I stole my boyfriend's shoes!

Had an office event last Sunday, a beauty class actually, so I gotta dress up beautifully and of course wore high heels. High heels probably are the most intimidating fashion item for me, you'll instantly look like a model (longer leg, a very good camouflage indeed), but remember to pay it off: sore legs and foots because the heels hurt them like hell. I hate it. I hate it. I hate it.

I don't know, whether I haven't find the right shoes, or it's just my foots that can barely stand a 3-4 hours pain on heels.

The good news is I have my boyfriend! Hahaha..  So when finally after standing almost 3 hours straight, we had lunch and I had to pee, but my foots hurt so bad, I couldn't walk. The next thing came to my head was borrowing my boyfriend's shoes.

He questioned it to me: 'Are you sure?'. I nodded without hesitate. So be it. It was just quick walk on way too big shoes to the bathroom, I bet no one will notice. And I made it back to the place we had lunch grinned happily. I envy you guys for wearing flats every single day >,<

I wore Zara dress with unbranded long cardigan + my bf's Everbest shoes :D

Merry Christmas 2012

I and C are wishing you all have a very berry merry Christmas! 

Have a joyful one!

Had a Christmas Eve Dinner at Jamoo with family. I wore Body & Soul dress, Marc by Marc Jacob Black Lil Ikuta Satchel, and Sam Edelman Black Evelyn peeptoe. Happy tummy, happy outfit ;;)

Picnic at Pique Nique

It's another cute place to take a break. Pique Nique. Really I had a hard time realizing that it is Picnic not Piku Niku, hahahaha >v<

I and C went to Grand City last Sunday. C was starving, and we was passing by Pique Nique, and I was falling in love with the place (and the food! Quite pricey but worth it. If you have XL number you'll get 20% discount. Yay!)

Take a look.

The last picture is my new heels from Charles & Keith, which I just bought last month, because the old one was abused enough one and a half year. And this new shoes sucks. Yes, they are pretty but not comfortable at all and hurts like hell :(( I am so going to find another new one (Yay! Oops..)

Anyway, this month is the last month of 2012, it's even only ten days to 2013. Flash back from early year, I can't be more grateful to God, for He is sooooo good to us all this year (and every time always). Many great things happen in this year especially in my relationship and job, and I expect it will be greater the next year!

Think Twice

When I want to buy something unnecessary, I know somehow the universe has a way to encounter me. Let me tell you.

Oct 12, I saw this batik top from Mimo, very simple and looks good (on the model, of course). I always want a not so-batik top for office, so this was a right choice. I asked the admin about the size and based on her, I am size S.  So order done.

Oct 15, the package arrived. It wasn't my first time buying online, but I was still curious about the detail. Although in female daily forum has good review for Mimo quality, I do think I'm a conventional buyer, which touch and try go best whenever buying clothes. Then I have to say, Mimo really have their quality. The fabric is soft (compared to Batik Keris). But... the size is way too big for me.

Oct 16, I emailed Mimo admin, to return the top to size XS. They are based in Surabaya, so it's quite easy to do the exchange things. Thanks to office boy.

Oct 18, I got the XS one. Still, it's too big for me, you can see at the picture above that the arm hole has a big cutting T_T. But I dealt with it. I considered that is the way it is. So I went home, washed it with warm water (as they suggest). The next day, I got shocked. It got discolored! X(

Oct 19, I emailed Mimo, told them the story, and thanks to their good will, they let me change the new one (I believe there's no company who want to exchange the goods if it's already been washed). They said, perhaps it got discolored because of the hot water. I sent my office boy back there again. Discolored problem solved. But how about the size? I still have to alter the top T_T

Nov 3, I finally got the chance to Pasar Atum, which is the only place I know to alter clothes. It was Saturday, and packed with people. The tailor said it will takes 4 or 5 days to be done (in weekdays, they can do the alter just in one day). Dizzy with the crowd, I said yes.

