Sunday 14 March 2010

Elenany is going places. Literally.

Hello viewers and welcome to the first ever entry of my blog. I have been shortlisted for the British Council's Young Fashion Entrepreneur of the Year for Elenany which means I get to go to Indonesia. I leave tomorrow. I'm well excited!
The trip is a tour of the Indonesian fashion industry which, amongst other things, will see me schmoozing, liaising and collaborating with Indonesia's finest in fashion. I'll be reporting on a regular basis (hopefully daily) on the wonderful things I do and people I meet so hopefully you will join me on my industry exploration adventure.

Other things I am also looking forward to in Indonesia:
I'd like to state at this point that I am an extreme bird fancier and will be on the lookout for Indonesia's tropical birds.
Mangosteen. A magical fruit native to Indonesia, I will be eating several of these every day, even if it makes me sick. One time I ate 9 Alphonso mangoes in a day. And it made me sick.
I am also hoping to be inspired by Indonesian Islamic culture...it was a trip to Morocco a few years back which ignited my love for Islamic graphics -so I wonder what marvellous things Indonesia will show me...

3 comments:

  1. Wow, I'm so proud of you Sarah, if not a little miffed that you didn't come to Malaysia when I was there for the mangosteens yet will go to Indonesia now, just for your ka-rear! :P No, really I'm so happy for you! I didn't get what the link was though between the shortlisting and the trip - is it just like a prize for being shortlisted? Are you going alone? I will be eagerly waiting your entry every day to see what delights of the East you have to share!

    Love you! Ola xxx

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  2. woohoo... cant wait to hear all about your adventures :) Masha'Allah.. u go girl! you got a decent camera?? ;)

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  3. Thanks lovelies! This should answer your questions Ola http://ukyfe.wordpress.com/
    Yes I have a camera! Good times ahead insha'Allah!

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