Getting Intimate with Ratavosi.

Posted on July 8, 2013 by rratavosi

Get A little intimate with me ! Another Exclusive offer !

As we showcased The “Nostalgic Nuances” Collection at the end of last year, we allowed ourselves to stupidly forget just how great and special it was.

Almost every collection I have ever designed and made, I’ve received comments about the dark and mysterious elements within them.

The incredible and unexpected split personality that is present and the very “Ratavosi” style they each have.

So in order to bring it back to life again and because I adore you all ( my subscribers) so much, I am sharing with you another Sneak Peak from my Ratavosi Ready-to-wear Collection.

Both Briefs are vintage styled high waist briefs. Both are Suitable for swimming depending on how daring you are Winking smile

The Black one on the left is “Madame Lola”. Only available in Black with Contrast Lace insert panels.

The Vintage Tea Stained Brief is the “Nostalgia Brief”. (black bow is a styling item, not included) Mesh insert side panels with stretch lace trim insert.

So Spoil a Loved one or even Spoil yourself ?

These Items are unique and exclusive, you are guaranteed very few people will have it !

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Minimum Quantities.

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Be Quick to Email for pre-orders, Inquiries and sizing information.

xxxx Much Love, Yours Truly

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Melancholic Aftermath | Made with L<3ve

Posted on July 4, 2013 by rratavosi

#DarkandDeadlyyetabsolutelyamazing.

Today I’m going to share with you guys another one of my loves.

Another very exclusive piece.

The softest leather you would have EVER felt ! Absolute Quality material for an absolute quality garment.

A hot and sexy structured silhouette.

A flat double layered Peplum.

High Neck and Cap sleeves.

Fully lined upper with a very Victorian-style printed lining.

Centre front panel fully corseted.

Unzip the corsetry all off and wear it as a vest.

You can even have it one side zipped up,one side halfway and turn over the neck for a trench-like look

or have it up as is in the picture for a sleek look that will turn heads.

This beautiful, and very exclusive jacket is actually part of My Ratavosi Label’s Nostalgic Nuances Collection.

So Dark, so mysterious… J’adore ca ! …haha I guess that’s why I designed it and Made it with love ❤

Let me know what you think !?

xxxx Much Love,

Yours Truly

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Vintage Floral <3 Meow Society Sneak Peak.

Posted on July 1, 2013 by rratavosi

A vintage vibe, a secret garden, a girly- girl and rocking red shoes. Why, it must be “Meow Society” !

From my very own label “Meow Society”, The Secret Garden Collection Sneak Peak.

Such a beautifully unique piece to have in the Tran-seasonal Wardrobe, that can even be carried from Autumn right through to Spring.

A very commercial yet ready-to-wear piece.

This figure hugging, structured silhouette is softened with its secret garden print.

Fuchsia purple flowers, Blooms of White and orange, and a black Peter Pan Collar.

Pair it with a cute a-line skirt or rock it up with some matte or high shine leggings and killer red shoes (photographed ones are from Wild pair.)

100% Cotton, Zip through back.

Let me know if You LOVE IT !

Something so unique and exclusive you are guaranteed no one else will have it !

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Be Quick to Email for pre-orders, Inquiries and sizing information.

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xxxx Much Love, Yours Truly

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TrenchTIME !

Posted on June 21, 2013 by rratavosi

One thing I love about the weather getting colder is the beautiful Trench’s and Coats that are out !

Here’s a Few Coats and Trench’s on my Aussie Hit list !

1 – Ladakh Trench

Classic and Simple – Your everyday Trench !

Ladakh allows you to keep warm yet look smart with this classic style of Trench.

Features a double-breast enclosure, notched lapels and waist-belt detailing.

2 – Bardot Military Coat.

Sophisticated Military – Something black to hide a bit of sexy underneath !

Nice and thick to keep you completely warm this winter.

Beautifully designed with a complete double breasted front opening, military inspired lapels and cuffs, and “girly-fied” with a peplum bottom !

