Glisters and Blisters

COLOR BLOCK DISTRICT

noreply@blogger.com (michelle_) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:10:00 +0000

I'm back on the color blocking district for today. It's amazing how colors can easily lift my mood up throughout the day but I don't think I can manage wearing this much hues on a daily basis. I still prefer my usual white and blacks. So sad that I had to miss Indonesia Fashion Week as I had a last minute business trip call the other night. I forgot to bring my laptop charger and I am trying my best to solely rely on my iPad to get this post up! crossing fingeers that everything looks as it's suppose to look.

photos by christy // velvet top, normi pants, ysl arty ring, hermes birkin, zara shoes

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SEAVIEW

noreply@blogger.com (michelle_) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:55:00 +0000

Colors of the ocean inspired this look of mine. Bright cobalt blues, hints of mints, and a little bit of brown like sands off shore... The color combination is slightly off my usual palette but I decided to give it a go anyway. I pictured myself wearing this outfit with Acne's unique platform pumps..

I watched the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo the other day and wow, Rooney Mara didn't looked like Rooney Mara. Hard to believe that she was also one of the cast in The Social Network. Other than her unglamorous makeover (punk hair, shaved brows, and more), I wondered if all her piercing (including ones on her private areas) are real. And turns out all of that play boy body jewelry (from freshtrends) are. In one interview she even mentioned that that one private piercing is actually the one that hurt the least. Anyway, I can't believe I just rambled about that for one paragraph. Maybe because I enjoyed the movie a lot and I look forward reading the other books from this Swedish series..

my new way of carrying

photos by christy // h&m sweater, zara skirt, balenciaga bag, topshop shoes

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BY THE BIRDCAGE

noreply@blogger.com (michelle_) — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:58:00 +0000

I'm always happy when Christy and I find new photo spots inside my own house. I was going to shoot on top of the roof like I do alot of times but then it was scorching hot so we tried finding other 'cooler' spots and then Christy pointed out to this space where I put cockatoos. I was happy but the two birds weren't. One of them tried to poke it's beak when I put my back against its cage. you can tell that by the end of this post, the bird is no longer on the far left of the cage but already on the bars. sorry for getting on your nerves birdies..

I love subtle details such as adding this sequin collar from asos to the vintage odd&dot dress.

photos by Christy / odd & dot dress, asos sequin collar, shampalove clutch, manolo blahnik shoes

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SAY SAFFIANO

noreply@blogger.com (michelle_) — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 05:42:00 +0000

It's been awhile since Prada had their moment of 'it' bags. After the Kelly, Birkin, and Alexa satchel storm in Indonesia, it is nice to know that a new breed of it bag is introduced. The Prada Saffiano may not be very new, but it's gaining (...alot actually) popularity. I saw MI:4 a couple weeks ago and bam.. that was the moment I realized that this Saffiano Lea Seydoux wore during the diamond exchange scene was going to be a huge hit (tried googling a movie still but I failed).

not exactly the scene from Mission Impossible I was talking about.. but there goes the bag.

onto streetstyle shots.. the second one was from NYFW Fall 2012.. I love how small bags give bulky outfits more structure.

blogsphere's very own Chiara Ferragni (The Blonde Salad) with her camel Saffiano. The bag may look like it was meant for work attire but with the right styling (see Kate Bosworth below), it works well for casual dresscodes.

Miranda Kerr's in Red. There's one in a really pretty coral-ish version at Neiman.

(image sources. stockholm streetstyle, justjared, streetstrut, styleandthecity.com, mariannan, tumblr)
The bags price start at about $1520 for the small ones (available at Neiman Marcus), not a bad price for a functional and classic bag I'd say. They're light-weight and they're multi pocketed which makes it perfect for a travel bag too. Last weekend I went to the mall, and I spotted at least 10 ladies wearing the Pradas. Predicting that these will be the next Balenciagas..

PS. Do check out these white versions with gold hardware at Saks Fifth. Everybody has them in Black or Beige, thus the whites are a real standout.

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WHEN WORDS LEAVE OFF, MUSIC BEGINS

noreply@blogger.com (michelle_) — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:02:00 +0000

Music : something that I rarely (or even never?) discuss in Glisters and Blisters and in real life. It's not that I don't enjoy a good tune or two but these days I just can't find a good song that I can listen to forever. Spinning through my iPod wheel, most songs you'll see in there are either original oldies tracks or newly improvised jazz versions of those old tracks.

