Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Mengintip Design & Fashion Bangsa Belanda

Belanda negeri kincir (katanya… katanya…)
Keju penghasilannya (katanya… katanya…)
Tulip nama bunganya (wow… wow…)
Dam nama bendungannya

Sebuah Simbol 

Sepenggal bait lagu milik Trio Kwek-Kwek merefresh kembali kenangan masa kecil, saat impian mengelilingi dunia masih memenuhi khayalan saya. Dalam mimpi sehebat itu, Belanda adalah negara  pertama di daftar perjalan saya yang wajib disinggahi. Saya ingin membuktikan kemolekan lekuk kincir anginya yang eksotis, mencicipi cita rasa kejunya yang menggiurkan selera, memandangi hamparan tulipnya yang menyejukkan mata, serta mengunjungi kemegahan damnya yang fantastik. Apabila semua itu menjadi kenyataan, saya tidak perlu lagi mengatakan “katanya” mengenai Belanda seperti halnya yang dilantunkan oleh Trio Kwek-Kwek. Akan tetapi saya akan mengatakan “Belanda is the best place to visit and explore!”
Pusat Belanja
Meskipun memiliki luas sekitar 41.526 km2, pesona Belanda sebagai suatu negara tidak hanya berbasis pada kesohoran kincir angin ataupun tulipnya semata. Daya tarik Negeri Oranje kini tak lepas pula dari kreativitas penduduknya dalam menggerakkan roda perekonomian. Hal itu tercermin dengan makin menjamurnya sentral bisnis yang bisa dikunjungi, salah satunya yaitu pusat perbelanjaan di Kota Amsterdam. Toko-toko retail dengan merek terkemuka di Amsterdam tersebut sudah terkenal di seluruh dunia, seperti G-Star Raw, W.E., dan lain-lain. Selain karena design busananya yang bagus, penataan toko yang unik juga mampu menyihir minat para pembeli yang berdatangan. Tidak hanya konsumen lokal, bahkan konsumen mancanegara pun siap mengeluarkan biaya lebih untuk memuaskan hasrat berbelanja. Maka tak heran jika akhirnya Belanda bertengger di peringkat dua sebagai negara terbaik untuk melakukan bisnis menurut data yang dikumpulkan oleh Bloomberg.

Keunikan  

Berdasarkan studi yang dilakukan oleh Mercer, Amsterdam menempati posisi ke-12 dalam daftar kota-kota dengan kualitas hidup terbaik tahun 2011. Di sanalah kita harus belajar bagaimana pelayanan publik dan transportasi terpelihara dengan apik berikut kemudahan dalam mengakses perbankan. Selain itu ibarat berenang sambil minum air, kita pun dapat menggali cara masyarakatnya memadupadankan busana sembari jalan-jalan di area pertokoan. Sebab di Amsterdam akan kita jumpai fashionista yang mengenakan pakaian sesuai dengan gaya mereka masing-masing. Fashionista Amsterdam itu bebas berekspresi meskipun di tempat terbuka, lantaran tidak khawatir bakal dijadikan objek tindak kejahatan. Sehingga Amsterdam banyak menelurkan fashionista yang kemudian terkenal hingga kancah internasional, sebut saja Cindy Van Der Heyden dan Annemiek Kessels.

Annemiek Kessels

Meskipun saya belum pernah satu kali pun menginjakkan kaki ke sana, namun kreativitas Bangsa Belanda memang patut diacungkan jempol. Oleh karena itu berhubung saya Warga Negara Indonesia, saya harus bisa membawa kreativitas bangsa saya melalui batik dengan menyusuri sentral-sentral bisnis yang ada di Belanda. Kedepannya  kreativitas bangsa saya diharapkan semakin eksis, agar turut meningkatkan perekonomian seperti halnya yang terjadi di Belanda. Jadi, impian saya tidak hanya sekedar mimpi kan?

Suasana Sore 
Celana Batik
Warna Orange 
Saat Malam

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Batik * Black and White

One, two, three oh no but four months I've almost forgot to write something in my blog. Everyday I feel so tired after finishing my longshift schedule. I prefer to sleep than do anything. Xoxo.. But today is my day to kill my laziness. Honestly, I took this pictures several days ago. I love this batik dress so much, because it is sewn by my mother. I always miss her when wearing this dress..

batik + jeans
cute nails
pink touching

Saturday, December 31, 2011

Batik * X'mast and New Year


I’ve a new job in Jakarta so I have to go there as soon as possible. I feel so hard leaving Jogjakarta but what can I do??? LOL... Btw Merry X’mast everyone. Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and happy holidays. I wear my brown batik with my favorite boots. I hope those all pics can be beautiful Christmas gift to all of you. Blessings, love, and peace to you this Christmas. Kiss kiss...

lovely batik
what's funny ?
nothing there
not catwalk
my owl

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Batik * Jeans Jacket

Believe it or not. I bought this batik dress several years ago, but I have not worn it yet even once. There was no idea to wear it until I found my old blue denim jacket. Just mix those two items from my closet, and now I am totally ready to having dinner with my friends. Since the air is chilly in the beginning of the month, using socks will warm my feet while I am out. Finally, I can't wait any longer to eat the dishes. Yay!!!
          
batik lover
blue dress
close my eyes
today's cool

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Dimas Diajeng * Batik Day


All Indonesians commemorate batik day on every October 2nd by wearing batik as cultural heritage. Therefore, several days ago my friends and I became model to celebrate batik day. We totally showed that batik can be worn for working, hanging out, or attending party. Love batik more and more..!!!

casual style
smile together
dimas diajeng
chic group
tall group

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Batik * Ied Mubarak


Yeah, finally fasting month was over approximately one week ago. During Ramadhan, as a Muslim, I was prohibited from eating and drinking from dawn to sunset. But by fasting i learned a lot that i have to sympathize with those less fortunate ones who do not always have food and drink readily available. Another lesson was that i have to control desires such as hungry, thirsty, and a-n-g-e-r (the most difficult to be done). Xoxo... Then, after fasting for one month, I was  absolutely happy meeting Ied Mubarak 1432 H. Happy gathering with my all relatives. They're from Makasar, from Jakarta, and sure, from Yogyakarta coming and staying at my home. Just let's welcome the guests wholeheartedly. Anyway, that was the best moment to request forgiveness each other for our mistake throughout the year. Not only with our family members, but  also with our friends and our neighbours whoever they are...^_^

batik & jegging
helemaal bruin
gesluierd
mijn cartoon

Monday, August 29, 2011

Batik * Tamansari Watercastle

Long time ago, Tamansari Watercastle was a recreation garden or a resting house for Sultan and his family. Not only just a recreation, but it's also a compound of bathing pool, canals, rooms and large swimming pool. Built by Portuguese architect in European aquatic construction, Tamansari’s also adorned with Javanese symbolize ornaments. From Tamansari, we can go upstair and see the beautiful scenery of Yogyakarta. Oh, last week I came here to take a lot of photos. Xoxo.. How narcissistic I am. I wore my batik skirt that I ever wore before. I really love this batik so much. That’s why I couldn't stop myself taking photos. Click click...
green girl
awesome motif
behind me
windy