The Entrance of the Yellow Tube

Something new I got...from Twenty for Teen...:)

It's quite difficult to wear as the upper part tends to fold down...hhmmm...but still, I love it!! :)

PS: Thank you for the support you all have given to me...I feel much better now! Thank you once again..God bless us all! :)

Fashion Must-Haves of This Season. Fashion Spring-Summer 2009.

Here come nine most fashionable things of the Summer 2009. Fashionable clothes, shoes and accessories that you MUST have in your wardrobe this summer.

1. Heel-strap sandal booties.
This Fall and Winter we get used to booties. And now in summer neither fashion-conscious people nor designers want to part with them. As a result we have very open booties or very closed sandals. You can wear them on bare feet or with pantyhose. Sandal booties look very sexy and beautiful. Anyway this must-have is a real hit of the catwalks. Look for them in Yves Saint Laurent, Kenzo, Maison Martin Margiela, Paul Smith, Chanel and Alexander McQueen's collections.

Models Chanel and Bottega Veneta

2. Overalls.
This summer overalls will compete with our favorite dresses, all the more so fashion designers prepared for us many variants of the overalls. You can put on black classical overall going to your office, light coloured overall is good for party, short cotton overall is for beach. Interesting models of overalls you can find in Moschino Cheap & Chic, D&G, Missoni and Fendi's collections.

Matthew Williamson, Fendi and D&G's models

3. Stylish separate swimsuit.
Such swimsuits make silhouettes visually more graceful and this makes them very popular! But there is one disadvantage about them - sunburn will be quite fanciful. But designers of such trends as Agent Provocateur, La Perla, Topshop and Marc by Marc Jacobs are absolutely comfortable with that!

Models Melissa Odabash and Topshop

4. Sunglasses Ray-Ban Wayfarer.
Sunglasses Ray-Ban Wayfarer are "HELLO" from 80's. In 80's they were extremely popular in Hollywood. Let's remember "The Blues Brothers" with Daniel Aykroyd and John Belushi or "Rain Man" with Tom Cruise. Today the Ray-Ban sunglasses are favourite accessory of Hollywood celebrities such as Nicole Richie, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Mischa Barton and others.


5. Military style of jackets.
This thing became must-have in spring Fashion Week in Paris. According to streetstyle photos it is the most popular attire there. Duh! This thing underlines a figure very nicely!

3.1 Phillip Lim, Balmain, Topshop

6. Antique style dresses.
In new season ancient Greek goddess is a beauty standard for many designers and modelers. Asymmetric light dresses with complicated drapery are very popular. Versace, Valentino, Elie Saab and Lanvin offer us such chic attires.

Lanvin, Elie Saab, Versace

7. Torn jeans.
This season the condition of the jeans is much more important than its shape. This summer jeans style of 90's is very popular. Small and big holes, long and short. Many holes or just few of them - as you wish. Besides you can make this fashionable thing by yourself! Or you can find it in Balmain, Acne or House of Holland collections.


8. Bright shawls.
Here comes hippie and ethnic style! It keeps make us glad. This accessory will make any boring classical suit positive and summery. It can be tied up as a turban on your head.

Dior, Paul Smith, Missoni.

9. Wide bangles.
Wide bangles are extremely fashionable three summers running. However this season we can see wooden bangles not only plastic ones. Besides, this summer you can wear two or even three wide bangles on one wrist. It is very fashionable!

Plastic bangles Fendi, wooden bangles Bottega Veneta

Featured: Cosmopolitan Magazine

Surpriiiiiiiiise....I've been featured in Cosmopolitan magazine, May 2009 edition...hahah :D

Click on the images for a larger view

It's funny to see myself looking (a bit more) mature here hehehe....many thanks to Lily for interviewing me and making my day! :)

Short Note

Just to clear things up...I'm not getting skinnier. I weigh exactly the same as before, not any less. Wearing some clothes just makes me look skinnier, and vice versa. And yes, I am basically 'gifted' with a skinny figure. That's all. Thank you for your concerns though..:)

xoxo

Pass a Port

Went to the immigration office to renew my passport today... happyyyy!!! :)

Heels Kill

My Steve Madden shoes finally arrived...the moment I tried them on, I literally felt like throwing them away...there's just something wrong with the sole pattern that makes it very uncomfortable for the feet especially when walking in them. It's nice to see though. Grrrr.

