I’d like to think the world has finally
reached its peak French Girl obsession with these bags of the moment. Straw,
wicker, raffia – woven bags are officially everywhere! And they’re not just
styled by the beach, you see! Have you seen a style influencer carry it with
her winter wardrobe last season? Do you think they match? Probably not. But
does it look cool? Hands down, yeah! :D
If you’re into anything vintage,
by now you’d know that this is actually a seasonally-backward trend. French
actress Jane Birkin was probably the inspiration for living this 24/7 fishing
basket life. She styled it with everything (even with a cocktail dress at
Cannes Film Festival mind you!). And I intend to do the same with my recently
acquired basket bag from Mango. It has its advantages.
Everywhere I went, strangers from
all walks of life, from the sales girl at the grocery, random people in the gym
to the hotel receptionist in Jakarta, went out of their way to praise my basket
bag. I honestly think it’s one of the reasons why those little girls donned in
white telekung solat took a photo of me (as though I’m a celebrity lol) while
passing through a mosque in Jakarta. Hehe.
It’s that one bag I couldn’t pack
away with my floppy or wide-brim hats as they go so well together as proven by
the three looks below. Oh, and a floral dress. And you’re about to see more of
it in my summer escapades. :D
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| Dress: Zaful (see here); Bag/ Hat/ Sandals: Mango |
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| Dress: Rosegal (see post here); Bag/Hat: Mango |
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| Dress/ Bag/ Hat: Mango |
