September 20, 2015

Our BFFF from CRAFTHOLIC!

"BFF is not enough, we want BFFF;
Best Fluffiest Friends Forever!"

Introducing CRAFTHOLIC Creatures from Planet Craft:
As you can see each of them has unique characteristics, which one do you think suits your personality best? ;)
A bit info about CRAFTHOLIC: they were created by a Japanese designer, Ikuko Yamamoto and made out of SUPER SOFT material, making them the perfect cuddle buddies! The cute prints in beautiful colours means that they are treats for the eyes too.  
Is this how clouds feel like? ‧⁺◟( แต’̴̶̷̥́ ·̫ แต’̴̶̷̣̥̀ )

Other than super soft, their material is also hypoallergenic! Meaning they are SAFE for those who have Polyester Allergy (allergic to doll's hair or plush faux furs) and of course, KIDS! ;)
"We almost forgot how fun it is to have dolls as companionsor even decorations, until we got our hands on Craftholic."
Reading time :)
What makes us love these creatures even more? They are all EASY to WASH & MAINTAIN!
You can wash them using your washing machine (with a laundry net), or hand-wash.
After that you just need to squeeeeze them (thanks to their 'anti-wrinkle' material, they'll be fine! ^^) and then let them have their "sunbathing" time in the sun hehe..

Here's the size comparison from Medium - Small - Extra Small (and Bolu the Cat ^^):

There are six (yes, SIX) sizes available for the Cushions: XS, S, Kodomo (Junior), M, L, and XL (2 meters tall!), which can be viewed here.

We think each type has different purposes, for example, you can use the XS size for your travel buddy by putting them inside your bag like this:
They are very versatile, really. You can use them as your pillows, cushions, photo props, bolsters, but above all, they are meant to be cuddled! :)

As a photo prop ^^

↓ And here's one for your boyfriend or brother (or you, if you happen to like soccer)...
"Shoot! Craft" edition! 

If you are like us, who can't get enough of them and want to be surrounded by that level of softness everywhere, fret not! Craftholic is not all about cushions, they have a wide range of everyday needs too! Here are some of them from their latest collection, "Relax Craft" 
♡ Cosmetic Pouch 
Big enough to hold your makeup and skincare products when traveling.

♡ Key Chain (with Strap) 
You can chain them together, or separately like this:
↑ One for your bag, and one for your phone (the pink Rab) :D 
Although the size is very small compared to the cushions, the material is the samestill uber soft!

♡ Slippers 
Aren't these the cutest slippers evarrrr?! They can be used as mops too, lol!
Getting up to these faces will instantly brighten up your day. \(^▽^)/
Apparently we are not the only fans of these slippers, THE Michelle Phan also did a shout-out on her Instagram:
"new mop slippers from Japan! I so happy! ๐Ÿ˜ญ #kawaii af!"

Watch our video to see so many more of Craftholic cute products! :)


There are many reasons why we feel sincerely happy, grateful, and proud to be chosen as Craftholic Indonesia ambassadors. Some of them including:
☆ The high quality of their products. Seriously, if you don't believe us, go to their store and feel how soft they are! We are positive you'll be like this:
Anyhow, it is very sad and disturbing that there are some unethical people who unabashedly plagiarize Craftholic and sell the fake items under the name... well, 'Craftholic' or sometimes 'Craetholic'. -_-"
We spotted some of them online and couldn't help but feeling bad for the people behind the authentic Craftholic brand, especially for the designers:
The reason being, these copycats are not only breaking the law by illegally copying Craftholic designs, mass producing, unabashedly branding it as 'Craftholic' (or slightly changing it as 'Craetholic'), selling and making illegal money out of it, they could also damage Craftholic's reputation with their counterfeit products because of the inconsistent shape and color designs, poor stitches, different faces, etc.; such manufacturing errors which you will not find in the authentic Craftholic stores worldwide (we all know how strict Japanese are).
Simply put, it's like looking at this authentic Doraemon:
...with this fake Dora:
It's just...... not the same. ^^;;;;;

☆ Trip to Tokyo to visit their Harajuku store! Watch our trip here:


☆ Made new friends with Craftholic Indonesia authorised distributors, Stefi and Stefan. Two of the kindest and realest people we've ever known. Thank you for trusting us to represent the brand.  

☆ ...aaand we also got the chance to meet some of our lovely readers!! Yes, we held a Meet&Greet event at the Craftholic Indonesia store which is located at AEON Mall, BSD. That day was very special to us, you girls were very sweet and inspiring. Thank you so much for coming and sharing your thoughts with us!! And thank you, Craftholic, Stefi, and Stefan for making this happened :)
The goodie bags prepared for all of us :D
Our Meet&Greet activity was having dinner together at this Japanese restaurant :D 
Wearing Craftholic Hoodie Blanket.

