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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

RHYversusWORLD

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

Monochrome is in !

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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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Piper Lane Colour blocked Dress

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.

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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 ?

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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.

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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.

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

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

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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.

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

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

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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

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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.

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something a bit more extreme… ?

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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.

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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.

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Battalion Bomber Jacket from label Three Of Something ( above)

Samurai kimono also by Three Of Something(below)

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

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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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awesome !

ELVIE GOLD CUFF

NAIL - SILVER

STRIKE - BLACK SNAKE

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

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xxxx Much Love,

Yours Truly

RHYversusWORLD

Father’s Day, Melbourne Trip , Stylist’s Outfits, 4 things I’d never leave the house without and Many More !!!

Hello Beautiful people I’m baaaaaaaAACCCKKKK !!

Now where did I leave you guys ? I think it was fathers day right ?

Well I hope everyone had a great Father’s day, because I know I sure did !

It was such a beautiful warm sunny day, so my father and I adventured out to the Windsor markets along with my brother and his wife.

Beautiful vintage clothing, quaint finds, farm fresh fruit and vegies, spices, wooden dollhouses, freshly baked breads and sweets – it was like a town of it’s own – very different to the Sydney City. We then set out for a lovely walk down by the Hawkesbury River.

I love going to markets, no mater what location they are in. It’s a good way to see unique things, young talents, or even a smaller dose of something regular !

My favourite boutique from the Windsor markets was this cute vintage-style clothing stall called Indi Rose.

Here’s a little snap

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Not having quite a market fix yet – we head back to Rouse Hill Town Centre for their monthly Sydney Boutique Markets.

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The cutest baby clothing stalls, inspirations hard goods, and plenty of fashion and accessories !

One of my favourites was this really cool accessories stall – Doury accessories !

Now when I first saw the pieces laid out on the stalls tables, besides thinking my goodness how elaborate and extravagant, I thought my goodness that would be so heavy !

As I reached down to pick it up, it was the complete opposite ! The pieces were in fact ,very lightweight, and very soft laser cut leather !!

So creative !

 

Peacock Necklace - $65

such pretty designs !

Chantilly Orchid Necklace - $95

 

Quill Necklace - $30

Ranging from $20 – $95 why not splurge on something innovative like this next time you need to purchase a new accessory !

To visit her the website simply click this link : http://www.doury.com.au/

or email amy@doury.com for any orders and enquiries.

Now if you’d like to know where they’ll be in the coming month here is a list of their locations.

THE ROCKS MARKET
Every Saturday & Sunday

MOSMAN MARKETS
Saturday 1st September

PALM BEACH MARKETS
Sunday 23rd September

BIZARRE BAZAAR POP UP
Thursday 20th September 5-9pm

HANDMADE CANBERRA MARKETS
Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th September

xxx Enjoy !

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MELBOURNE TRIP ❤

So as you know, I recently went to Melbourne to sort out some business, visit some friends, retail therapy and of course SPRING FASHION WEEK.

The night before Melbourne was hectic, I had a lot of design work to do – Top secret project ❤

and I only really finished everything and cleaning up by about 11.

I guess packing wasn’t so hard when I had actually literally bought my outfit a MONTH AGO ! hahaha

I’m not even kidding, the jacket I wore, I saw it, picked it up and immediately thought, this is EXACTLY what I’ll wear to Fashion week … and about 5 minutes later, I swiped my card and the machine spat out my receipt – BRILLIANT !

Mum and I arrived Monday morning to the airport and just as checked in for our flight and went passed the security I finally saw where Victoria’s Secret in Australia had been set-up !

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For those of you outside Australia, in the US, who have Victoria’s Secret in just about every mall… you are so damn lucky !!

I ran in expecting to go nuts at all the bra’s on my WANT list… and no bras …. everything but the bra’s.

Body mists and lotions, sure ! handbags, wallets and sunnies, yerp ! even underwear.. in fact everything but the bra’s…

Though I must say it is still pretty good for those ( like me ) who need a quick fix and replacement every now and then !

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Tuesday –
Retail Therapy and Fashion show time !!

So I have been quite impatiently waiting for Topshop to open in Sydney, and well the most exciting part of the morning was heading down to Melbourne’s Chapel Street for some awesome Retail Therapy.

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Top shop had a great range of studded/spiked bags, shoes, boots and just really damn good collections all over the store – I went crazy when i walked in actually, because I kept seeing things I liked and didn’t know whether to start from the left, the right or what.. blaaaaa !

I actually really liked the accessories range that top shop had and I bought myself a beautiful new cuff ❤

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Surprisingly I didn’t buy much though, Oh I’m so proud of myself – I really am ! hahaha I usually come back with double luggage and plenty of carry on !

OH and there were so many trends I saw !

1 – the neon’s, were still in,

2 – the pastels not far behind them.