PS top worn as dress, unbranded silk cardigan, Topshop bandage skirt, Forever 21 studded belt, unbranded sheer tights, D-I-Y necklace

So I guess these shoes will only come out on occasions where I'll just sit most of the time...:)

Monday Release

My dreams keep on changing, but I do realize that they tend to grow bigger. I am an optimist, a believer that us humans can achieve almost anything in this world, and make change for a better world. But in order to make real dreams said, I need a companion. A partner who supports me, and hugs me for every failure and success I attain. I am tired of fighting alone, mapping out my bright future which day by day seems more surreal than real. When all my visions alter every certain day, one remains the same. I want to be with near him.

Sun(ny)day

It's like punching the sands of the beach. You have this huge rage inside, but no matter how hard you punch, it doesn't hurt. And that hurts even more.

Anyway, yesterday's purchase:

Miss Selfridge dress...

vintage sunglasses, unbranded socks and gladiator sandals

(X)SML skirt...

Zara tights, unbranded t-shirt and gloves, Bruno Magli shoes

Honestly, I haven't been in a very good shape lately, physically and emotionally. I need a break from all my everyday scene, really.

The Structural Way

Must buy: Topshop structured mini skirt :D

From Morning to Morning

Just reached home...now gonna sleep...adios! :)

(X)SML dress, Forever 21 studded belt, Topshop bag, Urban Original gladiator sandals

Skirt Remedy

Surprises come when you least expect them. Look what Galuh from Garage Store sent me! Yay!!!


The layering of floral cotton and tulle is just beautiful! Thank you soooooo much, Galuh. It's perfect...:)

Topman t-shirt, Dorothy Perkins flower brooch, unbranded belt as scarf, Belle shoes

Forever 21 lace dress, vintage floral scarf , Raiment Shop necklace, Charles & Keith shoes

Check out her store here! :)

Those Colors To Die For

Oh how I love this vintage color-block blazer...but Indie Cult Vintage selling it for $149 is just waaaay too expensive (for me).


I think I'm gonna have something like this tailor-made instead. Yay.

PS: I don't sound happy, do I? ;p

Tagged by the Ribbon Girl

What is your current obsession?
caesar salad with lots of cheese

What is your weirdest obsession?
my friend told me that being obsessed to salads is weird

What are you wearing today?
black blazer, grey shirt, bib necklace, pink sarong

What’s for dinner today?
would love that caesar salad please

Why is today special?
because it’s Kartini’s Day, the day of emancipation for us Indonesian women

What would you like to learn to do?
cooking

What’s the last thing you bought?
acid wash scarf from Cotton Ink

What are you listening to right now?
some guy talking on Honda’s TV commercial

What is your favorite weather?
a cold summer. That happens when I’m in an air-conditioned room, during summer :D

What is your most challenging goal right now?
that's a secret I'll never tell

What do you think about the person who tagged you?
ultra great taste of fashion…and did I say, uber cute too? :)

If you could have a house totally paid for, fully furnished anywhere in the world, where would you like it to be?
somewhere near the beach

What would you like to have in your hands right now?
a knuckle ring and a spoon of caesar salad hahahha

What would you like to get rid of?
some meeting I have to attend. Get rid does not mean skipping it, instead, go through it quickly so I can head home soon hehehe.

Wf you could go anywhere in the world for the next hour, where would you go?
New York or London

Which language do you want to learn?
Chinese

What do you look for in a friend?
honesty

Who do you want to meet in person?
Sharjeel, please?

What’s your favorite type of music?
rock, whatever kind.

What’s the favorite piece of clothing in your own closet?
my black mini skirt. I wear it too often though

What is your dream job?
marketing expert

Any favorite models?
none

If you had £100 now what would you spend it on?
shoes :D

Favorite designer?
I hate this question.

