Asikkkhhh akhirnya tiketnya dapet juga..akhirnya setelah ampir 3 tahun gak pul kam..April nanti bisa juga nengok Oma n Opanya Stephanie. Skalian mo ngerayain 1st bday-nya Stephanie disana..mudah mudahan gak ada halangan..Amin..
Tiketnya mur mer..karena tiket promo..tapi resiko tiket promo nech gak bisa ubah tanggal sama gak bisa refund..gak jadi berangkat..tiket na angus.Tapi sutralah,soalnya dah atur schedule dari jau jau hari biar gak ke cancel tiketnya. Tinggal Papanya Stephanie yang blum beli nech..abis susah atur jadwal dianya..katanya kerjaan dikantor lagi bjibun,so keputusannya ntar Minggu mo bli tiket yang promo or yang normal biar bisa ubah2 tanggal.Lumayan beda jauh sech harganya ampir 300-san bedanya..sayang kan duitnya.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Matahari kemana yak?
Dah hampir seminggu ini Mataharinya gak kliatan,sembunyi dimana ya?
Ini karena musim ujan yang blum juga brenti brenti,tiap ari ujan..,untungnya anginnya dah gak ikutan..suka serem kalo angin plus ujan.
Ini karena musim ujan yang blum juga brenti brenti,tiap ari ujan..,untungnya anginnya dah gak ikutan..suka serem kalo angin plus ujan.
Stephanie's First Step
Hari ini Stephanie dah bisa belajar jalan sendiri, biasanya pake baby walker tapi pagi ini di jalan sendiri..baru 2 - 3 langkah sech..tapi seneng banget liatnya. Kalo berdiri juga udah bisa sendiri,dia dah bisa jaga keseimbangan he..he senengnya. Memang masih agak takut takut Stephanienya..tapi jia yo Stephanie..biar nanti klo mo ketemu Opa sama Oma,Stephanie dah pinter jalan.
Monday, February 25, 2008
10 month already
Hari ini Stephanie usianya dah 10 bulan. Makin lutju, makin pinter..sama makin gendut ;).Gak berasa udah gede...kayaknya baru kemaren ngelahirinnya he he ;)
Here's some pict of her.Umurnya blum sehari nech.Masih umur 7 jam :)
Thanks God, Stephanie tuch jarang banget sakit..paling - paling kalo pilek..idungnya meler - meler gitu tapi biasanya cuma 1 hari gak pernah lebih. Jangan sampai sakitlah..sehat sehat terus ya Ce. Giginya dah 4 sekarang,dan dah bisa berdiri sendiri cuman jalannya aja masih nyamping sambil megang dinding..
Dah bisa bilang mama, papa ,tika ( nama pembokat ;) ), mamam, sama kalo mo mandi dah bisa bilang di..di.
Suka banget sama yang namanya telepon sama handphone. Kadang kalo telpon rumah ato handphone bunyi dianya yang ngomong " ao " haloo artinya :). Papanya lagi terima telepon dia juga ikutan bilang " ao ". Apa aja yang dia pegang dirapetin ketelinganya terus bilang " ao " so funny... :)
Dan dia tau aja kalo dah mo mandi..abis dibukain baju..dia dah ajak jalan ke kamar mandi..lutju banget, en kalo mandi..dia tau urutannya..abis bersihin muka pake waslap..keramas, baru badan di mandiin,nah abis itu dia masukin sendiri kakinya ke bak mandi..waktunya berendam horeeee. Makanya agak agak susah kalo mo dikeluar kamar mandi..sukanya berendam lama - lama..wew nanti masuk angin Ce. Sekarang mandinya kalo pagi air dingin he he sama diguyur dari kepala..bukannya nangis malah senang..sore juga mandinya air dingin..tapi lately mandi air panas terus karena hawa udara di jakarta dingin teruzzz..akibat musim ujan.... :(
Beruntung banget Stephanie tuch gak suka milih milih makanan..apa aja yang dibuatin mamanya dia mau makan..dan selalu abiz.Gak heran umur 10 bulan beratnya dah 10,8 kg.
Makanya klo ketemu orang sering ditanyain..dah setahun ya?.
Suka banget main hide and seek sama papanya. Klo udah main..ketawanya itu loh..she's loved that.
Here's some pict of her...
Sehat selalu, tumbuh jadi anak yang penuh cinta kasih ya Stephanie.
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Here's some pict of her.Umurnya blum sehari nech.Masih umur 7 jam :)
Thanks God, Stephanie tuch jarang banget sakit..paling - paling kalo pilek..idungnya meler - meler gitu tapi biasanya cuma 1 hari gak pernah lebih. Jangan sampai sakitlah..sehat sehat terus ya Ce. Giginya dah 4 sekarang,dan dah bisa berdiri sendiri cuman jalannya aja masih nyamping sambil megang dinding..
Dah bisa bilang mama, papa ,tika ( nama pembokat ;) ), mamam, sama kalo mo mandi dah bisa bilang di..di.
