Sunday, January 23, 2011

Let Nordstrom (Valley Fair) Styling Event to Refresh Your 2011 Wardrobe!

It was a lovely Sat. afternoon that Irene's family came over to my house for lunch and later on they stayed for dinner as well. In fact, we felt that it is better to let our husbands and kids all to have a play date together while we two girls go to Nordstrom at Valley Fair's Styling Event. As a result, I volunteered to cook for them in order to minimize all the hassles. Not that I am an excellent cook or anything, it is just my believe that a down-home cooking is always an economical and healthier choice. Besides, we have the best toys, Wii, Ipad games at home and even school playgrounds right next to our house. 


On the other hand, I was thinking could it be possible that we moms are imbued with the guilty of having our own fun here?  lol


Ah, I bet my and Irene's dear hubbies (DHs) would have a lot to say and to share about how to entertain 5 young children since they have done this alone when we two are gone for Vegas last year!! /^O^\ 


You know, Dads inevitably come in handy whenever we need complimentary babysitters!! Therefore, solute to all the great dads here!!!


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The Woman collector department's manager, Justin (the man in the suit), is very friendly in person.  He even personally suggested couple pieces to us by Burberry Prorsum and Marni to try which he thinks they are so ME and Irene. (We will see then~~~)
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Those are runway samples by Burberry Prorsum and Marni. 

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Dialogue:
(Left) Rachel: hang on~~ 

(Middle) Irene: ( not show in the picture here)"How about me?"

(Right) Rachel: There you go!! hhahaha..... (^_−)−☆


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(The model wears Moschino gown gorgeously!!) 


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Those are several Burberry Prorsum runway looks. (pic. source: style.com)

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This is the one I tried on and felt in love w/... my curve!! :P 
Oh, no,.... I mean the stretchable linen made the body-hugging look so utterly sexy!!
I think it is a very understated piece but effortlessly stylish.


I insisted Justin on ordering me another one size down..... Very picky I am!! ^^ 
(*BTW, Nordstrom has the lowest MSRP for this particular dress even after tax when I searched it online.)

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Goodies from Jo Malone and Le Mar~


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Pascal (Rapunzel's pet now is mine) and the goodies~~ ^O^

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On me: Thakoon fringe cross dress, Peter Som Mongolia fur, Pierre Hardy platform sandals, Proenza Shouler PS1 yellow clutch.
on Irene: Max n' Co. bow dress, Spanx dots tights,Chanel Camellia WoC.  
(Sorry Justin, I can't label your suit but I want to tell you that I adore your polka dots scarf. ^^)


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Irene and I start playing dressing-up after the event. See how cool it is when I put on those adds-on shoulder feather and necklace on Irene!! (Great accessories, btw.) 

 I ended up buying that $12 teal round lens sunglasses... for fun! 


All the SA persons are very nice and helpful when we were there trying out pieces at Nordstrom.  And big thanks to them who took pictures for us that I'd be able to look saucy and blog about it here!!

We two had a great time at Nordstrom styling event and We definitely are going back next week to try our new pieces and to see Justin again. ^O^

Have you tried new 2011 clothes just for fun yet?
xoxo Rachel 

Nick Verreos on this Week's "Style Star" on the Style Network--Eva Mendes and Kim Kardashian!


Body-licious Style!

The New All-American (Fashion) Girls: Actress Eva Mendes and...

Reality Star Kim Kardashian

This weekend, the new episode of "Style Star" debuted on the Style Network. For this week's episode, the GORGEOUS Eva Mendes and Kim Kardashian were our DIVAS. In the past 2 shows, "Style Star" has highlighted Angelina Jolie and Kate Beckinsale, as well as Cameron Diaz and Kristen Stewart, but now we are giving the exotic olive tone lovelies their turn.

Nick Verreos, Style Expert on Style Network's "Style Star"

And as you now may know, yes, I was called upon to give my "Nick Fashion Two Cents"--along with other notable Fashion Experts including Elle Magazine 's Creative Director Joe Zee, "Shear Genius Season 3" Winner Brig Van Osten, and my buddy Marcellas Reynolds, among others.

The episode, titled "The New All-American Girls", follows their "Style Evolution" and how so many women--are inspired by their all-out sexiness and no-holds barred style. Whether it's Mendes' "Sofia Loren Going-on-a-yacht-in-Capri" or Kardashian's sexy Va-Va-Voom Red Carpet looks, they both OWN it and LIVE it!

Click HERE for the show listings and when it is airing! (PS: All WEEK LONG!!!!)

Nick Verreos and TV Guide's "The Fashion Team" Goes To Bliss Spa at the W Hollywood!


BLISS-ful Filming:

The Fashion Team at Bliss Spa Hollywood: Lawrence Zarian, Jen Rade and Nick Verreos

Last week, we filmed our latest episode of Season 7's TV Guide Network's "The Fashion Team" on location at Bliss Spa Hollywood located at the W Hollywood Hotel. Well, I don't think you'll be surprised when I tell you that I LOVE me some Bliss products.

The Best Valet Waiting Area Ever: W Hollywood Hotel

My Dream Bathroom: Bliss Store, W Hollywood

Let me further explain: A) I just love beauty products PERIOD, but B) Ever since the first time I ever stayed at a W Hotel ages ago, and tried out their hotel room's products--Bliss of course--I was a confirmed fan. I especially LOVE the Body Butter and their Lemon and Sage Supershine Shampoo.

NIKOLAKI Gowns on the Runway, W Hotel San Diego Rooftop "Beach" Bar and Lounge

Several years ago, my design partner David Paul and I showed our NIKOLAKI Collection at the W Hotel San Diego at their rooftop "Beach" area and they put us up in the most AMAZING suite with soooooo many Bliss Products, I thought I died and went to BLISS Heaven!

Happy Birthday Miss Jen: Birthday Girl Jen Rade, with Lawrence Zarian and Nick Verreos, Bliss Spa Hollywood

This time--for TV Guide's "The Fashion Team"--the show in which host Lawrence Zarian, stylist Jen Rade and I give our commentary on the Red Carpet "Hits" and "Misses" of the past week--we were at Bliss to film--not to snag some products! It also just happened to be Jen Rade's Birthday as well! Anyone for a Bliss-Product Birthday Cake???

Spa-llywood: Bliss Store and Spa, W Hollywood

Of course, when I found out that we were filming at Bliss, I had to wear my brightest aqua-blue skinny H&M jeans and matching "driving" loafers which I bought in Positano Italy (sorry I had to drop that!), so I could (kinda) match the decor and brand's color scheme.

What Time Is It: It's Bliss Time, the clock at Bliss Spa Hollywood

We had so much fun filming and at one point, the producers asked if we wanted to get a "faux pedicure" and dip our toes into sudsy Bliss water for a scene. "Done and Done" I said!
The episode debuted last Friday but you can still catch it Monday Jan 24 1:30PM and Wednesday Jan 26 1PM on the TV Guide Network--check your local cable listings.

But for now, you can enjoy this:
Here's Last Week's Fashion Team "Red Carpet Hit or Miss" segment from The Montage Beverly Hills:

















Grazia Magazine, January 24 2011

                                                     Josh Goot top and skirt and Prada earrings.
                               Kirrily Johnston blazer and pants and Christian Louboutin heels and bag.
                              Romance Was Born top and pants, Giuseppe Zanotti heels and Fendi bag.
                                Camilla and Marc dress, Givenchy booties and CC Skye bangles.
Therese Rawsthorne shirt, Christian Louboutin heels and Celine bag.

Anna Selezneva









 
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