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Sneak Peek at 2014 indyK range

2013-09-24T05:25:00.000-07:00

Thank you to the talented creative team from Phnom Penh - Montana Rakz (photographer), Anna Mischke (model) and Ampha Nakeo (hair and make-up)!

We had an amazing time shooting in Cambodia.

Love and Peace
indyK

The Emporium @ Wheelock Place - Singapore's Premier Multi Brand Shopping Destination

2013-04-23T18:08:00.001-07:00

Click on the link beow to see the gorgeous brands on offer at The Emporium @ Wheelock Place

http://eepurl.com/yoldb

Flying in style

2013-03-07T20:37:00.000-08:00

When you want to get out for a quick getaway, you can sometimes pack your bags in haste! I've put together a quick list of items every suitcase needs.

We all want to look good at the airport! So here is my checklist to fly in style:

A big, warm sweater is key. You never know how cold planes can get and even though your destination might be a warm one, you can get caught out on cooler nights. Make sure you wear layers on the flight so you can strip down as required.

Moisturiser, lip balm and eye drops ... stay hydrated, ALWAYS!

Socks for the plane once you are out of your shoes.

indyK ballets flats (for me of course). Don't think about travelling in boots and heels. I travelled in a pair of boots just a few days ago. I was too scared to take them off in case I was unable to get them back on again. Trap for young players.

A large indyK tote bag for your book, magazines and iPad.

Now for the suitcase:

Make sure your suitcase is black in color, you don't need crazy print bags with palm-trees and bright colors. Just make sure you have a clearly labelled tag...

Bring the basics with you; tank, t-shirt and jeans, a striped mariniere top (especially if your getaway is by the water), sunglasses, indyK ballets flats and sneakers (Converse is my first choice or Bensimon as my second choice).

The rest is up to you and how light you want to travel ...

Safe travels
indyK

www.indyk.co

Melbourne Cup 2011 Pictures

2012-05-10T00:42:00.000-07:00

Melbourne Cup Pictures - Nov 2011

Accessories

2011-11-14T02:01:00.001-08:00

Build your look around fabulous basics, so accessories become the key to your personal style.

It doesn't matter if you are tall or small, slender or curvy - accessories are the easiest things to adapt to your shape.

If you invest in quality accessories, you can go for more affordable clothes - nobody will notice.

Accessories are ALL important!

Shop online at www.indyk.co for fabulous indyK ballet flats!

Love indyK
♥♥

Coco Chanel - An Inspiration

2011-09-29T08:43:00.000-07:00

Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel (1883-1971) may have very well been the most influential and innovative fashion designer to date. As Christian Dior put it: "With a black pullover and ten rows of pearls she revolutionized fashion." Not only is Chanel known for her little black dress and her No 5 fragrance, but also her classic and timeless suits, shoes, purses and jewelry. Her designs helped define women's fashion.

Love, love, love Coco

FIBRE TO YARN

2011-08-30T02:09:00.000-07:00

All natural fabrics begin life as fibres. These natural fibres whether animal or plant in origin are spun into yarn, which in turn is constructed int fabric.

Fibre: The term fibre can be applied to animal, vegetable or mineral substances, and describes a long, thin, flexible structure. Fibres exist in a natural or synthetic form and can be processed into yarns.

Yarns: Yarns, or threads are fibres that have been spun together to create a continuous length of interlocked fibres. They are usually knitted or woven together to make fabric, and may be dyed before and after this process.

Carding: Carding is the process of brushing raw or washed fibres to prepare them for spinning. A large variety of fibres can be carded, including all animal hairs, wool and cotton. Flax is not carded, but is threshed, a process of beating cereal plants in order to separate the grain from the straw. Carding can also be used to create mixes of different fibres or of different colours. Hand carding uses two brushes that look like a little like dog brushes. The fibres are brushed between them until they all align, more or less, in the same direction. The fibres are then rolled off the brushes and evenly distributed into a rolag, a loose roll of fibres, ready for spinning. The machine-carding device is called a drum carder and can vary in size from tabletop to room size. The fibres are fed into a series of rollers that straighten and align them. When the fibres are removed from the roller drums they form a flat orderly mass known as a bat.

Combing: combing is usually an additional operation after carding, and gives a better, smoother finish to the fibres and to the eventual fabric. Combs are used to remove the short fibres, known as noils, and arrange the remaining fibres in a flat bundle, all facing in the same direction.

Spinning: Twisting fibres together by spinning binds them into a stronger, longer yarn. Originally fibres were twisted by hand, then a hand-held 'stick', or spindle, made the process a little more comfortable. The invention of the spinning wheel allowed continuous, faster spinning. Used in a domestic environment, spinning wheels were hand or foot operated. Water-driven spinning machines were followed by steam-driven machinery, which took domestic spinning out of the home and into the factory. The invention of electricity made the spinning process much more sophisticated and, with the exception of handicraft spinning made it a full-time commercial enterprise.

