Sampai sebelum hari raya Idul Fitri tahun ini, Fitri Aulia dengan labelnya Kivitz mengeluarkan Ied series, dan salah satu koleksinya adalah velvet dress, yang dipakai dengan songket coat. Beberapa saat setelah kemunculannya, velvet dress ini selalu diburu dan menjadi hot item, di semua outlet Kivitz. Well of course, kehebohan velvet dress ini salah satunya juga dipicu oleh ramainya ulasan dalam thread Kivitz di forum kita.

Kebetulan saya termasuk yang pertama mencoba velvet dress ini saat baru saja rilis, dan gak heran dress satu ini jadi must have item-nya hijabers. Why?

• Materialnya adalah satin velvet, so it’s not really the heavy velvet, tapi jenis velvet yang lebih ringan, dan sedikit shiny seperti satin. So versatile, bisa diandalkan untuk acara semi formal dan formal.
• Berpotongan di pinggang, sehingga menyerupai full skirt yang cukup mengembang, and flattering woman figure.
• Ada kancing depan, hmm … buat ibu menyusui pasti bersyukur banget, nih.
• It’s a sleeveless dress. Jadi bisa dipadukan dengan outer apa pun, sesuai occasion.
• Harganya juga cukup bersahabat, IDR 315,000 untuk sebuah dress klasik yang timeless.

Tidak puas hanya dengan warna hitam, Fitri jg membuat velvet dress dalam 5 warna lain, yaitu merah, hijau, biru, ungu, dan gold. Penasaran? Siap-siap hunting dan bersabar untuk mendapatkan dress ini, ya. Kivitz tersedia di Muse 101, FX Sudirman dan Mein Designers, Kemang.

The easiest thing to do it is actually with a LBD, since you know it’s such a classic.

So this is how I wear my LBD from day to night.

Day: Office and Meeting with Client

Cloth Ink LBD | Noe Cape | Heatwave Wedges

Since my LBD has a lace detail on the upper part, it’s going to be too much for day time. So I choose this turquoise  cape (I’m currently obsessed with cape if you haven’t already noticed), that is bright in colour and also the flowy cut tone down the feel of the LBD. And the wedges colour match the cape’s.

Night: Fashion Show for a Luxury Brand

Cloth Ink LBD | H&M Envelope Clutch | Missoni Floral Heels

People tend to dress a little bit formal or polished with this kind of event. Much like the cocktail party-kind-of set up.

I’m trying to keep it simple since the top part of the LBD is already busy. No accessories – although you may know how transformation from day-to-night look tends to be focused more on the accessories. But I would suggest trying to pick the right bag and pair of shoes that can give that something extra to the whole look. My other current obsession is this envelope clutch. Envelope clutches are usually big so a lot of stuff can fit, yet looking polished at the same time. The color on this particular clutch also has that glamorous, evening wear feel. Also, stiletto heels will never fail you

I got both my LBD and the cape from Berrybenka after Hani featured it here. Don’t you just love a good online shop that has been proven to give a good service? I know some of you have bought stuff from Berrybenka after Hani posted her Today’s Outfit. If you have, what did you buy?

Sp, five things that are on our list to prepare for our business trip are:

1. Lancome UV Expert GN-Shield BB Cream SPF 50 PA+++ Rp 580,000

This BB Cream from Lancome feels very lightweight and it instantly brightens up your face. Perfect for the heavy work load during your business trip so you can cover that tiredness away. What I love the most about this BB Base is that not only that it comes with high broad spectrum coverage against UVA and UVB, but you can also use this as your makeup base because it feels so matte, therefore it will keep your makeup stay intact for the whole day. If you feel like you don’t have the energy to apply your foundation in the morning, you can use this on its own and set it off with your powder.

2. Hellolulu Shoe Case $17

Even during a business trip I can’t live with only a pair of shoes. Usually I bring a spare, which will be tucked carelessly inside my luggage. So when I found this shoe case from Hellolulu I was very happy of how it divides the shoe from one pair to the other so the heels wont get stuck against each other. It also has a spare compartment for your flip flop!

3. A black dress for all occasion from Satcas Rp 380,000

One thing that you need to always have in your luggage is a black dress. Because you can use it for all occasion; meeting with client, working lunch or a cocktail party with your colleagues. Don’t travel without it because it’s really going to be a real savior. All you need to do is play around with the accessories. For a more professional looking result, you just need the help of pearl necklace and a pair of pearl stud earring. Whereas for a more fun look you can try heavier accessories such layering on your chain necklaces and bracelets.

