Innocently Materialistic!

No, I am not looking for an excuses for my recent purchases but Yes, I am talking about how I cherish friends' gifts that I had to show them my gratitude through wearing their gifts along with my ensembles ASAP. 


Aren't you so excited to see friends make good use of whatever stuff you bought especially for them?!! I would and I definitely want them to know that they and their gifts mean so much to me. 


Therefore, I am innocently materialistic while showing off those pretty things. 

Ben Amun triple chained beaded necklace (gifted from Cathy), Christian Louboutin heels, evil-eyes bracelet, madewell knotted bracelet, J crew black threaded crystal bracelet, momo's march wooden beaded bracelet 



This Prabal Gurung black sheer shirt becomes my classic and fun piece.  



{Cathy: As opposed to wearing the necklace mysteriously in a tribe look, I hope you'd like this one as well.) 






My Outfit Du Jour


 1. Top:
Prabal Gurung sheer bottom-down feather front/cut-out shoulder shirt (past season)


2. Bottom:
wide pleated hight-waist skirt made in France(thrifty store find)


3. Accessory:
Elizabeth cole dagger Swarovski necklace
 Ben Amun beads necklace
J Crew vintage studs earrings
multiple colored beaded belt (bought in India)
Azzedine Alaia laser cut-out tote 
yellow opaque tights
green socks 


4. Shoes:
Christian Louboutin Pigalle Plato 120 Patent White 11' s/s 




{PS. I have been asked/stopped by people who are wondering if I was carrying a puppy in my Alaia bag three times already.... Err,... }


Love in Summer!
xoxo Rachel 

One to watch!

Newely found obsession?

Yes that is correct...

Jayne from 'Stop It Right Now' litterally ticks all the boxes. Her cool-cut straight bob is uber cool, along with her ability to work vintage inspired fashion with the likes of Balenciaga, Proenza Schouler, Acne, Versace, as well as Marc Jacobs and more. You will often see her following the fashion phenomenon's of Zara, Topshop and H&M.

The beauty and brains behind 'Stop It Right Now' has the ability to mix masculine pieces with feminine fashion, and this is so working for her as she continues to recreate her look and herself in every single photograph. Having shared that she started blogging "out of boredom during a bout of unemployment" it is no wonder that her cool, calm and collected self is going somewhere in this industry as she "doesn't take fashion too seriously, it's all in good fun".

Jayne describes herself as an "introvert" with a "truly unentertaining life", however we are more than happy to be continuously entertained by her stylish ways :)

Love this chick

Pageant Minute: Miss Universe 2011 Official Evening Gown Portraits--The "Sassy" Bunch!!!

The "WORK IT!" girls...

It's 1979 All Over Again: This contestant--scroll below to find out where she is from--makes my "Sassy" Miss Universe 2011 Evening Gown List

To wrap up my "reviews" of the Miss Universe 2011 "Official Evening Gown Portraits" (You can click HERE, for my "Best", HERE for my "Oh No You Didn't" and HERE for "Strippers or Miss Universe Contestants"), I decided there were FOUR gals who stood out for just being SASSY and FAB-u-LOUS, in terms of their photos and "gown" choices. Now, these contestants could have easily made my "Put That Dress Back On The Rack" list--or even my "Miss Universe Strippers" List for that matter--but the good thing is that THEY DIDN'T! Why, well, see for yourself:



Miss South Africa Universe 2011 Bokang Montjane: Safari Anyone??? Where is Peter Beard when you need him??? Miss South Africa is giving animal print and not just any animal print but BIG OL' zebra!! You Go Girl! The gown fits beautifully and that "Oh, are you really looking at me?" pose is FABULOUS in my "Nick V" book! If I was a LION, I'd run the other way!!! Sassy Points: 8.8



Miss Guyana Universe 2011 Kara Lord: Seriously, when I saw this photo, I almost thought I heard Chic's "Le Freak" and I was back at Studio 54!!! How amazing is this? This lady knows WAAAY too many gays! And I LOVE her for it! I really want to know what song they were playing during this photo-shoot that got her "in the mood" to be all Pat Cleveland/Bianca Jagger. The poly charmeuse dress, bold tacky necklace those not-matching black pumps...she could have easily made my "Not" List. But the pose and that "It's 1979" look, got her in my Sassy List. Sassy Points: 9.5



Miss Bahamas Universe 2011 Anastagia Pierre: I can't even begin to tell you the SHIVAHS I got when I saw this photo of Miss Bahamas Universe 2011 Anastagia. let me remind you, this was supposed to be the "Official EVENING GOWN Portraits" for the Miss Universe 2011 Website. And she chose a strapless sequined JUMPSUIT!!!! How much do I LOVE her!!! I think she's waiting in line with Miss Guyana Universe 2011 to get into Studio 54...in 1979! I also LOVE her because I actually had a FAB "encounter" with her:

Model Anastagia Pierre, Miss Bahamas Universe 2011, Islands of The World Fashion Week 2010

Anastagia was one of the top models "working the runway" at last year's AMAZING Islands of The World Fashion Week in Nassau The Bahamas, which I hosted. She modeled for several of the featured designers and in fact, wore a gown of the Winner of the IOTW Fashion Week's "In Search of the Next Oscar" Competition:



The winner was Georgina Estherr (middle) of the Dominican Republic and her "Muse", none other than Anastagia Pierre, Miss Bahamas Universe 2011 (on the left).



