Another Weekend Another Floral

Posted on October 7, 2013 by rratavosi

Hope everyone is having a great Monday !

For all the Aussie’s I hope everyone had an awesome long weekend – I know I definitely had quite a nice one but it just went way too fast !

So Last Weekend I shared with you a very gorgeous, simple blue and white floral printed top, this week I’ve got another Blue Floral to share with you.

The weather was quite Hot and Humid, as it always is when Spring and Summer truly reveal themselves here in Sydney and in saying this A Lady must always dress appropriately !

I present to you a very comfortable, very lightweight cotton floral printed shirt dress.

Scroll down and check out the look !

Twirl and pin back that fringe girl because

it is way too hot to have hair in your face !

Curled the tips of my hair because I wanted that vintage day time look.

Nude brown lips, and short Vintage flicks.

Cute Heart shaped Earrings to tie in the look.

a plaited caramel coloured belt.

and ofcourse we all know what shoes I wore !

me love love loveeee them so much !

My new Laura Ashley three-tone tote bag.

Super big to fit EVERYTHING you could possibly imagine inside !

Shirt Dresses are an all time favourite, especially for Spring.

Collared styles add that clean-cut touch to your look.

This outfit was just so comfy that I lasted all day in it. No Need to re-style it – Night time the weather was beautiful So I didn’t really have to change up the look.

Dessert Time called !

OMG has anyone tried YOGURBERRY !!!

I’m so obssessed – Eastwood YogurBerry is actually Self Serve So my boyfriend and I had a bit of fun mixing up all the toppings Winking smile

Such a Cute little setting just near Eastwood Train Station.

And Well the whole flower thing matched my outfit so I snapped it !

It was very tourist of me but hey Don’t Judge !

Dessert All gone !

We had an Amazing day and Night – Thanks to my Boyfi !

However Coming home, Startled us a little.

Midnight – As I was being dropped off – opened the car door… and this cute little thing scared the crap out of me !

Midnight on a Sunday , poor thing was lost !

But it’s okay we saved her ❤

Our dog Samson playing with her !..

Sniffing eachothers….Rear ends hahahaha

Too Cute !

❤ paw pals !

That’s pretty much the end !

Lights out Lovely People.

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xoxo Much Love,

Yours Truly

RHYversusWORLD

Wonderful weekend <3

Posted on September 15, 2013 by rratavosi

Crazy busy weekend, such beautiful and unforgettable moments with the people I love, and a splash of shopping !

That pretty much sums up my weekend…

Saturday morning began with a mad rush to our local “mall” as mum and I quickly tried to get some super important pre-christening errands done.

I was feeling very drained from the work week, struggling to get out of bed and get to it, so I thought I’d try and refresh myself for a big day ahead by adding a fresh pop to my outfit.

Nothing screams BRIGHT louder than a neon multi-coloured cross appliqued across your chest on a sheer pastel.

Add a neon textured scarf to it and VOILA you’re shining “bright like a diamond”.

Do we love it ?!

Limping around with my knee I just couldn’t resist ! I had to stop by at Betts,and well… we all know what happens when I stop by at Betts Smile

YAY – Brought new shoes ! *smiles like a loser*

With my knee, back problems and all, These shoes don’t actually have much of a high heel AND are a great spring/summer style that go with pretty much anything in the wardrobe.

Love the wood and thick black strap design – Cannot wait to take these babies on a Test run.

❤

Shopping was over – we quickly headed home so that I could get my face and hair “did” for our beautiful baby Alex’s christening and First birthday !

Half a can of hairspray and 40 minutes of makeup later, it was dress time !

It seems that when I have important functions there is always something wrong with at least one part of my body, but it’s okay no panic here, we just keep our fashion face on !

For this look I meshed formal with confidence and comfort and with that I present to you the beautiful Saskia Maxi from Zen clothing !

A gorgeous blue and yellow print, elasticated waist, gold embellished high scoop neck and halter cut.

It was just perfect for all my “body” problems.

I wanted to hide my legs,thanks to knee surgery they were uneven and slightly muscle-less, so the smartest way to do it was with a maxi !

As the dress already had a gold embellishment on the neck, Accessorising it was easier than ever.

we added one of these babies.

Gold plated waist belt.

Completely on-trend and very easy to find.

After the gold comes the nude !

Nude beginnings ?!

Add a big envelope bag made from textured material to dress it up.

and instead of cluttering the look with bangles and bracelets, I just did it simple with a tortoise-shell like Fossil watch.

and finally the shoes.

