Showing posts with label Lifestyle. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lifestyle. Show all posts

Saturday, August 9, 2014

De Luca Jakarta - Plaza Senayan

Hey guys! A week ago I went to this really cool place called De Luca, I know probably some of you guys might heard of it already but here is my review of De Luca! The restaurant is located on the ground floor of Plaza Senayan, it is actually right in front of Monolog.


De Luca is a very chill restaurant that has a rustic and bar feel with a touch of modern warmness by the warm yellow lighting. The place is furnished with basically wooden furniture which give the rustic feel to the restaurant. Wine bottles are also displayed all-throughout the restaurant which give the bar feel to the restaurant.


Besides that they also display black and white pictures which give the modern art look and feel. I personally think the place is really cozy and warm (literally cause the air-con was not that cold or probably because it was crowded).


Moving on to the food and beverages that they serve, De Luca is actually an Italian restaurant that I think serves basic Italian food. They also offer a wide variety of cocktails and mocktails (ofcourse they serve normal beverages too like tea, coffee and water).


I ordered the Green Smith mocktail. It was refreshing but as usual it has too many ice (that's my opinion). It has a minty feel and an apple taste also a lime/lemon taste. It was a good combination but it is kinda sour, so if you guys don't like sour things I do not recommend this drink.


For the appetizer I ordered the Ceaser Salad which I think was really good. My favorite part would be the boiled egg on the middle. But as you start to finish the salad the salad kinda tasted more like red onion, I think it's because they used a lot of red onion (which makes it kinda spicy in an onion way). Overall the salad was good and fresh!


Another thing that I ordered was the pizza. I forgot what the pizza was because my dad and his friends ordered it.I was actually planning on eating only the salad because I was on a diet (yeah that's what everyone say in the holiday, but eventually I gained weight. Yes, I gained weight). The pizza was actually different from the usual pizza because it uses cream sauce instead of tomato sauce. It was actually like a vegetarian pizza (but it has cheese) since there's only mushrooms and lettuce or whatever those leaves are. Surprisingly it tasted good.


That was actually all that I ordered in De Luca (I did order mineral water but yeah all water tastes the same). Overall De Luca was a great restaurant/cafe, they have good food and good atmosphere. I recommend this place if you guys are hungry for Italian food and for hangouts but I do not recommend this place if you guys wants to make a business meeting because it is way too noisy for that (funny story that was what my dad did and the meeting kinda fail). 

Oh! Almost forgot the cost to eat here is pretty average, ranging from Rp 300,000 up to Rp 600,000 for two people (it depends on what you guys order). I did not remember my bill total but I do remember my mocktail was about Rp 50,000. So yeah that is it for my review of De Luca! Thank you guys for reading until this point and hope you have a great day!

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Thursday, July 17, 2014

Birthday

Birthday is a special day that a person celebrates the day of their birth (that' why it's called birthday). On the day of someone's birthday that someone usually celebrates it with a party that involves friends and family. Usually the main attraction of a birthday party is a birthday cake, which I personally think is just a normal cake with normal icings and toppings.

Why am I saying this? In fact yesterday was my birthday, July 16. Honestly nothing special happened and sadly this is kinda normal. I never thought of it as a bad thing nor something sad or anything, cause once my dad told me that you don't need to celebrate birthdays because it happens every year.
The thing is we still celebrate New Year, Christmas, Easter and etc. All of them happens once a year and yet it feels weird to not celebrate them because we always celebrate them. Birthdays in my family are just like a normal day we rarely celebrate and if we do celebrate, the celebration is usually really late.
You guys might think its weird to not celebrate a birthday, but I personally think is normal probably because I rarely celebrate them. My definition of a great birthday celebration would be eating something nice with the people you care most. This might sound really boring and basic for some people, but turns out a simple celebration like that can make someone like me (a person who rarely celebrates) the happiest person on earth. From this I learned that the rarer you celebrate a birthday party the happier your birthday party is.
So, in conclusion the happiest thing in life doesn't have to be something grand and amazing. Plus by doing this we can feel more grateful towards people. That is why I am okay with not celebrating my birthday, I am not sad nor mad I am very happy! Hehehe hope you guys have a great day and thanks for reading my post for today! Thank you to all my friends who wished me a happy birthday!
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Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Men's Summer Lookbook 2014

Hey guys! Today I'm gonna share my Lookbook for this Summer 2014! As usual I am posting in a video form at first and then I am gonna post the pictures and details later. So this Summer 2014 Lookbook is a special Lookbook because the footage was taken in Bali (while I was on vacation).


