Categories: Social Events
Tagged: Up & Coming Social Events
Besides wedding, birthday is also a worth celebrating occasion. Jakarta’s very own it-girl has just turned twenty-six last month.
There might be disappointments from those who had expected sumptuous and lavish celebration because despite the immensely increasing wealth of her uncle - Aburizal Bakrie, Adinda only threw a modest celebration attended by her closest friends and relatives.
Birthday girl’s dearest friend, the uber-talented young designer Didit Hediprasetyo was among the fabulous guests that include Indra, Gaby, Intania, and Andra Bakrie, Seng-Hoo Ong, Manohara Pinot, the Soekasah twins, Indah Saugi, Elsa Kurniawan, Vashty Soegomo, Wulan Guritno, Dian Sastrowardoyo, Renny Sutiyoso, Kiki Utara, Ronald Liem, Rachmat Harsono, Livia Prananto, and Fitria Yusuf.
The birthday girl was looking effortlessly chic in a dress by Emilio Pucci (yes, that print du jour) with a quirky yet sweet hairdo. What else can I say other than “Wow!”
Blow the candles, birthday girl!
Gaby Bakrie, Didit Hediprasetyo, Adinda Bakrie
Intania Bakrie, Adinda Bakrie, Didit Hediprasetyo
Ronald Liem, Adinda Bakrie
Stunning guest Fitria Yusuf with the equally stunning birthday girl
Adinda between the Soekasah twins
Happy birthday Adinda!
Photos from her personal collection.
Categories: Best Dressed · Guest Contributors' · Social Events
Tagged: adinda bakrie, Amanda Soekasah, didit hediprasetyo, fitria yusuf, gaby bakrie, intania bakrie, janna karina soekasah, ronald liem, Seng Hoo Ong
Young, gorgeous, and bubbly are the first three words that came into our minds when we heard the name - Thania Muljadi. Maybe there are many other words that can describe this heiress-about-town, or maybe words can never do enough to describe her. She’s a regular fixture in Jakarta’s younger society set.
She was born the second of four into the affluent Muljadi family. She is the granddaughter of reputable senior lawyer Kartini Muljadi - voted the eighth most influential woman in Indonesia by Globe magazine, the niece of Indonesia’s Harpers Bazaar’s editor-in-chief Dian Soedarjo - voted the twenty-ninth within the same category, and heiress to the distinguished Tempo Group that hold PT. Rudy Soetadi which distribute Clinique, MAC, Estee Lauder, and Revlon to name a few.
She’s friends with Livia Prananto, Franka Franklin, Almer Joesoef, Vashty Soegomo, Rachmat Harsono, Bianca Maryulis, Christian Rijanto, Zaky Sulisto, and counts Putri, Mita, and Dita Soedarjo as her cousins.
Graduated from The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in 2005, she then pursued her passion for styling in her hometown, Jakarta. With background and personality like hers, bet capturing the sweet smell of success is not just a dream.
Kartini Muljadi, Thania Muljadi
Dita Srikirana Soedarjo, Thania Muljadi
Livia Prananto, Thania Muljadi, Franka Franklin
Thania Muljadi, Vashty Soegomo
Thania Muljadi, Cindy Lopulisa, Sjully Darsono, Lily Amrina
Dian Sastrowardoyo, Thania Muljadi
Thania Muljadi, Devitri Anita Harun
Categories: Guest Contributors' · JSB's Obssesions
Tagged: Cindy Lopulisa, Devitri Anita Harun, dian sastrowardoyo, Dita Srikirana Soedarjo, Franka Franklin, Kartini Muljadi, Lily Amrina, Livia Prananto, Sjully Darsono, Thania Muljadi, Vashty Soegomo
Love is in air, and we hope that you feel it too, but if you don’t, one thing that we know for sure is that love is in the air for the bride & groom to be Adinda Bakrie and Seng-Hoo Ong. Marriage is (hopefully) a once in a lifetime ceremony, so you will remember your wedding celebration for the rest of your life.
Planning a dream wedding celebration has never been easy, yet it could be easier for some people. Commissioning a professional wedding organizer and event designer can be very helpful, moreover if you’re commissioning the world’s preeminent event designer, Preston Bailey. Prepare yourself to be amazed by all the splendor and grandeur that is truly (or not-so-truly) Indonesian.
