Apa sih bagian yang menyenangkan dari menjadi seorang fashion blogger? ¨Jadi bagian dari Jakarta Blogger, sebagai co-captain. Walaupun masih tergolong komunitas kecil dan baru, Jagger (singakatan Jakarta Blogger, -red) sering ngumpul-ngumpul bareng, ngomongin macem-macem, dari fashion events sampai personal things. Kita disini support each other, bukan hanya sebuah komunitas tapi kita disini juga as a friend for each other, karena lingkup Jakarta Blogger lebih ke teman-teman satu sama lain, makanya kita lebih ke arah pertemanan.¨

Tujuan Vania menulis blog hanya sekedar express what´s in her mind, sebagai pembuktian diri bahwa seorang Vania bukanlah seperti yang orang lain pikir dan bahwa dia memiliki potensi untuk menjadi lebih baik. ¨Maybe you say I´m weird but I´m weird in my own way and it´s the best.¨ Karena Vania sangat suka yang namanya fashion, dia sering sekali jadi seorang fashion advisor, tak heran jika semua keluarga dan teman selalu bertanya seputar what to wear kepada Vania.

Saat ditanya arti di balik nama blognya (Pudding Monster, -red), Vania tertawa lepas… Well, Dskon cukup kagum dengan ceritanya, karena it´s a funny story. ¨Actually, aku bingung banget mau kasih nama blog nya apa. Saat itu, Mommy pulang and brought some pudding for me, soalnya aku suka banget kan sama pudding. Then the thought of Cookie Monster muncul, so if there´s a Cookie Monster then why can´t I made a Pudding Monster?¨

Kedepannya Vania ingin Pudding Monster mempunyai mission statement,  yaitu ´Inspiring other people and freeing yourself..´

Semoga impian Vania terwujud ya, dan Happy Belated Birthday Pudding Monster and Vania!

Narasumber: Vania Aprilia (http://itsvaniaaprilia.blogspot.com)

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Yuk simak hasil wawancara Dskon dengan seorang Anata Kusuma

How would you describe your style?

I’d say classic, I love something timeless and chic. More is less thing, I prefer something with clean lines, neutral colors  and well tailored pieces.

What’s your super power?

Eat dessert with no guilt

Who or what has been your greatest fashion influence?

I am inspired and influenced with what’s on the trend and I always try to cooperate with my style, print is big trend now and I like to play it with something classy, like paired it with linen blazer, nude pumps or simple cashmere cardigan.

I’ve to say that Audrey Hepburn has always be my biggest influence. But Olivia Palermo and Diane Kruger are my fashion icons.

If you owned a shop, what would it be called?

It would be accessories and it sell accessories.

What item of clothing (if any) do you wish that more of us wore?

Try to wear a crisp white shirt, patterned clutch and or split front skirt. However, wear anything suits your style and flatter your body figure.

Favorite quote:

“Fashion is what you’re offered four times a year. Style is what you pick out of that fashion.”

“Simplicityis the ultimate sophistication.”

“Fashion is an art form. It is an expression of ideas, it is history, told by a visual storyteller.”

We know you as a fashion blogger but in truer life you’d have been?

I’m a graphic designer and true art lover!

What do you think about Indonesia fashion scene today? What do you think makes Indonesia fashion grow in the past few year?

Our fashion scene is very much influenced by the western culture, unfortunately. Dictated by the progress of the haves in our society; as they growing prosperous, it resembles more of what’s in and what’s not we often see in magazine. There is also the Korean fashion domination slowly taking hold of our fashion identity. But thankfully, not all hope is lost. Some of the industry players have turned inwards in search for originality. Recently, I notice that young local designers are drawing inspiration from our high culture, highlighting them in a new and bolder flair, revolutionizing it in such a way that finally we are now able to say “Yes, we deserve the world’s attention too!”

