cut lakeisha: January 2017

Fashion : How to rock black plain dress

Fashion 9:18 AM

Fashion : Tips on Thrifting

Fashion 12:42 PM

Fashion : A guess of what will be on the 2017 trend

9:07 AM

Trend..a direction of where the people go and what's in on the market. An unpredictable change of something people look up to. Now let's jump into the content

There are several things that i think will be on the trend. And before everybody do, you should start wearing it so you'll be anti mainstream and could be the trendsetter!

1. Cap as a main complement
Actually it happens to myself. Not a fan of cap but lately i've tried some of them and I think the shape of cap is turning into a better one that fits our heads perfectly. Since streetwear brand produce a lot of cap with each of it unique design, i also think that the use of cap will be increasing.

2. Wearing different pair of earrings
Many of the crafters tribute to the varieties of earrings. People tend to be more creative nowadays and wear something differently could be one of the way to rock this year!

3. Antique sunnies
Till now on, high fashion brand make a fascinating design of sunglasses. Let's mention Dior, Rayban, and Prada. But as you know, there are a lot of ~~them~~ who also imitate their design. Some people choose to restyle the old one rather than being as same as the trend *if you know what i mean*

4. Asymmetric top/pants
Unbalanced cut of fabrics is already a phenomenal thing on 2016. But i guess it still runs on the 2017 because people love the unusual thing

5. Sweatpants
The pattern of how women buy clothes and styling can be seen and all i can conclude is now women tend to dress like a men. In other word, they wear boys clothing. But sweatpant is a must have for this year.

6. Psychotropicals or vibrant colors
Just because monochrome take a big role on 2016, doesn't mean it will stay like that all the time. Now give the chance for vibrant colors to really brighten up the eyes!

7. The raise of old brands : fila, champion
Old brand must have been experienced more than the new one - like the theories said. But of course, there's the time when they're being famous and also conversely. I think the old brands start to be sensitive to what the market really wants. They hire public figure(s) to sell their product and make a simple & cool design. By doing that, they started to rebrand their image in front of the society and luckily their name already sticked on several people minds.

8. Sneakers
Sneakers will be always on the trend. But i think, vans's making their bigger community. Adidas keeps selling limited shoes, converse still have their loyal customers. Aside from the well-known brand above i've mentioned, streetwear brands will also do a great collab with shoe-brand or shoe-designer. Keep updated

**My trend forecast is based on my own sight

Why you should start writing a journal

Tips 9:24 AM

My grandpa once told me that getting older makes you forget something easily. (just as what most of the people say..). Around 2015, he told me to write. Just to write everything; from the unimportant to important things. Since that time till now, I make a so-called journal. And at this time, I just want to suggest you guys to write in a book! Why?

It feels good

There must be one time when you can’t share your feeling to others. Could be private problems that people wont understand. Pour it into words will make you less emotional because somehow healing and at the end, you will feel relieved.

Fun

Reading an old story is interesting for me! Because by the time, unconsciously the language, way to write, drawings, and else are changing aaaaand its exciting. When I opened my old journal I was like “why did I even think like this” but there’s a + value from this case. I tend to realize that I shouldn’t think stupid like that anymore. Somehow, it’s a reminder to be a better self. Umm.. is it clear? I don’t know how to tell.. bet you should start your own to know-how’s the feeling!

Your own silent witness

Here’s an actual example. From I was in the second grade at the senior high school, I really wanted to go to ITB for my college. I write what I’ve been feeling toward the college, what I’ve been doing to get accepted, and many more. When now I am in the college, at some random time, I like to read my ‘sacrifices’ again. It makes me proud of myself and at the time when I’m very lazy, I’ll remember that I should make an effort to get what I want.

Know more about yourself

You’ll see a pattern on your writings. How overt yourself to your own journal, how will you make solutions for your own problems, how you express the feeling after an unforgettable moments hit you. When you read back your own stories, you will reflect yourself and most likely introspect yourself.

Start your own creativity

There’s no rule for your own journal. You can make it all writings, combination of writing and drawing, or even all drawings. Decorate your journal might be also fun..Just do anything that will make you comfortable

More grateful

Writing is one of the tools to express my happy/sad feeling. But reading them will always make me be more grateful.

Happy stories: I’m glad I’ve been there, getting what I want and feeling the grace that I don’t know I’ll feel it again or no in the future.

Sad stories: I’ve suffered from bad times & when I look at myself now, it’s like “I survived from the problems, turns out I can do it!”

Aside from all the factors above, writing do boosts your memory and you turn yourself into history

**A good friend of mine once felt a bad time and unfortunately, her closest friends and fam can’t be there physically with her. Then I suggest her to write ; express everything into her own words. After few times she writes, she told me that writing is really healing..

So now, its your turn!