Suka banget sama yang namanya telepon sama handphone. Kadang kalo telpon rumah ato handphone bunyi dianya yang ngomong " ao " haloo artinya :). Papanya lagi terima telepon dia juga ikutan bilang " ao ". Apa aja yang dia pegang dirapetin ketelinganya terus bilang " ao " so funny... :)
Dan dia tau aja kalo dah mo mandi..abis dibukain baju..dia dah ajak jalan ke kamar mandi..lutju banget, en kalo mandi..dia tau urutannya..abis bersihin muka pake waslap..keramas, baru badan di mandiin,nah abis itu dia masukin sendiri kakinya ke bak mandi..waktunya berendam horeeee. Makanya agak agak susah kalo mo dikeluar kamar mandi..sukanya berendam lama - lama..wew nanti masuk angin Ce. Sekarang mandinya kalo pagi air dingin he he sama diguyur dari kepala..bukannya nangis malah senang..sore juga mandinya air dingin..tapi lately mandi air panas terus karena hawa udara di jakarta dingin teruzzz..akibat musim ujan.... :(
Beruntung banget Stephanie tuch gak suka milih milih makanan..apa aja yang dibuatin mamanya dia mau makan..dan selalu abiz.Gak heran umur 10 bulan beratnya dah 10,8 kg.
Makanya klo ketemu orang sering ditanyain..dah setahun ya?.
Suka banget main hide and seek sama papanya. Klo udah main..ketawanya itu loh..she's loved that.
Here's some pict of her...
Sehat selalu, tumbuh jadi anak yang penuh cinta kasih ya Stephanie.
Tuhan Memberkati Selalu
Dollzz
Weekend kemaren jalan jalan ke CL,mampir bentar ke toko pernak pernik..eh ada yang lucu.Kebetulan nech agak agak nge-fanz sama " Piggy " , ada tempat tissue warna mer mud and kebeneran juga bentuk depannya kayak Pig.Awalnya sech gak begitu suka sama Pig, tapi kebeneran si cece lahirnya pas tahun be a be i,yang kata orang tahun hoki ;)
So, sekarang dirumah dah ada beberapa piggy dolz ..ampe gantungan hp. Sebenarnya sech seru seruan aja..abiz lucu bentuknya mer med and bodynya ndutzz.
Pas dah mo kluar dari toko,si Stephanie..nunjuk ke arah boneka teddy bear yang mungil bentuknya..ya sud skalian dech dibeli.
So, sekarang dirumah dah ada beberapa piggy dolz ..ampe gantungan hp. Sebenarnya sech seru seruan aja..abiz lucu bentuknya mer med and bodynya ndutzz.
Pas dah mo kluar dari toko,si Stephanie..nunjuk ke arah boneka teddy bear yang mungil bentuknya..ya sud skalian dech dibeli.
Friday, February 22, 2008
Potty Training - Essential Tips for an Easy Time Training Your Children
Here’s the straight poop on potty training for parents facing the biggest bowl challenge of their parenting careers (so far):
Potty training requires patience – the kind that would qualify you for canonization. Setbacks, challenges, back-sliding and accidents are all normal, even for children who do “potty train in one day,” Crane says. Losing patience with your child or the process will only further frustrate you and upset your child, possibly to the point of rejecting the potty altogether.
Recognize the signs that your child is ready to be potty trained. If she dances, jumps up and down or grabs her private parts when she has to go, or pulls at her diaper when she’s soiled it, she may be ready to start training. She’ll also need to be able to stay clean and dry for three to five hours at a time. If she doesn’t show the signs, don’t push it. Waiting until the child is ready means better chances of success.
Making it fun can make your child more successful. Toddlers love to play and imagine, so turning the process into a game – one that involves incentives and rewards – can help, Crane says. Toddlers are less likely to resist if they enjoy the process, which is why the author’s “Potty Party” concept has proved popular with many parents and kids. Follow up the fun strategy with strong doses of positive reinforcement in the form of praise and rewards.
Be sure the potty fits the child. Most toddlers are too small to safely use adult toilets and it’s not unusual for them to be afraid to even try. Training potties to the rescue. Sure they’re conspicuous in your powder room and cleaning them can be worse than cleaning an adult toilet. But the scaled-down size of a training potty enhances the child’s safety and suits their sense of self better than an intimidating adult toilet.
Crane favors the Boon Potty Bench. “At just 7 inches high, it’s the perfect height for a toddler’s comfort level and the two enclosed side storage spaces come in handy for organizing potty training supplies,” she says. “It’s also easy to clean. The bowl part is a drawer that slides out quickly and easily. Dump it, clean it and slide it back into place.” The bench is available at Babies “R” Us and other retailers nationwide.
“Parents should remember not to stress themselves or their child over potty training,” Crane advises. “Your child will learn to use the potty at his own pace and in his own way.”
And when he does, don’t be embarrassed if you find yourself a little choked up as your child leaves his diapers – and babyhood – behind.
Potty training requires patience – the kind that would qualify you for canonization. Setbacks, challenges, back-sliding and accidents are all normal, even for children who do “potty train in one day,” Crane says. Losing patience with your child or the process will only further frustrate you and upset your child, possibly to the point of rejecting the potty altogether.
Recognize the signs that your child is ready to be potty trained. If she dances, jumps up and down or grabs her private parts when she has to go, or pulls at her diaper when she’s soiled it, she may be ready to start training. She’ll also need to be able to stay clean and dry for three to five hours at a time. If she doesn’t show the signs, don’t push it. Waiting until the child is ready means better chances of success.
