fashion suicide

a dare

2010-09-01T23:13:00.007+07:00

photographed by Petter Davis

(Topman ovesized shirt, vintage rolled up short jeans, black tights, Zara heels, Zara bag, Forever21 rings and sunglasses, The Little Things She Needs sunglasses, vintage rings and multi cross necklace)

Currently; I've been playing with two favourite sunglasses, bringing two pairs of sunglasses anywhere won't hurt your purse, your bank account maybe; being featured on LOOKS magazine September issue (thank you Elco); waiting for my actual graduation day on next month which Lord know how I've been anxious and extremely nervous about it, every little thing of it; procrastinating on Tumblr makes me kind of feel relieved and emotional in every way (God bless the girl who introduced me to Tumblr). In conclusion, I'm excited about everything that could happen in this October.

in my definiton of real life term

2010-07-12T22:21:00.015+07:00

Road trip, sunset, sunrise, rain in the afternoon, warm sun, waves, sand, reggae tunes, crazy fun folks, being with him, tons of laugh, giggle most of time, Nikicio NN:02 classic tee, Forever21 Nirvana tee, Zara boyfriend short jeans, indian earrings from my dear friend Heidy F.M Kalalo, some Forever21 and vintage rings, being barefoot, three years old red wine, junk food, blueberry cheese cake, holy brownies, coconut, zombie vs plant I touch application, Mac book, Tumblr, body scrub, coconut oil massage, having all my hair dread locks with no reason, wearing same tee for days, having no make up on at all and don't care about how do I look all day.

just a mild reminder

2010-05-22T02:37:00.002+07:00

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Prepare yourself for Fashion Wipe Out #3 by Dewi Utari

citrus, light and shine

2010-05-12T02:32:00.001+07:00

photographed by Petter Davis

(thrifted chiffon shirt, Kamiseta dress, Forever21 necklace, Drole ring, vintage rings, Marie Claire loafers)

I love to keep my long hair and still want to keep it longer. To be honest, I rarely go to hair salon and the last time I went there I only got my haircut, which is long time ago. I've never treat my hair with any specific hair treatment, basic hair treatment such as caring shampoo and shine conditioner are enough for me. I don't have any problem with dry, frizzy, damaged, split ends, or unmanageable hair, but my hair problem is oily/greasy scalp. My hair could turn greasy so easily and that makes me have to wash my hair daily, in fact, we all know excessive washing of hair causes hair loss/dryness. Sometimes I have to make a hair bun or ponytail when I don't really have time to wash my hair in the morning. It is kind of dilemma for me that I really love to leave my hair loose everytime I go out but don't want to wash it daily. I have tried some regular products but they left my hair dry and then I tried L'Oréal Elsève nutri-gloss light caring shampoo and shine conditioner, surprisingly they are really work for me, my hair feels so light and clean. Now I can leave my hair loose today without worrying about washing hair on the next day.

I do believe your hair is your best accessories and we don't really need to use too much hair grooming products to create a nice hairstyle (don't even need to spend a lot of money). Find your perfect hair care products by click here or click here to ask to hair advisor, you can also find some tips and articles (tips, hair, make up, fashion) or share about your hair stories on girl talks page. Our world class hair care is in our hands, have a nice hair!

nikicio: mixté vol.5

2010-05-11T16:28:00.000+07:00

With other bloggers Diana Rikasari, Michelle Koesnadi, Bethanny Putri, Hafiz Akhbar, and Selly Octavia.

(Nikicio signature dress, NN:02 classic muscle tank, Nine West bag, Bellagio platforms, LuShea ring, vintage rings and upper arm bangle)

It took almost two hours stuck in traffic jam, but it was all worth it. I came just in time, the last minutes before the show. I love the whole concept, music, ambience and it's collection definitely. Every pieces of the collection were combined in a great way. My favourite piece is black cotton polkadot jacket on fourth photo. I just love it, really.

mark mark mark

2010-03-20T02:23:00.000+07:00

Don't forget to mark your calendar for Dewi Utari's charity sale of FASHION WIPE OUT #2 coming back next week on 26,27,28 March 2010 from 10-9pm. See you there!

gogirl! phenomenon 2010

2010-03-15T17:53:00.000+07:00

With other bloggers Diana Rikasari, Heidy F.M Kalalo, Githa Moran and others.

Anyway I bought this ring from Drole at Gogirl! Phenomenon Bazaar.

never or nefer

2010-03-01T00:10:00.000+07:00

(Nefertiti Jewelz headband, Kamiseta dress, Forever21 layered charms necklace)

I got freebies from Nefertiti Jewelz last week, they are two headbands with ribbon and statement necklace, thank you so much Mba Prita and really sorry I just got time to post them up.

Here are some photos I took recently...

all seeing eye

2010-02-21T13:52:00.000+07:00

Just found some random photos that I totally forgot about them until I started cleaning out my untouched folders.

1. random edited.
2. scented candles and a little teddy that I used to carry inside my purse.
3&4. at Petter's small garden.
5. Kiara, a pomeranian dog, was sleeping inside a blanket cave made by herself.

227 followers so far, thank you so much for following my blog.

first

2010-01-10T20:18:00.000+07:00

(Nikicio NN:02 Classic Muscle Tank, Zara studded bag, Nyla biker jacket, Belle studded boots, LuShae ring, tights, assorted rings and bangles)

I've been enjoying my christmas/new year holiday before working on my thesis back again. My thesis deadline in this end of January. Wish me luck.

lavender luster

2009-12-12T23:20:00.001+07:00

With Hafiz Akbar from Quirky and Dizzy and his friend

(LuShea ring, Forever21 t-shirt, DIY second hand short jeans, studded bag, Bellagio platforms, vintage rings and bangles)

I kind of feel glad that I didn't miss Brightspot Market this christmas edition, I got myself some Nikicio NN:02 clothes and some acrylic rings (sorry I forgot the store name). If you're wondering where I got this gorgeous ring, you should visit LuShae Jewelry and you’ll find a stunning collection of individually handcrafted jewelry (rings, pendants and earrings), they specialize in cultured freshwater and saltwater pearls, precious and semi-precious gemstones, and precious metals. If you're looking for unique earrings you can find them there, they have Dangle Earrings and CZ Earrings collections, enjoying newfound popularity Dangle Earrings have been spotted on celebrities including Beyonce Knowles and Gwen Stefani.

ebony afters

2009-12-02T22:03:00.000+07:00

Diana Rikasari x Bloop Endorse Store

Sequin blouse, lacey dress, triple-layer collar dress, cut-off loose t-shirt, see-through tops, jumpsuit, colourblock blazer, studded blazer, printed legging. Check them out here.

gracias

2009-11-21T21:54:00.000+07:00

7 Days

100+ Models

60+ Designers

10,000 Fashionistas

Uncounted E-Viewers

The fashion journey almost ends...

Closing Party of Jakarta Fashion Week 09/10 and Grazia Launch Party

(Zara basic tank, DIY ripped and chain short jeans, Zara studded bag, Belle boots, tights, assorted rings and bangles)

With the fashion bloggers: Diana Rikasari, Heidy F.M Kalalo and Michelle.

more of

2009-11-20T02:42:00.000+07:00

Majic

I'm in love with bodycon dress with bat wings on back side (first and second photos),

very breathtaking. These three ladies are genius.

Kikichan

The bag and those details on chiffon dresses are beautiful.

Geulis

A cute skull on green purse (first photo).

young and brilliant

2009-11-20T00:47:00.000+07:00

Nikicio

That see through lace shirt dress (on second photo) has successfully caught my eyes, really pretty.

(Chic Simple hoodie cardigan, Zara studded bag, Belle boots, Just Wonderlust tiger print mini dress, assorted rings and bangles)

I'll upload more photos of Cleo Fashion Award on upcoming post.

sorry for dressing up like american

2009-11-01T22:04:00.000+07:00

(DIY second hand denim jacket, Insight t-shirt, DIY second hand short jeans, Zara studded bag, Belle boots, assorted rings and bangles)

I met Yvan Rodic from Face Hunter and also with Caroline Robianto yesterday at Casa Cafe Kemang, meeting him was probably once in my life time opportunity and being photographed by him was one of those thing i've dream about. We chilled and chat about how is fashion blog going and anything doesn't related with internet at all. It was seriously fun, really.

For you who dying to meet him in person, don't miss Facehunter Party x Brightspot (click here for further information).

I know I've been a terrible blogger (please don't even ask about my thesis), but a post like this can be a worth to wait, yes?

