Healthy Inside, Healthy Outside!

I’ve been doing very well regarding my commitment to a new healthy lifestyle. I’m so proud of myself! Sharjeel has also started following my new eating routines and he agrees that it DOES bring a significant positive impact..:)

I myself have never been into makeup that much, but even though I’m not a makeup junkie, I already feel that I should be using less makeup after all. In my trip to Paris last year, I noticed how French ladies are effortlessly beautiful, using very minimum makeup. They seem to only use thin layers of eyeshadow and eyeliner, and lipstick. And I loved it! Asians are so different hahaha...the more makeup the better, but on this one, I’d go with them French ladies. The key was their flawless skin. Fresh, firm and smooth. Therefore, I decided to focus on treating my skin better.

I’m very scared of trying different products though, because my skin is rather sensitive. I’m so conventional too, so I tend to go with mainstream brands hehe..anyone has any good recommendations?

Anyway, I received these Olay Total Effects samples which claims itself to be able to fight the 7 signs of ageing; fine lines and wrinkles, un-firmness, uneven tone, uneven texture, visible pores, dryness and dullness. Sounds old, yes? But they say, we should already start using anti-ageing products at the age of 25.

Honestly, I was scared to just try them like that. So I decided to go with the night cream first, assuming that if it doesn’t work well, I can always manage it with my other day cream for the day. But guess what…I LOVE IT! Ever since I used the Olay Total Effects (night cream), I wake up with a super soft, radiant facial skin hihihi. Even without having to wash my face! When I was preparing breakfast just after I woke up, S even thought I had put a layer of makeup. It was (is) that good! :)

So now I’ll give the day cream a try…we’ll see how that works out! :)

Colorama

Really cool artworks made by Alita Claudia..thank you so much, dear! :)

Arm to Arm

My baby is leaving for Singapore in a day...and he'll be gone for a week! :( :( :(

Me: "Babe, can you leave your left arm in Jakarta so I can hold it while I sleep? So you just go with your right arm."
S: "Okay."

Sometimes I wonder whether we're romantic or plain creepy.

Hybernating

 Wearing Antyk Butyk necklace & bracelet, Greedy Sassy ring

I've been extremely lazy to dress up and take pictures lately heheh...what is happening to me? :D

Yesterday S and I watched Man of Steel and guess what? After watching the movie, S just can't stop talking about Henry Cavill for having such an amazing (read: BIG) body. He loves BIG men! Bwahahaha.

S: "Babe, can I have a big body like that?"
Me: "Hhhmmmmm just be fit and toned like Daniel Craig or George Clooney. No need to go THAT big."

Agree? :)

And oh, S and I cooked together today. I love love love cooking together. It's so fun! :)

Eyes On The Horizon!

I'm in looooooooove! Totally getting an item from this super fun MCM x Craig & Karl collection..:)

The Parody Continues

Totally loving this trend...hahah! Bought these from various shops..:)

Featured: Hijabella

Do buy the magazine to see more of my pics, peeps! :)

Hunting Girl

Only I dress, MCM bag, HGM toy bag (clear clutch), Yihaa necklaces, unbranded hat, Topshop tights, Nana boots

Hello from our @POPFLATS booth today!

Tickled!

If someone asked me what's lacking in Indonesia's fashion scene, I would say that we lack a sense of humor - of which, is needed to produce things that are quirky and kitschy. I think that most Indonesian fashion designers tend to go for the edgy and cool and minimalistic - which is nothing wrong or bad, but it can get boring sometimes. My eyes are hungry for things that tickle my brain - in a funny and appealing way. I think we need to have (more) designers that are fun, bold, and brave enough to almost reach that "tacky and lame" stage - but twist it in an elegant way.

Today I finally found (and bought) things at Cosmogirl Festival that fulfill my love for quirky and kitschy things. Thank you, God! :D

Shoes & dinosaurs necklace by Yihaa, Horse necklace from BAM! by Cindy Biantoro

POP and BAM!

Yay yay yay! Can't wait for this week's Cosmogirl Festival event at Citos (May 31st - June 2nd) because I'll be having my POP FLATS booth there together with Cindy Biantoro of BAM!! X ONLYi ...must must come and shop, ladies! We'll be having massive discounts too..woohoo! :)

Quote of The Day

“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of other’s opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.” 

- Steve Jobs

My Birthday Boy

Happy birthday, S...I love you so so so so so so so so so much..:)

Featured: Style Factor

So surprised to see my name on top of the list! Thank you so much! :)

Dress Up Day with @FIMELAdotcom!