Nov 8, I called them to ask about my top and begged them to deliver it to my office. They said okay as long as I want to pay delivery charge. I really have no willing to back to Atum any sooner. I just said yes. Altered top done. Then I got home, washed it with cool water using shampoo (got the advice from my boss, who wears batik every day).

Nov 9, here I am wearing my Mimo Kartini Beige. It's almost a month. Whew! The thing is I'm not quite sure if I like it, this top gets rumpled easily I think o_O

Total expense:
Mimo Kartini Beige : IDR 270
Delivery charge: IDR 9,5
Office boy tip (twice): IDR 20
Alter charge: IDR 35
Delivery charge : IDR 15
Total: IDR 349,5 (!!)

Really this experience makes me think twice to buy online again.

Latest Update 14 Dec:
The batik got discolored again! Arghhhhh!

Baby Pink

I abused my torch a lot lately. Either I dropped it, or my little niece dropped it (he played my torch and accidentally dropped it T_T). My torch is tortured enough I couldn't stand to change it. And last week C was so nice to get me this special sticker (made by request) to cover all over my torch surface. It even has the matching wallpaper! *happy*

Anyway, today at the office (yes, I work on Saturday, God, it supposed to be a nice long weekend T_T) I wear Dorothy Perkins t-shirt in baby pink, that I loveee so much because it goes along so well with my torch. I can't help to take picture of them :D

Happy (long) weekend! 

Life Lately

Been away from blogging like forever, I was a busy bee B-). And these are my life lately:

Got stomachache really bad last week. Apparently because of the 'pentol' (mini meat ball with sauces), some kind of street snack I could not resist (They are just too yummy!). Had been sick on my upper stomach two days, but I kept telling myself that was nothing because it was a come-and-go pain. But on day three, my right stomach was hurt constantly I could not sleep well, I could not walk straight up.

At last I decided to go to the internist. Hans Tandra, one of the best in town. He put me up to blood and urine test, and thank God, the result was all good. He said it was just because of the dirty food. Got the medicines (all free, thanks to my insurance! :D), had porridge and no spicy or soda at all, and I got better in no time. And really have say no to street snacks in a long time. Sigh.

I got this Akebonno lunch warmer to keep my porridge warm, which I bought two years ago, and love it too bits. I just think lunch warmer is a real magic! :D

Oh and I got a huge and pretty 'Man yek', a Chinese tradition to give special package to family and relatives when your baby got one month old, from C's sister. CUTE!

Anyway, my colleague got married in Malang last Saturday, and went there was a good decision. Despite of the hot weather, I had a very relaxing weekend. The food was good and even the traffic was so nice to us. And I got this Body & Soul dress I love so much. The floral prints, the cutting, and the color!

F21 X TRF

When I found this red flower printed dress at Forever 21, I just know how to do it. Keep the playful pattern 'cool' by adding some neutral color. I got this TRF flats and clutch in grey color, simply fun! 

* Yes, this is what I do when working on Saturday =P

Adoring

I have to say I'm adoring them, them as a personal (look at the way they write on their blog or speak on video), their photos (almost around the world!), their style, clothes (!!) and shoes (!!!).

They are....

Shini Park from Park and Cube

Look at Shini's shoes shelf. I'm drooling over her nude ones! 

And....

Peony Lim (Beside her style diary, let me tell you something: SHE CAN COOK! Life is so unfair -,-)

And this is Peony's Stairway to Heaven!

