Too cold for comfort


vintage waist coat
asos snood
margiela shirt
topshop dress
lapponia ring
asos boots

Hey.. and sorry for being away for a while.. I'm back from my 2 day getaway that I really did not have time for.. resulting in now being totally stuck, forcing my self to finish uni projects before next weeks deadline..

anyway finland was awesome and freezing, the days totally flew by.. I'll get to go back in a few weeks, but before that I get to enjoy the first snow in london and a good portion of xmas hypeing.

"DITAGIH ANJI DRIVE"

Minggu 28 November di AngkringQ, jadi kesempatan kedua bagi gw dan @fiksiminijogja buat ketemuan dengan salah satu icon #Fiksiminier yang sering di-RT dan wara-wiri di TL. Yak, siapa lagi kalo bukan @driveAnji :)
Vokalis band yang baik hati ini memang selalu menyempatkan untuk ketemu dengan para Fiksiminiers saat ke Jogja.
Beberapa bulan sebelum nya saat gathering pertama @fiksimini jogja juga bertemu dengan Anji. Sekarang gw sukses ditagih janji ngebuatin fedora decorative dgn green feathers permintaan mas Anji hehehe.. Sabar, insyaallah saat Festival Fiksimini Nasional udah jadi dan siap diserah terimakan mas..  :D

MIDNIGHT SALE TIPS


Midnight Sale bisa jadi adalah event yang paling kita semua tunggu. Tidak saja karena harga barang-barang incaran yang (kadang) merosot tajam karena discount besar-besaran, tapi sebagai ajang pembuktian ke-eksis-an diri di jagat fashion dan per-shopping-an.
Di Jogja, yang minim jumlah mall dan departemen store fashion dan lifestyle, midnight sale bisa jadi semacam long Island Ice Tea di panas nya hamparan gurun Dubai. Para fashionista dan socialita pun berkumpul dan saling beradu.
Tapi terkadang, midnight sale tak berlangsung seperti apa yang kita inginkan. Kehabisan nomer sepatu atau ukuran celana yg kita inginkan, berdesak-desakan (bahkan) berebut, serta antrian di kasir yang sangat melelahkan saat harus membayar barang yg telah susah payah kita pilih.

Berikut beberapa tips, yang mungkin bisa menjadikan midnight sale shopping kita semua lebih menyenangkan.
  1. Usahakan datang tepat waktu. Bila tertulis dimulai pukul 21.00, tentu saja akan susah menemukan barang yang kita impikan, bila kita datang pukul 23.00 bukan?
  2. Bawa teman, pasangan, partner. Selain bisa menemani kita ngobrol, juga dijamin membunuh rasa pegal di kaki dan emosi yang memuncak saat barang incaran kita sudah terlanjur ada di tangan 'rival'.
  3. Antri bergantian. Anda bisa mengantri terlebih dahulu di kasir saat teman atau pasangan anda memilih barang. Lakukan bergantian, jadi anda tak perlu pulang sampai larut malam hanya karena antrian mengular di kasir.
  4. Bawa minuman, permen, ato cemilan kecil. Tidak semua Mall dan Departement Stoe menyediakan minuman gratis kan?
  5. Siapkan uang tunai dan kartu debit/kredit.
  6. Lihat dengan teliti promo yang diberikan. Temukan di web, twitter, ato media cetak dan elektronik lain. Pastikan anda mendapatkan info tentang barang dan brand apa saja yang sale.
  7. Jangan bawa anak kecil. Selain kasihan karena terlalu malam buat si anak, juga akan mengangganggu pengunjung dan pebelanja lain.
  8. Dressed Up! Karena pasti pengunjung lain jg akan saling memperhatikan, ato malah menjadi Fashion Police!
  9. Jangan beli baju yang terlalu sempit atau terlalu besar hanya karena murah!
  10. Jangan lupa makan malam sebelum nya. pingsan saat Midnight sale sangat memalukan!
  11. Bersosialisasi dengan pengunjung lain. 
  12. Be Nice Be Wise. Baik terhadap pengunjung lain ataupun pegawai Mall dan Departement Store.