Usually I would dazzle it up with a pair of platforms but due to my knee I found the perfect pair of not-so-casual flats.

Thankyou Therapy and my Boss for helping me hunt these down !

Snakeskin detailed straps.

and a little heel so the back and knees don’t cry.

Now we were ready to go to the church for the christening.

Congratulations Little one on this very special day, you have a whole life ahead of you an we are so happy to be apart of your life – Sharing every little step you take.

❤

After the Church comes the reception of course !

The wonderful parents and Godparents or Alex did a tremendous job at decorating.

Every Child’s heaven.

Wonderful weekend. Complete.

❤

I’m off to bed lovers, xoxo

Goodnight all over the world, Lights out

Much love

Yours Truly

RHYversusWORLD

Neon Lace <3 | My Sister in Law’s wardrobe

Posted on August 6, 2013 by rratavosi

neonNEONneonNEON…!!!

So if you haven’t already guessed, today’s trend topic is NEON. Below is my lovely sister-in-law sporting this trend.

Vana wears this BOLD neon lime Lace top from Bardot. It has a super cute black tie up bow at the back and also a very nice timeless scalloped edge on both the hem and sleeves. Matte black A-line mini skirt from label Whitney Eve.

Accessories !

She has accessorised her look with a big Michael Kors Tote Bag.

She also wear a Silver Jewelled Necklace to tie in the look.

When accessorising with neon Lace it is important to remember not to overdo the entire outfit.

There is no need to bling it out excessively. Just one simple Necklace will do if the neckline allows it, as there is already a lot going on in not only the lace pattern but the colour too.

Now I know it’s usually a Summer trend, which is now frequently seen on icons and bloggers in the northern hemisphere. ( Wish we were enjoying it with you too boohoo!) but you can always bring it back during winter to add a nice pop of colour to your outfit.

Actress and Blogger Ashley Madekwe recently blogged a similar look.

Ashley wears a playsuit made from neon lace, faux leather and ruffles. I couldn’t have thought of a better combo in a playsuit myself !

I absolutely love when lace and leather are combined in pieces, it gives it character – it becomes more of a statement piece.

To purchase Ashley’s Playsuit Simply go to her blog or Click here

To Checkout Ashley’s Blog and to see her other posts Click here !

I have also created A StyleBook on Style Saint dedicated to Neon. Search me, “Rhaya Ratavosi” on stylesaint and it should be on my profile if you scroll down ❤

xxxx Much Love,

Yours Truly

RHYversusWORLD

Let Fashion Show Your Beautiful Side| Anya Sarre

Posted on June 15, 2012 by rratavosi

Anya Sarre from ShoeDazzle.com Contributes to thelifeofrhy.com

Let Fashion Show Your Beautiful Side

Women are bombarded everyday with slick magazine covers of perfect women looking stunning in today’s fashions. The reality is that most of these women have the same flaws as everyday woman. Today, you can learn to love your body and feel confident and beautiful with the right clothes and accessories whether you’re tall or short, skinny or curvy. Beauty comes in all sizes, colours, and shapes!

Pastels, bright colours, bold, and whimsical prints are the highlights of this summer’s fashion trends. Not to be ignored is the breezy and spunky bohemian look with a chic flair. Choosing a great handbag and the right women’s shoes will smooth out that great outfit. A great outfit will make you feel confident and ready to take on the world. Feeling confident should be a 2012 summer movement allowing all women to bring out their inner fashionista for the world to see.

Neon colours are also going to be all the rage. These fun colours along with a fabulous pair of shoes to match are sure to make you feel upbeat and outgoing. Don’t be afraid to be daring and bold with a little colour this summer. Nudes and beiges are fabulous and soft, but step out of the box and show summer what you’re made of.

One of this summer’s hottest colours is bright orange! If you’re a curvy woman, choosing a slightly tailored dress or pant suit in a soft pastel or small floral print will give you a slimmed look. Show the world that you can still wear orange by adding an orange handbag and heels. You will love how you feel with some bold colour accents. Accents make an outfit and you make it absolutely gorgeous!

Maxi dresses are fantastic for women of all sizes. These flirty, long, flowing dresses will make you feel both comfortable and chic. Large, soft floral prints compliment any figure. Choose a smaller handbag and low heels that will keep your look breezy and carefree.