Anyway they both are Asian who live in London. Shini was born in Seoul and Peony has Chinese and English background. How can I not adore them! I could stalk their blog like hours in a day! *smooches*

*updated June 22: I got retweet from Peony! YAY! (I know it sound cheesy, but it really made my day :D :D :D )

I Feel Good

Just celebrated staff birthday at the office today. Yup, my office celebrate each staff (who work over one year only) birthday every month. In the end of the month we gather everyone who has birthday on that month, buy them cakes, and together sing the happy birthday song and take pictures. Also the bosses will do the birthday speeches even pray for us. This is my birthday month so I was in and really I had a good time :")

Messy desks everywhere! XD
Thanks to C for taking the pic :*

Then I want to tell you my new things (these make me pay the credit card bill today. Uh oh). I have this new trouser in black from Body and Soul, very comfy to wear, fits my short leg perfectly :P, and new batik top from Batik Keris. I love the color and the cheongsam neck. Glad that I chose size M (usually take SS!), kinda lousy but it fits very well as an office attire. Also introducing my new hair! Been having too much bad hairs days and finally cut my hair shorter last week. My head feels so much lighter and... I feel good! :D

Purplelicious

My brother finally tied the knot! Wish all the blessing and happiness in their marriage, and hopefully they will have a baby soon hehehe..

Dress by Gracia

Make up by Niken Xu

Hair piece by Marshmallow

Saturday Outfit

Holaaa!

Gonna share my Saturday outfit. I post it in my office, yes it's already 2012, and my office still open on Saturday. Oh God, I beg you (though I know it's impossible) >,<

Anyhow I feel excited today, because I am wearing my new top from a webstore: Cottonink. I've been looking for this Emerald Adele Tank for couple months, and been having a dilemma to buy or not to buy it. Yes, because I am a conventional shopper, who love seeing and trying the item myself). And in the end, I bought it! Actually I bought it for Christmas dinner with Calvin's family, which I've been told to wear any green or red clothes. I got panicked, then just entered their webstore and click-click-click-done!

O ya, I got tricked by their promotion anyway. It's not their fault, it was just me being a naive shopper T_T. So they have a promotion like this: Free shipping for orders above 250,000 IDR. Quickly, I thought, okay, too cut the budget as I promised myself not to be frugal spender, I bought two items which cost 300,000 IDR! And because I chose free shipping, the items take 3 to 5 days to arrive. It sadly came after the Christmas. Oh I am an unlucky naive shopper T_T.

But, luckily, the items came okay. It suits me well, but kinda average on the material. I love the green color and I love they making it plain and simple, so I could dress it up with necklace or any-color outer.

Special credit for Calvin who took this photo :*

Been thinking of a matching shoes and Up Shoes is one of the top list.What do you think of Stella Beige?

or Stella Grey?

*confused*

Ps: Stand a chance to win a pair of any Up Shoes from Woro: The Pradonos :)

Good luck and have a fun weekend!

Ken and Barbie

Spent Sunday afternoon watching Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol (always a fan of Ethan Hunt <3 ) and dropped by to Goota to have some snacks and ice cream (try their Taro Gelato! YUM!)

Had this weird yet funny conversation with Calvin:

C    : If I have any kids I will name them... Hm.. If it's a boy: Ken
Me  : It's a good one! And if it's a girl...
C    : Barbie!
Me  : -_____- (seriously!)

C    : I will name my future kid, if it's a boy: Bro
Me : Ha? What kind of name is that?
C   : And if it's a girl I will name her: Sis
Me: Oh my! *fainting*

 I wore: F21 dress

Play It Up

Whoa! I am so excited reading Ms.Glitzy giveaway post. Take a look there and have fun playing with your own Christmas outfit in my-wardrobe.com. And surely stand a chance to win the US$1000 shopping voucher! :D

Here are my choices:

1. DKNY Black Sleeveless V Neck Jumpsuit
2. Anya Hindmarch Red Valorie Evening Clutch
3. Kors Michael Kors Crimson Malden Pointed Contrast Court
4. Kenneth Jay Lane Warrior Necklace
5. Kenneth Jay Lane Triple Stretch Bangle

Miracle is Real

Just experienced a miracle. I always know that miracle happens. But experience it myself is another thing. Miracle is real. Even in a small things. 