In this Summer Lookbook I focused more on the casual and everyday look. Basically the outfits/looks featured here are the one that I used in Bali, so they are very casual but I hope this video can be a good guide for dressing up in the Summer. Enjoy the video guys!


Big thanks to my sister who has been helping me out with recording the video and my parents who took me to Bali again!

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Saturday, July 12, 2014

Bali Photo Collection - Part 1

Hey guys! I am still in Bali right now for a short family vacation and to shoot my Summer 2014 Lookbook, but before I leave Bali and finish my vacation/photoshoot session I just wanna share a few interesting moments that I have experienced so far in Bali! Hope you guys find them interesting also, enjoy!

Kuta Playa Hotel & Spa - Sunset View from the 2nd Floor Pool Deck

Kuta Playa Hotel & Spa - 2nd Floor Pool Deck

Kuta Playa Hotel & Spa - Fendi Sunglasses for the Summer

Kuta Beach, Bali - Morning Tide

Hard Rock Hotel Bali - Little Bungalows by the pool

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Trip to Pantai Indah Kapuk

Blackball Taiwanese Dessert House

Ruko Garden House, Blok A, Bukit Golf Mediterania, Jl. Raya Pantai Indah Kapuk, Pantai Indah Kapuk, Jakarta

Yayasan Buddha Tzu Chi Indonesia

This place is really cool and different from any other buildings in Jakarta so I couldn't help myself to take pictures of the place. The building was designed well and its clean and also well managed which is different from any other places in Jakarta.




Pantai Indah Kapuk - Culinary Trip

P.I.K - Culinary Trip

Hey guys! Today's post is just perfect for Summer Break or just a normal weekend in Jakarta, Indonesia. As usual Summer Breaks are really long and boring sometimes (if we don't have anything to do), so me, my sister and my sister's friend decided to go on a culinary trip for the whole day. We decided to go to Pantai Indah Kapuk also known as P.I.K.

PIK is located in North Jakarta which is quite far from my house (about an hour or more drive from my house) and PIK's location is actually near the beach/pier/ocean/sea or whatever you call it (cause Jakarta doesn't actually has a legit beach. Anyway, PIK is kinda like the 'It' thing or 'It' place for hangouts or for basically chilling with friends or family. PIK offers a lot of restaurants varying from Asian cuisine to Western Cuisine. They also have a couple of famous Dessert restaurants that is always crowded and you have to queue or be on a waiting list for quite a long time.

This trip was actually my second trip to PIK, but the first trip was just a simple to look around. This time we focused on the restaurants in PIK and hoped to eat a lot there. Our first stop took us to a restaurant in the Rukan Garden House called Locale 24 Diner & Bar. We have always wanted to go there because some of our friends likes hanging out there so we were curious about the place.

Locale 24 Diner & Bar has a diner and bar atmosphere so that costumers feel as if they are eating in United States. The menu they have ranges quite big, from local food (Indonesian food) to Western food and of course Desserts! They also have juices, soda, tea, mocktails and cocktails.

Each of us ordered different meals and overall the taste was really good and fresh!!

Fish and Chips

Macaroni and Cheese

Crispy Pork over Rice

That was all that we ate at Locale 24 Diner & Bar, we did not order any dessert from there because we wanted to try the famous dessert restaurant SumoBoo or Shirokuma Cafe which specializes on dessert.
We went to both but sadly they were all full and they have a waiting list that reach up to 11 costumers, so we gave up on both and decided to look around PIK area for any dessert restaurant.

In the end we went to a dessert restaurant that is located in the same area as Locale 24 Diner & Bar (the restaurant was a few blocks from here). It is called Blackball which is a Taiwanese Dessert House that serves Ice Cream and Waffles that was really good and different from any other. 

We ordered only two things from the menu which are Blackball Signature and Banana Waffle. Both tasted so good, fresh and unique in a good way.


We actually wanted to explore more after that but we were just too full and sleepy so in the end we stopped our culinary trip after that. So that was the end of my trip that day and hopefully next time I could visit more interesting places!

Thanks guys for seeing this post and actually understands my bad grammar and word placement hehehe. Anyway ofcourse I totally recommend these two restaurants that I visited because its really good and the price is actually average and quite cheap. We spent a total of Rp 250,000 in Locale 24 Diner & Bar include the tax and drinks and in Blackball we spent a total of Rp 100,000 for the two desserts we ordered and ofcourse drinks. 

