Tailor recommendation in Jakarta

Hi Lara and Tina,

Can you recommend a couple of tailors in Jakarta who can make women’s clothes from a picture and who have reasonable English?

Also do you know somewhere where you can find fabrics for women’s clothes that are more for day wear? I’ve found lots of fabrics for evening wear but not for day time.

Thank you so much for your help.

Kind regards,

Ros Fraser

Hi Ros.

Thank you for your inquiry.

For seamstress:

               Yanny is great for all things formal.  You can find her at Jl Nipah 12 No. 2B, Kebayoran Baru at 7253 835.

               Pupun has been around for many years.  I myself have used her for over 13 years.  You should provide your own fabric.  Her shop is located in Kemang at Jl Pejaten Barat I/37.  Ph:  719 6810.  It’s a small side street                but you will see her sign and will need to walk in from the street.

One final tip:  If you have a deadline for items you are having made, add about a 1-2 week advance window to that date depending on the complexity of the clothing.  This will avoid any last minute disasters.

For fabric shopping:

Did you check out

               Mayestik?  Alta Moda on Fatmawati near Lotto or Tanah Abang?

               Mayestik: Jl Tebah III Los AKS Gunung, Kebayoran Baru.

               Alta Moda: Plasa Golden Komplek, Block B 1-2 / http://www.alta-moda.com/  This store does cater more to high end fabrics but some shops around in the same Kompleks have a variety of every day material.

               Tanah Abang: Jl KH Mas Mansyur, Jakarta PUsat

Hope all of the above tips are useful.

Lara Vaccar-Nemalceff

Senior Orientation Coordinator / Inbound Consultant

Santa Fe Relocation Services Indonesia

Email: lara.vaccar@santaferelo.com

Hairdresser in Jakarta?

Hi Lara and Tina,

I am looking for a hairdresser in Jakarta who can do light blonde tints. I have been going to ALFONS SALON but they can only seem to manage bleach and it is killing my hair.

Many thanks,

Ros Fraser

Hi Ros,

Sorry to hear about your experience with Alfons.  If you are going to the Panglima Polim location I would recommend you only use the head stylist, Roberto or head assistant/hairdresser, Indro.  If someone else is doing your tints there, ask to speak directly to Roberto and explain that you are unhappy with the results.

Here are some additional suggestions for you to try:

Feliz Salon

Cilandak Tengah 3

Jakarta Selatan 765 6525

Nikki’s Salon

Jl Kemang Raya No. 47A

719 2917

KMD Hair Salon (book only with Anthony)

Kristal Hotel

Jl Terogong Raya No. 1

758 18027

Good luck!

Lara Vaccar-Nemalceff

Senior Orientation Coordinator / Inbound Consultant

Santa Fe Relocation Services Indonesia

Email: lara.vaccar@santaferelo.com

Dear Ros,

The salons that Lara recommended to you are the best salons that I know too but for additional option You can visit Mi Casa salon located at 17 Jalan benda st. Tel. No.

021 7806222. Most of my German friends goes there. I recommend Herman the stylist.

Hope that helps!

- Tina

Meditation group in Jakarta?

HI—do you know of any expat-oriented meditation groups that meet somewhere near the Central Business District.  Preferred flavor of meditation is mindfulness.  Others may be fine as well. 

Also, whether you knew of any groups with instructors in Tai Chi. 

Thanks for any guidance you may have.

Kind regards,

Mark

Dear Mark,

Maybe your try Soul Box ? https://www.facebook.com/soulboxjakarta

LEVEL 3 FAIRGROUNDS LOT 14 SCBD KAV 52-53, Jakarta, Indonesia 12190

Located in SCBD Jakarta SOULBOX offers an alternative to the boring, mundane and time-consuming fitness regime.

Phone

+62 21 514 00 030

Website

http://www.soulboxjakarta.com/

Rgds,

Tina & Lara

Where to buy second hand stuff in Jakarta?

We have recently relocated to Jakarta and are looking for various household items such as a washing machine, garden furniture, sofas etc and just wondering if there are "garage" type sales for second hand items when people leave and move abroad? Many thanks

Hi, You can join the Jakarta buy and sell community in facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/groups/512824992134698/ or read our answer before here  http://askexpatsjakarta.blogspot.com/search?q=garage+sale 

Cheers, Lara & Tina 

Do you have any suggestions on hair salons in Jakarta?

Good morning Lara and Tina. Do you have any suggestions on hair salons in Jakarta (I’m in south Jakarta but am happy to travel) who are expert in light blonde foils? I have been into dozens of hair salons and have seen some with dark blonde/light brown colouring but none that carry light blonde colouring. Many thanks, Ros F.

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Hi Ros, I have used Roberto at Alfons salon for almost 13 years now.
 Please ask for him directly and tell him we sent you! http://whatsnewjakarta.com/content/detail/1047/Alfons-Salon 

Cheers and for more info visit : http://whatsnewjakarta.com/news/detail/270/Readers-top-picks-for-meni-pedi-reflexology-salon-and-spa-in-Jakarta

Lara
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Dear Rose,

I have 2 blonde girlfriends and Ty both go to Nikki's  salon in Kemang raya. T. 021 7192917. 

It is owned by a Scottish woman and most expatriates go there. They speak English as well. And as Lara said I also recommend going to Alfons. Goodluck! 

Tina

Where can I buy good quality cosmetics for Make-up Artistry

Hi, Where can I buy good quality cosmetics for Make-up Artistry please 
 Kind Regards, Susan D 

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 Tina: Dear Susan, The number one Make up in Indonesia that is famously being used on stage are PAC and Make up store. I attended a theatrical make up class sometime ago and they use this 2 brands, mostly PAC, as it's cheaper. You can get this brand in big department stores. 

 Lara: I also have received the same info that the Makeup Store is number one but also to try MAC ini Plaza Senayan and ask for Nita or Lelly. In PIM 2 MAC speak to TYA.

Where to buy bread making machines in Jakarta

Hi Lara & Tina Just wondering if it’s possible to buy bread making machines in Jakarta, & the bread mix that you use for them (easier to use breadmix than to put it all together separately)? 

I know it’s going to be hard to find the bread we like, so we’re thinking of making it ourselves. 
Thanks. Regards Debbie 

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 Hi Debbie, You can try your luck at hypermart in Pejaten Village Mall and Lippo Mall Kemang (basement). Also try titan on fatmawati: http://www.titanbaking.com/. 
 Best of luck J 
Lara Vaccar-Nemalceff 
Senior Orientation Coordinator / Inbound Consultant 
Santa Fe Relocation Services Indonesia 
 Email: lara.vaccar@santaferelo.com