You will definitely make a lasting impression with this coat !

3 – Forever New Military Coat

Strictly Military – Minimal yet says so much !

Clean cut – Minimal style Double breasted Military Coat.

Nice and fitted throughout with a self waist belt.

Such a beautiful colour to have in the wardrobe to add contrast when styling an outfit.

My jaw dropped when I first saw this… I think I’m even finding it hard to shut my mouth now – I really love this COAT !!!!!

4 – Sheike Coat

Cardi-like-Coat – Something to make you standout from the crowd yet look completely on-trend.

Something a Little bit different to stand out from all the military Trench’s.

A really unique design, very ready-to-wear with it’s hood and Contrast sleeve with an awesome quilt effect.

Such a great cover-up for a night out !

5 – and Lastly This Tokito Trench.

A Beautiful Charcoal Colour, Fitted to the upper body with a perfect waist and an A-line skirt. I absolutely fell in love when I saw it and without question I had to try it on.

So minimal, So different. So unlike all the other double breasted military styles you will see.

Sophisticated puff sleeves and zipper front opening.

I’ve accessorised with a Michael Kors bag – Dark navy. Classy !

Tiffany and Co Bow Necklace.

Scent we’d wear to tie it in– Daisy. Something girly and chic.

and Siren Shoes to add some life and mystery to the look with it’s dark wood wedge cut out heel.

❤ it !!

I’m sure you’ve fallen in love with a Trench or coat this autumn/winter – Let me know what you’ve found !

xxxx Much Love, Yours Truly

RHYversusWORLD

Monochrome is in !

Posted on June 18, 2013 by rratavosi

Monochrome is in !

Cardigans, colour blocked dresses, patterns and prints, basic little black garments – This Trend is absolutely rocking it – It’s everywhere.

So where do you go from here ?

First of all you bring back the beautiful plain pieces in your wardrobe – yes like that basic tee and every legging you always wear..

and second of all you read this and be a little inspired for your next outfit.

Lucky for you I’ve included a variety of pieces and even linked them in this post.

So if you like.. you buy = ]

Let’s start off with a few dresses.

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Colour Blocked Black and White dresses are so hot Right now !

There are a number of body con styles and two-in-one styles too.

Contrast darker side panels and/or a darker bottom to slim down the figure.

If you want to go for something with a print you can just keep in mind body proportions and print scale.

If you are more fuller on the top go for something with a small scale print.

If you don’t have much of a top you can pull off larger scaled prints.

or you could even take out the little black dress again – it always saves the day… or should I say night ?

If you are more of a 2 piece person the beauty of this minimalist trend is that you can wear the most “plainest” garments and you will still be perfectly on trend.

Wear a plain top like this one from Zara for a sleek day to night time look or add this crisp white waistcoat to sophisticate your everyday casual look.

Black and white printed pants are really popular this season too so it makes it that much easier to find.

Harem pants are always comfy – I’m sure everyone has a pair or even a pair of plain leggings.

High-waist shorts are a great addition to any look as you can wear them with plain black or patterned stockings or if the weather isn’t too cold –just by itself.

There are also a number of skirts in different cuts and prints.

Nookie – Slim fit mini skirt with a black and white sequin animal print.

Stripes are also very on-trend. This pencil skirt is from Portman’s. It has a very bold striped print and black contrast side front panels.

The plain black tee

To add some excitement to your basic black tee go for something a little edgy or different.

The above style has turned up cuffs and an asymmetrical hem – perfect when paired with some contrast wet-look or printed leggings.

something a bit more extreme… ?

If you follow more the grunge, urban style of fashion perhaps some white leather ?

One Teaspoon’s Bowie Leather Jacket is a great essential for the wardrobe.

Classic Biker style with a asymmetrical zip detailing and zip pockets.

V-shaped croc leather detail on the back – makes you Fall in love ❤

Label Three of Something have also nailed it with these two lovely pieces.

