STUSSY

I'm really into athleisure wear these days. I think leggings, crops tops and a pair of good sneakers are the perfect combination. Don't you think? 

Well, most of the leggings they sell out there are either plain black or with some cheeky prints on them. I'm really glad I found a nice pair of leggings from Stussy. It's still black but the gold Stussy prints make it look so catchy yet simple. Well, sometimes, little things can make a big difference. That's what I believe. 

Top - Zara // Leggings - Stussy // Shoes - Adidas // Sunglasses - Dior

Bali Bound

 This is probably the fourth time me coming to Bali this year and it's only been half a year! How crazy is that? But what can I say, I'd never get bored coming to this island. For me, Bali is the perfect place if you want to have a short getaway especially since it's only 40 minutes on a plane from my hometown to there.

When going to Bali, the best clothes to wear for me is shorts with a crop tops, t-shirts, singlets, or even off-shoulder tops. I would always avoid polyester made clothing as it absorbs heat and always choose natural fabric such as cotton because it's cooler and comfier.

Here, I was wearing an off-shoulder top with trimmings feature on the sleeves and hemline. Paired it with white short and a pair of comfy Adidas slip on shoes that, soon, I changed it to sandals because I'm heading to the beach.

Laraine Top - The Editor's Market // Short - Random stores // Bag - 3.1 Phillip lim // Shoes - Adidas

Such a breathtaking view from the plane. No words to describe it. Just enjoy the view :)

Antler Cabin

There are so many new cafes in my town, Surabaya, and mostly their theme is either classic elegant, feminine, or industrial. Antler Cabin is the first cafe here with its cabin theme, which I think is an interesting theme considered Surabaya is a big city. 

The cafe is very nicely decorated and really stick to its cabin theme. My favourite part is the decorations on the wall which has an antler skull head next to nicely arranged photos with tree branches as the frames.

The Cabin is very homey. You might spend the whole day there because of its cosiness. When you are inside the cabin, it feels like you are not in Surabaya anymore but rather in some remote area surrounded by nature and trees.

 Even though the place is not that big, at least it's big enough to take some outfit photos!

Tops - Zara // Skort - Topshop // Bracelet - Valentino // Shoes - New Balance

 And did I mention that the food also matches the cabin themed as well? Here's one of their speciality: RUSTIC ROAST.

Antler Cabin is located at Jl. Raya Darmo Permai 2 Blok D No.16, Dukuh Pakis, Surabaya.

The Majestic Chapel - Bali

Have you ever consider having a dreamy wedding in Bali? If yes, The Majestic Chapel may be a good option for you. The Chapel stands just by the beach side, which means that you'll be having a beach view during your ceremony. What's more is that the architecture of the Chapel itself is amazing. A perfect combination between modern and luxury design of a Chapel but still keeping the traditional shape of a Chapel. I personally love the white color of the Chapel as white represents light, goodness, innocence and purity.

The Chapel is located at Jl. Raya Nusa Dua LOT#3 and is considered one of the facilities by The Ritz-Carlton Bali.

Tops and bottom - Zara // Bag - 3.1 Phillip Lim // Reflected Sunglasses - Dior // Watch - G-shock

Here's the view taken from The Ritz-Carlon Hotel's lobby. You have to go to the hotel first because the Chapel is part of their facilities as I mentioned above. 

Here's the view that you will find when you went to the Chapel. It's the surroundings of the Chapel where you can just chill inside the restaurant or enjoy the beach view on the beach chairs. 

I guess that's all for now. I hope this post would give you any idea where to celebrate your special event or if you simply just want to take an outfit pictures with amazing background.

Black Barn

Since the emergence of coffee culture in Surabaya, the numbers of new cafes here keep adding up. It's no wonder because people love to spend their time working, meeting up with clients or friends or just, rather, hang out in a cafe. I went to Black Barn Cafe the other day. Even though the cafe is not that spacious, it has a nice homey vibe that makes you feel comfortable. I do love the industrial theme interior of this cafe and the best of all, it is a good place to take outfit pictures!

