Everyone wants to have young, healthy skin. In our mid 20's, it might be easy to have it but don't you know that actually our skin is starting to reduce collagen around 1.5% per year after reaching 25 and above ? That means our skin will gets older since then. Why ? Because collagen is an important substance to maintain our skin's firmness and moisture. Well, I am in my mid 20's right now and reaching 25 soon, that's why I need to start maintain my skin not just from outside but also from the inside - and this Diva Beauty Drink seems like the best dealing to answer my needs. I've been consuming this product and turns out loving it so much. Hence, I want to share my thought about this product especially for you guys who loves beauty. So please keep reading :)

What it is :

Diva is a beauty drink consists of 1.000 mg active collagen and elastin peptide that will make skin smoother, moist, and reduce wrinkles. It also contains vitamin E, pomegranate, acai, acerola, grape seed for cell regenaration and anti-oxidant. Drink Diva regularly twice a day and achieve supple, less wrinkle, smooth, brighter, moist, younger skin. 

How to drink :

Drink twice a day for min. 14 days for first three months to see the maximum result. After three months, drink Diva once per day. 

Diva Beauty Drink in a box of 6 bottles 

PACKAGING :

It comes in one size only ( 80 mL ) with light yet sturdy bottle, dominated with red. The description is written in Bahasa Indonesia with slight English.

TEXTURE :

Just like common flavored drink with the mixture of pomegranate, acai, acerola, and grape seed.

RESULT :

I've been consuming this beauty drink for around a week plus and still consuming it until now. However, I can tell that this drink has given a good impact to my skin. Although I can't feel major difference but I can feel that my skin is getting more supple than before with less breakout. Moreover, I really like the taste of this drink because it's sweet with slight sour, not too much, just decent for me.

PROS :

- Makes skin supple and less breakout

- Tasty flavor

- Affordable price

- Easy to find anywhere

CONS :

- Barely see the maximum result

I do really recommend for you guys who wants to maintain skin from the inside since we all knew already that collagen is really important for us, especially women - and this Diva Beauty Drink can accomplish our needs. Fyi, you can find this beauty drink anywhere ( convenience store, supermarket, hypermarket, or even e-commerce store ) for only around IDR 14.000 / $1 per bottle and around IDR 60.000 / $4.30 per 6 bottles. Beauty can never be this affordable, right ?

Few days ago, at Diva Beauty Festival in Grand City Surabaya with Surabaya Beauty Blogger

Rate : 3.5 out of 5

Price : around IDR 14.000 ( $1 ) / per bottle

Seems like lilac has been everywhere and everyone attempts to wear lilac at least once. As you can see from many spring summer runways; lilac, together with any other pastel colors like pink, yellow, and blue are very dominating this year. Frankly, I am not a big fan of purple shade, including lilac - but this time I manage to do something to my outfit, inspired by the current color trend - and ended up loving it. I paired lilac ribbed knit sweater from UNIQLO with checked mini wrap skirt from GAMISS , white striped blazer from STRADIVARIUS, completed with metal ring crocodile embossed crossbody bag from DRESSLILY and white pumps heel shoes from REGINA, then spice up with customize marble bracelet from MS Collection and grey mirrored sunnies from H&M. I say this look would be perfect as day to night look or probably for office wear because of its neutral color palette, comfortabiliy, and versatile 

So, are you a fan of lilac ? Or would you like to try this look ?

Marcks probably sounds very familiar for Indonesian girls because of their well-known loose powder. While recently, come back with their sister brand, Venus, Marcks presented their newest body care product which is Anti Aging Body Serum - and thanks to my beloved Surabaya Beauty Blogger, I got chance to be invited at Venus's Beauty Gathering at Singgasana Hotel, listened and got more knowledges about how to maintain our skin with Mrs. Tri Tunggal, Dr. Linda, and Stefani Gabriela as the speakers. There, I also learned more about what exactly Body Serum is. Want to know more about it ? Please keep reading the article :)

From left to right : Vania, Ce Nessya, My Sister - Grace, Me

Mrs. Tri Tunggal, Dr. Linda, and Stefani Gabriela 

Supported by Tabloid Bintang, the talk show event was held neatly from beginning to the end. Mrs. Tri Tunggal as the representative from Venus introduced us the Anti Aging Body Serum - an innovation of body care which contains collagen and red algae that are usually used for anti aging products. Dr. Linda also talked more about how to maintain our skin since young age, how to know our skin type so we can choose our cosmetic products wisely - while Stefani Gabriela as the beauty influencer shared about some tips how she maintains her skin by healthy lifestyle. 

