FLUX Hawaii

Farida’s Must Haves

James Perse Casual White T.

FLUX asked Farida Ong, the owner of Fishloaves Inc. boutique, what are a few basic pieces every girl should have?

White T-Shirt
I think you can put on a T-shirt and still look amazing! If it’s the right material, if it falls on your body correctly, and it’s buttery and flowy, I think you will look good even if it’s just a white T-shirt.

White Dress
You need to have the cute, little white dress for Hawaii. At the same time you shouldn’t be afraid of wearing all black. I think it looks amazing in Hawaii. You just have to pick the right material.

Flannel
Flannel can be really sexy. Especially when it’s kind of loose and big, like a men’s size. I think guys have a different perspective of what is sexy. Really tight or really low. But you shouldn’t dress for them. You should be comfortable. I think if you can be so confident in yourself, that is beautiful. And guys will be able to see that. Plus, they are pretty easy to change anyway!

Seattle Runway

See what Makaha local, Matt Bruening, had to say about his recent trip to Seattle where he auditioned for the upcoming Project Runway.

I’ve never really seen myself as a sought out TV personality, let alone a character on any reality TV series. However, my views have changed. I was contacted by a representative for the critically acclaimed, Emmy winning series, Project Runway, to apply for the show. At first I had mixed feelings, thinking, Are you serious? I mean, come on, I may be outgoing, a little spontaneous, obnoxious, blunt, and careless at times, but it all happens when a camera’s not rolling (at least I hope it’s not). For me it’s different when a video camera is inches away from your face, following you every centimeter around. I thought, I’m not ready for this.

This couldn’t have happened at a more perfect time. I’m slammed for work. Brainstorming new ideas for my line and my other Acid Dolls line, as well as figuring out the next step to take towards my ever-so-prolonged career. I had NO time whatsoever to fill out a 22-page essay, film a three to five minute video, edit a three to five minute video, retake lookbook-like photos of up to ten designs of my garments and ensembles, and have it all ready within four days. So I contacted them, thanking them for the opportunity, but also informed them it would’ve been near impossible to have this all ready and shipped to them within the desired time frame.

I get an email back saying they’ve worked on getting another due date for me: Monday, April 26. At this time, I’ve really only had roughly nine pages filled of the never-ending application, hadn’t scheduled reshoots for the garments, and had no access to any camera to put together a video. I then thought to myself, Either they’re desperate for people to show up to these auditions, or they really believe in me and want to see my potential. I kinda meshed both ideas and said screw it and continued on with the application process. After nearly facing a big ‘epic fail’ with my application having disappearing ink ten pages in, obtaining photos, and half killing myself to even open one eye to see myself on video, the envelope is sent with all requirements. Overnight delivery. FedEx. $25. They receive it Tuesday morning. A couple hours afterwards I receive a call, 1:00 p.m., Hawaii time. “Congratualtions! You’ve qualified amongst thousands as a semi-finalist for the project runway initial interivew!” Thoughts? Stoked. Keep Reading…