Nah, I am good with Raf Simons. But I still miss all those colors and drama on the Christian Dior’s runway, when John Galliano still liked to play with flowers and nature fantasy. Amazing. Now he seems to hide behind Oscar de la Renta’s back. Aww, come’on dude your whole new (well, not really new, but close enough) career is waiting for your next big step.
What do you think? Did you like the show? Do you miss Galliano?
Taken from Style
There are some people called ninja and samurai years ago, but when people tell stories about how great they were, I though someone (mostly men) fierce and bearded, carrying huge sword (okay, katana. I used to be obsessed with these things) and… well, you know, like killing people and sneaking behind people and kill them as fast as they can (think Ninja Assassin).
But I never ever thought that the art of killing can be this elegant in the hands of Meghan Collison and photographer Fabien Baron with Karl Templer’s help as the stylist. The backgrounds are simple, but the gowns are just magnificently…couture. Forget about all those wearable stuffs, that’s not for ninja/samurai. Anyway, you can call me an old news because this editorial, called Honor, is supposed to be in Interview October/November 2012 issue. Well, classic is classic.
Taken from Fashiontography
It’s quite funny to find something artsy in Los Angeles. Everything looks like Hollywood, palm trees and plastic baby dolls. No offense Los Angeles-ers (?). I never knew that there are a lot of street arts in Los Angeles before I found Ethos. But it doesn’t really matter wether L.A has enough street arts or not because I think one Ethos’s painting is enough for the whole town (or silicon valley. Haha!).
Just look at the size of his mural! It’s a bit sad though because even though bigger is better, but big means not for sale in street arts. Well, I guess I run out of luck this time. Not only the size, I also like the way Ethos describe something. His art is cartoony and dark and has a little (or no) humor. You can even call it a bit retrospective, if you are a sensitive person. One thing for sure is those half-god people have real art to stare now. Not only paparazzi and all those blitz lights…
Taken from Unurth
Las Vegas! Just by screaming it’s name makes me feel wild and sexy. Okay, maybe not really sexy, but still wild. I don’t know why, but I blame all those wildness to Hangover (part one). Anyway, what should you wear in Las Vegas? Okay, most of you must be like; I am going topless of course, this Vegas fellas yahooo…!!! Well, good luck with that. But I have to tell you that this Vegas not some random beaches where you can go all naked without having to deal with the police.
Let’s think about something sexy and a little bit slutty good yet still appropriate style. My choice for sexy -and slutty good- always fall for sleeveless tops, cropped tops to make it better, and shorts pants. But this is spring and everything looks really Disney right now (eh, flowery I mean), let’s change the shorts into something more feminine: maxi skirts. I know, very… usual, we are talking day-outfit, not night. You can wear all those glitters and gold dress at night in the casino and maybe you can really win some money along with some hunks (I have never win something from casino, but I have never win anything when it comes with tossing dices or coins anywhere).
More important is the way you act. Let’s get real, people have different attitude in different city. They’re like very individual in New York, sweet and all country in Nashville, a little bit cocky and narcism in Los Angeles (I-am-a-star-and-you-are-nobody kind of stuff), tired and really easy to get pissed in Jakarta (wait, that’s me because this is exam week. Arghhh….!!!). Face it, it’s important for us to know how to act and interact with different people and we can do it by understanding the city.
Based on my really amateur point of view and a lot of researches in Google. Vegas is a little bit wild and instant. There is no what-if situation in here, there is only ‘what the hell?’ and a lot of f word that I can’t speak (or type) (fine, fuck word). You have to play dirty and slutty to win. Time to practice the slutty stare (look at the picture, even though it’s the sweeter version of the stare, then look at the mirror) (I tried once and I laughed my ass off with my sister, your turn…).
Taken from The Sartorialist
There is nothing worst than having a Monday morning breakfast. I usually feel defeated by time (it always win) and desperately looking for some reasons to stay home and ditch school. Sick is soo classic and I can’t think any better reason (okay, I am a sucker at lying). And looking at my horrible breakfast (fried rice or nuggets or fried rice WITH nuggets) is just another torture to start the day. Hah. Time to move on and do something with my Monday tradition before it becomes a permanent nightmare.
Let’s start with breakfast. There is nothing wrong with breads and sandwiches (or nothing at all for fashionista because we tend to save our carbs limit. Soo chic….), but I think it’s time to look for something sweeter. People say sugar helps you in the most difficult situation, right? I say sugar and cinnamon makes that situation become much better. And there is only one food (eh, maybe more but I don’t really have time to name them) that use sugar and cinnamon at the same time with generous amounts of them. You read my mind… cinnamon rolls!
