Where? A three week trip to Southern Thailand
Exactly? The route we took started in Bangkok, to Koh Samui & Koh Pha-ngan, on to Khao Sok National Park and Krabi. We then sailed to the Andaman Coast islands of Koh Lanta and Koh Phi Phi ending in Phuket.
Companions? My gorgeous friend Lucy Main (#girls trip!)
When? December 2013 – January 2014
When to go? The best time visit Thailand is between November and February, you’ll avoid rainy season and the heat is the perfect temperature for sunbathing.

Heading out to the New Years Eve Full Moon Party in Koh Pha-Ngan

What to Wear When You’re There? Thailand
You don’t get much more chilled out, sartorially speaking than when you’re travelling around Asia! Most tourists opt for boho (global traveller) style or sporty practical styles, the heat is so intense you just want to be comfortable. Clothing wise, take the bare minimum! Must packs are a sarong which doubles up as a shawl, blanket and beach throw, cotton vests and T-shirts (mainly short sleeves but a take couple with long sleeves if you’re in the jungle), shorts, baggy trousers and bikinis (which basically become your uniform!) There are hundreds of great markets and stalls in Bangkok (specifically near Khaosan Road) where you can stock up on ‘travellers’ essentials’. A couple of smart dresses, maxi and short are also good if you’re staying in luxury hotels. Take trainers, flip flops and day to night sandals, leave the heels at home. My advice would be to buy most of it out there, it’s cheap and disposable.

Poolside clockwise from left to right:
Chakra necklace – Daisy Jewellery, Pink Bikini – Accessorize, Cats-eye sunglasses – Topshop, Crystal bracelet – Swarovski, Turquoise ring – Miss Selfridge, Raffia Bag – the boutique at The Regent Phuket Cape Panwa, Bronzer – Chanel, Metallic pink sandals – H&M.

Clockwise from left to right: 

Jewelled sandals – Zara, Neon day dress – New Look, Orchid hair piece – River Island, Bronzer – Bobbi Brown, Turquoise and gold necklace – Nikki Lissoni, Snake print bikini top – Lara Ventura, Hair oil – Moroccan Oil, Argan 6 hair serum – Redken

Me and Miss Main on the beach at Zeavola

Street Style

Here’s a street style gallery of some of the stylish people I met on my trip to Thailand, for a little bit of inspiration before you start packing:

Jordi Freeman (make up artist) looking gorgeous in a printed jumpsuit

Tropical print playsuits are perfect for this climate

What to wear to a Full Moon Party? Look no further!

David from MyOrganicHunter loves a neon accessory

Hippy chic in Koh Phi Phi

Graphic sarongs look great worn as skirts and dresses

Another printed play suit #trend

Cropped vest, batik sarong and layered bangles = easy beach elegance

Packing was shot on location at the pool villa at The Regent Phuket Cape Panwa