Fashion pet peeve?
leggings as pants. Yuck.

Do you admire anyone’s style?
I admire lots of people's style! I admire those who have the guts to boldly wear things that people never think of. Too many to mention.

Describe your personal style
Sometimes colorful, sometimes not. Wear skirt and tights very often. I need to go the toilet so I’m typing this in a hurry. sorryyyy

The rules:
1. respond and rework: answer the questions on your blog, replace one question that you dislike with a question of your own invention, add one more question of your own. (disclaimer: i don't do this, because i don't know how to aswer my own question, and can't even think of one right now).
2. tag eight other people.

I pass this on to:
1. Bebelicious
2. Dreamecho
3. Lala the Art Geek
4. The creme de la crop
5. Fashion Maverick
6. I Need More Drama
7. Nice and Shiny
8. That's Chic

Featured: Media Indonesia

Masya Allah....I'm left speechless. I've been featured in today's Media Indonesia!! Yay!!!!

Oh yes girls and boys, Hot Chocolate and Mint has made it to the newspapers hehehhe...thank you sooooo much...it's really, really an honor...:)

Many thanks to all of you too! I never thought my blog would ever go this far... really...:')

To read the newspaper online, click here

Lastly, my gratitude to Farah Mauludynna for the opportunity... <3

Vanilla Cream Puff

A day out with my lil' sis and friends; Jengay, Didiet and Selma...:)

D-I-Y Mango t-shirt, Topshop denim skirt, unbranded tights & flower brooch, Sembonia wedges, Crotchet bag

Happy :)

D-I-Y Studded Tee

Sisterhood Scarf

Acid wash scarves from Cotton Ink...:)

Topshop floral top, EBase velvet skirt, Forever 21 studded belt, Topshop socks, Charles & Keith sandals

The other one is for Intan! :)

Boyish Style Saves Us From Girlish One. Fashion Tendency.

For those who are tired of ruches, frills and flowers, in other words for everybody who is sick of all the feminine style here comes BOYISH LOOK. It is really time to have a break and enjoy some fresh boyish things. But it doesn't mean total turning girls into men. It is just an alternative way to show the true you. Just run away from the girly body for fun, and enjoy the handsome simplicity of boys. The most audacious girls can change their long hair into classic men's short haircut. But you don't have to do that if you dont want to.



Try men's shirt with hot short shorts or skintight pants and suspenders. Do you like what you see? Boyish style is very hot and sexual.

Quote of The Day

"I am often bothered by pessimistic thoughts. Not that we should be too confident, but I really think everything in life is worth a try. Though things might not work out later on, I believe that at that point of time, everything would feel different. You cannot forecast the level of happiness or sadness in the future. And you don't need to. Humans are meant to try their best and simply stay positive. God decides."

- Diana Rikasari -

Wonderboot Surprise

Yesterday after work, I decided to drop by the Wondershoe shop (yes, I finally went to THE shop after all these times purchasing online ;p). And guess what? Turns out they also make boots…hahah!! The shop owner explained that Wondershoe boots are made seasonally (so it’s some sort of limited edition stuff) and are not sold online. I guess it’s those kind of surprises you’ll only get if you visit the shop often. Lucky me I dropped by at just the right time :D

I got mine in purple! Yay!! :)

Zara leather jacket, unbranded t-shirt, Padini denim skirt, Dorothy Perkins tights, D-I-Y necklace

Wondershoe shop at Jl. Kemanggisan Raya No. 103 Jakarta Barat.

PS: I look kinda pregnant in the above picture...weird.

Sushi, Starbucks, Besties

Finally, a day out with my lil' sis and our lovely friends, Jengay and Didiet..:)

Mango shirt, Jeleprutt floral skirt, Forever 21 studded belt, Topshop tights, unbranded gladiator sandals

I think the video above is enough to explain how freaky I am in real life :D

Good night, everyone...:)

PS: DIANA LOVES INTAN SO MUCH!! It's always fun and wonderful when my sister's around...:)