Glisters and Blisters

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.
GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED

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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YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE

noreply@blogger.com (michelle_) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:46:00 +0000

Called in sick today -> stayed home -> slept -> made some soup -> edited photos -> slept again -> made some phonecalls -> more sleep -> published this post -> sleeping anytime soon. There you go, my first 'real' monday of 2012. Despite all the sudden diarhea I got today, my first week of 2012 has been terrific really.. hope you don't mind the extra number of photos for today. the sun was behaving well and there were alot of great shots. I tried to narrow it down furthermore, but this was the lowest I could get.

this phillip lim goldie is probably no longer on the market, but asos has a nice similar one here

my fingers look like dinosaurs' here.. a pterodactyl to be exact

this multi-layered black skirt was a gift from ROMWE. It's becoming one of my favorite pieces now!
this friday there'll be a VOUCHER GIVEAWAY with ROMWE, so stay tuned for that ;)

photos by christy, editing by myself
zara blazer, 3.1 phillip lim gold top, romwe skirt, pedder red boots, chanel purse

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THREAD ONE

noreply@blogger.com (michelle_) — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 13:52:00 +0000

"Nobody gets to live life backward. Look ahead, that is where your future lies" - Ann Landers

Stitch & Co : Thread One Lookbook
photographed by Michelle Koesnadi, modelled by Sheila Mahdali, makeup by Nathalia Thjoei

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SHERBET LEMON

noreply@blogger.com (michelle_) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:48:00 +0000

As you all might notice, I've been using Fashiolista for about a month. If you haven't tried it out, now it's a good time. For busy people like me, I find it quite impossible to keep up with the whole online shopping craze but this is where Fashiolista comes in.

I simply follow other inspiring bloggers and I can easily keep track of the hottest items around the world wide web. OR . Whenever I stumble something that I love online, I simply click the 'heart' icon on my google chrome, and Fashiolista bookmarks that item easily. Very simple and useful for someone who likes to keep my tabs as little as possible ;) Less tabs = more organized = easier to find things in your computer.

got these pants months ago, but never really worn it as I always pick out skinny/straight styles on most days..

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Sherbet Lemon | Fashiolista

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Like you've seen in some of my post, I've also compiled a Fashiolista List for my outfit details. Why? Because if you like the item I wore, you can just click on the image and it will direct you to the site where you can purchase the good (yay for no more googling...) here's how the outfit list looks like on the web :

so if you haven't signed up, do now! All it takes is to link your facebook account or to write a few personal details :)
(...and don't forget to follow me on Fashiolista here) xoxo

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BAREFOOTED

noreply@blogger.com (michelle_) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:53:00 +0000

Sometimes I wonder why I rarely buy dresses when they're actually one of the most multi functional attires available out there. Take this bamdeau dress I wore last week. I played around with it and discovered that it makes a wonderful midi-maxiskirt. Me and christy decided to go to the grass areas just around my house to capture these photos. And at some point I felt that going barefoot was the best idea for this relaxed shoot.

photos by Christy, editing by Me
Zara Sweater, American Apparel Bandeau dress worn as skirt (c/o Debenhams Indonesia)

FIREWORKS

noreply@blogger.com (michelle_) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 13:47:00 +0000

the other day someone told me that I seem to have a penchant for anything sparkly let it be glitters/sequins/metallics,etc. In response to that, yes I do have a penchant for shiny stuff. I don't have alot of sparkling clothes or accessories just yet but I do have a folder in my computer to document my love of sparkles (anyone know another word for that? been using it in almost every sentence of this post..) I've been meaning to put this photo post up then figured that sequins and other shimmering goods are better off for the new year festives.
"New years eve is to velvet and sequins as Halloween is to sluts and hos" - stopitrightnow

source: various tumblr blogs
if anyone knows the exact source of these photos, please let me know

I'M ALL BLUES

noreply@blogger.com (michelle_) — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 13:55:00 +0000

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE TWO THOUSAND AND TWELVE!!!
Cheers to the first post of 2012 and to an awesome year to every one of you. and for those who are wondering, I didn't do anything for the countdown because I feel that New Years' is pretty much the same except for the fact that fireworks boom and bam for like 4 - 5 hours in the night.. I'll just spare you guys an outfit from my last week of 2011. I'm rewearing this lovely two toned jacket Carline and Ria gave me on my birthday :) thanks cotton ink !

photos by Christy, editing by me
cotton ink jacket, asos tank, miss sixty jeans, aldo wedges

HELPING HAND

noreply@blogger.com (michelle_) — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 13:55:00 +0000

I haven't introduced you to this lovely lady who has been lending me a hand for a while..Say Hi to my new assistant/intern, Christy! If you haven't noticed, alot (..or even all?) of my outfit photos for the past month have been labelled 'photos by Christy'. Work has been piling up and having Christy around was a huge help. I'm off for some baking & cooking now with my family now.. Till' New Years then!

ps. thank you for your sincere comments and emails on my previous post! I'm soooo grateful for supportive readers like you. See ya in 2012 !

TAKE YOUR CHANCES

noreply@blogger.com (michelle_) — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 13:46:00 +0000

Now, we all have dreams don't we? Perhaps they might not be as big as Winston Churchill's of creating peace within the European nations back during the World War, but we do dream of being that 'special someone' right? The other night, I was reading through the Bible and I came to this phrase in Luke 14:18 (KJV). It said :
"And they all with one consent began to make excuse..."
Before you start thinking that this is post is some-sort of bible-related-christians-only-thing, it's NOT. In fact, I think anyone including atheists could apply this to their lives.

photos by Christy, digital imaging by me
american apparel multi-way bandeau dress c/o Debenhams Indonesia
To me, a dream is what motivates a person to do better. They probably change from time to time especially when you're under 20 like me but still, they are a changing agent. Dreams are important. It is what drives humans to change into their ideal figures. However, I must admit that there were those times when I feel like my dreams are too high to be reached. Once, I felt that my environment wasn't supportive and eventually I felt i was incapable. Every time a problem rose, I created excuses and avoided them instead of resolving. At a point, i decided to stop hoping and that was the moment that monotonity came into my life.

