February 20, 2013

GD and Taeyang for VOGUE Korea


Big Bang's G-Dragon and Taeyang teamed up for a duet photoshoot.

On February 19, several cuts from the pictorial have been released to tease the fans. They will appear on the March issue of “Vogue Korea.”


Their special relationship is well known within the industry and the public. The best buds have trained together for numerous years before debut and have spent another good chapter as teammates in one of today’s most successful boy groups.

G-Dragon and Taeyang have participated in many magazine photoshoots with the other members and also individually, but it’s been revealed that this is the first time where it’s just them two featured in a magazine. Their colorful and flashy style can also be seen in this photoshoot, which has a 60’s pop art concept. They’re clothed in street fashion and have custom made jewelry, which expresses their keen fashion sense.


A staff involved in the photoshoot commented, “G-Dragon and Taeyang brought their own trunk full of high top shoes, accessories and clothes to the shoot. They showed big interest in fashion.”

Sources:
http://www.soompi.com/2013/02/19/g-dragon-and-taeyang-are-quirky-and-colorful-for-vogue-korea/
http://bigbangworldwide.blogspot.com/2013/02/newsphotos-g-dragon-taeyang-transformed.html

February 19, 2013

RED AND BLACK


ROMWE Jacket | H&M Top | GOWIGASA Burgundy Leather Skirt | Cozbest Suede Black Boots | GOWIGASA Skull Satchel Bag

 I've been obsessed with prints lately and this wild wolves print jacket from Romwe is just so cool and eye-catching, it will add fierceness to any outfit. I paired it with a leather skirt in burgundy color because red and black go strikingly well together, and a letter-print tank top which says "Little Party Tank" (although I'm not a party girl, it's still a fun design to go for).

For shoes, I went with this pair of black boots again and again. I just love wearing them so much, they are so easy to slip on and off!

Anyway, we are going to open a stand at UPH (Universitas Pelita Harapan) Bazaar Festival on Feb 25 until Mar 1 2013. We will sell mostly second-hand clothing at crazy cheap prices and in very good condition. Trust me, you don't wanna miss this out!


X O X O,
Elle Yamada

February 14, 2013

Happy Valentine's Day


No, this is not what I'm wearing for this lovey-dovey day. This is the outfit that I wore for my cousin's birthday lunch last week– happy birthday, Valen! ♥ 
In fact, I still don't know whether or not I'm going to celebrate V-day today as I am struggling with a cold and sore throat now.


Forever21 Top | Chicnova Skirt | ZARA Leather Jacket | Comfit Gorgeous Shoes | Marc by Marc Jacobs Bag | Cross Necklace from Japan

What is Valentine's day if we are not talking about Love? But today I'm not going to talk about some romantic love, instead I'd like to talk about something that I really love doing: watching some DVDs peacefully at home. A common conversation between me and my close friends:
Friends: "Where are you?"
Me: "Home."
Friends: "Watching DVDs?"
Me: "What else?"

And lately I've been hooked on two series, Breaking Bad and Entourage.

Breaking Bad is a bit dark drama series, and it is the story of Walter White, a law-abiding high school chemistry teacher who is diagnosed with late-stage lung cancer. He turns to a life of crime, producing and selling methamphetamine (Crystal Meth) with his former student, Jesse Pinkman, with the aim of securing his family's financial future before he dies.

It is a very brilliant, high-quality, well-written and detailed film. If you love "Inception" or "Shawshank Redemption" then you are going to love this.

(Rating from IMDB: 9.4/10)



Entourage on the other hand, is much lighter than Breaking Bad. It is a comedy-drama series which chronicles the acting career of Vincent Chase, a young A-list movie star, and his childhood friends from Queens. The series focuses mainly on male friendship and real-life situations in modern-day Hollywood. Guys will love it as much as girls love Sex and the City. I really enjoy their sarcastic wit, especially coming from one of the characters, Ari Gold, the foul-mouthed yet lovable agent :)

p.s. Mark Wahlberg served as one of the show's executive producers, and the story is loosely based on Wahlberg's experiences as an up-and-coming film star.

