SATURDAY REMIX | Less Colour Less Melody

Another mumbling thoughts where some monochrome looks that stand out get lost in the middle of mind soothing tunes. I kinda need it, really. As for why I write so effing short this time, is perhaps because of the tired body that apparently overwhelms my restless mind. I can only keep on saying, something interesting is really happening, I am working on it, even when I am asleep.

Oversized coat and unusual stripes are definitely weekend-to-go. I am having enough sequins and bodycons so a retreat to less colours and more risks sounds perfect. Versatile, they say. Easy, I think. And if some of you have ever wondered when I will stop talking about other's wardrobe and runway perfection, or when I will start taking my own outfit photos. Hold that thought. I am figuring things out because putting together an outfit posts seem so mundane these days, I gotta make the little bastard inside me think.

And so I left you with a perfect song to make out to. Happy blissful Saturday everyone!

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images: we the people, vanessa jackman

BEAUTY | Natural vs. Multifaceted

Fashion week is approaching yet here I am contemplating on what to write in between the tiresome hours after work that leave me with plenty excitement but zero application. Done. I am most excited to see beautiful girls in their very own style, or if you prefer to formulate it differently, understated chic with the most natural looking faces. Tommy Ton captured one (photographed below) beautifully--a girl with exact healthy hair I am craving for.

On another extreme side, Vogue Italia, my favourite version of Vogue so far, exhibits spread with excessive makeup, rather kitschy but absolutely an eye opener for me. Women have been living under massive layers of makeup sometimes they do not realize how fake it makes them. Multifaceted woman is the theme of Vogue Italia's September issue, in which I am most definitely curious, what kind of facets can it actually be? See the complete photographs this way.

images source: jakandjil, Vogue Italia's tumblr

SATURDAY REMIX: Soul in Blues

Is it Saturday already? For someone who has to make up her mind soon about which occupation(s) she will take, this week has fled on lighting speed--which is an exaggeration, but I do really think that I need more time for everything. Sigh. Obviously my indecisiveness has come in a way, though I feel thankful for being that extra careful person when it comes to making decision. Life is all about two sides of a coin, although so far I have not really seen positive coin side of Jakarta's beyond horrible traffic (come and try for yourself) ;) Enough with the ramble, this time I warn you that the Saturday Remix will consist of future plans and will be closed with one of the best female voices you ever hear. *emotional post is on its way

I have heard it somewhere that, if you keep on repeating what you want, dreaming about it night and day, writing it on a piece of paper, praying for it to happen, and basically LIVING that utopia life you desperately crave for, you will soon get it. Honestly, that soon part requires more--more effort, more seriousness, more commitment, more patience, more endurance, which are not so easy when those hurdles, questions, and tough choices stand in a way (notice how I type so many "way"? not deliberately but I am just having way too many pieces of thoughts ready to explode). Reflecting that principle in my life, writing has been a dear interest of me, where once I pour words and thoughts into meaningful, inspirational, intriguing piece, satisfaction is simply derived out of it; same thing happens as I meet new lovely people or discover "hidden gems." So here is my tonight's prayer:

Dear Universe, I am beyond thankful to have an amazing opportunity to live. I believe that I can be that one hell of a writer and entrepreneur, living that life as an owner of one rad publication and or a fashion/art/lifestyle/culture contributor for a handful of influential publication and travelling around the world to meet amazing talents, witness the beauty of the world, and achieve freedom. Around my loved ones, the dearest people to engage enthusiastic souls in my journey. For I want to leave a mark and simply enjoy each and every moment I have. Amen.


To close this rather-spiritual post, a song from a woman named Sugar Pie Desanto. Not just another woman, she is the one that carries massive talents in singing, dancing, and being witty, she lights that carefree, cheerful, badass attitude in blues. Even until now that she turns old, she still ROCKS it. Watch and learn.




Have a happy weekend everyone!

Thoughts: Dress Comfortably and Forget the Rest

A real good style lesson I can definitely learn from Kristen Stewart is that, despite of her quirky, awkward gestures, she always seems to look laid back and totally comfortable. Another plus point, her hair is most of the time messy and she even messes it up with her hands when she feels like doing so (which is, a lot) yet she rocks it. At times, I can really appreciate someone who spends just the right amount of time in front of the mirror to straighten, blow, or curl their hair but many times, natural look wins. Similar formula applies to dressing--seeing girls who are having trouble walking in sky high heels is kinda painful, while those who ignorantly throw on their sneakers with dresses or skirts are kinda cool to me :p (please note the trouble part).

tumblr, just jared

A thin t-shirt and denim shorts or a red Yigal Azrouel short dress (sorry there, I really thought it was Proenza until I checked it out first before typing) with sneakers are Stewart's recipe and I can totally understand why. The combo is comfortable. And she doesn't care. That's it. A woman should own such attitude within--no, not being don't care whether you look appropriate or not, but being don't care about too much negativity and too much polished appearance.
Some of you might accuse me of being so two years ago by posting her 2009 MTV Movie Awards red carpet look so I redeem it by sharing you a brand Kristen (and us) might love, A.Y. Not Dead.