Narasumber: Anata Kusuma (http://www.anatakusuma.com/)

Tips dan Trik

Sebelumnya, Wisnu yang sekarang menetap di Bali adalah pria asal Jogjakarta. Wisnu memang sudah mulai menjadi seorang penjelajah gunung saat masih menjadi seorang mahasiswa dan mulai menulis blog tentang perjalannya sejak pertengahan tahun 2010. Tujuan Wisnu menulis blog sangatlah sederhana, ¨agar semua orang bisa merasakan apa yang saya rasa dan melihat apa yang saya lihat, karena yang saya rasa dan saya lihat adalah pengalaman yang begitu menakjubkan. Indonesia begitu indah dan sangat disayangkan apabila masyarakatnya sendiri tidak menjelajahinya, bahkan tahu pun tidak.¨

Sekarang Wisnu akan berbagi pengetahuannya tentang menjadi seorang backpaker…

1. Humble

2. Hemat

3. Punya rasa ingin tahu yang tinggi

4. Mau bersusah payah

5. Tahan banting

6. Komunikatif

Ingat, tujuan menjadi seorang backpaker adalah untuk berkesempatan mengunjungi suatu tempat dan mendapatkan pengalaman! Jadi, cobalah menahan diri untuk tidak menghambur-hamburkan uang untuk hal yang tidak perlu. Seperti Wisnu, dia mengaku travelling membuat dirinya berkesempatan untuk melihat tempat-tempat baru, menambah wawasan dan juga menumbuhkan rasa cinta terhadap Indonesia.

Indonesia memiliki alam dan budaya yang jauh lebih bagus dan beragam daripada negara tetangga di Asia Tenggara bahkan di dunia, akan tetapi jumlah wisatawan yang datang jauh lebih sedikit dibanding dengan negara seperti Singapore, Malaysia dan Thailand. Bahkan penduduk Indonesia sendiri merasa lebih hebat jika bisa berwisata ke luar negeri. Memang benar pergi ke luar negeri bisa menambah wawasan tapi akan lebih bagus lagi kalo wawasan tentang dalam negeri jauh lebih banyak. Pariwisata sesungguhnya adalah bidang yang memiliki prospek yang cerah di Indonesia dan kita bisa memajukannya dengan mulai menjelajahi setiap jengkalnya. -Wisnu

¨Walaupun begitu, bertemu orang-orang baru di perjalanan dengan latar belakang yang berbeda-beda juga sebuah hal yang menyenangkan membuat saya bisa mengenal berbagai macam karakter orang Indonesia. Dan yang pasti setiap perjalanan menghasilkan cerita-cerita yang tak bisa diduga.¨

Saat ditanya mengenai unforgettable experiences while traveling, Wisnu menjawab ¨Saya bertemu pacar saya saat pergi traveling ke Pulau Komodo ¨ (how sweet! -red)

Ingin mengenal Wisnu lebih jauh? Follow Twitter @dalijo

Narasumber: Wisnu Yuwandono (www.tanpakendali.com)

Seperti apa sih pribadi Florencia? Yuk intip hasil wawancara Dskon dengan perempuan satu ini…

Featured Fashion Blogger

How would you describe your style?

I’m gonna say that I’m all about being vintage and edgy at the same time, with a dash of boyish look.
What other fashion blogs would you recommend?

Well there are many of my favorites, but for local bloggers I like June Paski, Heidy Kalalo from Fashion Maverick, Diana Rikasari and Sonia Eryka. But for international ones….. Many. But some of my favorites are Tavi Gevinson, and The Stylish Wanderer (actually I never know her real name lol)

Fashion tip for the season?

Sporty yet androgyny= Never dies.

What’s your super power?

I can eat instant noodles in 3 minutes sharp. Make it two and a half when I’m hungry.

Who or what has been your greatest fashion influence?

My fashion influence would be movies, *80s movies to be precise*, music, and art. They inspire me and they blend with my personality, and creating the style that I’m having.

If you owned a shop, what would it be called?