Both very wearable for a casual day or night time look.

Battalion Bomber Jacket from label Three Of Something ( above)

Samurai kimono also by Three Of Something(below)

and lastly as I always say… There is a Trench for every trend and this is it…

Traditional trench style with a striped lining twist.

The great thing about this jacket is that it is not only completely relevant to the season and the trend but you can definitely mix it up with your primary blues and greens for later on.

Such a beautiful wearable piece – A Must-Have !

For Jewellery Coco Liberace always have it spot on with their Chunky Gold and silver necklaces and wrist wear.

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Or if you are after something a bit more timeless then there is only one place to go for that…Tiffany and Co.

xxxx Much Love,

Yours Truly

RHYversusWORLD

Comic Book meets Pop Art meets Fashion.

Posted on June 16, 2013 by rratavosi

The first we really noticed this trend here in Australia was when Romance was Born opened up Fashion week in 2012 with their superhero styled comic book collection.

They absolutely, with no question brought their very own comic book to life and took costume dress up for this theme to a whole new ready-to-wear level.

Since then I have started to notice more “pops” of this trend come about through even bigger designers and even hit the shelves in department stores.

And somehow (through my lovely job) managed to get my hands on a very special Pop art Tube Skirt From Top Shop. (below)

This beautiful comic Art inspired Skirt is absolutely GORGEOUS and such a fun piece to have.

It’s super trend driven and all the pops of Red and Yellow colour make it that much easier to Style.

The Perfect Colour Palette for this trend is obviously Black and white with a combination of Red, Yellow and Blue.

Accessories that would go perfect with this trend are high shine bags and belts and Gold Coloured jewellery.

Primary Coloured Shoes, Red, Blue and Yellow would also go well with this trend.

Although this skirt is not available on Top shops Website.

There are a number of other Comic/Pop Art inspired pieces Still available. (below)

Be Quick to purchase as they may not last very long.

Simply Click here to be directed.

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To look at some other Designers who have also “WOW’d” US !

3.1 Phillip Lim, Pre-Fall 2012 Collection.

I know its Pre-fall 2012 but I absolutely love it AND it’s TOTALY RELEVANT.

"Everyone wants garments to be superheroes” said Designer Phillip Lim.

In fact, some would even agree that many of his pieces were constructed from such great high-tech fabrics with remarkable design functionality , that would be enough to actually and incredibly save you from any wardrobe strife you’d be in.

Super POWERS !

I love how minimal the core pieces in this collection are.

To View the Full collection click here.

So, before I go - A little secret between you and I – there is more to come of this trend in Summer 2013 in Australia.

So definitely keep your eyes out at the major department stores.

Much Love,

Yours Truly

xxxx

RHYversusWORLD

Commercial Finds ! A Not-So Boring Cardi !

Posted on June 11, 2013 by rratavosi

I am a Cardigan fan !

I am always wearing one, AND styling my garments with them too, because I guess you just never know when there will be the tiniest breeze. ha !

I think they are just one of those perfect daywear pieces every girl MUST-HAVE.

I wear mostly plain coloured Cardi’s, usually oversized, from Ladakh, cotton on or Zara basics. I find these three nail it the best !

Something plain for everyday wear is usually What I look for BUT when I ventured out to look for yet another Cardigan to add to my thousand Cardi’s I came across All sorts of Textures and designs…

Although, The Days Winner , was this very soft and warm Supre Cardigan.

Very Fresh with a nice geometric/slightly Aztec design.

Contrast black Sleeves

Black and “winter white”

This caught my eye because it wasn’t your usual autumn/winter Cardigan.

The combination of colours and it’s presentation give you the ease of pairing it with spring/summer brights such as your limes and oranges as well as the very common primary palette of Red and Blue.

And I guess that is what makes this one of those fantastic Tran –seasonal pieces that you would in fact be able to wear all year round no matter what the on-trend palette is.

