Natalie Portman in Rodarte I would like to end this Oscar-filled day here at Style Spot with the star of the evening; the most beautiful Natalie Portman. Rumour has it that she was planning to wear a Dior gown, but decided to change because of Galliano being arrested last week. Instead, she wore...

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Michelle Williams in ChanelOne can never really go wrong when wearing Chanel, and Chanel at the Oscars is just the epitome of glamorous. Michelle Williams wore this elegant Haute Couture Chanel gown, and was therefore the Chanel queen of the evening. It is a very beautiful dress (and much prettier seen...

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Jennifer Lawrence in Calvin KleinJennifer Lawrence, nominated for the title as "Actress in a leading role" for her part in Winter's Bone, wore a hot red gown from the Calvin Klein collection. I have read that many found this dress inappropriate and too casual for the Oscars. I do agree that she could...

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Hailee Steinfeld in Marchesa 14 year old Hailee Steinfeld is the newest and youngest member of the Hollywood it-crowd, and to the Oscars last night she wore a gorgeous custom made Marchesa gown which was fit for a true princess. I love that she opted for such a dress as it is perfect for her age....

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Cate Blanchett in Givenchy Couture S/S 2011Cate Blanchett in a haute couture gown by Riccardo Tisci for Givenchy was one of the best matches of the evening. Back in late January, I fell head over heels in love with this couture collection as the detailing is absolutely exquisite. This "Tao" dress was...

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Gwyneth Paltrow in Calvin KleinAnother favourite of mine was Gwyneth Paltrow who wore a gold custom made gown by Calvin Klein and jewelry by Louis Vuitton. I love how classic it is, while at the same time it has a very modern touch to it. The LV earrings and brooch create a unique and personal statement,...

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Mila Kunis in Elie Saab Couture S/S 2011You can not believe how excited I was to see Mila Kunis in this incredible haute couture lavender gown by Elie Saab. As some of you remember, yesterday I was hoping that someone would wear a piece from this collection as it comprises so many dresses that are worthy...

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262 Indonesians to be evacuated from Libya tonight

JAKARTA LIFE'S STYLEAn Indonesian evacuation team has confirmed that hundreds of Indonesian nationals will be evacuated from Libya to Tunisia late on Friday.Evacuation team head Hassan Wirajuda, also a presidential advisor, said the first phase of the evacuation will commence at 11 p.m., 5. p.m. local...

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Indonesia berhasil lolos dari sanksi FIFA.

JAKARTA LIFE'S STYLEIndonesia berhasil lolos dari sanksi FIFA. Otoritas sepak bola dunia itu mengabulkan permintaan PSSI untuk tidak langsung menjatuhkan sanksi melalui Sidang Komite Asosiasi yang berlangsung Selasa (1/3/2011) sore di Zurich, Swiss.FIFA juga meminta PSSI agar menggelar Kongres Pemilihan...

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Soccer-Rebel Indonesian club denied Singapore Cup Entry

JAKARTA LIFE'S STYLERebel Indonesian Premier League (LPI) side Medan Chiefs have had their hopes of playing in the Singapore Cup dashed by the city-state�s football association.The LPI is an independent professional league launched in January without recognition from world governing body FIFA or the...

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Indonesia's Rice Imports Reach 1.2 Million Tons

JAKARTA LIFE'S STYLEThe Trade Ministry has reported that realization of Indonesia�s rice imports in the 2010 - March 2, 2011 period reached 1,262,335 tons or 66.5 percent of the total value of Indonesia�s rice trade contracts.Based on the report which was published by the trade ministry here on Wednesday,...

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Govt appoints ambassador Djoko to speak with FIFA

JAKARTA LIFE'S STYLEIndonesian government has appointed Indonesian Ambassador to Switzerland Djoko Susilo to communicate with the world's governing body for football, FIFA, over problems shrouding the election of the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) chairman.Youth and Sports Affairs Minister Andi...

