27 is just a number // Birthday giveaway (closed)

Yup, 27 is just a number and I'm still 20 at heart you know that hahahaha. Anyway, I would like to thank you to all of you for the warm wishes and the crazy amount of gifts and cakes I received on my Birthday this year. Also thank you for always supporting from year to year, it really means a lot to us and we really appreciate it.

I am thankful for the life I'm living, the job I passionate about, a husband & friends who are caring and always have my back. I am also forever thankful to be given the chance to learn again, to give back and to host a meaningful giveaway this year; it's nothing much and not luxurious but very special to me. Scroll down to find out why, hmmm.

However, before that, I want to share the results of #anazroadto27 Birthday session with Moreno Photography that we did last week *yeayyyy. It is actually our third year of collaborating together and I am still can't get enough of them. They seem to always have creative & fresh ideas and they are always so friendly beyond words! Even though we finished shooting at midnight, they were still cool about it! Thank you for being awesome!

This year we decided to do 4 different concepts with 4 different stylists, one assistant, one photographer, one make up artist, one hair stylist and two setting gurus who are awesome and very dear to me. You ready? ;)

Photographer: Calvin Jonathan

Make Up Artist: Jessica Tan

Hair Stylist: Jeffry Welly

Assistant: Johanna Nathania

"A tribute to the chicness of the ladies during the Dutch Colonialization meets Japanese occupation of our country"

The first two looks were styled, directed and concepted by Moreno's very own stylist, everybody's favorite, the big mama, Mrs Josephine Widira.

Wardrobe (both dresses) by Didi Budiardjo  

"A modern take on the 1960s lady, the heavy winged eyeliner look and signature 'beehive' buns"

The second concept was styled by my favorite hot young momma, the owner of Loft 20, Michelle Koesnadi with the help of Ms. Johanna who directed and concepted the look.

Fur by Loft 20  

Coat by Jii Gloria  

"In a world where everyone is overexposed, there is always a little mystery in her every moves. You could see what she allows you to but her dreams are her own. She creates wonders and wonders create desires...."

"Anaz should look different." A sexy and elegant look concepted, styled and directed by my fashion darling, the creative Cindy Karmoko.

Accessories by Secret BlackBox  

"A tale of an Asian woman living in the tough world. She's bold, independent, and stolid. With her alluring charm, she can conquer all.... And one can never mess with her"

Last but not least, one strong look by my rempong brother, the young and talented, Stefandy Yanata. "No, Anaz can't pose beautifully this time, no winged liner and don't make her look pretty, please."

So, which one is your favorite? I can't personally pick mine because each and every one of them is different and I've got to LOVE them all!!

BIG THANK YOU to you guys who takes part in #anazroadto27 whose names were mentioned above. Thank you for your time, effort and willingness to help until the end of the session, esp to the big brain behind all of this, Mrs Josephine Widira. I LOVE YOU ALL!!

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As promised, here goes my meaningful Birthday giveaway. Why is it so special and meaningful? If you are following my snapchat, you should have known that we went to Love Thread Project X VT Bali charity event two days ago, on my Birthday where 100% of their sales will go to help women at risk. I've known VT Bali for almost two years and I know they produce awesome stuff with good quality, so I bought and hand picked these 5 ITEMS (free size), my favorites from their newest collection to give to 5 LUCKY READERS with the thought of helping others, give back and share the love!

1. MARYGOLD GYPSY BLAZER EMBELLISHMENT CUFF IN BLACK

2. OLYMPIA OFF SHOULDER SHORT JUMPSUIT EYELET NECKTIE IN WHITE

3. OLYMPIA OFF SHOULDER SHORT JUMPSUIT EYELET NECKTIE IN BLUE

4. TARA BLOUSE IN WHITE

5. TARA BLOUSE IN BLACK

*shown in the pic is folded version, the actual length is same like the white one above

TO ENTER THIS GIVEAWAY:

1. Follow me on Instagram here

2. Follow Brown Platform via Bloglovin' here

3. Leave a comment with your pick (just the number is fine), your name, REAL instagram username (fake one won't be counted) and email below

The giveaway is OPEN FOR INDONESIAN RESIDENTS ONLY and will be closed on August 13, 2016. Winners will be announced on August 14, 2016.

GOOD LUCK =)

Pilgrimage by Didi Budiardjo

A few days ago, my fellow blogger friends and I went to the Pilgrimage Exhibition at Museum Tekstil Jakarta. Pilgrimage is the first exhibition by Didi Budiardjo in his 25 years or working in the Indonesian Fashion Industry. It is also a response of Mr. Didi's dedication on creating timeless work for years to come.

There, we were given a special tour by the designer himself and were told some interesting histories behind (almost) every single piece of his designs, his inspirations and of course about his fashion journey including the masterpieces he made since year 1989 to 2015. It was such a great honor to experience all of this, so thank you so much, we had a really great time there.

I still remember how I first knew his name through my oldest sister who was that time, a fashion student at Susan Budihardjo and how she praised Mr. Didi Budiardjo a lot of times since he was a well-known graduate for being excellent and talented from that same academy as well. Enough of my flashback story, back to the topic: the exhibition itself consists of 14 rooms each with different concept and story. Here are some pictures I managed to capture at the exhibition: amazing designs, unbelievable details, stunning stunning pieces! I was just speechless throughout the tour.

He always refers his creations as his daughters and he said that the dress above is his very first (oldest) daughter and it was created in the year I was born, 1989.

This is the white room, my favorite one.

"Inspired by human blood system" he stated, the zippers details are just so extraordinary! It's crazy and out of this world!

Celestial room. We were told that back in the days, crystal beads were not made with holes to stitch on fabrics and so Mr. Didi Budiardjo asked Mr. Rinaldy A. Yunardi's help to make shell plates for the crystals so they could be attached on the fabrics (dresses). He said there were hundreds pieces of beads! You see, this is what people called a true dedication and passion, I'm amazed!

The last beautiful room is the Finale Room. The dresses were actually made as a tribute and dedication of Didi Budiardjo to his own belief, also supported by Rinaldy A. Yunardi's unbelievable craft skill of making the armor (hardware), chills!

Most headpieces and accessories at the exhibition were made by the one and only Rinaldy A. Yunardi, while the concept and setting were created by the talented art director, Felix Tjahyadi and his team. Awesome idea as always.

Anyway guys, if you have some free time, you should really visit this exhibition, it's still on-going until February 1, 2015 (from 10.00 - 15.00). It's a must visit especially for people who are really interested (in many senses) in fashion, art and history. You know it's a rare chance to be able to see this kind of event in Jakarta. So please be sure not to miss the chance!

Where:

Museum Tekstil Jakarta

Jalan Aipda KS. Tubun No.2-4, Kecamatan Tanah Abang,

Petamburan, Jakarta Pusat 10260

+6221 5606613