My work as a freelance designer and Expat Business guide for new labels and companies coming to Bali,
is a creative and interesting development in my career.
From designing sampling and production in fashion and jewelry for my own label in Bali, to sourcing charms and pendants
for a new Australian start up company, and organizing the Marketing printing and designing even the display cases
for them as they are overseas, on to sourcing trimmings, tailors and shoe makers for a dance costume label, and fashion mentoring for a young new talented menswear designer both via email and with him here in Bali: advising on all from leather to buckles to silver casting, printing lookbooks and more!
I truly enjoy sharing my wealth of knowledge and contacts for tailors craftsmen printers etc with newcomers.
My rate at $140 per day or $25 per hour is exceptionally good value for the time, money and headaches saved for my clients
as the wealth of my experience here and my recommendations for the most suitable workers or companies for them, can be a godsend,for a newcomer to new business with Bali.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Friday, November 11, 2011
Sourcing Christmas decorations and jewelry in Bali
Yes its that time of year, where the traders overseas are on tic tock countdown to the xmas trading season!
I am currently sourcing christmas decorations, jewelry and little gift ideas, for boutiques over there!
With a spending and quantity guidline, I race around the island sourcing precious bits new to the scene
and pack them off to my clients in air cargo.
Delivery usually within 2 weeks.
The Monsoon downpours when trapping me inside, are proving to be productive time in,
as I turn my attention to handcrafting jewelry sample designs in silver, semiprecious stones, and crystal beads.
If you have a business and are looking for a quick supply of different goods to buy and sell,
Don't miss out as i value All new clients, Just drop me an email with a basic idea of what you are seeking
I will look around or design for you and reply with pics and prices for you to choose from.
I am currently sourcing christmas decorations, jewelry and little gift ideas, for boutiques over there!
With a spending and quantity guidline, I race around the island sourcing precious bits new to the scene
and pack them off to my clients in air cargo.
Delivery usually within 2 weeks.
The Monsoon downpours when trapping me inside, are proving to be productive time in,
as I turn my attention to handcrafting jewelry sample designs in silver, semiprecious stones, and crystal beads.
If you have a business and are looking for a quick supply of different goods to buy and sell,
Don't miss out as i value All new clients, Just drop me an email with a basic idea of what you are seeking
I will look around or design for you and reply with pics and prices for you to choose from.
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Bali : the night scene in seminyak November 2011
It has been a relatively quiet on the party scene this past october.
As It seems a lot of bars and clubs are undergoing renovations to be ready for the christmas season.
The monsoon is imminent with heavy rain for 7 hours straight yesterday.
But all is not lost! .... it was a packed house at the new Mint bar on jl pettitinget friday night,
we are all hoping with fingers crossed that the Africa Disco will carry on in a new home,
despite the weather restrictions of their usual beach front location,
and the Capoeira club of bali will host a fun night for all on the 19th of November at JPs /
Mary Magdelenas on the Jl Dyna Pura, Seminyak with the gorgeous and downright talented Mama Africa
to play a set of brazilian african infused grooves and fit international athletes coming together
to show us their dynamic acrobatic skills.
Stay Tuned for more party info!
And feel free to contact me should you wish my services as your personal bespoke inside expat bali guide
with your budget, business and lifestyle turn ons, in mind
As It seems a lot of bars and clubs are undergoing renovations to be ready for the christmas season.
The monsoon is imminent with heavy rain for 7 hours straight yesterday.
But all is not lost! .... it was a packed house at the new Mint bar on jl pettitinget friday night,
we are all hoping with fingers crossed that the Africa Disco will carry on in a new home,
despite the weather restrictions of their usual beach front location,
and the Capoeira club of bali will host a fun night for all on the 19th of November at JPs /
Mary Magdelenas on the Jl Dyna Pura, Seminyak with the gorgeous and downright talented Mama Africa
to play a set of brazilian african infused grooves and fit international athletes coming together
to show us their dynamic acrobatic skills.