My Review On APPLYMAGAZINE.COM

YES!!! 
My tweet review has fetured on applymagazine.com - an online fashion and life style magazine. 
mungkin cuma nampilin sekelumit tweet review gw tentang tampilan runway Moschino SS 2010 tapi lumayan lah :p 
you can read the flash version of applymagazine.com 

UNTUK NEGARA PRIBUMI


by Juris P. Bramantyo @juris_the_great

‘Jangan tanyakan apa yang negara ini berikan kepadamu tapi tanyakan apa yang telah kamu berikan kepada negara ini.’ – John Fitzgerald Kennedy

Kata-kata Sang Presiden itu terbaca jelas dalam sebuah majalah, sejelas bekas luka panjang dan menjijikkan di pipi kananku ini. Luka ini sudah menemaiku selama 12 tahun. Mengikutiku kemana pun aku ada, membuat orang-orang terus berpaling dan bergidik saat melihatnya.
Anganku pun kembali ke masa itu. Tahun 1998, saat negara ini masih bergolak, sibuk dengan berbagai kerusuhan tanpa henti yang tak kunjung berakhir. Hilir mudik di halaman depan media masa dan tiap tayangan stasiun televisi. Jauh dari damai.
Masih jelas terpatri dalam gendang telingaku, jeritan ayah dan tangisan pilu ibu. Toko kami dibakar masa, yang mengatasnamakan penghuni sejati republik ini. Barang-barang dagangan mereka jarah, semua pecah, dan kami pun akhirnya terpisah.
Ayah ku terbunuh saat berusaha mempertahankan harta kami, penghidupan keluarga kami. Toko elektronik kecil kami yang dirintis ayah diserbu gerombolan pribumi. Mereka meneriakkan umpatan dan cacian serta ancaman. Ibu ku hanya terisak tanpa henti sambil gemetar hebat. Dan aku, pipiku tersayat pisau salah satu dari mereka.
“Bunuh cina! Rampas hartanya. Semua nya milik pribumi! Serbu!”
Sejak saat itu, kamimengungsi ke rumah sanak saudara di luar kota, meninggalkan semua harta kami, dan juga kehidupan lama kami. Ibu jadi makin rapuh di usianya yg menua. Tak lama kemudian aku pun sendiri. Ibu menusul ayah di hari Minggu yang dingin karena hujan yang tak kunjung berhenti.
Ah, semua ini hanya kulitku yang lebih putih. Karena nama ku yang bukan Sri atau Putri, tapi Chin. Karena mataku yang tak selebar mereka semua. Mungkin sudah salah ku tinggal di negara untuk para kulit coklat bermata belo ini.
Kini saat ku lihat tulisan di majalah ini, aku hanya bisa mengingat kisah pilu ku sambil bertanya.
“Apa yang sudah diberikan negara ini pada ku, pada keluargaku?”
Jawaban nya tak lain adalah kenangan pilu yang tak kunjung luruh dari hatiku. Semua nya karena aku seorang cina.

***

cerita singkat ini gw tulis untuk blog keren teman2 ku @daprast @therendra http://jejakubikel.wordpress.com dalam helatan November Menulis - 28 Quote Inspirasi.

Princess dress up games à la lanvin


hm x lanvin dress
new looks shoes

Dress up games made easy by this beautiful lanvin x h&m dress.. not the kind of dress that I'll wear every saturday but that's not what I base my shopping on anyways - never have, never will. This red one will be perfect for the holiday season where overdressing is totally accepted - if not sometimes mandatory.

now I'm off to my cousins engagement party, where the dress code was 'something red'.... I guess I took that advise quite literally.

