August 17, 2012

[Inspiration: Celebrity Airport Fashion Style]

Ramadhan holiday is (almost) here.  
Well, for you who have your flights and hotels booked, and your suitcases packed with every single bits of clothing essentials you need for this long-awaited holiday,  here's the last thing to cross off your to-do-list: assemble a comfy yet chic airport ensemble
As nowadays, holiday starts the instant you step your foot into the terminal, an à la mode arrival is a must!

To ensure you take-off from the right fashionable trail, here are some airport ensemble inspiration from the fashion forward frequent-flyers: 



The gothic-The boho-The casual 

May you all have a fantabulous holiday


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August 15, 2012

[Polka Dots & Sunbeams]

INTRODUCING:
my current favorite TOPSHOP Polka Dots Pants in my two-most-comfy summer styles

Style N° 1
The Black

Style N° 2
The White
Get your Polka Dot on, girls!
"...a polka-dot has the form of the sun, which is a symbol of the energy of the whole world and our living life, and also the form of the moon, which is calm. Round, soft, colorful, senseless and unknowing. Polka-dots become movement... Polka dots are a way to infinity."
Yayoi Kusama "The Princess of Polka Dots" (Japanese Artist & Writer)

Louis Vuitton X Yayoi Kusama


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August 8, 2012

[Nails Diary: Patriotic Nails in the 2012 London Olympics]

2012 London Olympics Beauty Fact:
There is a pop up nail art salon conveniently set up (by
celebrity manicurist Sophy Robson and P&G) in the Olympic Village, where the Olympians can go to get any one of 200 different nail designs.  

Beauty knows no bound, indeed.
Well, isnt it exciting watching these female Olympians using nail art to make their own beauty statement as well as express their patriotism ♥
And, what's a better way to flaunt a medal than by holding it up with a perfectly manicured hand #sotrue

Inspired by these patriotic ladies and the upcoming Independent's Day of Indonesia (Aug 17th), I decided to create my own patriotic beauty statement.
NYX White - China Glaze Electrify - Sally Hansen Salon Manicure All Fired Up

Nothing more distinct used as a nation's ID than the nation's flag itself.
So, having Sangsaka Merah Putih (the name of our beloved Indonesia Flag *here*) as the theme,  I have all my nails (except the one in ring finger) french manicured with the Flag.
As for the ring finger nail, I used my favorite Electrify from China Glaze the Capitol Collection as a base to my red&white triangle, to create this fiery torch-light effect. Why? To portray the patriotic spirit

P.S.: I used the help of tape to create the french manicure and triangles, for a neat finish 

Hope you enjoy this tutorial...
Ciao and happy Independent's Day, Indonesia


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August 6, 2012

[Wish List: BAO BAO Issey Miyake Bilbao Bags]


Innovative designer Issey Miyake has brought upon newfangled mean of distinctive accessories to the fashion industry, reflecting today's modern society of function, flexibility, and simplicity, through his BAO BAO Issey Miyake brand ♥ 
BAO BAO Issey Miyake has made its mark in the heart of artists and fashionistas (including me...) who covet its unique transformative feature.  With the theme of "shapes made by chance", Bilbao bag is a sheet of flexible repeating triangles (panels) that can be reshaped into your geometric imagination, accommodates both function and style.
This eye-candy is available in assortment of designs, shapes, sizes, and colors, which varied from season to season and will surely make your eyes glittered with desire...
 
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  BAO BAO Issey Miyake F/W 2012/2013 - Bilbao Lucent
 BAO BAO Issey Miyake F/W 2012/2013 – Bilbao At-Random
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Tempting colors!
 BAO BAO Issey Miyake F/W 2012/2013 – Bilbao Prism
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 BAO BAO Issey Miyake F/W 2012/2013 – Bilbao Rock
 BAO BAO Issey Miyake F/W 2012/2013 – Bilbao C Dots
 
NEW for F/W 2012/2013!
BAO BAO Issey Miyake F/W 2012/2013 – Hair Accessories

>> check out the Summer/Spring 2012/2013 Collection *here*

I have been eying for this bag since early 2012, but havent got the chance to cross it out from my wish list.  As a first-timer, I'm gonna get the Bilbo Luscent/Prism in white, but their signature black is also tempting in a way #sigh

>> shop the collection online *here* (Japan only)
>> shop the collection at Sparkling Society by Pika Pika *here* (Indonesia) 
>> shop the collection at PLEATS PLEASE ISSEY MIYAKE BAO BAO ISSEY MIYAKE nearby you *here*

P.S.: found these videos (in Bahasa) on how to shape your 6x6 panels Bilbao Lucent Bag, from Sparkling Society by Pika Pika
 
 


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