Making it fun can make your child more successful. Toddlers love to play and imagine, so turning the process into a game – one that involves incentives and rewards – can help, Crane says. Toddlers are less likely to resist if they enjoy the process, which is why the author’s “Potty Party” concept has proved popular with many parents and kids. Follow up the fun strategy with strong doses of positive reinforcement in the form of praise and rewards.
Be sure the potty fits the child. Most toddlers are too small to safely use adult toilets and it’s not unusual for them to be afraid to even try. Training potties to the rescue. Sure they’re conspicuous in your powder room and cleaning them can be worse than cleaning an adult toilet. But the scaled-down size of a training potty enhances the child’s safety and suits their sense of self better than an intimidating adult toilet.
Crane favors the Boon Potty Bench. “At just 7 inches high, it’s the perfect height for a toddler’s comfort level and the two enclosed side storage spaces come in handy for organizing potty training supplies,” she says. “It’s also easy to clean. The bowl part is a drawer that slides out quickly and easily. Dump it, clean it and slide it back into place.” The bench is available at Babies “R” Us and other retailers nationwide.
“Parents should remember not to stress themselves or their child over potty training,” Crane advises. “Your child will learn to use the potty at his own pace and in his own way.”
And when he does, don’t be embarrassed if you find yourself a little choked up as your child leaves his diapers – and babyhood – behind.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Anginnyaaaaaaaa...OMG
Tadi subuh kaget bangun..kirain ada apaan..soalnya bunyinya kenceng banget.
Ternyata hujan plus angin yang kuenceng banget..ampe kayaknya atap rumah mo ke angkat saking kencengnya...takut banget soalnya si Axiang gak dirumah lagi keluar kota..adanya cuman si 2 mba itu,dirikuw and stephanie,gak ada yang laki...ampe gak bisa tidur..takut banjir juga :(
Abis rada rada trauma gitu sama hujan..karna taon kemaren itu sempat kebanjiran.
Udara emang gak bersahabat lately,apa ini efek global warming ya?
Mudah mudahan aja gak berlangsung lama.
Pagi tadi telepon sepupu, katanya pot pot bunga dirumahnya pada jatoh n pecah karena angin sama ujan yang gede tadi subuh.
Kekuatan alam itu gak ada yang bisa memprediksi..manusia sech boleh mengira - mengira..tapi gak ada yang bisa melawan kekuatan alam.
Banyak - banyak berdoa aja.
Ternyata hujan plus angin yang kuenceng banget..ampe kayaknya atap rumah mo ke angkat saking kencengnya...takut banget soalnya si Axiang gak dirumah lagi keluar kota..adanya cuman si 2 mba itu,dirikuw and stephanie,gak ada yang laki...ampe gak bisa tidur..takut banjir juga :(
Abis rada rada trauma gitu sama hujan..karna taon kemaren itu sempat kebanjiran.
Udara emang gak bersahabat lately,apa ini efek global warming ya?
Mudah mudahan aja gak berlangsung lama.
Pagi tadi telepon sepupu, katanya pot pot bunga dirumahnya pada jatoh n pecah karena angin sama ujan yang gede tadi subuh.
Kekuatan alam itu gak ada yang bisa memprediksi..manusia sech boleh mengira - mengira..tapi gak ada yang bisa melawan kekuatan alam.
Banyak - banyak berdoa aja.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Cute Lamp
Kemaren jalan - jalan ke BJ Home di LTC Glodok, ada lampu hias yang lutju..dibeli dech, padahal kesono cuman buat liat liat a k a cuci mata..eh yang ada blanja juga..
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Biar Stephanie cepat pintar.....
Waktu balik dari Taman Anggrek papa beliin Cece ini nich :
trus dipasangin sama Mama dikamar..jadinya seperti ini :
trus dipasangin sama Mama dikamar..jadinya seperti ini :
Friday, February 15, 2008
Helping Children Manage Their Toys
Wow, kids today certainly do have a lot of toys. Big toys, little toys, games and sets with tons of pieces... many of our children have so many toys that it can be difficult to walk through a room after a busy day of play. While children should learn to pick up their toys to avoid injury to other family members and to avoid losing toys, the task can be a bit overwhelming, especially for little ones.
There are some ways to make things easier.
First, a large toy box should only be used for large toys. If all the toys go into the box, your children will likely empty the entire toy box looking for specific items.
Instead, keep sets with lots of pieces, or small items like Lego's or Matchbox Cars, in smaller containers. Even if you then place the smaller containers into the toy box, at least everything is separated.
Your children can simply remove the box that contains the items he or she wants to play with, and return everything to the proper container when finished playing. It makes for neater rooms, happier moms and dads, and happier children because they won't lose important items so often.
Another step is to help children get into the habit of putting away one thing before getting anything else out. If he or she is done playing Lego's, they should all be picked up before your child brings out another toy or game. It will take some effort on your part at first. You will need to remind your child often, but soon things will become much more organized.
There are some ways to make things easier.
First, a large toy box should only be used for large toys. If all the toys go into the box, your children will likely empty the entire toy box looking for specific items.
Instead, keep sets with lots of pieces, or small items like Lego's or Matchbox Cars, in smaller containers. Even if you then place the smaller containers into the toy box, at least everything is separated.
Your children can simply remove the box that contains the items he or she wants to play with, and return everything to the proper container when finished playing. It makes for neater rooms, happier moms and dads, and happier children because they won't lose important items so often.
