December 03, 2014

Grey Skies


Here's my outfit choice when the weather is bipolar. A cozy sweater and a lightweight skirt, finished off with a practical bag and a comfortable yet stylish footwear. :)


I always love how 'relaxed' a bucket bag looks. I got this one from Shopbop, and while there are quite many choices of bucket bags in their store, I personally think this one is the best because of the minimalist design, the leather material and it's also big enough to carry a lot of my junk. Other than this, I also love this one from Rebecca Minkoff, and this one from Michael Kors Collection.

What I Wore: GOWIGASA Grey 'BABE' Sweater and Plaid Skirt | Madewell Fenwick Bucket Bag | Won Hundred Alva Ankle Strap Sandals (I've got a feeling I'll be wearing these sandals a LOT)

Closing this post with a quote from Duke Ellington that reflects my current situtation both figuratively and literally:
 Grey skies are just clouds passing over. 


xx
Elissa Yamada

November 27, 2014

Bali Wedding + Good News for Shopaholics!

Hello!

Here's some lovely snippets from the wedding I attended this past weekend in Bali.
The groom, Erick, is one of my bf's close friends and he and his wife, Decy, has been together for 7 years! They are such good people, I'm so happy they finally tied the knot :)
The sun was SO bright that the wedding organiser were handing out sunglasses at the entrance for all the guests, including the bridesmaids! 8)
The vow...
…and the kiss!
Haha I love Erick's expression here! xD
The first dance. They look so cute together, aren't they? :)
I didn't take any pictures of the food, but it was amaaazing! The shrimp, the pork ribs, the sambals, EVERYTHING. URGH. I'm drooling right now reliving it!

Congratulations once again, Erick and Decy!
Best wishes for a happy life together! :D


OUTFIT

What I Wore: Suite Blanco Top | GOWIGASA Blue Maxi Skirt | Whiting Davis Cage Minaudiere Clutch Gold | Jason Wu Mustard Leather Buckle Sandals

I chose my new maxi skirt in blue from Gowigasa for that elegant and classy look, plus it can also be my "something blue" for the wedding hehe. I paired it with this sleek gold clutch that I got from Shopbop. Like finally, my quest for a formal-yet-stylish clutch is over!! Fyi, it comes with a chain strap for convenient carrying, but you can also tuck it inside perfectly when not in use. :)

For shoes, I wore these leather sandals in mustard to tone down the 'gold'. They are surprisingly VERY comfortable despite the height, I swear! And you know what? I also got them from Shopbop! They DO carry a lot of pretty things! I always spend so many hours browsing their store to find the *perfect* ones.

And good news for YOU,
Shopbop is having their BIGGEST SALE of the year!

• The sale begins Tuesday, November 25 - Monday, December 1 (that's an ENTIRE WEEK, my friend!)
• There is NO brand exclusions, and with this sale, the more you purchase the better the savings (see pic above). So I would strongly suggest you to find friends for a group purchase if possible!

For the discount code and more information about this event, click here and here. :D

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Another shopping event that I'd also like to mention is:

YES, you can catch our online store, GOWIGASA at Alam Sutera Mall (TraffiqueFest Bazaar) this coming weekend and enjoy these privileges:
 Take a pic on our booth and get 20% OFF for posting it on your Instagram account.
You can try out our outfits and buy on the spot, OR if you prefer, we can also deliver it to your home for FREE.
 Get BONUS (beauty products) for purchases of IDR 300k and up.

Payment method:
✓ Cash
✓ Bank transfer (simply show the proof of payment to our staff)

See you later, loves!

XOXO

November 26, 2014

Mercedez Benz Indonesia | #StarChase Photo Competition

So, I just went to Vin+ earlier and met a bunch of cool people from the agency and Mercedes Benz Indonesia. Apparently, Mercedes Benz is holding a fun competition called #StarChase Photo Competition. It is ongoing now and TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY to join (November 22-27th, 2014)!!
There will be a total of ten (10) winners for this competition. One winner will be treated to a luxurious shopping experience from #MercedesBenz. If you are one stylish woman you will get Louis Vuitton and if you are man, you will win Hugo Boss. There are also luscious gadgets for nine other winners!


How To Join

Here comes the fun part. Mercedes Benz team is going 'round town (in this case, Jakarta) to park their gorgeous rides. All you have to do is to spot one and take a stylish photo of you together with the luxurious car.

Step by step:
1. Visit http://bit.ly/starchase to get the exact venue location & car
2. Go to designated venue around Jakarta on 22 November - 27 November 2014
3. Take a stylish photo of you with the Mercedes-Benz car at the venue
4. Upload the photo with #StarChase hashtag and tag @MercedesBenzID on Instagram
5. Ten (10) of the best photos will win these prizes:
    • One (1) luxurious shopping experience from #MercedesBenz (Louis Vuitton if you're a woman and Hugo Boss if you're a man)
    • One (1) Samsung Galaxy Tab S
    • Two (2) Samsung Galaxy K Zoom and
    • Six (6) Canon Digital IXUS 145


Some of The Participants

Cute pose! Love the twin fashion style. XD


Me, Participating

 White car is the bomb. #NotRacism #JustAMatterOfPreference

 Met Hans too, here. Hi, Hans! It's always nice to meet you! 

I told Hans that I feel like Syahrini (a famous Indonesian celebrity), posing with a posh car like this HAHAHA.

 I drive both manual and automatic cars since I was 14 years old, so driving an automatic car like this is a treat for me (ya feel me, manual car drivers??).

 Loving the classy interior of this car as well.
I mean, look at that rich tan color! #ColorOriented


#OOTD: GOWIGASA Cara Black Leather Jacket & Deep Green Silky Maxi Skirt (coming soon to the website) | Topshop Top | Unbranded Necklace and Spike Bracelet | June + Julia Shoes

As you can see, Vin+ was the designated venue when I went for this #StarChase Competition. The last time I went there was on 2011… I guess? With Elle. It was one of our girls' night outs, just the two of us haha. Most of the time, we stay home watching movies, so rare opportunities like this, we ought to preserve lol.

Anyway, good luck for joining the competition. Very easy one, just snap to win so make sure you join haha! Thank you so much for reading and see you guys on my next post! (ˆˆ)づ♡

XOXO
Jessica Yamada