Maybe this Christmas … Merry Christmas Everyone !!

Good morning From L.A !!!!!

I hope wherever you are and whoever you are with you are all enjoying yourselves today but most importantly I wish everyone a very Safe and Very Merry Christmas.

And to add to this post… My favourite Christmas song from The O.C.

 

Enjoy –

xxxx Much Love,

Yours Truly

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Polka Dots and Pearls | Mother Daughter Trending.

Happy Weekend Everyone !!!! Christmas is nearly here and I am so excited to be sharing the festive season with some of my favourite family overseas !!! Today’s post is about two of my favourite polka dot pieces. One worn … Continue reading

Happy Hump Day – Watercolour Print top

Happy Hump Day Everyone !!

Why not Watercolour your Wednesday with a cool print from your favourite brand !?

Today’s Top is from Forever 21.

Scroll on Lovers !

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Button up Shirt from Forever 21.

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Forever new Necklace.

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High-low Hem, Mumma’s Vintage bag, my favourite Ponte leggings.

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Hair off to the side, nude lips.

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#thelittlethingsinlife

Follow me on Instagram @Ratavosi

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Dad’s Peach tree is home to a little friend.

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When I get home from Work, My buddy Samson is always waiting for me. Love you to bits my four legging friend !

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He always gets shy when I take the Camera out – His ears droop back !

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Hope Everyone is having a good week !!!!

 

xxxx Much Love,

Yours Truly

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Good things come in twos ! D.I.Y Christmas Gift Ideas, Willow Boutique and Luka Candles.

People often say that good things come in threes…

Well I beg to differ… because this blog post is all about Twos.

# Two New favourite finds

# Two very Easy Christmas D.I.Y gift ideas

and

# Two new jewellery pieces.

 

 

Happy Monday Everyone !

 

On the weekend My sister-in-law and I got sucked into the busy shopping scene at our local markets.

We do swear though, we were only there to buy lunch and get out.

As we caught a glimpse of these two stalls we just couldn’t resist, and I honestly think they are too good to miss which is why I am sharing them with you.

 

> Our first New favourite find was Willow Boutique. <

This small boutique had the most adorable handmade gifts for Children, Especially Baby boys !

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The cutest bow ties with some really beautifully boyish prints fit for any little monkey !

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How clever that the bow ties clip onto the rompers !

Making it almost effortless for the Little man to look Classy.

A quick and easy job for any mother.

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They also had a wide variety of bibs, blankets and dummy chains.

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If you like what you see, I know my sister-in-law and I definitely did, Then why not visit them at the Rouse Hill markets or better yet why not like their page on Facebook.

https://www.facebook.com/willowboutiquemarket

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If you are looking for any gift ideas for a new born then Willow Boutique would be the perfect stop for any Mum and bub.

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> Our second Favourite find was Luka Candles! <

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Hand poured Candles with delicious scents.

I’m really loving all these uniquely scented candles that are trending in the markets right now. I think Luka Candles has been my favourite so far.

Reasonably Priced and with so many scents to choose from, there is one suitable for all of us.

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Love the packaging !

Super Shabby !

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They have also got some really great beach inspired decorations if you’re looking for a last minute Christmas gift !

Don’t Forget to like them on Facebook.

https://www.facebook.com/LukaCandles

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>Moving onto our Two Very Easy D.I.Y Christmas Gift Ideas<

#1

A Santa Sleigh made with Lollies.

A great idea for either Children or your colleagues at work.

Something creative and Edible… Too perfect !

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For the lollies in this particular sleigh we have bought Normal Sized Candy Canes and a few boxes of Cadbury Favourites Chocolates.

 

#2

Personalised Mugs !…

Fill with lollies of course and decorated.

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My mother Works in a retirement village so she wanted to do something a little more personal for the residents.

If this sounds more like something you want to do, You can get these really cool Pens from Either Spotlight/Lincraft or any haberdashery store.

They are called UNI pens, But make sure you get the right one – just ask the staff you want something to write on mugs to set.

All you have to do is Draw your design on the mug, When you are finished set your oven to 160 degrees Celsius, pop them in there for half an hour.

Voila – Mug is done and Pen ink has set!