This changed a bit after I first heard an Indonesian song, Serba Salah (wrong in every way). It's not everyday that I find a new Indo song I love. But this time, I was pretty hooked. For this past 3 weeks, I'd listen to Raisa's song at least once a day through various radio stations. But, like I always do, I never bothered googling or asking anyone what the title nor who sang it. Well, this week I found out. It was Raisa Andriana.

Apart from her music, I love the fact that Raisa keeps her style and stage outfits sweet and simple. A rare occurrence for Indonesian performers if I must add (not going to mention a list of names for now). Instead of putting her hair up in sky-high hair-dos, Raisa lets it loose with smooth and soft curls. Very au naturel indeed. Well, why hide under elastics and bobby pins when your locks are as thick and silky as hers?
above photo courtesy of Andra Alodita
Once I knew her name, I googled quite a bit on her and managed to find info on her haircare. With tresses like that, I'm not so surprised to find out that the singer (who's only two years older than me) is Sunsilk's newest brand ambassador. Raisa who once had brittle hair before, tried Sunsilk's Soft and Smooth range. Fast forward a week later, her tresses were noticeably softer and manageable.

And just like most girls, there’s nothing worse than a bad hair day. But all thanks to Sunsilk’s Soft and Smooth haircare, Raisa doesn’t have to battle with her frizzes anymore.

-TRANSLATION-
Musik: sesuatu yang saya jarang bicarakan di Glisters and Blisters serta di kehidupan nyata. Bukannya saya engga pernah menikmati lagu-lagu yang enak, tapi sekarang ini saya tidak pernah menemukan lagu yang cocok untuk saya dengarkan untuk waktu yang lama. Memutar iPod saya, sebagian besar lagu yang akan kalian temukan adalah lagu original atau versi jazz diimprovisasi dari lagu lama.
Ini berubah setelah saya mendengar sebuah lagu, ber – genre pop RnB. Saya selalu mendengar paling tidak satu hari sekali di radio. Tapi, anehnya saya tidak pernah mencoba untuk mencari tau atau bertanya kepada teman, judul dan nama penyanyi tersebut. Tapi, akhirnya saya mendapatkan infonya. Ternyata itu adalah Raisa Andriana dan judul lagunya adalah “Serba Salah”
Setelah tahu siapa penyanyinya, saya mulai mencari tahu tentang Raisa. Ternyata, Raisa wanita Indonesia yang sangat berbakat. Dan saya juga suka dengan gayanya, manis dan simple. Dan untuk tataan rambutnya pun simple, cukup digerai. Tapi emang, rambutnya indah, halus dan mudah diatur lohhh…jadi Raisa PD untuk menggerainya.
Info lain yang saya temukan di google yaitu rahasia perawatan rambut halus Raisa. Dan saya tidak terkejut ketika mengetahui Raisa adalah Brand Ambassador Sunsilk. Perwatan rambut yang dia lakukan hanya menggunakan Sunsilk Soft & Smooth mulai dari shampoo sampai dengan conditioner nya ditambah dengan Sunsilk 3 Minute Hair Treatment.
Rangkaian Sunsilk Soft & Smooth membuat kita tampil percaya diri sepanjang hari. Ga ada lagi tuh yang namanya “bad hair day”. Ayo coba rangkaianya Sunsilk Soft & Smooth, supaya mendapatkan rambut seperti Raisa. Halus, lembut, tidak kering dan jadi mudah diatur.

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SECOND SKIN

noreply@blogger.com (michelle_) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:05:00 +0000

I haven't been feeling too feminine or ladylike lately so it was pretty clear that my leather jacket had to come out from the back of my closet. Hold on.. Not even a closet actually. I'm still in the middle of a moving phase that I'm actually living out of a couple of suitcases and clothes rail. Thank Jesus that most of my clothes are either black, grey, or some-form of brown. This enables me to randomly pull pieces from the suitcases to create my look of the day.

shoes were the only thing that's searchable inside the house..

pretty young things dress, leather jacket from singapore, mango belt, vintage choker, zara pumps

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FROM THE BACK

noreply@blogger.com (michelle_) — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:16:00 +0000

some sneak preview of today's outfit, shot by christy.. been awhile since the last time I took my leather jacket out for a walk. the occasional wind was kind enough to keep the sweat at bay. What's your plan for Valentine's day tommorow? :)

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TAKE ME TO PORTOFINO

noreply@blogger.com (michelle_) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:58:00 +0000

Majorly in awe with the Dior Cruise 2012 campaign, photographed by Ellen von Unwerth and modeled by Monika Jagaciak. The cheerful and lighthearted images were a great contrast to the usual mature campaigns that Dior produces. Winged eyeliner, rouge lips, crown-teased hair, this cruise collection evokes that sexy pin-up girl look while retaining Dior's understated elegance.

these two photos make me crave for a new pair of sunglasses. white rimmed / oversized round ones to be exact. I found some great candidates from Illesteva at $295 or this $32 bargain from Vans.

a little surprised with the purple and jade green nail varnish color choice that were present throughout the tearsheets.. not quite the shade I expected, but I ain't complaining.. you can get the Dior ones here at $23 or Butter London has got an equally nice version of the purple above at $14.