See you at the party.

must be something wrong in rt-ers head

2009-09-24T00:07:00.000+07:00

(alexander wang for gap trench, vintage knit dress, zara studded bag, marie claire wooden heels)

recently,

i'm allowing my outfit in touch with feminine side and still trying to find a perfect slouchy cotton dress for my daily needs. unfortunately, i don't think this knit dress is a perfect one.
i love my new bag and wooden heels, so much.
i've been playing with bright orange nail polish by etude.
i find myself using twitter more often than blogging, so if you think i'm a slow blogger then follow my twitter.
my diy chain ripped short featured on blue is in fashion this year, grazie mille!

sthr

2009-08-30T01:04:00.000+07:00

(zara stripe long sleeves, second hand short jeans, belle boots)

if you ask me what is my favourite clothes in my wardrobe, this short jeans are definitely the answer. i really love to wear them with any kind of tops, tee at the most. if you look closely at the back pocket (first picture), i did diy studs on them (inspired by jak and jill).

i watched "orphan" yesterday and it changed my perspective about children for a while. i'm sorry, i'm not a big fan of thriller.

or just simply call me chicken.

rndm fcts

2009-08-17T13:55:00.000+07:00

you might have no idea about...

i love to paint my nails in shocking pink and i'm looking for a neon green or electric blue (with no glitter or shimmer).

and i just noticed that all my nail polish in pinkish colour, girly side of me?

when i dress down (i rarely dress up anyway), i love to play with my accessories, wearing three or five bangles plus some big rings.

my thesis? don't ask about it. i'm even sick of looking at my friend's grad photos when they uploaded it to facebook, killing and energizing me at the same time.

bees, srew the queen.

2009-08-08T00:21:00.000+07:00

yesterday i chilled out with mutia danianti tamala at caroline robianto's place. playing dress up (nah, i didn't do that as much as they did, taking photos more interesting for me), eating junk food and making a mess, so much fun (we absolutely should do this again!).

fyi, i'm a bit behind in everything right now, I'm working on my thesis which is consuming much of my life or, at least, is the focus of most of my life's anxiety right now which makes it feel that way, i really really hope this semester would be my last sememester, i'm 22 y.o and getting sick of being college student. seriously, it's sucks.

anyway, i want to say big thanks to all the followers, i highly appreciate that.

wolfgang amadeus

2009-08-02T03:29:00.000+07:00

i watched phoenix concert yesterday, the concert was awesome i must say, my favourite part are when they played lisztomania and if i ever feel better.

sorry i couldn't help to wear my trench this whole week

after that, i met arkasha sadhewa (finally), i didn't take our photo but she did (check out here).

shutter speed, exposure, aperture, whatever.

2009-07-30T00:42:00.000+07:00

i've been shooting almost everything around me, try this and that, even carrying both user's guide book and handy shooting book everywhere i go, but still i need more practice.

and oh, i just dyed my hair dark brown two days ago and i'm happy with my new hair colour (latest photo). sorry, i don't really dress up in my private life, it's end of semester holiday anyway so i don't think i should.

it's beautiful and touching

hobo

2009-07-27T18:23:00.000+07:00

marie claire italy august 2009

"hobo"

photographer: daniel gabbay

model: leah de wavrin

best homeless look so far

it's just me and my

2009-07-26T23:21:00.000+07:00

source

they're just beautiful, aren't they?

and they are really inspiring me at this moment.

now i'm still learning how to explore my new camera

do you know any great sites for photography? good photographers or inspirations, anything.

mind to share? thank you.

they work

2009-07-21T01:05:00.000+07:00

tagged by caroline

6 things that make me happy

1. good coffee.

2. shopping (clothes, shoes, bag, accs, make up, even grocery).

3. beautiful views and secret places

4. road trip (undecided destination included).

5. bestfriends, good laugh and great time.

6. when i with him.

that's it.

lcky bstrd

2009-07-15T22:54:00.000+07:00

feel so happy to have this jacket in my life and of course you my boyf, thank you so much.

(alexander wang for gap trench, plain white tee, ripped skinny jeans, old old converse)

sorry for being too excited, awkward lady i am.

goddamn bike

2009-07-14T02:28:00.000+07:00

i'm featured in look 10, thank you vicen, i really appreciate that.

check it out and feel free to leave some comments here

these photos were taken while i was trying to do some stunts with that goddamn bike by my little brother, it wasn't succeed though but i had good time with him and i'm glad.

i've been so lazy lately, wearing same tee for two days, late replying comments, blablabla.

i'm so sorry, i'll try to visit and drop some comments as much as i could.

thank you

2009-07-11T23:58:00.000+07:00

july 11th '09

00:00

someone texted me "hey ugly come down, i'm in front of your house."

it's no other than my boyf, with birthday cake, we both sang happy birthday and giggled at each other.

01:00

my brother wished me and gave me birthday kisses on my cheeks. the once a year kiss.

12:00

my father woke me up, did the same thing like my brother did and another once a year kiss.

18:00

had dinner with my boyf at sushi tei, nothing special, it was just like any other dinner we've had there (minus it was my treat).

someone promised me this jacket for my birthday present (thank you so much). actually the only size left for me is on mannequin display and i have to wait until the store change their display. no problem, i'll be waiting.

alexander wang for gap

thank you for all the wishes, i'm so happy.

enjoy my silly face

i'm begging

2009-07-10T00:04:00.000+07:00

it's my 22nd birthday and this is my list...
(just in case somebody asks)

DSLR Canon EOS 40D (oh please please...)

Emma Cook for Topshop boots

plus this fun

cheap monday ss 2010

2009-07-06T01:37:00.000+07:00

via LoveMore

this collection really really describe what i always wear in a real life (except that war-paint-esque stripes of course). all that bondage shorts, sweatshirt, destroyed tee, distressed denim and boots are breathtaking.

after three weeks of hell, i finally finish my final exams and now i'm waiting for the result. i would like to see my GPA increased, no, not because i want to show my father so that i could ask for my reward, he's not that type of father. to be honest, since i started in college until now, he never ever asks about my GPA, isn't he cool? so i don't have to lie anything about my GPA. now who has the weirdest father?

wish me luck

2009-06-30T23:36:00.000+07:00

most of you (indonesian readers) probably already heard about gogirl! holiday project: statement necklace, well it's kind of interesting for me, all you have to do are just create your statement necklace with any kind of materials, make it eye catching, then send it to gogirl! with it's step by step pics, your copy of id and biodata. the first place could win a month internship as fashion assistant and forever 21 shopping voucher. well i've sent mine couple weeks ago (or more, i forgot) and i think this is a perfect time to post it.

i don't know exactly what kind of necklace is this, not even sure it's called a statement necklace. i just mixed up with some chains and every single small thing that i found in my home as the charms. as you could see there are gigantic safety pins, fish bones, tiny hearts, cowboy boots, maple leaves, fake crystals, tiny guns, male sign, big heart pic charm, blue stone, some rings and my brother's ring (of course i stole it and don't worry i always do that). some of them are my old stuff and the rests are successfully made me broke nowdays. so now all i can do are just sit tight and hope for the best on this one.

fashion gone rogue

i don't feel well right now, i'm in fever and my throat's sick, i feel like there's something stuck in my throat. i probably should back to sleep right now. and oh, feel free to guess where did my statement necklace's inspiration come from.

optimus prime

2009-06-25T22:33:00.000+07:00

finally i have some free time to post, my final exams still going on until next week. anyway, i watched 'transformers: revenge of the fallen' today, i couldn't believe to get the movie tickets would be this hard, why every cool things would also be phenomenal in this country? can't imagine how crazy 'twilight: new moon' would be, probably disaster. but it's all worth it in the end, not because how good shia acted or how great megan's figure, the movie is brilliant in all aspects. now i think i need a robot in chihuahua size like mikaela's (megan's role).

i would like to say big thanks to all the followers, i really mean it. and here's some love...

kiara wants to shows her love too

call me insane but i think i beleive in alien.

silent smiling

2009-06-18T21:21:00.000+07:00

things that really made my day...

found via knight cat

by dwi ajeng asmarandhany
thank you dear

naive

2009-06-18T02:33:00.000+07:00

raf simons for for fred perry a/w 09

stella mccartney lingerie 09

i couldn't stand neither polos hanging on me nor frilly and playful undies, i just love these photographs. my final exams coming up this week, i probably should start to turn my screen off when i sit in front of on my desk, one thing that i still couldn't resist is my screen with loads of tabs. geez.

anyway, have you read my tips?

crossing finger

2009-06-16T18:26:00.000+07:00

actually i'm not really into hollywood celebrity's style, not even twilight crazy fan, but kristen definitely an exception to the rule.

kristen stewart with rock goddess joan jett

dedicated to... you know who, sorry it's not mr. cullen vampire and thank you for the 'shot'

my favourite one from scott sternberg's rules of style

"#4 cigarettes are a vile, dirty habit. joints, on the other hand, are perfectly acceptable."

check out the rests here

ps: i'm working on small project, not really sure it's called a project anyway, just wish me luck.

source: google images, denimology.

like what

2009-06-12T23:54:00.000+07:00

these are my favourite pieces recently, even if i wear them only occasionally. they are thrifted pieces, the black tank is a men's wear and it's old stuff, the knitwear is not quite old. i might sound silly now, i still pretend they are similiar with wang's tee and rodarte's knitwear.

ann-sofie back and back aw 2009

2009-06-10T23:17:00.000+07:00

awesome

rip them more

2009-06-10T01:46:00.000+07:00

iekeliene stange for the telegraph

viva la vida

2009-06-08T20:05:00.000+07:00

another reason why i love coldplay is more than just how rocking they are.

yes, their jaw-dropping costumes, their stylist must be a good one.

and chris martin always looking good without his wife beside him.

i'm a cancerian, i get jealous easily.

i first saw this animation gif at shila's. then i was thinking, that's pretty cool, okay i might need one.

new yorker i peep a lot, steal: her a wang jacket.

the 2009 cfda journal showcases the work of the nominees for this year's cfda awards.

swarovski womenswear award nominee jason wu wears a dress over his suit. international award recipient and louis vuitton designer marc jacobs wore his vuitton bunny ears

wang is nominated for a swarovski womenswear design award. rodarte sisters kate and laura mulleavy were nominated for womenswear.

resort 2010

2009-06-06T15:37:00.000+07:00

my favourite resort 2010 pieces from...

alexander wang

glad she's the chosen one to wear the collection, abbey lee kershaw is more than just pretty, i love her.

rag & bone

a mix of tailoring—shrunken blazers and biker styles—and lounge-y, tomboyish layering pieces. the piece that really caught my eyes is a pair of made-for-models drop-crotch cashmere thermal leggings.

