Rika Gunawan has a revelation: she has been working on something new for her hair accessory brand, Republic of Pigtails. While we’re fully immersed in summer and party trends, the Indonesian designer is already preparing her exciting new collection of handmade hairpieces for Fall 2016. This autumnal collection will have a peculiar accent, she said to “Valens… per voi” it will bring people back to spring even in the coolest autumn days. All her designs are inspired by “Fall fashion but still have some Spring flair” as Rika describes them.The inspiration came unexpectedly one day, last October, while she was helping her daughter dressing, she continues “she didn’t like any…
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Indie Interviews: Rika Gunawan and Her “Republic of Pigtails”
There’s an imaginary state where everyone loves dressing up, starting from the head, but with just one eco-friendly piece: the president is Rika Gunawan and her happy place is called “Republic of Pigtails”. RoP or better Republic of Pigtails is an independent fashion brand based in the New York area and on a community of mothers, daughters and sons, offering products that can be worn both from mothers and their little ones and even by pets! Republic of Pigtails was “founded” during a critical point in Rika’s life when she faced the hard economic reality and decided to continue with what she loved the most: designing. Ponytails are what may…
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Bedtime Style: Violet Lingerie or Comfy Pyjamas?
Woman, what a strange creature: “she walks in beauty like the night of cloudless climes and starry skies” but… she changes her styles. Exactly, we love to change our style depending on: mood, occasion and place; depending on what we’re going to do and whom we’re going to meet. Do you know how a woman changes her style at home, in her own bedroom? One, two, and three: here’s the transformation! The modern woman is going to meet her beloved one, I’m sure she isn’t dressed to impress, but she is going to look at her best, to unveil her hidden goddess!Violet isn’t the first choice when it comes lingerie, it…
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What to Steal from the Oscar 2016 Red Carpet Looks
Style is a seductive game played with colour and fabric combinations and small details, this is the lesson from any big event, but especially from the Academy Awards aka Oscar. This isn’t going to be a full examination, it’s all about was is worth a consideration… Indeed, cinema events represent a great source of inspiration for daily life and night time looks. Find your favourite detail, build your own style or copy the look and play like a diva. One has seen a lot of nude make-up looks on the red carpet as the winter trend dictates: flesh tones and browns paired with nude lip colours (Jessica Alba), pearly pink…
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Restyle Your Bedroom to Show Your Fashion Sense
New year, new you, new… bedroom decor? If you’re a fashionista, the new year is the perfect time to overhaul your bedroom to reflect your savvy style. Here at Modernize, we appreciate a girl who knows exactly what to wear, and we have some tips to make your bedroom as fabulous as you are. Make a Game PlanYou don’t jump into an outfit decision unprepared. You take stock of your blouses, pants, and shoes. You think about the event, the weather, and the company. So maybe planning your bedroom decor isn’t at the top of your mind, but it’s good to get an idea of where you’re going. How much…