Have fun this summer and step out of your comfort zone by trying something new and trendy. When you feel beautiful, you project that confidence onto others and they will see your beauty too. Step it up a notch with fun prints and bold colours. When you look good, you feel good, but when you look great, there’s nothing you can’t do. The new you is waiting, so lets show her off to summer!

Anya Sarre

T is for Teal and Target too.

Posted on March 19, 2012 by rratavosi

So I recently did some styling workshops for Target, where I had to mix and match part of the Target essentials range with other pieces to come up with gorgeous key looks for the coming seasons !

Target Essentials is a basics range by Target. It consists of business pants and shirts, denim, tops, and basic singlets that come in various colours and are a reasonable price.

We mixed and matched these items with core autumn/winter garments such as fur vests,colourful dresses, maxi skirts, printed shirts, oversized tops and winter woollen pieces. Majority of the looks were under $100 and if not that then $150. Which is great for a whole outfit including shoes, handbags and other accessories. A lot of people think that to be stylish means that you must wear designer,however it’s not about that at all – its about the way you piece things together, the final look, the composition. To have great style and a sense for it can give you a feeling that’s just as great.

The two main issues that were present during the workshops were more to do with consumers being concerned about budget and being in doubt about wearing/how they would wear certain colours within the coming trends.

If you like following trends and you still aren’t sure what colours to be wearing these coming seasons maybe this will help – Autumn/winter colour palettes: think | burgundy, browns, eggplant,teal, reds, tangelo, and Blacks. Fabrics include Ponte, leathers, laces and sheer garments. Details/appearances include various collars, lots of prints – two main = leopard and snake.

That just puts it very BASIC for you all – I think that’s enough for now haha

One last thing – As part of this blog entry today, I thought it would be nice to come up with an under $100 look myself with all the Teal accessories I have come to purchasing.

Enjoy !

Think style and budget–and voila under $100 outfit !

Dress from NastyGal – not available anymore – however there are some other great dresses that are on sale ranging from $17.95 – $35.95 That you could get.

Bag from Asos – not available anymore ? However there are similar styles in Turquoise, white, pistachio snake, nude snake, and red snake. I’ve pasted the picture of their current clutch below – they look quite similar

Image 1 of ASOS Slot Through Portfolio Clutch

The snake range of slot through envelope clutches like the one above are $32.45 – click here to view

For the turquoise one above click here –

Shoes – Teal heels and leopard flats from Target (click on “target” in the first sentence of this post and contact your nearest store to see if they have it)

Belt from Mix Apparel @ Coles.

Hope that helps

xxxx Much love,

Yours Truly

RHYversusWORLD

URBAN ORIGINALS WAREHOUSE SALE 2011

Posted on October 29, 2011 by rratavosi

It’s that time of year again when urban originals have their awesome warehouse sale !

This is an opportunity NOT-TO-BE-MISSED LADIES !

For those of you who haven’t heard of Urban Originals – It is an Australian brand by Susan Cates that began with a handbag collection. Their collections have now expanded to accessories consisting of amazing jewellery and distinctive headband pieces as well as footwear. To read more on their story click here.

Having gone for the past few years I must say you can pick up quite a great bargain for such good quality bags !

Everything from their wallets to their bags as well as some accessories up to 80% off – I wouldn’t lie ladies !

So if you get a chance this week – November 3rd, 4th and 5th Head down to the Urban originals Warehouse Located at : 15 Chard Road Brookvale.

Remembers its cash only !!

If you’d like to view their website simply click here

Kardashian Kollection hits Sydney !! I think I need a new handbag for October ?

Posted on October 24, 2011 by rratavosi

So The Kardashian sisters have done it again – But this time Launching a handbag collection that’s reached us here in Australia !!!!

Lucky for us the Kardashian Kollection is now available on Westfield.com.au from Body Royale.

Browse Through it Ladies – I know I have AND I’ve already awarded myself by ordering the sexy white/snakeskin Evening Sling Bag !

You may also be interested in reading NinetoFive’s Article : “…Kourtney, Kim and Khloé Kardashian have designed a Kollection that consists of 67 chic and stylish clutches, wallets, totes, satchels and shoulder bags – just to name a few…”

ATTENDING ?

Join Kim Kardashian and Khloé Kardashian Odom for the grand in-store appearance to officially launch their Kardashian Kollection Handbag Range in Australia
W: Thursday, November 2.
A: David Jones Elizabeth St Women’s Store, Market Street Entrance
T: 10.30am-12.30pm
W: www.davidjones.com.au

xxxxxxxxxxxx Love from,

RHYversusWORLD