There has never been an official announcement regarding how much the celebration will cost.
Categories: Guest Contributors' · Social Events
Tagged: adinda bakrie, preston bailey, Seng Hoo Ong
Dozens of girls within the society are dying to look gorgeous, if it takes awful pain to get there, they’ll take it. Yet, that is not the end of the quest, the circle goes; if they want to be respected, stick to the proper manner, if they want to be sought-after by the fashion people, wear the latest trend, if they always want to be invited, mingle with the right clique, if you want to be envied, spend like a madwoman, yet living it is much more torturing than just reading it.
But such wicked and relentless social rules do not apply to this vivacious young lady with extreme fondness for fun. Blessed with naturally tantalizing physique (do I need to mention why?), perfectly sun-kissed tan, lively personality, and well-connected parents, this champagne-swelling daughter of Putra and Imelda Joseph has everything a girl needs for her social entrance – climbing is one absolutely unnecessary action.
A soon-to-be graduate of Jakarta International School, she has partied with Yasha Arifin, Rachel Nathani, Rei Kawano, Kezia Joy Toemion, Michele Soeyadjaya, and Cindy Angelina to name a few.
I wish there are more girls like Sabrina in the society. We’re definitely going to watch her as she takes her place in Jakarta’s blooming younger social scene.
Will she change the nature of this society? We’ll see.
Photo courtesy of Eric Chang Photoworks
Photo courtesy of Eric Chang Photoworks
Photo courtesy of Eric Chang Photoworks
Photo courtesy of Eric Chang Photoworks
Michele Soeyadjaya, Sabrina Joseph, Rachel Nathani, Rei Kawano
Rei Kawano, Rachel Nathani, Sabrina Joseph, Michele Soeryadjaya
Categories: Guest Contributors' · JSB's Obssesions
Tagged: Cindy Angelina, Imelda Joseph, Michele Soeryadjaya, Rachel Nathani, Rei Kawano, Sabrina Joseph
We might be a little - or much - too late to post the photo, but we believe that something surprising will still be surprising, regardless its slight outdatedness.
Dewi Sukarno - spotting a unique headpiece that channels the late Isabella Blow - attended Ere by Repossi Japan Launch Party at Ristir Midtown on April 25, 2008 in Tokyo, Japan
And who were the other guests? The designer herself, Euginie Niarchos, with her friends Gaia Repossi, Olympia Scarry, and sons of HRH Princess Caroline of Monaco, Pierre and Andrea Casiraghi and his armcandy, Tatiana Santodomingo of the well-known clique dubbed the international set.
Girls, if meeting Paris Hilton has become so yesterday, what about meeting Andrea Casiraghi?
Gaia Repossi, Alberto Repossi, Dewi Sukarno
Andrea Casiraghi, Dewi Sukarno
Photos by Jun Sato/ Wireimage
Categories: Social Events
Tagged: Alberto Repossi, Andrea Casiraghi, Dewi Sukarno, Ere by Gaia Repossi, Eugenie Niarchos, Gaia Repossi
Angela Karto
Livia Prananto, Franka Franklin, Angela Karto, Dewi Carlina, Inge Yap
Angela Karto and Lia Prananto
Angela Karto and Dewi Carlina
Franka Franklin, Livia Prananto, Thania Muljadi, Angela Karto
Yudha Kartohadiprodjo, Angela Karto, Rachmat Harsono
How do you spend a typical day?
Right now I’m based in Kuala Lumpur and my new project is yet to start hence I’m spending my days like I’m on an extended holiday.
What do you do to refresh yourself after a hectic week?
When I was living in Jakarta, I loved to escape to Bali for the weekends to just get away from city life and to forget about time or I’d meet up with my close friends for long lunches that lasts until teatime or long dinners that lasts until the restaurant closes.
My favourite would be to laze around by the pool with the pug or curl up in bed with a good book with Lays salt & vinegar crisps and the pug.
Do you think socializing is important?
It is important as I view socializing as networking, irregardless of the industry that one is in.
What do you think is most important in life?
It’s very important to be close and open to family because they are the ones who are most capable of giving you unconditional love and the best advices as sometimes they know you more than you know yourself.
And also to have a strong close knit of trust-worthy friends who you know will stand beside you through all your mistakes, faults, triumphs, tears, joys, indecisions and decisions.
