The Tribal Trend

It's been a long week and a really tough day. Kylie is still struggling with communicating to me when she needs to go use the potty. This girl did #2 in her undies twice! I hope this phase is over ASAP like tomorrow.

Tonight it's date night with the hubby and it's a relief! Not only from staying at home with the kiddos with no social adult interaction, but since my husband has arrived home from Colombia, we hardly ever see him because he is always working. 

Tonight, I decided to go casual with my tribal top. It's loose fitting, comfortable and covers my post pregnancy belly pudge. I've actually gained weight, but we'll save that for another post. 

Top, Forever 21 | Skinny Jeans, Old Navy | Pink Skinny Belt, Old Navy | Necklace, Macy's

Earrings, Papaya | Flats, Agaci | Purse, Wetseal

I am absolutely in love with the tribal pattern. It reminds me of Cambodia, where my family was born. The tribal pattern is similar to the Cambodian Ikat pattern.

Did you know?

By the 19th century, Cambodian ikat was considered among the finest textiles of the world.
Unfortunately, Cambodian culture suffered massive disruption and destruction during the mid-20th century Indochina wars but most especially during the Khmer Rouge regime. Most weavers were killed and the whole art of Cambodian ikat was in danger of disappearing. Kikuo Morimoto is a prominent pioneer in re-introducing ikat to Cambodia. In 1995, he moved from Japan and located one or two old lady weavers and Khmer Rouge survivors who knew the art and have taught it to a new generation.

This piece reminds me of Ankor Wat, which I have yet to visit. Ankor Wat is a Hindu, then subsequently Buddhist temple complex in Cambodia and the largest religious monument in the world. It has a lot of history going back to the 12th century. Ankor Wat is a famous tourist attraction which is fortunately bringing revenue into Cambodia. 

This is me and my two girls back in November for my sister's wedding wearing a traditional silk Cambodian sarong. There are also sarongs made out of cotton that the elders including the men wear casually around the house.

Here are my favorite pieces I found digging in my closet, including the one I'm wearing. Aren't they beautiful?

My husband also has his own sense of style and I'm glad I don't have to worry about dressing him.

I'm digging his look, check out my handsome stud.

Top, Urban Outfitters | Jeans, Levis | Shoes, Call It Spring 

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