2011 Golden Globes

                                        in Versace                                                       in Calvin Klein Collection

                                    in Versace                                                           in Ralph Lauren Black Label

                                      in Oscar de la Renta                                            in Monique Lhuillier

                                         in Dior Homme                                                        in Burberry

behind the scenes

 Peter Miszuk for - www.themiszuk.com, Hanneli Mustaparta for- www.hanneli.com, Maya Villiger for- www.turnedouttv.com and Phil Oh for- www.streetpeeper.com

Tommy Ton, Phil Oh and Tamu McPherson

Let the Rumpus Begin!!

It is always hard to stick w/ one or two tends every new season. For me, it is a matter of flattering or not whenever I put on an ensemble. I am very blessed having long legs and good proportion so it won't be a disaster if the whole look is not so flattering. (^_−)−☆ But then I know, I'd avoid buying or even trying on those no-no clothes!!...... You can't have it all anyway, can you!!?

One of the most expensive fashion bible I ever bought.
(DH always think they are junks.... :P)



Some busy~ 



Some neutral and so soothing~





Cant' wait to find something like those~~



My old wooden platform Jil Sander pair will keep me company until ~~ 

Two outfits that doesn't seem outdated at all.... w/ a splash of neon color and retro style!!

neon orange tank, AA (American Apparel cropped tee), J Crew military belt, Marni gabardine cropped pants, Alexander McQueen squared toe heels, Chloe orange Sally. (All past season)



Neon Orange




st. John vintage mini sequin disk blazer, Erin Kleinberg beaded pocket tee,
Valentino For Gap ruffle cargo pants, no brand band platform, Givenchy Tinhan hobo bag w/ studs (All past season)



70' Disco style blazer

Did you take your kids to bookstore/library lately?

Have a good one.
xoxo Rachel

Aveda Smooth Infusion - Let the challenge begin!

Last week I was kindly invited to the Aveda Institute to learn all about their new Smooth Infusion range and try the products for myself. 'Luckily' London provided the perfect level of precipitation for testing out a product that promises to control frizz and protect against humidity for 12 hours.

Since it had been drizzling all day my hair looked more than a little frazzled and in desperate need of taming on my arrival. I'm going to be brave and show you the 'before' photo. Big breath...

So as you can see the Smooth Infusion range has taken up a real challenge in battling with my hair!

After a luxurious head massage using a rose based oil my hair was washed, conditioned and blow dried by one of Aveda's lovely stylists. She really did a fantastic job, and my hair was left feeling smooth, yet weightless and bouncy!

The real test will now come when I use the products for myself, away from the expert blow drying hands. I am very much excited to see how they fare with my frizz prone hair!

Have you tried Aveda's Smooth Infusion range or any other Aveda products? xxx

*This post was sponsored by Aveda as part of a month long challenge to see how the products perform*

Golden Globes - My Choices

As much as I enjoy movies I don't really pay much attention to awards and acollades, though I do follow the fashion. Blame my inner Disney Princess if you will, but full on red carpet glamour is my choice of style. The hair, the makeup and the dresses... if it was socially acceptable I would wear a ball gown everyday ;).

This dress is so beautiful, I fear if I stare at it too long I may become starry eyed and move to Hollywood in search of fame and fortune. Olivia's soft cat eye and relaxed hair make it look fresh, which is an almighty feat when wearing multiple kilograms of tulle! I wonder if Marchesa makes this in white... ;p

My mother once spotted CZJ in our local department store browsing through racks of (I am told) discounted white undies. Hard to imagine when you see her here, the epitome of sophisticated beauty. The dress, hair, and her signature dark eyes and defined lip combo is perfection.

 I'm just going to put this out there - I don't like Scarlett. I would even go as far as saying I find her extremely irritating. Yet, where credit is due I hope we can put aside our personal differences. This dress is stunning. I especially like the way she has gone for something a little different (no push up bra in sight) and created a flattering and modern silhouette. Not a huge fan of the hair and makeup (just had to slip it in there didn't I?), but the dress is on point.

Although the website (sorry Telegraph) I am borrowing these photos from labeled this a miss I have to disagree. We all know J-Lo loves to be a show stopper, but I think this dress goes about it in the right way for once. She is no longer bearing her entire derriere or her decolletage down to her belly button, yet she is still showing off her gorgeous shape. I even like the sparkly 'overthrow' as it draws the eyes up from her larger assets and balances her silhouette. Without it the spaghetti straps would be too thin, so I think it works perfectly for her.

Perfect as always, though I would have loved to see something a little more exciting from her - especially as she can pull anything off.

Gorgeous, the colour is stunning on her and the laser cut detailing adds a very on trend and modern twist to such a flattering, classic shape.

What were your favourites my lovelies? xxx