BECAREFUL not to burn yourself – Leave the mugs to cool for at least an hour.

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When the cup has cooled, Fill it up with desired lollies – preferably wrapped ones.

Wrap it up with some cellophane and decorate with ribbons and bows.

Honestly, IT IS REALLY EASY

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> And Finally we come to our two new jewellery pieces. <

I don’t really buy much commercial jewellery but these two were just too cute to resist !

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Trying on all the rings and jewellery at Colette by Colette Hayman.

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and what do you know… It’s purchased !

 

Well I hope Everyone has a had a great Monday and that this post helped you in some way Winking smile

Let me know how you go !

 

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I’m off to Watch some Marilyn Monroe !

 

xxxx Much Love,

yours Truly

 

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It’s a Chinese Gardens Kind of weekend – Happy two years Boo !

And yet another weekend has almost come to an end !! Can I just say, this year has gone by so quickly, I still can’t believe that it is nearly Christmas !!

Two Weeks ago my boyfriend and I went on an adventure in the very busy Sydney CBD.

We had a very beautiful time together, especially since it was a little celebration for not only my belated birthday but also our two years together.

Scroll on down and see the pictures from the day.

I had such a great time shooting away at the Chinese gardens. It was so green, so peaceful and definitely relaxing.

Now before we get stuck into the adventure, Let’s first look at the outfit shall we !

Since it was one of those “bi-polar” weather days – I literally had to change my outfit 12 times.

That is seriously how many times the weather changed over 2 hours, before Rubick arrived !

It’s okay though, I didn’t stroll out naked, eventually got myself together !

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I have so many clothes in my wardrobe/every nook of the house that there are some pieces I don’t get to wear for at least a year.

I’m not kidding, everything is in queue here… And I don’t think you’d believe me if you heard me screaming “ BUT I DON’T HAVE ANYTHING TO WEAR”, which usually happens at least once or twice a month give or take the kind of events included. hahaha !

#firstworldproblems!?

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My Tiffany bow around my neck.

Shirt from Glassons – A present from my Boyfriends sister last Christmas.

Prints and Styles like this are usually very popular in commercial/department stores and boutiques during Spring/Summer.

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Pink lips with this outfit ? YES, Why not !

A little trick I have been using lately with my lip colour is just using lip liner.

I first outline my lip, colour it in then dab. When I am about to head out the door, I go over it  once more and put a layer of sticky gloss over it.

This makes it last so much longer – Try it !

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Braided Hair…Don’t Care.

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My lovely Combat boots from Betts.

Love this style to bits as you can roll them up and lace them as I have done above or simply fold them down and wear them as an ankle boot style.

Either way, They are super comfy, especially if we are roaming around on a mission !

Outfit is done – and as you can see I am wearing my very comfy Black essential legging pant.

It never lets me down !

If you’re looking for a good thick Ponte pair of leggings and are new to the blog. Please don’t hesitate to contact me and ask me where to purchase, or just scroll by my blog. I’ve mentioned it in many posts before x

 

 

 

And so our adventure in the city begins…

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We be walking Winking smile

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He absolutely hates car park shots, but hey.. look who’s slightly smiling hahaha

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Random little dungeons in the alleyways of Sydney.

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99 birdcages but no birds…

I love this birdcage scene !

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#HowtobeaTourist … I am totally practicing for my next holiday haha

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Next stop was QVB

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And it wouldn’t be Christmas without all of this.

Christmas decorations, tinsel and bling, Chocolate stalls and mistletoe.

How on Earth does on just casually walk past without wanting to buy anything ! It is seriously such a tease hahaha

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So we kind of got hungry…ended up at Darling Harbours Blue fish Restaurant.

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The food was so good, we devoured it very quickly, and I only got a chance to take a photo of my very delicious, very refreshing watermelon lychee cocktail. Sorry Guys !

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Continuing our Journey towards Tumbalong park.

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The suns out, The water fountains are on – I love that sound.

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Last Stop, Chinese Gardens..

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Secret Little Pathways

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Spot The Difference…

So my feet got a little hot because Little miss Bi-polar-weather decided to get warmer…

A minor detour to Wittner left me the happy owner of these babies haha

White Studded Sandals.