Well this I don’t know. Hehehehe :p Have not the slightest idea.

What item of clothing (if any) do you wish that more of us wore?

Jackets and coats. I know Indonesia is smoking hot, but really. I guess we all should wear more layers (and less revealing clothes)

Favourite quote:

Please never stop being odd in the most wonderous of ways.

We know you as a fashion blogger but in truer life you’d have been

A weirdo in almost every situation. Literally..

Finally, what’s the one question you wish people asked you but you’ve never had the opportunity to answer? (And what is the answer?)

Q: “Why do you think that you’re able to change the world?”

A: “Because those who think that they’re crazy enough to change the world, are the ones who do.”

Narasumber: Florencia Irena

Ingin mengenal Florencia lebih dekat? Follow Twitternya @florenciaowen

Kali ini, Featured Fashion Blogger Dskon, Anastasia Goenawan, akan berbagi mengenai Fashion Airport Style…

Fashion Airport Style

When i have to travel with plane, comfortable clothes always comes to mind, specially if it takes more than 2 hours to get to the destination. These what will i choose for my airport style:

- Basic tee/printed tee + slim fit jeans (w/ belt if necessary) + jacket + flats + shoulder bag

Picture by: http://fashionistatrends.com/casual-outfit-ideas-checkers-and-dots/

- Tanktop + knitted sweater + long pants/jeans + flats + shoulder bag

- Long sleeve shirt + slim fit jeans + ankle boots + backpack/shoulder bag

Picture by: http://www.sevenstylish.com/2012/10/the-stylish-girl-yoona-snsd-both-in-her-daily-life-or-entertainment/

- Midi dress + cardigan/outerwear + flats + shoulder bag

Picture by: http://pinterest.com/miriamlsia/activity/ 

The key is being comfy and simple.  I don’t really wear accessories beside watch, simple ring and necklace i usually wear for my airport style.

Tidak hanya itu, Anastasia juga berbagi cerita mengenai liburan terakhirnya ke Jepang…

Share about your last vacation to us?

There are a lot to share actually. I went to a lot of places in my 10 days holiday in Japan. I spent 4 day in Tokyo, 1 day in Kawaguchi-ko, 2 day in Kyoto and another 2 day in Osaka. It’s a packed vacation since my sister and i wanted to go to all the-must-see-attractions we read on www.japan-guide.com. I went there with my sister and cousin. I was glad we didn’t go with tour, so we could experience how to read the Tokyo Subway Map. It was pretty difficult at first, but thanks to that we could see how locals interact. We also could find good local restaurants where we could practice the basic Japanese my sister and i learned before we went there.

To go to Japan means you have to go to other city, not only Tokyo. You will find the differences between each area and it’s fun to observe their daily life. But still, as a first-time-visitor, we went to almost every-must-see-attractions in every area we visited. We went to Tokyo Disneyland, Rainbow Bridge, Tokyo Tower, Ueno park (for Hanami), Shinjuku, Ginza, Shibuya & Harajuku, Asakusa, Tsukijin Market, and Akihabara for Tokyo; Nijo Castle, Kinkakuji Temple, Kiyomizudera Temple, Gion, and Arashiyama for Kyoto; Osaka Castle, Shimogamo Temple, and Shinsaibashi shopping arcade for Osaka.

As a fan of the anime-manga culture, i read a lot about the activity you do when you visit a temple, so i tried them all except writing my wish on a wodden plate. I also have so much fun to see a lot of different fashion style in Japan with my own eyes, it’s something you can’t find easily in another country, specially in Indonesia. The most amazing point about their fashion is, with whatever style they choose, they don’t look out of place or overdoing it.

