Seminyak
In Bali, street numbers don’t always follow, and note out of high season many stores close on Sunday – snooze. This itin is best done with a cab or car (see Very Useful). Anyhoo, start in The Legian’s boutique (see Accom.) for shimmery-sexy int’l silhouettes. Now shoot your slacks out of the hotel and across the street for Blu & Co / 732 879 / with Italian-designed baubles; then exit left to PAS / 3674 770 / a slightly drab shop stocking fab threads; then Jem / 8445 282 / has a natty cache of Argentinian party minis; cute Nafsu at #7a / 736 634 / studioparas.com / flogs funky jewels and fash, and next door is Maru / 734 102 / maru bali.com / a lil’ kingdom of viridescent gems from Indonesia and Italy. Motor onwards, passing Ku Dé Ta (see Rest/smart) and around onto Jl Laksmana; dead ahead at #17 is gallery Masa / 7190 419 / home to an outrageously fun collection of Asian artefacts. Next door are #17b Folk Art Gallery’s Burmese n’ primitive treasures, then further on the left are skater surf hang Deus (see One-stop Shops) and Quarzia at #3a / 736 644 / quarzia.it / for sumptuous handpainted silk frocks, tops and pants. Next door is #38 Milo / 736 705 / for more chic silk, while upstairs hides Hank’s Pizza (see Rest/relaxed) and next door is Maidenlove (see Adv. Shop.). Okay. Round the bend mini-mall Seminyak Square is chokka shopportunity incl. Periplus books (see V. Useful) and a flea market that’s perf for a root and rummage. Drive on and up ahead discover hipster bits at #50 Drifter Surf / 08 133 740 5233, then on the right is Natasha Gan / 08 573 932 6255 / for boho tribal prints and at #33x is The Orchard / 736 724 / ibalddesigns.com / with contempo-colonial furny and lifestyle. Trot on to #61 Bamboo Blonde / 731 864 / to the right for value fash-forward threads; on the left Uma & Leopold at #77x / 737 697 / has silky garb (w); then hit Earth Cafe & Market / 732 805 / for organic bites and deli. It’s a short sashay down the road to suss out cool cotton kaftans and trendy beach togs for gals at #54 Beachgold / 737 549, then duck into #58 Lily Jean / 847 5678 / lily-jean.com / home to Oz designer dacks; and #78 Knit / 736 995 / to get kitted for a stylish flight home; then onto Polette’s / 08 510 058 2438 / knick-knacks for the clan. Next is #32 By the Sea / 847 5745 / with m/w/k clothing + bella beach bags and hats; and #39 Paul Ropp / 734 208 / paulropp.com / has pricey but nicey ethnic yarns. Opp. at #177 the delish Magali Pascal / 736 147 / magalipascal.com / abounds with edgy but femme finds. Further down, stock up on luxey lil’ lingerie at Equilibre (see Spas); at #40 check out Skull for cranium art; Home Store / 08 199 978 3994 / for... you’ve guessed it, and Bali’s best java at indie Revolver / 03 6178 84968. On to hip Zuttion at #37 / 736 633 / for groovy retail plus Zucchini caff. You can walk this next bit and get your driver to follow. At #42 Prisoners of St Petersburg / 736 653 / carries coveted vintage shades and jersey dresses. Next stop on the right at #41 is pretty Joy Jewellery / 791 4893 / for charming pieces in gold and silver, then nip over the road to St Tropez / 730 847 / for Vilebrequin copies in every hue. At the junction is The Corner House (see Lunch), final stop for a large, well-deserved tipple – haven’t you done well?