Trip to Bali

I have the greatest job ever! Yes I have been back to Bali again to work on my Winter 10 range for Little Fuchsia. I travelled this time with my friend Jonathan who managed to keep up with the pace pretty well and was fantastic technical and photographic support! As some of you know I have a missing link when it comes to technology – I’m a pen and paper kind of girl – so talk to me about facebook, twitter, hard drives, blab bla – I glaze over – talk to me about textiles, garment construction and movies and I’m with you 100%!

Having lunch at a great cafe in Bali with Jonathon and friend

We jumped off the plane and went straight to work with my lovely friend Elaine on my boots and bags for winter – see pics – it was sooo hot, no electricity and I’m trying on boots! Nearly melted but they look hot- charcoal and navy metallic’s – I can barely wait myself!

Working on our new leather boots and bag winter range

Also while there I spent time sourcing stunning new silk prints from my friend Marilena – see pics - for the drawstring kaftans that we have had great success with – these I am able to buy in small quantities so you don’t need to fear too many people wearing the same print. Also for those of you that have loved the strapless silk dresses – before Xmas we have a delivery of Dark Ink, Silver and Turquoise! Great NYE party dress.

Recently I have encouraged one of my best friends, Sue to follow her bliss and design her own jewellery line. Something she has wanted to do for some time – it’s all about timing! We travelled together to LA in September where Sue gathered some great references as well as pulling from her vast personal jewellery collection. She has been working with silver smiths in Hong Kong and I have also visited a work shop in Bali on her behalf – see pics - to start putting the range together. We hope to have the “Sparticles” collection launched exclusively in Little Fuchsia pre Xmas – will keep you posted.

For those of you travelling to Bali over the next few months check out the following hot spots
Accomodation in Ubud – Uma Ubud - you won’t find a more beautiful hotel, amazing value, the best food, rooms, spa, lovely staff – a must go

Cornerstore in Bali

Restaurants/Bars

Sardine Seminyak – stunning restaurant set among the rice fields
La Lucciaola – Seminyak beach, great for a sunset drink, lunch or dinner
Ku De Ta – coolest 70’s inspired beach club – hands down favourite place in Seminyak – great for any time of the day or night
The Cornerstore – local hang out in Seminyak owned by my crazy friend Sean Cosgrove – best Salad Nicoise and coffee in Bali!

Love and Smiles
Robyn
Little Fuchsiaxxx