Ethnic Influence ( Indonesia)

This is my Ethnic Influence project. The influence that I chose is from Indonesia's Kebaya. Kebaya is all about lace and corset. My target customer is a high-end fashionista that love to shop at Opening Ceremony, a career woman with base salary is $100.000, she is confidence and easy going. My designs are paired with pants including jeans, short silk and drawstring cropped silk pants. For the fabric I used allover lace for the kebaya and I used silk velvet for the corset.

How To Wear Jeans to Work

1. Get a Boyfriend Blazer
Before you slip on a pair of weekday jeans, consider your workplace and what is appropriate—if you are a banker or a lawyer, you might be limited to twill trousers even on Casual Friday! But if you work in a more casual profession, try upgrading a sleek pair of jeans with a structured blazer. For a classic look, pair a black jacket (like Sarah Jessica Parker's velvet number) with dark denim or a bright white tuxedo design (like Gweneth Paltrow's with a lighter or acid-washed pair. Think suit and match light colors with light and dark with dark.

2. Embrace Sequins
A bit of shimmer is an instant outfit upgrade. If you're a risk-taker (and your office is fashion-forward), try a bolder sequined piece, like Rachel Bilson's popping blazer. For a more understated look, try a shimmery tank under a cropped jacket a la Rihanna.




3. Throw On a Cardigan
Embellished sweaters lend retro charm to a pair of jeans. Look for crafty details that will dress up denim, likePenelope Cruz's rilly ruffles or Heidi Klum's beading.






4. Buy a Silk Blouse
A sweet silk blouse will give your jeans a feminine feel—look for tops with pretty patterns or intricate necklines.







5. Try a Little Leather Jacket
A cropped leather jacket gives a jeans-and-a-T-shirt look a luxurious spin. Just skip the heavy motorcycle jackets in favor of light, soft skins in classic colors, like gray, brown or black.






6. Look For a Chic Button-Down
A crisp button-down shirt is a no-fail piece for the office. For a streamlined appearance, tuck a light-hued blouse into matching skinny jeans like Kate Moss's and take it to the next level with chic heels and a status bag. Or, if your workplace is more laid-back, try a patterned version, like Sienna Miller's and add boots and a bright satchel.

10 Things Every Woman Must Own!

1. Black Blazer
A tailored blazer is classic, feminine and looks great on all body types. Pair it with anything: jeans, little dresses, trousers, skirts. Make sure to find one that fits you well and accentuates your waist.








2. Leopard Print Scarf
if you're wearing a basic T-shirt and jeans, use accessories like a printed scarf as the 'bright' piece to complete your look.









3. Red Flats
Black is the obvious choice, but red flats provide a pop of color and work for every season.









4. Striped Shirt
It looks great paired with brights or prints or peeking out from underneath a blazer.











5. Statement Necklace
The statement necklace can make a simple outfit look strong and feminine.












6. Little Black Dress
Every woman knows she should have a little black dress, but it's important to invest in one that's special. Look for a dress with a detail—an interesting sleeve, an embellished belt—that makes it unique.








7. Black Opaque Tights
A great pair of tights can make your legs look slimmer and help you get away with wearing a dress that's a little too short.










8. Oversize Watch
A watch is as much an accessory as it is a timepiece. A gold watch is a great way to dress an outfit up—try leaving it loose so it looks like a bracelet.









9. Classic Trench
Think of this as an investment piece—you'll wear it forever, even if you fluctuate in size. Look for a classic A-line silhouette that will cinch you in at the waist and wear it over everything from suits to jeans.







10. Flared Jeans
This is a flattering shape for most body types. Pair them with platforms or wedges to get extra height while keeping the look casual and comfortable.