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Govt to evacuate Indonesians from Libya ASAP

JAKARTA LIFE'S STYLEIndonesia says it will make immediate arrangements to evacuate its citizens from turmoil-ridden Libya.�The communication situation between Indonesia and Tripoli is unlike that in Egypt. Therefore, we must confirm tonight the technicalities of the rescue mechanism,� Coordinating Political,...

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SBY disappointed with '1 or 2 parties', hinting at their dismissal from Cabinet

JAKARTA LIFE'S STYLEPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono expressed on Tuesday his disappointment over �one or two parties�' violating an agreement signed by members of the government party coalition, hinting at the possibility of ousting them from the Cabinet.�If there are any political parties no longer...

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New Zealand quake toll rises to 113 dead

JAKARTA LIFE'S STYLERelatives of people still missing three days after an earthquake shattered the New Zealand city of Christchurch arrived Friday from several countries to join an anxious vigil for news that looked increasingly likely to be grim.The official death toll continued to climb, to 113, and...

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Indonesian Cleric Denies Terrorism Charges

JAKARTA LIFE'S STYLEIndonesia's most famous Islamic cleric Abu Bakar Bashir denies he helped set up, fund and arm a new terror cell in western Indonesia.He told judges at the South Jakarta District Court early Thursday he was the victim of a U.S. conspiracy and that all charges against him have been...

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Jakarta Govt Plans to Shut Down Minimarkets

JAKARTA LIFE'S STYLEOwners of minimarkets in the Indonesian capital fear of the Jakarta administration's plan to shut down 661 minimarkets in the city. The reason for this is that minimarket owners have never been summoned to discuss about data gathering over illegal minimarkets.Acting Chief of Indonesia...

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paperbag princess

Usually I dress with different characters in mind, but today's outfit felt like one that was more ~me~~. I didn't think about it that way when I put it together, but I just felt very comfortable throughout the day. Then when I was walking home two of the boys from the private school were just sitting...

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Lawmaker criticizes Dipo Alam's threat to media

JAKARTA LIFE'S STYLEIndonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) senior lawmaker Tjahjo Kumolo interrupted a House plenary Tuesday only to criticize Cabinet Secretary Dipo Alam's threat to boycott the media."The statement was made by a Cabinet member. He also advised regional leaders to boycott the...

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Metro TV & Media Indonesia Demand Dipo Alam Apology

JAKARTA LIFE'S STYLEMetro TV and Media Indonesia newspaper have demanded that Cabinet Secretary Dipo Alam formally apologized for his statement that the two media outlets are biased against the government in their coverage.Both organizations belong to the Media Group, which is owned by former Golkar...

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Sekretaris Kabinet Dipo Alam Kritik "TV One", "Metro TV", "MI"

JAKARTA LIFE'S STYLESekretaris Kabinet Dipo Alam mengkritik dua media televisi dan satu media cetak yang dikatakan tak melakukan pemberitaan secara terukur, yaitu TV One, Metro TV, dan Media Indonesia.Kedua televisi swasta yang dimiliki politisi tersebut dikatakan terus-menerus menjelekkan pemerintah....

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gushers

We'll come back to New York later because Christopher Kane's collection spoke to me like no other. Like really, really resonated. So intensely, in fact, that I found myself up at 2 AM digging out from under my bed the remnants of an early 2000's bedroom. It was like I'd been possessed by the mesmerizing...

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Indonesia's Improved Investment Climate Appreciated

JAKARTA LIFE'S STYLEUnited States businessmen appreciate the improved investment climate and the removal of many investment barriers in Indonesia. The appreciation was expressed by members of a US-ASEAN Economic Cooperation Council delegation at a meeting with President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono at his...

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Pesawat Tempur Bombardir Pendemo Khadafi

JAKARTA LIFE'S STYLETak cuma masyarakat internasional, para anak buah Khadafi pun mengecam kekerasan yang dilakukan bosnya itu. Maklum, rezim Khadafi memberangus pendemo dengan mengerahkan pesawat tempur.Kebijakan yang menewaskan ratusan warga Libya inilah yang membuat para diplomat Libya di luar negeri,...