(Rating from IMDB: 8.6/10)




Ok, I guess that's all! Thank you for reading and Happy Valentine's Day to all of you lovely people! Whether you are single or taken, treat yourself today you deserve it! :)

X O X O,
Elle Yamada

February 07, 2013

Top of the Line

GOWIGASA Black Striped Top | H&M Bird Prints Skirt | ALL CAPS Dahlia Wedges | GOWIGASA Postman Sling Bag
After #1, #2, #3, and #4, this is the closer look of my Japan outfit #5. I paired this horizontal striped top with bird prints on the bottom and I thought my red Dahlia wedges would be perfect for this look as it brings a pop of color. :)

Anyway, I wore this outfit when I went to Harajuku– the activity post will be up soon!


Stripes are such a huge trend for Spring/Summer 2013, you can spot them pretty much anywhere you can think of. There are horizontal, vertical, diagonal, zigzag, and all other variations of stripes to experiment with. You can pair them with bright colors, different prints, or if you want to go "ALL-IN" you can pair them with another stripes!

Here are some ideas on how to rock Stripes:



X O X O,
Elle Yamada

February 05, 2013

If Only


I know Jakarta is a tropical, humid city and there is no way I'm wearing this outfit here, but there are several other countries that are experiencing winter, and this is just a picture of what I would wear if only Jakarta ever had winter. :)



For the main outfit (dress + purse), I picked out the outfit I wore here, because I think it's perfect for a romantic night out. I love that the iridescent green sequins from the dress give you an instant night-time glam while the pink bow purse give a fun twist to the outfit.

And to keep my body temperature up, I threw on this beautiful coat which has the combination of faux fur and leather. This coat also got pockets, so that's a plus point for me as my hands get cold easily. The zipper front also makes it convenient to put on and take off. :)

For shoes, I slipped on these white studded boots to coordinate with the white fur of the coat. And I usually wear tights to cover up my legs if it is really cold outside.



H&M Sequin Dress | Vivilli Fur Leather Coat | H&M Pink Bow Purse | Cozbest Studded Boots


X O X O,
Elle Yamada

February 02, 2013

KIDDY LAND - for the human smile (Japan)

First of all, KIDDY LAND is such a great name for a toy store!

Serving happiness since 1946, KIDDY LAND is one of Japan's most popular Toy Stores. They feature an amazing six floors of exciting toys, character goods, stickers and more. Both international and Japan-based products are available to delight the entire family.


Spotted: Robert Downey Jr.
This is Disney "Pop n Step". It means they can all dance together by doing little steps (that's why Woody looks blurry). If you want to watch how they "dance", click here.
Because TV remote is too mainstream...
Haha, LINE plushies!
Each of the doll has its own name and meaning.
They cost around IDR 700.000 if we are not mistaken.
KATTT~! ✖‿✖
Mini plushies♥
Cute umbrellas
Cool socks!! Regret it so much we didn't buy the "One Piece" one... (╯3╰)
Girls' stuff.
More girls' stuff.
TOTORO (from the Studio Ghibli's movie, My Neighbor Totoro)!! *hugggsss*
Giant baby pooh ♥
Weird faces of Minnie, but they are SO soft and pillowy!! (≧ω≦)
Mugiwara pirates!! ಥ⌣ಥ
Haha faux Robin is hilarious!
Look at the prices! :O
Did you know that the name "Rilakkuma" literally means "A very relaxed Bear"? ∩(︶▽︶)∩
Meet FURBY, the creepy owl-like robot which was very popular back in the 90s.
Watch the video to see how cute slash creepy they are:
 
KIDDY LAND Information


Address
6-1-9 Jingu-mae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Hours 
Monday~Friday:[Open] 11:00-21:00,
Saturday, Sunday, and holiday:[Open] 10:30-21:00

Prices 
Mid-range

Credit Cards 
Accepted