Tag: indonesia

“STYLE IS A WAY TO SAY …

who you are without having to speak.” Rachel Zoe.

As much as I hate to say the cliché “don’t judge the book by its’ cover”, but this world we’re living in is JUDGEMENTAL. We might not be a reality star TV which is being followed everywhere by the cameras, but looking sloppy could trigger some staring and sharp comments. That’s why (secretly or not) we dreamed of that runway look. 

But, do we really have to dress up everyday and style ourselves for hours before we walk out our door every day? Fortunately, not. That’s what I learned when I attended TRESemmé Indonesia’s event “Your Access to Runway Beauty” last Thursday in Senayan City, Jakarta, Indonesia. Because we’re not Kate Moss who can pull off a stylish look just to get our groceries, fellow Indonesian blogger/fashion stylist Dewi Utari shared her “how to pull of Spring Summer 2013 trend into every day life”. On two models, she showed us the magic of styling, which involved a tight leopard dress and embellished top and mini skirt without looking overboard by adding jackets as an accent.

At the event, Herman Tjoa from Talents Salon, also shared his tips for daily makeup and hair styling. Spotted: bright blue eyeliner and matte fuchsia lips for makeup, which are so Spring Summer 2013. And what intrigued me and (I bet) all the guests at the event, were his various tips on daily hair styling. Natural, undone and messy hair to be achieved by hair tousle, the right tools and of course (the most important ones) hair styling products. On models, Herman applied hair mousse to bring out the best of hair texture. And he also shared how to spray hair spray correctly, since most women seem to exaggerate on hair spray application. Actually, just one spritz for each section that you want to hold longer is enough. Check out the picture above how Herman told one of the models to bend down so he could shake her hair to break the tight curls and bring out the volume. Apparently, it’s that easy to achieve salon’s hair at home by ourselves if we have the right products and know how’s.

The last but certainly not the least session of “Your Access to Runway Beauty” event was the appearance of Top 3 Asia’s Next Top Model (ANTM). When Jessica from Thailand (she’s the winner by the way), Kate from Taiwan and Stephanie from Philippines showed up, the crowds cheered for these three TV’s reality stars which look way taller and prettier in person. First visit ever to Indonesia, the ANTM’s trio shared their beauty tips and makeover experience during the show’s filming. If you remember, doing their own hair styling was one of the challenge for the models and TRESemmé was the hair official sponsor for ANTM. Jessica, Kate and Stephanie rocked the runway for the finale with their ultra shiny hair, albeit the different hair style. It was great to see and chat with them in person, they do have that same personas as we saw in the TV show and great looking hair.

 

SEALED WITH A KISS, OPEN & BE SURPRISED

When it feels like opening a Pandora’s box with all the beauties inside. Read on.

As blogger, I’m lucky to try out different new beauty products before they even launch to public. But I can imagine being one that eager to try but spending cash for a full size beauty product which totally new (as in we never tried them ever before), is too much to ask. This familiar situation was read by Harumi Sudrajat, fellow beauty blogger and her friends.

On a beauty day out (a lovely pampering event) exclusively for Fimelahood Bloggers United last Tuesday, me and fellow blogger were introduced to Vanity Trove Indonesia. For those who’s unfamiliar with the Vanity Trove, allow me to put it this way: you subscribe monthly for a certain amount of money, and depends on how long you’ll subscribe, you’ll receive a package of sample beauty products from skin care to makeup at your very own door by the end of the month.

Previously available in neighbor countries such as Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia, now you can subscribe for Vanity Trove Indonesia. “In Singapore, they already running for a year and currently sending out 6000 boxes every month. We want to take this beauty experience in Indonesia to the next level with Vanity Trove Indonesia. You can try out different beauty products without leaving home, by just a click away. The whole experience is that efficient and super exciting,” explained Harumi. She also chatted with me how she used to be a member of Vanity Trove Singapore, and she herself experience that excitement of opening the trove every month.

Vanity Trove Indonesia’s very 1st edition (for May 2013) will be available for 200 troves only, and here’s how to get your own trove of surprises:

  • Subscribe before 14th each month
  • Redeem your exclusive gift code (exclusive for my fabulous blog readers): “SHINTARO”. Click here.
  • Starting from 25th to 31st you can expect that pretty troves right at your door.

So, what are you ladies waiting for? Go on become a Vanity Trove subscriber and indulge yourself. 

CLICK & SHOP SOME MORE

Online shoppers, rejoice. Another Indonesian online shop specialized in accessories is officially on.

From my previous post here, you might have an idea about the local Indonesian accessories line, Piera by Myra. 