Oh, and by the way, she gets 9.8 "Nick V. Sassy Points" for the sequined jumpsuit "Evening Gown" Photo!



Finally...our last "Sassy Girl" is...



Miss Thailand Universe 2011 Chanyasorn Sakornchan: First: The Gown. AMAZEEENG!!! It's a gown..nope, it's also a sequined jumpsuit! Second: The Pose. She is having a BLAST. The perfect pose for this KRAZEE "gown". She's going to the Oscars AND Disco Night at "Oil Can Harry's" in The Valley (The L.A. peeps will understand!). Not to mention: She is STUNNING! Therefore Chanyasorn gets TEN Nick V Sassy Points!!! ขอแสดงความยินดี (Congratulations in Thai) !!

Nick Verreos to Host "Project Style" THIS SATURDAY September 3rd South Bay Galleria!!!

Project Style 2011!!!

I am sooooo excited to be hosting PROJECT STYLE this upcoming Saturday at the South Bay Galleria!!!! Last year, I was honored to have hosted the 2010 Project Style Finals at South Bay Galleria as well, so I'm DOUBLE thrilled to be back!!!!

Nick Verreos Hosts Project Style 2011, South Bay Galleria Redondo Beach CA Saturday September 3rd

What Is Project Style?

*It is the ultimate fashion competition for guys & girls ages 13 and up.

*Two trendsetters are selected each round to put their sense of style & fashion to the test by creating the ultimate outfits.

*The trendsetters create a video and post photos of their ensemble. Live voting by Shoptopia members will determine the winner for the round.

*Finalists will come back to compete in a Live Style Off... that I will host!!!...for ultimate bragging rights as the Top Trendsetter and a $1,000 Shopping Spree! (not bad huh?)

Contestant Camila and Nick Verreos during the Project Style Trendsetter Finals 2010, South Bay Galleria Redondo Beach

Below is the Schedule of Events for Saturday September 3rd:

1-2pm – Nick Verreos Meet & Greet --Sign autographs and take all the (Facebook) photos you want!!!

2-3pm – Live Style Off –I host the fashion show with five finalists from Project Style who will model their latest fashions from South Bay Galleria, which they purchased with a $250 Galleria Gift Card. Finalists will also describe their style secrets and tell you why they should win the Live Style Off and $1,000 Galleria Gift Card.

3pm – Project Style Winner Announcement -- $1,000 Galleria Gift Card is awarded.



**The Application period has already closed, but make sure to come to the South Bay Galleria to cheer on your favorite and say Hi! to me as I host this fantastic event!!



And if that wasn't enough!!:



The event will also be featuring the Swivel 3D Virtual Dressing Room. You will be able to step inside this wonderful new technology and try on some of my NIKOLAKI gowns!! To learn more about the Swivel Virtual Dressing Room click HERE.



Below is a fun video about the Project Style Contest and how to participate:

Mistress Scunthorpe, Paid Keyholder

What kind of idiot would let a woman lock him in a chastity belt, come see her weekly and be teased (usually without cumming) beaten mercilessly, and locked back up, and PAY HER FOR IT???

Leland is a Mommie's Boy

Mother keeps her Lee-Lee locked in chastity and his bare bottom beaten...it's truly pathetic!

The Exacting Miss Brearley

Shoeblossom, advice columnist to the pervs, gets a whiny letter about a chastity boy whose wife had a nasty surprise for him

Shoeblossom, advice columnist to the pervs, gets a whiny letter about a chastity boy whose wife had a nasty surprise for him

I finally grabbed the ASOS Grab Bag

I have been coveting a particular ASOS bag since...hmmm...probably March this year.  Ridiculous, I know.  Why didn't I just buy it? Well, I meant to, then I put it off, then I forgot and bought some other stuff.  This always happens to me.  I guess I covet so many things, some are bound to slip through the net.  

However, I am proud to announce that I finally pulled the finger out and got it!

I first saw the bag on one of my favourite fashion blogs, Travel In Style.  I love this blog because Phuong always combines interesting pieces and colours and she has a very individual look.

Now let me set something out from the get go...this is not a bag for carrying around everything and the kitchen sink.  It's a grab bag for small items so it's only big enough to carry the vitals:

1) Small coin purse

2) Mobile Phone

3) Keys

4) Lip Balm

Those are my vitals anyway...I find myself chanting out each one before I leave the house!

The bag is made from leather and suede and is a gorgeous vibrant purple shade with contrasting coral/orange trim.  

As you can see from the side view, it is slimline but it's just so darn cute!

It cost £35 (to be expected when it's leather and suede) and you can buy it by clicking here.

I just placed an order with Reiss today and another order for ASOS so you can expect updates on what I got over the next few days.  I also have my eye on a pair of bright purple skinny jeans on ASOS so they may creep into my online basket!  Has anyone bought coloured jeans from ASOS? What is the sizing like?  

Lina Di Moda LOVE