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Mumma Goose and her little ducklings !

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Besties with the Sculptures.

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Bye Bye City – We had a great day.

 

 

When I got home though, The family wanted to have a Mexican Dinner date !

Looks like we weren’t going to call it a night yet !!

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Mad Mex – Just the way we like it !

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It’s Christmas EVERYWHERE.

Mum and Dad are so cute !

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The Best Parents EVA !

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Family is the most important thing,

A bond so unbreakable with people who will always be there for you no matter what.

Sometimes we don’t realise how special the things we have are until they are gone.

Make the most of life together and always be honest about who you are.

Reach out to a loved one this Christmas – New Years is around the corner and so are new beginnings !

 

Well I’m off to prepare for the work week !

 

Lights out Beautiful People

 

xxxx Much Love,

Yours Truly

 

 

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White Lace and Tan ruffles

Thick gold Chain Necklace

Crisp

White Lace Shirt

Elegantly Casual

Burgundy Nails

Tan Detailed ruffle Skirt

Gold and Snakeskin splice sandals

Top knot Bun

Light Smokey Eyes

Nude Lips

White/snake envelope

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Beautiful colour combo !

 

 

p.s – Pinch and a Punch for the First day of the month !

 

xoxo Much Love,

Yours Truly

 

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Rubick et Rhaya | Phase #1 | To Ask For a Women’s Hand…

In our Culture,

It is tradition,

That when a Man Loves a Women…

He asks for her Hand in Marriage.

 

November 16th

 

According to Tradition, This was our first official Moment, So please, scroll away and enjoy the photographs as much as we enjoyed this beautiful day.

 

Love Love ❤ Rubick Et Rhaya

 

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Peonies are my favourite flowes… EVAA !

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Made myself a flower crown… because I’m a Garden Princess.

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Pastels were the colour for the theme and they sure are Pretty !

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Personalised Napkins, personalised Tags and a chalice for the Important Prince and Princess of the night.

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Rustic/Vintage Crates – Hand made just for this event.

Inquire for purchases.

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Custom rustic/vintage Name and item tags – Email me for enquiries to purchase.

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The most scrumptious sweets and baked goodies – Thanks to “Loven from the Oven” – Business contact and blog post of these guys coming soon.

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These cookies just melt in your mouth – The right amount of sweetness !!! I love them !

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Delicious moist ombre Cake

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A new little gift around my wrist… ❤

Thankyou

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Custom Embroidered Napkins – Email me for enquiries to purchase.

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Made my Prince a bowtie ❤

We like to Match.. sometimes…

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On my tippy-toes I say Aurevoir to you all…

Bonne Nuit.

 

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It could not have come at a better time – just after my Birthday

Although the weather didn’t quite pan out as I am sure you can all remember just how awful it was last weekend, We still made it work indoors.

Sweets and Baked Goodness from My favourites @ “Loven from the Oven” Contact me for full info on this  scrumptious business.

For info on Custom tags and napkins please email me ( contact us – tab in the top right corner)

 

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xoxo Much love, Yours Truly

 

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Night Noodle Market <3 NEON !

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It was 3.30pm on a Thursday.

The sky was a deep dirty orange.

Much too eerie for my liking.

Smoke, the only smell in the air.

Taking snaps of the sky (Follow me on instagram @Ratavosi)

I couldn’t help but to think of all the families whose homes and lives have been affected by the bushfires.

I hope you are all safe with your families and that there are people there to assist you through this difficult time.

My hearts goes out to you all.

Wishing you all better days.

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Lunch on a Friday @ The Grounds of Alexandria.

I love the vibe and atmosphere of this place so much.

So rustic, so fresh, so much to see, beautiful landscaping and decorating BUT most importantly the amazing food !

oh ! AND They’ve also got these adorable little farm animals.

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Sydney Night Noodle Markets !

Saturday we hit up Hyde Park for the Sydney Night Noodle Markets.

We indulged in some delicious dim sums, all kinds of Asian food and my goodness the best-ever Mango Pancakes.

So many tasty things to eat and Try, If you haven’t gone this year, you’d better not miss it next year.