Last Wednesday, fellow medias were invited by Myra, the designer behind the local Indonesian label. She announced the birth of her online store, knowing that fashionable and modern ladies are eager to browse online for her chic accessories.

I love how easy it is to browse through her online store, just as she said, “it’s just a click away”. Detailed shots for over than 50 collections surely will be a feast for the eyes, all clearly displayed with product information and pricing. Easy and convenient. Isn’t that what online shopping is all about?

AWARD FOR HEALTHY SKIN

It does exist. Truly.

Do you know that 250-300 million photos were uploaded to Facebook everyday in this world? And those are 175 million tweets in a day? And other 5 million a day in Instagram? Those numbers made my dear country, Indonesia, in number 10 for uploading the most pictures and status updates. Why wouldn’t I be surprised? I’m surprised we’re not number one!

Anyway, instead of just uploading your photos to facebook, twitter or instagram, why don’t you or someone younger than you show that healthy and clear skin to the world by being a model for one of the famous skin clinic center in Indonesia?

Channeling those inner itches to upload that close up photos through social medias, Natasha Skin Center (invented by dr. Fredi Setyawan), known as one of the biggest skin clinic in Indonesia, currently held “Pemilihan Wajah Natasha 2013”. For a cover girl and boy wanna be’s (age 13-18 yrs old) feel free to enroll here for a chance to get an exclusive modeling contract for the clinic and lots of prizes. For more information click here.

 

A JEWELRY TALE

The beauty and richness of Indonesian heritage jewelry through the eyes of four women.

Four Indonesian women, Ria W. Glenn, Terry W. Supit, Ina Symonds and Yasmin W, are so passionate about Indonesian culture, especially its’ antique jewelries. Inspired by that, two years ago on April 9th, Manjusha Nusantara was born. Known as a handmade replica jewelry of Indonesian heritage, the two years old label brand, celebrated their birthday yesterday with fellow medias and VIP guests.

Not only showing the real antique jewelries from the golden glory days of Sriwijaya’s kingdom in Sumatra island, in metal and real gold, they were having a showcase and trunk show of Manjusha Nusantara’s latest collection named Swarnadwipa-Pulau Emas, Kemilau Sriwijaya, by models and Lions Club Jakarta Cosmopolitan’s ladies.

There was a story behind every jewelry indeed. “Manjusha Nusantara means a box of jewelry from Nusantara. We love our Indonesian culture so much, we want to preserve and promote Indonesian products not only for our own generations to come, but to the world. Our delicate craftsmanship were already known since ancient days, that’s why we also want to educate and share the story of each jewelry that we handmade, based on the real culture. So whoever wears Manjusha Nusantara will be able to tell the background or the history of the real thing, not just wearing them as fashion accessories,” explained Ria W. Glenn, one of the founder of the brand.

Manjusha Nusantara Jewelry Collection is currently available at Hadiprana Gallery and Dia.lo.gue Art Space in Jakarta, Indonesia.

 

NEW BASE MAKEUP FOR HOT & HUMID WEATHER

Asian…rejoice. The latest products from Yves Saint Laurent have been especially created for us.

Who doesn’t love YSL ‘Magic Pen’ Touche Éclat? Reportedly sold one every 10 seconds around the world, this little gold stick has been a favorite among beauty addicts since its launch in 1991. Well, good news for those who want more of this highlighter in different texture. Now, it comes with the foundation and compact. Le Teint Touche Éclat UV & Compact will help us who live in this crazy hot and humid weather, to (literally) stop melting and stay radiant plus flawless all day. Yup, these lightweight foundation and ultra soft compact foundation are specially developed by YSL for Asian Complexion. Thanks YSL to keep us in your mind. Hold your horses, as these fabulous duo will reach Jakarta’s store sometime next month. 

AROUND THE WORLD OF FACEBOOK PAGE

April Edition.

New post on what’s happening and soon to come for beauty addicts. Updates from the brands’ own Facebook Page.

  • Revlon ColorStay Ultimate Suede Lipstick is finally reach Indonesian’ shores. In their FB pages, reportedly it costs Rp 80.000 each. I’m going to get them soon, as I love their previous ColorStay Lipstick. 
  • If you’re concern about eyebrows (like me), you don’t want to miss Brow Show from Make Up For Ever. For Rp 100.000, you’ll have your eyebrows fixed and shaped by the Brow Expert, Emma Andalusia & Irene Sherly. 
  • Avid brush collector? Go to The Body Shop stores as they have 15% off on all their cruelty free brushes for every purchase of makeup products.

YOUR EYE CREAM’S NEW BUDDY

If you feel that your usual eye cream was getting to slow to show that luminous eyes you’ve been eyeing for, afraid not. All you need is a booster!

