Black Swan Part ? - My Gray Swan and the Party!!

Natalie Portman in Movie: Black Swan. (pic. source: Officer trailer from YouTube.com)

I have been inspired by Natalie Portman's character in this movie-- Black Swan. She is an awesome actress and I can't wait to see this movie in Nov.

I didn't intend to copy everything from her character but the make-ups does seem incredible "Halloween-suitable" to me. 

My Halloween theme: 3 kiddos go to trick-or-treat at "Dr. pumpkin Susses' haunted house". ^O^



More highlight of my creation.... Twilight poster - "eclipse"...haha.. 


My Gray Swan make-up!

I use black eyeliner for the outline of the feather.
 Bobbie Brown newest eyeshadow : Black velvet and dab w/ The Body Shop silver-gray eyeshadow for more definition. 



I could do better next time for more details on feather!!
I also add a fake eye-lashes w/ white dots for more fun and dramatic!!



Voila~ my Gray Swan .... w/ Alaia gold lace-up heels! ^^



A full house of "aliens" .... oh, no, people! 


What do we do w/ kids involved Halloween Party?
Play...of course..but... what else?


Halloween story-tell,



Halloween candy necklace DIY, 

That's pretty Ann (left) who is the most seductive lady in the evening!


Halloween push-ups???????????

I said: 100 Push-ups goes to whoever didn't dress up in costume!!! ^O^

We also have choreography performance by little black witch. ^^



 Heidi is pretty Peacock fairy and .... Transformer is her Knight? lol



We have Swan and The Man in the Mask....from Phantom? 
haha... that's DH who obviously is willing to cooperate because of that awesome mask I found for him!!
 

Sexy Japanese Cat.... hum... 
Does cats catch Swan under certain circumstances??!! ^O^



In case you already forgot about how do I look...... ^^
Doesn't that "head warmer" look awesome? (middle)


Have a happy week ahead and hope we inspired YOU!!
xoxo Rachel 

Nick Verreos On TV Guide Network's "The Fashion Team" EVERY Sunday: Debuts today!!

Fashion Bar!

Sitting Pretty: Stylist Jennifer Rade and Fashion Designer Nick Verreos, filming TV Guide's The Fashion Team, at Dry Bar Studio City

TV Guide Network's The Fashion Team show is BAAACK! And now better than ever. Why? Well, for one, I'll be on EVERY WEEK! (Yeaaayyy!). And guess who else with be with me? Yep, my trusty--and most CHIC--"TV Guide Award Fashion Wrap" girlfriend, the one and only Jennifer Rade, stylist to the stars (Angelina Jolie, Marilyn Manson, Pink). Beginning today (Sunday), we will be giving our "Hot" or "Not" take on Celebs on the Red Carpet as part of The Fashion Team.

The show--hosted by Lawrence Zarian, who also is our "ringleader" for the TV Guide Awards Show Fashion Wrap, will lead us in talking about a certain celeb at a certain event. And then, kiddies, we go to town.

A Fashion Team: Jennifer Rade, Lawrence Zarian, Nick Verreos, Dry Bar Studio City

And we'll make sure to not just say "Ooooh, Girl that was a MESS!" but also let you know why and how not to make it a mess next time! For this first installment, we were at the brand new Studio City location of...

Dry Bar is a "No Cuts, No Color, just Blow Outs" salon whose co-owner happens to be actress Rose McGowan. When both Jen and I arrived, Lawrence was already filming his segment with Rose. I didn't get a chance to meet her because she was too busy filming naturally, but she looked great!

You can click HERE to watch that interview.

And don't forget: Watch: TV Guide Network's The Fashion Team, hosted by Lawrence Zarian w/ Nick Verreos and Jen Rade
When: Sundays, 1 PM, 5 PM , 5:30 PM, and 1:30 AM

Casual Converse and Sexy Alaia lace-up Golden heels!

My computer crashed yesterday!!!  NO~~~


But thanks to DH that he insisted I should use external hard-drive to organize all my photos... so they are "physically" portable other than keeping on Photobucket.com!!  I as well as can switch computers under any reason w/ a plug-in. He is a guru in computer and I know I don't have to worry a thing when things like this happened!


Those was taken yesterday while I accompanied Cathy to look for her costume. Since it is all about "HER" yesterday, I choose "Converse sneakers" over my other fancy boots/heels!! ^^

1. Top:

Isabel Marant pull over sweater

Helmet Lang leather/ jersey moto jacket

2. Bottom:

M Missoni wool pants w/ piping at sides/back (found at Loehmann's) 

3. Accessory:

knitting fedora hat (San Diego Hat company bought at WholefoodMarket)

Barton Perreria cat eye sunglasses

Givenchy Tinhan hobo w/ studs
thrift purple skinny belt

4. Converse sneakers 

I assume all my guests are prepared for tonight's Halloween party. As for me, I have couple things that needs to be done before I put on my costume.... 

We both have been back in this hand-crafted chocolate store in Los Altos couple times within a week.
They have the best Rocky Road (marshmallow w/ chocolate cluster) and big barks of almond w/ milk/dark chocolate clusters!! 


Then we found a newly opened store in the same street - Therapy (they also have another store in Mt. View)

My fave. OWL of everything!($89)



Hobo International vintage inspired purse. ($128)


We are debating will this tiny purse (two zippered compartments) be practical when I am traveling to Italy/London!!





Alaia gold heels w/ lace-up



Pic. source: Jake & Jil (where else?)



It takes me a while to swim all my toes underneath the laces......I would refuse to take them off if I already had them on in the future...... lol.


Reasons: 1). so sexy. 2). Too much work to put them back on!! lol.



I will update our guests' costume after tonight and maybe they can be a inspire to you!! ^^


Have a Fun Saturday!!
xoxo Rachel 

Alexa and Pamela

Hanneli in Acne