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My Daily Hijab Style

2016-09-17T07:48:00.001-07:00

Recently, I upgrade my make-up skill and my hijab style.

My inspiration are matte lipstick and headscarves.

I tried my best to put on my and hijab style for you girls!

The hijab styles are what I wear every day in the office and when hangout with friends.

Yes, I edited them. LOL. But, hopefully you still can love it.

XOXO,

Sari

Bridal Shower: Tradition And The Stories

2016-05-22T02:25:00.001-07:00

Yes, I am back!!!
After taking a long break, I decided to blogging again.
My first post-blogging-break, is about Bridal Shower.

Photo credit: High Tea For Alice

Do you know? Bridal shower is not a pop culture (maybe for some Indonesian people, it is a #trending). It was a custom originated in the 1980's, and very common in the United State, Australia, and New Zealand. The early story about tradition for bridal shower is said when a poor woman's family not have money to provide a dowry for her. Another tale also said that when a father refused to give his daughter her dowry because he did not accepted the marriage. The bride-to-be friends will gather together and brings gifts, that would replace the dowry and allow her to marry the man of her choice. For me, it is basically a feminist movement. Women stick together to defend other women. It is a bold statement!

Photo credit: TwentyTwo

Things that you need to understand when organizing Bridal Shower:
Host and Guests --- Close friends of the bride of bridesmaids, usually are the one who will host the party. Other family members such as mother or sisters, usually do not host the bridal shower. The reason is because it may seen such as rude and greedy for family to ask for gifts for their own members. But, they still come as guest.

In Indonesia; we usually celebrate only with friends. Mother, sisters, or other family members do not attend bridal shower party. Only close friends of the bride can come. Here in Indonesia, we sometimes have different vibe of relation between us and family, and us with friend. We can be more free to talk and open about our personal life with friends. I think that is why people here tend to have only their friends in the party. Oh, yes! One more thing! After marriage, women in our culture also have to play the role of decent wife. We will have limited time to hangout with friends after having a husband. That is also why Bridal Shower also feels like the last time get-a-way without restriction.

Invitation ---Intan Kemala Sari in one of her post in WOLIPOP DETIK.COM, written that there was a huge bridal shower in Canada, which invited around 250 people until 300 people. It was a fancy and expensive party. Because of that matters, invitation was needed. It is usually sent by an email or traditional post mail (quoted from tweet).

In Indonesia, invitation is not needed. The number of guests in the party are only limited. There will be only close friends of the bride, and the number is not much. All guests are very close to each other. They might have conversation or chat every day, therefore no need for formal invitation.

No Male Guests --- Traditionally, there only female guests allow in the party. Like I said before, it is a feminist movement. In some countries, there might be some new changes. They allowed male guests from the groom to celebrate together.

In Indonesia, it seems like we still hold the old tradition. We still celebrate it only with female guests. No Male allowed in the party.

Gifts --- Old tradition literally means that the bride shower with gifts in the party from her friends. They usually give household appliances, or other related needs that will support the bride in her new life as wife.

In Indonesia, we have different understanding. We do not give gift in the Bridal Shower party. Gift will be given in the wedding party.

Last Friday, one of my office mate experienced a different kind of bridal shower from the other office mates. Her name is Aminah Sadio, and we called her Ina. She is a very smart young lady. She will get married on May 29th at Makasar (which is so far from Jakarta...so sad). Without any plan, invitation, and gifts; we decided to trow her a surprise bridal shower.

Her eyes was blind folded. The other girls done her hair, put some weird make up, and gave her the name tag "Mrs. Wijaya to be".

Me, Mbak Ocha (our Accounting Assistant Manager), and Dessy (HR Assistant Manager); took a picture with the lovey bride-to-be.

After that, the whole office mates, took a picture with the bride-to-be. I forgot! There was one male office member also join in this surprise bridal shower. His name is Oji. He works as Promotion Staff.

I think, Ina still happy even though we made her looked like that. She will have a wedding next week, which one of the happiest moment in her life. She also said thank you for all the love and support that she got during the surprise bridal shower.

Gosh, I hope I do not have to look like that in my own Bridal Shower!

(by the may, I also post this posting in my wordpress blog MY PANDORA JOURNAL)

Zara Desember Look Book For Women

2012-12-04T20:15:00.000-08:00

Finally, I found my love again with Zara.