"she's the type of girl," neville said, "that you see walking down the street and say, 'damn, doesn't she look cool.' these clothes should help her achieve the desired effect.

apocalypse

2009-06-05T02:53:00.000+07:00

here are some pics of my diy boyf jeans, they were a pair of bell bottom dark blue jeans before i bleached, cut, destroyed, distressed and ripped them. i just use my seam ripper, scissor, cutter and acid solution. it took more than a week to finish them because lack of time for destroying them, i've been busy with some assignments and presentations this week. the result? not that bad, yea i'm satisfied.

(second hand tee with pocket, diy boyf jeans, custom made chunky heels)

ms. caroline robianto, still remember how ugly they were?

50 little secrets
tagged by janice nerissa
be honest no matter what, then tag at least 15 friends.
okay, at least i'm trying to answer these questions.

01. Who was your last text from?
petter davis.

02. Where was your default picture taken?
wendy's and it's fries on my mouth.

03. Your relationship status?
in a relationship.

04. Have you ever lost a close friend?
yea.

05. What is your current mood?
tired, i have a migrain and stuffy nose all day.

06. How many siblings do you have?
2 or maybe 3, idk exactly how many, seriously.

07. Whats your brother(s)/sister(s) names?
manuel grata and raynaldo grata, that's all i know.

08. Where do you wish you were right now?
just in my bed.

09. Have a crazy side?
maybe, ask my boyf, he knows me better.

10. Ever had a near death experience?
yes, crushed by bike really bad when i was across the road, i was 12 and it did left me some scars.

11. Something you do a lot?
browsing or anything related with internet.

12. Angry at anyone?
nah.

13. What's stopping you from going for the person you like?
bad attitude.

14. When was the last time you cried?
3 months ago, maybe.

15. Is there anyone you would do anything for?
no, is there anyone would do anything for me? i don't think so, we have ego inside of ourselves and it's naturally human behaviour.

16. What do you think about when you are falling asleep?
i don't think, it makes me hard to sleep.

17. Who was the last person you talked to on the phone?
petter davis.

18. What is your favorite song?
viva la vida (coldplay).

19. What are you doing right now?
uploading some pics on tinypic, twittering and answering these questions.

20. Who do you trust right now?
my boyf and some best friends.

21. Where did you get the shirt you are wearing?
surfing store.

22. Have you kissed someone in the past week?
yes.

23. Who is your friend that lives closest to you?
martina.

24. Describe your life in one word?
apocalypse.

25. Who are you thinking of right now?
my boyf, just a bit.

26. What should you be doing right now?
sleep and never wake up.

27. What are you listening to?
nothing.

28. Who was the last person who gave you a hug?
some queenbees when we last met.

29. Who was the last person who yelled at you?
grandma as always, ugh i hate it.

30. Do you act differently around the person you like?
no.

31. What is your natural hair colour?
dark brown.

32. Who was the last person to make you laugh?
cindy.

33. Who was the last person to make you sad?
my grandma when she yelled at me, that's why i hate loud voices.

34. What do you hear?
ac squeaking noise from engine.

35. Is your hair curly or straight?
straight and boring.

36. Has anyone ever called you "scrumptious" before?
nope.

37. Do you have a best friend?
yea yea yea.

38. Held hands with the opposite sex in the past 3 days?
yes.

39. Do you use smiley faces on the computer?
yes, my blog doesn't count.

40. Have you ever changed clothes in a vehicle?
yes, everyone did it.

41. Are you happy with life right now?
still trying to be.

42. Are you currently jealous?
nope.

43. What jewelry are you currently wearing?
my lucky ring, one earring, belly and tongue ring.

44. What were you doing last Friday?
school as usual.

45. Have you ever had your heart broken?
haha, i can't even remember.

46. Have you ever broken someone's heart?
yes and really sorry.

47. Is there anybody you're really disappointed in right now?
no, they all forgiven, no hard feeling.

48. What was the last reason you went to the doctor for?
i don't beleive any doctor and their prescibtions.

49. How late did you stay up last night and why?
4 a.m, browsing, retard? i know.

50. Have you ever dated someone longer than a year?
yes.

ps: all indonesian girls please be smart and pay some attention on gogirl web. sign up and start to upload your stylish look. trust me, it's worth to do in this internet era.

no bones

2009-06-05T01:55:00.000+07:00

guess upcoming fall ad campaign

the campaign was shot on the streets of downtown los angeles using a warehouse as a backdrop to lend a raw, urban feel to the images, something landis (co-founder) believes will resonate with guess customers.

i got no bones from my forensic class yesterday and we didn't allow to take any pics of dead body. actually, i have one pic and it's not that easy to get it, i had to move forward, get as close as i could to the 'image' without anyone notice my moves. of course i won't upload it, i don't think that would be necessary. besides, my pic's blurry, blame on two girls whoever standing in front of my lens and made too much moves, you girls want some chat? please do it outside.

better than dead body and my stupid look

resort 2010 in full swing

unexpected fatigue

2009-06-03T20:57:00.000+07:00

yes, i'm still obssesed with jackie o sunglasses

alexa chung

vogue uk july 09

at a.m: i have to watch an autopsy tomorrow (or maybe some). now i'm thinking about dead body smell and i probably would steal some bones. making some charm bracelets? sounds good idea. linda called me a pshyco girl when she heard about this. no, i don't mind it, i actually starting to love it. haha, sickie! and if i don't get lucky enough to get some bones, some pics of them are the last hope.

at p.m: then i'll have bonding time with some bees, oh i miss those smart girls. i don't want my brain get dull because of i've been surrounded by some uncreative people all my life.

i don't know why, i get tired easily in these days, lack of sleep and irregular hours are probably cause. i think i might have a sleeping disorder. thanks to internet.

ps: i promise i'll post my diy boyf jeans asap. i just need more time and inspiration.
and thank you for some nice comments, it makes it all worth while knowing people still enjoy, really appreciate that.

leisure time

2009-05-30T04:11:00.000+07:00

thank god it's weekend. finally have some free time to be fulfilled with my fave activity, fooling around. my last amateur photographer (my brother) suddenly disappeared and left me with all dressed up. so i had to move to my boyf's place and asked him to take some pics. actually, i was planning about taking some outfit pics but the situation was ended up with kiara (the dog) couldn't stop following me. okay, you win young lady.

bulgari has created two special rings for their 125th year anniversary, of which $60 will go to save the children's "rewrite the future" campaign. made of sterling silver, the rings pay tribute to sotirio bulgari, the company's founder who began as a silversmith in the 1800s, and feature save the children's logo engraved on the inside. the ring is available in two sizes. a large band measuring 0.39" (10mm) and a smaller version measuring 0.31". both sizes cost $290.00 usd. so are you interested to win this bulgari "save the children" ring? who's not. then you should go here. all you have to do is just write down your wish to rewrite the future for children in war-torn countries. ugh, i wish i'm good at writing.

ps: my diy boyfriend jeans still on process, it took two nights to bleach them, i was running out my bleach solution. the hardest part is making them distressed and destroyed. until now: i broke my brother's scissors, slice a bit of my finger and my under eye circles getting darker. hopefully they would turn great. amen to that.

i hate technology

2009-05-28T21:33:00.000+07:00

british vogue october 2005, crowd pleaser

photographer: corinne day

model: gemma ward at glastonbury

source: tfs

chanel paris-moscouw pre fall 2009: focus on accessories

a dialogue between me and my "awkward" dad this afternoon:

father: kid, beware of your second hand stuff, you could get infected with hiv.

me: it's clearly you didn't listen to your teacher when you were a school boy, did you father? and even if it's true, do i look like i care?

father: ...

me: father, is it possibe for me to get an iphone? please...

father: you're asking too much, lalalalalala...