It is seriously good. I definitely recommend.

Scroll on and take a look at my outfit and the pictures from the day.

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Hi Boyfriend, I love you ❤

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Hyde Park Is so beautiful !

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Future In-laws.

Love them so much !

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The Where-Am-I-Face !

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Beautiful lantern decorations hung up for the Night Noodle Markets.

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MEow !

Okay So let’s step back and analyse the look !

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1 – Hair in a bun !

Hair sprayed sleek back but messy.

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2 – Studs and Spikes Gold Necklace.

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No Filter – Seriously.

It was all sun !

Studs Studs Studs.

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follow me on instagram @Ratavosi

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A closer look.

3 – Neon Pink Tank with Stud detail around the neckline and the hem

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High-low Hem.

4 – Contrast pleather splice leggings !

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5 – And a lace scarf from Sportsgirl – I stole this from Auntie Kazz ❤

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That pretty much completes it.

 

Hope You all had a BEAUTIFUL WEEEKENDD !!!!

 

Stay safe and have an awesome work week.

 

Lights Out, Lovers !

 

Don’t forget to Subscribe.

Subscribe ! Subscribe ! Subscribe !

 

or you can contact me ? Hit me up with an email – rhaya.ratavosi@hotmail.com

 

xoxo Much Love,

Yours Truly

RHYversusWORLD

 

 

 

 

 

 

Casual Fridays ! Laced in Desire.

Look #5

Ratavosi – The Label.

Spring/Summer ‘13

Laced in Desire. Casual Fridays

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Open back Triangle

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contrast raw silk and textured silk cotton cardigan with cap sleeves and double collar.

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Simple Laced bodice

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Hair and Makeup Done by Charntae – Check out and like her Facebook page here

Photography done by Yasmine Parker @ 000photography. Click the link for full website of click here for the Facebook page.

Accessories | Coco Liberace

Platform Modelling Agency | Jordan Kain

Stay tuned and be sure to subscribe here if you want to be the first to see it all !

Business Inquiries welcome | rhaya.ratavosi@hotmail.com

 

xoxo Much Love,

Yours Truly

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Rapt in a Reverie , Sweet Serenity | Fresh For a Thursday

Look #4

Ratavosi – The Label.

Spring/Summer ‘13

Fresh for a Thursday

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gorgeous pleated detail.

Chunky gold Chain necklace from Coco Liberace

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Rapt in a Reverie Top

Serenity Skirt

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Sexy open back !

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bringing out the Parasol

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Harmony Splice Crop Jacket

 

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Hair and Makeup Done by Charntae – Check out and like her Facebook page here

Photography done by Yasmine Parker @ 000photography. Click the link for full website of click here for the Facebook page.

Accessories | Coco Liberace

Platform Modelling Agency | Jordan Kain

Stay tuned and be sure to subscribe here if you want to be the first to see it all !

Business Inquiries welcome | rhaya.ratavosi@hotmail.com

 

xoxo Much Love, Yours Truly

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Deadly Nuances Wednesday

Look #3

Ratavosi – The Label.

Spring/Summer ‘13

Deadly Nuances Dress

 

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High – Stand Collar – Asian inspired

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open V-back

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Beautiful embroidered Bodice

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Leather Laced splcied front to back

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Love this shot ! 000photography YASMINE YOU ARE AMAZING !!!!

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Really Dark, nostalgic, sexy

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Hair and Makeup Done by Charntae – Check out and like her Facebook page here

Photography done by Yasmine Parker @ 000photography. Click the link for full website of click here for the Facebook page.

Platform Modelling Agency | Jordan Kain

Stay tuned and be sure to subscribe here if you want to be the first to see it all !

Business Inquiries welcome | rhaya.ratavosi@hotmail.com

Timeless Tuesdays

Look #2

Ratavosi – The Label.

Spring/Summer ‘13

Timeless Tuesdays.

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Pique cotton Bodysuit with stand collar, zip through back and silk bottom.

Beautifully worn under my very gorgeous tea-stain vintage ombre jumpsuit

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V cut front, Beautifully pleated.