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Hak Angket Mafia Pajak Gugur di Paripurna, Hak Angket Mafia Pajak Ditolak!

JAKARTA LIFE'S STYLEHak angket mafia pajak gugur di paripurna setelah melewati proses voting yang ketat. Sebanyak 266 anggota DPR menolak penggunaan usulan hak penyelidikan tersebut."Menyatakan usulan hak angket mafia pajak ditolak," ujar Pimpinan Sidang Marzuki Alie sambil mengetuk palu sidang di Gedung...

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Ministers Ordered by SBY to Communicate with Ahmadiyah

JAKARTA LIFE'S STYLEPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono ordered some of his ministers to talk with Ahmadiyah followers with regard to finding a solution on the question of the sect�s existence."The agreement is (he) has ordered some of the ministers concerned to find the solution. Perhaps we will sit...

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miss world

Oops! Fashion Week posting is a bit spotty since free time has to be spent on homework, and I need more time to let all the fancy clothes I've been seeing ~marinate, so an outfit for now. I've been paying some homage to Hole/Courtney, as one with a tiara should.Goody tiara, thrifted top and shoes, skirt...

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Hosni Mubarak's Gone! He Really Has Gone!

JAKARTA LIFE'S STYLEHundreds of thousands of protesters exploded with joy as the hated Hosni Mubarak finally stepped down as Egyptian President, prompting Barack Obama to declare that the country 'will never be the same'.After 18 days of demonstrations which had rocked this country and the world, the...

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Police Name Mastermind of Rioting in Temanggung

JAKARTA LIFE'S STYLEPolice have named SYB, a villager of Wonoboyo, Temanggung, the mastermind of rioting in the district on Tuesday. Central Java police chief Inspector General Edward Aritonang said here on Saturday that SYB was the one who had allegedly organized and directed the rioters in the incident.He...

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Police Detain 14 Suspects for Temanggung Incident

JAKARTA LIFE'S STYLEThe Central Java provincial police have so far detained 14 suspects for Tuesday�s sectarian violence, a spokesman said here Friday. Central Java Police Chief Inspector General Edward Aritonang said six of the suspects were residents of Temanggung district."The six suspects are Temanggung...

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Three Top Banten Police Officers Replaced

JAKARTA LIFE'S STYLEFive days after the sectarian violence in Pandeglang district that claimed at least three lives, Banten police chief Brig.Gen.Agus Kusnadi was replaced. His position would be taken over by Brig Gen Putut Bayu Sena, Banten provincial police�s spokesman Adjunct Senior Commissioner...

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Anarchic Mass Organizations in Indonesia Can be Disbanded

JAKARTA LIFE'S STYLELaw and Human Rights Minister Patrialis Akbar said anarchic mass organizations and non-governmental organizations (NGO) could be disbanded if they committed anarchic acts that harmed the people and state."Ormas or NGO which commit acts of violence can be dissolved by the government...

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SBY Threatened to be Overthrown by FPI

JAKARTA LIFE'S STYLEIslamic Defence Front (FPI) criticized the firm statement of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono over his order to disband anarchist mass organizations.Besides judging the president's statement as unqualified, FPI even threatened to overthrow him such as what Tunisians did to President...

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and so it begins.

Somehow, it is already time for the Fall 2011 season so this is a scheduled post as I head to NY. I haven't even looked at some Spring shows! And Pre-Fall! And Couture! There's still a lot of stuff from last season I want to write about! And so, to test the timelessness of these clothes (see how I make...

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rosie the robot

Yesterday I really wanted to wear my wig and dress like a mermaid but I didn't have the ethereal materials (yeah I'm a poet now) to be a serious one so I settled for a kind of retro-futuristic Jetsons version.Manic Panic wig, Alexander McQueen top from Browns, thrifted long sleeve, structured Target...

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