This December, they have a beautiful and wonderful collection.

Black and White are the color that dominate their collection.

But, hey!

Who doesn't love black and white?

And, they are the perfect color of this cold season.

Until the next post, girls!

XOXO

Sari Prawiroredjan

Word of the day "Broken Wings"

2012-10-02T03:07:00.003-07:00

Taken from Britney S. Spears Song "Everytime"...

Mango September/October 2012 Lookbook

2012-09-06T18:45:00.000-07:00

"Some people think luxury is the opposite of poverty. It is not. It is the opposite of vulgarity."---Coco Chanel

I really love that quote.

And, I think of it when I saw the new collection of Manggo.

They are so elegant and georgeous.

Until the next post, girls!

XOXO

Sari Prawiroredjan

Cinderella Wedding

2012-09-05T21:37:00.002-07:00

Grace Kelly is one of the most popular style icon in the fashion history.

She is so well known not just because of her style and her carrier in the film industry, but also because of her wedding with Prince Rainier II of Monaco in 1956.

The wedding was more like in Cinderella story.

The beautiful young lady which come from commoner people, married with the royal family.

As the style icon, Princess Grace had a wonderful wedding dress for her ceremony.

The dress is so legendary to the fashion world, even Princess Kate from England wore the similar dress.

Because the dress is so popular, Princess Grace also have her own Barbie Doll.

Just look at her...She even looks so pretty in a form of a doll.

Until the next post, girls!

XOXO

Sari Prawiroredjan

Female Talk 4 : Home-Made Body Scrub

2012-08-29T23:41:00.001-07:00

Hi, girls!
It's been such a long time for to write some thing in "Female Talk" post.
Here I am!!! I am back with my female talk.

In this post, I want to talk about Body Scrub.
Who doesn't like clear skin?
If we want to have it, we have to talk about lots of expensive body treatment.
Yeah, money talk. lol

But, this morning...(before I start working) I found an article which talked about body scrub that we can make in our own house. Sounds interesting, right?

Well, here what the article was talking about....

Scrub is the exfoliation process of death skin in the outer layer of our skin.

It is so important for us to do it if we want to have a healty and clear skin.

Before we choose body scrub, we better know more about our skin types and it's sensitivity.

"The better you know your self, the better you know how to handle it."

It was the same with choosing body scrub.

For the sensitive skin, you should use scrub that has soft scrub.

But, for certain body parts like foot, elbow, and knee; we can use more rough scrub.

Oily Skin

For those who has oil skin type, avoid using scrub from ingredient that can produce more oil in to the skin, such as brown sugar or coffee. Grain cereal and salt can be the perfect choise. You can also mix it up with yogurt, Lemon water, some lotion with water as it's basic material.

Salt Scrub : Take rough salt, make it softer because a little morsel can harm the skin. Mix the salt with lemon water in equal composition. Mix it until smooth, so it turn out to be very soft scrub. Add some lotion if you like to have fragrance in your scrub.

Grain Cereal : Mix one glass of grain cereal (oatmeal) with one glass of yoghurt. Mix it until smooth. After that, apply it on your body dan leave it for about 5 minutes. Rub it gentle until clean and then take a shower. If you want to use it in your face, add cucumber or tomato. They can help to make your skin look clear and absorb oil.

Dry Skin

For those of you who has dry skin, use some scrub that are made from coffee or brown sugar. Use olive oil or coconut oil to help moisturize the skin. Do you know, using coffee as a scrub has its own benefits. Caffeine can be so useful for antioxidant and helps regulate fat under the skin, so that it can refine the appearance of cellulite.

Coffee : Mix half a cup of coffee and a half cup of sugar with enough olive oil to form a thick granular scrub. Spead it on your whole body. Let it stand for about 5 minutes, and then rub gently until the grains separated from the body scrub. After that, flush it with clean water and soap your body parts that contains moisturizers.

Brown Sugar : Milled three tablespoons of brown sugar until smooth. Add three tablespoons of coconut oil. Stir to form the desired consistency. Coconut oil has an effect not only moisturizes but also can prevent aging as it is rich in Vitamin C, E, and minerals.