Monday, June 30, 2014

May 2014 Haul!

May 2014 Haul!

May has been one of the best month so far in 2014! I had so much fun this month. My dad went to Europe on April and returned on May with tons of surprise gifts for me and my family, I was so happy and excited of course. Besides that I also went to Hong Kong on the end of the month and as usual all we basically do in Hong Kong is shop! So for me personally this May 2014 was a month which I basically spend for shopping (and my last week of school before the exams).

I know that it is very late to post this but I just want to show you guys what I got in May and as usual recommend you guys some products that I really like! So let's just get started! Here is my May 2014 Haul!


Hope you guys like it and found it fun or helpful. Thanks guys for viewing this video and looking in my blog! Hope you guys find interest towards my Youtube Channel and my blog!

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Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Men's Spring Lookbook 2014

Men's Spring Lookbook 2014

Today I am going to review the outfits from last week that was posted in my youtube channel. Let's just get started!

1. Outfit 1 - Casual

This outfit has a really Springy feel and it is very casual and relaxed also. In this Spring 2014, the color blue is like the 'it' color for Spring 2014. So I decided to go with a simple white shorts, a nice-breathable white shirt (with small patterns), a blue sweater and blue breathable shoes that I showed to you guys in my previous post.

As usual I really recommend the things that I use, so let's get into some details!
- White Shirt = New Look Man (I forgot the price but it's somewhere around $20.00 or less)
- White Shorts = Giordano (Around $45.00)
- Blue Sweater = Galeries Lafayette (Around $70.00)
- Blue Sneakers = Armani Jeans (Around $400.00)

2. Outfit 2 - Casual

Another thing that is in this Spring besides the color blue is floral pattern. Floral pattern is always perfect for Spring season especially this Spring 2014. Floral pattern gives a fresh and bright look to or outfit. I styled my Floral print T-shirt with black colored sweatpants and to top off the sporty and casual look I used my bright blue running shoes. Since the spring tends to be bright so I added wayfarers sunglasses as an essential to the look. Sporty shoes are also starting to be a must haves since they are also starting to be very bright and stylish. One of the best sporty shoes in the world (in terms of appearance) is Valentino's Camouflage Print Sneakers, it's literary beautiful but sadly it is a bit pricey and I am still dreaming of having one (Valentino Shoes!!!).

Details!
- Floral T-shirt = Zara Man (Around $20.00)
- Black Sweatpants = Zara Man (Around $60.00)
- Running Shoes = Nike (Around $100.00)
- Wayfarers = Rayban (Around $200.00)

3. Outfit 3 - Formal

For the last look I decided to go with something formal but as usual still bright and has a nice fresh-spring feel. As I told you guys before, the color Blue is the 'it' color so I added a touch of Blue to my outfit. This Bright blue blazer is perfect to be mixed with the color white or skin-colored beige. To make this formal look I used a white polo-shirt and white chinos or just fabric pants. I added  touch of black with the black belt and the black dress shoes to give a formal touch to the outfit.

Details!
- Blue Blazer = Zara Man (Around $120.00)
- White Polo Shirt = Blanc Du Nil (Around $45.00)
- White Chinos = H&M (Around $40.00)
- Black Dress Shoes = Bally (Around $500.00)
- Black Belt = Prada (Around $450.00)
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That's all guys for today, hope you guys find my blog useful and fun. Once again I am really sorry for the late post for the Spring Loobook 2014. Thanks and have a good day!

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Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Men's Spring Lookbook 2014

Men's Spring Lookbook 2014

Hey guys! I know that it is really late and it's almost summer now already but a promise is a promise, so I decided to go with three looks for this Spring 2014.

This Spring 2014 the color BLUE and FLORAL pattern is back and taking over once again. The blue that has taken over some Spring/Summer 2014 Runways are  like soft-dark blue (I don't know the exact name hehe), so in this Spring 2014 Lookbook you guys will see a lot of Blues and Floral pattern. I will give three looks for this Spring Lookbook 2014. Featuring two casual looks and one formal look.


Hope you guys enjoy my video despite the really late post and crappy editing skills. Hope this video helps inspire you guys to dress for this Spring 2014.

Details will be posted soon! So stick around! Thanks!