Last week, I was invited to the launch event of the very first eye serum from Estee Lauder, named Advanced Night Repair Eye Serum Infusion at Seibu Premium Lounge, Grand Indonesia, Jakarta. It looks and sounds familiar because it is the new formulated Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum, but for eyes. Even the packaging looks similar like its predecessor. 

At the event, Erfan Haryando, Communication Executives Estee Lauder Indonesia, explained to fellow medias and bloggers about the clever eyes serum which will reach Indonesia’s counters by May 2013. “According to scientific research from Estee Lauder, our delicate eyes area is 40% more thin and five times more porous than facial skin. That’s why they are particularly vulnerable to environmental assaults, including ozone that caused DNA damage.” The increase of ozone pollution, especially for us who live in urban jungle, is getting more serious and might lead to visible signs of premature aging. Since eyes are more vulnerable, they need more tender love and care in a serum texture, which are well known for fast penetration.

Therefore, Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Serum Infusion contains three powerful and high performance technologies:

– Anti-pollution technology that continuously repairing the appearance of damage to eyes area which caused by environmental assaults.

– Exclusive Chronolux Technology that support the natural synchronization of skin’s repair around the eye area at exactly the right time.

– A high concentration of soothing anti-irritants, a proprietary blend of antioxidants and high levels of proven Hyaluronic Acid which work together to repair and protect, also reduce the look of dark circles, puffiness and dryness around the eyes.

Erfan also explained, that just like face serum which needs layering with moisturizer on top, this eye serum will add more benefits to your usual eye cream. And… lucky me to get the first hand of Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Serum Infusion before the press event, so I’ve got the chance to try it a week before. I also shared my testimonial with fellow medias and bloggers at the event. My verdict? It is a serum, so it’s very light in texture and scentless. I love that it comes in a pump packaging, very practical and less messy. Instantly absorbed, so I can add extra top layer of my usual eye cream immediately. The feeling is refreshing and hydrating, and after a week of using it twice a day (yes, you can use it in the morning too-despite its’ name), my under eyes area feel smooth and less dry, with no puffiness in sight when I wake up the next morning. I might say this is a perfect base/primer for under eyes concealer too as it seems to work well with creamy concealer (that cracked terribly for not having enough moisture). It filled the fine lines pretty good, so it acted like a filler without the needle for me. And I am positive it might reduce my dark circles sometime very soon (I’ll keep you posted). Overall, let me put it this way, if you’re using serum for the whole face, why not your eyes?

GO EYEWEAR HUNTING, ASAP

If you’re a big fan of Ray-Ban and Oakley, this exhibition by Optik Seis Indonesia is too hard to be missed.

Always a big fan of the Wayfarer, I was super excited to attend the first and biggest exhibition of Ray-Ban in Senayan City Atrium, Jakarta, yesterday. Together with Oakley, the theme of the exhibition “Are you Rock or Sport?” is a perfect collaboration between the two most lovable eyewear brands, spotted on many Hollywood’s famous faces shown above.

There are a lot of fun games, such as Guitar Hero Challenge, Golf Corner and Bike Corner, a lot of free gifts, promotions and (the best part) lucky draw, can be found on this huge exhibition right down on the middle of the mall. A bold red Vespa and one super expensive Oakley watch (worth US$1995) will be given to two very lucky customers who bought (of course) Ray-Ban and Oakley during this exhibition only. (the lucky draw is today, folks! Better hurry now).

New collections from both brands were shown during fashion show by JIM Models at yesterday’s event, from optical frame to sunglasses, for men and women. So, either the rock and roll generation or the sports fanatic will be spoilt with lots and lots of eyewear choices.

For more pictures from the event, click here. 

FRESH STOCKS & FREE VOUCHERS

Now, these are what I called a wonderful news from the Indonesia’s beauty world.

We live in a country which has a very tough government’s regulation of trade, especially for importers. That’s why it’s always a tough situation for us, beauty fans, because we’re definitely worried if we’re running out of our stocks. So addicted to our beauty products, we’ll go nuts (right?) if we can’t buy them no more in stores, because they’re running out of stocks.

Unfortunately, that exactly what happened to Make Up For Ever fans in Indonesia, who might experienced low stock of products since December 2012. But afraid not, they released a notice last week that Make Up For Ever products in Indonesia are back in full force. Yes ladies, no need to go nuts, go get your favorite Make Up For Ever products now. For myself, I might go stacking up on my favorites: HD Powder & HD Concealer. Oh, and I can’t wait to get my hands on Technicolor Palette (their latest eye shadow palette).

And the great news don’t stop there, the good people at Make Up For Ever are giving away free vouchers (each Rp 100.000) in their Facebook Page. Click here to print your own voucher now. Happy shopping. I know I will.