Well, girls...it is better to use some natural forces, right?

God gave us nature to be use wisely, not to destroy it.

Good luck with making the natural scrub, girls!!!!

Until the next post, girls!

XOXO

Sari Prawiroredjan

Miranda Kerr For The New York Times T Style Magazine

2012-08-23T21:07:00.000-07:00

I always a big fan of Orlando Bloom.

I never take my eyes on him when I watched him in Lord Of The Ring.

He is the dream man of every girl.

But, this post is not about him.

This is about Mr. Bloom first lady, the very talented and lovely Miss Miranda Kerr.

Just look at her!

Gosh, I want it so much to be like her.

And, this fall...Miranda had done a photo shoot with The New York Times T Style Magazine.

It was located in one of the country side in New Zealand.

She look so natural, casual, and pretty at the same time.

Well, Miss Kerr...you have my blessing to get together with My beloved Mr. Bloom.

(^___^)

Until the next post, girls!

XOXO

Sari Prawiroredjan

Evil Queen Dress in Mirror Mirror The Movie

2012-05-07T05:06:00.000-07:00

I've always love fairy-tale.

And, The Snow White Story is one of them.

I am so happy when "Mirror Mirror" came out.

I really enjoy the story that more in feminine way.

For an epic story like this one, I always fascinated by it's fashion.

I love the Evil Queen's dress the most.

Just take a lot at them...

The first one, is my favourite. This is a peacock dress. The queen wear it when she set up a party for the prince.

The second dress is an elegant orange dress. The queen wore it when she is setting a usual party in the kingdom. She wore it while playing a chess.

Last but not list, is the wedding dress. This is the most important and the most wonderful dress for The Evil Queen. I do want it to for my wedding someday ^^

Lovely isn't it?

Well, for you who loves fairy-tale and fashion...you should go and see this movie.

It's so funny, lovely, and very feminine story.

Until the next post, girls!

Warm hug...

Sari Prawiroredjan

YolanCris 2012 "Lumiere" Bridal Collection

2012-04-22T02:16:00.000-07:00

I always a fan of ugly-beauty photo shoot.

When it come to fashion photography, what is ugly...can be so beautiful.

Yolan cris 2012 "Lumiere" Bridal Collection is one of the ugly-beauty fashion photography.

The dress are amazing and beautiful.

But, the concept of the photo shoot made it look more stunning and unique.

When I saw these photos, I felt like I am in the wonderland or never land.

Lovely, isn't it???

Well, what is ugly and unique are not always boring in fashion.

Until the next post, girls!

Love you,

Sari Prawiroredjan

Cool Glasses For Cool Kids

2012-04-02T02:29:00.001-07:00

How many of you who love glasses?

I love glasses!

But, never really wear it because my face doesn't match into it.

Not like me, all these celebs love glasses.
This is a statement after viewing their photos in the internet...
"Glasses are the new tank-top for girls." LOL

Nowadays, looking cool and glowing in glasses is not just for grown-up.

Kids these days wear it, and yes...they look so stylish and cool in the these glasses from VERY FRENCH GANGSTER.

Isn't they cute???
I think, If I have a children in my future...I will consider of buying these for them.

Until the next post, girls!

Big Hugs,

Sari Prawiroredjan

The Women In Black with The Editor's Market

2012-03-30T20:59:00.002-07:00

Yesterday, I watched a horror movie "The Women In Black".

The spirit of a lady who was really angry with the death of her son.

It is an anxiety trigger for me.

For those of you who loves horror movie, you should try to watch it.

But, this post is not about a horror movie.

It's about all the lovely women in black.

This morning, I found this on-line shop named THE EDITOR'S MARKET.

This is a shop that has lots of great stuff.

And, for you...I give you their black beauty.

Lovely isn't it?

Just don't be unsure to dress in black, because it's hot!

Well, see you soon girls!

XOXO

Sari Prawiroredjan

Nasty Gal's Shoes

2012-03-14T10:48:00.000-07:00

Every female in this world love shoes.

As the member of that greatest species, I also love shoes.

And, this night I just found these unique and lovely shoes from Nasty Gal.

Some say that "beauty is pain".

And..."no pain, no gain".

Well these beautiful shoes are so adorable.

But, I just can not tell will I be able to wear it in casual time.

