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Fantastic rainy day ideas… for Byron Bay
What a great opportunity to showcase the best of what Australia has to offer – rail, hail or shine. I was fortunate enough to experience Byron in the middle of summer, during a tropical thunderstorm. That meant days of rain, humidity with sporadical peaks of sunshine. However, with help from Evolution Concierge & Tourism Australia the weather didn’t stop me from having lots of fun! Headed to Byron for a tan, surf and relax? Aren’t we all! If the weather isn’t on your side… here are a few suggestions to keep...
read moreMade for Montreal
Guest Writer & Stylist: Davina www.geniusstyle.com.au I heart Montreal…. I spent two great years living in Montreal, Canada and it truly is a lovely town. The old world cobblestone streets mixed in with modern cosmopolitan edge – this is a city that may not be well known for being a shopping destination, but these are four of the best stores and malls that the locals love. Harmony Code 123 Mount Royal Ave. West Montreal H2T 2S9 For vintage accessories, boho dresses, and gorgeous embellished sandals and flats, check out...
read moreSummer Holiday Competition with NFJ Collection!
These upcoming holidays the Princess with a Backpack team are running our biggest comp to date! To celebrate the release of the Nicole Fendel Jewellery summer collection, sign up to the NFJ mailing list before 30th November and you will go in the draw to win a fabulous NFJ gift pack valued at $500. Complete your summer holiday with some great accessories. You know by now I’m a huge fan of simple, lightweight packing and accessories are key when trying to mix-n-match or spice up any outfit. The new NFJ range consists of sophisticated...
read moreMaxed out! Packing essentials – dressing the part
Seems that there have been lots of requests to post something about what to wear and how to rearrange your wardrobe when it comes to Religious Cities… well, lucky for us that the current fashion trends can work a treat here! Take for example the Maxi dress or skirt – suits your style and can also work for you when you visit more religious and conservative cities such as the Middle East, Turkey, Cambodia, Micronesia.. Take some tips from our fave shopping website Net-a-porter! Remember shoulders, cleavage, knees should all be...
read moreShopping in ‘Nam
My faves; Saigon (HCMC) - Song A range of gorgeous treads and homewears… making your home look like a holiday - My Way Love this store! Homewears and etc from esentric to classic deco. - Gaya (Fabulous Interiors) Slick lifestyle one-stop-shop. Everything from clothes, accessories, kitchenwear, bed linen. A must for lovers of...
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WA Gallery Gallery. Store. Fabulousness. Just adore this tore.. filled with treasures and one off pieces from Cambodia and around the globe. A must! FCC Angkor. Pokambar Ave, Siem Reap, Cambodia McDermott Gallery Gorgeous Art gallery right next to WA. Pop in and have a look or go for a guide art tour with the gallery curator Wanderlust www.wanderlustcambodia.com Great clothes, homewares and accessories.. perfect for any Princess. Night Markets www.angkornightmarket.com Amazing amazing bargains. Go 15mins before closing to...
read moreShopping in Saigon
Hot n steamy Saigon has some serious shopping for you to dig your heels into… Lets start with L’Usine… love love love it! A mix of New York’s Balthazar and a touch of Gorman… fused together by the Moleskin and Luxe Guide collection brings together the store/restaurant that is L’Usine. Even getting there is cool. Walk to the back of an art arcade alleyway, and up the stairs and enter. Filled with great looking people and people to look at – travelling by yourself or with a group –...
read moreVintage heaven in Cape Town
After every visit to Capetown, more and more is discovered cementing it’s place as the number one city to visit. This time, it was the realisation that vintage clothing in Capetown (a valuable commodity in some cities) has not adjusted it’s prices to what they are in other places – vintage shopping as it should be. Result! Words: Zoe Brown from www.anybodysomebodynobody.com Here are my picks for the best vintage shopping in CT: Kalk Bay If you take a 25 minute drive out of the city you arrive into Kalk Bay – a sleepy beach town full...
read moreRefresher Course: Packing light 101
There’s no better feeling than traveling light. You know when you get to your destination and open your case, you’ve packed too much. How can we possibly wear all the outfits we’ve packed, and leave room for lots of wonderful overseas shopping? Well, you can’t and trust me – you don’t want to! Here are a few basics for your upcoming escape: 1. Pack light, buy there Don’t lug around a huge bag of toiletries. Your best items to pack are toothbrush & paste, Bio-oil (moisteriser) and Cetaphil (body and...
read moreOlivia Chantecaille – Hot Beauty Tips Now
The Gorgeous Olivia gives us her insider tips Three essential products for every woman’s makeup bag…”Lip Chic: the formula is fresh and the colours always flattering. Bio Lift Concealer: reapply throughout the day to refresh your look. Faux Cils Mascara: for mega lashes that never clump”. “When I fly I always put our Chantecaille Jasmine and Lily Healing Mask on my face like a cream. It creates an invisible protective barrier on my face that prevents my skin from dehydrating and I land looking miraculouly...
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