hot chocolate and mint

Double The Bag

noreply@blogger.com (Diana Rikasari) — Sun, 19 May 2013 11:05:00 +0000

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

The Brand Parody

noreply@blogger.com (Diana Rikasari) — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:36:00 +0000

Featured: AMICA

noreply@blogger.com (Diana Rikasari) — Wed, 15 May 2013 09:09:00 +0000

“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

noreply@blogger.com (Diana Rikasari) — Mon, 13 May 2013 16:01:00 +0000

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

Florals As Usual

noreply@blogger.com (Diana Rikasari) — Sun, 12 May 2013 11:28:00 +0000

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

Solo Here I Come!

noreply@blogger.com (Diana Rikasari) — Fri, 10 May 2013 10:04:00 +0000

For more info, click HERE!

Posing in Blue

noreply@blogger.com (Diana Rikasari) — Fri, 10 May 2013 04:26:00 +0000

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

Omagah!

noreply@blogger.com (Diana Rikasari) — Thu, 09 May 2013 08:52:00 +0000

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

Two Cents & A Million Smiles

noreply@blogger.com (Diana Rikasari) — Wed, 08 May 2013 16:15:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Diana Rikasari) — Mon, 06 May 2013 16:58:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Diana Rikasari) — Mon, 06 May 2013 01:06:00 +0000

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

- Unknown -

Walk Way

noreply@blogger.com (Diana Rikasari) — Sat, 04 May 2013 10:45:00 +0000

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

*Photos by my hubby Sharjeel

Hype Me!

noreply@blogger.com (Diana Rikasari) — Thu, 02 May 2013 16:03:00 +0000

Tailored blazer, Bloop t-shirt, D-I-Y jeans, Up heels

M To The C To The M

noreply@blogger.com (Diana Rikasari) — Wed, 01 May 2013 16:40:00 +0000

Midnight shopping. Finally found the bag I've been looking for! Yayyyyyy! Can't wait for it to arrive at my door hihi..:)

Blessed

noreply@blogger.com (Diana Rikasari) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:19:00 +0000

Forever 21 sweater, Gaudi vest, Flashy maxi skirt, Up wedges

Hi, guys...how are you? Sometimes I still wonder whether people out there still read my blog or not. But I do receive comments on each post, so I guess you guys are there! Thank you! :)

Life's been...full of questions. In a good way though. I'm basically a thinker, and I've been thinking a lot lately. Probably need to go traveling or do some major retail therapy to refresh myself heheh. Running a business is a 24-hours commitment. You live and breathe your business, day and night. Even when you go to bed, you still think about the next morning, and the next morning, you're already thinking about tomorrow. Perhaps that's why CEOs get paid so much, heh? Now I understand. I use to wonder back then why CEOs get huge salaries while they seem so relaxed with no papers on their desk. But that's the thing. There's no paperwork. It's all in their heads. Ideas, strategies, plans, essentially all the things a company needs to survive. A clear direction. A firm plan. New implementations. Yada yada. Phew!

Things that made me happy lately:

I've achieved my ideal body weight! Yay!
S bought me a really pretty dress with heart-prints on it. I love gifts especially when they come from your own hubby hehe.
One of my employees nominated me as her #MyShiningKartini, a program held by BTPN and UFM Radio and..I won! So so so sweet of her...even better, I was surprised by the BTPN and UFM radio team coming to my house early morning to hand me a gift and a rose. Sweetest thing ever. Thank you soooooo much, dear! It means a lot...:)

Blow The Candles

noreply@blogger.com (Diana Rikasari) — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 15:35:00 +0000

Celebrated mom and dad's 36th wedding anniversary today...alhamdulillah ya Allah..:)

Coloriot dress, Gaudi t-shirt, mom's outerwear, unbranded necklace & hat, Tory Burch bag, Pop Flats shoes

PS: Thank you so much to Gricia Effendi for the kind post. Let us all continue to inspire each other, dear! :)

Cupcakes of Happiness

noreply@blogger.com (Diana Rikasari) — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 14:43:00 +0000

A super super super lovely illustration done by Giska Ayu Pradana..thank you so so much! :)

The Walking Stripes

noreply@blogger.com (Diana Rikasari) — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 10:59:00 +0000

Zara jacket, Gaudi faux leather skirt, Furla Candy bag, Forever 21 beanie hat, La Douche Vita necklace, Topshop tights,
Up wedges (coming soon)

New and New

noreply@blogger.com (Diana Rikasari) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 07:31:00 +0000

Visited the new Gaudi store at Mall Kelapa Gading 3 yesterday...I love the whole new vibe! Btw, starting today until this Sunday only, enjoy 40% discount on all items -in all Gaudi outlets! Woohoooo! :)

Btw, just discovered this post by Ms. Hunz, an interview I did with her back in 2010. It's amazing looking back at those years where I still haven't realized my own passion, and now that I have, it feels surreal. Alhamdulillah..:)

Quote of The Day

noreply@blogger.com (Diana Rikasari) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 04:40:00 +0000

"Know the true value of time; snatch, seize, and enjoy every moment of it. No idleness, no laziness, no procrastination: never put off till tomorrow what you can do today."

- Lord Chesterfield-

Sun Rays and Candies

noreply@blogger.com (Diana Rikasari) — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:22:00 +0000

The sunlight seeps through the shutters brushing architectures, giving life to alternations of light and shade. And when the light reflects on the sea bright tones and transparent PVC, it becomes as perfectly captured by the colors of the newest Furla Candy bag. Love love love. Which one do you like the most between the two, peeps? I'm in love with the first one! :)

Bird Nesting

noreply@blogger.com (Diana Rikasari) — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:35:00 +0000

Happy Kartini Day!

noreply@blogger.com (Diana Rikasari) — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 11:25:00 +0000

To celebrate, I'm wearing a Kartini t-shirt by Only I....yay! :)

Kartini t-shirt by Only I, Topshop pixel brooches, Up wedges

*Photos taken by hubby Sharjeel

Long And Lotsa Flowers

noreply@blogger.com (Diana Rikasari) — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 16:42:00 +0000

Saturday with my parents and hubby...I had a good day! :)

Floral coat from Korea, Zara floral top, unbranded shorts, Dorothy Perkins tights, Up wedges, Kartini artwork by the awesome Cindy Biantoro of Only I

Home Ware To Wear

noreply@blogger.com (Diana Rikasari) — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 16:23:00 +0000

Made this post because I just bought this really cute sleepwear and also a snuggie heheheh. What's a snuggie? It's basically a sleeved-blanket to keep you warm but still allowing you to move and work. You can get one from Loop Sunday...yay! :)