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