Dawn

Dawn

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Dress: Club Monaco (similar here and here); Shoes: Adidas Stan Smith; Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs (similar)

After visiting the Grand Palace in Bangkok at noon, when it was swarming with people, my brother and I decided to visit Wat Arun, Bangkok’s oldest temple, at sunrise in order to avoid crowds and get the best possible pictures. We woke up painstakingly early, and as I was peeling myself off ofΒ my cozy bed, I was having second thoughts.

We took a tuk tuk to the temple, and as soon as I laid eyes on it, I lost my ability to breathe. I’ve visitedΒ so many ancient monuments, but nothing as otherworldly as this. I felt like I’d stepped into another time and couldn’t have been more ecstatic about our decision to come early and have the temple all to ourselves. I feel so lucky to have been able to shoot this look at such a stunning location with so much history behind it.

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  1. January 11, 2016 / 10:50 am

    What a stunning dress and I love how you dressed it down and made this look a casual but clean and put together one with the sneakers!

    Rae | Love from Berlin

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 11, 2016 / 11:53 am

      Thanks Rae, so glad you like the look! xo

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 13, 2016 / 8:47 am

      Thanks lovely, so happy you like it! xo

  2. Alanda
    January 11, 2016 / 12:57 pm

    Stunning look babe. And such a beautiful location. Are you going anywhere else besides Bangkok?

    http://www.whiteandcapsule.com

    Xxxx

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 13, 2016 / 8:46 am

      It was magical! Unfortunately this time it was only Bangkok, but I fell in love with Thailand, so I’m hoping to return to see the whole country sometime this year πŸ™‚ xo

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 13, 2016 / 8:46 am

      Thanks, lovely! It took forever to get the site up and running but am so pleased with the result πŸ™‚ xo

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 13, 2016 / 8:45 am

      Thanks Len, so glad you like it! xo

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 13, 2016 / 8:45 am

      Thanks Annie, so glad you like it! xo

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 13, 2016 / 8:44 am

      Thanks babe, your Michelin Star meal looked delicious! xo

  3. January 11, 2016 / 8:38 pm

    First off, you look incredibly GORGEOUS, Siffat! Your makeup and that dress are so lovely! As for the temple, it’s so beautiful and I’m sure it’s even more so in person! Thanks so much for sharing with us, beautiful, and I hope you’re having an amazing day and start to your week so far πŸ™‚

    XO,

    Jalisa
    http://www.thestylecontour.com

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 13, 2016 / 8:44 am

      Jalisa, your comments are always so wonderful. I can’t wait to show you more pictures of the actual temple itself when I put up my Bangkok Travel Diary! xo

  4. January 11, 2016 / 8:57 pm

    You look so perfect! You always look beautiful.
    Xox, Raysa

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 13, 2016 / 8:43 am

      Thanks Adi, so happy you like it πŸ™‚ xo

  5. January 11, 2016 / 11:49 pm

    Wow! Your dress looks amazing when walking around in this temple. The designs on the walls are the perfect backdrop for this dress. You look fantastic. Have a wonderful trip!

    Kathy
    http://www.glamsimplified.com

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 13, 2016 / 8:42 am

      Thanks Kathy, so glad you like it! The temple was so beautiful, I can’t wait to show you guys all the pictures when I post my Bangkok Travel Guide! xo

  6. January 12, 2016 / 4:50 am

    Love this look so much! Casual, yet super cute. And the location is gorgeous!

    Enclothed Cognition

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 13, 2016 / 8:42 am

      The location was absolutely magical, I was so lucky to have been able to shoot there! xo

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 13, 2016 / 8:41 am

      So glad you like it! xo

  7. January 12, 2016 / 9:16 am

    This place is amazingly beautiful and colorful (and love your dress!!)! Hope you’re have a great time Siffat! x

    V.
    http://violettedaily.com

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 13, 2016 / 8:41 am

      Thanks V! So glad you like it! xo

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 13, 2016 / 8:41 am

      I was so happy I went to Bangkok where the weather was the polar opposite of super cold Canada! xo

  8. January 12, 2016 / 9:28 am

    Such a pretty outfit! Love it!

    mystylishcorner.blogspot.ba

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 13, 2016 / 8:40 am

      Thanks girly! xo

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 13, 2016 / 8:40 am

      That’s so sweet of you to say, lovely! Can’t wait to try out your smoothie recipe πŸ™‚ xo

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 13, 2016 / 8:39 am

      So happy you like the look! And, I absolutely love your blog, your little ones are adorable! xo