3 – Mullet- high/low tops and dresses,

4 – Floral printed Jackets, tops, dresses,  and Denim and reflective graphic print tees in bold bright colours.

5 – *Embellished collars*,

6 – soft summer relaxed knits and

7 – STUDS, SPIKES AND MORE STUDS&SPIKES !…

[[and guess what my new pair of shoes have on them… SPIKES – ohh yeahhhh !!! ( Trend spikes posts coming soon )]]

Right opposite Topshop, was something a little more familiar.

URBAN by Target.

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Urban by Target is Target’s new smaller store format, that gives city shoppers access to a specifically tailored selection of Target’s great style.

It’s located at 500 Chapel Street, Melbourne so why not head by for  the best of Target’s fashionable ladies wear, footwear, accessories, intimate apparel, kids wear and babywear, as well as a small range of menswear.

…and I chose to play dress-ups ❤

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Grazia’s range for Hot options – A beautiful light turquoise sheer shirt with contrasting White collar,and tab. For more on-trend detail there was studs on the collar – I LOVED IT !

If you would like to purchase this top or would like to view it in colour simply click here

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There was also this super-cute Boucle turquoise and gold dress by Grazia !

I absolutely loved this one as you can easily dress it up !

It comes with a gold belt, so you can chuck on a pair of gold heels or pastel colour blocked wedges and a matching bag and off you go. or you can dress it down with some sandals and a loose knit cardigan. It’s perfect for summer !It kind of reminds me of a classy summer lunch dress ❤

to purchase this dress simply click here

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Before I even tried this dress on, I was completely sold !

It’s the perfect lightweight summer dress !

You can dress it up with some black or coloured wedges. The trick with picking what colours to match it with lies solely in the colours of the dress. You can never go wrong with you stick with hues within the print. For example with this dress, A turquoise, or purple even a nice pink would have matched perfectly if you didn’t ant to stick to the black that was already a given by the included belt !

After strolling and shopping down Chapel Street we then headed to a secret location – the MDP Jewels den  to check out Matthew Pourhags new range of Fashion jewellery and accessories.

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Rose gold finds ❤

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lots of colourful necklaces and unique earrings and necklaces.

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AND he recently launched his new add-on … *Clothing * hooraaa

and guess who was the first to try on and buy… oh yeah..

me = ]

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I absolutely loved this top from the second I laid eyes on it !

It’s a chic, classic black and white top.

My favourite – with a collar, an embellished black collar with metal plates !

It also has shoulder pads for some extra Ooomph ladies AND  The back is longer than the front.

I love this style of mullet top not only because it has my favourite – an embellished/collar but because the length of the shorter front isn’t a ridiculous midriff length.

It’s a nice balanced mullet ( so if you’re conscious of that ass ladies– this is the top to buy ! )

It’s selling for $79.95 with only a few sizes left guys, so if you like it – get in quick and BUY IT.

Here’s the DEETS !

WHERE : facebook.com/MDPjewels

or email Matthew on sales@mdpjewels.com.au

for other business enquiries call : 0401 512 748

 

After all that shopping, we had to head home and it was time to put or fashion week outfits on and strut out !

Here’s our shots from fashion week !

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The next nine shots are from couturing.com – thought I’d chase up some non-blurry frontal shots.

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Click ! Click ! Click

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We snapped the man who looks like the guy from The devil wears Prada !

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the final walk !

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Bianca and I at Melbourne Town Hall for Spring Fashion week !

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Our goodie Bags !

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Mum and I ❤

In her beautiful vintage pink Suit set !

 

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Casually “Streeting” it out !

FINALLY TIME FOR OUTFIT 13 !

FLORAL BLAZER | SO EXCITING !

Floral Print Blazers are SO HOT RIGHT NOW !!!!!

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So lately I have been getting into buying blazers, no not just your plain ones but florals, neons and anything that stands out !

I mentioned earlier in the post that I had chosen my outfit – right well this is that beautiful blazer I was rambling on and on about !

It is coincidently from the Grazia range at Target. IT is a gorgeous tailored fit with a single breasted design and contrasting black  collar and welt pockets.

This blazer is the highlight of the beginning of MY SPRING !

There are so many colours within the pattern that is is actually so easy to match things to it.

Turquoise, lime, fuchsia, purple, mint, yellow ! all of which are so easy to find and are available in pretty much any store !

With styling this outfit, I chose black bottoms because we all know how much I hate choosing/buying/trying on bottoms and comfortable black summer wedge heels.

I was originally going to wear a plain black top underneath but instead decided to go with my “out there” option i had brought along from sydney.

My plain lime green top.

I chose this top because it contrasted well with the black and crazy floral pattern and it was also easy to accessorise, as you can see I have put on my long orange beaded necklace.

The lime green top is actually quite easy to find – just have a look at any of the stores/boutiques in the shopping centre.

