On Our Radar: @yummertime

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These guys are what our technicolor dreams are made of.

#DestinationCrush: Brussels

What's not to love about the city of warm waffles?

Mid-Week Wanderlust: Stockholm, Sweden!

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What can we say, we can't help our wanderlusting minds!

Editor's Pick: Celebrities in Pastel Hues

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So dreamy, wouldn't you say? 

NYC Street Arts That Imitate Life

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Taking street art to a new, digitally advanced level.

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You know what they say, ‘not all who wanders are lost.’

Minimalistic Photography To Cure The Mid-Week Blues

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In a mid-week blues, it is always nice to feast our eyes on pretty pictures.

The Three Luxurious Weekend Getaways from Jakarta

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From Amanjiwo Resorts in Yogyakarta to Nihiwatu in Sumba, in our book, it is never not the time for a weekend getaway! 

Wanderlust: Beach Above

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The midweek has arrived and we know that you need something to soothe your tiresome eyes and soul. Check out what we got for your right after the jump.

The Pod: A Good Night Rest in Singapore

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Have you joined the #cottoninkxraisaconcert contest yet? If the answer is yes, get ready to win the grand prize: RAISA CONCERT PACKAGE TO SINGAPORE! As you all might know already, the prize includes one night hotel accommodation at The Pod Singapore. More than just a cozy and pleasant place to stay, The Pod is a budget hotel that's located at the heart of Singapore, where you can easily reach one of the top shopping places in the city: the must-visit Haji Lane. 

Ria Sarwono's Weekend Getaway

 Stop whatever you're doing right now, 'cause you might need a break from work and take a #cottoninkgetaway to Bali with our Brand & Marketing Director, Ria Sarwono (and her son, Ara).

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 Maybe you're an avid follower of our two recent favorite hashtags on Instagram #cottoninkholiday #cottoninkgetaway; or maybe you're not. For us, every once in a while, a good vacation is sort of an obligatory, don't you agree?

Ria Sarwono's Travel List

Packing for holidays might gets you weary, but remembering that you're going to have your awaiting getaway right in front of your eyes, you could start by opening that luggage and arranging your clothes. For the Eid Mubarak break, our Brand & Marketing Director Ria Sarwono chooses to go to Makassar, South Sulawesi to explore more about the beautiful culture and archipelago of Indonesia.

I travel because why not? Well, since I was a little kid, my dad has always taken his children to go traveling twice a year - one for local destination, another one is for overseas. Bali and Solo are his most favorite Indonesian cities to travel to, and guess what, his kids love it too. I have a fondness towards Solo, 'cause believe it or not, it feels like the clock is ticking way slower than normal, whereby two days are more than enough to get a full relaxation, away from the busy city of Jakarta. Besides, you could always relax while enjoying the variety of scrumptious culinary choices in Solo. 

My favorite travel destination is Europe. I love having road trips, especially from London to Scotland. I think my enthusiasm for road trips came from my father who delights in it. For me, road trips may lead to a lot of spontaneity, like if one of the family members get to see any interesting restaurant or shop signs on the road, we might grab the chance to check it out. You'll never know what you'll see.

I never leave home without the travel sizes of my favorite beauty products. Body lotion, lip balm and of course, a beauty mask. Wherever the destination is, traveling will indeed absorb all your energy and your face will definitely need to be refreshed. No time for a dull face.

And of course, good companions. Ara, my sweet little son, is indeed a typhoon. He's a curious little kid who always has a huge desire to try something new, and needless to say, he's also fond of traveling. Me and my husband might get out of hands every once in a while, but for god-knows-why, our boy never stops perk up our days, crafting spine-tingling yet delightful memories.

My ultimate travel tips is to stick to dark color scheme - black, gray and navy are versatile to mix and match. They all create a classic selection of shades that somehow makes me more effortless while pairing which pieces to wear.

And the most important thing is to always bring your favorite pair of jeans. Either it's summer or winter, a comfy denim is always the best pick to be styled with any tops and outerwear. Plus, sunnies or other accessories would make a great compliment to your look while wearing your jeans.

My traveling words to live by is to live, travel, adventure, bless and don't be sorry. Jack Kerouac. When traveling has become a part of lifestyle, I think nothing else matters.

Carline Darjanto's Travel List

Holiday season is just around the corner and we can hardly wait to share our thoughts on personal styling and the most important thing is the reason for one to travel. Right before her journey to the beautiful city of Istanbul, our Creative Director Carline Darjanto lays bare what's inside her luggage: the travel essentials.

I travel because traveling is always on my list. It goes without saying that once in a few months, I need to travel, either to somewhere I've been to or to some other places that I've never been to. We as humans are blessed with an extremely huge world that has no end, therefore, we're never out of destinations to travel.

My favorite travel destination is Komodo Island. When I was in the island, me and my companions didn't get to access a glimpse of internet connection, where in fact, we all know that a hotspot is compulsory for twentieth century human beings. With the breeze of fresh air that touched my face and the calming perpetual sound of the ocean, I felt incredibly good without any signals. Yes, it's true that I couldn't access anything that's connected to my work, but I think that's the point of a good holiday. Taking a few days off of the hustle and bustle in the big city, it becomes necessary to explore the holiday destination, on top of that, it becomes momentous to do a thorough self-reflection. The crucial point of having a break is to release the tense and absorb new inspiration to be further applied to our work, isn't it?

I never leave home without sunscreen. It is of the utmost importance, no matter where the destination is, I (and I bet everyone does) always need the perfect product to protect the skin from the sun's ultraviolet. 

My ultimate travel tips is to pack interchangeable staples. For my upcoming trip to Istanbul, I've prepared my favorite Candice Top, Black Naomi Shirt and Esmee Top from Cotton Ink's latest collection - it makes me easy to pair one another with either shawl or necklace. And not to forget, never leave for your vacation without a pair of versatile shoes. My current favorite is Valentino 'Rockstud' Pump in red. Either wearing a comfy oversized shirt or statement tee, the heels is just the perfect complement to my casual traveling style.

My traveling words to live by is Hans Christian Andersen's "To travel is to live." It is as simple as that.

So, have you packed for your holiday yet? Share your travel essentials, style and stories to Instagram, don't forget to mention us and use these following hashtags #cottoninkholiday #youxcottonink. 

Happy holidays! xx

Where To Go: Istanbul, Turkey

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If you have read Dan Brown’s Inferno, then you may know a little bit of Istanbul’s beauty as the book is like a travel map for those of you who haven’t been there. In the book, Robert Langdon takes us to the landmark Hagia Sophia, Istanbul to visit the tomb of Enrico Dandolo. Besides that, Langdon also mentions that Istanbul is a beautiful city. Well, Robert Langdon is not the only one who is able to take you to a virtual trip to Istanbul. This time, Cotton Ink’s Creative Director, Carline Darjanto, will take you to the most exotic travelling journey in Istanbul! Tell us what you expect to read: Turkish cuisine review? A list of Istanbul landmark? Just keep an eye for the next part of #cottoninkholiday to Istanbul. Stay tuned on our Instagram @cottonink for the upcoming trip! 

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