Another step is to help children get into the habit of putting away one thing before getting anything else out. If he or she is done playing Lego's, they should all be picked up before your child brings out another toy or game. It will take some effort on your part at first. You will need to remind your child often, but soon things will become much more organized.
Must Haves for Your Makeup Bag
When it comes to cosmetics, there are so many different types and brands out there that it can be overwhelming when trying to choose what's right for you. Luckily, there are some tried and true basics that can work for everyone. If you're thinking about stocking your makeup bag (or kit, case, drawer or whatever you use to store your cosmetics) then check out our top picks for must have makeup!
Primer: A fairly new addition to the makeup world is primer. With primer, you can prepare the surface of the skin for makeup application. When applied to clean, dry skin, primer creates a smooth and even surface that's ready for cosmetics. You'll find that primer helps your makeup last longer and go on more evenly.
A top pick: Smashbox Photo Finish Primer.
Foundation: Everyone needs the perfect foundation. There are foundations for every possible skin tone and type. It's crucial to choose the closest color to your skin tone. If your foundation is too dark, it will leave your skin orangey. If it's too light, your skin might have a greyish cast. Foundation comes in coverage from very sheer to opaque. One fantastic foundation to try is Models Prefer Perfect Match Foundation, which can be adjusted to suit any possible skin tone.
Concealer: Concealer works to cover blemishes and dark circles. Some women prefer to apply it under foundation, while some prefer to apply it on top. When using concealer, use your finger and pat into the skin with a stippling motion. Repeat until you reach the desired level of coverage. One great concealer for any skin type is Maybelline Cover Stick. It's cheap but extremely effective and a must-have for any makeup bag.
Blush: You can find blush in powder, cream, gel, or stick form. Powder is the easiest to apply, but cream gives a more natural flush. Many people love gel and stick blushes as well. Bonnie Bell makes the best gel blushes found anywhere, while Stila Convertible Color is a cream blush that can be used all over the face. Seeking a powder blush that looks fantastic on everyone? Try Milani Luminous, a peachy-pink shade that imparts a gorgeous glow to any skin tone.
Eye Shadow: Neutral eye shadows in tones like tan, taupe, beige, champagne, gold, and toffee go with every skin tone and eye color. Try a coordinating quad Cover Girl Eye Enhancers in Coffee Shop. Use the lightest color on the browbone, the second lightest on the lids, the medium shade in the crease and the darkest shade as a liner. To turn any powder eyeshadow into a long-lasting gel liner, try Liquif-Eye by Too Faced.
Eye Liner: When it comes to eye liner, you cannot go wrong with black. Try a black liner in pencil form for easy lining or go with a liquid pen liner for a sharp line. There are also great gel based eyeliners that can be applied with a brush, such as MAC Fluidline Eye Liner Gel.
Mascara: Once again, black is the color of choice for universally flattering mascara. For the thickest, longest lashes possible, curl lashes prior to mascara application. Then, apply two coats of a good mascara like Bare Escentuals Big Tease mascara in Black.
Lip Gloss: Lip gloss is quickly becoming a replacement for lipstick in makeup bags everywhere. Some glosses provide only a hint of color or none at all, while others can be completely opaque. For a great gloss that looks beautiful on anyone, try Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Gloss in Nude Lustre.
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Primer: A fairly new addition to the makeup world is primer. With primer, you can prepare the surface of the skin for makeup application. When applied to clean, dry skin, primer creates a smooth and even surface that's ready for cosmetics. You'll find that primer helps your makeup last longer and go on more evenly.
A top pick: Smashbox Photo Finish Primer.
Foundation: Everyone needs the perfect foundation. There are foundations for every possible skin tone and type. It's crucial to choose the closest color to your skin tone. If your foundation is too dark, it will leave your skin orangey. If it's too light, your skin might have a greyish cast. Foundation comes in coverage from very sheer to opaque. One fantastic foundation to try is Models Prefer Perfect Match Foundation, which can be adjusted to suit any possible skin tone.
Concealer: Concealer works to cover blemishes and dark circles. Some women prefer to apply it under foundation, while some prefer to apply it on top. When using concealer, use your finger and pat into the skin with a stippling motion. Repeat until you reach the desired level of coverage. One great concealer for any skin type is Maybelline Cover Stick. It's cheap but extremely effective and a must-have for any makeup bag.
Blush: You can find blush in powder, cream, gel, or stick form. Powder is the easiest to apply, but cream gives a more natural flush. Many people love gel and stick blushes as well. Bonnie Bell makes the best gel blushes found anywhere, while Stila Convertible Color is a cream blush that can be used all over the face. Seeking a powder blush that looks fantastic on everyone? Try Milani Luminous, a peachy-pink shade that imparts a gorgeous glow to any skin tone.
Eye Shadow: Neutral eye shadows in tones like tan, taupe, beige, champagne, gold, and toffee go with every skin tone and eye color. Try a coordinating quad Cover Girl Eye Enhancers in Coffee Shop. Use the lightest color on the browbone, the second lightest on the lids, the medium shade in the crease and the darkest shade as a liner. To turn any powder eyeshadow into a long-lasting gel liner, try Liquif-Eye by Too Faced.
