About Me


HI, I'M MARGARET.
NICE TO MEET YOU!


Based in Indonesia, 
Hi, I’m Margareta Vania—though most people know me as Margaret or Margie. I started this blog as a creative space to share my love for fashion, lifestyle, and all the beautiful things that inspire me. What began as a simple outlet has grown into a platform that connects me with thousands who share the same passion for self-expression, elegance, and authenticity.

I wear many hats in my professional life—I’m a fashion blogger, lifestyle influencer, and founder of @dilaramiray.id, a sustainable clothing brand offering curated new and vintage fashion pieces. I’m also the founder and teacher behind @korean101_id, an online Korean language course, and run a boutique property business under @chokohomestay.id.

Over the past decade, I’ve built a reputation as a trustworthy creator and entrepreneur, with features in both local and national media including Kawanku Magazine, Looks Magazine, Gadis, Nylon Indonesia, MNC Fashion, BinusTV, and more. I’ve also had the privilege to participate in major events like Indonesia Fashion Week, Jakarta Fashion Week, and various curated local markets such as Slow Move Bazaar, 2000s Market, and Tochaku Market.

In 2012, I was honored with several accolades, including The Most Fashionable Female and Most Photogenic Female from the Indonesian Youth & Sport Ambassador program.

This blog is my personal archive—of style, stories, and everything in between. Thank you for being here!

See here for selected press and features.

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Awards & Achievements List:

< 2009
  • Public Service Commercial Shoot / Iklan Layanan Masyarakat (when i was 3 y.o) 1997-8
  • Finalist World Sakamoto Mathematics Championship 2005
  • Silver Diploma Level V - Mixed Youth Choir Category for Asian Choir Games 2007 (video here! : Me on 1:09)
  • School Honor Student's Discipline, October - December 2007
  • Member for Basic Leadership Programe, January 23rd - 25th, 2008
  • School Honor Student's Discipline, January - June 2008
  • School Honor Student's Discipline, October - December 2008
  • School Honor Student's Discipline, January - June 2009
  • School Honor Student's Discipline, July - October 2009
  • 3rd Place for Modern Dance at Notredame School Cup 2009
  • 3rd Place for Choir Competition at Abdi Siswa Junior High School's event "Art and Academic"

YEAR 2011
  • Abdi Siswa Orchestra Since 2011 - Played Violin and Organ 
  • Alumni of Look Inc. Model & Acting School - Batch 34

YEAR 2012
Modeling, Competition and other:
  • 3rd Place for Fesparawi Choir (Festival Paduan Suara Gerejawi) DKI Jakarta
  • Choir for "WARNA" Abdi Siswa School Musical Performance at Taman Izmail Marzuki 2011 (video here!)
  • Youth Ambassador of South Jakarta 2012 (Duta Pemuda dan Olah raga Remaja Ceria Jakarta Selatan 2012)
  • Big 15 of The Female Best Photogenic 2012 at Remaja Ceria Jakarta Selatan 2012
  • Big 15 of The Female Best Catwalk 2012 at Remaja Ceria Jakarta Selatan 2012
  • Best Female Photogenic 2012 at Remaja Ceria Jakarta Selatan 2012
  • Youth Ambassador of DKI Jakarta 2012 (Duta Pemuda dan Olah raga Remaja Ceria DKI Jakarta 2012)
  • Big 15 of The Female Best Photogenic 2012 at Remaja Ceria DKI Jakarta 2012
  • Big 15 of The Female Best Catwalk 2012 at Remaja Ceria DKI Jakarta 2012
  • Kader/Duta Anti Narkoba BNN (Badan Narkotika Nasional) with Remaja Ceria 2012
  • Alumni Remaja Ceria Jakarta Selatan (ARCJS - 2012)

YEAR 2013
Events & Participation:
  • Participant for Merry Riana's Seminar at Tarumanegara University 2013
  • Participant for UN4U (United Nations - UNESCO) Seminar at 2013 Bina Nusantara University
  • Participant for seminar "ASEAN" 2013 at Bina Nusantara University
  • Participant for Seminar from "Staff Ke-Presidenan Republik Indonesia 2013 - Kebijakan Luar Negeri Presiden Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono" at Bina Nusantara University
  • Participant for Bridal Show 2013 - Modern Bride Category (photos here!)
  • Official Fashion Blogger Partner for Indonesia Fashion Week 2013
  • As Fashion Blogger : Member of INFARE (Indonesia Fashion Care) - Bazaar for charity at f(x) Mall, Jakarta
As Speaker:
  • Speaker for Final Speech at Graduation Ceremony of Abdi Siswa Catholic Senior High School 2013
  • Pembicara (Speaker) about "Fashion is a part of our culture" for German Literature's pre event of KULTURFEST 2013 from University of Indonesia 2013
Modeling, Competition and other:
  • The Most Fashionable Female of Abdi Siswa Catholic Senior High School 2013
  • TOP GIRL 2013 Finalist Brand Ambassador of THEFACESHOP Indonesia
  • Model and Brand Ambassador for My Sweet Nails Indonesia - First store was opened already at Supermall Karawaci (Photos here!) (Website here!)
  • PARAMABIRA Choir for 1 year (Paduan Suara Mahasiswa Bina Nusantara which is already spreading not only for national but international)
  • Volunteer of Teach For Indonesia since 2013