By the way, I already make tips and trick list about self-travel to Japan on my blog. So please check it out when it came up on my blog. Hehe…;)

Follow Twitter @anasgch027 dan kunjungi blognya de la VIE BELLE (http://anastasiagoenawan.blogspot.com/)

Narasumber: Anastasia Goenawan

Confidence is…

1. Know your body type. Tiap orang punya bentuk tubuh berbeda, ada yang atletis, ada yang curvy, ada yang seperti supermodel, dll. Dengan mengenali bentuk tubuhmu kamu bisa lebih oke dalam memadu-padankan outfit dan akan terlihat lebih oke juga.

Photo by: http://www.calculator.net/body-type-calculator.html

2. If you don’t like your body type, work for it, BUT you have to love your body too. Mungkin agak gimana ya kalau ngomongin bentuk badan dan berat badan. Misalnya kamu mau mengurangi berat badan, lebih rajinlah ke gym atau mengatur pola makan, tapi tetap cintai tubuhmu, misalnya jangan sampe over-fitness dan jangan sampai gak makan sama sekali. Begitu juga jika kamu mau menambah berat badan, jangan sampai makan secara brutal. Kalau kata seorang fellow blogger, ‘love your body and the body will love you back.’

3. Jangan terlalu terbawa tren, tidak semua tren cocok dengan personality kamu, begitu kata mamaku. Maksudnya, kamu tetap boleh update sama tren, tapi jangan sampai jadi korban mode. Misalnya, ada tren baru peplum, langsung beli. Tak lama kemudian ada tren baru lagi studded things, beli lagi fashion item yang berhubungan sama itu meskipun kamu nggak begitu suka. Nah, ini yang nggak baik, karena selain boros, jika kamu nggak suka, percaya deh, mix and match nya untuk outfit kamu juga nanti tidak begitu bagus.

4. Kecantikan nggak selamanya berhubungan sama high heels. Kamu tetap bisa terlihat menawan dengan sepatu lain yang lebih nyaman kok, misalnya oxford shoes yang super vintage, wedges, dan flat shoes yang lucu

Photo by: http://www.spottedm.com/2010/11/oxford-shoes-ones-we-love.html

5. Trick: Jika kamu nggak kuat pake high heels, tapi nggak suka sama wedges, coba pake platform yuk! Karena high heel berplatform lebih nggak capek dibandingin hak stiletto yang tinggi dan sangat “menukik”.

Helena mengaku kalau style nya memacu kepada comfy but chic, dia juga sudah mulai menyukai fashion sejak kecil lho! Menurut perempuan berzodiak Sagitarius ini, fashion itu a mix of personality and interest, so of course it’s important   For me, what’s the point of wearing something that would make us feel uncomfortable? We can look stylish and reflects our passion in fashion without feeling uncomfortable/pain, right? Vera Wang pernah bilang, “ A woman is never sexier than when she is comfortable in her clothes.¨

Narasumber: Helena Natanael

5 tips and trick on how to use leggings

Photo by: http://www.aliexpress.com/item-img/E8038-cool-autumn-and-winter-pattern-onta-doodle-trousers-legging-casual-pants/653572508.html

1. Comfortable , when you comfort with your wear you look more confidence

2. Start with basics, expand for variety, you can pair in a neutral color like black or brown.

3. Try different lengths, make sure your legging fit with your tall. play around with proportions and decide which length looks best on you

4. Match with another fashion stuff and cute dress. You need to wear leggings with something! Plan to invest in flowy dresses, tunic tops, and shorter skirts – they pair perfectly with leggings.

5. Remember: Leggings aren’t pants.If you’re going to wear leggings, make sure you’re wearing a top, skirt, or dress that covers your butt and your front! You should also avoid wearing anything that’s too tight over your leggings for the most flattering look.

Siapa sih perempuan di balik ini? Sabrina Maida, selain seorang fashion blogger, dia adalah salah satu mahasiswa jurusan Psikologi. Bukan hanya share penampilannya saja, Sabrina juga seorang freelance photographer dan fashion advisor untuk teman2nya lho! Jadi tidak perlu diragukan lagi kemampuannya dalam urusan fashion.