Eye Liner: When it comes to eye liner, you cannot go wrong with black. Try a black liner in pencil form for easy lining or go with a liquid pen liner for a sharp line. There are also great gel based eyeliners that can be applied with a brush, such as MAC Fluidline Eye Liner Gel.
Mascara: Once again, black is the color of choice for universally flattering mascara. For the thickest, longest lashes possible, curl lashes prior to mascara application. Then, apply two coats of a good mascara like Bare Escentuals Big Tease mascara in Black.
Lip Gloss: Lip gloss is quickly becoming a replacement for lipstick in makeup bags everywhere. Some glosses provide only a hint of color or none at all, while others can be completely opaque. For a great gloss that looks beautiful on anyone, try Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Gloss in Nude Lustre.
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Stylize Your Wardrobe
5 ways to make the most of what you already own
If you're anything like Lovergirl, you have a closet jam-packed with clothes of all shapes and sizes, and NOTHING to wear! The very best example of this is jeans. Twenty-five pairs and none that look perfect a panoramic view of your closet includes Jeans-From-High-School, your Skinny/Normal/Fat Jeans, and Maternity Jeans - you get the picture. Here's Lovergirl's top five suggestions to make the clothes you feel and look GREAT in come to the forefront of the jumble you call your wardrobe.
#1 TRY EVERYTHING ON - EVERY SINGLE THING!
Be vicious. Take every single thing out of your closet and put it on. Look at it in the mirror, and give your honest, unbiased opinion. If it doesn't fit, pitch it. I don't care if you are losing weight - by the time you get into it again, it will be out of style, and you will want something new anyway. This could hurt a little, but be brave. Think of it as a psychological exercise in self-actualization. I will never again fit into these jeans, and that is OK with me. Say it until you believe it. This is the hardest step, and you will feel much better when its over.
#2 IF YOU HAVEN'T WORN IT FOR A YEAR, GET RID OF IT!
Say goodbye and good riddance to some of those shopping mistakes - like the bright yellow peasant blouse you bought when you were in the cowgirl stage, and when you bought into the leggings trend - bad decisions, but hey, you're human! If you think it still has some life in it, like a long skirt you could shorten to the oh-so-current mid-length, attempt to alter it - you have nothing to lose. Try donating all usable items in good condition to your local women's shelter.
#3 CREATE A SMALL SECTION OF SPECIALS
The sexy dress you wore the night you got engaged (hey, it worked, didn't it!) - the fantastic stilettos you bought on the whirlwind NYC shopping trip (you cant walk in them, but, oh man, they look so hot!) - the rhinestone belt from Vegas (its been around the block too, ok?!). You are allowed to keep these, and add items to this special section of your closet which you deem worthy (the first jeans you were able to zip up post-pregnancy do NOT count). To quote a fashion icon, Cynthia Rowley A persons closet is like a scrapbook. When you take something out of it, you think about all the good times wearing that item (as quoted in InStyle, March 2005).
#4- MAKE A DETAILED LIST OF REPLACEMENTS
You count four white t-shirts, and they all have stains? Pitch every single one (no, you are not allowed to keep them for PJs) and spend the $15 on a brand-new one. Make sure it fits you perfectly, and you will wear it under everything, dress or casual. Do you have twelve pairs of black pants, and still not the perfect, 365 days a year style? Get rid of all of them (painful, I know - be brave). If you cant bear to give away perfectly good (if only slightly last year) styles, sell them online and use the proceeds to buy THE perfect pair, even if it sets you back a few hun. Ditto for all your denims. These are the basics that will make all your funky jackets and camis, which are so NOW, look so RIGHT. This is the FUN part, so get goin', girl...GO SHOPPING!
#5 PUT THE WINNERS BACK INTO YOUR CLOSET AND EVALUATE!
Now, what you have left, after reliving your glory days, intermittent crying jags and laughing fits, and some tough soul-searching, is the Best of the Best the epitome of the Fashion Called You! This will become the basis for your signature style - pieces that make you feel great, pretty, sexy, smart - who knew fashion could be such a pick-me-up. If there's not much left, you know what to do (Can you say..."Little Brown Bag"!) Each season, use your pin money (aka your secret stash) to pick up some inexpensive pieces in the latest and greatest colors and styles to round out and extend the life of your basics. Voila - you finally have SOMETHING to wear!
By :woman.com
If you're anything like Lovergirl, you have a closet jam-packed with clothes of all shapes and sizes, and NOTHING to wear! The very best example of this is jeans. Twenty-five pairs and none that look perfect a panoramic view of your closet includes Jeans-From-High-School, your Skinny/Normal/Fat Jeans, and Maternity Jeans - you get the picture. Here's Lovergirl's top five suggestions to make the clothes you feel and look GREAT in come to the forefront of the jumble you call your wardrobe.
#1 TRY EVERYTHING ON - EVERY SINGLE THING!
Be vicious. Take every single thing out of your closet and put it on. Look at it in the mirror, and give your honest, unbiased opinion. If it doesn't fit, pitch it. I don't care if you are losing weight - by the time you get into it again, it will be out of style, and you will want something new anyway. This could hurt a little, but be brave. Think of it as a psychological exercise in self-actualization. I will never again fit into these jeans, and that is OK with me. Say it until you believe it. This is the hardest step, and you will feel much better when its over.
#2 IF YOU HAVEN'T WORN IT FOR A YEAR, GET RID OF IT!
