June 13, 2013

One Step at a Time

What I Wore: GOWIGASA Kitten Love Sweater and Striped Pants

Hell yeah, I work out! I've been starting this new habit since March '13, and am so happy I can make it stick for this long (the longest period of time I've ever worked out was only 2 weeks wtf). I really hope I can make it stick for good this time!

What's my motivation?
*To start living a healthy lifestyle.
I become more and more aware of the importance of being healthy. There is a great quote about this that I read somewhere: "Those who think they have no time for exercise (or healthy eating) will sooner or later have to find time for illness."

I've also been starting to eat healthy (not diet!), drink minimum of 8 glasses of water per day, and take buffered vitamin C every morning.

ps. I'll try to post my breakfast/lunch/dinner menu to my Instagram as often as possible :)

*It makes ME happy.
Just like Elle Woods from Legally Blonde said, "Exercise gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy."

I always feel so energized, happy and positive after a work out! And I guess by feeling that way, I automatically become more productive at work. :D

*To get a toned and defined body.
Nuff said.

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Of course I still have some bad habits that I need to get rid off (e.g. staying up late), but it's all a process and I'm quite proud of myself for taking this small step. :)

X O X O
Elle Yamada

June 12, 2013

Back Home


What I Wore: Suite Blanco Top | GOWIGASA Blue High-Waisted Skirt | ZARA Houndstooth Bag | Sheinside Studded Leather Jacket | ZARA Heels

Got this beautiful top from Suite Blanco (Senayan City); beside the eye-catching prints, I also love the neckline of this top as it can show off your shoulders (it's a beautiful part of your body!) :D

I paired it with an electric blue high waisted skirt from GOWIGASA to make the outfit even more colorful, then added the studded leather jacket to toughen it up. For the final look I decided to slip into these delicate heels from ZARA to keep the feminine side alive.

Anyway, I just came back from 5 fabulous days in Bali. If you follow my Instagram (@elleyamada), you can see real-time photo updates when I was there :)



Well back home means back to work and back to healthy lifestyle! Wish me luck ;)


X O X O
Elle Yamada

June 03, 2013

Double Acid


What I Wore: Shredded Back Cropped Top from Somewhere store in Bali | GOWIGASA Acid Washed Denim Jacket | shopAKIRA Acid High Waist Jeans | VIPARO Hologram Cap | June and Julia LOLA Boots

I love denim especially when it is acid wash like these vintage high rise pants from shopAKIRA and jacket from GOWIGASA.

The pants.
It's hard for me to fall in love with pants (I usually go with shorts), but this pair of pants is an exception. First off, it is high rise and it fits my waist perfectly, it's medium weight, and I freaking love the stretch fabric of these pants it doesn't make my legs feel trapped.

The jacket.
What more can I say? It's acid wash, it gives you a little bit of retro chic slash punk rock vibe to your look without looking too much. It's officially my new favorite wardrobe staple :)

The cap.
Either you love it or hate it, but the holographic trend is making the fashion pack take notice. Designers such as Stella McCartney, Jonathan Saunders, Hugo Boss and Burberry experimented with the metallic, bold, oil-like print. Are you bold enough to try it? VIPARO

X O X O,
Elle Yamada