Lookbook.nu Interview: Zisma Chendikia

*What does fashion mean to you?

 

Fashion for me is a kind of art that sometimes we don't realize that we've been doing it. Fashion for me is a primary need. I can't go out without fashion. That is why, fashion keeps me alive.

*Who are some of your favorite designers?

 

Stella mc cartney always amused me with her simply cool designs. It is cutted perfectly and looks awesome when it has been worn. It isn't to much, calm, but still edgy. That is suits me well. Not too old but not looking weird. Just in the right proportion for me.

*What are some of your favorite clothing stores/catalogs/websites?

 

Hmmm none of that category hahaha. My mom is studying about dressmaking in a fashion school. So i got lots of cute dress, top and skirt from. So happy cause i got all of that for free. Yay! But when i have to pick my three favorites fashion webstore, it goes to asos, forever21, and cotton on.

*Do you consider yourself an artist?

 

Once i got a scholarship to join a fashion design program when i was 12. And i still continue to study about that. in my free time, I usually draw and paint. my genre is surrealism. And yes, i play piano too! But, for now i spent my time mostly for school. I like math cause i think they are art too. An art of numbers. LOL! I love art, and i have a different point of view with others about art.

*What are your favorite colors to work with and why?

 

Blue!! Electric blue, sky blue, navy blue. I like blue a lot. I can play any of colour with blue. Blue can be fierce, and even sweet. I love blue so much! Even my favorite phone case is the blue one. My favorite shoes is the blue one. I just can't get enough blue things. Blue is the new white for me.

*Where can readers find out more about you and your work?

 

Http://www.twitter.com/zismac

http://www.instagram.com/zisma

Http://lookbook.nu/zismac

*What are your likes and dislikes?

 

Likes: colorful, pattern, floral, sheer, simplicity, maxi skirt. Actually, i try every style, sometimes i wear vintage, and in the another day i wear edgy.

Dislikes: animal print. Yeah animal print. It looks silly for me. But i adore people who can wear it without looking too much.



Lookbook Inspirations

So after much pressure from family and friends, I finally got a Lookbook.nu account. I enjoy fashion and giving advice, as many of you know, but I am not big on taking photos of my own. Call it insecurities if you want. So I posted two looks [in which you guys voted on my netlog account] and so far... hypes have been slowly but steadily streaming in. cool, right? You guys are smart.

Anyways, as I was scanning through, I saw some amazing looks. Some traditional, some... not. I asked to use a few to show you guys. I'll give you just a few for this post, but I'll explain why I like it. I know you all value my opinion, Ha ha ;-) On one final note, I would like to THANK YOU ALL so much for the feedback. You guys are killin' my email!

Here we go folks...

David Sleadd



David is relatively new to Lookbook from what I can surmise. However, his fashion is slightly off tradition. He keeps his clothes in sync and can make his pictures creative! Handstands? I'd break my neck...! He may not have been on Lookbook for very long, but he is a well known model for Outlook Makeover Site Models. I had the chance to meet him at the Outlook Makeover back in 2007. Its safe to say he is cool.

Check him out: http://lookbook.nu/oceanofdreams

                       http://david-thatoneguy.blogspot.com/

                        http://www.wix.com/davidsleadd/oceanofdreams

                        Liz Megan

She is simply amazing! 18 and already such a beautiful young lady. She bases her clothes on the different cultures she sees around her. I can't say too much for her, she speaks well enough for herself! You can contact her here: http://lookbook.nu/modest4one

Dianna Hughes

I came across her with my random searches. What drew me to her style was... really how it didn't just stick with mainstream "fashion." I chose the two pictures above because it shows her own taste. The first one is really "neat" and organized, yet still different from the molds of fashion. The second is truly my favorite. I love the loose jeans with holes. It gives grunge to it, exactly her style. Check out more!
Here: http://lookbook.nu/adventuresinherstile
         http://adventuresinherstilettos.blogspot.com/

Addi Reni

Her fashion is not at all out of the normal. So why do I love her? Because she makes her own clothes! Yeah, it looks store bought, but no, she makes them! I've seen from her Facebook her projects. I think it is so cool she can do that. Give me a needle and thread and I'd end up stabbing myself somehow. Go ahead, see if you can tell her things are home made!
Here: http://lookbook.nu/modesty4life
         http://modestyscloset.blogspot.com/