Maybe, it will be so uncomfortable to wear them.

But, well...I guess beauty worth more than the pain...lol

$170.00

$175.00

$185.00

$155.00

Until the next post, girl!

Warm hug, Sari Prawiroredjan

WebCam Time After The Big Day

2012-03-13T03:06:00.001-07:00

Last week had been a crazy and joyful week for me.

Finally, I made it!

I pass the most important part of my study.

Now, I am officially a psychologist!

Yippi~

After the heart pumping moment, me and my sister took few post with my webcam.

It's webcam time, sister!!! lol

Thank you so much, for everyone who supported me so far.

I am now can leave my burden in the closet and make a brand new start.

Until the next post, girl!

love you_Sari Prawiroredjan

Baby Pink For My Big Day

2012-03-06T00:27:00.000-08:00

This week is a crazy week for me.

I have wait it for a long time.

Yes, finally I am gonna give a presentation about my Thesis for my master degree in Psychology.

Oh, God!

It will be very hard, and heart pumping.

The big day is on the 8th of March!!!!

In the middle of the dizzy head, I have to set up an outfit for the big day.

My boy friend said that I have to build my image in front of the Professor.

Well...so, I choose a lovely baby pink blouse for it.

Check it out!

I hope I can nail it and be success.

Pray for me, girls!

Until the next post, girl!

Sari Prawiroredjan

My Craft : Part 1 "My Beloved Prince Bear"

2012-03-03T23:40:00.000-08:00

"I love art, and art love me."

It's not just a words. But, it is true.

For me...I love art since little.

I always have a good sense in art.

Painting, drawing, writing, and hand craft.

This week, the goddess of art is always near me every day.

I am in the mood for creativity.

So...I made a few hand craft.

And, this is the first thing that I made.

I named it "My Beloved Prince Bear".

I made it while I miss my boy friend.

It is a hand phone strap.

Isn't he cute? lol

Until the next post, girls!

Sari Prawiroredjan

Puss In Basket

2012-02-25T09:50:00.001-08:00

Hi, girls!

This is a post about my beloved cat, named "Pussy".

He is a male cat with 3 color (black-grey-white).

Actually...I didn't buy him.

He came to my father in the street, and he took him to my house.

He likes to do some act that other cats won't do it.

Just like this one...He likes to sleep in my bicycle's basket.

Well, sometimes he's such a bad puss.

But, I love him so much.

Love blind us all...lol

Until the next post, girls!

xoxo

Sari Prawiroredjan

Valentine's Gift for My Sho

2012-02-16T03:52:00.000-08:00

Hi, girls!

How's your Valentine's day?

It must been a great day because the love was on the air for one day.

Well, this is the first Valentine's day with my boy friend, Shogo.

So...I made him a present.

I made him a simple-funny bag.

I design it, I cut it, and I sew it my self.

Here was the bag! I named it "Lazy Hippo"

(actually I got the inspiration from him..ahahahaha)

I always believe a word that said "love will find you, if you try."

And, "when you find it, don't let it go."

Until the next post, girls!

Warm hug,

Sari Prawiroredjan

Andrej Pejic, The Living Elf

2012-02-09T23:16:00.000-08:00

Tell me, what do you think when you see these photos?

Wow, that girl is so lovely! or...She is so beautiful.

Well, actually..."He is lovely." or..."He is Beautiful."

Yes, you are right! The person in those photos are Andrej Pejic, an androgynous model.

He's so famous for his androgynous's face.

Many designers use him both female and male model for their collection.

For me, he is "a living elf".

He can join to the cast members of Lord Of The Rings, which he will play as an elf.

His face is so perfectly beautiful.

Andrej Pejic born from a Croatian mother and a Cerbian father.

He left his family and went to Melbourne for a modelling carrier.

Everyone start to asking about "who is the blonde girl?" at the Paris Men's Show in June 2010 because his lovely face.

And, then...he emerged as a poster boy for fashion androgynous model.

As a model, he has so much ambitions to become a famous model in the fashion industry.

I red in another article that he is willing to do what ever it takes if he get an offer from Victoria Secret.

He can do a sex change or boobs job.

Hmm, well...that's what his choice as a human.

Love him, or hate him?

It's our choice.