With this particular Styling session I have only added one Pop Colour – Lime as it goes very well with the black and white knit print.

It is all very fresh ! So instead of showing you what it would look like with a winter palette I really wanted to show you a spring/summer Tran-seasonal alternative so you all can see how well it can be used later on a season later.

To add a core piece, something very basic We have our black denim. Any style, you choose whatever you are comfortable in. It can even be a pair of really great Ponte leggings you like to wear.

Now to Summer-fy this look I have also added black wedges that have a hessian-look wedge heel. This gives it a very Resort look and also even dresses up the garment.

Other little bits and pieces – A feather necklace and earring set to tie in the somewhat “geometric/Aztec” like vibe going on there or even just a set of plain silver chains bundled in a necklace.

Other colours that would be great to style with this are primary blue/royal blue or even white with a graphic print.

So if you’ve fallen in love with this cardigan you can head to your nearest Supre store Or simply click the link here and be directed to their online store.

xxxx Much Love,

Yours Truly

RHYversusWORLD

SoulCal&Co – Wisemans Ferry Adventure !

Posted on June 10, 2013 by rratavosi

A few months back I was absolutely itching to get away from anything urban !

I wanted to draw myself away from the City life and be completely isolated in a very rural, very quiet place.

So where did we decide to go This time ?

My boyfriend and I decided to head out to Wisemans !

A wrong turn here and there, loss of navigation and reception, the “SOS only” sign popping on your screen Could only mean one thing right ? FREAK-THE-HELLL-OUT-YOU-ARE-LOST in somewhere that APPLE-CAN’T-EVEN-FIND-YOU !!! hahaha… !!!!

Ten minutes of driving.. only GREEN, GREEN, FENCE, GREEN, OLD CEMETERY, MORE GREEN ! We finally get to a park/grounds entrance where dozens of tents and caravans were set-up !

Where the hell were we !? We were right in the middle of none other than the St.Albans Folk Festival !

We didn’t really get much involved with the festival, we were too determined to get away from crowds and loud noises.

So we walked through the old park and found a path leading to a very secret, very isolated location.

Completely at peace.

Such a beautiful place to be.

Fresh air, hardly any noise and a brilliant view.

NOW I could finally photograph my boho ensemble !

The funny thing was I blended in perfectly with the folk Festival.

Completely coincidental !

Brand of the day – SoulCal&Co !

If you haven’t heard of Soul Cal they are a UK lifestyle fashion brand designed for the very laid back male and female with California in their Soul.

It’s inspired by the carefree California way of life as well as keeping the sun,sea and surf at mind.

Their pieces reflect Californian culture through the use of their retro prints, and washed out colours, reminiscent of 70’s album covers and posters.

The piece I got my hands on has a very beautiful paisley print on it with colours of red, navy and deep turquoise blue.

As you can see in the image I’ve style it with the basic black and brown palette choice that works quite well with the boho-style vibe.

I picked a braided “vintage look” belt to tie at the waist. Something to style it up with I guess.

That particular belt came with one of my other dresses but in general, thin braided belts are quite easy to come across and are also quite cheap.

You can get a cheap one like the one below for $15 from Target if you get super desperate and don’t find anything.

The boots I’ve chosen have a very western, boho vibe.

They have tassels on them and look something like this.

However, Any scrunched ankle high/mid high boot with the western stitch detail and cut would be suitable.

It was quite a cold day so I was wearing leggings with this dress and also a Cardi.

I chose this cardigan in particular because it was very beachy with it’s loose knit open weave design.

They are the kinds of things I look at for detail when styling up garments for a particular subculture/trend.

If this paisley print tickled your fancy, you can take a look at Soul Cal’s range of clothing for men and women available at USC – simply Click here.

xxxx Much Love,

Yours Truly

RHYversusWORLD

Another Morning with Chanel…

Posted on May 13, 2013 by rratavosi

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You inspire me.

You Motivate me.