me: (gone)

in the end i had to leave my dad while he was murmuring something (as usual) and without any possible for me to get an iphone, well oh well...

uncle karl, would you like to adopt me? i've been a good girl, i don't hit a club and i know my dad wouldn't mind.

rip it again

2009-05-27T00:39:00.000+07:00

just found this on flair modepass magazine. no, i haven't heard any word from julie (the admin of modepass) about this surprise (to me) before i found this out. well i don't mind about using my pic (again). i'm glad actually, really.

should i mention which one is my pic? no?

anddd julie you could use any of my pics on your flair modepass magazine without my permission. i really don't mind it. please check this out or maybe leave a comment here

life's been

2009-05-26T19:39:00.000+07:00

ann-sofie back press relesa s/s-09, this time using plastic surgery and liposuction as an unlikely point of reference. a series of disco dresses are cut and stretched with drawstrings resembling the processes involved in a face-lift, while clasps are based on the staples used to hold skin in place during recovery.

i think most of them could be inspiration for a prom dress, for those who love frills, drawstring and chiffon. the bikini is an exeption of course. i just sign up on tinypic for second time in my life, wish me luck.

i went thrifting yesterday with caroline, linda and mutia. i got 19 thrifted items, then when i back home, i found out that my plastic bags fulfilled with a loads of basic tees, i suddenly felt so lucky. i bought a pair bell bottom jeans for my next diy project, a boyfriend jeans. after that, they would be acid washed, distressed, destroyed and dry aged. i know people started to wear them massively since pretty long time before this fall season. but whatever, i don't really care about those seasons anyway. 19 thrifted items but still feel not enough, ugh.

the situation went crazy and impossibly handled when we were at linda's place. 4 girls, who they think they're insane already and don't put too much careness to their reputation were trying to make a lipsync vid with katty perry's song 'hot and cold', the only song that we all know the lyric. so here some craziness...

hint: me in the green tee, who swinging linda's doll and playing with linda's beads necklace, and the question is: how could i? oh my... i must lost my mind. honestly, i'm a girl with a low sense of humour, but i think this is pretty silly vid, or at least for us.

ps: i'm trying to not to post everyday for quality reason. now i need my cold coke without that 'hot and cold' singing on my ears all the time.

change is good

2009-05-24T15:01:00.000+07:00

i've changed my layout a bit. okay not a bit, pretty a lot i think. actually i kind of bored with my old header pic (sorry w magazine and ms. raquel zimmerman) and it took me a while to think about changing my header, then i came up with this no header pic idea, i think it's pretty wise. no more reddish colours since i don't really play with the colors in a real life, they're now in black and grey palette. i removed some useless widgets, the playlist which i always stop it while i check out my blog, i know they're annoying and boring, the video bar which i so rarely update it and it may be the ugliest widget i've ever had, so useless. and the rest of them? please let them be for a little longer while. the point is, i ridiculously think my old layout makes me feel not smart enough.

murder in suburbia

2009-05-24T01:31:00.000+07:00

ugh i hate the weather lately. i simply hate rainy day... um not really actually, just a little bit. i just don't like the dark clouds, esp. in the noon time, the perfect time for my so called photoshoot. the clouds ruined my fave natural noon light then i had to work with my amateur photoshop skill a bit to get this pic looks better.

(leather jacket from superdad, zara white sheer tee, short jeans from boyf, multi cross necklace, doc martens boots)

the facts:

1. that leather jacket fits a bit bigger on me, actually it's small size, a small size for men.

2. i've been wearing doc martens a lot lately.

3. my dad called me a "monster" when he saw me in this outfit, oh thank you dad, thank you for the jacket.

hype me here

absolute essentials

2009-05-23T01:45:00.000+07:00

the collection from local young talents, cotton ink. in my opinion they're simply amazing and attachable, i personally like the tees (absolute boxy & absolute crop), i always love to wear oversized clothes. you could check out for more here.

suvi in studs

2009-05-22T23:50:00.001+07:00

an inspiring editorial with the best outfit and accessories

magazine: i-D issue #300

editorial: suvi in studs

photographer: david vasiljevic

model: suvi koponen

when i grow up

2009-05-22T01:43:00.000+07:00

i couldn't find anything wrong with this video. the costume truly amaze me. maybe the perfect trashy look i've ever seen lately.

fever ray's when i grow up directed by (brilliant) martin de thurah

rodarte fall 2009 rtw

2009-05-22T00:49:00.000+07:00

all these over knee boots, bondage-y leather jackets and shaggy cardigans are the reasons why i love this fall collection. still couldn't beleive the collection inspired by edward scissorhands and frankenstein-style, i get why it looked handmade now. somebody must find out the diy process immediately. okay i should admit that i'm an outwear junkie... and accessories too.

ps: i just edited my previous post because there was a picture missing, it has remove by... tinypic. great job tinypic! now i need to re-update my previous post. ugh.

i-D's 300th issue editorials

2009-05-21T03:04:00.000+07:00

the magazine has chosen over 300 quotes from its archives and complimented them with 300 ideas from current contributors, photographers, writers, stylists and everybody who is the life blood of the magazine.

ps: sorry for smaller pics, they're re-updated.

dsquared² fall 2009 rtw

2009-05-20T03:19:00.000+07:00

the models attitude pretty interesting. clutching starbucks venti lattes or mochaccinos while toting us weeklys in their big leather it bags or checking blackberry and some models suck on a cigarette. i wish i would never see anything like this on local street. if you're not a young hollywood cohorts, no need to produce paparazzi-style or gossip-rag shots.

this collection is all about the high-low mix: tee, preppy pastel button-downs, and boyfriend jeans topped off with a snug washed leather jacket and a trucker hat; a pair of tank tops tucked into a mini made from a chanel-ish plaid bouclé; or a faded denim jacket tossed on over a black jersey gown with crystal straps. nearly every look was accessorized with knit caps, sunglasses, and bling.

as usual, here are my faves...

dan caten and dean caten

kill some mods

2009-05-17T23:42:00.000+07:00

are you really busy with your assignments lidwina? so what the hell are you doing on your rooftop? okay, this is my second look on my lookbook which i rarely to post my look and for fashion's sake i decided to post it.

please mind sucks photoshop skill

(zara studded hoodie jacket, childhood tee, short jeans from my boyf, doc martens boots, buberry unisex watch, assorted bracelets and bangles)

i posted the first pic and now i feel kind of a bit regret when compare with the second pic. i think the second looks better than the first one, i mean my photoshop skill.

and oh please hype me here

preen fall 09 rtw collection

2009-05-16T04:31:00.000+07:00

i'm in love with preen since i first saw their spring collection

and here are my fave ones of fall collection

thea bregazzi and justin thornton

this collection inspired by quadrophenia and blade runner. the former inspired the mod a-line shapes of a few shifts and the oversize black-and-white houndstooth of the coats, some of which were accented with big hunks of black mongolian lamb.

i did edit my old preen post, decided to upload some pics instead of using tiniypic this time. from now on, i think i will upload my fave looks only and not a completely full designer's collection. so you wouldn't find the oversize black-and-white houndstooth of the coats and big hunks of black mongolian lamb pics because i'm not a big fan of them, i just love the cutouts but you can google them anyway. and to be honest, i like their spring collection better.

ps: i really need to sleep right now, insomnia makes my daily schedule sucks. geez, i sleep when my brother's morning alarm ringing.

quickie quickie

2009-05-16T02:38:00.000+07:00

been kinda busy with some assignments and stuff with no time to post, praise the lord! fashion still comes first but i need to graduate soon. god! i'm still a college student and i hate it. sucks to be me. oh i love this vid, cute and happy freshness! love the way she pulling everything off without being slutty, i think it's quite inspirational.

