Pictures from YouMe&Hunny's showcase at the 2017 Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week in Pavilion on Friday afternoon.
YouMe&Hunny store (by appointment only): Denai Alam, Kuala Lumpur; Tel: +60169273027 | http://youmeandhunny.com/
Special thanks to the multi-talented and ever-so-hardworking Hunny & Andy.
Pictures from Romyda KL's (pronounced Ro-Mee-Da) showcase at the 2017 Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week in Pavilion on Wednesday evening.
Romyda KL's store (by appointment only): The Conversation Studio, 9 Lorong Beluntas 2, Medan Damansara, Kuala Lumpur | http://romyda-kl.com/
Special thanks to Selina Yeop Jr, Ning Baizura and May.
“You’ll see I wear only grey or blue suits. I’m trying to pare down decisions. I don’t want to make decisions about what I’m eating or wearing. Because I have too many other decisions to make.”
Zuckerberg's "50 Shades of Grey" wardrobe, Steve Jobs’ iconic black turtleneck, Albert Einstein’s grey suit.
If you had to guess what the “uniform” for success looked like, what would it be?
So a monochromatic wardrobe is synonymous with the style of success. But why?
“Simply put, by stressing over things like what to eat or wear every day, people become less efficient at work.
This is all related to the concept of decision fatigue, a real psychological condition in which a person’s productivity suffers as a result of becoming mentally exhausted from making so many irrelevant decisions.”
Introducing the capsule wardrobe, a collection of a few essential items of clothing that don't go out of fashion, such as skirts, trousers, and coats, which can then be augmented with seasonal pieces (Wikipedia). Basically, it's a smart library of functional clothes that you love.
“A capsule wardrobe represents more time and energy for what really matter.”
While having a fuss-free monochromatic wardrobe is apparently a habit successful people have, it doesn't just revolve around white shirts, grey suits or wearing the same thing every day.
In fact, a trendy monochromatic dressing can be timeless if you choose the colours or shades that look good on you. Consider this your signature style.
“There’s no cardinal rule that says rompers have to be short little things that barely reach beyond the tops of your thighs. For more temperate spring days, in fact, we think the long romper is where it’s at; but if you go this route, stick to darker or more neutral colors, then set it off with fun accessories.”
Black Romper H&M // Bracelet Hermes
“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.”
The French say faites simple. Keep it simple. No need to over-accessorise, overthink or overdo. When all you have on is a plain white dress, the temptation to "dress it up" is unavoidable. Like a blank canvas that's waiting to be painted on, outfits like these are great for every woman's wardrobe because they are not only timeless and versatile but they also give us room to personalise and make it truly exclusive to our individual style. Glam it up, dress it down, layer it on for cooler nights - the options are endless.
Nevertheless, while expressing our personality and making a statement with every new accessory piled on, it also helps to remember that sometimes, less is best. Balance the boldness of a solid coloured fitted dress with the innocence of minimalism to let your personality shine. Accessorise with the best curve on your body - your smile.
Have a beautiful day ahead gorgeous girls! Mwah!
White Dress American Apparel // Bracelet Swarovski Slake Silk Bracelet // Bag Chanel Classic Flapbag in Caviar Calfskin
“The romper can be a tough sartorial nut to crack; if you wear one with too airy a fabric, it can end up looking like pyjamas. If it doesn’t fit properly, you lose all your shape (the ideal romper isn’t too tight or too loose, but lands somewhere perfectly in the middle). If it’s too skimpy, you look like a teenager that’s just escaped from the mall. They can also be difficult to accessorise, especially if they’re printed.”
Grey Romper H&M // White Bandeau Bra Uniqlo // White Kicks Nike Air Huarache // Shades Chanel // Bag Chanel // Bracelet Hermes
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Female and visiting Tokyo for the first time? :-)
Apart from doing the whole Tokyo Disneyland/Disney Sea, shopping at Shibuya 109, ordering ramen from a vending machine and the usual touristy things, something you may want to consider putting in your itinerary (assuming you have some extra time and money) is a visit to a Japanese hair salon. In my humble opinion, getting bangs or having your fringe cut by a Japanese stylist is probably be one the best souvenirs you could take home with you. Even if you don’t intend to get your fringe cut, perhaps a change in hair colour or style will give you something worth remembering from your trip to Tokyo. The men may never understand, but it’s ok. *smile*
Back to the bangs. So if you have 2 crowns (hair “pusat”) and an occasional cowlick at the front of your head like me, you’ll probably agree that getting perfect bangs can be quite an impossible feat. Speaking from experience, the attempt of getting a fringe cut by a not-so-experienced stylist can be rather disastrous, especially when the cut is done on wet hair. I remember so vividly, an instance where my fringe was cut when it was wet; during the blow-drying process it just twirled back according to the crown at the front of my head, resulting in a rather embarrassingly uneven fringe. More like an odd slant. And you could tell it wasn’t a stylistic cut done on purpose. *laugh* In the end, the stylist blamed it on my hair and I hid under a cap for 2 weeks after that unforgettable day.