You understand me.

You keep me doing what I love no mater how drained and exhausted I really am.

Thankyou.

Hope Everyone has a great Monday Morning.

xxxx Much Love, yours Truly

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Goodmorning it’s Boho Beach Time !

Posted on April 22, 2013 by rratavosi

Woke up this morning to the pitter-patter sound of the rain ! I Chucked on my converse jumper, my amazing pair of Ponte leggings, laced up my new joggers and out the door I went.

Driving to work with the windows up, windscreen wipers on, I thought, “Shit ! another 6 more months of this – I miss spring/summer already !” I will admit that I do in fact love all the layers, and warm wintery clothes but the hot summer sun or that perfect spring breeze wins my heart far more than any woollen scarf or trench ever will !… So to brighten up our day – blog wise – a summery post for all my northern hemisphere readers ! Enjoy it while you can !

BoHo BeAcH TiMe WitH FrEe PeOpLe !

Everyone has a certain style when dressing up, especially when we hit the beach !

Today’s favourite however is Boho Beach with the lovely Free People collection!

Free People has got you covered this season with all the right garments to help you go from brekky to beach, beach to lunch, and lunch to date.

Soft flowy garments, ombre’d crochet pieces, fringed poncho’s, embroidered bags and tribal bracelets.

Click on the image to shop the collection…

well.. Back to the rain…

xxx Much Love, Yours Truly

RHYversusWORLD

Trend | Lil Miss NErdette

Posted on February 27, 2013 by rratavosi

Hey there Lil Miss Nerdette ! Is this your style ?

This geeky Chic style has hit the streets and it’s been a while now, yes everyone is into expressing their inner geek ! haha

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So when I say Nerd, What image pops into your head ?

A geeky, unpopular loser buried in a book in a library ?

Someone a bit like Ugly Betty?

This stereotypical image probably came from those negative connotations growing up right ?!

Well believe it or not, it’s actually cooler to be intelligent.

This style is best brought to life with mismatched colour combinations, “off-kilter silhouettes” with retro prints, and a touch of 60’s nostalgia.

I absolutely Love this style – It’s preppy yet quirky – contradiction much ! Totally my style, it’s two faced !

So Lets have a look at our Geeky chic checklist !

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Crisp looks for shirts are always best – Even go a little further and get a different collar style like a peter pan collar ! If you are into the chic aspect, you can always add a stunning necklace or a thin scarf to dress it up and flaunt your Collar !

Nothing Shouts Geek more than a buttoned up plain, sharp Shirt !

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Main accessories that come with this look are Glasses, sunglasses, reading glasses either one will do – make them big, over-sized, patterned frames, a vintage style perhaps –

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Lauren Conrad rocks it here with her tucked in top and her high-waist shorts !

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Belted looks add a nostalgic touch, especially when they are accentuating a womens waist !

Try your nearest thrift store, antique shop, or Op Shop for worn out, vintage looking belts – something leather with a bit of age

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If you like a more crisper, on trend – modern chic geek look, you can also wear denim – just add a belt shirt_with_studs_in_the_collar_com

Don’t be afraid, bring out nanna’s Christmas gift or even her hand knitted sweater !

She’s on Trend !

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Close the look with some socks – ultra geeky !

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You can also mix it up with stockings and shorts.

Overall Style look –

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oh and one more thing – the hair … Untamed, Bad hair day kind of look. Messy ponytails, or fishtails and braids that are falling apart

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Our Style icon | Alexa Chung

Alexa Chung’s style is very much like this – over-sized sweaters, a cute untamed bob, collared shirts, tucked in high-waist looks…

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That pretty much sums it up -convinced ? so let your inner Nerdette shine !

xxxx Much Love,

Yours Truly

RHYversusWORLD

New Obsession | Emily VanCamp

Posted on February 24, 2013 by rratavosi

I rarely ever have time for television , Did someone’s jaw just drop ? ha !