Say goodbye and good riddance to some of those shopping mistakes - like the bright yellow peasant blouse you bought when you were in the cowgirl stage, and when you bought into the leggings trend - bad decisions, but hey, you're human! If you think it still has some life in it, like a long skirt you could shorten to the oh-so-current mid-length, attempt to alter it - you have nothing to lose. Try donating all usable items in good condition to your local women's shelter.
#3 CREATE A SMALL SECTION OF SPECIALS
The sexy dress you wore the night you got engaged (hey, it worked, didn't it!) - the fantastic stilettos you bought on the whirlwind NYC shopping trip (you cant walk in them, but, oh man, they look so hot!) - the rhinestone belt from Vegas (its been around the block too, ok?!). You are allowed to keep these, and add items to this special section of your closet which you deem worthy (the first jeans you were able to zip up post-pregnancy do NOT count). To quote a fashion icon, Cynthia Rowley A persons closet is like a scrapbook. When you take something out of it, you think about all the good times wearing that item (as quoted in InStyle, March 2005).
#4- MAKE A DETAILED LIST OF REPLACEMENTS
You count four white t-shirts, and they all have stains? Pitch every single one (no, you are not allowed to keep them for PJs) and spend the $15 on a brand-new one. Make sure it fits you perfectly, and you will wear it under everything, dress or casual. Do you have twelve pairs of black pants, and still not the perfect, 365 days a year style? Get rid of all of them (painful, I know - be brave). If you cant bear to give away perfectly good (if only slightly last year) styles, sell them online and use the proceeds to buy THE perfect pair, even if it sets you back a few hun. Ditto for all your denims. These are the basics that will make all your funky jackets and camis, which are so NOW, look so RIGHT. This is the FUN part, so get goin', girl...GO SHOPPING!
#5 PUT THE WINNERS BACK INTO YOUR CLOSET AND EVALUATE!
Now, what you have left, after reliving your glory days, intermittent crying jags and laughing fits, and some tough soul-searching, is the Best of the Best the epitome of the Fashion Called You! This will become the basis for your signature style - pieces that make you feel great, pretty, sexy, smart - who knew fashion could be such a pick-me-up. If there's not much left, you know what to do (Can you say..."Little Brown Bag"!) Each season, use your pin money (aka your secret stash) to pick up some inexpensive pieces in the latest and greatest colors and styles to round out and extend the life of your basics. Voila - you finally have SOMETHING to wear!
By :woman.com
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Monday, February 11, 2008
Photo Shoot at M & B Magazine
Hari ini sesuai janji dengan M & B, Stephanie dan dirikuw juga beberapa ibu dan babynya mau difoto di M & B, jam 2.30 nyampe juga di kantornya M & B. ternyata beberapa mama dah ada disana, semuanya pake baju ungu truz anak - anaknya pake atasan warna putih.
Jam 4.30 baru kelar,capek juga sech, but its fun.
Ini foto blogger moms with Ibu. Erna dan Ibu Intan from Mother and Baby Magazine.
Gak sabar mo liat hasil fotonya di majalah M & B.
Cheong Sam & Orange
Imlek dah lewat,tapi gak ada salahnya nge-post foto na Stephanie yang masih bernuansa Imlek.
Sunday, February 10, 2008
While You Were Sleeping
Makin hari makin nge-gemesin n lutju adja si Stephanie.
Liat aja nech gaya tidurnya..kayak preman cap katak, sambil moto pun ketawa....
Stephanie's Bathroom Squad
Kemarin jalan - jalan ke MangDu,dah lama kayak na gak kesana kebeneran suami mau beli peralatan buat wnet sama lagi nyari - nyari notebook baru buat kantor na. Pas banget mau sekalian nyari baju buat Stephanie, soalnya ada majalah yang mo motoin buat masuk disalah satu rubrik majalah tersebut. Skalian juga nech, nyari baju buat diriku.
Dah jalan kesono kemari akhirnya ketemu juga baju yang dicari..buset dah bajunya Stephanie 2 kali lipet mahal na dari pada baju mak-nya.. ck ck ck. Tapi sutralah buat foto dimajalah ini..kapan lagi masuk majalah he he. Abis nyari baju..eh kayak na ada spatu yang lutju tuch..murmer lagi..mayan buat pake ke acara yang non formal a k a jalan - jalan.
Pas dah mau ke luar ke arah harco lewat jembatan itc..ada yang lutju juga tuch..bebek warna kuning, mayan nech buat teman mandinya Stephanie. Kayaknya hari ini banyak kata lumayan na yak?? Lumayan abisin duit juga :(
Friday, February 8, 2008
Dokumen Rahasia CIA tentang penyerbuan ke Indonesia
Sebuah dokumen berklasifikasi sangat rahasia (TOP SECRET) bocor ke tangan wartawan. Dokumen ini adalah laporan CIA kepada Pentagon yang sebenarnya akan diteruskan ke Gedung Putih.Menurut dokumen tsb, setelah Irak , Indonesia akan jadi sasaranberikutnya.
Tapi intel2 CIA yang lebih dahulu diterjunkan ke Indonesia, menyimpulkan bahwa jika diteruskan maka perang tsb akan menjadi sangat mahal biayanya dan dipastikan AS akan menderita banyak kerugian.Ini isi dokumen yang telah diterjemahkan unofficial ke dalam BahasaIndonesia:
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Kepada Yth.
