Who Do we sing for ?!

Posted on October 13, 2013 by rratavosi

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.

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 !

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.

Floral printed acid wash denim.

Button Down front with a cute collar.

a tan coloured braided belt.

We love !

Ready for the Beach = ] yayyy

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

RHYversusWORLD

The Grand Social and Zanita

Posted on March 30, 2012 by rratavosi

One of my favourite sites/online stores is The Grand social. I love getting their emails because I always get to see whats new from different designers AND there’s always something I love. It’s not just clothing though, they have accesories too !

The run down | The Grand Social is a marketplace for Australian and NZ designers. They aim to get the creations of labels online, so they can be sold. For Those of you who like going to stores, The Grand Social also has their very own store. It’s located in the heart of Darlinghurst and is a multi-purpose space for designers and friends to showcase their creations. The store is open Tues – Sat 11AM – 5PM at 214 Crown St, Darlinghurst. Ph:(02) 9331-0995. To find out more check out their website here.

Love this look !!!!!!!

Python Top Sara Phillips ,Stylestalker Leopard Bag, Burgundy Tovah Shorts, and StyleStalker Lithium Blazer – so Pretty !

The picture above is from Zanita – for those of you who follow alot of blogs I’m sure you have heard of Zanita ?

She is a blogger and photographer based in Australia. She also models.

Check her out here: http://zanitazanita.blogspot.com.au/

xxxx Much love, Yours Truly

RHYversusWORLD | Thelifeofrhy.com

Meli B and Rhy @5.30 am | Photo-shoot day

Posted on February 12, 2012 by rratavosi

Thought it would be fun to video us during the morning darkness to EMPHASISE just how early we woke up hahaha

It was a great day, everything went according to plan – ESPECIALLY TIME ! MY GOLLY TIME WAS GREAT – WATCH THIS SPACE for more on the Amore Amore collection – Photo-shoot sneak peak video’s coming soon !

xxxx Much love, Yours Truly
RHYversusWORLD

A little preview | 2012 Fall/Winter RTW Photo-shoot

Posted on February 10, 2012 by rratavosi

So It’s the day before the shoot and I am madly getting everything done !

TLOR HQ is looking like quite a fashion jungle right now with clothing, hats,and makeup all scattered around the office !

We FINALLY Finished the final piece for our collection yesterday – The “High-Rollers Leggings” *sigh of relief*. They are an awesome pair of DECENT Super High Waist Leggings that can be paired with a killer pair of heels and a midriff, grunged up with a bustier and a leather jacket or maybe even paired with a cute dress. What your style ? There are just so many looks, trends and cultures you can satisfy with just one pair of leggings !

I just cannot wait to share the whole collection with you !

I’m sure you’ve seen the photographs from my men’s and women’s marking day but what you haven’t seen are the new pieces added to the collection. As you all know its quite fun at TLOR Headquarters so my lovely PA and I thought it would be fun to do another “ dress up Session” – a little sneak preview of the classy craziness we are confidently capable of !

There are 6 more looks So WATCH THS SPACE for the Shoot day updates !

xxxx much love, Yours Truly
RHYversusWORLD

It’s Naughty Meets nice, an attitude Splice | RhyheartsJEFFREYCAMPBELLS !

Posted on February 7, 2012 by rratavosi

Like any other fashionista I have a weakness for shoes !

The bigger the better !

Big platforms, unusual wedge cut-outs and shapes, fierce looking features – an easy way to add a touch of KABOOM to any outfit !

What I’ve been eyeing for some time now would have to be Jeffrey Campbell’s, one-of-a-kind, YES READ IT AGAIN “one-of-a-kind” platforms. I know we say that about every pair of shoes, but if you ask anyone who owns a pair, or knows of them, they would most definitely agree with me ! Not only that, but they are so uniquely designed that you can spot a pair of JC’s from a mile away !

So in case you hadn’t heard of Jeffrey Campbell here’s a few quick notes to save you the embarrassment and awkward silence if its ever, EVER on topic !
Hailed from none other than ( my favourite) L.A
Their designs are based on vintage inspirations as well as combining runway/fashion trends.
Sold across all of Asia, Canada, Australia, UK, New Zealand and the list goes on as they continue to grow.