The event wasn't over just like that. Each of us got chance to try Venus's newest product which is body serum, along with another products : body milk, loose powder, compact powder, and facial wash. Since Venus's body serum is the newest one, I decided to just share with you my honest opinion about this product, so let's get to know more about this body serum :)

PACKAGING :

Contrast with another Venus products which always use blue for the packaging color, this body serum comes in white-red sturdy tube form, sealed with aluminium foil on the tube.

TEXTURE :

Light, slight creamy slight gel with pleasant fragrance scent.

RESULT :

Since the first time I applied this body serum on my body, I just feel like I can't stop smelling my skin, lol. Well, the scent is very nice and not too strong, also can stay for quite long time which is perfect for me. Although needs quite some while for the body serum to absorbs into skin, but once it absorbs, it doesn't feel greasy at all. Honestly, until now I still can't find the 'anti-aging' effect on my skin, but I love using this product because it moisturize and soothe my skin pretty well. Because of the light texture, I think this body serum would be perfect for any skin type.

PROS :

- Securely sealed packaging

- Light texture

- Pleasant fragrance scent

- Non-greasy

- Moisturizing and soothing

- Fit for any skin type

- Very affordable ( around IDR 22.000 / $1.5 )

CONS :

- Only comes in one size ( 100 mL )

- Need quite some while to absorbs into skin

Overall, I do recommend this product for those who is looking for affordable yet non-greasy body moisturizer. I bet this body serum would be perfect for summer holiday since it's very light but very soothing for any skin type. The good news is, we can easily find this product at any convenience store, drug store, or even online shop :)

Price : around IDR 22.000 / $1.5

Rate : 3.5 out of 5

The time has come again for the biggest annual fashion show in Surabaya which named Surabaya Fashion Parade. This event has been held for 10 years and now for the 11th times, SFP, which it usually called - is ready to jazz up Surabaya with UN11TE as the theme. UN11TE comes from French word Unité, which means the unity of various elements that will creates something unique and magnificent.

Still focusing on Indonesian culture just like last year, UN11TE is categorized into 5 themes for the fashion show : Ethnic, Cocktail, Moslem & Modest Wear, Party, and Urban & Avant Garde - that will be held for 5 days from May, 2nd - 6th at Chameleon Hall Tunjungan Plaza 6 5th floor, Surabaya. Besides fashion show, there will be various events such as competitions ( Batik Pattern Creation competition, Surabaya Fashion Designer Award, and Surabaya Model Search ), talkshow, and fashion exhibition from 40 famous clothing brands ( this one will be held in Tunjungan Plaza 6 Atrium 2nd floor ).

As a person who have been working in fashion industry for almost 3 years, SFP is literally an event that can really open my eyes about current trend in Indonesia's fashion industry, especially for Surabaya market - because actually there are lot of competent, talented local designers that really influence Surabaya people's opinion about fashion like for example Dibya from Interim Clothing who is often works with unexpected silhoutte, unique fabrics, and shift dresses style or Embran Nawawi who is very master at combining batik with modern fabrics, plays more with colors which makes every pieces are very cool and stylish. Besides them, there are many other designers whose designs are incredible as well such as Catherine Njoo, Yunita Kosasih, Mega Ma, Ajeng Cahyaning, many more - and the good news is they will participate for SFP !