All this wonderful knowledge is thanks to Clive Hallett and Amanda Johnson in their book titled: 'Fabric for Fashion'

2011-08-22T18:47:00.000-07:00

A TRADEMARK LOOK Do you have a trademark look? The best way to figure out if you have one is to answer the following questions: Do you like to wear deconstructed clothes? Do you wear dramatic colours like fuscia or bright orange? Do you like to show off your legs? Maybe you wear chunky jewelry? Does your hairstyle create your trademark?

Having a trademark look doesn't mean you keep wearing the same outfit ALL the time, it simply gives your own look, your own signature. Once you have figured out your trademark, start to show it off occasionally.

Here are some indyK inspirations, what inspires you?

Shop at www.indyk.co to find your trademark look!

FASHION FAUX PAS

2011-08-07T06:31:00.000-07:00

Identifying a 'Fashion Faux Pas' can be tricky as fashion trends change so quickly. But there are some looks and 'trends' that will ALWAYS fail to flatter.

Bras with transparent plastic straps:

A stylish, 'real' bra is sexier and what is wrong with a strapless bra.

G-strings with low, low, way too low hipster jeans:

Need we say more!

Wearing your entire jewelry collection at once:

No special event is big enough for that particular faux pas.

Bum bags (or fanny pack if you are from the US):

Fashion is not synonymous with practical.

Matching tights, shoes and bag:

Never!

Leggings:

Hard look to pull off even for models.

See-through pants:

Please explain why they are at all necessary?

T-shirts with "messages":

They seldom are funny, and generally more degrading. Avoid at all cost.

Socks with sandals:

Someone is yet to pull-off that look.

Stay tuned for more fashion advice and check out www.indyk.co for great pieces.

Love, Smile, Play

indyK

indyK featured in the August issue of 'Simply Her'

2011-07-25T18:01:00.000-07:00

indyK 'Pip' maxi dress in cobalt blue and 'Pip' Strapless worn as maxi skirt featured in 'Simply Her' magazine.

Urban Chic

2011-07-20T23:34:00.000-07:00

indyK's Urban Chic Style.

Photos from the show below, Enjoy!

The launch of indyK was a success, thanks to everyone who has helped me along the way.

indyK LAUNCH

2011-06-07T02:43:00.000-07:00

I will unveil my first clothing collection with an exclusive launch event on June 9th in Singapore.

I have created a range for women with a taste for practical, easy chic.   

The range should be a perfect fit, for women who believe that less is forever chic. Women who, depending on their mood, are looking to stand out from the crowd or go unnoticed. Women who, want to be "with it" but don't necessarily feel like giving their wardrobe a complete overhaul every season.

The collection is about freedom, with clothing women can make their own and customise at will.

The line up for indyK’s first collection, includes maxi dresses and full long skirts in a palette of fiery shades, knee length dresses, wide-leg pants, shorts and jumpsuits.   

I looked to ballet for inspiration by creating a range of ballet flats that exude comfort.

indyK will be sold exclusively through my online store http://www.indyk.co.

Enjoy!

The Wheels Are in Motion

2011-02-22T03:38:00.000-08:00

What an exciting time, the wheels are truly in motion now.

I will have to revamp my blog once my site is up and running but until then I will keep rambling on about indyK's progress. It has been over a year in the making and finally a launch date has been set. I had many "almost" launch dates last year but I was managing too much. Now, things have eased off a little and I have had the space to focus on making indyK successful.

Thanks to all my family and friends for your unwavering support.

Yay to 2011- this year started brilliantly and it just keeps on getting better.

Taking time out before the madness begins ...

2010-07-13T20:06:00.001-07:00

Sitting at home messing about on the computer, listening to classical music and reading "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom. Just taking time out before the craziness begins...

A quote which resonates with me today: "Our truest life is when we are in dreams awake." Henry David Thoreau

Today is a beautiful day.

Logo Design

2010-05-02T18:24:00.000-07:00

Final 'indyK' logo will be in next week. Blog, Twitter, Facebook and Website will now include the logo!

Making deals ...

2010-03-09T20:02:00.000-08:00

What a busy few days...I have finalised a deal with a shoe manufacturer and I am excited! I need to work a little more on the design of my clothes and finalise a deal there too. indyK is taking up so much of my time and I love it. Every single person I have met or spoken to since last September has helped me to develop the brand.

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I am truly blessed.

Things are going from strength to strength, I need to set a launch date and get cracking on a launch event. A launch deadline will add a bit more intensity to this process which I need and will thrive on.

Birth of indyK blog

2009-12-03T05:42:00.000-08:00

I spent all day messing about online to set up all the "must-have" social networking sites to announce the imminent birth of my fashion label indyK.

So, I guess this first post is part of a "soft" launch to my friends and family ... I am so excited, yet totally petrified at the thought of embarking on this new path.

Thank you to everyone who has already supported me, in this new venture, and thanks to those I know will be supporting me in the near future.

Stay tuned!

IndyK