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I thought today is a perfect occasion to be fun n' colorful other than Halloween. We took kids to see Disney on Ice n' Ilona is so into the show.....she stoned!!! ^O^
She keeps her hands up high during the show for as long as I can remember.....I think she tried to mimic the dance or something.. :)
I wore that fake lashes last year's Halloween n' receive tons of compliment. I, so, highly recommend this snow ball lashes as kids love them too. :) The best part is the white little balls actually open up your eyes....make them BIG (so you don't have to wear those pupil enlargement lens at all ^O^!! :)
The outfit I wore to the show Disney on Ice today is quite fun.
Ah....... I am quite sleepy right now, so I will leave the pic. do the talking!! Two days in a row's activities really tired me out!!! Gotta catch up my beauty sleep.
H&M black cardigan w/ shoulder floral patches, SR pour H&M pink dress, stripes tights, Betsy Johnson tutu skirt underneath!!
There are couple more hours left before we take kids to see the show "Disney on Ice", but I thought I should update the picture we girls' crazy night of yesterday.
We all know once a while moms and dads need a break from their kids, or even from each other!! :) Just to get some support n' fresh air from their guy or gal friends. Surely our hearts/love is never away from our family and inevitably talking/mentioning about our family the entire dinner.
Can't really read what they served there but at least you know the price range!!
The bread!
My fav. Lobster Salad.
Cured Fillet Mignon w/ blue cheese.
Cured fish w/ cumin spice.
Yu's entree: Duck breast! (Ok, I know, it looks like a baked potatoes..lol)
We had Japanese/French cuisine at Bushi-Tei. I know my taste is at heavier side so I always have to ask for "condiments" and season everything by myself to delight my taste buds. haha......
I am glad they have freshly grated Wasabi to go w/ cured fish/beef......I don't like the fishy/raw smell lingering in my month at all!! :P
Asia Pear Salad!
Filet mignon!
After dinner, we all went to Infusion for clubbing. Interesting thing is none of us dress black!!! My rule, people can't see you nor your outfit in the club, and colored outfit would give you better lighting and makes your face shine!! haha..
Pei
Pei wore her Hermes cuff. It is such a classic look to go w/ that H&M dress tee.
Way too sexy, this H&M dress complements her so well.
Steve madden heels.
Yu's Herve Leger dress w/ Alexander Wang boots.
Too cold? ..... Nat at all, Helmut Lang navy leather coat keeps her chic n' warm.
I can't keep eyes off her back!! ^O^
Cathy's a legging freak, she collects all kinds of legging!! All the patterns are extremely busy on her ensemble but it actually works quite well in my opinion.
Blue electric girl!! (w/ Nicolas kirkwood heels)
No, they were not dancing in the garage!! haha... lol
Moi!!
Sheuemura rhinestone fake lashes, Georgio Armani #2 blush, YSL orange gloss, Mac gold eyeshadow, Chantecaille green eyeliner,
1. Top:
Benetton lace body-suit
silk short jumper
Max&Co. taupe/plum leather jacket (this season)
2. Accessory:
Daddy Long leg floral degrading leggings
Christian Louboutin cutout fringe booties
H&M knitting scarf
Lanvin leopard happy tote
Sonia Rykiel Swarovski owl brooch (as necklace)
You know, I wore that Sonia Rykiel owl necklace which I think it can give me extra lighting on my face in the restaurant n' in the club!! hahahaha.. lol
I gotta go n' cook lunch before we actually head off to the show.
I think I am going to defeat Rachel Ray lol.....i can cook 3 courses dish in half an hour!! haha...
I had decided to draw the winner using the old fashioned method of writing down everyone's names who entered (entering those who posted about the competition twice) and putting them in a bowl... All the names were thoroughly mixed up and shuffled around to make it fair...
Then I got my fiance Chris to close his eyes and pick out out a winner. And the winner is....
Crystal.S.!!!! Congratulations!