Why did you initially decide to start a blog?
Hmm I am an expressive person. I love fashion and I love share with my friend my daily outfit and what I wear so I decice to make a blog.

If your blog had a mission statement, what would it be?
I want my blog better each day and can be seen by a variety of media, so that more people can get to know me and I know other

What do you do when you’re not blogging?
I love this question  . fyi I am a student of psychology, when I’m not blogging of course I was bussy with my studies or sometime I have an event for fashion job, I’m also a freelance photographer or stylist for my friends (maybe you did’nt know I ever studied photography at Darwis Triadi School of photography ) hehehe

In lieu of the generic “who are your favorite designers” question, I’ll just ask this; who are favorite creative minds?
(sorry I don’t understand about your question) do you think my favorite designer is my favorite creative minds?? I love alexander mcqueen .

Mix and Match Short

Yuk simak hasil kolaborasi Dskon dengan Karina Novia dari The Swiftlet (http://theswiftlet.blogspot.com/)

1. Short dan T-shirt/ sweater

Menjadi gaya casual yang tetap terlihat oke! Tetapi jangan sampai salah memilih kaos dan sweater ya, apalagi yang sudah lusuh!

2. Short dan sleeve blus

Terlihat casual namun juga sedikit rapi, karena sentuhan blus yang dominannya dipakai untuk style yang semi-formal dan juga formal.

3. Short, kaos dan jaket

Ya, dengan tambahan dan jaket kamu akan terlihat semakin oke! Jaket sangan cocok jika kamu ingin berpergian santai.

4. Short, sleeve blus dan blazer

Photo by: http://patentleathercupcakes.blogspot.com/2013/01/trending-short-suits.html

Ingin terlihat formal dengan short? Pakai blazer diatas blus, dan kamu akan terlihat formal dan juga chic! Dipadu dengan heels dan juga clutch bag untuk memaksimalkan gayamu!

5. Short dengan stocking

Yep, keduanya sangat cocok untuk digabung secara bersamaan! Tidak masalah dengan cuaca yang sedikit dingin, kenakan stocking berbahan tebal dan tambahkan short, dingin pun bisa teratasi! Atau bisa juga pakai stocking berbahan tipis agar kamu terlihat lebih bergaya!

Photo by: http://leggingsandboots.hubpages.com/hub/Cute-Methods-to-Decorate-Stockings

´I suggest you to try colorful shorts. Printed short is also quite common right now. You will still look great even if you wear it with t-shirt!´ Begitu kata Karina. Perempuan yang suka mix up everything from classy to girly ini mengaku mendapat inspirasi dari blog walking. Karina juga a big fan of short lho! Apalagi sudah banyak short dengan motif bunga-bunga, animal printed dan juga tribal, yang tak lain adalah signature style dari seorang Karina.

¨I don’t have an exact inspiration, but mostly I’m inspired from blog walking. I love to mix up everything from classy to girly. My signature style would be printed items from floral to tribal.¨

Pemakaian shorts juga harus dimaksimalkan dengan pemilihan sepatu yang oke!

Kamu bisa menemukan berbagai macam short di online shop lokal yang ada di Dskon. Seperti LocalBrand.co.id dimana kamu bisa menemukan berbagai macam short dari berbagai macam toko lokal Indonesia! Klik disini untuk memulai pencarian kamu.

Featured Fashion Blogger Indonesia

Tell us a little bit about yourself

Fashion Designer and Fashion Blogger who loves everything about fashion and crazy about vintage stuff, flowery and of course, shoes <3

Why is fashion important to you and how did you first get interested into fashion?

Fashion is important for me because with fashion, I can describe myself from what I wear and it´s so fun to play with.

I got interested in fashion since I was in Senior High School, I love to mix and matching everything I have, reading fashion magazine, watching fashion show on FashionTV and finally I´ve got my college degree at ESMOD as a Fashion Designer.

Tell us about your blog. Why did you start writing?

