your temporary love

Ladies, let’s talk about temporary love. It seems like a taboo thing to talk about and it hurts so many hearts just thinking about it. Come on, why should love be temporary? Almost every woman wants the kind of love that lasts, but sometimes it’s just not realistic. The truth is, love comes and goes, but luckily I’ve just found a solution on how to deal with it.

Before you go on and ask me about relationship advice……..sit down girls and chill cause I'm talking about the clothes I love for a few days and can't wait to get rid of it the next week.  I don’t have any solution for temporary love, but to give them a kiss goodbye! But for your never ending love of clothes, i do have a solution for it. Own it, flaunt it, style it all the way you want and return it to the place where they belong.

I'm so intrigued by the idea of fashion freedom - where I can experience an endless fashion possibility that I can have when I'm not limited to anything. Not to ownership, not to space, nor time, and not even to judgement or what the society defines me to be. A freedom where I can just truly be my own self. Style Theory, a newly launched designer wardrobe-rental app (yes, rent it girls!) is offering this kind of freedom and flexibility.

I’ve subscribed and tried the service for months already, and I was delightedly surprised by the various style options that I can try. I do love the service and I never feel judged when I tried lots of new clothes. Everything I want from work-wear, weekend wear to party dresses are available to rent 24/7 only by several clicks away. Just download the Style Theory app, subscribe, choose the clothes and they will deliver it to your doorsteps. Not to mention, the pickup/delivery and laundry are free. It’s already included in the monthly subscription fee. INSANE, right?

I've never imagined before that I’ll be able to experience & explore endless style options from designer brands without having to purchase them first. Now I never need to worry about falling temporarily in love with clothes and regretting it afterwards. And if I do fall in love and want to keep the clothes, I can actually buy them at a discounted price! it's a win-win solution for me! 

Click HERE and start your new fashion journey today!

Dress by Styletheory
Photographed by Graynoise photography

icons of tomorrow tokyo - tommy hilfiger

touch down in Tokyo for the third time this year, i was chosen to attend the Tokyo Icon event of Tommy Hilfiger after his successful show in Shanghai and next New York.

I made so many awesome memories in this city and i couldn't believe i gotta chance to come back and have a surreal experience once again in this sacred city. In the heart of Japan i got the Tommy Hilfiger outfits in my suitcase and BAM the show is ON.

After we landed at the hotel , i went to Tommy Hilfiger's headquarter in Tokyo to meet the team and do a fitting session for the event. There were racks and racks of crazy cool clothes for me to pick, of course it's so hard to pick just one but with the help of Adrian, the PR of Tommy Hilfiger; they altered EVERYTHING for me on the spot. It's like being chosen to attend the Icons of Tomorrow was not special enough. BTW before i continue this further... The Icons of Tomorrow is a group of our generation(if you still consider yourself young ahaha) that's chosen by Tommy himself to represent our generation. His tagline is the leader of today is the icon of tomorrow. He chose lots of influential people from different background with one purpose of spreading positivity around the world. No matter who you are, your body size or the color of your skin.... Kindness matter and that's why i love Tommy Hilfiger so much. He made kindness cool again and I'm honored to be here among the great stars. To name a few... Hailey Baldwin, Lewis Hamilton and Winnie Harlow are the international icons of Tommy. So to be in the midst of them is a dream come true!

Actually i have a story about Tommy Hilfiger, 5 years ago the 21 years old Cindy won a styling competition to New York Fashion Week. That's the first time she went to the US and her first biggest show that she attended was non other than Tommy Hilfiger's. My dream came true that day, sitting with all the fashion icons to witnessed Tommy's newest collection and now... My picture is up there with the stars.... Alongside Lewis Hamilton and Tommy himself, the universe brings me back to Tommy all over again and i sincerely am grateful for the experience. The show was surreal that Alvin; my photographer couldn't capture the light exhibition. The night was energetic, full of lovely corners with a swimming pool the Prince Hotel of Tokyo on the background of. Once again Tommy wowed us all. A pure genius and one of the fashion legends i respect of all time.

