Keraton Surakarta

Say hello to this new beginning, the new atmosphere to start everything and make a better steps. Honestly, I still excited with this new year moment with many hopes and plans in mind. And course many stories from the end of last December to share. 

And finally I have a short trip to Central Java, visited small town named Surakarta or well known as Solo. I don't know administratively which one is right, but people know both. At the middle of 2013, perhaps this name was so popular which their Mayor named Mr Jokowi was so famous with his innovative concept to advance this town development. And now he became the Governor of DKI Jakarta. So glad to know directly what he had contributed to this small town. I saw railways roadside while walked around the town, it used for city tour. And I found other one which make you can't believe it! They have a tourism bus with multilevel seating area upstairs (like found in other countries) for introducing what inside Solo by the city tour program. Unfortunately I hadn't try it because I had to back for some project here in Surabaya.

One of the heritage spot should be notice when you visit Solo is Keraton Surakarta (Surakarta Sunanate). This  is a Javanese monarchy centered in the city of Surakarta, that established in 1745 by Pakubuwono II. The area is open for public, in case the tourist can't access the restricted area. Vintage building construction makes the atmosphere so traditional.

Spotted a guy with Burberry bag.

Traditional snack?

The first Paku Buwono statue, if I correct because I'm not good at reminding.

They provide the visitor with guides, so we can know the history and brief explanation of every single corner there.

Gate to the inner of Keraton.

I was felt I'm finding an Autumn season here in Indonesia.

One of many Abdi Dalem there, who served the Sultan and his family.

It was the first time for me to visit a traditional castle outside Lombok. And so happy to broaden my knowledge about this lovely country. I hope that the youth will keep conserving the heritage of Indonesia. I was so serious listen the guide's explanation, even I wasn't take any outfit photos. Just dressed so casual, pairing white sleeveless top and jeans, both from ZARA, with F21 necklace and red pointy flat shoes from Yongki Komaladi, clutch from The Little Things She Needs.


xoxo,



clara

Self-made Dishes

What do you think about New Year's dishes? I decided to cook simple pancake at the last day of 2012 and start new day in 2013 by brunch with spaghetti. Cooking is such an fun activities, went to supermarket and then chose the ingredients, decorate the plate, and whatever about it was awesome. As usual, I prefer to do something with my self, including cooking of course! Even the taste is not really good, it has more satisfaction in my heart.

Is it the first post in 2013? Yeah sure it is. I'm away from blogging for last a week, focused on all my final tests. Studied hard but I don't know the grade that I'll get then, the important thing is struggle and struggle, fight for the laziness. Cooking is one of several ways to refresh your mind from whatever it is. I've already prove that :)

How about pancake with strawberry topping? Sure, I'm still in love with red, whatever it is.

A plate full of spaghetti bolognaise, what do you think?

And that's all the self-made dishes by me for the days which are the ending the 2012 and the starting the 2013. In fact both are so simple. Anyway, what do you think when I combine them with my make up kit for the photo shoot?

Catch My Breath

 

Backless Top - Gaudi

Jeans - LM for Hardware

Clutch - The Little Things She Needs

Shoes - ZARA

Girls Day Out : Casual Chic

Pretty fun to hang out with the girls.

We were wearing our own jeans and pattern tops.

Paired it with flat shoes! How chic we were :)

I can't deny that casual style is the best style for hang out especially shopping fever!

I was wearing a white tops and pairing it with little rose pattern blazer, blue skinny jeans, and silver flat shoes from The Little Things She Needs. So do the clutch. It's from TLSN too.

Face portrait of me.

Olyn and me.

Super beautiful Fayraaahhh and me.

Piyonita , Culura , Fayraaahhh