Travel: Dreaming of {India}

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

I have been dreaming of going to India for a while now. My BF's parents have made several trips there over the past 7 years that I have known them, and I wanted desperately to go, but the timing never worked out quite right. I have always been awed by the beautiful beadwork and bright colours that Indian outfits display and the bold jewelry that matches perfectly. I got the privilege of wearing a few outfits over the years and when I attended a family wedding, and it was so much fun! We are getting ready to go to another wedding in a few weeks and I just picked up my very first saree. It is absolutely beautiful and I can't wait to show you! Although a blonde haired, blue eyed dutch girl does look a little strange in an indian saree, I don't care. I've realized that as long as you stand tall with confidence in whatever you are wearing, people will notice you first, not the outfit. Here's a few inspiring pictures and some of the outfits I have worn in the past. Take a cue from these beautiful women on how to use colour in your spring wardrobe. Enjoy!
 Holi: A religious Spring celebration. Is celebrated by people throwing coloured powder and coloured water at each other.
Procession of women after a Hindu wedding
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Images via Google.com/Holi/images and Littleredpurse.blogspot.com
Text via Wikipedia.com/Holi

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18 Responses to “Travel: Dreaming of {India}”

  1. Debbie Baker BurnsApril 13, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    I hope a trip to India is in your future. I think the culture is beautiful and you look beautiful in your sari!

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  2. Gorete SousaApril 13, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Great Post and Blog!!! lovely
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  3. CollectionsApril 13, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    You look beautiful in that sari! They celebrate Holi at columbia university and my friends used to come back to our dorm covered in that powder! Even after staying in the shower they couldn't get it out from everywhere! haha it looks like so much fun I never joined unfortunately but I know they had a blast. I've also always wanted to go to India it seems like it would be amazing.

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  4. NicolettaApril 13, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Like it. I hope you will go to India as soon as possible <3

    NIcollette from:
    http://touch-your-style.blogspot.com/

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  5. withloveyolieApril 13, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    you look just as an indian girl...beautiful!
    great blog:)

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  6. UnknownApril 13, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    India IS amazing! its def an assault on your sense but in a good way! I have been to Chennai, Agra, Delhi and a cpl other places.

    Love it!

    Britt+Whit

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  7. this free birdApril 13, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    you look beautiful in your sari...I just love it on you! Wouldn't it be great to go to India and take part in that coloured powder/water activity? Amazing!!

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  8. GretchTMApril 13, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Great photos! You and your boyfriend look good together. I hope you visit India soon!

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  9. CatherineApril 13, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    wow, I'd like to go there, one day! <3

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  10. FRANKIE HEARTS FASHIONApril 13, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    You look beautiful in those pics! Loving that color on you...xo

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  11. RaquelApril 13, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Hi Leah (love your name!).I'd be so glad if we follow us each other! You're such a beutiful girl and your blog is amazing!!!
    Your indian dress is stunning!I'm in love with the second pic and with the bracelets too!
    Have a nice day,darling!
    Lots of love from Spain,
    Raquel

    www.glamaphone.blogspot.com

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  12. SarahApril 13, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    You look absolutely gorgeous! Going to India would be amazing.

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  13. elizApril 13, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    :-) You look great! I have never worn a saree but I love them!

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  14. TaylorApril 13, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Those colors are amazing! I love your sari! (By the way, you look freakishly like my cousin Caitlin... like, you could be her doppleganger! I just swiped a pic of her off my sister's facebook and uploaded it to my flickr:

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/taylorwearseverything/5617484069/

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  15. UnknownApril 14, 2011 at 1:52 AM

    I think you look BEAUTIFUL in them! india is such a gorgeous country, and I absolutely love the colors :) what a cool opportunity to wear them!

    xoxo

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  16. CHLOE and JESSICAApril 14, 2011 at 3:56 AM

    really so so beautiful! you look amazing! lovooovvee these photos!
    xoxo

    http://www.leatherlaceblog.com/

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  17. Rebecca JaneApril 15, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    These images are beautiful! And you look lovely in that sari, just gorgeous! I have dreamed of going to India as well for AGES. One of my close friends is there now working for an aid organization and I am super jealous. I would love to go someday. She did promise to bring me back a sari at least!

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  18. danielleApril 20, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    i love this post! didn't see it yesterday when i stopped by! you look great in indian clothing! my mom + sister went to india last year and loved it. the food, the culture, the people - nothing but rave reviews!
    now following. stop by and do the same if you like :) i'm looking forward to more cool posts like this (haven't seen anything like this anywhere on the multiple blogs i follow!)

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