
Miku Kumi
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Ethnic Influence ( Indonesia)
This is my Ethnic Influence project. The in
fluence 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.

Monday, June 7, 2010
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.

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 bod
y 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.
A tailored blazer is classic, feminine and looks great on all bod

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

Friday, May 28, 2010
Look Sexier in an Instant!
Want to look sexier ever than before? I want to share some tips from one of the articles in InStyle Mag on May 28, 2010. 
1. Undo the button: loosen up a button-down just enough to reveal a delicate collarbone.

2. Wear anything with red.

3. Sport a pencil skirt.
4. Show your sexy leg.
5. Wear skinny ankle-length jeans. A pair of cro
pped skinny jeans can be the key to going from all-American sweetie to sexy siren.
6. Try sparkles: shimmer all summer with small hits of sequins or shinin
g beads—a little dose of sparkle is an easy way to draw some eyes.
7. Bare your shoulders: shapely shoulders are begging to be shown
off.
8. Add a dash of leopard: wear a leopard-spotted shoe with a loose-fitting dress for an
unexpectedly sexy look.
9. Throw on a leather jacket: the leather jacket has graduated from rebellious extra to wardrobe essential, but it still looks sassy when paired
leg-baring separates.

1. Undo the button: loosen up a button-down just enough to reveal a delicate collarbone.

2. Wear anything with red.

3. Sport a pencil skirt.
4. Show your sexy leg.

5. Wear skinny ankle-length jeans. A pair of cro

6. Try sparkles: shimmer all summer with small hits of sequins or shinin

7. Bare your shoulders: shapely shoulders are begging to be shown

8. Add a dash of leopard: wear a leopard-spotted shoe with a loose-fitting dress for an

9. Throw on a leather jacket: the leather jacket has graduated from rebellious extra to wardrobe essential, but it still looks sassy when paired

Monday, May 17, 2010
Sex and the City 2

- Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker) is fearlessly fashionable: her style ranges from uptown chic to whimsy to sex kitten. Stilettos are a staple, and field mixes designer with flea market finds for Carrie's unique look.
- Samantha (Kim Cattrall) wears sexy styles that exude confidence. She is a Woman (with a capital "W") and the message comes across loud and clear through strong styles and bold color.
- Charlotte (Kristin Davis) has a sweet, preppy style that is always accompanied by the proper bag and shoes. Bows, cute prints and feminine styles play up the kind nature of her character.
- Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) was portrait as a well-dressed career gal with chic corporate suits and androgynous styles.
My 2nd Flat using Illustrator.



Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Shoes shoes shoes,,,,,,
Break from clothes, I kinda make a left turn to the shoe's world. I saw these awesome shoes from Vogue mag. The article is called, "The Verdict's in: The Warm Weather Ankle Boot", which was published on Tuesday, April 27, 2010. From what I have observed, each shoes represent each respective designer's style; Balenciaga is distinguished by its bold color choice, Chloe with its earth tone color and Tommy Hilfiger with its Contemporary look. 










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