Stay Tuned for more party info!
And feel free to contact me should you wish my services as your personal bespoke inside expat bali guide
with your budget, business and lifestyle turn ons, in mind
Friday, September 2, 2011
A Bargain house for sale in Bali
My Balinese friend's house is For Sale
FOR SALE / FREEHOLD
A newly built 1.3 are House on 3 are of Land
In Perang Sada village, Gianyar Regency
A simple Modern Balinese built, 2 storey, 3 bedroom house.
1 dbl with ensuite, living and open plan kitchen downstairs
2 sgl rooms, balcony and bathroom upstairs
With 1300 Electric, City water, Air con and Garage.
Set in an Upcoming location, western built villas and resorts nearby.
With Clean air, Rice paddie views, Balinese village and Easy access
5mins to the Ida Bagus Mantra Bypass the gateway to the Eastcoast and Sabu Beach
20 mins to Ubud and Sanur, 45 mins to Kuta / Airport
With plenty of room for a pool and simple western renovations
THIS PROPERTY IS A RARE FIND AND BARGAIN
at only 980 JUTA RP
980, 000,000 INDONESIAN RUPIA : AROUND $US 110,000
The Business of Dance in Bali
My most recent employment as a business guide in Bali was a successful jam packed day of sourcing,
trimmings in lace beads and fabrics, and suitable tailors, for a young Australian dance costume company.
Soucing and advising for Tutus, leotards, tap shoes and tiaras, was a stark contrast to the previous employment
of advising and sampling for a different kind of dance company, in which I was employed by an Australian
new Pole Dancing costume designer, with the emphasis on quick strip lycra numbers with bling
and multitudes of poppers and coloured velcro.
LOL !!
It has been hard days work rolled up with a lot of fun, in a "bling bling" side of Bali.
I totally enjoy sharing my knowledge with creative people new to bali with ambitions of sampling or production here.
In one day I gave away years of knowledge, contacts and advice, which has not only inspired my clients
but has also saved them a fortune in avoiding rip off prices and inferior goods and production.
It Feels Good!
trimmings in lace beads and fabrics, and suitable tailors, for a young Australian dance costume company.
Soucing and advising for Tutus, leotards, tap shoes and tiaras, was a stark contrast to the previous employment
of advising and sampling for a different kind of dance company, in which I was employed by an Australian
new Pole Dancing costume designer, with the emphasis on quick strip lycra numbers with bling
and multitudes of poppers and coloured velcro.
LOL !!
It has been hard days work rolled up with a lot of fun, in a "bling bling" side of Bali.
I totally enjoy sharing my knowledge with creative people new to bali with ambitions of sampling or production here.
In one day I gave away years of knowledge, contacts and advice, which has not only inspired my clients
but has also saved them a fortune in avoiding rip off prices and inferior goods and production.
It Feels Good!
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Beach Party Paradise
We have been so lucky to have had the alternative beach party scene on the Dyna pura and Batu Belig Beaches in Bali over the past 12 months. Its been a great relief to party Under the stars, and away from the usual tourist promoted club scene here.
However the catastrophe of the traffic in and out on the sand for the La Barca opening, seems to have sealed the Batubelig Banjar's decision to revoke the rights to party there in the future!
So, we need to be grateful for what we have, embrace and enjoy the last Africa Disco party to be held at the Batu Belig beach at Cozy, on friday the 9th Sep 2011. There is a great lineup of dj's for a tribal rocking roots inspired night of dancing, No doubt they will keep us dancing under the stars and a fat moon, till the wee hours! I for one, cant wait.
So will keep my beach dancing legs warmed up at the
La Plancha on Dyna pura beach party this friday the 2nd sep 2011, though the dj's are unlisted at this time, fingers crossed dj Mat will be there to entertain us with his eclectic mix of hits and film clips.
However the catastrophe of the traffic in and out on the sand for the La Barca opening, seems to have sealed the Batubelig Banjar's decision to revoke the rights to party there in the future!
