Saturday 25 August 2012

Toraja Part Two.

Picking up on the third day of my visit to Toraja, we were in for a slightly simpler one around the town.. We hit the biggest local market, where it was livestock day. I tried really hard not to empathise and settled for just taking photos and gawping like a tourist.


Dress & Belt - New Look; Shoes - Primark; Earrings - Forever 21.

This is one of my favourite outfits from the whole holiday because the dress is so light, pretty, floaty and flattering. The super cute tomato print just screamed SS'12, and it was perfect for visiting a market! I got lots of compliments from the locals - always a boost to your self esteem. This was one of the days I felt most myself too because I had my hair (half) down and some lipstick on!

Market day.
New-found love for buffaloes awakening..
Albino!
The most impressive horns of the day.

On Day Four the cultural trips recommenced and our Torajan odyssey continued with Londa & Tampangallo. Getting out there was easy enough and the sites were incredible. They were both cave burial sites that were creepy in part, yet respectful and fascinating. Getting back from the sites was a different story - the limited transport meant that we ended up walking about 10k before hitching a ride on a passing cement truck..



Top & Skirt - New Look; Shoes, Bag & Headband - River Island; Necklace - Accessorize; Earrings - River Island.

I loved this outfit too, especially the light and floaty skirt. The print clash was one of my staple style statements for this holiday and I enjoyed mixing the strong tribal print with a softer floral one. Not going to lie though, I felt a little awkward posing here by the burial caves.

First glance at Londa.
I guess they do it a little differently here..
The tau-tau are ready for their close up!
Inside at Tampangallo
Standing guard?
The intrepid explorer surveys her route..
Love and kisses, Tara xox

9 comments:

  1. wow. i think u r on best vacation ever. :)
    i love that orange dress, so pretty. enjoy!

    xx

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  2. WOW, those are really some MAJOR horns! I've never seen anything quite like it. Love your tomato dress :)

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  3. The dress is so lovely - and you look beautiful in it! :)

    - Victoria
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  4. I love the tomatoes prints dear, its is very Stella Mcartney or Dolce Gabbana's chilli prints. Your hair do is perfect for the outfit. Im getting jealous now with all the Toraja pictures and tour. I always wanted to visit but never have the chance. I would say that you are very brave to hitch a ride with the locals. How adventurous

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  5. I love the orange dress! its so cute :)

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  6. The print looks JUST like the Dolce & Gabanna one! Well done you, gorgeous!

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  7. love the first dress, gorgeous.
    oh my gosh the burial caves look amazing!

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  8. Very nice outfits. Love the post!

    xx

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  9. Just caught up on your trip, can't believe how much I missed in the blogosphere in just a few weeks! Love your outfits in these photos.
    xx
    Linds

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