With Love

Maybe it has been months (or years) I have stopped writing. Same old reason, and I'm not gonna say it again. But now I have all the time I want to write; to fill this blog with things that attracts me, that draws my attention. So bear with me while I share my nonsense with you, people.

I have graduated and now I am officially unemployed. No job, no plan, and to be honest it is kinda depressing for me who basically plan everything from months before. But that is what I am facing now. I supposed to start my Master degree in the UK but one thing led to another, I had to decide to take a year off, which means another year of doing nothing. 

It is (surprisingly) heartbreaking that I can't further my study so soon. I was never a diligent student, I am just lucky it was always in the way. But now I realize, what a blessing it has always been. Sometimes I blame it to my passport that is not as powerful as the red ones, although I know I shouldn't. Everything happens for a reason, right?

In the mean time, I hope this could keep me sane.

With Love,

Sastya Wardani

Bali : The Paradise

Hello in this August!

It is already the second week of my new semester and I must say it has been the most hectic start of a new semester, ever! I came back just 2 hours before my first class and then everything else started screaming and asking to be settled.

Anyway, today is the second day of raya, so firstly I would like to say selamat hari raya! mohon maaf lahir dan batin :)

Yesterday, I went through my photo album in the middle of my supposedly nap time and I found hundreds of picture from my family weekend getaway to Bali few weeks ago. It has been 2 years since the last time I came to Bali, and as always Bali amazes me with the beauty of it. A lot of thing has changed thought the beauty never fades away. The people also still as friendly and helpful as ever.

I spent most of my days there lazing around inside my room, swimming in the pool, enjoying the jacuzzi, or just laying on the bed. I did not go out that much but the places I went to surely worth to go.

Naughty Nuri's

If you are a big fan of pork ribs, this is the best place to go when you are in Bali. The portion was just right and the taste fondled my tastebud even longer than my trip to Bali. My favorite was obviously the famous pork chop, but and their brownies with ice cream is also a must have!

Naughty Nuri's Warung
Jalan Batubelig 41, Kerobokan
website

Metis

I went here for a family dinner. Got our place reserved few days before cause I heard at most times people have to wait to get a seat. I cannot remember exactly what I ordered since the name of the food was a bit weird for me (it is a french restaurant), but everything took me and my tummy to another level of hapiness.

Metis Restaurant
Jalan Petitenget
website

Motel Mexicola

I love colors, outdoors, and quesadillas. And luckily, I could get it all at the Motel Mexicola. It was just 2mins walking distance from my hotel and we chose it out of laziness but it was the only good thing happened out of my laziness. We had a family dinner kind of dinner (?) with foods served on the table and we all had to share. Might be a little unusuall for a typical eating at a restaurant, but the portion was meant for that. It is really a must visit place in Bali. Not overrated, and the atmosphere was really happy and enjoyable.

Motel Mexicola
Jl. Kayujati 9x Petitenget
website

It was a great yet short getaway, and I can say it was one of the best. I really really enjoyed this holiday and cannot wait for another trip with my family. Where should we go next?

Top - cotton on, shorts - H&M, sunnies - Rayban

The Breeze cafe after Sunset

Denim top - Gaudi, Short - H&m

High Waisted Bikini - Bikinii Hollic Tiga on Facebook

Tell me who does not want to see this kind of view everyday?

Love,
Sastya W

The concrete jungle

My grandpa always says to dream the impossible dreams. That’s where the impossible becomes achievable, and dreams become reality. I grow up trying to figure out what my dream really is, until I realize what I really want in the near future. I guess most of us girls dream of New York. And yes, I do too! My reason may sound silly, but i just love how the socialite life looks like in the Gossip Girls series. The clothes, the restaurant, even the huzzle buzzle of the city. Not only that, New York seems to be the place for me. With my dream to be a banker and my love for pretty clothes, what more could I ask from New York?

Around a month ago, I saw this contest by Fimela and Tresemee where I can compete with fashionistas in Indonesia to go to New York with Sonia Eryka, Anastasia Siantar and Andien to witness, with my own eyes, the incredible New York Fashion Week. Yes, New York baby! Without thinking I joined the contest and happily passed the first challenge. Then only I come to a realization that I can’t go any further. I have studies to do, and worse, visa to apply. This is just not my time :-( Was a bit disappointed that I could not even try, but I keep telling myself that when my time comes, I will go to New York.

Only a week later I found out that a friend of mine joins the same contest. Maybe this time I can just support her and hope she could make it to the final. So frienzies, please help my friend, Chrisnawati Novia by voting for her. Just use your computer and head over to *here*. Click vote and done! The voting period ends on 17 July, so hurry up and tell your family and friend to vote for her as well.

For the time being, let me just share my New York spring street style inspired when I went to Jogjakarta last weekend.

See you in New York maybe?

Sastya Wardani

Looking Forward

I'm currently in the middle of my final exam and I wish I could just go home. Maybe that's what has been on my mind for the past few days, especially after my third paper. The last one, which has a 6-days gap, is the hardest yet I already feel tired of being underpressure and stressed for the past one month. And I really can't wait to enjoy my holiday, going back to the beloved metropolitan city, Jakarta.

However, I try my best and try so hard to survive for this one. And I thought doing the thing I love the most could help. Since I know I can't really enjoy places outside Sunway area, I decided to put in literal "dressing up for myself" and dragged my little sister for a short photo taking session. 

I can say this post features everything new, from head to toe, from my shopping breaks in between studies during my SWOT Vac and exam period. I was trying so hard to hide all the tags, I hope I succeeded in this :)

I love this outwear from BerryBenka I got a month ago. The drapery effect when I wear it is just perfect, though I had doubt when I ordered it. But it turns out great!

Top - New Look, Outwear - BerryBenka, HW Pants - New Look, Ring - Forever 21, Bangle - Cartier, Watch - Guess, Cluth - H&M

And oh, about this wedges! I saw this almost 6 months ago from Vinci and I love it at the first sight. It feels very comfortable, and the straps make it looks edgy. The colors combination is just nice; the combination I usually wear. However, I had to let it stay on the racks as I have bought a pair on the same week, which led me to regrets as I didn't see the pair on the week after. I had to see it at VNC Jakarta with ridiculous price (I can tell you, the Vinci here has better prices), before then I see it again at Vinci, on 50% sale! Yes ladies and gentlemen, 50%! I guess good things come to those who wait :p

By the way, wish me luck on this last paper! I really need those mark.

PS : keep reading for an update on my giveaway! *real eyes realize real lies*

lovelove,

Sastya Wardani

Black and White

Hello lovelies,

My weeks have been busy,exciting but also tiring lately. From assignments due, to short trip to my hometown for the weekend, until the days I spent here in Malaysia without internet. And final exam period is coming soon so I guess I would face the sleepless nights soon. However, it also means that I'll be home (again) very soon! So excited to see my little miss Pixie running around the house.

I should stop talking (or writing) before I bore you to dead. Here are the pictures I took few weeks back with my secretly talented photographer/housemate, featuring the in-trend black and white stripes. I just love how the pattern can simply emphasize my body shape, no matter if it is horizontally or vertically. On of the best item to have this season!

 

Cap - Rainbow Spell

 

Dress - New Look, Arm Candies - H&M

Shoes - Charles & Keith

Love love,

Sastya Wardani