YEAR 2014
Events & Participation:
  • Accepted for being Liaison Officer for the Official Asian English Olympics 2014 in Jakarta (International Competition)
  • Blogger Partner with yes24 Indonesia (Korean based online store which opened in Indonesia)
  • Media and Blogger Partner of Rexona Indonesia (Invisible Dry - Black and White) 2014
  • Official Fashion Blogger for Indonesia Fashion Week 2014
  • Participant for @america (American Cultural Centre) Panel Discussion : The Crisis in Ukraine in a Global Context
  • Student and Member of Korean Cultural Centre from The Embassy of South Korea in Indonesia
  • Participant for Seminar and Talk Show "Nasionalisme Unggul : Bukan Hanya Slogan" DR. DINO PATTI DJALAL
  • Media and Blogger partner with Pond's Teens / Pond's White Beauty for Internet Talk Show via Twitter. [June 2nd 2014]
  • Participant for UN4U - United Nations Peacekeeper Seminar to celebrate Peacekeeping Day at Bina Nusantara University.
  • Media and Blogger partner with COLORBOX Indonesia for #CBDIYDenim Contest on Instagram.
  • Media and Blogger partner with Number 61 for their newest fashion items collection campaign.
  • Media and Blogger partner with Carousell Mobile Application Singapore for launching Carousell Mobile Application in Indonesia.
  • Fashion Blogger Partner for Carousell x LIMA Pop Up Market 2014 (Garage sale and blogger meet up in LIMA Cafe PIK)
  • Fashion Blogger Partner for Jakarta Fashion Week 2015
  • Media and Blogger partner with PIXY Indonesia for PIXY BB Cream campaign
As Speaker:
Modeling, Competition and other:

YEAR 2015
Business:
  • Launching Education Programme - Korean101 Indonesia (@korean101_id)
Events & Participation:
  • Participant for Seminar "Indonesian Diplomacy at ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights" H. E. Mr. Rafendi Djamin 
  • Activist for HIMHI (Himpunan Mahasiswa Jurusan Hubungan Internasional) Bina Nusantara University
  • Fashion Blogger Partner for Metropolis Market 2015 at Senayan City
  • Media and Blogger Partner with Lactacyd Indonesia for Lactacyd White Intimate campaign.
  • Blogger Partner for Ivan Gunawan's Bridal Fashion Show - Words of Love (29 August 2015 - Ritz Carlton Mega Kuningan)
  • Media and Blogger Partner with Optify Digital Agency for MatahariMall.com
  • Documentation for BIRFEST 2015 / Bina Nusantara International Relations Festival & Model United Nations 2015
  • Blogger Partner for Korean Cultural Center Presents Patrick Owen & Soulpot for Jakarta Fashion Week 2016 at Senayan City
  • Blogger Partner for Abineri Ang Atelier Et Createur De Mode 4 "Fashion, Music & Movie (Elen Ang x Ignatia Jessica - Unleashed Collection) for Jakarta Fashion Week 2016 at Senayan City
  • Blogger Partner for Grazia Urban Glitz Glam - Urban Asia for Jakarta Fashion Week 2016 at Senayan City
  • Blogger Partner for Ivan Gunawan's Ready To Wear Fashion Show - CORAT-CORET x Batik Fashion Week (3 October 2015 - Gandaria City Mall)
As Speaker / Interviewee:
Modeling, Competition and other:

YEAR 2016
Events & Participation:
As Speaker / Interviewee:
Modeling, Competition and other:
  • Model for Kawanku Magazine No.211
  • Model for Tooku Campaign (Local Brand)
  • Featured in MNC Fashion for StreetStyle TV Program
  • Verified Account on Ask.fm (@margaretavania)

YEAR 2021 - 2025
Business:
  • Launching Sustainable Business called Dilara Miray Indonesia / Dilara Miray ID (@dilaramiray.id)
  • Launching Guest House and House Rent Business called Choko Homestay (@chokohomestay.id)
  • Launching Mother Company called "Make Vision Prosper" (@mvpharmony)



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