Hope that helps, however if you’d like to read more on JC’s Bio Click here !

One of my Favourite and regular online shopping destinations NASTYGAL also stocks them ! What caught my eye the most this week was these 3 pairs ! It’s Naughty Meets nice, an attitude Splice !

Like the shoes above ??? Check out NASTYGAL’s collection and more from their Jeffrey Campbell range here

or better yet, if you live in OZ like I do, then head down to your nearest Tuchuzy store and check them out !

Locations:

Womenswear
Shop 11, The Beach House, 178 Campbell Parade
Bondi Beach
Sydney Australia 2026

Menswear
90 Gould St
Bondi Beach
Sydney Australia 2026

Trading Hours
Mon to Wed 9-6
Thurs to Sat 9-7
Sun 10-6

Other Stockists within Australia include:
APEX
Dragonberry Stride
Zomp

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xxxx Much Love, Yours Truly
RHYversusWORLD

Photo-shoot Prep | Rainy day outside but a rather sunny one at T.L.O.R Headquarters !

Posted on February 1, 2012 by rratavosi

Woke up this morning and let’s be honest – who didn’t want to go back to bed with the weather being so S#!t ????? As you could of imagined what was supposed to be a bright summer awakening started to feel like a rather sluggish wintery morning! BUT that didn’t necessarily mean a fun days of work wasn’t about to begin.

Here at T.L.O.R head quarters I have been busy expanding the RATAVOSI men’s and women’s collection with additional women’s looks for our Amore Amore Photo-shoot.

I’ve been crazily sourcing props and accessories from all over the place as well as locations to give the right touch to all our looks.

In fact, Perfect Timing for Valentine’s Day !!!!

Mid last week, I ordered a cute red wide brimmed hat and some cat eye sunnies to go with the “midnight rendezvous dress” (oh and a pair of white ear muffs JUST FOR FUN hahaha)– what felt like a knock and run today, brightened mine and my best friends day.

2 brown parcels from ASOS… oh yes oh yess !! Happily tearing apart the boxes, there they were ! It always feels so exciting and rewarding when you get a parcel at the door, I love the feeling, it almost feels like it’s your birthday ha !

And well knowing the two of us ( the usual ) decided to do a silly little luvo session with the new pieces.

Just a regular day at the office. Check it out haha

Wearing My very own RATAVOSI “Sinuous Senorita Jacket” being all snobby and that with my best friend in one of my wardrobe favourites, my biker vest with a fur collar and of course our accessories from ASOS, Red hat, cat eye sunnies and our fluffy white ear muffs.

I’m so classy that sometimes I do This and she just smiles. REDHOTEVIL VS PRETTYSNOWANGEL.

Oh and I also forgot to mention that while I’m classy I also B.O.L – BLAARRRRRR OUT LOUD and she pouts innocently ofcourse.

Showing off the non-viciously-torn side of the parcels hahaha

xxxx Much love, Yours Truly
RHYversusWORLD

Couture on Ice | Runway #2

Posted on January 27, 2012 by rratavosi

The buzz backstage is crazy, especially when you have garments that are showing. The relief is remarkable. Enjoy watching Runway #2 of the 211 Graduate Fashion Collections, Men’s and Womenswear

“R.T.W F/W 2012 – RAW ENERGY”
“Interior Circulatory systems exude intense power in conjunction with the forces of the universe. This most basic pulsation represents the connection between the human body and the Earth’s core, signified by Red hues. Energy is released with this primitive, adrenaline-fuelled trend. Our men and women in red are like fire on ice.”

The designers ( in order of appearance) :

Diyana kosso (3 garments)
Chattida Prasartkul (3 garments)
Jessica Rodgers(3 garments)
Dewi Rumawisari(3 garments)
Jia Ying “Jenny” Xue(3 garments)
Madeline Kassis(2 garments)
Tarek Taouk(2 garments)
Melody Hay(2 garments)
Lo Louise Tam (3 garments)
Alice Kawk (2 garments)
Rachel Howieson(1 garment)
Vanessa Villegas(3 garments)
Rhaya Ratavosi(3 garments)
Paris Tucker(1 garment)
Pajaree Thirawattanawong(1 garment)
Alice Kawak(1 garment)
Cherie Arthur(1 garment)
Amanda Noor(1 garment)
Pinmarra Prasartkhul(3 garments)
Chang Song Lee(3 garments)
Paris Tucker(1 garment)

xxxx Much love, Yours Truly
RHYversusWORLD

Couture on Ice | Runway #1

Posted on January 17, 2012 by rratavosi

So I finally received footage from my lovely PA’s ( ha-ha wait ‘till they see this) and FINALLY got around to putting it up for everyone to enjoy !

