Wanderlust: Manhattanhenge

Going to Manhattan during Manhattanhenge, which as described on Wikipedia as,  

Manhattanhenge – sometimes referred to as the Manhattan Solstice – is a twice-a-year occurrence during which the setting sun aligns with the east–west streets of the main street grid in the borough of Manhattan in New York City.

 

 

images via instagram feed #manhattanhenge

Love Story: Audrey Hepburn & Robert Wolders

This is a total re-post from one of my favorite blogs: { this is glamorous } 's

{great love stories № 06 | audrey hepburn & robert wolders} 

 by joey bailey for {this is glamorous} | editing & image compilation by roséline | view previous articles

which I ABSOLUTELY ADORE! Eventhough I already know Audrey Hepburn's stories by heart, but this is my first time seeing photos of La Paisible, Audrey's estate in Switzerland. Her favorite place to be with her family and the place where she took her last breath. 

Beautiful post. Great job, { this is glamorous } ! Giving link to this post is not enough, I simply have to repost because it's about Audrey Hepburn!!!

Companion : /kəmˈpanjən/ one that is closely connected with another

A waifish figure and large, brown, doe-like eyes; a tiny, cinched in waist and sweet, elfin features; a willowy dancer's body, slight but strong from years of ballet training—always graceful and ever ladylike—it is difficult to believe that this beautiful woman, both inside and out, would wait almost her entire life to find true love but—when she did find it, it was truly great . 

John F Kennedy Jr & Carolyn Bessette

via { this is glamorous }

via { this is glamorous }

John F Kennedy, Jr and Carolyn Bessette (also Lauren Bessette, Carolyn Bessette's sister) left this world today 13 years ago tragically. They were (and still remain) one of my favorite famous couple, look how happy they were on pics above. This is how I will remember them, I don't know how was their marriage like behind closed doors, but to me, they were such beautiful and loving couple.

read their beautiful love story on { this is glamorous }

Monday ManiPedi: Ikat Manicure

One of my favorite patterns! So happy I could put it on my nails. I got the tutorial from an instagrammer, her username is: lafemmelulu few days ago and been dying to do my nails since. 

As per her instructions: 

1. I applied two coats of Essie Turquoise & Caicos as the base, except for my ring-finger which I applied with two coats of Essie Tart Deco. Allow to dry few minutes. 

2. Then I used Faceshop's White nailpolish to paint irregular spots. Wait few minutes to dry. 

3. Used Essie Tart Deco to add irregular smaller spots on top of the larger spots. 

4. Then used a black permanent marker to apply thin feathery strokes vertically following the outer edge of the contrasting spots. The lines need not be perfect as the final look exaggerates a fabric or feathered look. 

5. Allow 15 minutes to dry before applying top coat. 

I absolutely looove my nails right now!

 

 

 

Sunday Thoughts: Light Will Come Bursting In

via spiritual inspiration

Repost from spiritual inspiration because this is a very beautiful post. If you have tumblr account and if you're a Christian, follow spiritual inspiration!

When darkness overtakes the godly, light will come bursting in.(Psalm 112:4)

Everyone goes through seasons of difficulty or times when things just seem dark. During these challenging times, know that you are not alone. God has a plan to drive out the darkness—He will flood you with His light! Notice that in today’s verse it doesn’t say, “The light will come trickling in.” No, it says that the light will come bursting in! That means suddenly, you will see God’s goodness. Suddenly, you’ll be promoted. Suddenly, the answer will come!

If you’ve been going through a difficult time, get ready for the goodness of God in a new way. Know that His light is about to come bursting in! Get ready for breakthroughs. Get ready for promotion. Get ready for restoration. You may have had that problem for a long, long time, but today could be the day that it turns around. Suddenly, things can change! God wants His glory to be seen on you. He wants you to stand out in the crowd. He wants you to be so blessed that everyone around you can see His goodness on you! So keep standing, keep believing, keep hoping and keep declaring His Word because His light is going to come bursting in!

Fabulous Friday Finds

via Chance

Hello darlings!

Just like the woman in the photo above, I'm going to spend this weekend alone because my husband Jonah already went back to Lombok last Tuesday. Planning a relaxing weekend... Just me, my book and my striped tee (and shorts). I actually enjoy being alone, on my own. Eventhough many people / friends (yes, not just some, but many) think that it is odd to go to the cinema alone, eating at restaurants or cafe alone, shopping alone, basically doing everything alone, I actually enjoy it to the hilt! Yes, I'm alone but I'm absolutely not lonely, there's a difference. Do any of you enjoy being alone too?

Oh well, I wish you all a very relaxing weekend (: 

Oh wow... Hidden Pools!

Then it leads to King Kai Pool Float. Oh!

Welovekaoru. Oh yes I do!

I just found out about Spice Girls' musical, "Viva Forever". Interesting!

1920s Greece in color.

I have a feeling that this would be my next bottle of essie ((:

Love this bride and groom's pic!

'til next week darlings! kiss

Monday ManiPedi: Melting Paint

A not very challenging nail art, it is a very simple one indeed. Applied two coats of Essie Fiji then painted freehand with Essie Tart Deco. Painting the melting effect is very easy, don't be afraid to move the brush around!