Special thanks to MAP fashion for this experience and i hope for those who read this and you don't know how to start your fashion dreams.. Look at me now, and just start with what you have.  Be kind to everyone and master your crafts. Be passionate about all things fashion and your hard work will never betray you. Signing off now... Ciao Ciao 

5 ways to stay stylish in winter

How to be stylish during a cold weather? Like HOW!!! Looking at those instagram goddesses' crop tops, long trench coat and their chanel knee high boots ; jumping up and down the street looking all happy and fabulous in europe. It's a skill guys and when i try it it's HARD.  I hate cold, my body couldn't stand it and i feel weak and moody without the sun. It's hard for a girl who lives in a tropical country to maintain her positive aura  and to stay stylish in a cold weather for a long time. But hey, after two weeks surviving Sydney's winter. I finally have my own formula to tackle the cold weather.

1. Bring your turtlenecks : Stay warm and comfy with a black turtlenecks, just mix them right in your wardrobe, you'll look like a Parisian girls. Classy and appropriate for any occasions. I use my heat tech turtle neck from uniqlo, the extra warm one. YES it saved my life and nobody knows but me, layer it with a few stylish clothes and voila!

2. Use bright colors: When the weather is gloomy, brighten up the room by using your colorful outerwear, dresses or scarf. Red, yellow, blush or burnt orange. People will think you really thought your outfit through and you'll elevate your casual look with colors. I only use one color in this outfit, the burnt orange. It's subtle,  suitable for winter or fall, but the color is not easy to forget. Effortlessly chic and i don't even have to try

3. Flaunt it!: Nobody wants to see a walking salad wrap, unless you're in Iceland or it's snowy. If the weather is somewhat bearable but not really. Pick your strongest body part; it could be your arms, back, legs or for me my calves. Show it and flaunt a little skin!

4. Smile: My photographer said after years of photographing people, everybody love to see people smile. It's infectious and i do believe it's the best and cheapest but essential part of the wardrobe.

5. Settings: Okay, this is not for real people who live in the real world... This is for you internet creatures, don't take your pictures in a plain wall. Let the setting help you to tell the story. I know it's not fair cause i have some wonderful friends who scouted this place for me and help me catch the best light and angle. But pick the right place to make you look even more stylish, the ones that'll compliment your instagram tone and outfits.

That's all and please do comment down below if you tried the tips or if you have more tips to share!

I'm collaborating with Graynoise Photography 
Shoes by Gucci
Top: Uniqlo  

SaptoDjojokartiko S/S 2019

I was late(fashionably of course)... YES i was sprinting from the gate with my stilettos like a jumping deer running from the predators for the 10 am show of Mr. Saptodjojokartiko. The fashionable people of Jakarta were there siting and wowing the collection already, celebrating Mr. Sapto's 10 year's anniversary and his first solo show ever. 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
The all white and modern architecture gave the sporty & futuristic collection the spotlight it deserves. 70 Spring/Summer looks of both menswear and womenswear were unveiled. The impeccable craftsmanship made the futuristic movement of the brand looked seamless , from the circuit board embroideries to the millennium silver outfits. His identity is still very well attached of course through out the entire collection. Collaborating with Make Over Indonesia , the team paired soft morning looks with the cold palette, modern melancholic outfits, subtle and delicate seduction. The flowy dresses and golden embellishments won everybody's heart including my own.

It was a sweet and serene celebration of his success and i really appreciate how he mastered his crafts by not getting the trends change his brand's entire direction. The master is in control, wisely moving forward through small and delightful additions of his collection; new embellished pouches, wedges and sunglasses were seen this morning. The logo tees and cape really showed how confident and on trend the brand is and we will be proud to wear his name everywhere. Kudos to one of the most well known fashion houses in Indonesia, so proud and happy to see how the brand grows and this too will be a part of the Indonesian heritage just like the newly restored and modern looking venue of Istora Senayan, Jakarta.

I was lucky enough to be one of the attendees who wear Mr. Sapto's design. I opted this pleated dress by Saptodjojokartiko as a part of my Crazy Rich Asians theme of the month. I'm signing out and please do enjoy the dreamy collection above.


Photographed by Andyyanata , last picture by Benny Lim  
Venue: Istora Senayan
Make up: MakeOver  

  

oh universe

I actually wrote lots of personal stuff before but the universe forbid and voila! Please enjoy the pics and what do you think about this as my new filter? Do you want more personal stories? I'm trying to revive my blog and please do help me so i could put more contents that you'll like!


