Thursday 24 November 2016

Miami Lookbook '16| ETL


A few weeks ago, I decided to head off to the US (for the first time ever!) to visit some family and friends.  It was definitely, a well deserved break that I was desperately in need of...
When I arrived to America, it felt like a whole other planet. 
People were super friendly, the food was absolutely amazing (you can literally find all types food from so many different cultures) in HUGE portions! 
Here are some of the photos from my favorite spot in Miami!





















Dress: Forever 21
Shoes: Adidas Superstar Shoes 



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Love, 

Ayah & Kimmy xxx

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Friday 1 July 2016

Eley Kishimoto Shoes




I brought these a couple of months ago ready for my summer holiday but I just couldn't wait to test them out, I picked a bright sunny morning to try out these babies (though it rained like 5 minutes after this photo) and they did not disappoint. 

I was (and still am) a little apprehensive about the boldness of the print. My regular colour pallet is black, grey and blues and it's rare that I will break out of that mold. 

However these were in a lil sale going for a steal so I thought I'd take a leap of faith and buy them.

They are part of the Living Art collaboration between Vans and Eley Kishimoto, bringing bold prints to the classic shoe design. 

There are so many different designs and styles of shoe so it's easy to find something you like, I went for the classic slip on which I think will be perfect for wandering in the summer sun on holiday.

The shoes themselves are really comfortable, they slip-on easy without flopping around. The soles are thick and a really good quality so hopefully these will last a lot longer than standard shoes do and the cushioning on the back means they don't hurt the backs of my ankles. 

I love the graphic patterns of these shoes, bright and cheerful without being too busy and dizzying; the designers have perfectly balanced vibrancy with casual street-style. 

At Embrace the Light we love to experiment with fashion and be a little bit different so we love the idea of this collaboration. 

The prints add a splash of colour to a simple outfit and I can't wait to play around with different combinations. 

What do you think?


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Love, 
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Tuesday 24 May 2016

Grunge Inspired Summer Lookbook



Can you believe we're already in summer 2016?! I definitely can't! Time has been absolutely flying by and we're loving it! We decided to publish this lookbook to get the #summervibes feels! 
PS. We added the flowery boots because it's still freezing in England! Lots of love xxx









Question of the day:

What's your favorite part about SUMMER?! 
Ours is THE BEACH and ofcourse.. THE SUN!!!

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Happiness.

Love, 
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Wednesday 11 May 2016

Move it| ETL




I am not a big fan of exercise. I really don't like sports, I'm not a co-ordinated nor a fit person so getting motivated to exercise is a real struggle.If you're a busy and poor uni student it can be especially difficult if you don't want to pay the expensive gym prices and you're trying to figure out a way to go running and be back in time for that 9 am in the furthest building away on campus.

So I've sourced a couple of ideas to sneak in a bit of exercise for the busy/poor/demotivated student:

Strike a pose

Yoga has so many great effects on your body. From waking you up, to stretching and relaxation- there is something for everyone. I am a big fan of Yoga with Adriene. She's a really funny, straight-talking girl. Her videos are really encouraging and what's great is that you don't feel bad when you can't get a move right (the tree pose is my nemesis), she's really motivating and her videos are so positive.

At Home Workouts

When I heard about workout videos, I pictured me looking like a woman from the 80s with a leotard and bright leg warmers. But PopSugar Fitness is so much better. The workouts are fun and challenging and are a range of lengths- perfect for if you can only fit in five minutes. They guide you through the workout and offer a lower-impact version of the moves if some are a bit of a struggle (after five minutes of pilates, everything is a struggle).

Take a hike 

It's easy to squeeze a little bit of walking into your routine. Maybe walk to class instead of getting the bus, or if that's not possible then take the stairs instead of the lift or go for a wander at lunch. I love exercise that doesn't feel like exercise so walking and hiking are perfect for me. I love to get out to the peaks or walk around parks and nature, the beautiful surroundings are a distraction from the effort you're putting in and you feel great after.

Dance like no-one's watching

Learn a dance routine and perform it in your room for the pure fun of it. Or join a class, many universities have a beginner dance group in a range of styles to suit you. Give one a go and find what appeals to you. Or look out for a Ceilidh near you. These are big Scottish or Irish group dances with high-energy folk music and a LOT of skipping around. If you don't have a lot of confidence in your dancing ability these dances are great because people from all abilities and ages can join. It's crazy, fast-paced and so much fun. Why not go with a group if you're nervous and buddy up for the dances.


These are just a couple of ideas to get you started if you want to get moving but just don't know where to start. Always always remember when exercising to go at your own pace and skill-set, if something is too difficult for you then don't push yourself too hard- you don't want to risk injuring yourself. Someday you may overcome that move (damn tree pose) but that doesn't have to be today. Exercising to keep healthy is great and important, but exercising for you and because it makes you feel awesome is even better.


Question of the day:

What's your favourite form of exercise? 

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Confidence.
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Love, 
Ayah & Kimmy xxx

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Wednesday 4 May 2016

Quick and Easy Breakfast Ideas| ETL


For those of you who can't cook, I can definitely relate! In my entire 20 years of existence, I've never had breakfast until about a month ago. That's when I decided I needed to live a healthier lifestyle and upgrade my eating patterns. And let me tell you something, even though I have to wake up in the morning two hours before my lecture, every single day  to eat breakfast, I've really felt the effect of it on my body in the best way possible! I've been so much more energetic and just... feeling great...all the time! So yes I definitely encourage you try it out too!
Below are some breakfast recipes I've been eating and I can guarantee they're pretty damn delicious!


Breakfast 1:


Recipe:
  1. GreekVanilla 0 fat Yoghurt with Gluten-free organic granola mixed together
  2. Waffle with honey on top
  3. Applie, Banana & Grapes 


Breakfast 2: 


Recipe:

  1. Three kinds of Kellog's cereals (Rice Krispies, Coco Pops & Special K) mixed in with Almond Milk, Sugar & Banana on the side. #deliciousIKNOW


Breakfast 3: 


Recipe:

  1. Blueberries, blackberries & strawberries mixed in with Gluten-free organic Granola and 0 fat Greek Vanilla Yoghurt. 



Question of the day:

What's your favorite go-to BREAKFAST? 

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Confidence.
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Happiness.

Love, 
Ayah & Kimmy xxx

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Friday 22 April 2016

Hitting Pause


Spring semester! The last term of the year, we're a few weeks in and already working on crazy deadlines. Oh the fun life of students.

This semester, whilst being tonnes of fun, can also be the most stressful with deadlines, exams and coursework. Trying to balance all that with a social life, getting work experience and relaxing- it can all get a bit much.

This semester I want to encourage you to take a step back from the desk and breathe. Remember that the deadlines will pass and things will be okay.

Find something you love to do and make time for it every week. An hour a day of something you really like will be the perfect break from the madness of life.

We're challenging ourselves to live healthy so stick with us as we roll out a couple of posts about healthy eating and living!

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Confidence.
Light.
Happiness.

Love, 
Ayah & Kimmy xxx

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Wednesday 30 March 2016

Tribal Inspired Lookbook

Spring is finally here! With all the beautiful flowers and vibes, we thought we'd do a Spring lookbook: 



Question of the day:

What's your favorite part about SPRING?! 

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Confidence.
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Happiness.

Love, 
Ayah & Kimmy xxx

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