The influence of Asian exoticism has inspired fashion designers over decades. This season is no different from previous ones. For F/W 2013, the combination of oriental prints and modern outfits has been spotted on the runways. Below are some of my favourite pieces available now. The background photos were taken during my recent trip through China in Guilin.
Beaded resin and gold-plated necklace by Kenneth Jay Lane
Fawi wandering river strapless dress
by Mary Katrantzou
Embellished tank top with Asian garden print 
by Balmain
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Via style.com and © Sandra Bauknecht
Cycling amongst the countless lotus fields and green peaks of Guangxi province in Southern China, I experienced a beauty so unique it has inspired painters and poets for centuries. Passing the minority villages, I got up close and personal with people in their everyday lives. I even went with my bike on a river raft. This cycle adventure is rural China at its absolute best!
My look: Printed tee by Happiness is a 10$ Tee, sunglasses by Katie Grand ♥ HOGAN and pants by Casall.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
On Wednesday, I flew over Kunming with Lucky Air to Guilin. From there, I took yesterday morning a boat on the beautiful Lijiang River to Yangshou. The cruise was amazing with a very interesting lunch. Have you ever tried snake wine?
The river reminded me of a jade ribbon winding among thousands of grotesque peaks. The reflections of the hills in the clear and greenish water were like bright and beautiful pictures. And I couldn’t stop taking them. Here are my favourites, enjoy!
My Féline Meow T-shirt by Brian Lichtenberg is available here. The sunglasses are by Katie Grand ♥ HOGAN.
Aboard the ship!
When the Lijiang river takes a big turn at Xingping, the beautiful scenery on the 20 Yuan note shows up.
In the boat’s fancy outdoor kitchen, the lunch was prepared.
The snake wine is produced by infusing whole snakes, perferably venemous ones, in rice wine or grain alcohol. The drink is considered an important curative and believed to reinvigorate a person according to traditional Chinese medicine.
Later, I had dinner while enjoying the beautiful sunset along the river. Another day filled with amazing impressions…
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