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Sunday, June 1, 2014

Must Have Shoes for Spring/Summer 2014 Men

Spring/Summer 2014 Men

Spring and Summer are here once again! Of course that means bright color accessories with simple details because we don't wanna go overboard with what we are wearing. So the biggest one of the most recognizable accessories are of course everyone's best friend the shoes. 

In today's post I will give some tips that I usually use for Spring and Summer Lookbooks or just daily casual outfits. I am gonna share to you what shoes you're not suppose to wear and whats you're suppose to. 

1. Bright Color!

As we all now Spring and Summer is all about bright colors, but why don't we let the shoes talk this time! 
A simple bright red shoe like this can speak for the outfit. I usually wear an all white outfit or all black or probably all navy blue color outfit. With shoes like this the outfit we wear can be complete and suited for spring or summer. What makes it even better is that this has rubber outer soles which makes it water proof and perfect for rainy spring season.

You guys can get shoes like this from George's Shoes or Tod's, those are the two brands that I hardly recommend you guys. George's Shoes is cheaper than Tod's so it is a good choice.

George's Shoes: http://www.georges-shoes.com/
Tod's: http://store.tods.com/Tods/WW/categories/Man/Spring-Summer/Shoes/Gommino-Driving-Shoes/c/217-TodsW

2. Breathable Sneakers/Lace-ups!

Sneakers or Lace-ups are just perfect for every occasion, but the one perfect for Spring and Summer 2014 is the casual one and it will be even better if it has white rubber outer soles so that it will give a more fresh look and feel.
This perforated lace-ups from Armani Jeans its just perfect for the Spring and Summer 2014, because blue is one of the 'it' color for this S/S 2014. It also has white outer soles which makes it better. Shoes like this are just perfect to be paired with jeans or shorts, which is once again perfect for Spring and Summer.

You guys can get shoes like this from Armani Jeans or Kenneth Cole, once again those are the two brands the I highly recommend. Kenneth Cole is cheaper than Armani Jeans and it has the same quality and feel.

Armani Jeans: http://www.armani.com/us/armanijeans/lace-up-shoe_cod44610342th.html
Kenneth Cole: http://www.kennethcole.com/product/index.jsp?productId=30602396 or http://www.kennethcole.com/product/index.jsp?productId=20913886

3. Black Simple Moccasins

Black is a must for me, no matter the season black is always in season for me. It goes with everything and the pair of shoes that I recommend to you guys are just perfect for formal events at the beach or outdoor events.
It's just a simple moccasins/loafers that has a platform which makes it look formal and appropriate. Spring and summer has a basic concept of simple and stylish, so I recommend shoes like this to complete every formal S/S 2014. The great thing is that it is once again it has rubber outer soles so it is more durable and perfect for outdoor activities.

You guys can get shoes like this from Bally or Minelli. Both has rubber outer soles so both are perfect. Minelli is cheaper than Bally and it has a similar quality. Once again I highly recommend those two brands.

Bally: http://www.bally.com/item/store/BALLY/tskay/C4CD0307/rr/1/cod10/44605968GL/areaid//sts/
Minelli: http://www.minelli.fr/homme/chaussures-homme-printemps-ete/mocassin-bateaux/bateau-diviero#article=36849


Sunday, May 25, 2014

Shopping Tips

Hey guys! So I am gonna share a few tips of mine about shopping! To simplify it I made a short video so you guys can enjoy it!

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Crazy Crave Monster

Hey guys! Whats up?  I hope you guys are all doing awesome! Well since its my first post ever, I might as well tell you guys what this blog is about. In this blog you guys will see a lot of useless posts that I think is interesting and cool. So, I made this blog on purpose to share my interest with you guys. So, what was the 'useless' stuff that I was talking about? By useless I mean lifestyle tips, travelling tips based on my experience and fashion pieces that I love. Seems pretty useless for some probably, but it means everything for me.

Crazy Crave Monster

What does it mean? Crazy is because I am really crazy sometimes or probably all the time maybe. Crave because I always crave for something, usually food, travel, fashion pieces, brands and cars (which I never got LOL). Monster because I'm pretty sure that I'm not human, so I consider myself a monster.

So in conclusion this blog is about my normal life which talks about my interest and crazy personality. Well hope you guys find my blog interesting! Thanks :)
and that's a picture of me just being crazy with balloons like a 5 year old. By the way guys pardon my really bad grammar because I'm still learning hehe :)