Throw Back, high-school girl

I did this photo shoot last year with my sister and my cousins, just to fill our do-nothing-days during the Hari Raya holiday. I was just an innocent fresh-high-school-graduate at that time, sometimes I miss those moments. We took the shots at Kota Tua, Jakarta Pusat, the most common place to take a vintage-themed shots. 

clothing info :

Me :

- Top : Bali Heaven, Pasteur, Bandung (Rp150k)

- Pants : Beijing, 50 yuan = Rp70k (still remember cause I fought very hard with the handsome-Chinese-faced shopkeeper to get the cheapest price)

- Loafers : Charles n Keith (Rp300k)

Helena (my sister) :

- Hat : GFO

- Accessories : GFO

- Vest : Magnolia

- Shorts : Premium Factory Outlet, Serpong, Tangerang

- Sandals : Crocs

Happy Chinese New Year

Happy Chinese new year everyone! 
Top: Rumah Mode, Jl.Setiabudi, Bandung Rp. 139k
Bottom : ITC Mangga dua Rp. 90k
Shoes : Special Price Matahari Department store, Istana Plaza Rp.79k
Head piece : My sister's online shop (contact me for more info) 

Bright day. Bright smile

 Yippie! another bright day to take a shoot in my backyard with my kind hearted sister Helena Agnes. The sun is bright enough, so I do not need to edit this picture anymore, they all are fresh from the lens!

Okay let's get on to the details :
1. Ribbon headbands (forget the price, sorry :(  - Star, Sumarecon Mall serpong)

2. Light purple top (Rp.129k, Toscavica, in VARC outlet, Jl.Riau, Bandung )

3. Zebra pattern skirt (Rp.50k , urbie sale, Jariwaringin, Jakarta Selatan)

4. Light brown wedges (Rp.200k, Antonio Shoes, Tanah Abang Blok A, 3th floor Los B no.109, Jakarta Pusat)

*spotted* Special Price shoes!

Today I went home with a victory in my hands by spotting these shoes on sale in Matahari Department store, Istana Plaza - Bandung. The original price is Rp.329k, now they are on special price Rp.79k! What??? At first I did not hope too much cause this kind of price often comes with no normal size available. But, this time is DIFFERENT! They are still available in normal sizes! I grab myself the salmon one (size 37). Interested? 

tutu in front of curtain

What's up people! this is one of my last shot with my sister before I went back to Bandung. I did this in front of my room curtain, I am now missing my room already :'(. Just a quick detail about the clothes.

1. white zipper vest (Magnolia)

2. Black tutu (Mirror, Hongkong)
--> a quick glimpse about tutu : too cute to be wearable in everyday life, true? a big NO. be brave to wear tutu's to parties and special occasions, you may look stunning and highlighted in front of people. true story.

3. Black boots (Giovanni, Istana Plaza - Bandung Rp 269k. just bought last month)
--> If you like it,  I suggest you to buy the twin sister of these boots but look more casual and cuter in Payless for Rp.259k. I used to regret that, but I've moved on. 

Jumpiez Suite

 “OK, this jumpsuit thing … it’s not going away and thank God it’s not going away because I’m obsessed with it,” 

Tyra Banks

Hello People! I’m so excited to share a look of myself on a jumpsuit! I’ve always wanted to wear this light blue jumpsuit I bought in Paris ITC Mangga Dua a few months ago, for Rp.250k (very proud of it xixixixi)!!! I wear this cute thing to a very romantic wedding of my relatives.

Here are some great things about jumpsuit:

1.           Highlight the great body of yours, every girl can look their best in a jumpsuit! Pick the best types for your body.
2.          Offers comfort and style
3.           Save your time on matching an outfit

Jennifer Lopez loves jumpsuit; she wore it in almost all of her music videos. Tyra Banks loves jumpsuit, in Asia’s Next Top Model commercial she said that “Jumpsuit is the best clothing ever made”. Kim Kardashian wear it often, and there are many names of other celebrities who loved this hard-to-pee-while-wearing piece of clothing. 

And most importantly, I love jumpsuit!!!(is it important? I desperately hope you said yes. . .)

When I put this jumpsuit on, my sister meanly said that I look like wearing pajamas! Owwww, you just harshly ruined my excitement girl! But, I know what I am doing and go straight ahead to the wedding confidently. Here are some pictures my sister took for me at home after the wedding; I added a ribbon leather belt to match it up. Hope you got inspired *wink*!

Drum roll....... tigaribulimaratus....!!!!

South East Root

Hai hai hai! Bagaimana kabar? (How are you in Nusa Tenggara Timur language). Today I am posting a look inspired from my mom’s motherland Nusa Tenggara Timur. I found this handmade woven cloth originally from Nusa Tenggara Timur (kain tenun NTT), I have worn this cloth before on my senior high school graduation day. I thought that the pattern is magnificent; its beauty of heritage must be shared to the world!

I mixed this traditional woven cloth with a black vest, and some ethnic bangles I got from Bali.

Tada!

Have your own idea to show the beauty of heritage of Indonesia? Share your ideas to me, comment me or send an e-mail to: merilda.kristalya@windowslive.com

Black, Metal, n Jeans

Huaaaiiii again ! today I am excited to share the details on my last post. To be honest, it takes time to find the location to capture this shot, to find the right pose and expression. In my mind, I wish to look fierce and editorial (just like what Tyra Banks always said in America's next top model) --- but in real life, my fierce and editorial look turn out too mean and Chinese. I took so many shots, try out different poses and finally I can pick some great shots to post and try not to embarrassed  my self.

I edit this picture my self, no effects, just mix them up. Sorry if it seems a little bit "ALAY", I'm trying my best though. edit with gimp editor that I learned in high school, xixixixi

Awkay, let's get on to the details :

Bunny Bubbly

Hai again! For some of my close friends, I bet you have seen these bunny bubbly shots a couple of times before in instagram (merildakristalya) of in lookbook.nu . Yeah, this is my first shot for the blog, and I published it often to promote my instagram, look.book, and of course this blog. This is one of my favorite take, this is me with a full spirit to start fresh in 2013, “I am a strong girl!”

Let me share the details about my clothes.