"i'll get you" classixx feat. jeppe/ kitsuné x the cobrasnake ep

no tallulah?

poly in denim

2009-05-13T00:32:00.000+07:00

sorry for the lack of post recently and the quality of content has not been there. this post dedicated to all of you denim junkie who sick about diy acid wash thingy anddd truly poly fanatic of course.

sorry i forget the source

time and time again, tinypic oh tinypic... i'm nothing without you

ps: caution for local teenager, please don't try any kind of action related with these editorial, please just don't.

daria werbowy as indian summer

2009-05-09T03:02:00.000+07:00

i actually getting a bit bored in blogsphere, but fashion still booze me up. yea i'm a sucker, i couldn't take my hands off keyboard when i was stumble on this editorial, it's vogue uk june 2009 and i found them on knightcat. no need to describe, they could do it themselves and that's the reason why i upload them in tinypic largest size, tinypic? again?

i need to find some another activities with educational character to fulfill my leisure time instead of keeping eyeballs stuck on screen, i even rarely watch the local news in these days, ugh. i'm going to sell my old mobile phone soon, i consider about spend the cash wisely, investing on a pair or two killer boots, brilliant!

deyn for vöslauer

2009-05-09T02:06:00.000+07:00

british supermodel agyness deyn is to be the new face of austrian mineral water company vöslauer. the 26-year-old is one of britain’s top fashion icons and has been feted for her boyish style and platinum-blonde short haircut. posters showing deyn drinking vöslauer will soon be on display all-over the country.

supermods enter rehab editorial

2009-05-06T23:13:00.000+07:00

i love this kind of editorial, they show more than just only clothes

they're provocatively different

supermods enter rehab editorial

vogue italy july 2007

models: agyness deyn, denisa dvorakova, guinevere van seenus, irina kulikova, iselin steiro, lara stone, masha tyelna, missy rayder, sasha pivovarova, tasha tilberg

photographer: steven meisel

source: google images

yess i did upload them with tinypic, but not with my acc since they banned my acc (thank you). i love these pics so much and they should be uploaded in their proper image size of course, so tinypic pls show me some love, at least this time.

rafw s/s 2009/10 - antipodium

2009-05-06T03:08:00.000+07:00

let's forget about nyfw a little while for rafw's sake

antipodium

april 28th, 2009

source: vogue australia

kate moss for topshop

2009-05-05T01:32:00.001+07:00

source: topshop

recently in the streets of paris

2009-05-05T01:06:00.000+07:00

jacket: red leather jacket

top: gucci chain link top

jeans: acid-washed diesel jeans

shoes: brown rupert sanderson heels

photo by: phil oh

jacket: blue denim jacket

top: red/blue plaid shirt

skirt: flower arrangement miu miu skirt

tights: black leggings

shoes: red/black marc by marc jabobs boots

bag: red Bag

photo by: phil oh

souce: sp

the cassette society backstage rafw s/s 2009/10

2009-05-05T00:38:00.000+07:00

gemstones

source: zimbio

may 1, 2009 sydney

find out inside

2009-05-04T22:49:00.000+07:00

source: garbage dress

heroin junkie

2009-05-04T16:13:00.001+07:00

by jean-francois lepage

shit happens

2009-05-03T21:37:00.000+07:00

my tinypic acc has been banned. arghhh!!!

okay no more image hosting/sharing service

i'll try to save some of my older posts, but the rest of it? i could do nothing, sorry.

model skin & body care tips/products

2009-05-03T03:48:00.000+07:00

just want to share some magical tips and tricks

PART ONE: HAIR

HAIR SUCCESS

THEY UNDERSTAND SUN DAMAGE

No model worth her perfect skin would go without sunscreen everyday. And this applies to hair too. Locks that have been coloured are particularly susceptible to the drying and damaging effects of the sun, sea and chlorine. The best way to protect the hair from the elements is by creating a barrier. This can be done my combing or spraying a product such asKérastase Soleil Voile Protecteur through the hair before you swim or go out in the sun.

The combined effects of the colouring process and UV rays can leave hair parched and more prone to tangling. Intensive conditioning is required to remedy this, so always treat hair with a conditioning mask once a fornight, or whenever you feel the need. Slather product on to freshly washed hair, wrap a warm towel around your head and leave for 15 minutes. Model Amelia Jennings also swears by in-salon conditioning treatments. "As well as using Redken products at home, I have a salon treatment once a month to keep my hair looking good," she says. "It really makes a difference and keeps my hair soft."

THEY CARE FOR THEIR HAIR

When your hair is under constant attack from heated appliances and is coated in more styling products in one day of shooting that most of us will use in a year, maintenance is the key. " I really have to look after my hair otherwise the colour looks dull," says model Miranda Kerr . "I use hair treatments every couple of weeks and invest in good salon shampoos and conditioners to keep it looking healthy," she adds. L'Oréal Paris colourist director Christophe Robin agrees. "Colour swells the hair cuticle making it much thicker and drier," he says. So your going to need to give it some TLC if you want to keep it in good condition and make the colour last. "Great-looking colour definitely relies on a good aftercare regimen," he adds. Always use a shampoo and a conditioner specially formulated for colour-treated hair. They are designed to condition and cleanse without stripping the colour pigments; and the conditioners deposit a protective film around porous, damaged areas of the hair shaft, helping to lock in colour.

THEY WORK WITH THE CUT

"Colour can be used to create the illusion of thickness and volume and accentuates the texture of the hair," says Robin. For a model who is constantly under the glare of lights-be it on the runway or in a photographic studio-this becomes all-important. A bob that's all one lenth will benefit from an all-over colour(think Uma Thurman in Pulp Fiction), as it will appear glossy, whereas through the mid lengths or ends to emphasise the layers(think Gisele's honey-hued mane). Darker tones will make hair look thicker while lighter shades can break up naturally thick hair.

THEY KNOW THEIR SKIN

You have to work with your skin tone. Hair colour should complement your complexion not to wash it out. Actress Mandy Moore knows just how essential this rule is." Hair colouring really changed how I felt about myself and the way that people treated me," says Moore of her transformation from girlie bottle-blonde to a more natural , and mature, brunette. " You would never think of dressing in a colour that makes you look washed out, so be careful not to make the same mistake with your hair," says colourist Tristan Meade-Jones. Generall, skin tone falls into two categories-cool and warm. As a rule, if your skin has a warm tone like model Carmen Kass , then caramel or honey colours will suit you, and vice versa for cool tones. "You'll know the right colour as it will emphasise your eyes and complexion, " says Robin.

COLOUR CHART if your hair is......

-Light to mid brown like Kate Moss- this is easily the most flexible hair colour to have because you can try almost anything.

-Red Like Karen Elson- Lighten up with strawberry blonde streaks, or choose a warm auburn shade to enrich your natural colour

-Dark Brown like Naomi Campbell- Liven up with shades of red or sunny streaks. Alternatively, be more subtle and a little vampish with a blue black tint.

-Blonde like Heidi Klum- Swing between honey-blonde or dark chesnut, but if your making a drastic, make sure it suits your skin.

THEY DON'T STRESS ABOUT ACCIDENTS

"I love changing my hair colour. But after bleaching the tips once, someone ran dark colour through my hair and the tips turned purple," says model Amber Valletta . When your looks are your lifeline, a colouring mishap can spell disaster. But no matter what colour catastrophe occurs there is always a solution. For salon scares, return to the scene of the crime and ask for help. If they're not happy to sort out their mistake, your next step is to contact a trichologist (hair specialist), who can assess the damage and give advice on taking further action. As for home horrors, either swallow your pride, pull on a scarf and get down to your local salon.

COLOURING AT HOME

Okay, so models have access to the best colourists and stylists money can buy. But if your finances aren't so flash, you can DIY.

WHAT PRODUCT DO YOU NEED? Do you want a permanent colour that grows out or a tone on tone that subtly fades away? Or do you want to lighten your hair? Always read the box to make sure you have the type of product you're after before you dye.

WHAT IS YOUR NATURAL SHADE? Before choosing your new colour, establish your natural hair shade from the colour charts on the box. This will help you work out what level of colour you can achieve. (For example, a permanent hair colour will allow you to colour up to two shades lighter than your natural shade.)

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS. Make sure you read everything provided in the pack. You need to know how to apply the product properly and how long the colour should be left on.

DO A SENSITIVITY TEST. Before you start lathering colour all over your head, make sure your not allergic to any of the ingredients. Instructions on how to do a sensitivity test will be in the pack.

AVOID STAINING YOUR SKIN. Apply either a moisuriser or vaseline around your hairline, the base of your neck and behind the ears. This will form a barrier and prevent the dye from coming into contact with your skin. A cotton ball soaked in soapy water should prevent staining if you get it immediately.

WASH HAIR 24 HOURS BEFORE. If you clean your hair straight before colouring, any water present in the hair shaft may dilute the colour. Alternatively, if you haven't washed it for a week you'll have a build-up of products that will prevent the colour from penetrating.

MAINTAIN YOUR COLOUR. Re-apply your colour every five or six weeks. If you are using a permanent colour, you'll need to apply new colour to regrowth.

DON'T FORGET YOUR MAKE-UP

There's no point splurging on a fabulous Collette Dinnigan frock if your going to wear it with heels you've owned since 1995. The same rules apply here. If you dramatically change your hair colour then your make-up also needs to update. While red lipstick on a platinum blonde may stop traffic, the same colour on a redhead will be nothing short of a car crash. You may also need to adjust your foundation to suit the new you.

BLONDES

-Cool tones(Cate Blanchett) - Blondes with cooler skin tones should stick to soft pinks when they select a blusher.

-Warm tones (Cameron Diaz) - If you have sun-kissed blonde highlights and a natural tan, replace your normal blusher with a bronzing powder.

RAVENS

-Cool tones (Selma Blair) - Fair skins with black hair look great with refined eyebrows. Brows can be emphasised or elongated by using a fine brow pencil, preferably one that has a brush to aid direction.

-Warm tones (Catherine Zeta-Jones) - Warm and olive skin tones suit fuller brow shapes. Deepen with a light coat of brown mascara.

REDHEADS

-Cool tones (Nicole Kidman) - Redheads should have fun with feisty colours. Emphasise your mouth with stron lip shades. For an up-to-date twist, opt for rich glosses rather than mattes.

