KEDAH MATRICULATION COLLEGE, MALAYSIA
“If I’m gonna be partner in a law firm by the time I’m 30, I’m going to need a boyfriend who’s not such a complete bonehead.” – Elle Woods
Legally Fashionable
She’s a natural born model, yes, but she’s also a young woman working hard for her ambitions. Aiming for a law degree, with other field in her mind as backup options, she proves that she’s more than just a pretty face – and she knows she can be a powerful competitive legal professionals as much as she can “stand there and look pretty” (a problematic stereotype of models, by the way).
Real life Elle Woods? Except she is Arissa Sofeya – and you better put respect on her name.
Speaking of Elle Woods, I like to think that she would totally be best friends with Arissa. They would study laws together, get their nails done, and oh – they would remind each other that they don’t need people who don’t realize their worth.
I almost didn’t notice that this photo shoot serves my purpose of launching Eternally Chanel – to run an empowering yet friendly fashion blog, one which inspires women everyday to be the best version of themselves – while still being comfortable in their own skin. Now that I notice, I’m even more pleased with the efforts put into this.
See, I immediately realize:
Two people I desperately wish I could employ with a signed contract: Arissa Sofeya, and Tuan Muhammad Suhairie. That, and a realization that I wasn’t there to witness them doing the jobs I gave them; hence I desperately wish I could organize photo productions again and again and physically be there as the creative director.
But that’s not all.
I also realize that everyone – and I mean everyone – shouldn’t defy all stereotypes (yes, my statement includes gender stereotypes) by behaving contrarily, but rather by being powerful enough that you are able to perfectly keep your identity while doing something that is not expected of you. A fashion enthusiast such as Arissa Sofeya studies law to pursue a career in a male-dominated field is one of the evidence that it is, in fact, possible.
MODEL Arissa Sofeya • PHOTOGRAPHER Tuan Muhammad Suhairie • STYLIST Emilia Shahila/Arissa Sofeya • PRODUCER/CREATIVE DIRECTOR Emilia Shahila
Bag by Crafty Petals
Eternally Chanel 
THANK YOUUU EMI FOR THISSSS LOVE ITTTTT <3333 LOOKING FORWARD TO MORE COLLABORATIONS 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍
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