(source. studded hearts)

D I A N A

noreply@blogger.com (michelle_) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:50:00 +0000

I did a little test shoot with my blogger friend, Diana last week. It was a last minute thing and I put together the outfits in about an hour. Despite her sweet face (..and voice), I think Diana pulls off the slight tomboy look flawlessly. Hope you enjoy this little 'editorial' for my friday post. special thanks to Yessi from shopatvelvet.com for lending me out the pretty lace pieces. You can purchase them from here.

Red Lace Top, Olive Lace Dress // Shop At Velvet

Denim Jacket // S.Oliver (available at Metro Dept Store)

Checked Button Down Shirt // Sober Denim

Beige Straw Hat // Club Couture

Pink Printed Scarf, worn as top // Hermès

White Shorts // Cheap Monday via ASOS.com

Bracelets // Jewel Rocks via DO NOT BREAK
other items, stylist/model's own

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CLICK CLICK

noreply@blogger.com (michelle_) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:50:00 +0000

I get alot of questions regarding my camera. Since the end of December, I've been shooting with a canon 5D mark II (as shown below with the hello kitty strap). I have a 50mm f/1.4 and a 24-70L f/2.8 lens (both from canon) that goes with the body. Been planning to do a complete post on my photo equipment but I keep failing to do so... for the moment, bear in mind that a pimped out camera doesn't guarantee kick-ass photos. my advice : keep practicing..

I always love getting perfume samples. I can stash them in my purse for a mid day spritz

my feature on Elle, December last year. photographed by raja siregar

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DOLPHIN SLITS

noreply@blogger.com (michelle_) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:50:00 +0000

I've always gotten questions like "what's your go-to chic outfit when you still need comfort?" I always point out leather shorts and sweater. The height of these black boots might be disturbing for some, but even if you substitute them with sneakers, I'd say it'd still look good.. The shorts are leather, burgundy.. it's got dolphin-cut slits, and it's got elasticated waist to make space for extra eating. What better shorts could you ask for? (shorts available at Romwe), photos by Christy

been decades since the last time I folded my scarf into a triangle and draping it around my neck like so.. I still have those infamous checked ones that I abused back then

the hairy purse is more decorational instead of functional.. nevertheless, that's where the shorts' hidden mega pockets come in handy

J.Crew sweater, Hermes carre, ROMWE shorts, purse, and gold ring, Trendenzas bracelet, Marni Boots

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PHOTO ROLL

noreply@blogger.com (michelle_) — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:30:00 +0000

Like I said before, I am now on Instagram ! One person told me that 2011 was the year of Instagram and indeed it was (and I'm sure there'll be more Instagram users in 2012) because.. It's a great editor for the technology-challenged and professionals. At one tap, my substandard blackberry photos morph into better ones.. so who wouldn't love the app? If you got an ipad/iphone/ipod touch, download instagram from the appstore and follow me @mkoesnadi . the first photo is a little sneak peak of a photoshoot I did with Diana last week.. I'm still in the process of editing those photos.

remember these shoes from last year's Dewi Fashion Knight?

I love taking random shots of the sky, especially when it's blue. real blue.

ps. this is not a paid promotion or anything.. I'm simply sharing my new addiction to this app :)

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PASTELS

noreply@blogger.com (michelle_) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:58:00 +0000

A couple of giant pillows on the ground and natural light coming through the window, looks like I've found my favorite spot to curl up with my books and reading materials in my new room. I've always loved reading on the bed but the thing is I tend to fall asleep and then my book is never finished. Turns out that this spot makes a great photo location when I don't feel like going out on the street. photos by christy, and dress by local designer, fbudi.

sometimes I feel grateful for living in a non-winter country. I am always able to test ride the trends I love from the upcoming spring collections. In this case, it's pastels.

ps. I'm finally jumping into the Instagram bandwagon. follow me @mkoesnadi , or simply follow my tweets (@glister_blister) to check out the tweeted out versions of my pics.

