How did you come up with your blog name?

Carissa: Hmm.. how do I even begin? First, I want to name my blog after folklore tale such as Hansel & Gretel kinda stuff. My friend then suggested to use La Petit Poucet, which she said, means Thumbelina & so I go with it... though I found out in the end, it's Tom Thumb. Well.. *shrug. Still works anyway :)

Who is/are your favorite shoe designer(s)?

Carissa: Who is the designer behind Jeffrey Campbell? Because their shoes ROCK! I'm a die hard fans.

Where are you from and what are your top three favorite places to shop in your city?

Carissa: I come from Jakarta, Indonesia and to be honest, I'm not much a shop-a-holic.. But, Zara, The Goods Dept and also Pull&Bear is definitely my favorite places to go, even for a slight window shopping ;)

What are you currently grooving to?

Carissa: Music? Hmm... lately I'm into Big Bang, a boy band from South Korea.

What are you wearing right now?

Carissa: Since I've just got back home, I'm still wearing my college attire: the usual oversize tee and denim shorts.

Are there any style icons that inspire you? Who and how?

Carissa: I do :) Edie Sedgewick and Audrey Hepburn is my lifetime heroine. I just love anything classy yet stylish, and they both got it perfectly! How can I not adore them?

What do you think is the hardest part about blogging?

Carissa: The consistency to keep on posting? I'd like to become a regular blogger, but too bad, I have way too many assignments and projects and it become hard for me to blog more. It's kinda sad actually.

What is the most rewarding part?

Carissa: That I know people still read my blog despite my absence :) I'm so grateful to those who kept on visiting my blog though I only post once a month. I love you guys :)

In your opinion, every woman should own:

Carissa: Honestly? I'm not much a woman. I'm more of a boyish type in the inside so I don't go with "must-have-item-of-the-year" kinda stuff. But in my opinion, every woman should own a Converse, no matter how many years you haven't been in touch with anything that is flat.

What 5 items do you always have in your purse?

Carissa: iPod is definitely a must-bring item for me. After that, it's my blackberry phone, chocolate wallet, and a mini notebook/agenda :) I guess that's it. Oh well, sometimes I do carry my USB around too.

What are key pieces from your wardrobe that you find yourself wearing over and over?

Carissa: Nikicio Basic Tank Top. I can't get enough of it! It's just too comfortable and versatile.

Favorite beauty product of all time? Why?

Carissa: .... this is hard. I'm not into beauty product and I barely wear any make up in my daily activities.

Do you have any comfort foods and what memories do you have associated with them?

Carissa: Not exactly a food but a drink, which is COFFEE :) I guess I have way too many memories associated with coffee, whatever it is, coffee always give me a certain kind of comfort which no other foods can do :)

If you had a time machine that could take you back in time, what year would you go to and why?

Carissa: I definitely want to go back to my childhood, I guess, it's very normal. I miss my childhood where all I do is just play around without piles of assignments waiting to be done.