But, The important thing is that he's happy with his live as an ANDROGYNOUS.

Until the next post, Girls!

Warm Love,

Sari Prawiroredjan

A Pixie Interlude From Singapore Brides

2012-02-08T03:31:00.000-08:00

Hi, girls!

Valentine's day is coming in our way. In this lovely month, I write a post that has a connection with "love".

When a women get married, she will fill with lots of love. And, she really want to make her big day so memorable and lovely. One thing that can show a women's inner beauty when it comes to wedding is "a wedding dress". As a women, I also dream about wearing a beautiful wedding dress some day. For me, it not just about beauty...but also unique style and concept.

As I like an unusual beauty, my eyes got stuck in on of a photos album from SINGAPORE BRIDES. The album named "A Pixie Interlude". The concept of the album is the pixie fairy it self.

Pixie is a magical creature that has a beautiful face and magical power. But, pixie fairy has a small figure. In many stories, there are several pixie character that are known in public eyes. On of the most popular one is Tinkerbell from "Peter Pan".

Just imagine how Tinkerbell dress as bride. Hahahaa...well, I think the dress should be in green ya. But, for you girls who likes wedding dress...I shared all the photos in the album of "A Pixie Interlude" from Singapore Brides.

Every women are beautiful when it comes to her wedding day.

Because, in that day...the are full of love and blessing."

Until the next lovely post, girls!

With love,

Sari Prawiroredjan

THE ASIATIC MODEL OF i-D Magazine (Pre-Spring 2012)

2012-02-06T05:27:00.000-08:00

Hi, girls!

It's such a long...long time no time for blogging.

I almost forget about blogging because of finishing my thesis.

But, now...I have more free time. So, I decided to write again on my blog.

For the new comeback post, I will post about Asian Model on the cover of i-D Magazine.

Just look at those pretty and unique beauty faces.

I don't know why they have to cover one of their eye. But, the pictures look amazing.

I totally love the Asian Beauty.

I am Asian, and proud to be one.

Until the next post, girls!

Sari Prawiroredjan

Alexander McQueen Spring 2012 Lookbook

2011-12-10T04:46:00.001-08:00

Sometimes, beauty comes from the ordinary.

And, that is not just a words.

Pastel, white, and black are the colors that Alexandra McQueen picked for the newest collection in spring of 2012.

A simple color, but...yes...very elegant and beautiful.

See you in another lovely post, girls!

Sari Prawiroredjan

Madonna : The Long Lasting Beauty

2011-11-11T07:32:00.001-08:00

I am not really a fan of Madonna. But, yes...she has the long lasting beauty. I adore her beauty and her style. For this December issue of Harper's Bazar, Madonna look stunning and beautiful in the cover. Just take a look on her photos. She wore all black, and it is so good on her.

I call those photos "The Black-Elegant- Beauty"

What a beauty pictures!

I want to be as stunning as her when I am in her age...^__^

See you in another post, girls!

XOXO

Sari Prawiroredjan

Spot A Vendre

2011-09-14T05:27:00.000-07:00

It's killing me...the busy day that I've been doing all these last months.

Just going to "SPOT A VENDRE" was given me a little fresh air.

It is my friend's event (ario achda from my.brain.malfunction).

I see lots of fun stuff going on.

From great fashion to unique style.

It's more like a garage sale for me, but...still they have few indie clothing label.

Well, thanks for the nice-coloring-weekend SPOT A VENDRE.

Me and ario achda

I am in the middle of The Duo Srikandi (ahahahahaha...) Ario and his best mate Amril

And the guy in the middle is Watanabe Sensei, I went to Spot A Vendre with him....

until the next post people!

Hugs and kisses,

Sari Prawiroredjan

My Porcelain-Doll Girls Generation

2011-08-13T21:43:00.000-07:00

I am a Korean freak.

I am a K-Pop freak.

And, I love Girls Generation so much.

I love their fashion and their music.

This posting is about the photo shoot for their new Japanese album.

They looked amazingly stunning and lovely.

Their face are like doll.

Maybe lots of people say bad things about them because of the plastic surgery.

But, for me...They are my lovely idols.

They are My Porcelain-Doll Girls Generation.

My pretty fairy...

My Girls Generation...

Sari Prawiroredjan