>> The Vessel <<

“Its times to take to the stage and i move out the way
So that they only see you that’s inside of me
Don't let me block the view, that’s not what i wanna do
I gotta be see through
Make sure they see you, make me invisible”
Invisible
by Kierra Sheard

"dress to express NOT TO IMPRESS"
..but don’t just to express yourself, but HE that is inside of you!!..*
That’s what I got from the lyric.



*one of my friend helped me out to create this sentences. So everyone who read will get the message..hehe..Thanks Mar!!

Behind the Scenes - Stacia Photoshoot

The days leading up to my bi-annual Stacia photo shoots are always stressful and full of anxiety -- praying for all my samples to come in before factories close for Chinese New Year, finding a great photographer and model on my measly budget, selecting my "looks", and scouting locations. And all so I can capture the essence of my next collection in print.

This time around, I was aiming for a more editorial look that evoked the natural elements of my new Fall '09 collection. With groups titled "Monterey", "High Desert", and "Altitude" and using sustainable, eco-friendly fibers like soybean and bamboo, I figured the hills of Malibu would be the perfect backdrop for my rustic collection of cozy knits.

February 2nd was D-day. 9 a.m. sharp in Malibu Creek State Park, pretty much the middle of nowhere in God's country. My nerves were at their peak, hoping and praying we'd get all of the shots done in 8 hours. Finally, the collection that's been brewing in my head for over 4 months now would come to fruition for the world to see. So far so good, everyone arrived, my fabulous team - Colette (the photographer), Adrienne (hair/makeup), Jenna (the model), Daniel (the tech guy), Thao (my right-hand stylist and moral support), and Amy and Misa (two incredible volunteers.)

And the trek began...hauling 4 large duffle bags of samples, camera equipment, and schlepping through the outback with our gear and trying to do so under the radar. Other than getting some great pictures in this beautiful setting of trees, brush, and rolling hills, our main objective was to avoid the dreaded park rangers since we didn't have a fancy (and expensive!) filming permit. We weren't exactly a large movie crew nor Vogue magazine on an elaborate photo shoot, so as far as I was concerned it was worth the risk getting busted without a permit.

After about 9 looks we were on a roll. Every shot looked like a frickin' layout in Elle magazine. I was so happy to finally get my editorial shots of my collection and have my vision come to life. All was going smoothly until we spotted the dreaded white ranger truck. We immediately slumped down, put the camera away, and pretended to be enjoying a lovely day in the park. Unfortunately, it happened to be the day after the Super Bowl so all the usual slacker rangers were off-duty, so the big honcho ranger (head of permits!) was subbing and doing so with gusto. With his gun in sling, swaggering walk, and pre-requisite mustache, Mr. Ranger was ready to flex his muscle and big shiny badge and explain the importance of obtaining a film permit and that we had brazenly 'broken the law.' Great! My life was flashing before my eyes (or at least the rest of the collection that would not get photographed) and I was going to be hauled off in cuffs and all for the sake of fashion! But the key to quick release is to just play dumb. The sooner we got out of there the sooner we could scout a new location and get on with this shoot. We dutifully handed over our names and id's so he could run our driver's licenses through the system to make sure this group of fashionistas weren't serial killers or predators.

According to my experienced photographer, getting caught without a film permit is pretty common and usually uneventful where rangers typically just ask you to leave in peace. But this guy was going for broke and really wanted to shame us into believing his job is oh so important! Luckily none of us had any records or outstanding warrants so we were given the heave ho without any further incident.

So with our tail between our legs and bags of samples, we moved on. Thanks to my resourceful photographer, she quickly found us a new location right down the road but off park property. We resumed our shoot in a beautiful vacant for sale lot in a quiet residential horse area. It's amazing that the landscape and lighting were equally as beautiful as the park and without the stress and hassles of rangers and permits. I must admit the adrenalin of our run-in with the law really got our creative juices flowing! Everyone was pumped. The shoot just got more fun because now we had something to laugh about and because we were losing sunlight by the minute, we all had to work more efficiently and more creatively to get the job done.

At the end of the day with a sense of accomplishment and adventure, we literally shot the last look right at sundown with not a minute to spare. And for my Rendezvous capsule collection, this was the best possible lighting to highlight my Holiday line. An end to a successful and super fun day of fashion. A reminder to me of why I'm even doing this -- because fashion is fun and simply in my blood.

Behind the Scenes - Stacia Photoshoot

The days leading up to my bi-annual Stacia photo shoots are always stressful and full of anxiety -- praying for all my samples to come in before factories close for Chinese New Year, finding a great photographer and model on my measly budget, selecting my "looks", and scouting locations. And all so I can capture the essence of my next collection in print.

This time around, I was aiming for a more editorial look that evoked the natural elements of my new Fall '09 collection. With groups titled "Monterey", "High Desert", and "Altitude" and using sustainable, eco-friendly fibers like soybean and bamboo, I figured the hills of Malibu would be the perfect backdrop for my rustic collection of cozy knits.

