Hear Hear!

So so happy that I can finally manage my time to update The Darling instagram account! More new items are coming! This time we brings more comfortable yet effortlessly stylish outfit! Please check this link to see what I am talking about! 

For more info about this brand, don't hesitate to reach me!

Anyway... I am thinking about reunite the brand Dear Darla (focused on accessories and others crafty thingy) and The Darling (the sister brand, the one who sell clothes and beyond) into one brand called Dear Darla x The Darling. What do you think? Nothing wrong about the sister brand system, but since I handle the two alone (and I mean really alone, from design to producing, marketing... you name it), it will be pretty much easier to just have one in a hand, especially when it goes to socmed account... But still, it just an idea. That two talk different thing and have their own characteristic which is very different. So blend it into one brand will need a deeper thinking tho... Well, tell me then!

The Early-Year List

Here we go..the ritual of the new year heheh.. making resolution! Before we off to that, let's evaluate 2013's resolution!

1. Pregnant

     Alhamdulillah...Allah give us one of the best gift for our marriage so far :) maybe it's a bit late than the time we have anticipated before, but we know it is the best decision coming from Allah :) Insha Allah if everything run smoothly, I will giving birth in the almost midst of April :)

Read my pregnancy journey here!

      2. Writing at least one book

       Failed :( I guess all the blast of newlywed life made me forget of this one..

      3. Giving rebirth to Dear Darla

        Another alhamdulillah.. Started around March/ April 2013 I finally make up my mind and heart (and money of course) to broaden my line into woman outfit called The Darling. For now we are selling scarves and woman outfit which is hijab friendly. We started with blouse, blazers, pants..simply the basic items. But who know where the wind will blows?  Beside that, I still keep my half-idealistic brand that now become a supporting brand, Dear Darla Cafthings. If you have something to do with accessories/ scrapbook/ personal gift/ etc, don't hesitate to tell us!

Check our instagram account here!

       4. Doing more artsy thingy

       One artwork a week..that's what I said last year. I guess that's a wide definition of artwork. I did a lot of photowork/editing/designing last year! But I am looking forward to do more sketches this year for sure!

I love making quote cards! Here are a few of my design that I use as gimmick for every The Darling's product purchasing :)

      5. Moving to a new house and decorate it to keep my artsy spirit alive

       I didn't do too much decorating work in our rented house. It's because it turned out that the renovation didn't really suit my taste so just called me lost my mood. But alhamdulillah again.. it's beyond our expectation, we got a precious opportunity to have our very own house! The house building is under process but I'll share some of the sneak peek soon :) You also can read my old post about finding that dream house here 

      6. Make a finance plan and take care our lil family finance

       I have made a separate bank account for family money, savings, and business of course. We did a regular evaluation about what we need/ will buy/ sort of things. There were still minus in here and there so we keep on learning! :)

      7. Submit hajj application

       Alhamdulillah... done. It is every moslem dream to see Baitullah. Labbaik allahuma labbaik :)

     8. Learning more about business and invest

    We did a bit of investment and plan to gain more knowledge about that this year :)

And now..it's time for



I can't wait to launch Dear Darla x The Darling new website..
Can't wait to take this brand into the next level..
Also can't wait to launch my new personal project!

Can'wait to start the new chapter of my life, parenthood!
Can't wait to live in our new house..and decorate it heheh..

I will learn about reksadana syariah..
Learn about other form of investment beside gold..
Learn to save more!

I vow to keep persistent with my one day one juz program.. and my other spiritual program..
Dress more modest and syar'i. Hijab must cover over the chest and use socks everytime I leave the house!


Bismillah, I can do it!


Hey, have you share your resolution yet? It's good to write it down to remind yourself, you know, whether you lost your direction or whatsoever... Share you're dream! Who knows anyone out there will help you reach them faster than you think? :)


I'll keep updating soon! Much love from me and my little peanut, Cibon!

Aged Gracefully

Do you recognize this face?

What on earth this nice-and-sincere-look-alike-girl turned into...

...this.

Hubby said I am crazy. Oh, he said it as a compliment by the way :))

Have a beautiful Monday! ♥

PS: the first one was me in high school and the last was me in final year of uni :p

♥ Once in a Lifetime: My Royal Gold Moment ♥

In my previous post I already told you about the akad ceremony. While akad was held in the morning, the reception was held in the afternoon. I was waaay more relax since, like my mom said, "the principal part of the wedding is the akad. Reception is just party after all". I am a bit tired since I didn't get enough sleep the night before (I'll told about it in next post) and still worried about petty little things ( I know I shouldn't actually), but most of all, I was happy! I held my brand new hubby's hand  as often as possible and we stared each other like we didn't believe we are finally a husband and wife :') ( I knooowww.... it's silly :p)

My wedding itself using three big color theme which were gold, ivory and deep brown. When akad mostly used the ivory, the party was more to gold. My friend Dila said it was eclectic since I also mixed three big theme here; Javanese, Arabic and Modern-Islamic. I don't know, I just love mixing things :D

I luuurve the decor! Maroccan style. Beyond expectation :)

I was worried that I would falling so I rarely smile during the kirab (blame the 9 cm heels!)

I asked mas Hendy (the main photographer) to take many detail pics :) *inspired by lovely Alodita*

very happy seeing the guests :)

Dad and mom

Ultimate beauty, my girls!!! PS: Icha is still single by the way...(on the left, wearing black clutch)

My hubby's mate... So crazy they bring banner to the wedding venue :)) And..hey! The bride and groom were hidden cause of them!