I’m sure you can all tell which one is mine judging from my blog photographs.

Padded Sheaths and Arctic Pelts

“Soft and cushiony adipose tissue is recreated using knitted material. Filler and padding add sculptural interest. Large-scale cables and ribbing stuffed with soft wading increase voluminous silhouettes in arctic grey or lavenders and the palest of nudes and yellows.”

The designers ( in order of appearance) :

Andriana
Fatima Asanovski
Dalian Teppo
Yours Truly, Rhaya Ratavosi
Ingrid Vitriana Husodo
Natalie Rizk
Grace Liu
Jessica Rodgers
Chattida Prasartkul
Thi Thuy Duong Ngyuen
Yvette Cooper
Diyana Kosso
Jessica Wainwright
Kalila Stewart-Davis
Shona Mcalpine
William Brunton

Couture on Ice, Runway #1 knitwear fall/winter 2012. http://www.thelifeofrhy.com

xxxx Much love, Yours Truly
RHYversusWORLD

And the Asos sale continues ! <3 it

Posted on January 11, 2012 by rratavosi

So if you haven’t read my blog about intense retail therapy, I suggest you:

1 – Read it

2 – Do as it says

Why ?

Simply because Asos still has their Sale on !!!!
AND all of the items below are just a small handful of my picks – all below $30, so if you’re feeling a little blue and feel as if you haven’t done something “productive” today you really can’t go wrong with this link !!

Enjoy Ladies… and men ?

xxxx Much love,

Yours Truly.
RHYversusWORLD

Couture On Ice

Posted on December 29, 2011 by rratavosi

Hello Hello – And I’m back into it again.

As you’ve probably all noticed I haven’t blogged in awhile. This is because I decided to take a few weeks off after the show to do what normal people do … Work, Shop, more work, more shopping…see absolutely normal… ( what ?… It’s Christmas ha-ha and besides I did good )

Amongst that there has been farewells, girls night out, and a new one to the life of rhy … a time for a love to blossom. And this time I’m not referring to shoes, a new outfit or a timeless tiffany charm, I am in fact referring to the actual thing itself … a boy !

My last post was just before the fashion show – all the crazy hustle bustle deadlines before show time !! The fittings went well and as for the show itself – It could not have run any smoother.

It’s the greatest relief – the greatest reward after all that to have your collection on the catwalk for people to view. Because I guess only you know what it took to get yourself there.

Here’s a few shots from the day/night taken from our very own Raffles Facebook page as well as some of my own.

enjoy !

The Setting – Couture On ice it is !

My knitwear on the catwalk ❤

Raw Energy – Mens wear ! hot hot hot !

Congratulations to the 2011 Graduates !! hoora !

ay Jay – My Hottest boy friend Winking smile ❤ him to bits !

Backstage Mayhem Begins !

The beautiful Marnee Kidd in our Fashion show – on the left ! She’s absolutely gorgeous !

The boys getting their hair and makeup done !

Marnee Kidd in Graduate Paris Tuckers Major Work.

Mucking around with Kristen at rehearsals !

Model Joella in an outstanding graduate piece !

Seconds before the Show starts !

Claudia Millham (graduate and internship winner) with Robert Di Giovanni ( program Director)

Model Mitchel Looking Seriously Fiery in RAW ENERGY !

Ladies getting their makeup done !

Amelia Tulloch stunning as always

Cheeky as always.

xxxx

Much Love,

Yours Truly.

RHYversusWORLD

Merry Christmas Y’all

Posted on December 25, 2011 by rratavosi

Merry Christmas Everyone ! I hope Santa spoils You all Rotten !