Everything else will just fall into place with time when you have created a strong foundation for yourself and are surrounded by people who truly care about you.
As a woman, do you think beauty is important?
Yes
Then what do you do to manage that?
When you take care of yourself it shows your self-worth and self-love. When you look good, you’ll feel good.
I try to have a balanced diet but I don’t deprive myself from my chili cheese fries, crisps or chocolates but I eat in moderation.
Even if I just exercise for 10 min today I’d still pat myself on the back, this way I condition myself to not see exercising as a ‘chore’.
I believe in you are what you eat, so I cut down on processed, instant and pre-packed food.
I always try to eat fresh food and stay away from MSG that contributes to hair fall and sodium which causes water retention.
Alas, I have acne prone skin so I have to pay extra attention to it. I use L’Occitane which is natural and organic and it works very well for me.
How do you define your personal style?
It’s defined by those whom are closest to me.
What is your secret of beautiful and healthy hair?
My secrets which all of my girlfriends already know are;
I don’t dye my hair except for once when I was in high school. Thinking it was so cool to have blonde hair only to have to dye back to black the next day because I got suspended by the head master and to top things off, I was then grounded for a month by my unimpressed oldies.
Hair dye contains harsh chemical which could also lead to unhealthy scalp but if you do dye your hair then make sure you go for salon hair spa treatments or I love hot oil home treatments which softens my coarse hair up instantly.
I don’t use any specific brand of shampoo or conditioner as I constantly switch brands but I always make sure that it does not contain high level of lauryl sulfate. It’s not about the brand of the products or how much it costs; it’s finding products that works for your hair and life-style. Right now I’m using Pantene for hair fall (because it was on special offer), it leaves my hair soft and smooth but sadly it doesn’t really help with the hair fall that I’m going through right now.
Each time after I swim in the sea or pool, I’ll always make sure to wash my hair thoroughly to remove all traces of chlorine and seawater that dries hair.
I never wash my hair with hot water. During winter of course I do but I’ll make sure the last rinse is with cold water to close up the pores and makes your hair shine naturally. But I swear by using cold mineral water as your last rinse. You can really feel and see the difference.
Don’t tie your hair up for too long because it weakens your roots and leaves an unsightly mark.
Don’t wear caps for too often and make sure you take it off once in a while if you sweat. Exhibit A - Andre Agassi, need I say more?
Bun your hair up and try to wear a hat while tanning or doing activities under the sun as it’ll lighten your hair color.
Always brush your hair from the bottom first and gradually move up to reduce hair fall.
Oily scalp doesn’t always mean you have to wash your hair more often. It could also mean your scalp is very dry and the glands are over compensating for it.
To get volume for lanky hair, tilt your head downwards and alternate your hair dryer between hot and cold air but don’t aim the nozzle too close to your hair.
Reduce the use of hair spray or any hair products that contains alcohol as it will dry out your hair and scalp.
Stay away from curling or straightening irons as they ‘cook’ your hair and will cause it to break.
On most days I’ll let my hair dry naturally and I’ll only go to salon to blow dry my hair for special events.
I have a few gray strands now and the oldies weren’t lying when they say if I pluck them, more will just grow back to mock you!
Fun facts;
Favorite designers: Prada for work dresses, YSL for work suits, Galliano & Valentino for skinny jeans, Abercrombie & Juicy Couture for chilling. Actually I’m not too particular about brand names. If it compliments me then I’ll take it. But currently I’m in love with Roberto Cavalli’s entire s/s collection; favorite make-ups: Laura Mercier for foundation, concealer & translucent powder, Anna Sui for mascara, eye shadows, blush, perfume & eyeliner because I love their packaging. Shu Uemura is unbeatable for eyelash curler and make up brushes; (top ten) favorite people in Jakarta: my workaholic & chic BFF Dewi Carlina, the smartest & yet blondest at times, Inge Yap, always suave and the most hardworking globe trotter, Rachmat Harsono, the kindest & generous hearted, Livia & Lia Prananto,the ever creative Yudha Kartohadiprodjo who always knows the best places to eat & must-see places all over the world, the merriest and cutest, Aniva Franka Franklin whom i lovingly call Nims, Christian Rijanto, who always recommends the best places to stay and amazing restaurants all over the globe, Leah Widjaja, super mom & super career woman of Sinar Mas Group, and Kiki Utara, the best PR in Asia and the only man capable of making me laugh until I tear up.