Kepala Staf GabunganJenderal Richard Myers
Tembusan: Direktur CIA
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Rencana penyerangan ke Indonesia sebaiknya dipertimbangkan lagimengingat mahalnya biaya yang akan timbul dari peperangan tersebut.Berikut data-datanya:
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Begitu memasuki perairan, Armada ketujuh kita akan dihadang pihakBea Cukai karena membawa masuk senjata api dan peralatan tanpa suratizin dari pemerintah RI. Ini berarti kita harus menyediakan "uangdamai". Coba hitung berapa besarnya jika peralatan yang dibawasedemikian banyak.
Kemudian bila kita mendirikan base camp militer , bisa ditebak disekitar base camp pasti akan banyak dikelilingi tukang bakso, tukang eskelapa,lapak VCD bajakan, sampai obral celana dalam Rp 10.000 dapat 3.Belum terhitung jika pedagang komedi puter juga ikut mangkal di sekitarbase camp.
Kemudian kendaraan tempur serta tank-tank lapis baja yang diparkir dekatbase camp akan dikenakan retribusi parkir oleh petugas dari dinasperparkiran daerah maupun preman-preman sekitar.
Jika dua jampertama dikenakan Rp 10.000 (tarif untuk orang bule), berapa yang harus dibayar oleh pemerintah AS jika kendaraan harus parkir sebulan atausetahun lebih seperti di Irak sekarang ini.Belum lagi pengusaha parkir swasta yang bisa melobi Gubernur FauziBowo untuk menaikkan tarif parkir. Lobi itu sangat mulus karena salahsatu komisaris di sebuah perusahaan parkir terbesar di Jakarta itua dalah mantan pejabat tinggi.
Belum lagi di sepanjang jalan menuju lokasi base camp kita harusmenghadapi para "Pak Ogah" yang berlagak mengatur jalan sambil memungutbiaya dari kendaraan yang memutar. Bisa dibayangkan berapa recehan yangharus disiapkan jika harus melakukan operasitempur menuju pusat-pusat musuh seperti Cilangkap.
Dari TanjungPriok (pelabuhan tempat Kapal induk merapat dan lokasi pasukanmendarat) ke Cilangkap saja ada berapa pertigaan, perempatan danputaran.Suatu kerepotan besar jika rombongan pasukan harus berkonvoi.Karena konvoi yang berjalan lambat pasti akan dihampiri para pengamen,dan anak-anak jalanan.Ini berarti harus mengeluarkan recehan lagi.
Belum lagi jika di jalan bertemu polisi bokek, udah pasti kenasemprit karena konvoi tanpa izin terlebih dahulu. Bayangkan berapa uangdamai yang harus dikeluarkan untuk polantas-polantas itu.Itu baru polantas Pak Myers. Belum petugas DLLAJ. Anda harus melihat sendiri bagaimana mereka beraksi. Kendaraan2 dan tank2 itu kanbelum di kir. Itu pertanda buruk. Setiap kali kir, berapa uang yangharus kita keluarkan untuk membayar yang resmi dan tidak resmi.
Belum lagi kalau mau menyerbu KODAM di daerah lain. Kita harus melewati jembatan Timbang milik DLLAJ.Siapkan saja uang pelicin yang lebih banyak.Di base camp militer , tentara AS sudah pasti tidak bisa tidurnyenyak, karena banyak nyamuk akibat sangat tidak higienisnyalingkungan sekitar. Ini bisa dibasmi dengan penyemprotan dari dinaskesehatan.
Lagi-lagi harus menyiapkan amplop untuk mereka.Tentara AS juga nggak bisa jauh2 dari peralatan perangnya, karenadisekitar base camp sudah mengintai pedagang besi loakan yang siapmempreteli peralatan perang canggih yang kita bawa. Kurang waspada sedikit saja, tank Abrams kebanggaan kita bakal siap dikiloin.Belum lagi para pencuri kendaraan bermotor yang sudah siap beraksidengan kunci T-nya bakal merebut jip-jip perang kita yang kalaudidempul dan cat ulang bisa dijual ke pasar gelap atau pasar spare parthasil curian ranmor di Cinangka.
Peralatan telekomunikasi kita, yang menjadi alat vital dalampertempuran, juga harus dijaga ketat, karena bandit kapak merah sudahmengincar peralatan itu.Di samping itu juga ada aturan wajib lapor kalau bawa tamu jikalebih dari 1 x 24 jam, dan harus izin RT setempat. Belum RW dankelurahan. Berapa banyak meja yang harus dilalui dengan amplopan.
Membayangkan ini semua, kami mewakili intel CIA di lapangan sepakat untukmeninjau ulang rencana penyerangan ke Indonesia .
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Valentine's Day Gift Ideas
Valentine's Day is a wonderful time to show someone your heartfelt emotions. What other way to do that than present them with a thoughtful gift? But choosing a gift is right where we tend to get stuck. With the shops full of every imaginable thing tweaked to form a heart shape and drizzled with red paint, there is little doubt that you are left confused deciding upon an original gift ideas.
To help you with your gift giving this Valentine's Day, we have created a list of gift ideas. Most of them are followed by links to websites where you can buy them online. The gift ideas that follow are sure to help you quickly choose a great gift ideal for the one you love.