Anyhoo, bad experiences aside, I have had 2 rare instances of good fringe cuts, both of which were done by Japanese hairstylists. So if you’re blessed with “front head issues” like me *laugh* but still haven’t given up on conquering the bangs, Tokyo would be the perfect place for you to do just that.
Since I last moved to Tokyo in 2009, I’ve had the opportunity to try out various salons in Meguro, Shibuya, Harajuku, Omotesando, Aoyama, Ginza and Shinjuku. You’re spoiled for choice in this fully equipped and highly efficient city, and so far, I’ve learnt that as with the food, you can’t really go wrong with salons in Tokyo.
I’m not sure about you but the things I look for in a salon, apart from having a pleasant environment and being in a convenient location include:
There’s no better thing for a girl than to find a salon we’re comfortable with, so if you haven’t found “the one” yet, don’t worry. These things do take time, so keep searching, don’t give up and don’t settle.
A few years back, my friend Cheesie introduced me to a Japanese chain of salons in Kuala Lumpur called Number76, and I become so comfortable with them that I haven’t switch since.
This trip back to Tokyo, I decided to pay a visit to their Omotesando branch and the very first stylist from which I got my maiden haircut at Number76 in Kuala Lumpur years ago – Deji-san. Thanks to my Malaysian style guru, Amy (from the Bangsar 2 branch), I managed to get an appointment with the highly skilled master stylist Deji-san.
Unfortunately, no bangs for me this time round since the husband wasn’t in favour of that idea (now that I’m married, he gets a say in almost everything *laugh*). So the plan was:
Note: If you are using Google maps to locate the salon in Japan, it may help to copy and paste this address in the search bar: 150-0001 東京都渋谷区神宮前4-9-2 神宮前MMビル2F
Happy hair day! Mwah!
So you’re going to attend a fashion event and you’re wondering…
What to wear, what colour, how to dress according to your body proportion, suggestions for beer-bellied men, compensating short legs (for both men and women), etc.
For answers to those questions and advice for aspiring fashion designers, check out this video as we get up close and personal with one of Malaysia’s most successful yet humble designers – Wan Ruzaini of RizmanRuzaini Couture.
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My two personal favourites from RizmanRuzaini's #RAMleela Cruise Collection 14/15, as seen on the Red Carpet of The Fashion Festival Bali 2014
A sneak at the Opening Night of The Fashion Festival Bali 2014 held at The Stones Hotel Autograph Collection, Legian, Bali. Soundtrack: Random Hero (Original Mix) by Joe Garston More pictures and blog posts on http://hannahtan.com Follow me on Facebook: http://facebook.com/hannahonline Twitter: http://twitter.com/hannah_tan Instagram: http://instagram.com/hannahonline
Fashion Industry: A multibillion-dollar global enterprise devoted to the business of making and selling clothes. [http://global.britannica.com/]
Some say fashion is fickle, while others like New York writer Christina Grasso, believe that “there's no escaping it unless you take a cue from Adam and Eve and forgo clothing forever.”
In conjunction with this week’s Fashion Festival Bali 2014, here are the answers to some of your fashion-related questions:
Like it or not, fashion is a business and for countries like the UK, the fashion industry worth £26 billion to its economy. According to the New York City Economic Development Corporation, Fashion Week generates an estimated $532 million in direct visitor spending annually, which translates to $865 million in total economic impact.
Yep.
While fashion events in a particular destination city help drive sales for the local businesses, they also play a significant role in elevating retailers and brands in the eye of the consumers. “When we started doing runway shows, it raised our company’s profile dramatically,” said designer Nanette Lepore. “After the first few seasons on the runway, sales jumped 20% a year.”
The most important people at fashion shows are the Editors of influential magazines/media, the Designers and the buyers/retailers. Fashion shows are generally not open to the public, and fashion week is not a public event.
“At the shows, retailers see the designers’ creative vision. They get ideas on how the collection should hang in the store, how it should be merchandised, what the window displays might be and if it should be featured in a catalog or an ad.” -Fern Mallis, senior vice president of IMG Fashion
In most cases, yes.
According to Cosmopolitan.com’s Style Editor Charles Manning, “Anywhere from $0 to $20,000 or more; it just depends on the model and the show. Supermodels like Karlie Kloss and Gisele Bündchen can make thousands of dollars walking in shows for brands like Chanel or Dior, and there are rumors about models making much much more, especially when walking in the show is part of a larger contract with that brand or if they are on exclusive (only walking for one designer that season)."