-Warm tones (Debra Messing) - If you are considering coppery lights or an all-over red tint, then try delicate apricot or peach shades.

BRUNETTES

-Cool tones (Elizabeth Hurley) - Pink can be just as pretty on brunettes as blondes, especially if they have cool skins. Pastel pinks looks great on newly coloured brunettes with blue eyes.

-Warm tones (Angelina Jolie) - Brunettes with warmer skin should avoid pale taupe eye colours - they can look bland. Opt for more contempory coppery bronze and terracota.

THEY LOVE SHINE

Good lighting and many hard-working hairstylists ensure models have hair as glossy as the magazine pages they appear in. The good news is that you don't need to be in a Dior show to get that sheen. "I'm addicted to my shine serum as it wakes up my hair," says model Alexandra A

here's how to get your hair to glisten every day.

-To increase the shine, use a nozzle on the end of your hairdyer and direct the airflow down the hair shaft. This will ensure the cuticles lie flat, making hair look shiny.

-If your hair looks drab, apply a small amount of serum to your fingertips and run through the hair. Use sparingly as too much product will overload the hair and undo all your styling work.

SKIN SUCCESS

FOR A MODEL SKINCARE ISN'T PERSONAL, IT'S A CAREER MOVE. GET YOUR COMPLEXION READY FOR IT'S CLOSE UP WITH THESE CATWALK-WORTHY TIPS, TRICKS AND CRISIS SOLUTIONS

Acne, flakiness and red patches are no-ones best friends, but when your a model they're the career equivalent of telling your boss she has bad breath: a short cut to the unemployment office. Sure, computer wizardry might be able to work it's magic on the odd pimple or under-eye circle, but there isn't a computer in the world clever enough to create healthy, radiant, even-toned skin where there was none to begin with - and no retoucher is going to help you get the job at a face-to-face casting. "For ever picture that has a centimetre of make-up and retouching there are 10 that are much more natural. And with both types of shot, the client still wants beautiful skin to work with," says model agent Ursula Hufnagl , who has had former lives as both a model and beauty editor. "For a model, great skin really is the road to success. I can honestly say there isn't a girl on our books with a bad complexion."

Of course, not every model is lucky enough to be born with the kind of skin that will snare them a cosmetics contract. Like the rest of us they're mere mortals, most of them have to work at it. And considering all the travel, long days under bright lights and heavy make-up their number-one asset is subjected to, we'd say that what they don't know about skincare isn't worth knowing. "It's not about the odd pimple, everyone get those, it's about even skin, no pores and a healthy glow," says Hufnagl. And wouldn't we all like that?

THEY WORK FROM THE INSIDE OUT

If you believe beauty comes from within rush out and some Tahitian Noni Juice (from health stores), pronto - it's what Miranda Kerr credits her good looks to. "It's what I put in the inside so I glow on the outside," she says. Although according to the International Dermal Institute's Emma Hobson there is some debate as to which supplements are good for the skin. Many models cite silica and zinc as part of their skincare routine. "Diet is a big ussie. The food we eat is so processed and full of sugar, which really influences your hormone levels and effects the skin," adds Hufnagl.

THEY'RE RELIGIOUS ABOUT CLEANSING

It's the first rule of skincare, and one that most models take very, very seriously. "Their looks are on show 24/7, so I always tell them that it's not just about cleansing once a day or every second day - it's every morning and every night," says Hufnagl. Model Annika Kaban has learnt from experience how this is one rule a girl is wise to stick to. "I never used to bother and my skin was always really clogged," she admits. Little wonder: most models pile on more make-up in a single working day than we'd wear all week. As a result, many of them profess doing nearly bare as often as possible - "I never wear make-up outside of work," declares model Ada Jones. No matter how much you wear, though, any make-up left on overnight congests the pores, forming micro-comedones (blackheads and whiteheads) and resulting in skin that looks and feels bumpy. And according to Emma Hobson, there's always a secondary reason to coem clean. " You need to apply moisturiser and possibly a treatment product to achieve healthy skin - and neither of these can be applied over old make-up."

THEY'RE ALL ABOUT MOISTURISER

Forget Dur: most models would rather go naked than skip their daily dose of moistuiser. " Your constantly cleansing, so you need to put the moisture back in," says model Annaliese Treharne . Over-zealous cleansing (usually caused by using too much or too strong a cleanser, rather than cleansing too often) can strip the skin of its natural oils and leave it feeling taut and flaky, so a good moisturiser is essential no matter what your skin type. Try a light, oil-free one for oily skin, or a more nourishing version for drier types. But moisturiser has benefits other than just replacing what cleansing takes away - it can also help to protect the skin from the pore-clogging ingredients (known as comedogenics) found in some make-up by forming a fluid barrier over your complexion.

THEY KNOW THE POWER OF A GOOD SCRUB

Once, twice three times a week ... Even when they're not sure what time zone they're in, most models could set their watch by the regularity of their exfoliation - the secret to the kind of healthy glow that belies a life of late-night parties and cheeseburgers eaten on the run betweens go-sees. "Exfoliation is an excellent part of maintaining a healthy balanced skin - it prevents it becoming clogged and congested and keeps a check on breakouts, " says Hobson. They is not to be too dedicated ti your exfoliation regimen - two or three times a week is more than enough. " Over-exfoliation can sensitise and irritate the skin and cause more breakouts than less, " she wanrs. For a super-gentle exfoliant that cost next to nothing, take a tip from model Annika Kaban. "I exfoliate using a homemade mix of bicarbonate of soda and Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser. It helps with breakouts and dryness. I live by it!

THEY BELIEVE IN THE BASICS

"I apply sunscreen religiously every monring and throughout the day - good sun protection is so crucial. Besides that I just use a gentle cleanser and moisturiser daily and exfoliate once a week, " says Megan Gale , who is such a sun-protection saint that she created her own sunscreen, Invisible Zinc. Model Courtney Wells (Women>Sydney>c-e. Courtney Wells) routine is similarly simplified. "Water, no junk food, lots of sleep and a facial once a month. I don't have time enough to out alot of effort into my skincare, " she says. It's a sentiment many of her colleagues echo, all acknowledging the power of a healthy lifestyle and the most basic routines over dussy regimens and product overload. Hufnagl agrees: "I encourage the girls to deal with their skin problems with diligent cleansing, exercise and diet. Products are there to assist us, but if you don't put in the effort when it comes to your lifestyle, there's no point using a $500 jar of moisturizer."

THEY HAVE TRIED-AND-TRUE FAVOURITES

Everyone has products they adore, but when your skin is bread and butter, finding something that works is akin to discovering the Holy Grail. "My miracle product is a Dea Sea mud mask - you put it on a pounding pimple overnight and it will have calmed down by the time you wake up, " raves model Julie Ziersen . "It also helps to unclog pores and get rid of grease. It's beautiful and it doesn't dry out your skin." Equally adored by models Ada Jones and Carlie Grima is St. Ives Invigorating Apricot Scrub, while Miranda Kerr uses Dermalogica Special Clearing Booster for treating pimples, and products from a jojoba-based spa brand called Amore Pacific (not available in Australia). However for a true model favourite, take note: almost every girl we spoke to for this story listed Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleaner as one of their all-time beauty essentials.

THEY BELIEVE IN MAINTENANCE

For a model, a facial is more than just a pampering treat - it's essential maintenance, much like getting a tune-up for your car. "Oxygen facials are amazing. I really believe in them," swears Kerr. Alternatively, therapist Jeannie Bourke from Venustus (a favourite fashion industry beauty spot in Sydney) advises her shoot-wearing clients to have regular deep-cleansing facials, such as her Deep Cleansing Treatment, adding that benefits of a good facial on the work-related concerns of a model - breakouts, blackheads, dehydration - can't be underestimated for any of us. Emma Hobson agrees: "Skincare treatments are a bit like taking your skin to the gym; they help you achieve optimal health for the largest living organ of the body. The benefits include expert skincare advice, an increase in the skin's circulation, stimulation of the facial muscles, an increase in cells and tissue reproduction, stress relief and stimulation of the body's natural endorphins."

THEY HAVE A CRISIS CONTINGENCY PLAN

No-one is more aware of just how stressful a skin crisis can be than Annika Kaban , who once had a major breakout just before a Chanel catwalk show. Luckily she was well prepared. "When something like that happens I use cortisone cream that I get from a doctor, " says Kaban. "I also sometimes use a prescription acne cream that gets rid of spots overnight," Like celebrities, models go to extreme lengths to get rid of a zit before a big event (Britney Spears apparently gets her spots injected with cortisone before a public appearance). Unfortunately -or fortunately, depending on how you fee about needles - such extreme solutions aren't quite so accessible to the rest of us. " If you have an acne condition, your doctor is not very likely to administer a cortisone injection for a simple spot," says Hobson. " For a quick fix, probably one of the fastest, most effective treatments is to use a product that contains benzoyl peroxide,"

THEY PREP FOR IMPORTANT OCCASIONS

Think models just show up for shoots while the crew does all the prep work? Think again. When a model knows in advance that she's got a really big campaign or trip coming up, she often get her skin primed with a couple of sessions of microdermabrasion, which sloughs off the top layer of skin without causing side-effects(dryness, flaking) as a chemical peel. "All that heavy make-up under hot lights really causes a lot of skin congestion, so dermabrasion is very popular with models as they can have it the day before a shoot to get their skin looking amazing with no down time," says Kaye Scoot from The Clinic in Sydney. For those really looking for picture-perfet skin, "Intense Pulsed light treatments are also popular for getting rid of the odd capillary, sunspot or even freckles," says Scott.