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 13, 2016 / 8:38 am

      So glad you like it! xo

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 13, 2016 / 8:38 am

      Says the queen! xo

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 13, 2016 / 8:38 am

      I’m so thrilled that sneakers are in, I feel like they go with everything! xo

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 13, 2016 / 8:37 am

      Thanks girl, so glad you like it! xo

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 13, 2016 / 8:36 am

      Thanks Sabina, so glad you stopped by πŸ™‚ xo

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 13, 2016 / 8:36 am

      You know, I wasn’t even going to go to Wat Arun, but it was recommended so highly by a friend that I made sure I went – the best decision I made! xo

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 13, 2016 / 8:35 am

      Thanks love! xo

  9. January 12, 2016 / 9:01 pm

    Stunning pictures in this post! I love the softness of the white lace, and your background is perfect! I hope your time there is amazing!
    xo, jill
    http://www.BornFancy.com

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 13, 2016 / 8:35 am

      I just got back home recently, and am already planning my trip back to explore the rest of the country! xo

  10. January 12, 2016 / 9:57 pm

    I LOVE this dress, you look gorgeous and this is such a beautiful place!!!

    xo, Esther

    http://bubblesther.com

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 13, 2016 / 8:34 am

      Aww thanks Esther, so happy you like it! xo

  11. January 12, 2016 / 10:00 pm

    you’re so lucky to be exploring such a gorgeous country! that dress is lovely on you, I like how you’ve pared it down with the sneakers.


    Gem
    milkwhitemoon.blogspot.com

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 13, 2016 / 8:34 am

      Thanks love, so happy you like the look. I loved Bangkok, but I’ll have to return to explore the rest of Thailand and its boundless beauty! xo

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 13, 2016 / 8:33 am

      I still can’t get over how beautiful it was! xo

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 13, 2016 / 8:33 am

      Thanks lovely, so glad you like it! xo

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 14, 2016 / 9:40 am

      Thanks beauty, so glad you like it πŸ™‚ xo

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 14, 2016 / 9:40 am

      Too beautiful! xo

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 14, 2016 / 9:40 am

      Thanks Kathrine, hope you’re having a wonderful week! xo

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 14, 2016 / 9:39 am

      Thanks girl! xo

  12. January 13, 2016 / 3:50 pm

    You look absolutely beautiful! I love the dress, and those golden bracelets!

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 14, 2016 / 9:39 am

      Thanks lovely, so happy you like it πŸ™‚ xo

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 14, 2016 / 9:38 am

      I managed to do some shopping, but opted to eat at restaurants more than street food. The food scene in Bangkok is insane – travel diary to follow πŸ™‚ xo

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 14, 2016 / 9:38 am

      Aww, thanks lady! It was easy to take good pictures with such a gorgeous location to shoot at! xo

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 14, 2016 / 9:37 am

      Thanks! xo

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 14, 2016 / 9:37 am

      Thanks girl! It was a wonderful trip, I can’t wait to go back to explore the rest of Thailand! xo

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 14, 2016 / 9:36 am

      Bangkok was full of colourful backgrounds which worked perfectly with my minimal style πŸ™‚ xo

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 14, 2016 / 9:36 am

      So happy to hear you like it! xo

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 14, 2016 / 9:36 am

      So happy you like it! xo

  13. Heidi
    January 13, 2016 / 8:00 pm

    Loving this sporty lace look!

    Wishes & Reality

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 14, 2016 / 9:35 am

      Thanks love! xo

  14. January 14, 2016 / 5:08 am

    Babe you’re looking fabulous! Love the bright lip and that background is divine. <3

    IMAN | MANIGAZER

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 14, 2016 / 9:35 am

      Thanks girl, so happy you like it! xo

  15. January 14, 2016 / 8:11 pm

    The mosaic tiling is stunning – something only available in an historic place like this. Love the dress and those bangles – so pretty!

    xx Yasmin
    http://banglesandbungalows.com

  16. January 15, 2016 / 7:10 am

    Wat Arun looks so amazing!! Who would think it’s the oldest temple in Bangkok?? You look so stunning with the lace dress and the the sneakers. Am in so love with the Marc Jacobs bag!
    http://www.fashionstylemogul.com

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 17, 2016 / 7:35 am

      Oh it was a magical place, I can’t wait to go back and explore the whole of Thailand to see what it offers!

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 25, 2016 / 4:14 pm

      Thanks Emily! Happy Monday!

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 29, 2016 / 7:53 pm

      Thanks Amber!

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