February 2nd was D-day. 9 a.m. sharp in Malibu Creek State Park, pretty much the middle of nowhere in God's country. My nerves were at their peak, hoping and praying we'd get all of the shots done in 8 hours. Finally, the collection that's been brewing in my head for over 4 months now would come to fruition for the world to see. So far so good, everyone arrived, my fabulous team - Colette (the photographer), Adrienne (hair/makeup), Jenna (the model), Daniel (the tech guy), Thao (my right-hand stylist and moral support), and Amy and Misa (two incredible volunteers.)

And the trek began...hauling 4 large duffle bags of samples, camera equipment, and schlepping through the outback with our gear and trying to do so under the radar. Other than getting some great pictures in this beautiful setting of trees, brush, and rolling hills, our main objective was to avoid the dreaded park rangers since we didn't have a fancy (and expensive!) filming permit. We weren't exactly a large movie crew nor Vogue magazine on an elaborate photo shoot, so as far as I was concerned it was worth the risk getting busted without a permit.

After about 9 looks we were on a roll. Every shot looked like a frickin' layout in Elle magazine. I was so happy to finally get my editorial shots of my collection and have my vision come to life. All was going smoothly until we spotted the dreaded white ranger truck. We immediately slumped down, put the camera away, and pretended to be enjoying a lovely day in the park. Unfortunately, it happened to be the day after the Super Bowl so all the usual slacker rangers were off-duty, so the big honcho ranger (head of permits!) was subbing and doing so with gusto. With his gun in sling, swaggering walk, and pre-requisite mustache, Mr. Ranger was ready to flex his muscle and big shiny badge and explain the importance of obtaining a film permit and that we had brazenly 'broken the law.' Great! My life was flashing before my eyes (or at least the rest of the collection that would not get photographed) and I was going to be hauled off in cuffs and all for the sake of fashion! But the key to quick release is to just play dumb. The sooner we got out of there the sooner we could scout a new location and get on with this shoot. We dutifully handed over our names and id's so he could run our driver's licenses through the system to make sure this group of fashionistas weren't serial killers or predators.

According to my experienced photographer, getting caught without a film permit is pretty common and usually uneventful where rangers typically just ask you to leave in peace. But this guy was going for broke and really wanted to shame us into believing his job is oh so important! Luckily none of us had any records or outstanding warrants so we were given the heave ho without any further incident.

So with our tail between our legs and bags of samples, we moved on. Thanks to my resourceful photographer, she quickly found us a new location right down the road but off park property. We resumed our shoot in a beautiful vacant for sale lot in a quiet residential horse area. It's amazing that the landscape and lighting were equally as beautiful as the park and without the stress and hassles of rangers and permits. I must admit the adrenalin of our run-in with the law really got our creative juices flowing! Everyone was pumped. The shoot just got more fun because now we had something to laugh about and because we were losing sunlight by the minute, we all had to work more efficiently and more creatively to get the job done.

At the end of the day with a sense of accomplishment and adventure, we literally shot the last look right at sundown with not a minute to spare. And for my Rendezvous capsule collection, this was the best possible lighting to highlight my Holiday line. An end to a successful and super fun day of fashion. A reminder to me of why I'm even doing this -- because fashion is fun and simply in my blood.

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Celebrity Watch

The New Year has brought new styles on Celebrities and many hits. This year the Bollywood Celebrities are working hard on their wardrobe and styles.

Simple and Classy - the favourite style

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Aishwarya Rai at Pink Panther 2 Premiere

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.Aishwarya Rai was a stunner in a black Alberta Ferretti chiffon gown at the premiere of 'The Pink Panther 2' at New York City. The black gown was accessorised with a single-line diamond necklace (that looked stunning and classy), glittery clutch and the rhinestone studded shoes. The bangle was something that could have been replaced by a diamond bracelet or maybe nothing. The pulled back hair, in a pony tail, and deep neckline brought extra focus to her best feature, i.e. her beautiful face. She played up her green colored eyes with thick eyeliner and lots of mascara (love her mascara do, girls take some tip) with bronze eye shadow. Her pink glossy lip color and a complimenting blush gave a subtle look doing justice to her face.

.A new stylist? Good job Aishwarya, finally you decided to improve your ensemble. I think, Ash must have thought that Freida Pinto's international acclaim for fashion may take the limelight from her. Took her a long time to get it right, considering she is the most popular Bollywood celebrity, but atleast she did it. Ash we want to see you in good books the next time.

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Speaking of Freida.....

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From red carpet to casual - the new comer sure knows how to get it right.

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Freida Pinto at at 15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (left) and at 34th Annual Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards (right). Source
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Freida at 61st Annual DGA Awards (left) and Golden Globe Awards (right)

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Freida - before a photoshoot wearing Moschino (left) and shopping in LA (right)

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Freida before an interview in LA

3 months ago we didn't even know who she was, but now she is walking the Red Carpet like a veteran, leaving all the Bollywood ladies behind in terms of global popularity and fashion sense. She is nothing short of outstanding.