Gotta sign out now because I have a pretty important interview tomorrow. Will be back with (hopefully) a good news soon! :)

Her Flair: Lovely Jenny

I have just stumbled upon Jenny Kang, the senior fashion editor of Stylelist.com whose style instantly makes me smile. Either it's the Alexander Wang shoes or the subtle colour pix she pours to her outfit, I feel some friendly, down to earth vibe from her, despite her position as a fashion editor of an online publication, that makes me want to get to know the girl. Refinery 29 has apparently peeked at her apartment, and did a little nice interview with her. My favourite part is, when she was asked what she would wear if she has only 5 minutes to dress and she answered: "a button-down shirt, cropped cuffed skinny jeans/pants, a mishmash of bracelets, and something neon." I say, way to go, Jen! :p

Street style pictures are from Street Peeper

Don't you just love her? :p

Her Flair: Humble Beginning

Despite of my stubborn pattern of thinking--that people who are talented and ambitious enough can path their way from the middle road (not from the bottom one), I finally come to a conclusion that no matter where you start, if you want it bad enough, you will finally achieve it. This time, I sallute Kate Ciepluch, Fashion Director of Shopbop.com who is featured in The Coveteur--one most coveted website that offers us to peek into the fashion insiders' houses and DROOL.

Kate apparently started her journey "working at their original brick and mortar shop in Madison, WI on the sales floor, folding tees and hanging dresses while she was a young'n during her freshman year at University of Wisconsin" and crafted her way to the current "elite" position after she was graduated. The corporate ladder is no easy thing to climb but her persistence and keen endeavors inspire me. Lastly, it was an instant love from me once I drooled over her stuffs inside her New York apartment, including the fact that she got that Catcher in the Rye's cover framed (thinking of doing similar thing later :p).

images belong to The Coveteur

Fashion Scene: Splash of Jakarta Fashion Week 2012

(WARNING: LONG TEXT POST)

Jakarta Fashion Week is a yearly event where Indonesian designers, both the "established" and upcoming ones showcase their newest collections to buyers, editors, socialites, celebrities, and "commoners." As I have mentioned in some posts earlier, I happen to take part in this yearly event as part of Oscar Lawalata x Justin Smith's team, assisting most of the marketing and PR materials needed. Running from backstage to press conference to fashion tent was tiring albeit the experience shows the side of fashion I have never seen before. The downside and "unglorious" tasks are part of the obligation, yet I am pretty much excited handling such big event.

I have been meaning to take lots of pictures to share the "inside" part of JFW yet my camera wouldn't allow me. It may sound like I'm whining, but the reality really hurts. I took tons of pictures of the runways and NONE turns out post-worthy :( So I decided to grab some pictures from the Jakarta Fashion Week 2012 gallery, and found some minimalism and pastels that stood out from the overly-embellished dresses and night gowns. 

Alekeunike, Hien Le, Jill by Gloria Agatha

From my super quick browsing I found that these three white-pastels combination are what I love the most. Alekeunike and Jill by Gloria Agatha are two brands that are still new to my ears, I swore I tried to google them and looked for these two in the schedule list but couldn't find any :( Am I that tired or is the information so limited? Hien Le, on the other hand, is a designer from Berlin who came to Jakarta along with other "Berlin Fashion Week" designers to showcase their collections, I am not quite sure how JFW Committee or Goethe Institut as the organizer pick those designers nor did I watch Hien Le's show. I simply post it because I like it ;)

*just edited two backstage photo ;)

Oscar and the team :) *not full team unfortunately..

The humble-extraordinaire milliner, Justin Smith and his assistant, Hanu at backstage. He is definitely a nice and super talented person!

This is the best picture I took despite the blur :( it is the finale of Boessert-Schorn collection, another Berlin designer that I have talked about. As soon as I have time (and ultra willingness) I would try my best to compile other looks, sadly though the JFW website does not provide complete pictures of each designer's collection, which makes it hard for me to gain complete professional pictures for reviewing purpose. I do not really understand the policy so I assume that the pictures are actually aimed for commercial purpose? (that the media will purchase it from them?) *if any of the committees reads this, they will perhaps be offended (sorry!) yet I find it rather disappointing that even the international fashion world has limited access to the photographs. Even to backstage (perhaps they do not want some perverts take pictures of the models while they are changing the clothes), but I really hope that there are more coverage of this yearly event besides the social media bombs that spread words and snapshots of the collections. Thoughts?

Thoughts: words of the day

"Every one is indeed crazy, but the craziest are the ones who don't know they're crazy; they just keep repeating what others tell them to."

- Paulo Coelho in Veronika Decides to Die

Thoughts: words of the day

Le Love

Cheers!

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love.beyond.our.comprehension.

Time is just a variable we can't escape as gravity does not responsible for ppl falling in love.
But love is all the happiness n the pain, the laughs n tears, the ups n downs, as darkness is part of the light...

Another lovely notes

before I go to bed

a lil thought before I go to bed (:
pict is from postsecret.. go check it out here.. nite everybody ;p

Cheers!
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