My design mate :D

High school fellas was saying wedding congratulation :) I was friend with some of them since elementary school :')

So lucky to find Islamic music entertainment like this :)

...and finally, the bride and groom. The party was over yet the 'real' party has been starting since then :) 

Wedding Reception Vendor:

Venue: Grha Sepuluh Nopember, ITS Surabaya

Bride, groom and parents outfit: Puri Kencana Ayu

MUA and hijab styling: Puri Kencana Ayu

Decor and hand bouquet: Mitra Decoration (Pak Mitro)

Catering: Hidayah

Photo: Hendy Wicaksono Photography

Video: Galahumanoid

Music Entertainment: Alkahfinita

Alhamdulillah everything about wedding ceremony was OVER! Haha... I am totally relieved! Not that I was not enjoying the process nor the preparation...but thinking about all the sweat and blood... it was too small if I say I am happy I just have one reception... Maybe things would be different if I was using wedding organizer then...(note to self: if anyone asked about it, tell them use WO for D-day! Especially if they are super-drama-paying-to-details-perfectionist like me. Or they will just died. Like me. Okay, skip that)

So, like I have said before...the real party is on the way! Maybe you'll see a lot of newlywed thingy in the future hahah... Please don't get bored with it since I am not! *what a egoistic author :p* So I guess, I'll see you later? Live your life people, and have a blast! :D

♥ My Humble Akad Nikah Ceremony ♥

Assalamualaikum Wr Wb...

After spending HOURS picking (and a bit of editing), finally I am proudly say that I will post my wedding photos here!! *enthusiast clap*

My wedding, maybe wasn't my dream wedding at first. But as time went by, I started grew a strong feeling for it; its like my baby that I was taking care of until giving birth. And alhamdulillah the process of giving birth was running smoothly :)

I got married on Mother's Day, December 22th 2012. Me and my family was worried about the weather, since December is one of the biggest rain month. I was thinking will I get a sunny day like in June but I know that I shouldn't hoping too much. So we only pray, pray, and pray to God, to give us the best. The whole family, especially the grandmas, hummed Al Kautsar tons a day until the wedding day.


And you know? It was really a sunny day.

A big one :)))

After akad, the photographers team manage us to have photoshoot in mosque's park(ing area). I was so nerveous since it was the first time for me and hubby taking pictures like that (we didn't do any prewedding photoshoot before). We're a bit clumsy but we smiled a lot. So happy finally we're a legal spouse! :D

Alhamdulillah :)

Akad's Vendors:

Venue: Masjid Manarul Ilmi, ITS Surabaya

MUA and hijab styling: Puri Kencana Ayu

Groom's and fathers beskap: Puri Kencana Ayu

Bride's kebaya: (self design) The Darling Premium 

Wedding ring: private design made by Kaliem, Jakarta

Feather pen: Dear Darla Crafthings

Photos: Hendy Wicaksono Photography

Video: Galahumanoid

There aren't perfection in this world, and so was my wedding. But despite everything it would be overrated if I forced my ego and complained; I got too much blessings that day. The biggest one was the weather of course, which really helps our guests came to the venue. The second was my friends and other guests, even who lived far away, but still managed to come. And another million blessings to prove that I had no reason to regret anything. Thanks God, thank you for the blessing. Thank you to make my dream become real.

So, are you satisfied now? What? Photos from reception? Ah, I am worry that you should wait, at least until tomorrow :p

I'll see you soon! x

A Mini Semi-Candid Amateur Photoshoot :p

hat bought in Mirota/ Unbranded inner hijab, parisian veil and round glasses/ Cool Teen shirt/ Annisa semi-jeans baggy pants/ Roxy bag/ Fladeo gold loafer/

photos by me, Tegas Permana and Mirza Agistha

Jogjes!

I really had good times in my last visit to Jogja. It was my first holiday with my girls after the last I had in Bandung almost 2 years ago. Pathetic? Well just say I need to do savings :p

The starting was not that good, since I have to wait from 8 PM until almost 12 AM to finally have a comfy seat in the bus. I just ate half of my dinner because of the wrong schedule (too early!) which make me catch a cold during the travel. When we finally reached Jogja, I still didn't feel good so after having breakfast I skip my agenda to visit Prambanan Temple and have a rest until noon :(

Missed it... (photo by @om_tegas)

In the afternoon, Icha and Widya, who had just spent lovely morning in Prambanan Temple came to get me and we went to Raminten in Jalan Kaliurang to have a nice dinner. We were accompanied by Tegas, a friend of Widya, who was really nice to give us a free ride, even became our photographers for the next few days hehehe...

Actually our main agenda was to attend Mbak Senja's wedding. But beside that we also visit Prambanan Temple (without me, of course), visiting the legendary Malioboro and Pasar Beringharjo for buying some souvenirs, and the one that make this journey more remarkable was visiting Museum Affandi. Superyayyy!! Oh and I also met my high school friends that time :D

Enjoy some of my favourite snapshots, fellas! :)

First breakfast in Jogja; Gudeg Yu Djum!

Durian! ♥

Lumpia beside Hotel Mutiara that I always buy everytime I go to Jogja. Yummeehh..

Performer in Jalan Malioboro

Quality time wif hi school friends

I looked a bit pale without eyeliner, eh? Plus, I have just woke up from afternoon nap hehe..

The clue of efficiency is using the same outfit more than once :p Hail to mix and match! :D

The outside appearance of Museum Affandi's gallery... We were prohibited to take any pictures inside the gallery

Affandi's bedroom

Last treat before going back to Surabaya ♥

Such a joyful journey! :D

*the photos courtesy are belongs to @om_tegas, me, Icha and Widya :)