1. Flowers - Be it roses, or any other Flower Bouquets in pretty shades of red and pinks, will forever remain on the top of the list. Take time to choose a greeting card that truly reflects your feelings and gift it along with the flowers. And if you are not too low on your budget, choose another gift from this list and gift it along with flowers.
2. Chocolates - Chocolates and Love go hand in hand. All stores you visit are sure to stock heart-shaped chocolates in every price range for Valentine's Day. When buying chocolates, pay attention to its packaging as well. Heart-shaped boxes tied with red ribbon are most sought-after.
3. Innerwear - Lingerie, Men's underwear, nightwear etc. make sensual Valentine's day gifts. You can insist upon wearing the gifted innerwear after your romantic dinner ends.
4. Bath & Body - Men and Women both share a love for bath and body products. Bath and body products are a great way to pamper yourself and hence they make very romantic gifts. Special soaps in heart or rose shapes look very lovely as gifts.
5. Jewelry - Diamonds will not fail to bring sparkle in the eyes of your sweetheart but other jewelry items, jeweled watches, bracelets etc. are also very good keepsakes.
6. Teddy Bears - Cuddly teddy bears make great Valentine's Day gifts. Long after Valentine's Day is gone, the teddy bears will still remain to speak of your love for your sweetheart. Most teddy bear companies make special Valentine's Day themed bears carrying cute love messages.
7. Candles & Potpourri - Lightly perfumed candles and lavender or rose scented potpourri will make a pretty gift for the host/hostess of the romantic candlelight dinner on the evening of Valentine's Day. You can group rose-perfumed candles, potpourri sachets along with a bouquet of roses for an elegant gift.
8. Spa or Salon Coupons - Gift your sweetheart a day at the spa or a massage or any other relaxing beauty treatment at the salon. You can gift them a coupon for any such service in an attractive envelope.
9. Books - A classic romantic novel, a current romantic best-seller, a poetry book or any other interesting coffee-table book is always a nice gift to receive. Stay clear of sci-fi and action titles as they will not help set the mood for the evening.
10. Wine - If invited to a romantic dinner for two, your best host/hostess gift will be some fine champagne or other liquor of your choice. Take it with you along with long-stemmed roses and/or a card or a lovely evening dress/shirt which can be worn by your sweetheart that evening.
By.Womandotcom
To help you with your gift giving this Valentine's Day, we have created a list of gift ideas. Most of them are followed by links to websites where you can buy them online. The gift ideas that follow are sure to help you quickly choose a great gift ideal for the one you love.
1. Flowers - Be it roses, or any other Flower Bouquets in pretty shades of red and pinks, will forever remain on the top of the list. Take time to choose a greeting card that truly reflects your feelings and gift it along with the flowers. And if you are not too low on your budget, choose another gift from this list and gift it along with flowers.
2. Chocolates - Chocolates and Love go hand in hand. All stores you visit are sure to stock heart-shaped chocolates in every price range for Valentine's Day. When buying chocolates, pay attention to its packaging as well. Heart-shaped boxes tied with red ribbon are most sought-after.
3. Innerwear - Lingerie, Men's underwear, nightwear etc. make sensual Valentine's day gifts. You can insist upon wearing the gifted innerwear after your romantic dinner ends.
4. Bath & Body - Men and Women both share a love for bath and body products. Bath and body products are a great way to pamper yourself and hence they make very romantic gifts. Special soaps in heart or rose shapes look very lovely as gifts.
5. Jewelry - Diamonds will not fail to bring sparkle in the eyes of your sweetheart but other jewelry items, jeweled watches, bracelets etc. are also very good keepsakes.
6. Teddy Bears - Cuddly teddy bears make great Valentine's Day gifts. Long after Valentine's Day is gone, the teddy bears will still remain to speak of your love for your sweetheart. Most teddy bear companies make special Valentine's Day themed bears carrying cute love messages.
7. Candles & Potpourri - Lightly perfumed candles and lavender or rose scented potpourri will make a pretty gift for the host/hostess of the romantic candlelight dinner on the evening of Valentine's Day. You can group rose-perfumed candles, potpourri sachets along with a bouquet of roses for an elegant gift.
8. Spa or Salon Coupons - Gift your sweetheart a day at the spa or a massage or any other relaxing beauty treatment at the salon. You can gift them a coupon for any such service in an attractive envelope.
9. Books - A classic romantic novel, a current romantic best-seller, a poetry book or any other interesting coffee-table book is always a nice gift to receive. Stay clear of sci-fi and action titles as they will not help set the mood for the evening.
10. Wine - If invited to a romantic dinner for two, your best host/hostess gift will be some fine champagne or other liquor of your choice. Take it with you along with long-stemmed roses and/or a card or a lovely evening dress/shirt which can be worn by your sweetheart that evening.
By.Womandotcom
Friday, February 1, 2008
it's rain again
Udah beberapa hari ini Jakarta diguyur ujan lagi. Dari semalam sampe sekarang ujannya masih belum brenti. Nulis blog juga sambil dengerin suara hujan plus petir. Cuaca sekarang emang susah buat diprediksi, padahal baru beberapa hari kemaren, panasnya luar biasa. Mudah – mudahan gak banjir lagi….
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