Featured: Adidas #MyGirls

Click here to read the article! :)

Quote of The Day

"Although people might fail you over and over and over again, just make sure that you don't fail yourself. "

- Diana Rikasari -

Double The Bag

Forever 21 sweater, unbranded skirt, Saint Laurent bag, Zara clutch, Asos sunglasses, Up wedges

The Brand Parody

Featured: AMICA

“The woman who follows the crowd will usually go no further than the crowd.

The woman who walks alone is likely to find herself in places no one has even been before”

 – Albert Einstein

Inspiration. The process of being mentally stimulated . To create something large(r), or meaningful. I live for inspirations, for inspirations are what move us from good to better, from better to richer in mind. Inspirations come any second. At the most unexpected situations. Random, the timing might be, but inspirations will only come with an open mind and a big heart. A mind that is willing to see and accept newness and even ugliness, so that the most irrelevant object becomes relevant, and becomes an idea that is grand and pleasant it so much touches our hearts.

And so I travel. To places I like and I imagine I will dislike. To see what’s out there. To witness how a society defines life in their own magical ways. And to eventually fall in love – with the notion that life itself is an inspiration, lived in so many different ways. Every smile is followed by a different pair of eyes – how they look into yours, don’t they make you wonder what’s behind? And every pair of legs you see walking on the street, they carry an interesting story that can be intriguing – or not, but nevertheless, adds an inch of idea to your brilliant mind.

And with me, is my travelling companion, the most loyal and timeless one. Her name is Passion, my LV trunk. Inside Passion, are my stories, laid on top of papers, visualized through sketches, colored by markers or crayons. And books. And ribbons and fabric samples. And shoes I collect from every market I visit. My trunk is a reality depiction of my senses. The magic big leather box where I store the inspirations I seek and find on the roads less and much travelled. In a compartment down under, you will find stacks of photo albums. Inside, are photos of eyes and smiles and legs I come across. Photos of life and how it is lived in different places, so I can revisit them later as the richest source of inspiration.

Did you know? The best shoes are not just those with great style and comfort. But those which carry a story. So that you can pass on a message to the wearer, and the wearer can help you spread the story to others. That’s how great stories are created, you see? From little stories passed from one to another as inspiration. So is Passion, my LV trunk. Passion itself is a story, because it has experienced different places and different weathers with me. No matter how difficult the road, it survives. And together, we create inspiration for others.

- Diana Rikasari, Shoe Designer

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PS: Thank you for the opportunity, AMICA! This was an interesting feature. Together with Cindy Biantoro, Ario Achda & Syahmedi Dean, we were asked to write a story about Louis Vuitton trunks. Above was my take, although in the magazine you will read the translated version...yay! :)

Stars Upon My Head

A just-for-fun photo while waiting for my hubby to finish work..:)

Florals As Usual

Primark shirt, unbranded coat, Zara pants, H&M hat, Fossil bag, Up wedges

Solo Here I Come!

For more info, click HERE!

Posing in Blue

Behind-the-scene video for Shoppingmagz..:)

Omagah!

Forever 21 blue knit top, unbranded lace top, vintage jumpsuit, Asos sunglasses and clutch, Up heels

Two Cents & A Million Smiles

This is something I've been observing:

The public always assumes that they can say anything about a public figure. They think that when you're a public figure, you just got to accept that the public will evaluate / criticize you - and the public likes it that way.

BUT, when a public figure responds to what has been said by the public, the public forms a perception that the public figure is "defensive" or "can't take criticism" or "lame for even bothering a minor comment", while in fact, the public figure just wants to have a say too - because every human has the right to.

Fact is: you didn't like it when you got criticized back. You didn't see it coming. Now let me tell you, that THAT's how it feels.

So, before you criticize someone, just accept that that someone might respond or criticize back. CRITICISM WORKS BOTH WAYS. Don't think that this world is yours to say only.

Public or public figure - oh come on, we're all humans with feelings.

Sealed With Love

Received a gift from my mother-in-law, all the way from Pakistan. She's always the sweetest when it comes to gifts because she'll never give me just one item, but always in a complete set hihih...love you, mom! :)

Quote of The Day

"If you continuously compete with others, you become bitter. But if you continuously compete with yourself, you become better." 

- Unknown -

Walk Way

Topshop denim shirt, Gaudi faux leather peplum top, Forever 21 denim pants, Tory Burch bag, Up heels

*Photos by my hubby Sharjeel