My blog is a review about my style everyday. I really love blogging because I just want to share which fashion I like and which my style is.  Every people has own style and character, so it really helps me as a Fashion Designer to know about new fashion lately. That´s why I started blogging.

What´s the story behind your blog´s title?

Chic: As my style, I love everything about chic looks, even it was a vintage chic, rock chic, edgy chic, etc.

Swank: Fashionable/ elegant

So, like my style, Chic Swank is a chic fashion street wear yet elegant.

Describe your personal style

I wore my outfit as my mood, but basically I love chic, edgy and vintage, also love all about flowery and vintage stuff.

What do you do when you are not blogging?

Simple.. I work as Fashion Designer on one of Fashion Industry in Jakarta and also do my freelance (I make custom night gown).

Favorite fashion blogger?

International: Gary Pepper by Nicole Warne

National: Brown Platform by Anastasia Siantar and Lucedale by Clara Devi

What type of camera do you use? And who´s the person behind it?

My Boyfriend, Albert Winata (you can check his work at http://albertwinata.com)

Narasumber: Novarinna Tan

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1. Golf

 Picture by: http://www.inc.com/business-travel-2011/business-lessons-on-the-golf-course.html

Olahraga satu ini sangat unik, walaupun terlihat simpel, nyatanya olahraga golf terbilang cukup sulit lho! Apa yang membuat olahraga golf unik? Golf menawarkan pengalaman unik dalam olahraga, di mana pengetahuan diri, teknik dan instrumen dibutuhkan untuk menavigasi bola. Golf juga mencerminkan seberapa baik si pemain secara mental dan fisik menanggapi tantangan dalam permainan golf.

2. Olahraga berkuda

 Picture by: http://www.thejrexperiment.com/2013/03/07/television-112-bbtv-pure-radiance-promise-and-beautiful-day/horseback-riding/

Berkuda mempunyai banyak manfaat untuk perkembangan, kesehatan fisik dan juga mental. Tidak hanya melatih keseimbangan, tetapi juga dapat membantu kita dalam membentuk postur tubuh yang sempurna, berkuda juga dapat menurunkan berat badan lho!

3. Fotografi

 Picture by: http://aldyputra.net/2012/05/beberapa-istilah-dalam-fotografi/

Bermain dengan kamera ternyata susah-susah gampang. Siapa sangka kalau untuk menjepret saja ternyata ada tekniknya! Oleh karena itu, hasil foto yang bagus tentu saja diikuti dengan teknik, bukan sembarang jepretan. Kita perlu mengetahui teknik pencahayaan, shutter speed dll. Sekarang sudah ada lho tempat kursus fotografi, jadi kamu akan belajar step by step nya.

4. Menjahit/ merajut

Ingin mempunyai pakaian atau barang yang tidak dimiliki orang lain? Dengan menjahit atau merajut, kamu bisa berkreasi sesuai yang kamu inginkan! Tidak perlu khawatir dengan barang yang sama, selain mempunyai keunikan tersendiri, menjahit/ merajut menjadi sesuatu yang dapat dibanggakan. Lebih memuaskan bukan kalau membuat dengan tangan sendiri?

5. Melukis

Dengan melukis kamu bisa mengaspresiasikan dirimu lewat kain kanvas. Meskipun tidak sehebat Leonardo Da Vinci atau Van Googh, tidak menutup kemungkinan bukan untuk kamu menjadi hebat suatu hari nanti? Latihan adalah salah satu kuncinya!

Bagaimana? Tertarik dengan salah satunya? Bingung ingin membeli perlengkapannya? Jangan khawatir, Dskon akan menjawab pertanyaan kamu. Langsung saja di cek di toko online yang ada di website kita, seperti tokobagus.com atau bisa juga disini. Selain itu, kamu bisa juga mencari di toko lainnya! Ayo tunggu apa lagi? Klik sekarang juga ke online shop yang ada disini atau cari apa yang kamu inginkan!