Bollywood!

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Dress: Anthea Crawford taffeta

Wedges: Betts for Her suede lace-up

Bag: Novo patent

Scarf: Gift, vintage silk/linen (from India)

Bangles: Gift, silver, gold, bead (from India)

Watch: Guess silver

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After some technical difficulties, I'm finally posting some pictures of the amazing outfit I wore to a sublime Bollywood performance last year! (I know, I know, it's hard to believe how fast this year seems to be slipping away... Tempus Fugit & all that, I suppose...) 

Indian fashion & traditional dress is so inspirational with its vibrant, saturated colours; spiritual patterns & opulent jewellery pieces & I hope I have managed to capture the "vibe" with this look, centred around a stunning raspberry taffeta dress from Anthea Crawford with its bateau neckline, capped sleeves, origami bow waist detail & below-the-knee hemline.

Rather than a pair of court shoes or platforms, I decided to add a little "edge" with a pair of black suede lace-up wedges from Betts for Her & carried a boxy Novo handbag made from shiny patent & augmented with silver hardware.

When it came to jewellery, more was definitely more! I loaded my arm with a stack of beaded bangles that a friend brought back from India - perfect for adding some daytime sparkle & the ideal accompaniment to my "Hamsa Hand" fake tattoo from Sportsgirl.

Finally, I wrapped a gorgeous silk/linen printed scarf (purchased by a friend at the markets in Mumbai) around my neck in a contrasting intense orange hue with raspberry accents, providing cohesion by drawing all of the elements of the look together.

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