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Seeing Things Clearly With Dreulona
(JG Photo/Christi Hang) Look what I just got from Dreulona! So excited to blow some minds with this lucite clutch. Read more about Dreulona in this week’s Brandonesia column, coming on Sunday! The post...
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When Vintage Dresses Get the Modern Touch
(Photo courtesy of Dreulona) I love vintage dresses, I really do, but sometimes I’m not in love with their awkward fits. The thing about a true vintage dress is that they have amazing prints and...
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Putting a Modern Twist on Ikat
m.e.Jl Kemang Selatan 8, No 5BKemang, South Jakarta I have a confession to make: After two years of living in Indonesia, I still haven’t been able to commit to any batik clothing. When faced with an...
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Dazzle and Angel: You Glow, Girl!
(Photo courtesy of Dazzle and Angel) So basically, for this week’s Brandonesia I thought up about five good starting sentences to hook you all in and make you instantly interested in this week’s brand,...
View ArticleUbud’s Homegrown Treats Made With Love
When I’m in Ubud, it’s more like eat, shop, love. When I’m not filling my face with tasty babi guling (suckling pig), crispy duck, gelato and spiced coffee, I’m finding locally made products to take...
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Common House: Hip in Panglima Polim
Common HouseJl. Panglima Polim 9,Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta For such a large and imposing building, Common House on Panglima Polim has managed to stay under the radar in this hip little enclave....
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No End to Play at Mannequin Plastic
Mannequin Plastics can be found at all Goods Dept. outlets. (JG Photo/Christi Hang) Are you a dog or cat person? It’s a very important question to consider when trying to find a loyal animal companion,...
View ArticleIndo Fashion’s Issues Cloud a Silver Lining
As you may know by now, I’m completely in love with the made-in-Indonesia creative scene — from fashion and food to art and events. I’m constantly amazed by how Indonesian-based creators have expanded...
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Summer Dresses of the Spotty Kind
With Jakarta’s tropical climate pattern, annually alternating between hot and humid and hot and hot, unfussy summer dresses are a staple in my closet. The perfect frock must be made from a breathable...
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Brightspot Shines Its Glamorous Afterglow
The crowds at Brightspot Market 10. (Photo courtesy of Brightspot Market) I’ve finally finished recovering from last weekend’s Brightspot Market and ready to round up my favorites from another...
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Fashionable Craving For Argyle & Oxford
‘I wait for a gray, chilly day so I can wear this sweater without having heat stroke’ My love of clothes sometimes makes me creepy. A few months ago, I noticed a co-worker wearing an amazing sky-blue...
View Article‘Tis the Season for Gift Giving in Jakarta
I think I like giving people well-thought out presents more than receiving them. There is a certain satisfaction from seeing someone’s reaction when you present them with a really dead-on present. I...
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Why I’m Sweet on Pokkonya Pops
For a complete list of flavors and to make an order, check them out on: facebook.com/pokkonya. (Photo courtesy of Pokkonya) When asked about what I love about living in Indonesia compared to my home...
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Blackheart Defines Rock Star Priorities
(Photo courtesy of Blackheart) So I’m learning to play bass to finally fulfill my destiny as a hipster Asian girl bassist in an indie band. While I’m still struggling to even tune my bass correctly,...
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Milcah for the Young Professional in You
Milcah apparel is available at The Good Dept. and Debenhams in Jakarta and Happy-go-lucky and Widely Project in Bandung. (Photo courtesy of Milcah) You think you get your most dramatic personal changes...
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Take a Walk on the Dark and Quirky Side
A Balletcats tote bag. (Photo courtesy of The Balletcats) This is probably the darkest Brandonesia yet, but I simply have to tell you about how much I love The Balletcats. The brains behind the label...
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Eat Well With Green Mountain Naturals
Based 20 kilometers east of Bogor on the slopes of Mount Salak, Green Mountain grows and harvests romaine and butterhead lettuces. As a born and bred Texan, I need to eat guacamole at least once a...
View ArticleI of ISIS: Affordable, Yet Still Fashionable
Years ago, when I was a budding Jakarta fashionista, I interviewed the lovely and talented fashion designer Amot Syamsuri Muda of ISIS for the Kemang Buzz (let’s take a moment for that magazine, it was...
View ArticleAntyk Butyk for All Your Funky Jewelry
Antyk Butyk creates jewelry as unique as its name is spelled. Using a variety of materials like gemstones, beads, resin (my personal favorite), acrylic and random bits including, but not limited to,...
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Bali Asli’s Hummus Is Worth Hoarding
Bali Asli employs workers from the local villages to help with production. (Photo courtesy of Bali Asli) Friendships are measured in many different ways. For me and a couple of pals, it’s the Hummus...
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