Send me an email and let me know what your address is etc and I'll get those prizes posted over to you!
Thanks again to everyone who entered, I was overwhelmed at how many entries there were. I just hit 600 followers today so that is a big milestone for me...I still can't believe people like to listen to me ramble!
I am thinking of having anothe giveaway in the not too distant future so stay tuned for that...
My competition is now closed! Thanks so much to everyone who entered and left comments...I ended up getting 161 entries in the end which is alot more than I expected! So, I will be choosing the winner later today and I will let you guys know who the lucky person is! Good Luck!
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Have you ever tried a ‘shielding’ lotion as a substitute for normal moisturising creams? Do you have your own method of preventing and curing skin problems, dryness and irritation?
This post would dedicate to my friend, Yu, if she allowed me to show her full figure. ^O^ However, she didn't grand me so I simply share everything left in my photos along w/ her look of the day. :P
Ms. Yu-Chia in Target.
London Fog taupe patent boots, Marc Jacob tote.
After I bought my first pair of London Fog patent/rain boots last year, most of my gal fashionista can't seem to get enough of them.
I took off the bows from Juicy Contour's shopping bag n' glue them on my oxford brogues. That's an instant update w/o spending a dime!! I am excited as the brown bows matches so well w/ the shoes and I don't care about that outdated soles at all now!!
As long as Juicy Contour keeps their shopping bag in stock, I can replace new bows anytime. lol
My friend, Cathy, is a puck n' boho style mixer!!
Her perfectly torn Frankie B. jeans!!!
Last thing to share w/ you!!
I can't seem to recall this cropped leather biker vest is Mike n' Chris or .... well, it is $495 in nordstrom!!
Have a fab. weekend!! I will make sure I update my look from SR pour H&M on Sunday.... xoxo Rachel
2010 Olympics Figure Skating Red Carpet!!! Bob Costas Who?: Nick Verreos anchoring the Universal Sports Desk in Westlake Village, CA
Fresh of the heels of my Universal Sports Commentary of the Olympic Ice Dancing Costumes, I was back for more! This time we were discussing the amazing Ladies Free Skate Finals and in the Vancouver Studio, joining in on the discussion was none other than....JOHNNY WEIR!!!
We had a great time discussing all the top ladies costumes and Kristi Yamaguchi and Peter Carruthers even presented me with quite a surprise finish to the segment!!! A perfect Figure Skating Costumes ending to mirror a most fabulous 2010 Winter Olympics Ladies Figure Skating Final!
Click BELOW to see the entire segment and make sure to not miss the ending:
Finally, Yu told me what's that $20 worth of a bag!!
Then I was like ^%$#^&*^@#... Ok, I bought that one too and H&M has tons in SF city. The reason I bought it is for Heidi not even me!!!! I shouldn't keep my expectation up too high when it comes to a $20 worth of bag...... lol.
You certainly can use those cute pins for other clothes I assume!!
I never had a chance to show you the inside lining of my runway organic Linda Loudermilk blazer.... it is even cooler than outside!!
"Nature is the Original Punk!!!" Indeed!!!!
This is my vintage buy, in a brand new condition for $20!!
A pretty woven leather oxford Kumfs made in New Zealand!!
So the fashion week in New York escalates our fashion appetite to this fall already!! I was browsing through Christopher kane's 2010 collection n' am happy about those pretty embroidered embellishment on the dresses. I don't know how far we could date those embellishment to, but certainly we see more and more Asia influences in fashion design, and even on runway models.
Can' stop exclaiming about the superb embellishment done on the leather!!!
So it is the first pic. of collared fur reminds me of MYSELF!! hee....
I was talking to my friend, Isabel, on the phone yesterday. We were talking about how are they going to celebrate their 10 years wedding anniversary this year.
....... I am envious, not only their marriage is 3 years longer than mine but also she is getting a HUGE diamond ring for it. haha....!
Vain?!!Of course, otherwise this world would be so darn boring , right?!!! Lol.