Top - Uniqlo //  Skirt - Topshop // Shoes - Kenzo // Bag - BaoBao by Issey Miyake 

Melbourne Trip

Hi guys, hope you had a great holiday and ready to get back to your daily routines! I have been really busy with preparing my own clothing brand (Instagram: @eleventhapparel) which will be launched in two days. Feeling excited but also nervous! Plus, I'm now part of the ootdindo.com, which is the largest online media covering from street style fashion, runway shows and fashion tips and trends. I have been contributing with their articles for a month now so check out my article on their website and let me know what you guys think :)

For the last 3 weeks, I went back to Melbourne for holiday It's always good to be back there especially because it's summer. So here are some photos that I took in Melbourne and some of my outfit photos as well.

Wearing my current favourite shoes from Céline. It's a pony hair slip-on shoes, which sold out everywhere and I was lucky enough to have this pair of shoes. The pony hair is just really soft that I just love to give it a stroke sometimes.

One fine Sunday afternoon, I went to Luna Park, which is the oldest amusement park in Melbourne. Can't believe it was really crowded this time because the last time I went there, you can actually count how many people in that park. 

See my previous outfit post taken at Luna Park here!

The view from my apartment's balcony. The building with interesting wavy roof is called Southern Cross Station.

Top - Kenzo // Shorts - Topshop // Bag - Topshop // Shoes - Céline

Stay tuned for my next post!

BURO Concept Store & Coffee, Bali

During my last trip to Bali, I went to Buro Café which is located on the 2nd floor of Livingstone Café & Bakery, Seminyak. The café is not like any other cafe. Buro merged the idea of a coffee shop, working space and concept store to create a unique hang out place. The place is spacious and cozy, which makes it a great place for working and meeting clients. Buro also offers a range of clothing, accessories, shoes, artworks from local brands for their customers to shop. 

Elegant and stylish are the keywords to describe the café. I simply love the combination of clean white and natural woods together. Furthermore, the place has enough windows for its natural lighting inside the café which makes it a good place to take pictures or even outfit pictures. 

Top - Sportsgirl // Shorts & Outer - Tokyo // Nano Bag - Céline // Shoes - New Balance // CDC Bracelet - Hermès

See what I meant about the lighting? I think it's really nice and this is also one of the reasons why many Instagrammers visit this place.

London Calling - Travel Diary

Getting closer to the end of my trip, and finally arriving in London on the 6th day! Here's the famous Big Ben taken from London's Eye. Such a breathtaking architecture, don't you agree?

One of the places that you have to visit while in London is, of course, The Buckingham Palace. I recommend going there in the morning since there will be a lot of crowds in the afternoon until evening. The good thing about going to UK in August besides the perfect weather is that Buckingham Palace is open for public throughout the month. Queen Elizabeth will be staying in her other castle in August and that's why the Buckingham Palace will be open for public in that month. I had the chance to go inside the palace and it was absolutely amazing. Lucky Me! Too bad that there were guards everywhere and we are not allowed to take pictures. 

Mandatory tourist photo spot, in front of the Buckingham Palace gate.

Wearing: Rottweiler t-shirt - Givenchy // Coat - Topshop // Shoes - Jeffrey Campbell

  

Another mandatory tourist photo spot is the famous red telephone box. They are literally everywhere and eye-catching. Although, I must warn you guys, check the inside first before entering. Sometimes some of them smells bad.

Taken in front of London's Tower Bridge. Never fails to amaze me with their astonishing architecture.

Wearing: T-shirt - Marcelo Burlon // Reflective sunglasses - Christian Dior // Shoes - Jeffrey Campbell

Another place that you should visit in London is Trafalgar Square. The place was built as a commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar, a British naval victory over France and Spain, which was known as Napoleonic Wars. It's funny how the print on my tee matches the Lion statue. Big doggy and small doggy haha!

After visiting London, I went back to Scotland to visit Glasgow and Loch Lomond. Here's a few photos from the trip!

I went to Kelvingrove art gallery and museum and suddenly the pipe organ keyboard was being played. It was the first time I heard someone played that type of musical instrument and I was really amazed by it.

The famous Glasgow Cathedral. One of the really old churches here in Scotland. I think this one was built in the late 12th century.

Finally the end of my trip. Arrived in Loch Lomond and I stayed at Cameron House Hotel. The hotel has this castle-like building. There was not much to do here in Loch Lomond since it is a countryside. The scenery was really beautiful though.

Lastly, found this small castle in Loch Lomond. Behind the castle is this breathtaking view of the lake in Loch Lomond!

That's all for my trip now! Hope you guys enjoyed my travel diary!