi to a glorious sunset, after a week of non-stop tropical rain on Samui and Phangan, was an omen to how wonderful this stretch of the trip was going to be. I have never been so excited to see blue sky as I was waking up on our first morning here. We made up for the lack of sun by soaking in as much as possible. Kayaking, boat trips, private beaches, snorkelling, sun bathing and floating in crystal waters were among the activities we got up to. As well as ticking all the boxes for natural beauty the town of Koh Phi Phi Don is equally amazing. Due to it's small size no cars or motorcycles are allowed on the island. This leaves the town full of winding alley sized streets bustling with boutiques, markets, bars and restaurants. One morning we stumbled across a cafe called Phi Phi Bakery and were amazed to find the best coffee I have ever tasted in Asia. We came back here every morning for breakfast and found out that the owner lived in Melbourne for three years which explained a lot! After all it's hardly paradise for me with out expresso. If you only plan on having a small trip to Thailand or don't fancy moving around to much on vacation I would recommend Phi Phi as the place to go closely followed by Koh Samet. 

Bangkok!

Refreshed from our lovely time in Koh Samet Adam and I headed off to the bustling city of Bangkok. I know quite a few people who have said Bangkok is not their cup of tea, but for me there is something about this city that I really like. Between friends new and old, amazing food, shopping and the partying I have always had such a good time in Bangkok. This visit was no different as we meet up with our good friends from back home Nat and Dan. I had a great time wondering, and partying, in Khao San and Ramburitti Road. We found the most adorable little cafe on Ramburitti that actually had an expresso machine and staff that understood how to work it. Obviously as we all love our coffee we were delighted by this find. The staff here were so friendly and polite, they even drew us little maps of the area inculding tips on what to see and do. One of the tips we took from them was to visit the weekend market referred to by locals as The JJ Market. This market is the largest in the world so it's not surprising the only photo I had of the day was me looking rather sleepy. If you don't allow the size of JJ overwhelm you then it's definitely worth going to. Nat and I snapped up a lot of bargins so stay tuned for a Haul Video on both our YouTube channels. 

Adam - http://adamsherman.com.au/

Nat - http://www.youtube.com/user/collectingcats

Dan - http://www.youtube.com/user/regulardan?feature=plcp

Koh Samet

Back in February I managed to get my hands on some incredibly inexpensive flights to Thailand. My boyfriend, Adam, and I have previously visited Thailand three years ago and completely fell in love with the country. When the opportunity of returning arrived we both jumped at the chance. Booking almost a year in advance meant that excitement and anticipation mounted to staggering heights  To be quite honest with you fantasies of Thai beaches and massages were the only thing that got me through the last semester of university! Koh Samet, our first destination, completely lived up to the hype I created in my imagination and so much more. Sunsets, crystal clear waters, incredible food and a harrowing off road dirt bike adventure virtually sums up our time on the island. Adam and I both never wanted to leave and even considered postponing our return to Bangkok. however as we were due to meet up with some friends in the capitol we begrudgingly left our island paradise. 

If you are ever in Thailand I highly recommend you take the four hour journey out of Bangkok to Koh Samet. The island, whilst having resorts and restaurants aplenty, is not as developed as other Thai islands and the relaxed and laid back atmosphere is almost impossible to articulate. 

Oh How I Want!

Mulberry Baywater Bag, Burberry Trench, Valentino Wallet, Tibi Shirt, Charlotte Olympia Kitty Flats and Balmain Leather Jacket.

It's that time of year again when all the fashion minds congregate in New York, London, Millan and Paris for a little thing called fashion week. Like every other fashion obsessed girl I have been glued to my laptop and iphone trying to feel like I am experiencing everything firsthand. Instead of showing you my favorite collections or street style snaps like every other blogger in the universe I thought I would show my wish list. You may have already noticed that none of these items have graced the catwalk over the last few weeks. Even though I am awed by the new collections and shows when it comes to splurging on designer items I am more drawn towards classic pieces. So if I had endless amounts of money to splurge these are the items I would rush out to get my hands on. I think the most outrageously priced item here, and the one I am pining for most is the beautiful Balmain Jacket. Maybe one day I will be lucky enough to call one of these babys mine.

Have you been keeping up with the fashion week action? 

Tell me your highlights or fantasy wardrobe xx