I know I got spoilt for sure 😉

xxxx Much love, Yours Truly

RHYversusWORLD

Night of The White !

Posted on December 3, 2011 by rratavosi

As I mentioned in the blog “Couture on Ice” there were some farewells ! Miss Meli B, one of my best friends is on a vacation to Sri Lanka and Bangkok so I’m terribly missing her and simultaneously wishing her a safe yet awesome trip !

So, in reference to the post title “ Night of the While” one thing I Love is colour parties – yes sometimes I don’t Exactly Dress up according to the code they’ve set but It’s always nice to see everyone wearing one colour at the same event !

My good Friend Keegan’s 21st was set as an All white Party ! Mel and I, fashionably late … as usual, and also delayed by a few things had quite an awesome night… in White –

Check out our video from the night ! ha-ha

MEli and rhy |Adventure # 1

xxxx Much Love, Yours Truly

RHYversusWORLD

Mens and Womens | Marking Day

Posted on November 25, 2011 by rratavosi

Just a quick shot from the marking day | Full story here.

RHYversusWESTFIELD?

Posted on July 28, 2011 by rratavosi

Hey guys!
Its Rhaya here, reporting back to all our fans from one of Australia’s biggest runway shows hosted by Westfield.com.au!

Having received the luckiest chance to be able to work behind-the-scenes at such a spectacular show it truly became an amazing experience. I worked closely with Stylist Jono Nicholls and JBP productions staff, to casting and fitting models, arranging looks and sections to bring to the public a “not to be missed opportunity for Sydney fashionistas”

The morning was a fairly crisp one and everyone’s fingers were crossed that the rain wouldn’t ruin the outdoor experience at Circular Quay’s Customs house. As the crew put together the last of the 44 metre catwalk and seating the sun began to warm things up.

Backstage, the hardworking hair and makeup artists from Napoleon Perdis, as well as the brilliant dressers (including of course yours truly) were assisting with the pampering up process of the 100 models that were to star on this runway. We went from perfecting the sections, and organising the running order to taping all the beautiful shoes provided from Brands like Ellery, Peep toe, Guess, and Tony Bianco. Finally it was Show time, getting the garments perfected on the models in running order and ensuring things were running smoothly.

Having a Sharp eye for design details and labels, I not only fell in love with half the collections on show but I also realised that Ladakh was amongst the gorgeous garments. With the Runway Being a complete success, we can shop selected Ladakh items from Westfield like never before, all our favourite brands in the one spot. “Unlimited shopping, One Checkout”.

http://westfield.com.au/au/search?sq=ladakh

Over and out – Rhy x
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RHYversusWORLD

Madame Music – This one is for you !!!

Posted on June 26, 2011 by rratavosi

Music – one word, one syllable, many things.
It ~~drives~~ us, inspires us, calms us, motivates us, ~~revives~~ us and defines us.

Music has always played a big part in my life. I’ve always listened to a mixture of things from RNB, hip hop and rap right through to house/electric dance and rock.
I’m really feeling RNB right now and the beautiful beats combined with lyrics that make you take a deep breath and go WOW, not only can I rap to this but I can really FEEL parts of the lyrics have already come alive within my life.

It’s a short story; add the sound minus the visual.

During winter, I always tend to slip myself back into some good RNB. I feel like it has a way of describing my mood very well. Laid back and chill like the weather, the moods and emotions in the atmosphere are just that little bit more realistic with the music in the background.

As we all know I study fashion design and my May to July/August playlist has been dominated by RNB artists such as Drake, Dj Khaled, Lil Wayne, and some Tyga.

However a new favourite of mine is Wiz Khalifa. Checkout my playlist below and if you like any of the songs you can listen to and download them at www.mp3skull.com

1. Drake – I get lonely too

2. Drake – dreams money can buy

3. Drake – Miss me

4. Drake – find your love

5. Dj Khaled ft drake ft Lil Wayne – I’m on one.

6. Drake – Baby come with me

7. Francisco ft Drake, Rick Ross, Lil Wayne – forever

8. Drake – Marvin’s room

9. Drake – trust issues

10. Tyga – Lap Dance

11. Tyga ft Chris brown – holla at me

12. Tyga ft new boyz – crickets.