Hi, everyone.

Today I am sharing with you Christmas decorations around Bandung. I am sure lots of you want to have that very Christmas-y pics to post on the 25th of December and if you don't really decorate your house, the easiest way to have a Christmas-y pic without splurging on all those Christmas decorations, to find places that have beautiful Christmas decorations around Bandung.

First up is restaurants. The the top 3 restaurants that always have impeccable decorations around Christmas time are Buttercup Boulangerie at Four Points Hotel, Gormeteria at Pasir Kaliki, and a newcomer this year, Baby Dutch at Ciumbeleuit.

Photo from Baby Dutch Instagram

A newcomer from last year is Baby Dutch and their Christmas decoration does go quite viral this year. I personally never been to Baby Dutch but I only heard good things.

Photo from Gormeteria Instagram

Another restaurant that never disappoints in terms of decoration and have the best food is Gormeteria. Place is very nice and food is always good but parking is always terrible. No matter day or night, weekday or weekend, parking is always an issue. I personally haven't been here this year because I heard it is fully booked until New Year.

Second, when it comes to Christmas decorations, hotels are not a bad idea as well. Here are few pics from Pullman Hotel this year.

We had a wedding to attend at the hotel so we sneaked a few quick pics after the reception.

Last option to take your Christmas pics is the malls. They might not have grand decoration, but they are still not bad at all.

This one is from Paris van Java PVJ Mall Bandung. I know it doesn't look like much, but at night, the tree lights up beautifully. Parking is also very spacious but then again, with malls, it is always difficult to find parking at weekend. So best to go there before this weekend at night.

For 23 Mall, I don't see much decorations but I did take this pic in front of Scoop and it turns out pretty cute.

Anyway, I hope you all will have a lovely Christmas weekend with your loved ones. And if you don't have anyone to celebrate with, it is perfectly fine! A party of one can be fun too. You can do whatever you want on a Christmas day. Don't feel pressured to do what everyone else is doing.

 Hi, everyone.

With the holiday season in full swing, and all the meet ups and the parties coming up, it is no secret that we all gained the five pounds holiday weight. However, I'm sure we all still want to look our best without having to restrict ourselves during those dinner parties. The easiest way to do that is to wear the right shape wear under your outfit. I would say it is the must have item for this holiday season; wholesale waist trainer with logo. 

A waist trainer is a good idea especially if you like the 1950s dresses and skirt. A waist trainer is not too restrictive and allow you to move with more freedom. I do have to say, I love my waist trainer especially for wearing a full circle skirts. It really enhances your silhouette to create that small waist look that the 1950s are very famous for.

While waist trainer is a great option, but a plus size shapewear bodysuit will give your body a more slimmer appearance since it will hold in your waist, tummy, and tights at the same time. Seamless bodysuit is essential if you like wearing tight clothing. It will give the smooth appearance to your overall silhouette while also making you look smaller. A nude color is the best option since it will not cast a shadow on light colored clothing.

But then again, no one is obliged to look a certain way. I only wear my waist trainer because I want it. Please don't feel pressured to look a certain way this holiday season. It is already a great thing that we are alive to celebrate at all with all the pandemic that has been going on for the past two years. Let's make sure we also thank our body for still being alive without looking a certain way. 

For the first look, I paired it with an elbow length sweater with a collar. Collared sweater is a big hit this fall and it appears to continue its popularity this holiday season. This is a preppy casual look perfect for a work party or even for visiting the in-laws.

For outfit number two, I paired the pants with some emerald green blouse for a full-on holiday looks that will sure turn heads. I also donned a drop earrings to complete the look. This outfit will be great for a slightly dressier event like maybe a church service or even brunch with your big family.

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 The prom is the highlight of the year for all the students and this tradition was born in America in the 1900s and was regarded as the first social event as an adult. It started in colleges and soon worked its way down to high school; students saw this as an opportunity to introduce themselves to the older college kids and over the years, the prom dance grew to become the major social event on the high school student's calendar. 

For the girls, the most important thing is the dress, and with that in mind, here are a few common prom dress fails to avoid at all costs.

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• Don't Do Dress Shopping In A Group - While it's perfectly natural to want some moral support when choosing your gown, online shopping with friends can quickly turn into a free-for-all. Everyone's got an opinion and they won't be shy too let you know their thoughts on the matter and you could easily end up with a dress that Suzy loves! The best idea is to start with a Google search for online prom dress stores and start copying images that you like. Send a few single trusted friend and base your choice on her response.
• Ordering Too Late - It's easy to 'umm' and 'aah' and before you know it, the prom date is approaching and you still haven't committed to a dress. Allow 7 days for delivery when buying from a known online designer dress boutique, then you need another few days for a local seamstress to carry out the minor adjustments that are needed to make it a perfect fit.
• Bra And Pantie Lines - If you're going to wear a tight-fitting slinky number, the last thing you want is ugly underwear lines, so do seek out underwear that doesn't show through. A full dress rehearsal is recommended. If you find it difficult to fit into the dress, consider some serious undergarments, as long as you're comfortable.
• Overspending - You have to be very disciplined with the money; don't even bother to look at the high end, unless you can drop $10,000 without thinking about it. The online designer dress has stunning prom dresses from top designers such as Sherri Hill and Jovani, to name but a couple, and their creations are realistically affordable (your mom can help). Let's not forget that this dress can be worn on many occasions in the next few years, so it most definitely isn't a single-wear outfit. That said, you don't need to go into debt to find the perfect prom dress!

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