Shopping In Jakarta Your Bags Will Be Bursting At The Seams! (Sep 18, 2011)
Jakarta is part of a beautiful archipelago that is called Indonesia. And easily assumes the role of the capital, for finance, commerce, education, fashion, art, medicine and so much more. Yet, it remains the essence and acumination of all Indonesias islands, tribes, cultures and wonderful surprises. Home to a populace of future leaders, corporate tycoons, artisans and fashionistas, Jakarta is a blend of personalities and smiling faces all around. Nightlife is decadent in this part of the world, with a host of nightclubs, karaoke bars, pubs, bowling alleys and theatres. The food is a wonderful blend of all things Asian and can be sampled from hawker street food in Chinatown to a fine dining fusion experience in Central Business District (Golden Triangle). Shopping is perhaps one of the primary things on a persons itinerary, for picking up a memento of your trip, looking for bargain items or luxury items. And Jakarta serves up a multitude of ways and means of spending money. From street markets to mega malls, this capital of Indonesia has it all. Electronics has always been a good purchase to make from Asia, and Jakarta offers a great opportunity is the form of Glodok Plaza in Chinatown and Managa Dua Mall. Find an array of items from mobile phones, digital camera, DVD players, TVs and music systems from these establishments. For the brand conscious, label hunter, Plaza Senayan, Senayan City and Plaza Indonesia are among some of the places to be visited. Find your favourite international brands, from the likes of Chanel, Armani, Ralph Lauren, Gucci, Guess, Versace and many of them have flagship stores in Jakarta malls. The mega malls come with a fine offering of eateries, cinemas, bowling alleys, gyms and salons. Antique shopping in Jakarta will help you discover the historical magnificence of this age old country. Jalan Ciputat Raya and Surabaya Street offer a wonderful selection for shopping. Pick items such as silver cigarette cases, masks, worry beads, grandfather clocks, sextants, xylophones, samurai swords and teak wood furniture when you visit these famous localities. The street markets offer a great selection of nick-knacks and bargain items, but be prepared to actually bargain for them! From the famous batik, Chinese herbs, clothes, watches, jeans, jewellery, shoes and everything else in between can be found at these markets. Make a visit to Pasar Cikini on Jalan Cikini Raya Cikini, Pasar Tanah Abang on Block A, or Psar Mayestik in Kebayoran Baru to experience street markets in Jakarta. Looking for service apartment in Jakarta, there is no better choice than the spacious, private and stylish apartments on offer at Somerset Berlian.
For thirty-nine bucks you get the complete set which includes two 3-in-1 sets of different attractive color mixes and a cute jute door hanger reminder that doubles as a plastic bag recycler (Jan 01, 1970)
So, for about twenty bucks you get the 3-in-1 kit which includes three of Ecozuris terrific reusable bags, the reminder kit with steering wheel wrap, and the carabiner, a handy pouch to store all three bags. For thirty-nine bucks you get the complete set which includes two 3-in-1 sets of different attractive color mixes and a cute jute door hanger reminder that doubles as a plastic bag recycler. What is more, you contribute to childrens education too. These reusable bags are truly a golden buy that is worth every penny. Ecozuri bags are also machined washable and very easy to dry.
Exotic Prints are an Edgy, Spot-On Trend This Season (Sep 18, 2011)
Whether it be snakeskin, leopard print, crocodile, or tribal print, exotic prints are taking over the spring fashion season. Exotic prints are seen from top to bottom, from tanks to heels, on headbands and on handbags, and Handbago has noticed quite a few handbag designers catching onto this current trend. Exotic prints are edgy, flirty and cool; thus, they can be worn casually or on a night on the town. What's phenomenal about this trend in prints is the varying price range one can have it in! From Jessica Simpson Collection's Front Row Clutch to Jimmy Choo's Tatum Shopper, snakeskin and other exotic prints are available to everyone. So, have fun with this flirty trend, bagistas, and leave the Plain Jane look at home.
