Tattoos are everywhere these days (this girl was photographed in Vancouver) and they get braver and braver. The whole-neck tattoo effect is pretty eye-catching… the hair, too. A very pretty girl, and I liked that she’s called Agnes which to me has an old-fashioned ring to it and seems a little at odds with her look.
Sartorially dangerous territory I have to say, dressing for weddings. People tend to go crazy on colour and pattern, thinking that they must look ‘cheerful’. Now call me awkward, but I like to be different (always have), and I believe that on the contrary, all black (yes, highly controversial) can look great at a wedding (as long as it’s stylish and/or formal enough, and as long as it’s clear that you’re not there in any sort of wicked stepmother capacity).One thing that incenses me is when people dictate what people should wear to their weddings. It’s like colour-themed Christmas tree decorations but more sinister. I heard of one bride (not one of my friends, I hasten to add) who decreed that no-one was to wear any hemline above the knee, and nothing risquee. I mean, seriously? The bride will ALways be the centre of attention and any bride scared of her friends outshining her either has some serious mental issues or some not very nice friends. Anyway, back to the pictures, a couple of ideas for wedding outfits not along the usual lines… my style maven friend Stephanie is wearing a cream summer trilby, a great alternative to a ‘weddingy’ hat or (god forbid) a fascinator (do you really want to look like an Essex girl going to Ascot?) and I’m wearing a plain-ish dress made more interesting (and yes, cheerful) by some pops of colour. Stephanie avoids colour completely and keeps her clutch and shoes neutral (you can’t beat a bit of snakeskin for style). We both came in for a little bit of light hearted flak for wearing dresses that were on the edge of decency for the occasion (a lovely, traditional church wedding) but all in all, I think we did okay. All of my accessories, incidentally, were super cheap (H&M, River Island etc). Socks and sandals is another sartorial minefield but hey, sometimes you have to take a risk! The only thing I would avoid wearing as a guest would be a white or cream dress (without accessorising it clear out of the bridal look zone) so think out of the box, get away from the multicoloured print dresses, and be a stylish wedding guest!
xx Nomad Thief xx
My favourite wardrobe staple – boyfriend jeans. Teamed with a frenchy jumper, a neckerchief and some daps. Et voila!
A charming, beautiful, friendly girl from Seoul who I met by chance at Shepherds Bush. Boots – Isabel Marant, watch – Paul Smith, vest top – Bel Air, shorts or clutch (actually I can’t remember which, good job am not a journalist) – Alexander Wang, jewellery – various, bought in Korea and Berlin. Loved her nails (the ones next to the little fingers painted a contrasting colour) and that she was so groomed yet super cool and casual looking.
Hvar town on Hvar has something special. In the night, it’s full of life – pumping music from the bars around the harbour’s edge, megayachts parked up right outside. Carpe Diem and BB (Bad Boys? Big Boobs? you get the idea of the sort of place) are where most of the action is for drinking and dancing. If you follow the path around past what looks like the end of the harbour you’ll find some great restaurants where you can get fantastic lobster and fish.
But for me, Hvar is at its most beautiful in the daytime. The Suncani Hvar Amfora hotel, 5 minutes walk around the corner from the harbour, is a great place to stay – away from the nightlife and the view is superb. From here, take a walk around the bay past little stalls selling lavender and jewellery and local art, to the main square and then up up up the street called Kroz Grodu, past some lovely little boutiquey shops (Tanja Curin etc) and onto the path leading up to the Spanjola fortress. It’s a beautiful walk with agaves, olive trees, cacti, and an incredible view from the top.
During the daytime, pick up one of the boats (from outside BB) that shuttle back and for to Palmizana (60HRK per person return). Palmizana is one of those places which somehow has a hippy, laid back vibe whilst (at Meneghello at least) still serving top class food and wine. Hang out on the rocks tanning or in Laganini beach bar, and swim in the clear blue water, taking care to avoid the sea urchins.
If you don’t want to go far from your hotel, head to Bonj les bains, where you can get loungers on the seafront and order fantastic steak tartare and club sandwiches and mohitos to be delivered to your side, and have a snooze or waddle to the edge and down the ladder for a swim.
The Ultra music festival just had it’s inaugural event at the Amfora (the first 2 nights of the festival were held in Split) and is due to feature every summer. Worth going to if you like house music and a chilled, friendly, extremely international beach party vibe. See the pictures here.
A great friend took me to this fantastic little shop a few steps up from the main square of Hvar town, the shop of Tanja Curin. And my great husband bought me a beautiful 3rd wedding anniversary necklace there! Featured here. The shop blew me away. I just had to do a post on it, I felt her work was so special and gorgeous. Really worth going if you’re ever in Hvar on Hvar (no, that’s not a typo.) The shop assistant, Ana-Maria, was super nice too. And also gorgeous!
This girl just had something! What a great smile…