Well, that's pretty much I can share about SFP 2018. For you guys who won't miss the show, check out their website here for more details about the event. I just can't wait to watch the show and feel the thrill just like what I felt since past 2 years ago ! Fyi, I am going attend the show on the second day, May, 3rd and I am going to update more about my experience there, so please stay tuned :)

FASHION SHOW SCHEDULE :

DAY 1 ( May, 2nd ) : ETHNIC 

Designers : Alphiana Chandrajani, IR Clothing, Interim Clothing, Novita Yunus, Jarit x Dru, Deden Siswanto

DAY 2 ( May, 3rd ) : COCKTAIL

Designers : Cecilia Widjaja, Winarni Widjaja, Jeanie Tandra, Marley Heart, Yuliana Huang x Uniart, Alben Ayub Andal

DAY 3 ( May, 4th ) : MOSLEM & MODEST WEAR

Designers : Raniah, Riris Ghofir, Dewi Nurshanti, Ajeng Cahyaning, Sanet Sabintang, Fiky Aisha, Eugeneffects, Neera Alatas, Fitri Aulia, Irma Intan, Sad Indah, Listya Dyan Rahayu, Elly Virgowati, Elva Fauqo, Tufiana, Laksmi, Belinda Ameliyah x Selvi Dania, Lia Siregar feat Kalyanaku, Fahima Al Chatib, Saffana.

DAY 4 ( May, 5th ) : PARTY

Designers : Catherine Njoo, Arva School of Fashion x Kaynala by Susanna Andriyanto, Nafil Apim, Ira Agustine, Project Merah Putih IFC Surabaya with Ario Anindito, Mega Ma, Diana Putri, Devy Ros.

DAY 5 ( May, 6th ) : URBAN & AVANT GARDE

Designers : Aldre, Yunita Kosasih, Stella Lewis, Bateeq, Phillip Iswardono, Agus Sunandar, Voravaj, Josephine Tan, Obib Nahrawi, Sonny Nagasurya, Sofie.


SURABAYA FASHION PARADE OFFICIAL INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT : @surabayafashionparade


UPDATE 
SURABAYA FASHION PARADE DAY 2 - COCKTAIL

As I said before, I got an VIP invitation for SFP Day 2 with "Cocktail" as the theme of the day. There are total 6 designers presented their collection in Chameleon Hall Tunjungan Plaza 6 - started from Blooms by Cecilia Widjaja, Marley Heart, Winarni Widjaja, Jeanie Tandra, Yuliani Huang x Uniart, until Alben Ayub Andal for the finale show. Without many explanations, let's check these breathtaking collection by Indonesia local designers !




BLOOMS by CECILIA WIDJAJA
Mostly work with black-gold silhouette and little statements, BLOOMS by Cecilia Widjaja pleased the audiences with the current one shoulder trend, sequins, and pencil skirt that all elegant women need!



MARLEY HEART 
Focusing on pleated see-through mesh tulle fabric, bustier, layering, with statement neck pieces, Marley Heart presented romantic nude for the runway show which very sweet yet elegant. Somehow their collection reminds me of Valentino's collection.


WINARNI WIDJAJA
Brought 'Ocean' as the theme, the collection were dominated with wave and shells silhouette as the details, shift dresses - with soft organza as the main fabrics.




JEANIE TANDRA
Slightly similar with Winarni Widjaja and Marley Heart, Jeanie Tandra presented nude color palette for her collection with the combination of satin and organza on each pieces, soft ruffles, from one shoulder until cape form.





YULIANA HUANG X UNIART
Personally, this is the most breathtaking moment for me. As you can see here, the collection has Japanese theme which bringing 'Seikaha' or blue sea wave ( popular Japanese pattern ) to the next level. Looks dark yet feminine and elegant, this collection successfully made me keep wondering on how each looks were made very specific along with the asymmetrical geometric forms and tiny details.






ALBEN AYUB ANDAL
The collection presented one tone color only - which is silver. Each gown has their own uniqueness and since the fabric itself is already pretty, touch of silver ribbon makes it even prettier !



Overall, all collection from the designers are indeed unique and very modern - also most of them are really keen into current trends which are see-through fabrics, one shoulder form, and soft colored palettes. Standing applause to all of the collection and I just can't wait to experience more of upcoming runway show !