After some time, it came to me that.. The moment you stop dreaming is the moment you loose hope and the moment that you loose everything.

Rebuilding my dreams wasn't easy, but I made it through. I dream big and I plan strategically. And the rest? Well that is in the hands of my Lord (or fate as some would say). When issues arise, I take them as challenge for me to improve not as a downgrading agent. Positivity kept me going.. and I hope that it will keep every one of you reading this moving forward too :)

No more excuses. Go ahead. Take action. Live your dreams.
Because nothing is impossible when you believe you can.

SILENT NIGHT

noreply@blogger.com (michelle_) — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 13:43:00 +0000

this year's Christmas in 11 pictures. No fancy dinners or anything, purely good times with friends and family. some of my readers told me that my blog photos took a long time to load, so I tried reducing the quality a bit for this post. I don't quite the grainy jpeg results of it though. do leave me your thoughts/comments on this image quality thing. do you prefer longer-to-load-but-better pics or these faster-but-lower-quality pics?

I wished snow covered those trees outside my window..

HO HO HO !!!

noreply@blogger.com (michelle_) — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 04:26:00 +0000

This was one of my last projects in 2011. There was one preview image that I posted here and these are the rest of the photos. I don't usually photograph kids commercially, but when one of the moms proposed me this Christmas idea, I thought I'd it a shot anyway. Tell you what, these four kiddos aren't super-easy to work as it seems. One cries, the other cries, and all four cries.. Then we tossed those tiny yellow and red balls, and the next thing we found out all four of them were 'fighting' for the balls. Nevertheless, it was a fun filled day at the studio with these munchkins and their moms & nannies.

to close off, I'd like to wish everyone a joyous Christmas !! If you celebrate it, I hope you're celebrating it with all of your loved ones :) Merry Christmas once again. May the Lord bless you all.

MA MÈRE

noreply@blogger.com (michelle_) — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:52:00 +0000

"Mothers hold their children's hands for a short while, but their hearts forever."

this post is dedicated to my mom whom I've always admired for her determination and spirit. you're stubborn but that's probably what got you into where you are right now mom :) I love you even when I seem like I have a million things to prioritize over you. I may not understand where you're guiding me but I do know that you just want the best.

happy mother's day everyone!

MEN'S DEPARTMENT

noreply@blogger.com (michelle_) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:45:00 +0000

I've been stealing this vest from Brian for quite awhile.. I find that the oversize fit is actually perfect on me. plus he only wore this once in Europe anyway and he swears that he doesn't ever want to wear vests anymore.. Busy busy days coming ahead ! so blog updates might slow down a little..

photos by Christy, editing by Me
zara men's vest, floe skirt, protechteur ipad sleeve, balenciaga shoes

MINI SANTA

noreply@blogger.com (michelle_) — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 13:42:00 +0000

Season's Greetings from Glisters and Blisters ! I know she doesn't look too cheerful but it's her frown that actually makes me love this shot of her. More photos from the session to come during the week :)

It's 2 weeks until 2011 ends. I was reading my 2011 resolutions earlier and I'm proud that I've checked all of my major targets. I think that's the first time I've done that in my whole life. I'm simply grateful for all the great things that's happened this year and I look forward to an even better 2012 !

Lastly, congrats to Helena of SnapMe and Gricia of MissGricia for winning the Vitarlenology leather notebooks ! please email to ask@glistersandblisters.com for details :)

LEATHER BOOK GIVEAWAY

noreply@blogger.com (michelle_) — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:57:00 +0000

As promised, here is the giveaway for the leather notebook by VITARLENOLOGY I posted on my previous post. There'll be TWO WINNERS and each winner will have one of these two A6-sized leather jotters. Don't worry, you can choose which one you want :)

There are a couple of ways you can enter:
got twitter? follow me @glister_blister and tweet out the following :
"2fashion quote blank books by @vitarlenology up for grabs from @glister_blister! follow&RT this to win! twitpic.com/7turbv #quotebook"

If you don't have twitter, follow me on bloglovin and leave a comment on this post with your email :)

winners will be selected on a lucky draw basis. You're more than welcome to tweet out as much as you want to increase chance of winning. OPEN FOR INTERNATIONAL READERS.
don't forget to check out Vitarlenology for more of their awesome book range!
GIVEAWAY HAS CLOSED

AWKWARD LENGTH

noreply@blogger.com (michelle_) — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:47:00 +0000

I'm sorta loving shorts in this awkward length at the moment. Right I've only got these ones from NINE-TWELVE and a black pair. They're long enough to prevent any pervs glancing through my butt during elevator rides but they're breezy enough for the tropics. I'm sure that there'll be more bermudas coming into my wardrobe.. or perhaps I could diy them with an old pair of pants? well who knows.. These printed ones come with an elastic waistband so it's another plus point when my stomach inflates after lunch.

I layered a tank underneath because it looks more interesting ? -so sorry but I can't find a better word than that..-

my old jotter is full so I got these new ones with a customized quote from vitarlenology ! and speaking of Christmas, I will be having a giveaway on this book on friday.. so watch out for that :)

my necklace is from maize clothing and the creme leather and gold hardware bracelet is from Trendenzas

photos by Christy, editting by Me
zara sweater, zadig and voltaire top (underneath), NINE-TWELVE satin shorts, clutch from bali, manolo blahnik pumps