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GINGERBREAD

noreply@blogger.com (michelle_) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:50:00 +0000

this outfit was inspired by the.. gingerbread. I found a childhood picture of me standing nearby a giant gingerbread house and the next day I felt like wearing goldish-browns and reds all at once. very random I know.. The tank top from Stitch N Co was one of those pieces that'd make a perfect beach cover up. Covers the bottoms just nice (if you're about my height, or shorter of course) but not too long that it becomes an odd-length piece.

STITCH N CO Top, Velvet Cardigan, Wolford tights, Hermes clutch, Mango wedges

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RIGHT ROUND

noreply@blogger.com (michelle_) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:57:00 +0000

busy february coming up therefore several posts might have delays for the moment.. despite the rainy weather, I'm still taking these round urban outfitter sunnies out for the day :) photo by christy.

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METALLIC CUFF

noreply@blogger.com (michelle_) — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 04:15:00 +0000

I've been in love with these gold cuffs ever since I first saw them on Tommy Ton's blog with those black Prada platforms. A month of two ago, Asos' iPad magazine featured these gold anklets. Sadly, it wasn't available at that time. I put those cuffs on my waitlist and yesterday, an email notification was sent that these gold charms are for sale ! Get your pair of these cuffs from ASOS before they sell out here!

images sources. jakandjil, styleorectic, tumblr wear these gold cuffs with...
// YSLTributes Platforms
// STELLA MCCARTNETY Perspex Satin heels
// ASOS Paranormal Leopard Platforms
// ELIZABETH&JAMES Suede Pointed Pumps
// WOLFORD opaque tights for the winter

ON THE STREET...

noreply@blogger.com (michelle_) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:50:00 +0000

I know spring is coming up but I can't help but wear black and navy especially when these ahorta have the two colors in it. The jacket is a great piece whenever you feel like perking up your casual outfits. (photos by christy)

Kain Label shirt, BCBG Max Azria jacket, ASOS shorts, Christian Louboutin shoes, pro.tech.teur iPad sleeve

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ORIENT EXPRESS

noreply@blogger.com (michelle_) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:57:00 +0000

This is what I wore for this year's Chinese New Year. Okay well, I had to cheat a bit with the photos as they were not shot on the holiday since there was not any reliable photographer at that time. Anyhow, I think the last time I recall wearing a Cheongsam was like 12 (or more?) years ago? I personally love how they accentuate the body's curves but I never found one I like until I encountered this teal number. plus with the sequined details, it's a major love for me.

loving my new contact lens from Geo Soflens Room.. I thought geolens were uncomfortable but turns out that they're just as fine. This one brightens up my eyes naturally without looking like those japanese human barbies

photos by christy, editing by michelle
cheongsam by Sebastian Gunawan & shoes from Balenciaga

yes yes it's that Balenciaga heels again. I didn't expect alot of walks out of these shoes but turns out that they go with just about any outfit I pick out and they're dead comfy. In addition to that, a 13cm boost of height is always a good perk.

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M I N G D Y N A S TY

noreply@blogger.com (michelle_) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:48:00 +0000

Currently hiding from all the crowd that's gathering in my house during this Lunar New Year thanks to a sudden diarrhea I got earlier in the morning. I'm not going to be narccistic for the day, instead I'd like to share this particular model that I've been drawn to. Say hi to Xi Meng Yao. Or more familiarly, Ming Xi.

At a towering height of 178cm, this Shanghainese beauty made her dirst debut at Givenchy's fall 2010 couture show, a first for Asian. As if that's not cool enough, she was handpicked by the fashion house's own designer, Riccardo Tisci to strut the catwalk. Ming Xi believes that Chinese models play an important role when China is a growing force within the luxury market.

wide set eyes and strong cheekbones define Ming's signature look

standing out against the Caucasians on vogue russia february 2012 (with Anais Pouliot, Kate King, and Karo Mrozkova.)

with fellow friend, liu wen. officially jealous with those long limbs that look great in just about any boots. and that signature one-leg-bend pose is *thumbs up*

Ming Xi has quite of a style. don't you think? I like how she manages to play with prints while keeping the rest of the outfit is (almost) neutral. mid-thigh boots seem like her favorite shoes as I googled through streetstyle images Ming.

brow-less (see two pictures above) or bold brows, this asian beauty does it all (spread from Manifesto magazine January 2012 ed)

sources: elite model management, fashiongonerogue, stockholm-streetstyle, altamira, vogue russia, street-peeper, bonae-l'amour, vogue china, various tumblrs