To be honest, there is no bread stores that sell really good cinnamon rolls in Jakarta. We have either soft-but-not-too-sweet cinnamon rolls, which is a huge huge disappointment or too crunchy with extra sugar cinnamon rolls, which is too… burned. And I don’t think I can choose between the two of them. I always think that Westrens (and maybe Australians) know how to make a perfect cinnamon rolls because they simply invented it. Is that right? I have to steal the recipe!
Taken from What Should I Eat For Breakfast Today
It’s a bit ridiculous to look at the sky and see limitless grey clouds and a bit waterdrops. Remind me again, this is spring right? Where is the sun and the blue sky that people always talk about. But it’s okay though, grey clouds mean fall/winter wardrobe is still good enough to wear on the street. No need to feel ashamed because you can’t rock a cropped top or leather pants because you have one ultimate reason: the weather.
Even though grey clouds is the perfect reason to ditch cropped top, it is not the reason to be lazy and ditch the whole trends and just wear that same black pants and shirts to work and pretending to be Hillary Clinton or whoever female politicians with super conservative clothes you can come up with. Nah, we are not them and they’re not us. We love fashion in whatever season and I am sure we can find something fresh to wear during this rainy/spring season. Actually I have found them.
My quest for the perfect rainy season outfit began with Burberry. Oh, they make the best trench coat in the world and you will always feel proud to wear the trench coat, especially Brits. My attention fell for this super ultra chic blue satin trench coat and I definitely gonna wear it during every single season because it’s just… chic (sorry, run out of words). Well, next we have to have the right bottom and Peter Pilotto has one of the best printed skirt, which just fit perfectly with the trench.
It’s a little bit (okay, a lot) colorful and maybe not the best style for those who are afraid to wear colors, but this is the best I can come up with during these cloudy days. And for those girls who-are-not-into-colors… just wear those Hillary Clinton suits. You will be fine. Okay, I am lying, you are not really fine, but I will come up with new ideas and pray that the sky will turn out blue in no time.
Amen.
Coat: Burberry; Skirt: Peter Pilotto; Wallet: Proenza Schouler; Sandal: Prada; Umbrella: Pasotti.
It’s hard to ignore Monaco. The golden sound of jackpot (if you get any) and surfers’ scream while heading up to the sea are just two of many reasons why Monaco is the perfect place to held a fashion show. I guess Raf Simons of Dior had the same feeling, when he chose Monaco as his Resort 2014 venue.
The show should be perfect, but the rain almost ruined everything. People were pushed inside thick plastic tent to prevent their fabulous clothes getting wet by rain and Raf was forced to held the show inside the plastic tent, which is not really cool. No sun for you today, Simons! But don’t worry, the collection is still marvelous and very springy. We just had to learn how to ignore rain drop’s sound and sucked that empty hope for sun, beach, and early summer party. Well, we can’t always get what we want, right? (Unless you are Anna Wintour, which is totally out of context).
Messines is my first reaction when I see the collection. Layering and lace combined with cut out tops and different symmetrical or asymmetrical patterns were playing on the runway like summer fireworks bursting right in my computer’s screen (no invitation again… Haha!). The models looked very light (LIGHT, not thin!) and free, there was no heavy dresses or sky-high heels to torture them. Very much reminded me of summer breeze with even braver colors. I had to take a moment to… consume all of the concepts though. But I like it. I think it’s a statement from Simons that he can also play something girly wild. He is not only a dress designer or Haute Couture mania, he can do much more while still staying true to his own aesthetic. Gee, cool huh?
I am surprised to realize that I really have nothing to criticize about. It’s like entering a totally new colorful world (think Alice in the Wonderland with more glamorous costume and Monaco as the Wonderland), I can’t just say I hate that or I like it. I need time to think about the collection, but in the end I am still confused. This collection is different and great and very very… easy to take in (that’s why I am confused. Designers always have deep meanings for their designs even though we can only realize it during press conference and interviews). Well, I guess it’s okay to lay back and just do whatever you want with dresses and clothes. This is easy fashion, but still… beautifully decorated as usual.
Hands up for Dior and Raf Simons! No hands up for you Monaco because you were raining. Shame.