November 6

Calvin's sister got married! I'm so happy for both of them and wish them a blessing marriage and full of fun in the future. Anyway their wedding was the sweetest wedding I have ever seen, the holy matrimony in Sheraton was very lovely, and the reception in Imperial Pakuwon Ballroom was perfectly amazing yet entertaining. 

Couple months before
I was told to prepare an evening gown in turquoise color to match the theme of the wedding. I was in a shock. First, I don't have any turquoise gown and second it was quite late to make it by a fashion designer. So my option were buying or renting O_o.

A month before
I was looking in any malls for my gown. Result: Zero. Then I was sending message to many friends to get any references for renting a gown. Fortunately one of my friend offered to make a gown for me (after made me sure that she could finish the gown in a month). The day after, she stopped by to my office to get my my size and we were talking about the gown design and fabrics. I was very relieved. First she is my friend, so I know we will have good communication, and second she gave me the best price. Good friend means good deal, huh? :D 

Three weeks before
I had my first fitting at my friend's place. I was only could see the overall pattern and it was so far look as we designed: long dress, one shoulder, and turquoise. 

Ten days before
 I had second fitting, it was all set, minus the finishing material (some shiny little stuff). Some fix needed. And I got quite a bad news that she had to go to Singapore for 4 days. So my gown wouldn't be finished any soon. Uh oh. The panic started.

Three days before.
The gown was ready, but still didn't fit, there was something wrong with the chest area. Uh oh.

Two days before
Had the last fitting, and still didn't fit. It was too tight, it couldn't be zipped. Were I getting fat? T_T I was in desperation, I wanted to cry. I didn't have back up gown (unless other color, which is in Yellow! Omg!). I managed to look calm and not panic at all. I was hoping the gown will perfectly fit me in the next day.

One day before (11 am)
She delivered the gown to my house. I tried it on. And... Taraaa... Still couldn't be zipped! T_T

One day before (2 pm)
I decided to rent a gown. And in our way to look a place to rent a gown, I kept saying to Calvin: 'This is a mission impossible. If I find the gown, it will be only by a miracle'. All I could think was find a turquoise color is not easy, if I can find it, it would not be my size, it will take time to resize it. But Calvin replied calmly: 'Don't give up, how could you find the gown if you say it is impossible in the very first place? Take it easy, we will find it'. I was only nodded in silence.

The first place we stopped by was Singapore Focus Wedding, because simply it is located near my house. I asked the staff desperately: 'Do you rent evening gown?'. 'Yes, we do', said the the staff warmly, then I was asked to wait upstairs. In ten minutes, another staff politely asked me the gown that I want and for when. I answered: 'I want any turquoise long dress for a wedding party and I need it tomorrow'. Surprisingly, the staff replied me calmly: 'I think we can make it', as she showed only two pretty long dresses in turquoise, all were perfect, the color, as well as the design. All were as I imagined. 'Whoa, I think I found it', I whispered to Calvin. I tried the first gown, and fell in love with it all of sudden, Calvin also liked it. I was relieved also to know that it needed to be resized only in 3 hours (a bit too loose in the back) and it has a reasonable price also (for me). Thank God., my gown was ready in 6 pm the day before the wedding party. Whew!

At the end I said to Calvin embarrassingly: 'Miracle is real'. He replied with a smile.

Gown by Singapore Focus Wedding

Make Up Artist by Niken Xu

Another Day at Pisa

Another photo taken by Calvin using his Torch and edited in Picsay Galaxy Tab :"). Mind the messy desk, I had some work there :P

Outfit: Zara Top and Pants, Pretty Fit Flat Shoes

Location: Pisa Cafe & Resto

Smile and Pose!

Currently loving this picture so much. Lesson learned: you don't need a professional photographer to get a lovely picture. All you need is a pocket camera with timer and a photo-editor program (Calvin edited this picture in Picsay Galaxy Tab). Don't forget to smile and pose! :)

Outfit: Body & Soul Dress, Etcetera Cardigan