We also talked about people's success is not a random cause. It is luck + certain pattern!!She recommends me to read about a book called "Outlier" which has more detailed analysis about how different people comes from different backgrounds become so dominant successful in certain works of life!!!
Ok....so how does it relates to my behavior pattern?
Well, Isabel said that it seems I would shop for vintage stuff quite intensively during the end of a year n' early of the year!! ^O^
Ha~~ right!!!! I thought about my spending behavior... it is because everything on sale is past season n' current season stuff is still priced insanely high. Plus, I have not made my mind what's worth to spend in a full price!!! ^O^ That's my spending behavior......... alright, nothing to do w/ the book neither!!
*sigh* Recession makes inflation rise exponentially!!!!
My ODJ!!
1. Top:
Splendid stripes tee
Kate Spade no-collar coat
2. Bottom:
Y-3 big pocket cropped pants
3. Accessory:
cashmere blend knitting scarf
Diesel white mesh suspender
Louis Vuitton silver hoop earrings w/ 3 charms
Chanel 08' multiple pearl necklace w/ rhinestones
4. Shoes: Vintage Kumfs brown woven oxford
It is better/structured to add a scarf around the neck for no-collared coat.
I think that makes your ensemble look more intact from head to toe!!
You know, I think those two pockets fit in couple bottles n' diapers...haha..
My recent furniture purchase is less than $300 just for the look!!!
I posted Khloes' Wedding makeup look months ago. I love the look because it can work on so many skin tones! Yet it is subtle enough to look too overdone.
I hope you like!
Eyes:
Nars Mediteranee (close Dupe MAC Goldmine) Mac Antiqued ES MAC Smolder eyeliner MAC Ricepaper ES
Cheeks:
Nars Desire (Dupe MAC Dollymix)
Foundation:
Nars Sheer Glow Foundation Stromboli
Mascara:
Dior Diorshow
Lashes:
Cut in half; #42 Red Cherry
Lips: NYX lip pencil allover the lips Dior Gloss #657
Song Name: Photo Theme: Moon Rise Artist Name: Antony Raijekov Royalty Free Licensed under Creative Commons 3.0
Nick Travel Speaking Engagement Bonanza--the East Coast Edition Continues:
Next week--after Washington DC AND my speaking engagement in Boston, Massachusetts, I will be coming to New Jersey!!! No, not to spy onSnooki and The Situation (PUHLEEEASE, if only I could remove THAT Bumpits from her hair!), I've been invited to speak on Wednesday March 3rd at New Jersey's No. 1 Liberal Arts College, Brookdale. Famous Alumni include: NBC Nightly News anchor Brian Williams as well as director/actor and...now infamous I-am-too-fat-for-Southwest Airlines passenger Kevin Smith (he isn't!), among others. The evening is organized by the Brookdale Fashion Society in conjunction with Student Life and Activities. If you are near Brookdale College (or a student there) and happen to be free on Tuesday night...come say "Hi"! SEE BELOW FOR ALL THE INFO:
An Evening with Nick Verreos of Project Runway
Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Nick Verreos received national attention after appearing on Project Runway, and has since enjoyed success as a red carpet fashion expert on E! Entertainment Network, TV Guide Network, and SoapNet.
Nick's also appeared on MTV's The Hills, WB's Crowned, and Project Runway Canada. He is a "Glam Squad Stylist" on MSN.com's Style Studio. Under his label NIKOLAKI, Nick and his partner David Paul have designed gowns for Heidi Klum, Eva Longoria, Carrie Ann Inaba, Haylie Duff and others. Their collection is carried in over 100 stores including Nordstrom, Henri Bendel, and Fred Segal.
Join the Brookdale Fashion Society and Student Life & Activities in an entertaining evening with Nick Verreos! Brookdale students with ID are free, general admission is $5.
Contact: Marilyn Ryder -(732) 224-2553Contact Email:mryder@brookdalecc.eduLocation: Student Life Center at 7 PM