xxx

Shiny new things


topshop poncho
hm silver knit
topshop pants
zara bag
pamela love claw

Hey! and good morning from the airport.. I am having my morning coffee on a unusually quiet airport and had a few extra minutes to sit down.. I guess it's been a while since I traveled this early in the morning. I was up all night trying to pack but did all other things instead.. I never manage to sleep before I fly.. luckily I realised last minute that packing was easier than normal when all I really need for a weekend in finland would be my lanvin x hm dress that took all the place in the suitcase, still really love it and can't wait to snap a few photos for you... more on that later, here are some of my new things..

have a great weekend everyone and happy thanksgiving to the ones that get to celebrate it... x

More from asos


More asos pieces for the 'future stylist competition' I mentioned below.. these shoes are really cool and my new favorites! tomorrow the entries will go up on asos facebook site, can't wait to see all the outfits...

also, check out my margiela paper shoes that got featured on jak&jil!

xxx

Asos future stylist competition


photos by tasha

Hi all, I have exciting news! I was asked by asos to take part in a styling competition that involved me styling up looks to specific themes, using their pieces. On friday the looks will go up on asos facebook page where you can vote for your favorite.. don't forget to check it out!

I'll post my submission photos here later this week, here are a taste of the 'shoot' with the given theme ''christmas party look that steels the show''

xxx

Shop open


Hii! I finally got around opening the shop! above some of the items I'm selling! check the 'how to shop' instructions on the right side, all items listed are available.. I will be adding lots more within the next days..


x

Apple trees and berry bushes


zara knit
zara skirt
acne shoes
american apparel hat
acne boots

photos by stefanie

Current best thing for cold day survival would have to be the combination of big knits and maxi skirts.. probably because you can wear half of your wardrobe underneath.. awesome, cosy and cute as long as you are outside.. not so cute when you find yourself sweating and rearranging the layers as soon as you step inside. 

naah I should stop pretending that I am not looking forward to the crispy cold days.. I can't wait to take out my hairy snow boots... I take it that chanel totally city-approved the yeti look right? Karl - the grandmas in finland applaud you.

It's too cold for these shoes


I hear there is already snow in finland.. I might book a last minute get away for next week.. which kind of means I should dedicate the weekend for catching up on uni work.. well we'll see.

have a nice weekend everyone

xx

Quite possibly the dress of the season


Pressday ss11 favorite by marios schwab

Rusty red


zara scarf
vtg satchel
erin wasson low luv rings on left

pics by tasha

Cold fall days call for layered knits and colors to match all the changes...

maybe also a new love... right now it is the spearhead ring.. sigh.

xxx

Shredded & painted

topshop pants
painted aa bag
second hand belt
aqua back-less blazer
zara shoes
lapponia and fashionology rings

I stumbled across a beautiful church after my lee klabin showroom visit a few weeks back.. the amazing t-shirt dress I'm wearing is another creation of carla from rouge et noir, similar to the one I wore here. But this one is longer, maybe even better.. either way a great add to my winter closet.

I have also utterly fallen in love with my halloween project, that would be the originally black clutch I painted white. My plan is working just the way I planned.. the paint is starting to crack and the soft leather is strating to resemble the look of old furniture.. and sence I'm always hunting those distressed, worn down interiors to my home, I wish creating the 'old' effect would be as easy as this 10 min. project...

I got a bit over excited about the idea and am working on another similar thing.. more on that later!

x

T by alexander wang ss11



It's as far from spring as it could be.. I don't even want it to spring yet, but it's never to early to start planning..

At the Lee Klabin showroom


I had the pleasure of being invited to the Lee Klabin showroom! during fashion week I was caught up running around and I knew I wanted this visit to last longer than a quarter. So when I finally got the chance to view the collection, I was impressed with not only the story and inspiration behind the designs but with the soft stripped feminine approach and theme connecting every single piece from leather to sheer silk. I also had the privilege of playing dress up at the roomy brick wall surrounded showroom, where I tried on a few pieces that I would rather have left on than neatly placed back on a hanger... The spring/summer collection that I got a glimpse of reviled the usually hidden seams and details, that underpinned the whole concept of what Lee Klabin stands for.. feminine, simplified structure. Maybe we'll call it the new minimalism or rather minimalism 6.0.

Thank you for having me..

x