THEY OPT FOR PREVENTION OVER A CUTE

Travelling to far-flung destinations might be great for your portfolio, but it's certainly not great for your skin - which is why models who travel have a strategy that helps them avoid dryness, dehydration or sensitivity when in transit. "Flying sucks out the moisture from your skin. It's very dehydrating and because of this, also makes the skin more sensitive," explains Hobson. "The best thing is to drink lots of water before, during and after flying. Get your skin really healthy and well hydrated prior to flying and boost moisture levels by spritzing with a hydrating toner (not just water spray as all this does is evaporate) and applying plenty of moisturiser during the flight."

source: madison mag

call me crazy or sickie and i don't care

2009-05-03T00:54:00.000+07:00

these are just beautiful things that i've ever seen in my entire life

authentic female human skull jewelry box

authentic human skeleton lamp

by a modern primitive artist, abattoirlarue.

too bad most of them are sold out

click to find out more and more beautiful pieces

yea i kind of obsessed with skull and skeleton lately

provocative offensive

2009-05-02T16:35:00.001+07:00

ck jeans billboard

click for more ck jeans ad. campaign

flora by gucci

2009-04-28T16:44:00.000+07:00

this is a beautiful audio visual harmony

flora by gucci

directed by chris cunningham

starring abbey lee kershaw

the ballet cats new arrival

2009-04-25T16:26:00.000+07:00

tbc has launched their latest collection for this season

so let's meet mathilda & sveta the siamese twin from russia

and their mascot, mr. carrot rabbit himself.

photography collaboration with indonesia based photographer, st. jadoon from bandung

and the cat eyed fatriana zukhra the model.

their new packaging

check out their website for more collection

and i can assure you that you'll love carrot rabbit

lazy tag?

2009-04-19T02:10:00.001+07:00

2:15 am

i've never done this tag thingy before, who wants to tag me anyway? haha. i just found out this on sour cherry. it's getting late but i'm not ready for bed time. all in my head is just an exam coming up on monday. sigh. being a college student got me sicker than ever. my mind must be on elsewhere.

what is your current obsession?

current? caffeine

what is your weirdest obsession?

lean figure and don't ask why

what are you wearing today?

oversized black tank, short jeans and old old converse

what’s for dinner today?

manadonese cuisine (idk those foods name exactly), some grilled finger foods and beer

why is today special?

it's ursula and ian wantah birthday, yea they're twins

what would you like to learn to do?

sewing, making clothes and rob a bank

what’s the last thing you bought?

pair of killer boots, yeahhh

what are you listening to right now?

nothing

what is your favorite weather?

summer with warm temperature

what is your most challenging goal right now?

pass the exams, that's it

what do you think about the person who tagged you?

someone with sense of killer fashion, cool personality, short black hair, skinny figure, fair skin tone, and the will-be-queen-bee-atch. haha

if you could have a house totally paid for, fully furnished anywhere in the world, where would you like it to be?

canada or london or ny or even south africa

what would you like to have in your hands right now?

a joint, haha nah kidding...

what would you like to get rid of?

some pounds

if you could go anywhere in the world for the next hour, where would you go?

my boyf place

which language do you want to learn?

french or spanish

what do you look for in a friend?

just a good heart

who do you want to meet in person?

can i say god?

what’s your favorite type of music?

chill out, britpop, rock, pop, alternative

what’s the favorite piece of clothing in your own closet?

all my outwears and my jeans of course

what is your dream job?

a diplomat orrr... professional stylist

any favorite models?

erin wasson, lily donaldson, masha tyelna, anna selsezneva, coco rocha, freja beha, erichsen, anja rubik, lara stone, snejana onopka, raquel zimmerman, alice dellal... and...

if you had £100 now what would you spend it on?

forget mid semester exams and fly to somewhere with my boyf

favorite designer?

alexander wang

fashion pet peeve?

hahaha, idk... really... you tell me maybe... lmfao

do you admire anyone’s style?

yea

describe your personal style

i like to dress down most of time, wear something that nobody wants to wear, dress like a hippie and accesorize like a gipsy... or sometimes a bit of masculin look, sort of rock and roll.

the rules:

1. respond and rework: answer the questions on your blog, replace one question that you dislike with a question of your own invention, add one more question of your own. (disclaimer: i don't do this, because i don't know how to aswer my own question, and can't even think of one right now).

2. tag eight other people.

i'm too lazy to tag other people... zzz

forever fashion icon?

bloody surprise

2009-04-16T01:07:00.000+07:00

i just joined modepass... ummm... around couple weeks ago (i guess)

anddd... now my pic on flair modepass magazine, haha... lucky me!

idk what to say honestly... speechless...

those are my shorts on the top right of the pic :)

thanks to julie (modepass admin)

lindsay loves wang

2009-04-13T21:43:00.000+07:00

lindsay loves wang that much? yea you're so lucky lindsay, with all your money you can buy almost everything on wang collection, such a lucky bitch. haha yea i'm jealous.

her obsessions:

balmain

chanel

6126 leggings

the row

rick owens

cartier tank watch

coca cola

karl lagerfeld

alaiia

balenciaga

alexander wang

preen ready to wear spring 2009

2009-04-13T19:56:00.000+07:00

source: preen

i've seen some inspirations for formally stylish look. all the ruffle detail, front zippered detail, asymmetric cut, chiffon or satin fabric recently and they're wayyy to much in here, so what's your formally stylish look like? still stuck in your fave dress or one piece with your leather jacket? that's lame.

preen spring 2009 collection was inspired by easy rider and jimi hendrix, it was like the late sixties has been popping up here and there on new york's runways. preen has more interesting details such as cutouts at the ribs inset with a wide mesh, caged backs, laces crisscrossing the shoulder blades, mesh slips peeking a few inches below the hem and drawstring-waist dresses. now i need to know further collection from Justin Thornton and his partner Thea Bregazzi.

oneandhalf

2009-04-13T00:50:00.000+07:00

oneandhalf, nina nikicio second line (nikicio is her first line). heartbreak, the collection inspired by the end of relationship, sadness but it's truly beautiful, pretty cool idea! i'm a big fan of these colors pallete (black, white and grey) and i should admit that she's (nikicio) more than just great. c'mon we're bored and we need more local designers like you. young and fresh ones with such a good sense of killer fashion please...

these are my fave ones

for more heartbreak collection

Tallulah Morton

2009-04-09T14:18:00.000+07:00

Who's your current fave girl? Nicole Richie? Mischa Barton? or... Paris Hilton (does she still exist?). Haha. C'mon... Wakey wakey! I kinda addicted to see this girl, an Australian model, who is the new Cobrasnake's muse, yea it's Tallulah Morton.

Her attitude kinda reminds me of Erin Wasson a bit

anddd... Look at those accessories! Really effing cool!!!

Love her hair color!

Steal them: boyf checked shirt, oversized tee, knee high socks (is a must!) and those cool creepers!!!

Seems like she always playing with a loads of accessories, bangles, bracelets, rings, etc

Tallulah started modelling at 13 and is now 17. In those four years she has graced the covers of Russh (twice) and Follow. She's been in campaigns for the likes of Cue, Oshyo, Pianani Studio, Sachi, Bennaton, Portmans, Sportsgirl, Charlie brown and more. Featured in Editorial for the likes of Follow, Russh, Vogue, Mixet, Harpers, Velvet, Cover, Marie Claire, Cleo, Duke and more. She has also walked for Josh Goot, Ksubi, Lover, Camilla and Marc, David Jones, Alex Perry, Zimmermann, Wayne Cooper, Arabella Ramsay and most recently (with her move to paris and international sucess), Dior, Galliano, Phillip lim, Ungaro, Hussien Chalayan, Diane Von furstenberg, Vivienne Westwood, Jean Paul Gaultier and Hermes.

Her agent is Scene Models (AUS), IMG (NY),Red 11 (NZ) and recently she has joined Storm Models (famous for Kate Moss).

Standing at 5'11" with her straight long brown hair, Scene Model states "Editor of French Vogue – Corinne Roitfeld commented that she thought Tallulah would be the biggest model ever to come out of Australia" also "Jean Paul Gaultier who designs for Hermes has booked her to shoot a cover and story on Hermes for Marie Claire"

Isn't she dope or what??? It's hard to beleive she's just 17. I wish I was as cool as her when I was at her age. I've heard that she's a model off duty, but who cares, she's damn cool! Some people said that she's the next Cory Kennedy, ha. I like them both.