.

Her style has won her praises in Hollywood and it's no surprise that Freida Pinto is hot Hollywood Star (rather than Bollywood). She has become a fashion favourite of fashion critics world over.

.Love your style Freida. It's good to see that atleast someone from Bollywood understands fashion and style.

Freida Pinto featured in The Sun (UK's daily) as Style Stalker, click here and she also recently topped Vogue’s Best Dressed list. Congrats Freida.

.

Halter Gowns - flavour of Screen Actors Guild Award 2009

.

Penelope Cruz

My particular favourite at the 15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Award 2009 was Penelope Cruz. She was wearing a soft and velvety black Azzaro gown (and yes a halter number). To add some color, she wore ruby earrings, and carried a clutch black. She looked absolutely stunning.

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Diane Lane (left) and Freida Pinto (Right). Source

While Freida looks lovely in her halter blue Marchesa gown accessorised with a Roger Vivier Clutch and Martin Grant jewels, Diane Lane's red hot halter gown looks good, but the clutch got her too matchy matchy.

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Related Posts:

Celebrity Watch - December 2008

Little Black Dress - Reinvented

.

Celebrity Watch

The New Year has brought new styles on Celebrities and many hits. This year the Bollywood Celebrities are working hard on their wardrobe and styles.

Simple and Classy - the favourite style

.

Aishwarya Rai at Pink Panther 2 Premiere

.

.Aishwarya Rai was a stunner in a black Alberta Ferretti chiffon gown at the premiere of 'The Pink Panther 2' at New York City. The black gown was accessorised with a single-line diamond necklace (that looked stunning and classy), glittery clutch and the rhinestone studded shoes. The bangle was something that could have been replaced by a diamond bracelet or maybe nothing. The pulled back hair, in a pony tail, and deep neckline brought extra focus to her best feature, i.e. her beautiful face. She played up her green colored eyes with thick eyeliner and lots of mascara (love her mascara do, girls take some tip) with bronze eye shadow. Her pink glossy lip color and a complimenting blush gave a subtle look doing justice to her face.

.A new stylist? Good job Aishwarya, finally you decided to improve your ensemble. I think, Ash must have thought that Freida Pinto's international acclaim for fashion may take the limelight from her. Took her a long time to get it right, considering she is the most popular Bollywood celebrity, but atleast she did it. Ash we want to see you in good books the next time.

.
Speaking of Freida.....

.

From red carpet to casual - the new comer sure knows how to get it right.

.

Freida Pinto at at 15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (left) and at 34th Annual Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards (right). Source
.

Freida at 61st Annual DGA Awards (left) and Golden Globe Awards (right)

.

Freida - before a photoshoot wearing Moschino (left) and shopping in LA (right)

.

Freida before an interview in LA

3 months ago we didn't even know who she was, but now she is walking the Red Carpet like a veteran, leaving all the Bollywood ladies behind in terms of global popularity and fashion sense. She is nothing short of outstanding.

.

Her style has won her praises in Hollywood and it's no surprise that Freida Pinto is hot Hollywood Star (rather than Bollywood). She has become a fashion favourite of fashion critics world over.

.Love your style Freida. It's good to see that atleast someone from Bollywood understands fashion and style.

Freida Pinto featured in The Sun (UK's daily) as Style Stalker, click here and she also recently topped Vogue’s Best Dressed list. Congrats Freida.

.

Halter Gowns - flavour of Screen Actors Guild Award 2009

.

Penelope Cruz

My particular favourite at the 15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Award 2009 was Penelope Cruz. She was wearing a soft and velvety black Azzaro gown (and yes a halter number). To add some color, she wore ruby earrings, and carried a clutch black. She looked absolutely stunning.

.

Diane Lane (left) and Freida Pinto (Right). Source

While Freida looks lovely in her halter blue Marchesa gown accessorised with a Roger Vivier Clutch and Martin Grant jewels, Diane Lane's red hot halter gown looks good, but the clutch got her too matchy matchy.

.
Related Posts:

Celebrity Watch - December 2008

Little Black Dress - Reinvented

.

>> Memoirs <<

I went to Bandung yesterday in order to attending my friend’s wedding and also to finish the unfinished stuff.
I started with attending my friend’s wedding on Sunday and then on Monday, I went to my campus to take my graduation certificate and also to support my besties’ thesis session. I’m really happy that they both can through it successfully. Yayy..Amanda & Achel..so proud of you both, dearies!!!

What I Wore (yesterday):



Printed Mini-Dress : Dress-Up,order by phone to Angga (081574749008)
White Sleeveless : Pusdai Friday Market, Rp. 5.000 (less than $1)
Acid Wash Jeans : Custom made
Ethnic Necklace : SVS
Some random bracelets
Vintage Hand-bag : Gift from my besties
Fringed Boots : ZARA

Honestly, visiting Bandung makes me don't wanna leave the town!!!...huhuhuhu!!!