Wild Lotus

Wild Lotus is part of the group of Lotus Pod stores dotted around the city (in Balmain, Darlinghurst, Surry Hills, Glebe and Woollahra) and while it’s the smallest of them all, it adheres to the store’s ethical concept that all profits made from sales are distributed towards communities in need.
The store sells their own label, Alice Underground, which focuses on simple, feminine pieces like smock dresses, flowy printed skirts and oversized t-​shirts — accordingly, a lot of the designs are one-​size-​fits-​all so you can easily change how you wear them with belts or by using them with extra pieces of clothing.
I used to come into this store a lot when I lived in the area, and pretty much always found something I liked — generally, this fell into the summery, beach cover-​up category at a reasonable price. Last time I went the selection of stock was a bit random, but most likely they were just in between seasons.

The baby sister of Lotus Pod, Wild Lotus is packed with budget boutique fashion, accessories and other gorgeous knickknacks. Unlike Lotus Pod the highlight here has to be the window spilling with jewellery, bags, candles and books. In a recent visit to Wild Lotus I spied a beautiful gold chunky ring, Papinelle panties and an array of pretty scarves. This is a fab place to pick up something cheap and cheerful to spice up an outfit.

I didn’t realize this the first three times I’ve been to this store but now that I know I’m even more of a fan — Wild Lotus is a non-​profit store where profits made go to both local and international communities in need. In particular they support children living in poverty in India, free food distribution to the needy, sponsoring free community based cultural events and promoting a holistic lifestyle of balance and wellbeing through educational programs.
Wow. I loved it before because it has some very pretty stuff — gorgeous and original floaty silk dresses and long beads and silver earings that I haven’t seen before. It’s only a small shop but what they do sell is all quality stuff and now, I find out, sold in aid of socially conscious cause. What a delight.

Wild Lotus is non-​profit store and also one of my favourite haunts for jewellery and easy to throw on pieces. Profits from purchases at the store provide financial aid to support children who live in poverty in India. This includes financially supporting provision for education and health care primarily for a charity called Food for Life. The store is also affiliated with Govinda’s in Kings Cross.
Wild Lotus stocks home brand Alice Underground and have a striking collection of quirky costume jewellery. The Alice Underground label have flattering shapes with little nuances. I chose to purchase a dress that twisted at the belly to grow with my different trimesters when I was pregnant but still felt it remained fashionable. I have also purchased the Love, Sing, dance poetry bangles for girlfriends and its quite nice to think I am making a purchase for a purpose.