So, we need to be grateful for what we have, embrace and enjoy the last Africa Disco party to be held at the Batu Belig beach at Cozy, on friday the 9th Sep 2011. There is a great lineup of dj's for a tribal rocking roots inspired night of dancing, No doubt they will keep us dancing under the stars and a fat moon, till the wee hours! I for one, cant wait.
So will keep my beach dancing legs warmed up at the
La Plancha on Dyna pura beach party this friday the 2nd sep 2011, though the dj's are unlisted at this time, fingers crossed dj Mat will be there to entertain us with his eclectic mix of hits and film clips.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
KUTA COWBOYS IN BALI PARADISE: Inside Info on the Gigilo's antics
It disturbs me, that with the public release of the documentory film Paradise Cowboys, and subsequent press on the subject of the 28 boys detained and the bad rap for Bali family tourism, that as usual on this island it seems a twist has taken place, the press and some ill informed or desperate woman are coming to their defence, supporting these guys; saying they are not doing anything wrong, just supplying a demand, and ill represented in a film illegally made!
Arrgghh ... come on !
Having been in Bali 10 years, i have personal experience to the contrary.
The film only represents the flirtatious side of the boys antics with foreign women, even with a wife's support.
The reality of these boys manipulations are another story.
What a shame the director didn't take the time to research the many heartbroken and bankrupted foreign women out there, that have suffered at the hands of these so called kuta cowboys.
I know and have met so many.
So heres a few facts on how it really goes on:
1/Many of the Kuta cowboy Gigilo's are Not Balinese, They are Sumatran; Christian Batak and Muslim, Javanese, from Suluwesi etc Coming from other islands looking for all the naughty life, not so easily tolerated in their home towns.
2/They are not just on the beach, they are also hard working all the nightspots especially on the Jl Legian there favorite hangouts being Apache, The Bounty, and Espresso. Also on the Double six strip.
3/Manipulation is the Key strategy. They will often declare there undying love, and wish not to use her for any, thank her for a few meals and drinks paid for, take some cute pictures and even follow up with emails texts and phone calls every now and then after the girl has gone home, expressing,usually, hopes that she will come back or buy him a ticket and passport to go meet her.
In the meantime scouting the scene for another girl whilst she is out of the country.
The Japanese girls fall prey to this technique especially as they have such short holidays in Bali.
4/They generally have no sense of loyalty or heartfelt regard or respect for any woman.
Even if they know the girl is not wealthy, they will milk her for all they can get, many times in the guise of a personal disaster,
in which they plead for financial assistance ... "if you really loved me too ... you would ...." Help.. by giving money for a sick mum, for his rent that he cant pay coz no surf lessons this week with bad weather, medical help due to a bike accident, ticket home to see dying father, etc etc etc
You would be amazed how many times a boys father or mother can be sick or even die in a year.
5/Then there is the jealousy manipulation; if the girl needs him to be faithful to her, he needs a tiger motorbike( a great symbol a gigilo is successful) to drive you around when you are here and for himself when you are not, in safety.
And maybe a request to set him up in business here to get him off the beach or whatever and make him successful and independent so he looks good to be with you, just a little shop or bike maintenance place etc etc
6/Whatever the stories, and i have heard so many, this financial support does Not buy love and devotion, not even loyalty or respect, and If the girl does not comply within a certain time frame, including having a sweet brown baby; which would in their eyes guarantee passage out of Indonesia or at least a lifetime of guilt ridden financial support, then many can turn nasty, emotionally abusing or even physically.
7/ All girls coming to Bali need to be aware, if they like to have fun with the local talent, that it can turn nasty, it will cost you money and probably self esteem, and to guard their possessions and money at all times!
8/ Most of these guys are broke despite getting money from different girls, coz their mates have their hands out whenever any of them get a bit of cash, or thankfully sometimes the foreign woman wakes up in time and stops the support or retrieves her property. It is also a universal law it seems that money made by ill gotten means is quickly gone.