Styled by yours truly
Photographed by Sally from Sally&Emily
Top by Patrick owen
Bag by Lily Rose Duffy
Location in Sydney

patrick owen fall/winter 2018 show : amazon fashion week

I got a midnight call from Patrick a few months ago, before all the magical thing happened. I was at the hospital in front of the ICU cause my dad was admitted to the hospital for a serious heart attack which Patrick almost gave me one too after he said "so, you're coming to Tokyo to attend my show okay block the date". Fast forward to a month later, i was in Tokyo wearing Patrick's collection with Anazsiantar, Sonia Eryka, Ayla Dimitri, Alika Islamadina, Andyyanata, the media. Witnessing Patrick's creation in Tokyo.

"Where's your mother? Are you home yet?". A total dejavu when i heard the song at the runway. His childhood memories has been the key inspiration since his last f/w collection including this collection RE:MATA. 

He once again wowed us all with his first solo show in Japan amazon fashion week .Collaborating with darbotz an artist from Indonesia Patrick chose to "loosen up" and reform the traditional batik details in his own way. From office uniform(last f/w show) to playground must haves. RE:MATA is daring, raw and full of unfinished business. But behind the youthful lego colors, millenial belt bags and energetic vibe; the collection was full of well thought details: twisted fabrics, elongate knits, javanese prints,reformed traditional embellishments and structured pvc goodness. 

It's smaller in scale compared to his past collection but it's perfect in my honest opinion. Every look is a hit and there's no pieces you'll miss to recall and remember. 28 looks in total for his first show at the heart of Shibuya and it's enough to blow our minds. From the model cast, music, show lighting to outfit styling. Once again patrickowen and team surprise and impress us all. 

Oh i almost forgot to mention that my dear Anaz also launched her duo lips collaboration with lt pro during the Tokyo amazon fashion week, you'll see more in my vlog and you probably already have at least one piece of her millenial duo lips now as you read the blog. A big congratulation to Patrick and Anaz. I'm signing off now to create another blogpost after a long hiatus! ciao ciao

the only second chance you need

fendi, prada, balenciaga, hermes, loewe, dolce&gabbana and all the high end brands you could ever think of they have it. All you need to do is to give them the second chance, to be new again, loved again, be the limelight of your crazy clubbing night or the master piece you carry to the wedding party. You could buy them all for less only at the secondchancebag. Yup, you hear me, only bags are sold there but who knows?

Is it authentic? Yes for sure, unlike the other new e-commerce; second chance bag has been here all along. They just celebrated their 22 years anniversary this month! 22 years of second chances, the authenticity, the quality, the service are all on point. You could even see the quality of the products through your phone screen  or even better they let you come to their boutique to touch and pick your bags personally.

I personally love to stalk their new arrivals, it's so addictive to see all those bags and all those prices. I got a chance to pick my own fav bags from hermes to gucci and style it last month. I learned it the hard way, that once you touch it and wear it you instantly want to own it. They have no scratch, looked like new pieces and some of them you couldn't even find them again cause the brand won't produce them anymore.

Thank you second chance bag team for the fun photoshoot and hopefully i could own the bags too. BRB dreaming about em....

love and relationship advice

You are complete and there's nothing wrong with you.... I repeat those words inside my head over and over again until i believe that i am enough and my past will never define my future. That happiness will come for those who believe in themselves and the universe will conspires to give whatever that you want. Only if you truly believe in yourself, you are the key to your own success or failure.
I questioned myself last night and what happened to me in the past make me feel as if i'm so hard to be loved sometimes. But you need to feel and be complete first before you try to open yourself to anyone else. You need to heal, take your time. Stop rushing... that's what i told myself this year.
Be complete and be happy in your own solitude. Stop comparing your life with others and just do things that please you. You deserved all the best things in life and you could reach your dreams just like the people you admire the most.
You'll miss the most beautiful things and moments in life when you could only focus on your dark side. You're too  precious and wonderful to just exist without becoming the best version of yourselves in life. In the third month of 2018, let's just reflect ourselves, strengthen our beliefs and love more. Love yourself the way you want to be loved by others.... I got inspired to write this post by all of my friends who didn't stop to try to make me believe that i'm worthy of love and a few people who tirelessly trying to convinced me that i was created with a purpose and sometimes the greatest moment in life happen when you don't plan it. I hope your soul will heal and i'm sending my warm hugs to you. This is a love and relationship advice from me to myself....

Photographed by Michelle Tumewu of Momentobyarla
Dress: Patrick Owen
Shoes :Witchery