Daytime Daisy to Evening Orchid
Lily Jean clothing is sold from lovely boutiques that are decorated to resemble an enchanting boudoir. Comfort and elegance is the theme, with delicious notes of frivolity thrown in for good measure.
As high season grips the island and welcomes visitors to take up residence on the beaches and banquettes of Seminyak, the mood in Bali amps up a few decibels and many are swept up into the celebratory mood of perfect weather and parties. Whether this whole shift of energy prompts part of the community to flee to the hills or to join in the fun really doesn’t matter. August is party time on Bali, and this provides the best excuse to go out and rediscover what’s going on out on the street.
One of the island’s most intriguing and exciting designers is Made of Lily Jean. Made has successfully launched herself into the realm of fashion from a background of arts and travel, and has found a niche, one of many future niches one suspects, in the design of really beautiful clothes for women that transcend the current definition of fashion into the more enduring and livable aspect of style.
Lily Jean clothing is sold from lovely boutiques that are decorated to resemble an enchanting boudoir. Comfort and elegance is the theme, with delicious notes of frivolity thrown in for good measure. The idea here is that all of us should feel at home when trying on clothing. No stark metals to over-accentuate the curves, no penetrating lighting to shadow the skin, just a warmth and gentleness that is complimented by the pleasant manner of the staff. These girls will provide you with suggestions, help you when you need it, and coo their approval delightfully as a friend might. In this atmosphere you can really enjoy the experience of experimenting.
Made herself has said she really hopes to embrace rather than define the female form, designing items that reflect the many aspects of femininity. With this in mind she has encompassed her own maturing needs into her range and introduced a range of high quality casual wear in soft-as-a-clouds cotton and lycra blends that silhouette the body in a more relaxed style for the softer moments in life.
And, rather than toning down the nightlife style elements, she has taken them to a higher glamour to create a range that recognizes and delights in the versatility of the female form. Lily Jean is a boutique in which women of all ages can explore their fashion sense, taking risks with maxi length dresses in bold prints, embracing the inner diva with fringing and sequins, cosseting the ingénue flower child in soft colors and gentle flowing fabrics and getting bare footed in a lovely range of spa, yoga and beach wear.
Each range is complimented by the other, a spangling cocktail dress can be paired with a delicate blush colored cardigan, and the stunning slink of a black dress gets a gorgeous pair of spike heeled shoes and the casual pairing of loose pants and top team up with a butter-soft leather hold all.
What impresses most of all is the attention to detail, the technician’s eye that has been trained to take design to its highest heights, the intricate stitching, the covered buttons, and the tiny details that complete even the most simple of items.
This speaks volumes to the discerning consumer; a product of any nature should be designed to last. Lily Jean knows this and they know that true style will out last anything simply labeled as fashion.
So this August, whether you aim to party ‘til dawn or seek serenity in Bali’s emerald hills, take yourself, and all your sartorial desires into a Lily Jean Boutique and prepare yourself for the good times ahead.
From daytime daisy to evening orchid, Lily Jean has something for us all. ■
By Katy Robertson, courtesy photos
Lily Jean
Jl. Raya Seminyak 58 Seminyak, (0361) 743-7598
Jl. Laksmana 102 Oberoi, Seminyak, (0361) 743-5715.
Also available at Sogo Department Store and Lily for Less, behind the Seminyak Store.
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