I’m more a buy-the-series-on-DVD-and-watch-it-religiously-whenever-I-have-some-spare-time kind of person BUT what I have been watching is ABC’s AMAZING drama REVENGE !

I will admit I have been cheating though, by watching it ahead online because I’m just so obsessed !! *Intense Withdrawal Symptoms*

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Putting all the drama and revenge aside, I actually think Emily VanCamp is quite a Beautiful person.

I love her outfits within the show, she’s got natural beauty and a great flawless body to show off with all those backless dresses !

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Favourite picture so far !

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I found a great behind the scenes video of her Women’s Health shoot, and it’s inspired me !
Have a little watch and see what you think.

xxxx Much Love,

Yours Truly

RHYversusWORLD

Blog Contributors | Get on Trend for 2013

Posted on February 23, 2013 by rratavosi

Hello my lovely subscribers !

I know the weather today is crap, depressing and maybe a little scary for some but well let’s try and look at the positives’ today – At least you can spend some time lounging around the house and reading my blog right ! hahaha

Every now and then I allow contributor posts on my blog, The one I have for you today has been written by Catherine Lavinia, a freelancer in advertising and marketing. So before I leave you to this post wherever you are in the world today, I hope you’re having a safe yet fun Saturday !

xxxx Much Love, Rhaya

Get on-trend for 2013 !

While high fashion may do well on the start of year catwalks, predicting which will be the key looks to filter down to the high street can be difficult. Surprisingly, popular looks from recent seasons include the Peplum, which exploded onto the high street in 2011 and has not lost any momentum as we passed through 2012. In terms of shoes, creepers and the more elegant creeper style platforms have been massive on the streets as fashion continues to reclaim the sixties via the nineties.

oo la la ! We LOVE peplum !

So what’s going to be big this year?

Let’s find out what the key predictions are for 2013:

Paisley might be the only print to be seen in for 2013. Try a paisley-print cotton sundress for when the weather warms up, or a slick shirt teamed with mannish trousers to work two trends at once.

Don’t panic: if paisley isn’t your thing, you can choose between geometric or floral prints to stay on trend. Fashion icons should be Twiggy and Jean Shrimpton (as well as the women of Mad Men) and look out for citrus colour prints for the ultimate homage to sixties fashion.

Floor-length gowns are going to be big this year and creating an elegant silhouette is going to be key. This season’s dresses have to go all the way down to the ground. Look out for kimono-style gowns for the ultimate in opulence.

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Oh my Goth! Goth continues to be influential this year but don’t let it get you down. Colours are black and white, obviously, and choose leather to maximise the 50 Shades of Grey influence.

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Let’s go on a space odyssey as all things futuristic and sci-fi enter our collective fashion consciousness. Think metallic, still trending from 2012,Ziggy Stardust, glitter, and try some silver shades for you footwear.

Well I hope that covered it for you all and has inspired more wardrobe fun and style for ‘13

xo Catherine Lavinia !

TGIF and I have a little treat for you all …

Posted on February 22, 2013 by rratavosi

Friday is here – FINALLY !!

I hope you all have a cruisy day…well try to anyway so when the afternoon hits you can finally kick back and relax… and maybe do a bit of online shopping ?

If you follow T.L.O.R you would have noticed the recent blog post on Lauren Conrad’s Spring Collection for Kohl’s – if you haven’t read it or viewed the images from her shoot, don’t stress ! You can always scroll down or click here to be redirected to it.

Now, what Treat am I talking about ?

I thought seeming as I love her style and her amazing collection why not have a little treat for all my beautiful subscribers AND the one’s who stop by occasionally !

With love, From Kohl’s, enjoy 10% off (valid until 9th March 2013) when you enter the Code TENFORBLOG when checking out !

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Don’t forget guys, you can also check out Lauren Conrad’s Collection page, where you can view her recent campaign shots, behind the scenes video and shop her entire range including shoes and accessories !

Simply click the image below to be redirected !