Categories: Guest Contributors' · JSB's Obssesions
Tagged: Angela Karto, Dewi Carlina, Franka Franklin, Inge Yap, Lia Prananto, Livia Prananto, Rachmat Harsono, Yudha Kartohadiprodjo
I, just like everybody else in the town, love our ‘Angga’, and as you can see, l will clarify his scandalicious case. But the truth is, Blake Lively and Leighton Meester were not in Jakarta weeks ago! Leighton and Blake were busy shooting for GG’s new episodes and attending fabulous black-tie events in various gorgeous dresses in New York. (BFF Michelle Trachtenberg and Lydia Hearst will also star GG!)
Yes, D’Makaveli are considering whether they will, or will not, organize an event that will have Blake Lively, Leighton Meester, and Taylor Momsen as the hosts - here, in our very own Jakarta.
He just sent an email to JSB attaching this uber-authentic and signed and oh-so-fresh-from-the-oven formal letter from Josh Schwartz of Sony Music Entertainment, Inc (he’s working for Warner Bros anyway, but who knows? Angga must have found out that he has already moved to Sony before we do). It must be faxed, see the date! Just remember, faux letter will result faux pas, but of course, I do believe that this is real - even mad man won’t take the risk of faking an autograph, and Angga is not even mad!
Case closed!
You better believe it, because no one but Josh Schwartz of CWTV and Warner Bros can tell the truth.
The signed letter
Blake Lively & Penn Badgley
Leighton Meester in Yves Saint Laurent
Taylor Momsen
Photos courtesy of style.com
xoxo,
Southern Heat
PS. Guys, please comment with smart discussions without offensive contents and be logical!
Categories: Guest Contributors'
Tagged: Angga Makaveli, blake lively, cwtv, formal letter, gossip girl case, josh schwartz, Leighton Meester, Lydia Hearst, Michelle Trachtenberg, sony music entertainment, taylor momsen, warner bros
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As Shakespeare once wrote, “Some men are born with greatness, some men achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.” This is true in many cases, and it is particularly true when it comes to the raw talent of Eric Chang.
Born in 1990, Eric is a very talented young photographer; in fact he is the youngest photographer I’ve met and known who has had more brilliant career experiences and opportunities than most men nearing retirement. At his young age it is already evident that he is a photographer who was born with clear talent, has been achieving such greatness in his field that it is evident and most would agree: when it comes to art and photography, greatness has been thrust upon him.
Eric has been called upon to develop portfolios of personal portraits of famous Indonesian figures – from musicians, to movie stars, scientist, doctor, fashion gurus and even photographers. Some of these people include, but are not limited to: 3 Diva, Addie MS, Luna Maya, Dominique Agisca Diyose, Nicholas Saputra, Dr. Eka Julianta Wahjoepramono.
In developing his skills, I observe that Eric has a great initiative, creativity and determination to learn and succeed. Regarding his portfolio, Eric has manage to challenge himself in producing a very glamorous yet creative photographs. His skill does not only lie in the process of shooting but also in the process towards the finishing of a photograph. He have the skills to produce, shoot and edit the photographs himself. This in fact have helped him in shaping and finding his own distinctive style of art.
To be honest, I find Eric’s eye to be quite different from other people. When capturing a photograph, I find a very distintive style towards his implementations to photography. Communications, interactions, sharings and laughters he had with his subjects, has always become the things that he cherishes all the time. He believes that by the approach, he can capture the essence and soul of his subject’s character.
After all, Eric is extremely accomplished for someone of his age, yet he is continually working on furthering his career and opportunities. He is a prime example of someone who was born great and is achieving greatness daily and the world can do nothing but sit back, watch and appreciate.
by Indra Leonardi
(Master of Photography.,CPP.,Fellowship-ASP.,Fellowship-BIPP)
My Valentine
Mother Queen Mummy
3 Diva
Queen Persephone
Iwan Tirta - Indonesia’s Living Legend of Fashion - Batik
Krisdayanti
Ara Pencekik Kiara
Luna Maya, dress, Sebastian Gunawan
Categories: Artist of the Moment
Tagged: artist, eric chang, photographer, photography
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