Oh hello. I’m up early this morning and off to the airport, super excited to head to Bali and hang out with 12 fabulous women – Styling You readers – for six days of shopping, spa-ing and sipping cocktails.
It’s a tough gig but I think I’ve spent most of my adult life qualifying for the task.
It was actually quite cool in Brisbane yesterday, strange for late October, so I know that the heat and humidity of Bali will feel like an assault.
As my good friend and one half of the SY community manager team, Kirsten, says, there is only one thing for it … adopt a tropical juice cleanse on arrival. By juice cleanse she endorses starting at the top of the cocktail list and working your way down.
Other ways to keep your cool? Stay in the pool. And if you really have to get out of the pool, dress in cool, comfortable fabrics that breathe with you.
This Model and Me post offers just that – an a-line, tunic-style dress from Rasaleela.
Rasaleela is designed in Australia, and (designer) Trish Louey travels the globe to find her design inspiration. Unique, often vintage-inspired and ethnic prints have become part of Rasaleela’s signature style.
The model
Rasaleela Zoe tunic in Marais print $79.95
and me
Rasaleela Zoe tunic dress (I’m wearing size XL) | FRANKiE4 Footwear NiKKi heels
I love everything about this dress.
The print is captivating, inspired by the vintage vibe of the Parisian district of the same name.
The base colour is so fresh. Add navy into the mix and I’m there.
This style of dress is my style of dress. It’s an a-line, longer tunic style that skims the body but also shows shape as it skims.
It’s true to size. I’ve got size 16 hips and the size XL I’m wearing just skims my hips.
I love the small v-neck and gathered, cap sleeve for an easy summer style that is suitable for over swimwear or dressed up for lunch.
The fabric is 100% viscose so beautifully breathable when the heat is on.
So tell me, is this your type of dress? What’s your go-to frock style when the heat is on?
* These pieces were gifted to me for editorial consideration. Full disclosure policy here.
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This dress looks really nice on you Nikki. Can you tell I am a bit behind with my SY reading (and possibly missing you a little bit)?!!!
I’m missing you too x
You always look so fabulous in a tunic dress and this one is no exception. It’s gorgeous! Also loved your commitment to the Juice Cleanse while in Bali. Apart from shopping in air conditioned comfort, it’s the only way to beat the heat x
I’m extremely committed to an international juice cleanse … bonus was the enforced 24 detox on my return 🙂 x
These colours look fabulous on you!
Thanks Jess!
YES. Love this kind of dress, easy to wear but still flattering and fresh! Loving the print on this one.
Thanks Beth – awesome shape and print!
Beautiful dress Nikki I am a big fan of the shift dress too!
Safe travels and can’t wait to see your photos from Bali on IG Xx
Thanks so much Lisa … we will have a great time! x