Taken from Style
Bah, these past three weekends are as good as jogging pants. Nothing special, boring, but strangely comfortable. I mean, there is nothing more boring and comfortable at the same time than wearing your pajamas from morning to night and watching Legally Blonde (1 and 2) followed by old Disney movies and Tim Burton’s classics. Okay, I should have studied something for my exam tomorrow which is going to be really hard because it’s the one and only chemistry. Science chemistry, not love. Ugh, just by typing it’s name makes me sick! Okay, here is the thing, I really like studying science and all those little formulas that you always forget during the test, but I just have full exam last week and I feel really exhausted. Ah, can’t do this little study anymore. But still have to stay home.
Anyway, I just experienced something similar to cabin fever (think The Shining mixed with Home Alone). I felt really stressed out and had this uneasy feeling… This blog supposed to talk about fashion, but now I am telling you that I am possibly a psycho. It’s okay though. I spend the last 30 minutes by eating chocolates and trying to ease my nerves. Exams are stressing me out. But not even chocolate can lift my mood higher than…Beetlejuice and The Nightmare Before Christmas (my favorite holiday movie EVER. When people are talking about how good Texas Chainsaws are, I am talking about how classic Jack The Pumpkin King is)! Yes, I LOVE those movies and can’t wait to share my opinion about them… later.
Okay, morals of the story: never study too much, never eat too much junk food, never sleep in your pjs and don’t change it until tomorrow night (gross!) and NEVER feel stressed out when you are alone (but when you do, watch Tim Burton’s old movies and chocolates then continue with chic flicks and good Sunday nap) (and don’t talk to any supernatural bartender) (and grap an axe) (NEVER!).
Taken from Style Bubble
When the rain is finally draining out from the street, time to look for adventure in the forest. But due to our limited budget and who-the-hell-wants-to-play-with-mud-and-insects? cases, we will try to live it up by wearing something related to the jungle. Hah, always mainstream, but it’s good enough for everyone I guess. And there is nothing more jungle related than leopard prints. Well, hawaiian shirt is too old for me, printed Mary Katrantzou dresses look a bit too fashionable and people know instantly what leopard print is all about. Except PETA, who has different views than the rest of us.
Anyway, I am not a great fan of leopard prints because in Jakarta, there is no great clothes with leopard print on it. They just sell messy t-shirts with rubber hips that can spend as big as you want. And that’s not really good aesthetic. But things are different in global fashion world. Leopard print is crazily stylish and beautiful (and handsome, even though I am not really sure) people wear it all the time. That’s why I still keep an eye for that print, otherwise I will burn all those messy t-shirts and swear never see leopard again because they freaking hurt my eyes (you smell dangerous grudge, almost leads to psychopath, traumatic experience in here).
Umm… leopard print is indeed quite cool, but that doesn’t mean you can just layer it up and miracle happens. Yeah, such a sweet dream. It’s quite the opposite actually, leopard print is full enough to fill your entire look. You just have to pick one medium to big size item like jacket or tops (no t-shirts! Uh-uh!) and mix it with something neutral. My favorite is leopard coat and white t-shirt with cool black shorts. Simple yet still give a point to what you are trying to state.
What do you think?
Taken from Fashion Toast
Where do you usually write your blog and do all those writings/googling/playing?
Okay, that’s an easy question with embarrassing answer. In my bed. Seriously, my bed is like the only place I find quite comfortable to type and think about what I want to discuss next with you guys. And by writing on the bed you can always have your pajamas on, which is the most comfortable clothes ever invented by people. Of course sometimes I feel diligent enough to get up and try to write on the table like any normal students will do. It only lasts for 20 to 30 minutes and I always start to think that my back is hurting itself and this is not good for my health and… back to the bed. Ah, healthy back means healthy lifestyle.
I am ashamed by my work habit too. I mean, it won’t be cool when I am working in Vogue (I pray for the day to come) and I feel that imaginary back pain and instantly looking for someplace to rest my back. Anna (or one of those beautiful creatures) will kill me. But what can I do? There are certain places that make you feel more creative and fresh and that place for me is my bed. For your info, my bed is not a fancy bed. It’s quite small and hidden beneath piles of magazines and super fluffy pillows and bedcover. There are socks too which I wear during rainy seasons because they feel just right with a cup of hot chocolate and good magazines. Ah, heaven… eh, heaven for work space I mean. I work hard too by the way.
Where is your favorite work place? Office? Home? Living Room? Kitchen (I know someone who really likes to work in kitchen because kitchen is just ‘delicious’)? or maybe same with me, bed?
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