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Hair and Makeup Done by Charntae – Check out and like her Facebook page here

Photography done by Yasmine Parker @ 000photography. Click the link for full website of click here for the Facebook page.

Accessories | Coco Liberace

Platform Modelling Agency | Jordan Kain

Stay tuned and be sure to subscribe here if you want to be the first to see it all !

Business Inquiries welcome | rhaya.ratavosi@hotmail.com

Melancholic Mondays

It’s MONDAYYYY !!!!

A Few weeks back I promised to bring to you all my Ratavosi label Spring/Summer photo-shoot pictures.

So to kick off this work week I present to you look 1 !

Scroll and you shall see !

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A very chilli Morning !

After Hair and makeup we set out super early to a rather unusual place for a photo-shoot.

A Cemetery.

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I’d always wanted to do a shoot like this so I guess inspiration and collection was perfect for it.

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Pure Genuine Leather, the softest and best quality one can get.

Structured Fully lined Peplum Jacket with laced centre front panel detail. Fully functional zips on both sides and removable centre front panel.

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Ombre treated, sheer lace, pleated, pencil skirt with Leather waistband.

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Hair and Makeup Done by Charntae – Check out and like her Facebook page here

Photography done by Yasmine Parker @ 000photography. Click the link for full website of click here for the Facebook page.

Ring and Accessories | Coco Liberace

Platform Modelling Agency | Jordan Kain

 

 

 

Everyday this week I’ll Post one look from it !

So Stay tuned and be sure to subscribe here if you want to be the first to see it all !

Business Inquiries welcome | rhaya.ratavosi@hotmail.com

Who Do we sing for ?!

Hello Lovely People !!

Hope Everyone has had a lovely weekend – The weather once again was absolutely beautiful today but the wind was having its crazy moments ! (p.s the wind is going CRAY-ZEE right now as I am writing this.. It’s howling – Excuse you! I’m trying to write..anyway…awkward…)

I’ve had such a BUSY WEEEEEEEKKK !

The life of Rhy has been Crazy y’all ! Work has been absolutely hectic and Exhausting but I guess it all pays when you go in store and see it all !

For those of you who are wandering what I am doing now, I am a Fashion Designer, designing commercial everyday/surf clothing from infant – girlswear to Ladies wear for some of Australia’s Largest Department Stores.

Scroll below and check it out ! To Purchase click on the image to be re-directed.

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It’s very casual Surf, I love it !

My partner and I set out for an adventure Saturday noon as we drove up to Gosford to watch our favourite A-league Team, The Western Sydney Wanderers take on the Central Coast Mariners.

Such a beautiful Stadium with amazing ocean views and my goodness the grass was seriously so green !

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Sporting it – With a Jersey !

WHO DO WE SING FOR !?

The boys played well…With Mariners scoring first.

My partner and I thought we’d have to go home disappointed but hey – The last ten/15 minutes left in the second half and BOOM the wanderers Surprised us with a Clean goal !

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Sunday Funday  and A Third Floral !?!?!

Oh yes indeed – unintentionally  a third Floral.

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Floral printed acid wash denim.

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Button Down front with a cute collar.

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a tan coloured braided belt.

We love !

Ready for the Beach = ] yayyy

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Cute Little Dress form Charlotte Russe ❤

 

Hope you all had an amazing and relaxing weekend too !

 

Goodnight, Lights out Lovers !

 

xoxo Much love, Yours Truly

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D.I.Y Refresh and Re-invent Series | The wardrobe Dilemma

Happy Hump Day Everyone !

Today’s post is a fun D.I.Y project for those of you who’d like to refresh your boring wardrobe pieces.

Over the weekend I was forced to clean out my drawers and while it was easier to part with some pieces, there were quite a few I just wasn’t ready to toss !

So what happens when you don’t want to throw away your favourite tee, the graphics are almost fading, and you’ve worn it a hundred times ?!

Well..You come here, to my blog and you watch my D.I.Y Re-fresh and Re-invent series.

Part one is below. It’s super easy, super fast and I hope you enjoy it !

Oh and you don’t need crazy sew skills either !

 

How To: D.I.Y Old graphic tee into Crop Muscle Tank.

Let me know what you think !

 

xoxo Much love, Yours Truly

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