The Perfect Print...... Floral Print Dress and Chanel Tattoo!!

Everyone loves some pretty print, especially this spring and summer. 

Those prints are pretty and bold!!

picture source from  裝苑.

Today I put on two things gifted from my friend, Irene. The Chanel tattoo and Shu Uemura fake lashes. 

I don't know if I should collect Chanel tattoo and save it or use them all.... but I think I am done having fun w/ them, I will save whatever left in my little jewelry box!! :) 

Those Chanel temporary tattoo is seductively sexy!!!
Love the idea of a tattooed ring.  

Irene doesn't know how to apply those tiny little fake lashes so she gives to me.
I guess I can teach her how to DIY some day!!

I had a little sun tan after Maui trip!! 
I only glue 4 little lashes to the end of my eyes...guess they are not very visible through the picture. 

Don't try to scant me on buying laced clothes.... I want more!! :P

My ODJ.

1. Top: 

• some floral print dress w/ lace trim
• Fox fur vest 

2. Accessory:

• BR ivory bead necklace
• Anthropologies embroidery necklace w/ beads
• Designer friend, Elfi's Africa white turquoise necklace
• Brown cut-out thigh-high socks w/ ribbons (Birthday gift from Yu bought in Pairs.)
• Chanel 09' beige medium/large classic flap

3. Shoes:

YSL iridescent taupe/brown tribute platform


This look is overly cheerily .... silly!!! ^O^


This YSL platform is well worth the money :P!!

Special announcement.... I will have a sponsored Giveaway soon!!

Stay tuned and have a good Tuesday!!

xoxo Rachel

Face Of The Day: All That Glitters

FACE:

Cetaphil Moisture Lotion

Benefit That Gal

Nars Sheer Glow Foundation, Stromboli

MUFE Lift Concealer #2

MAC Invisible powder to set concealer.

Ben Nye Banana powder to set foundation

MAC Matte Bronze Bronzer

CHEEKS:

Nars Desire Blush

EYES:

MAC Perky Painpot

MAC All That Glitters on lid

MAC Scene (grey) in crease

MAC Print (darker grey) to darken the crease and bottom lashline

Laura Mercier Cake Liner in Black

Bliss (or Red Cherry Lashes) #600

MAC Smolder to inner rim

Maybelline Colossal Mascara

LIPS:

MAC Subculture Lipliner

MAC 2N Lipglass (Limited ed)

MAC Jardin Aires Pigment (Disc.) + Clear Gloss on center of lips

MAC Cosmetics Times Square NYC

The only reason I would ever walk through the tourist-packed Times Square is if I have to pick up something at Sephora (or for the Betsy Johnson sample Sale once a year).

Now, I will be forced to make the trek to 45Th street and Seventh Avenue (aka tourist central!) to go check out the newly opened MAC Cosmetics store!

Yes, it's true! They finally opened! Trust that I will be going to investigate! :-D

Picture: courtesy of ny.racked.com

Honey Mag says:
Good news M.A.C. addicts! The cosmetic company is debuting their biggest flagship store ever (1700-square-foot space) right in the heart of Times Square. Beginning on April 15, shoppers will experience a flagship store like no other, makeup counters will be surrounded by LED screens and touch screen computers will be available to assist those in finding a specific product. Since Times Square is light city galore of course the new store will be just as bright with LED tiles. On average M.A.C. estimates 500 customers a day and hired 60 makeup artists which is four time the size of an average staff at a store.

Good Times/Bad Times

GOOD TIMES

1) We met with our wedding photographer on Saturday and he is amazing! He asked loads of questions and brought up things I didn't even think of before (like having a spare shirt for chris in case one of the groomsmen sprays champagne on him and spare shoes for walking on the beach!). We had a look through his portfolio and it's so impressive, you can view some of his work here. He is very imaginative about how he takes his shots so I am really excited to see what he comes up with! He was convinced that Chris looked exactly like Jenson Button, the racing driver, but you guys can decide for yourselves...

Here's Jenson....

And here's my gorgeous fiance, Chris...
2) I started the Slim Fast plan last week so I'm 8 days in and it's going really well. Basically, I have a shake for breakfast, then a healthy snack (anything that's around 100 calories), then a shake for lunch, then another snack, the a proper meal for dinner (max of 600 cals) then you can have a low calorie dessert. I also go to the gym 4 times a week and do a mix of cardio and weights for an hour each time. I just weighed myself today and I've lost 2lbs in the past week so I'm extremely happy! I have bought another tub of Slim Fast for the next 6 days so I can keep going with my progress. It's not a long term solution but my weightloss was starting to plateau so I just felt like I needed a boost. I am going to keep going with the Slim Fast plan until the wedding. I will let you know how much I've lost in total.
3) Our hamster Wolverine (a.k.a. Wolfey) is still a big hit with us. He is actually alot more switched on than I thought he would be. He is really good at problem solving stuff like moving things around his cage so he can reach food. His favourite treats are the little chocolate drops you get for Hamsters. As you can see, he goes mad over them...
He is becoming more and more used to being handled and Chris is definitely getting very attached to him!

