Pictures from Romyda KL's (pronounced Ro-Mee-Da) showcase at the 2017 Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week in Pavilion on Wednesday evening.
Romyda KL's store (by appointment only): The Conversation Studio, 9 Lorong Beluntas 2, Medan Damansara, Kuala Lumpur | http://romyda-kl.com/
Special thanks to Selina Yeop Jr, Ning Baizura and May.
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“There’s no cardinal rule that says rompers have to be short little things that barely reach beyond the tops of your thighs. For more temperate spring days, in fact, we think the long romper is where it’s at; but if you go this route, stick to darker or more neutral colors, then set it off with fun accessories.”
Black Romper H&M // Bracelet Hermes
“The romper can be a tough sartorial nut to crack; if you wear one with too airy a fabric, it can end up looking like pyjamas. If it doesn’t fit properly, you lose all your shape (the ideal romper isn’t too tight or too loose, but lands somewhere perfectly in the middle). If it’s too skimpy, you look like a teenager that’s just escaped from the mall. They can also be difficult to accessorise, especially if they’re printed.”
Grey Romper H&M // White Bandeau Bra Uniqlo // White Kicks Nike Air Huarache // Shades Chanel // Bag Chanel // Bracelet Hermes
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Female and visiting Tokyo for the first time? :-)
Apart from doing the whole Tokyo Disneyland/Disney Sea, shopping at Shibuya 109, ordering ramen from a vending machine and the usual touristy things, something you may want to consider putting in your itinerary (assuming you have some extra time and money) is a visit to a Japanese hair salon. In my humble opinion, getting bangs or having your fringe cut by a Japanese stylist is probably be one the best souvenirs you could take home with you. Even if you don’t intend to get your fringe cut, perhaps a change in hair colour or style will give you something worth remembering from your trip to Tokyo. The men may never understand, but it’s ok. *smile*
Back to the bangs. So if you have 2 crowns (hair “pusat”) and an occasional cowlick at the front of your head like me, you’ll probably agree that getting perfect bangs can be quite an impossible feat. Speaking from experience, the attempt of getting a fringe cut by a not-so-experienced stylist can be rather disastrous, especially when the cut is done on wet hair. I remember so vividly, an instance where my fringe was cut when it was wet; during the blow-drying process it just twirled back according to the crown at the front of my head, resulting in a rather embarrassingly uneven fringe. More like an odd slant. And you could tell it wasn’t a stylistic cut done on purpose. *laugh* In the end, the stylist blamed it on my hair and I hid under a cap for 2 weeks after that unforgettable day.
Anyhoo, bad experiences aside, I have had 2 rare instances of good fringe cuts, both of which were done by Japanese hairstylists. So if you’re blessed with “front head issues” like me *laugh* but still haven’t given up on conquering the bangs, Tokyo would be the perfect place for you to do just that.
Since I last moved to Tokyo in 2009, I’ve had the opportunity to try out various salons in Meguro, Shibuya, Harajuku, Omotesando, Aoyama, Ginza and Shinjuku. You’re spoiled for choice in this fully equipped and highly efficient city, and so far, I’ve learnt that as with the food, you can’t really go wrong with salons in Tokyo.
I’m not sure about you but the things I look for in a salon, apart from having a pleasant environment and being in a convenient location include:
There’s no better thing for a girl than to find a salon we’re comfortable with, so if you haven’t found “the one” yet, don’t worry. These things do take time, so keep searching, don’t give up and don’t settle.
A few years back, my friend Cheesie introduced me to a Japanese chain of salons in Kuala Lumpur called Number76, and I become so comfortable with them that I haven’t switch since.
This trip back to Tokyo, I decided to pay a visit to their Omotesando branch and the very first stylist from which I got my maiden haircut at Number76 in Kuala Lumpur years ago – Deji-san. Thanks to my Malaysian style guru, Amy (from the Bangsar 2 branch), I managed to get an appointment with the highly skilled master stylist Deji-san.
Unfortunately, no bangs for me this time round since the husband wasn’t in favour of that idea (now that I’m married, he gets a say in almost everything *laugh*). So the plan was:
Note: If you are using Google maps to locate the salon in Japan, it may help to copy and paste this address in the search bar: 150-0001 東京都渋谷区神宮前4-9-2 神宮前MMビル2F
Happy hair day! Mwah!
So you’re going to attend a fashion event and you’re wondering…
What to wear, what colour, how to dress according to your body proportion, suggestions for beer-bellied men, compensating short legs (for both men and women), etc.
For answers to those questions and advice for aspiring fashion designers, check out this video as we get up close and personal with one of Malaysia’s most successful yet humble designers – Wan Ruzaini of RizmanRuzaini Couture.
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My two personal favourites from RizmanRuzaini's #RAMleela Cruise Collection 14/15, as seen on the Red Carpet of The Fashion Festival Bali 2014
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