"Less established models, on the other hand, often make next to nothing. Usually these models are working on smaller shows, for designers who do not have the budgets to pay them in cash and must instead pay them in trade.”
“Designers make the clothes – sometimes with the help of professional trend forecasters, sometimes not. Then editors identify the trends based on how many designers are doing whatever it is (pajama shirts, oversized pink cots, leather pants, etc.). The general rule is that you need a minimum of 3 designers to establish a trend, but bigger designers like Dior or Prada can often launch trends all on their own because they are so influential that anything they do will be instantly knocked off and copied by other designers, thereby becoming a trend.”
“That said, a trend is only successful if it sells and new trends often grow out of the successes and failures of old trends, so, in a way, it is the consumers themselves who decide what the trends will be just by shopping.” [Charles Manning]
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Hello beautiful people! If you're considering coloured contacts for the first time, choosing the right colour and brand can be rather confusing. Following some of your previous questions on WHAT COLOUR, WHICH BRAND, WHERE TO BUY, ETC. ETC .ETC I thought I’d do this video to show you the ones I use, to facilitate your comparison and research before you go shopping! Hehe. Of course, colour contact lenses are great when you want to play around with different makeup/looks, but for the purpose of this video, I'm keeping my makeup to a bare basic. We'll have some fun with different looks and tutorials later, but in the meantime, for the sake of a non-biased comparison, here you go!
Closeup pictures and details of the products used in this video at http://www.hannahtan.com/journal/2014/07/top-8-most-natural-contact-lens-colours-for-asian-skin http://hannahtan.com Follow me on Facebook: http://facebook.com/hannahonline Twitter: http://twitter.com/hannah_tan Instagram: http://instagram.com/hannahonline
I used to go to different opticians to buy the different brands I wanted (I still haven't found a physical store that carries all these brands and colours), but now I just buy them online. Senang. I discovered a site that carries them all, at cheaper prices and free shipping at that. Hehe (trust a kiasu Malaysian like me to look for the best deals)~ Anyhoo, here's the list of brands and colours I mentioned about in the video (in order). For your convenience, you can just click on the price to go directly to the product description page on the online store I buy them from. Hope that helps. Happy browsing!
1. ColourVUE Big Eyes: Sweet Honey (Quarterly) RM65
2. Freshlook Colourblends: Pure Hazel (Monthly) RM49
3. Geo Super Size: Nudy Brown (Monthly) RM35
4. Freshlook Illuminate: Rich Brown (Daily) RM33
5. ColourVUE Big Eyes: Evening Grey (Quarterly) RM65
6. Freshlook Colourblends: Grey (Monthly) RM49
7. Phantasee Big Eyes 15mm: Lovely Gray (Quarterly) RM35
8. FreshKon Alluring Eyes: Magnetic Grey (Monthly) RM52
As per your request, ladies, here is the tutorial for my #KLFW smokey eye look. Hope this helps! :-)
Details of the products used in this video on http://hannahtan.com How to draw eyebrows like a pro: http://www.hannahtan.com/journal/2014/06/smokeyeyetutorial/ Follow me on Facebook: http://facebook.com/hannahonline Twitter: http://twitter.com/hannah_tan Instagram: http://instagram.com/hannahonline
1) Vitamin E Intense Moisture Cream (The Body Shop)
2) Pro Conceal and Correct Palette/Medium (Mac Cosmetics)
3) Mineralize Skinfinish, Light Plus (Mac Cosmetics)
4) Artist's Eye Pencil, Estee Lauder
5) Eye shadow/Satin, Soba (Mac Cosmetics)
6) A Glimmer of Gold Mineralize Eye Shadow (Mac Cosmetics)
7) Eye shadow/Matte, Carbon (Mac Cosmetics)
8 ) Pink blush from Mac Cosmetics - (so sorry, the label on the product came off so I do not have the colour code)
9) Highlighter/Mech-06, Lavender (Melliesh)
10) Bronzing Power/Golden (Mac Cosmetics)
11) Mineralize Skinfinish Natural, Sun Power (Mac Cosmetics)
12) Duo Adhesive (www.aiibeauty.com)
13) False eyelashes (generic)
14) The Magnum Volum' Express Mascara (Maybelline)
15) Strawberry Lip Balm (Smith's)
16) Cremesheen Crosswires Lipstick (Mac Cosmetics)
17) Heavy Rotation Eyebrow Mascara (Heavy Rotation)
18) Liquid Eye Liner, Boot Black (Mac Cosmetics)
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