4. RoC Multi Correxion Makeup Remover

One of the things that I despise about business trip is the grueling agenda that most likely drags until late. This makse me really lazy to follow through with my skincare regimen. Thanks to this RoC Multi Correxion Makeup Remover that can instantly lift up my makeup and cleanse my face at the same time, it really simplifies the routine during my busy schedule.

5. Samsonite Cosmolite luggage, available in three different sizes.

Where else would you pack your stuff other than this chic-looking and very lightweight luggage from Samsonite? One of the newest luggage collections from Samsonite that won “Best of the Best 2010″ award at the prestigious Red Dot Design 2010 event. It’s very sturdy with anti-scratch surface and the inside compartment is really roomy so you can carry everything you need!

If there’s one thing I would never grow tired of … that would be black dress. One can never have too many black dresses, don’t they? That’s why, every sale season the first thing I would check on the sale rack would be a black dress. I don’t know what kind of magic spell they put in a black dress, it never seemed to fail to make anyone looking great in it. If the dress is too simple, you can always add accessories to glam it up. Or else, you can always go for interesting shoes or bags to live it up.

Everytime I make a new addition to my growing black dress collection, I would always think of it as an investment. So how many black dresses do you own?

This is what I wore with the black dress:

• Dress: (X)SML
• Bag: Longchamp
• Shoes: Missoni
• Cocktail rings: Miss Selfridges & Forever 21

Lastly, the lipstick (yes I MUST tell!) is Lipstick Queen Saint Sinner. Love this lipstick because it just glides on so perfectly!

If you follow Gossip Girl religiously, you’d notice Serena Van der Woodsen (I just LOVE to write down her full name =) flaunting her flirty sequin dresses many times..and how they all fit her like a glove! Gwyneth Paltrow, Diane Krueger, Sienna Miller and every fashion darlings have been seen wearing playful sequin mini dresses to several red carpet occasions.

French connection (FCUK) has been carrying a great number of sequin mini dresses these past few seasons, followed by other mass retailers like Bebe, Club Monaco, Topshop, H&M, and many others. 

If you’re not into sequins, you could opt for something less flashy but timeless, like a chic fringe dress and dazzling into the 20′s vibe with one strand or multiple layer of pearls. You could also jump into the recent trend by choosing a classic black lace dress. Otherwise, simply go for a little black dress, the proven path. Choose the one that has an unusual cut and shape; like a tulip shape LBD, an asymmetrical cut, a menswear tuxedo shape, LBD with accentuated shoulders or some bold details which could bring your LBD up a notch.

You could never go wrong with the right LBD! For your New Year celebration, just throw some bling jewelries with your LBD,  a pair of statement shoes, and enhanced with the right makeup, lips, hairdo and wearing the latest nail colors *grey/silver or even golden nails .. You’re all set for counting down the seconds to a new year.

Want to be the center of attention and wear some bold colors instead? Try jeweled tone dresses in mimosa color, deep plum, ruby red, blue sapphire, or emerald green.

Still want to go further? You could add unique headpieces to your hair, from bow headband, feather hair clip, jeweled hair pins, unusual hats to jeweled crowns as seen below, could be your statement accessory.(mentok2x.. paling jadi ondel-ondel hehe =d). 

Remember, simplicity and balance are the keys: if you’re already wearing a “messy” sequin dress, or any dress that sparkles, then don’t over accessorize. If your dress is simple, in one solid color, then the sky is the limit in terms of accessories. But again, in this special time of the year, everyone is pretty much allowed and excused to wear anything over-the-top!

However, please do make sure that the look you would be wearing head to toe, will be comfortable enough for you to spend the night.. *till the next morning =D Have a wonderful New Year celebration everyone !

Sources and images courtesy of: clubmonaco.com, fcuk.com, express.com, whowhatwear.com, offtherack.peoplestylewatch.com, eonline.com, kaboodle.com, easyjetinflight.com, iwantigot.geekigirl.com 

Who: Forgive me ladies, we have another anonymous street snap target today :p
Where: Pacific Place, Jakarta
What: The little black dress with drapery accent + the statement belt + the fabulous shoes = looking great.

Photo by Cheyqua