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I love dancing, and I love writing. Mom thought a dance lesson was in order for a tomboyish little girl– never thought that I'd be hooked for life. Read more
Category Archives: Fashion
Modern Indonesian Women Embracing Their Heritage Silhouette
For the longest time, especially in the Western hemisphere, corsets are seen as a symbol of female restrictions. The tight, often whalebone-constructed, laced-up bodily contraptions do make it difficult for women to be physically active. Corset is not a Western … Continue reading
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Beyond Batik: The Tantalizing Textiles of Nusantara
It has been really encouraging to see the revived interests in Javanese batik in recent years. And, certainly, the UNESCO Heritage award did us all rightfully proud. Yet, it’s rather disheartening to see that many Indonesians got so caught up … Continue reading
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Seeing All Red Over Soles: Louboutin vs. YSL
Yes, I’m going to talk about Louboutins. But no, ladies, it’s not about the latest styles or colors. I’m going to talk about the one color that’s been there since the beginning of the brand; the red lacquer on the … Continue reading
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The New ‘It’ Bag
No, ladies, it’s not one of those preppy, yacht-worthy handbag on the latest cruise collections. But bear with me– it might just be as catchy. Turned your lights off during Earth Hour recently? Hope you did, either by genuine awareness … Continue reading
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O My Precious, Precious Baubles
Jakarta, 14 December 2005 Written under Miss Sassy (7) The king of pop thriller paperback Sidney Sheldon once wrote about a character, an etiquette and personal grooming teacher in an expensive Swiss finishing school, who always said that the right … Continue reading
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Ahh… Fashionista
Jakarta, 25 February 2005 Written under Miss Sassy (2) I love fashion. The idea of putting together different articles to create an ensemble that embodies a certain style. May not always the certain styles dictated by some much-lauded mega designers … Continue reading
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InStyle, In Town
Jakarta, 5 August 2010 Our family didn’t have much money during my formative years, but we always had reading materials. Books, newspapers, magazines, you name it. Mom never failed to shell out for children magazine Bobo, and when I started … Continue reading
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Snob Value: Nobody, Snobody
Jakarta, 20 June 2010 One afternoon I attended an intimate soiree, courtesy of a luxury brand. Now, let’s be clear. I’m not one of those tai-tais who hop from one glitzy function to another in head-to-toe labels sponsored by bottomless … Continue reading
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Sour Sequels Present “Fashion is The Story in A City”
Jakarta, 6 June 2010 At the opening night of Sex and the City 2, I got all dolled up in fancy red footwear, then joined Lailai and her merry band of gay buddies. As any self-respecting big city’s single girl, Lailai and … Continue reading
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