It would be so tempting to take and publish pictures of many of these guys that i could name and shame, but I live in hope that this latest public press about their antics might just shake them up a little and lead them to reform their actions and ideals.
Obviously I have little sympathy for these boys practices, and my heart goes out to the woman out there who have suffered already or are in the process of being fooled by one of these guys.
I wish you all a happy and long loving life, with many fun holidays to be had.
Bali can be a truly wonderful place to relax, rejuvenate, discover and Party
Enjoy!
Arrgghh ... come on !
Having been in Bali 10 years, i have personal experience to the contrary.
The film only represents the flirtatious side of the boys antics with foreign women, even with a wife's support.
The reality of these boys manipulations are another story.
What a shame the director didn't take the time to research the many heartbroken and bankrupted foreign women out there, that have suffered at the hands of these so called kuta cowboys.
I know and have met so many.
So heres a few facts on how it really goes on:
1/Many of the Kuta cowboy Gigilo's are Not Balinese, They are Sumatran; Christian Batak and Muslim, Javanese, from Suluwesi etc Coming from other islands looking for all the naughty life, not so easily tolerated in their home towns.
2/They are not just on the beach, they are also hard working all the nightspots especially on the Jl Legian there favorite hangouts being Apache, The Bounty, and Espresso. Also on the Double six strip.
3/Manipulation is the Key strategy. They will often declare there undying love, and wish not to use her for any, thank her for a few meals and drinks paid for, take some cute pictures and even follow up with emails texts and phone calls every now and then after the girl has gone home, expressing,usually, hopes that she will come back or buy him a ticket and passport to go meet her.
In the meantime scouting the scene for another girl whilst she is out of the country.
The Japanese girls fall prey to this technique especially as they have such short holidays in Bali.
4/They generally have no sense of loyalty or heartfelt regard or respect for any woman.
Even if they know the girl is not wealthy, they will milk her for all they can get, many times in the guise of a personal disaster,
in which they plead for financial assistance ... "if you really loved me too ... you would ...." Help.. by giving money for a sick mum, for his rent that he cant pay coz no surf lessons this week with bad weather, medical help due to a bike accident, ticket home to see dying father, etc etc etc
You would be amazed how many times a boys father or mother can be sick or even die in a year.
5/Then there is the jealousy manipulation; if the girl needs him to be faithful to her, he needs a tiger motorbike( a great symbol a gigilo is successful) to drive you around when you are here and for himself when you are not, in safety.
And maybe a request to set him up in business here to get him off the beach or whatever and make him successful and independent so he looks good to be with you, just a little shop or bike maintenance place etc etc
6/Whatever the stories, and i have heard so many, this financial support does Not buy love and devotion, not even loyalty or respect, and If the girl does not comply within a certain time frame, including having a sweet brown baby; which would in their eyes guarantee passage out of Indonesia or at least a lifetime of guilt ridden financial support, then many can turn nasty, emotionally abusing or even physically.
7/ All girls coming to Bali need to be aware, if they like to have fun with the local talent, that it can turn nasty, it will cost you money and probably self esteem, and to guard their possessions and money at all times!
8/ Most of these guys are broke despite getting money from different girls, coz their mates have their hands out whenever any of them get a bit of cash, or thankfully sometimes the foreign woman wakes up in time and stops the support or retrieves her property. It is also a universal law it seems that money made by ill gotten means is quickly gone.
It would be so tempting to take and publish pictures of many of these guys that i could name and shame, but I live in hope that this latest public press about their antics might just shake them up a little and lead them to reform their actions and ideals.
Obviously I have little sympathy for these boys practices, and my heart goes out to the woman out there who have suffered already or are in the process of being fooled by one of these guys.
I wish you all a happy and long loving life, with many fun holidays to be had.
Bali can be a truly wonderful place to relax, rejuvenate, discover and Party
Enjoy!
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