Incredible India 3 - Beauty is pain

Angra, India
The Taj Temple


The men below were waiting for their wifes to take photos, we are all the same!

I took this photo very very quickly on the iPhone just as I entered after going through security for 15 minutes like cattle. There was so many people everywhere - don't go on weekends!

Tips for seeing the Taj Temple in agra
- hire a big van/car and make sure it is air-conditioned. always tell the driver to driver at speed, they think by driving slowly it saves fuel/ and keep aircon on. Unfortunately it will need to be a man saying this to the driver as a woman they just snap back at you.
- give driver $5 equivalent for lunch break
-bring loads of water/ snacks but NOT INTO THE actually TAJ, they will take anything away from you - even chewing gum.
- woman, please be covered up - respect the culture. the girls walking around in little tops were stared at, it is a religious temple. plus you can wear chic colourful Kaftans or harem pants!
- bring anti wipes and bug spray for the public toilets - an adventure in its own. I always gave the money to the maids before going into the toilet and they double cleared it for me! advent in itself!!!

most of all, enjoy the beauty of the temple and the hustle of people

Incredible India - The Taj - Mumbai

The Palace Lounge, Taj, Mumbai - happiest place on the world to be when it is 43C outside,reading great book and cool drinks.
The Taj Place hotel is a must if you are going to want a chilled holiday in India and worth upgrading to the old part. Unless you know diplomats (which we were luck enough to be with some) they upgrade you automatically - rockstar treatment.

pool hanging

Incredible India - Gentleman serving Gentlemen

The people of India!

This photo was taken by my mother in law at the entrance of the very amazing The Imperial, New Delhi - best afternoon tea in the world!

Incredible India 2 - The streets

The Streets

Everything you would image and more, a real burst on your senses.


The below is the last photo I took on the last day in New Delhi from a long day of shopping in a luxury  shops in the diplomatic area.
There were men everywhere and very little woman out and about. The women that were on the left of this photo selling flower necklaces near a temple.
Look at the sign the little girl is holding on the wall, my heart goes out to all the little girls I saw on the street, stay strong!

Incredible India 1

I was lucky enough to visit the most amazing country in the world - India.
The fashion, wow, where can do I start.
Just like the people, culture and streets, the style is an overdose on the senses.
As a westerner, how does one dress In Indian & what to buy in India to take home and presents.

Buy for yourself and friends
Scarfs - silk or pashmina of all colours - go for quality over quantity - I am wearing the one my mother in law bough me, lucky me.
Bags - colour, amazing leathers
Jewellery - here again op for investment pieces and spend at least $150 - not $10

Brooklyn

Yankees Hat, sneakers, ripped jeans, hoodie and big sunnies

perfect sports NYC look

The Linen Lining

THe white Linen shirt is great in hot weather and is a super chic idea for looking uber sophisticated in a casual environment.

Tips

Where?how to wear one
Pool hang - over yours bikini or one piece , heels or flats
Boat hang -with fab shorts or cropped pants, you can even throw a vest when the wind picks up
Resort Hang - with peggy pants or a sparkle mini at night
Beach Hang - tie around waist if you are brave or leave open over your bikini
anywhere when you are on holidays or weekend - as long as the weather is warm/hot

The one I am wearing in this picture is my husbands and I wore it at  the very grand hotel...The Taj Hotel in Mumbai..

Places to buy

Uniqlo, GAP, Country Road & Sportcraft have a fab range for both men and woman!
Be brave and also get another colour.