Queenbeehunt Competition?

2009-04-08T01:35:00.000+07:00

Finally I have some free time to post again, some free time and "something" to spread actually...

Yeah... I was kinda busy recently, there's an online competition here, anddd... apparently... they're looking for a smart, independent and STYLISH girl and the winner could winning a fashion trip to Tokyo (that's why I was interested). There are three rounds in this competition, first, all we had to do are just filled the form (fullname, DOB, blablabla) and answer some questionnaire, like which one do you prefer, cactus or rose? ah c'mon... (okay that was easy). From the first 10.000 girls, they chose 100 ones of them and of course I'm not that stupid, yea I'm in. The second round, we all had to do some so-called-missions and if we're doing good and the JUDGES like our job, we could make into the top 10.

First, fashion styling, it's like we had to submit our pic in so-called-EDGY look. This is my EDGY look on first task of second mission

Let me copy-paste those description...

Lidwina Grata - Wang feat Wasson

This look inspired by Alexander Wang Fall 2008 Ready to Wear “Extremely Briliant” Collection. Those chain ripped short jeans are the winner in this look (originally made by me). All of these come in perfectly mixed up with Erin Wasson attitude on camera. I don’t need to spread a lot because my shorts tell a lot.

Oversized tank

Denim vest

DIY Chain ripped short jeans

Tights

Studded ankle boots

Assorted bangles and rings

Unisex watch

Messy hair

NOT that edgy huh?

And... the second task of second mission is... PUBLIC SPEAKING? it's like we should submit our vid, showing our SPEECH ABILITY while talking about "what would I do if I were a President's daughter?"

Nah, I won't post my vid and don't even ask why.

The point is I didn't make it, well yea... maybe I'm not one of those girls (the top 10) that they're looking for, maybe I'm not good enough orrr... not LUCKY enough??? I don't know.

May the best win, at least this time.

PS: If you like to see the top 10, click this one. You could find me if they haven't delete it.

Anna Selezneva

2009-03-17T20:58:00.000+07:00

First Name: Anna
Last Name: Selezneva
Nationality: Russian
Hair Color: Dark blonde
Eye Color: Blue / green
Date of Birth: July 29, 1990
Place of Birth: Moscow, Russia
Height: 5'9.5" ; 177cm
Measurements: (US) 82-60-88 ; (EU) 32.5-23.5-34.5
Dress Size: (US) 4 ; (EU) 34
Lives Now: Paris
Agencies: Silent
Known For: Eyes, cheekbones
Status: Rising star, cover girl
Friends: Cristina Jurach, Gantz Gilles, Claudia Seiler, Inna Pilipenko, Anastasija Kondratjeva, Charlotte Hoyer

Balmain SS 09

I love Russian models. Lucky her to has those beautiful cheekbones!!!

CK Jeans SS 09 Controversial Ad Campaign

2009-03-17T20:40:00.000+07:00

Ad Campaign: Calvin Klein Jeans

Season: Spring Summer 2009

Models: Danny Schwarz, Vlad, Mikus, Carson, Tomek, Travonne, Anna Jagodzinska, Anna Selezneva, Edita, Naty and Natasha Poly

Photography by Steven Meisel

Website: calvinkleinjeans.com

First Calvin Klein Jeans video campaign since the 80's shot by fashion photographer Steven Meisel, will hit the airwaves coming month, the provocative commercial will have a censored version for the US market while Europeans will get an uncensored cut. The print side of the campaign will start showing up on outdoor billboards and LED screens, hitting the magazine pages in March. Untill the complete relaunch of their website, video advert will be the main attarction of calvinkleinjeans.com web page, where you can view the entire uncensored cut.

Raquel Allegra LA Fashion Week Show: Spring 2009 Premiere

2009-03-16T19:08:00.000+07:00

If you think studded, ripped or acid washed are the hippest things these days, then I say,

you're boring...

This AWESOME collection would makes you want to

shred every single clothes in your closet

I used to hate tie dye stuff (since it becomes so hip in here),

but this kind of tie dye killing me!

PS: I stole my brother basic tee then I shred it, maybe I'll post it when it's done

Shredding really REALLY NEED a load of time

Check out for more!

Polaroid In Instant

2009-03-15T22:04:00.000+07:00

Create Your Own Photo Mosaic or Polaroid Picture with Pixisnap

Ashish Ready To Wear Spring Summer 2009

2009-03-15T01:39:00.000+07:00

Super cool! Everything! From up to toe!

Fringe dress. Oversized army outwear. Ankle boots (look at those cool wings on boots!)

Sequins dress. Oversized army outwear. Ankle boots

Ripped and badged denim jacket & shorts. Sheer tank

Sequins dress

Pinned denim coat

Oversized tee. Dice trousers. Ankle boots. And cupless bra? (I suppose)

Fringe detail sweatshirt. Checked shorts. Ankle boots

Fringe blouse

Dice tee. Sequins jacket. Cool hat & shades

Get off with star, for others, star is the new skull,

but for me, DICE is the new of everything!

Multi printed sweatshirt. Ripped short jeans

Fringe dress. Statement necklace. Ankle boots (left)

Sequins dress. Statement necklace (right)

Sequins jacket. Multi printed trousers. Ankle boots. Cool hat

Here are the "keywords" to get those look:

All the ripped, badged, pinned denim

Fringe

Sequins

Army

Oversized

Multi printed

Statement necklace

Ankle boots

Curly and messy hair

Rich black smokey eyes

Check out for more

A Little Mistake

2009-03-14T23:32:00.000+07:00

Have you read Gogirl March edition? (Humor & Jokes Issue)

In my opinon, Gogirl! magazine has become better now (with all their new useful pages)

Fashion Blogger, Netsurfin', DIY and Post Anything are my favourite

(is DIY even a new one too?)

As a very detail oriented-fashion observer, I read all the fashion pages carefully, page by page, detail by detail. Then I found mistake on page 118 (about mix and match), they put Stella Mc Cartney on Ashish Spring Summer 2009 Collection.

Ashish Spring Summer 2009

All I know Stella Mc Cartney Spring Summer 2009 is about a cool-girl style down to a science (I love her blazer) and not a cool-girl style down to rock and roll gigs. Oh and also, Stella usually do a natural/sheer make up runway. That's very Stella!

But, who am I, I'm just an unknown Gogirl! reader, maybe the other readers wouldn't notice about this (or maybe they just don't care).

Besides that, Gogirl!'s forgiven with all their new cool pages ;)

Ashish Spring Summer 2009 Collection is so cool! I love it!!!

PS: Sorry Gogirl! no offense okay...

Words Of Mine

2009-03-14T00:47:00.000+07:00

That's the answer if you ask me what words could describe my personal style

Hippie History

2009-03-14T00:35:00.000+07:00

Photograph by Ken Heyman at Woodstock, 1969

The Hippie movement was as much about fashion statements of natural fibers, leather, hair headbands, and plenty of sincere skin (LIFE: The '60s 1989) as it was one of ideals and beliefs brought about by prior events of the country, mainly that of the Vietnam War. Terry Anderson had called the war the “engine of the sixties,” claiming that without the war, “the decade would have remained a liberal reform era, not a radial decade, not the 60’s” (Dominick 1999). As the war dragged on year after year, people began to lose faith in their leaders. This loss of trust and faith was met with a response of dropping out of society, and either joining the alternative one of the counterculture, or leaving the mainstream altogether by selectively adopting certain elements of hippie lifestyles (Dominick).

These Beat descendants and Hiaght Ashbury originators offended the mainstream with not only their creed of peace, love, and personal freedom, but with their mere fashion alone. According to the California governor, Reagan, they were once said to be those that: “dresses like Tarzan, has hair like Jane, and smells like a Cheetah” (Our American Century Turbulent Years: The 60s 1998).

While offensive, the statement was somewhat true, these people had lost all hope in the society of their day, were tired of standards and an establishment that had let them down, they sought to escape and reject that which had disappointed them in every form. So the material was abandoned for the natural and second hand. The focus on appearance was left behind for long and minimally up-kept hair and usually no makeup for women. They sought to reject all that embodied that which had disappointed them (Our American Century Turbulent Years: The 60s 1998).

However, interestingly enough in their attempt to escape fashion, for a brief time, despite the distaste of others, they caught designer’s eye. The new sanitized versions of the look’s patch work skirts, flowered dresses, and elegantly tie-dyed pants suits, underwear, and nearly everything else, suddenly appeared. However, both consumers and designers alike soon realized that the hippie of ideals and no materialism prevailed over their fashion alone, and spending $300 on a designer tie-dye pants suit would take anyone from as far from hippie as possible. Thus the decade was ended with its signature uncertainty in all, even fashion, as the years to come would see the appearance and then sudden disappearance of one fad after another (American Decades: 1960-1969 1995).

The above picture is one of a hippie couple at Woodstock, the perfect embodiment of the signature raggedness of these people.

Further information discussing hippies

Further information discussing Woodstock