CENTER PART

noreply@blogger.com (michelle_) — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 14:49:00 +0000

a quick update before I'm off to my chinese new year dinner with the family. I just realized that I have three balenciaga products on me as I'm typing the outfit details below. the cloudy weather may not lift my mood up but it's quite handy when I feel like taking my tights out for a walk. I thought that they would prevent mosquito bites but turns out their 'needles' can still poke through. Are all mosquitos that 'good' or is it just the ones living around my area?

loving the slits on the shoulders on this shirt !

identité double sleeved shirt, zara skirt, balenciaga bag, bracelet, and shoes

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GET OFF MY CLOUD

noreply@blogger.com (michelle_) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:55:00 +0000

typing this up in the car as I try to finish my Friday errands . thank Jesus that the traffic isn't as pathetic as it usually is. Chinese new year is coming up in three days and I haven't prepped much to begin with. I wished that dark colors were acceptable for this holiday because I can't seem to find a dress in a bright hue that I like everywhere. Dressing to impress the grandmas and grandpas has never been easy...

Photos by Christy , Editing by Me
American Apparel multiway Bandeau Dress (c/o Debenhams Indonesia)

and here are the ROMWE.com Giveaway Winners :
CHRISTIE // NETTIE // CHRISTIAN BELVIN
congrats to all of you ! there'll be an email coming in soon (so check your inbox, and the spam folder as well) Thank you to everyone who participated!

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GENNIE FLATS

noreply@blogger.com (michelle_) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:05:00 +0000

I found my old Chloé satin flats in one of my old shoe boxes the other day. It's a size too small for me now but I still made the effort to jam my feet in it because they're the cutest flats I've ever owned to date. Don't they remind you of Aladdin? Gennies perhaps? Anyway,since the shoes were not too comfy, I made sure that the rest of the outfit was. and no other than the jeans and tshirt combo would be a better candidate for that.

this shirt from the-young-sabina is really airy. perfect if you're living in the humid like I am

photos by christy and me
the young sabina t-shirt, victoria beckham red denims, zara jacket, and Chloé shoes

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COMMON INTEREST

noreply@blogger.com (michelle_) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:47:00 +0000

there's only one thing me and my dude love within the fashion sphere : striped shirts. He's got a whole closet full of it (seriously!) and I'm still picking up stripey things here and there. This zara shirt was one of my few sale grabs. It was available in my size but I think it looks better oversized in Large.

dont forget to enter the ROMWE GIVEAWAY on my previous post ! I've enabled the anonymous comments so for those who dont have a google account can still enter their details in it..

photos by christy, editing by me
ZARA shirt, ROMWE leather vest, H! HENRY HOLLAND jeans (c/o Debenhams Indonesia), TEA LABEL braided bracelet, MULBERRY bag, MOSCHINO shoes

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NEON LIGHTS +ROMWE GIVEAWAY

noreply@blogger.com (michelle_) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:50:00 +0000

Christy and I were planning to shoot these photos outdoor the other day but the rain suddenly poured and this indoor shoot came into mind. I must admit that this giant neon knit is too "heavy" for the jakarta weather but at the same time I can't resist wearing it because of it's popping color ! would love to rewear it again with hot pink pants if I had the chance to visit some cold country...

ROMWE Sweater, 7 for all Mankind denim shorts and Freshlook Colorblend contacts in Pure Hazel

On a more exciting note, I'm delighted to say that I'm hosting my first Romwe giveaway for you guys to kick off the new year (new clothes for Chinese New Year perhaps?)! This time, three winners will each receive a $20 gift certificate and two pair of tights of their choice from Romwe.

HOW TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY
1) Sign-up at www.romwe.com here ! (you also get 20% discount voucher upon signup!)
2) Follow my blog on either of these platforms :

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3) Leave a comment with the email address you registered in Romwe.

If you think about it, you actually get a $24 gift voucher instead of just $20. When you sign up, you get 20% off your purchases, which means, you have another extra $4 to spend! Get the math? ;)

Winners will be drawn next Friday via random.org
Open internationally.
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SUGAR HIGH

noreply@blogger.com (michelle_) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:50:00 +0000

I made one giant post for summer, so I'm going to make another one for the "winter" hols. The first photo represents how I failed my diet miserably this holiday season. Thank you to all who gave me well wishes on my last post. I'm now well and back to work. ps. dont forget the Romwe giveaway this friday!

finally meeting Clara of Lucedale ! and of course.. I was delighted to meet the other bloggers present in this photo (and Ario who kindly took this photo of us) too..

my bestie since middle school.. finally met her again after 8 years of not seeing each other ! wearing identité 's double sleeved shirt.. loved it loads that I wore it straight upon receiving the package..

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