Saturday 20 August 2011

Jennie goes to Bollywood

The other week whilst chucking random words into the eBay search engine I happened upon a stunning traditional three piece outfit.
The seller had listed it as an 'African skirt suit' but after seeing the fabulous attire some of the guests wore at the wedding Christina of Fashion's Most Wanted attended a while back, I just knew that it had to be Indian.
I think that this slight listing faux-pas worked very much in my favor as I had no competition.
I've seen similar outfits going for considerably more, so needless to say I'm chuffed to bits.
The outfit is made up by a Lehenga (skirt), a choli (top) and a massive dupatta (shawl wrap).
It is in pristine condition and finished to a very high standard.
Lucky old me, that's all I can say, it's flipping gorgeous!
Here I've teamed it with some ornate bindis, quirky Indian earrings & loads of bangles all from the car boot sale.
You can see in the pics that the dress I was wearing before was slightly tight in the waist region ;)
It has to be said that I wouldn't normally pick a garment that puts my midriff on display but for this stunning outfit I'll make an exception.
I feel like I should be Bollywood dancing ;)
The skirt is very long and as such would be quite tricky to incorporate into an everyday outfit but the choli top could certainly be worn with a shorter skirt or some trousers.
Here are some glorious close-up pics...
Hope everyone is having a fabulous weekend.
I'm off to scoff some Bombay mix & crack open a bottle of non-alcoholic Indian Cobra beer, cheers or A la sature as they say in India ;)
Lot's of love,
Jennie
xXx


10 comments:

Anonymous said...

so beautiful! I love oriental fashion!

Helga said...

Holy shite,that is fecking amaaaaazing,Jen!!! You look stunning in it,too!Fantastic score,wait til Vix gets a load of it! Your hair looks gorgeous,too!
Love! XXX

Rose&Bird said...

That's a gorgeous outfit and you look stunning in it! I always fancied a sari myself, but I have nowhere to wear one!

Unknown said...

That is just beautiful Jennie - and you look AMAZING in it. I love the colours and the fullness of the skirt. And HELLO to your abs!

Sarah xxx

Nelly said...

Love it and it suits you so much.

Penny Dreadful Vintage said...

Gorgeous x

Perdita Tinsel said...

That really suits you, looks fantastic.

doradadama said...

Amor,
You Indian princessa, love how gorgeous the colors are. you have a bitchin body amor.
your poses are superb.
you can wear the skirt with any of your glorious tops.
the gold and turquoise jewelry matches beautifuly.

Jessica said...

This outfit is amazing beyond belief! GOD I would love to strut around in that stuff! You look like an absolute dream...

Hugs&Kisses

Mo said...

I agree with everyone else, gorgeous outift and you look stunning wearing it.