Again, thank you so much for the fun and unforgettable experience, CRAFTHOLIC!
We LOVE our BFFF 

Photographer (for photos taken in Axioo studio): Fen Soong
Videographer: Julius Sathya
Outfit: GOWIGASA

CRAFTHOLIC
Address:
♥ AEON Mall BSD City #2-29, Jakarta
♥ Paris van Java RL #D-09, Bandung
Website: www.craftholic.id
Online Store: shop.craftholic.id
Twitter: @CraftholicID

XOXO

September 05, 2015

Dressing Up Our MacBooks with XiaoMeiShop♡

What's better than a Macbook? A dressed-up Macbook, for sure! We got these funky stuffs from @xiaomeishop *YAYYY* and today we're gonna review them for you. :D


Packaging

Love how the stuffs are nicely packed and wrapped in bubble!

Ready for the babes?



Elle's Haul

Brown Kade laptop bag, gold case, ScreenGuard, CrystalGuard gold keyboard protector


Closer look
Elle's #OOTD: GOWIGASA Chloe Top in Green and Audrey Lace Skirt in Cream | ALDO Bracelet



Jess' Haul

Green laptop bag, clear transparent case, ScreenGuard, CrystalGuard white keyboard protector, Totoro Decal Sticker



How to use the decal. Super easy and the result is long lasting as well!

Really adore my Totoro Macbook! XD 

The keyboard protector. It makes my keyboard look cute and protects it from dust or from getting scratched out by Bolu, but to be honest, I'm not a fan of keyboard protector because I can't feel the keyboard (if any, it makes the keyboard feels 'chubby') and it makes me type slower than usual. Elle and mom enjoy using it, though.
The green laptop bag! A bit too tight for the Macbook + case inside, but love how pretty the color is and the quality is very good, very protective. The inside is soft and the outside is tough. There's also a zipper on the front side of the bag. But if I had to choose, I'd choose this leather case:
Jess' #OOTD: GOWIGASA Aimee Blazer (pink), Knit Sleeveless Top (grey), HW Denim Shorts 
It's not as protective as the bag and I love the color just the same (earth colors ftw!) but it still protects my Macbook well and look how slim and stylish it is!

- - - - - - - - - - - So, where to buy? - - - - - - - - - - -
Instagram: @xiaomeishop
WhatsApp / Text / iMessage: +62-878787-82882
Email: xiaomeishopid@gmail.com

Okay then, thanks a lot for reading and see you guys on our next post! (ห†ใƒฎห†)ใฅ♡

September 03, 2015

Jakarta Day Out with Antonio #ItalianGoesLocal!

Earlier this month, we got a friendly invitation from this friendly Italian guy. Apparently he's traveling around Asia and would love to drop by Jakarta to have some good food and local experiences as part of his #ItalianGoesLocal quest. So, here we are exploring Jakarta for a few hours with him!


Antique Flea Market at Jl. Surabaya

To be honest, this is also our first time here at Jalan Surabaya; a spot in Menteng, Central Jakarta, famously known as a street filled with antiques for sale. We knew this place from Instagram (where else lol) but never got a chance to visit, so while Antonio's here, let's visit this tourist spot together, as tourists. (๏พ‰≧▽≦)๏พ‰*:・๏พŸ✧

Some photos from Antonio's Facebook because we were too busy roaming the street that we didn't took proper pictures of these beauties:
Love how friendly and polite the sellers were.

Wait, Jess DID took this picture ^^ 
Read a review about this place from TripAdvisorI decided to write this review after visiting an antique store in Kemang in Jakarta where most of the expats live where I saw similar antiques for 3-4 times the price you will find in Jalan Surabaya so it is definitely worth the trip if you want something unique at a good price!

Elle's OOTD:  GOWIGASA Dual Pocket Sleeveless Button-Up (Black) | Rakriz White Vest | Love, Bonito Shoes and Bag | H&M Skirt

Antonio said this place has a lot of things reminding him of his childhood..
...we assume that Indonesian and Italian kids share some things in common, then? ^^


Lunch at Talaga Sampireun

OKAY IT'S FOODIE TIMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

Took Antonio to this place because not only the food is awesome, the view is nice as well.


We were seated in one of these 'saungs', where we can sit on the floor -like how some locals like to eat, and we can also do fish feeding here on the lake! Fish food is sold for IDR 7000 per pack.


Indonesian food FTW!
Our favorite dish of the day: MUSHROOM SATAY or SATE JAMUR TIRAM. Soooooo freaking delicious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! All three of us couldn't stop praising it the whole time lol.

Antonio's cooling off his tongue with Es Kelapa Muda (Chilled Coconut Water) after spicy foods attack. (≧▽≦)ใฅ

Elle does not think they're that spicy, though. 

Jess' OOTD:  GOWIGASA Teddy Bow Plaid Shirt (Blue) and HW Skirt (Red) | Charles n Keith Bag | Forever21 Shoes


Jess was taking this picture when this woman came through and even though Jess has stopped posing and asked her to just continue passing on, she just stopped there, looking at her phone and... It went on for awhile, so Jess just continued taking pics instead hahaha. Can you sense the awkwardness? X"D

And that's all for our little Jakarta adventure with our new Italian friend, Antonio! If you want to follow his adventure across Asia, he's right over here, documenting his #ItalianGoesLocal memories:
Instagram: @antoniotravels
Facebook: /italiangoeslocal
Twitter: @antoniotravels

Okay then, thanks a lot for reading and see you guys on our next post! (ห†ใƒฎห†)ใฅ♡