Source https://www.instagram.com/dianarikasari/
“Hot chocolate and mint” is a virtual diary or blog written by Diana Rikasari since 2007. She shares her daily outfits, house decorations, thoughts, daily life, and many more. Now she has two brands, which named IWEARUP and Schmiley Mo. She also wrote books and even has a wax statue of her in Switzerland!
Her style is known as playful and colorful, wearing different patterns and colors at the same time and not forgetting her accessories such as big sunglasses and platform boots, sometimes fury hat if she may. Maybe it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but it sure is gives you happiness if you see her page that is filled with her outfit of the day. She also does recycle and wear it as a statement item, using leftover pieces or old scraps into a brand-new fresh-looking bag, hat, and other accessories. Her multicolor outfits are not just for certain events or activities, even when hiking she also wear colorful outfit, less accessories of course.
Source https://www.instagram.com/dianarikasari/
Diana’s fashion statement has taught us that life is too short to fulfill other’s dream and to think about what other people think, her determination brings her to success in life while doing what she truly love.Most people might not be confident going out wearing outfits like Diana does. But Diana nailed it ever since 2007, when “Social media influencers” were not a thing. She’s focused on what she love the most and loving herself genuinely. In one of her blog posts, she said “It does not matter if other people don’t care. Because our achievements are for our own sake – to mark our own milestones, and move on. It is the people you love who matters the most. To make them proud and happy. If they are happy for you, then that means more than anything else.” And what Diana do is just look for what makes her happy. What she wears makes her happy and confident, and look where it brings her to? So many achievements. Being able to inspire people to be themselves and wear what makes them happy and sell her own products and write books. In one of her interview, she also being asked on ‘how do you manage to still look cool or not care when people stare at you from top to bottom because of the unique outfits you wear?’ and her she mentioned that fashion is a personal choice so everyone has the right to feel comfortable in their own unique ways.
References:
Ellora, D. (2019, February 26). Diana Rikasari, Fashion Blogger Tanah Air yang Dibuatkan Patung Lilin di Museum Swiss. Retrieved October 12, 2020, from https://journal.sociolla.com/lifestyle/patung-diana-rikasari-swiss/
Rikasari, D. (1970, January 01). Hot chocolate and mint. Retrieved October 12, 2020, from http://dianarikasari.blogspot.com/
The Jakarta Post. (2016, March 30). Inside the world of fashion blogger Diana Rikasari. Retrieved October 12, 2020, from https://www.thejakartapost.com/life/2016/04/01/inside-the-world-of-fashion-blogger-diana-rikasari.html
Author: Raihanah Najwa Iskandar | Student of International Undergraduate Program-2020