BAD TIMES

1) The downside to Saturday was my meeting with the table dresser for the wedding venue. I had sent her pictures by email outlining what I wanted and even phoned her to make sure we were on the same page. She turned up at the venue late, looking scruffy, nothing had been set up and she hardly took anything with her. There were a couple of things she took out like tall glass vases filled with luminous green slimy stuff that were horrendous, they looked like something out of Ghostbusters!I was just really disappointed at how unprofessional she was and I didn't even bother taking any photos. So the search is now on for a new venue dresser! I'm trying to look on the bright side that I found out now and not closer to the wedding date. Now I can get on with finding the right person for the job.

2) I took a look outside today and it was snowing! (only lightly but still...). I just want summer to be here...I'm sick of all the cold, blustery weather. For a while it seemed like summer had arrived because we had quite a few lovely sunny days and it seemed to be warming up. I can't wait for the time when we can have BBQ's and sit outside!

Odds n' Ends..... for Travel!

Pic. source, Nylon.

Thanks to Cathy who always gives us girls lots of cosmetic samples!! :) I hate to refill those travel size bottles and I constantly forget to do so.  Now w/ sample packets, I can travel light w/ less bottles, jars and tubes to everywhere and regardless how many days I stay. ^O^ 

I brought total 4 pairs of shoes for all kinds of purposes.

 A pair of Sandals for walking along the beach, Nike for exercises. (Even I don't jog at all, everyone owns a pair of sneakers...haha....)  
My new YSL iridescent taupe/brown tribute platforms for looking tall and sexy! Then Missoni platform espadrille allows me walking freely all around in nirvana -- Maui!! :)

Oh, those beads, and sea shells necklaces are complimentary souvenirs from hotels. As you know, there are 5 of us traveling and I figure 10 necklaces are just too many..... I had to left some. 


I wish I bought Maui's gold pineapples back. They are just too sweet and you can even eat the core w/o worrying the hard fiber hurting your stomach!! ^O^

This is my outfit for the first day flying to Maui. I know, you might wonder....what the he**, heel??!!! hah......

Vince black top, Zara cropped pants, crochet bag, some scarf, YSL tribute platform.

Another outfit ... Gucci top, floral shirt, theory shrug, Missoni espadrille, crochet bag.

I probably will wear the second outfit sometime this week since it is getting very warm now!!!

This was yesterday!!

Do you remember that I said buying full priced heels these days is stupid??!!! 
Yes, I am the one who is the idiot... not only did i buy it w/ full price, I didn't even get double or triple points! .... a simply vain!! 

Well, I guess I am trying to justify that by wearing them everyday. :P 

One of the things I am obsessed w/ is soap!! I even take soaps w/ me when I travel. Whether it'd be a facial soap bar or a bath bar, I have to have either kind. I collect a motley group of soaps for their packages and scents. :P Aren't they just adorable!!!

Those pretty whimsical print triple-milled Tokyo soap bars make me feel extremely luxurious just by looking at them. 

A soap bar by the tub is just so romantic...... for me, the shower gel is so uncool. :P

Those are also triple-milled soap from Scotland. 

PS. Triple milled soaps, or French milled soaps, are made of a typical combination of a fatty acid (oil or fat) in reaction with lye (sodium hydrochloride). After the soap is made, it is dried into crystals, then rolled at least three times between large stainless steel rollers until a paste is formed. The paste is then pressed into soap molds, and triple milled soap is created.

The triple milling process allows for soap that is completely uniform and smooth, without impurities, and is longer lasting than other types of soap. (opposite to hand-made soap)...quoted from eHow.com

I highly recommend this Cor Silver facial soap. 
As I also use it w/ my Clarisonic facial brush for extra cleaning.


My ODJ. 

Gucci cami, Elisabeth n' James white blazer w/ ruched sleeves, Max Mara weekend boot-cut pants (up-folded), two tones belt, YSL tribute platform, Flying lizard necklace, Chanel black mini flap. 

The summer is around the corner!! ^O^



I was looking for a striped skirt, or dress and found a good looking one... $145 from Ted Baker. Love that feminine big shoulder. 




Where is your next journey? I am planing mine. ~~ ^O^

Have a good Monday......get a hearty/healthier snacks throughout the day and eat less in the evening!! xoxo Rachel