Yes, the City of Angels has it all, so we are not going to compare apples and oranges, but please allow us to indulgently show off a tad.
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Published: January 20, 2021

Choose from their lovely range of dangly earrings, beaded necklaces and fabulous bags to complete the much sought-after sun-kissed BoHo look compulsory for making a statement when frequenting some of the islands best beach bars. Speaking of which, Kaanda also has a small boutique in Phuket’s most stylish of dining and entertainment venues, ‘Catch Beach Club.’ So, be sure to stock up on your beach apparel and show it off on the shores of Bang Tao Beach.

Fortunately, the throngs of ladies here now do not need to worry about travelling to Bali with the opening of a Thailand franchise right here in Phuket. So, what makes this boutique so special? Each Uma and Leopold collection embodies femininity and elegance. It embraces simple designs with extraordinary details incorporated subtly in each piece.
The clothing and accessories exude refined elegance and understated sophistication with a neutral colour palette, beautiful linings of lace and Indonesian embroidery, and unique cuts and shapes – plus they come in larger sizes! Dresses and accessories are handcrafted by Balinese artisans and can take up to a month to create, with timeless, elegant pieces made of high-quality materials that women can wear for years to come.
The delicate beading and meticulous details reflect the brand’s handmade techniques. Certainly, a must-visit place if you want your clothes to stand out back home.

From affordable cute bracelets and rings, to statement pieces that have been sourced and shipped from far-flung lands, including Peru and Australia that are the stuff of dreams for interior designers looking to deck out the palatial villas we have here in Phuket. Step inside this Aladdin’s cave (found in the new Porto de Phuket shopping area, also in the Cherngtalay area of Phuket) and feast your eyes on fine and rare crystals, minerals, exotic wood objects and unique contemporary jewellery. There are also pieces that will satisfy collectors of rare mineral and crystal pieces.

Sacred Body Rituals have a line of artisanal bath and body care infused with sustainable Palo Santo essential oil. Amy tells us, “The deeply emotive scent of Palo Santo takes us back to times of ceremony, meditation, transformation and grounding, think Patchouli on deeply moreish steroids.” Their range is created from their love of ‘smudging’ with Palo Santo.
They blended its oil into an uplifting magical fragrance and infused this with Southeast Asia’s finest spa botanicals, thus creating all-new, enjoyable and sustainable ways to experience the many powerful benefits of Palo Santo daily. Candles, body oils, soap, hair wash and more are on offer, snap it up before they make it big!

The creative crew have pretty much dressed up a derelict alleyway area in Phuket Old Town to by day, sell cool clothing, arts and crafts, accessories as well as great coffee and tea. By night the area, under candlelight becomes one of the hippest hangouts for tasty Thai food, cocktails, beers and live music including sets from fabulous local DJ Lada. It really is like sitting in someone’s very chic living room, a friendly vibe and will tick all the boxes for coffee lovers, foodies, music lovers and most importantly shopaholics!