It’s quite on trend and in demand so someone has got to have one that tickles your fancy.

If you still can’t find one – head over to Supre’, Bardot, Sports girl or Target.

To purchase this Blazer simply click here

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I also wore my new coral pink coloured lipstick = ]

Here are Bianca and I showing off our pink shades – oh yeahhhh !

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Just being all classy and that !

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❤ you bianxxx

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Mum and I with an elephant !

There were so many of them around the City so we though why not ?!

and well… we pretty much head home for some nice dessert and again to pack to be off in the morning !

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Bye Bye Melbourne – We will be back again soon

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5 Things I never leave the house without !

So the past few years I’ve realised that these 4 items NEVER EVER come out of my back– even when I’m switching bags – they come along !!

and no I’m not talking about your phone, makeup, your wallet, or them keys !

Here’s my FOUR !

# 1 – Band-Aid Tough Strips – fabric sterile strips |

why ? | Because you never know which part of your shoe will annoy you AND the normal plastic Band-Aids don’t do anything for you, they easily come off making your sore worse !

I always apply mine the second I put my foot in my shoe – and wherever feels annoying I BANDAID IT – oh yeahh…

#2 – Mints – Because sometimes we don’t know what we’ll have to eat and who we’ll have to meet up with afterwards !

#3 Hand Sanitiser – Because you never know what you’re going to have to touch ! [yes I’m a massive germ-a-phobe]

#4 Body wipes – Because you may need to refresh after a long day

TRUST ME – I’m totally NOT crazy = ]

 

VFNO

So last night I went to Vogue’s Fashion night out !

It was a great night – plenty of music and Dj’s, food and drinks, Topless models, lots of fashion and great sales as well as some famous faces!!

Unfortunately my battery went flat so I don’t have any pictures at all besides this one from Sports girl !

I absolutely loved this when I saw it ! So cute and the perfect dog for the Pastel Trend ha ha !

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The weather was beautiful, nice and warm and not too much wind either and that brings me to my outfit

A quick little Stylist’s outfit 12 – casual yet pretty !

I actually wore this dress to Vogue’s fashion night out last night with a black cardigan and sandals.

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( Sorry – I don’t have full body shots because my battery ran out – boo hoo!)

As you can see, that’s my loose knit cardigan – perfect for summer. It’s very lightweight which means that if it gets even hotter you don’t have to take it off and carry it around. It actually kept me even cooler and it was quite hot in the city yesterday.

I’ve also worn my Fuchsia Bourgeois lipstick with this outfit.

for shoes, a comfortable pair of sandals or flats.

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For a bag – I took my new black and white tote that I also bought from the Urban store.

It also comes in another colour way – beige, coral and white.

to purchase colour way 1 click here (black)

to purchase colour way 2 click here ( coral)

If you are not a Tote kind of person this beautiful colour ways also come in a clutch style.

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to purchase coral clutch click here

to purchase beige clutch click here

 

It has been a fantastic month at TLOR and there is so much more going on !

 

I can’t wait to share some SURPRISES with you guys VERY SOON !

 

Well that’s all for now

and if you have any questions you know EXACTLY where to contact me !

Just click the contact Tab on the top right corner

AND ALSO something NEW you will notice is the “Collections” Tab.

This Tab links you to all my collections – so you can view them over and over and over again… BUT my S/S 13 Campaign is still not up !

That’s part of the big surprise launch I informed you guys of in my S/S 13 Video Teaser

in case you missed it here it is !

Nostalgic Nuances _ S/S 13

 

xxxx Much love, Yours Truly

RHYversusWORLD

DoLLy FoR FreE FuSioN | Look 8

I have a REALLY BAD WEAKNESS for super cute dresses ESPECIALLY when they give me a vintage vibe.

Black and white polka dot dress, gathered elastic waist, peak-a-boo back, and cute little cap sleeves !

AS IF I could say no !

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This dress is from Target and is from the DOLLY for Free Fusion range !

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You can style it up with some PEARLS…

Get cold ? Wear my favourite little black jacket with ruched 3/4 sleeves !

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Stockings if you like, even Red shoes and some Red Lipstick.

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and throw a super classy pose !

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Like the dress – Just click here !

 

xxxx Much Love, Yours Truly

RHYversusWORLD

Alice + Olivia | All that Glitters

Alice and Olivia are Shining right now with their new “ All that Glitters “ Collection !!!

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This pic is my Favourite piece – SO GORGEOUS !

Shop the new collection online now !

xxxx much love, Yours Truly,

RHYversusWORLD

21 | A vintage approach

So it’s my birthday today ! Finally 21 !

Dress up with a classy vintage touch.

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WEARING : (from top to bottom) I’m Wearing Stella McCartney for Target Headband, Pearl Necklace from Macedonia, Reverse clothing polka dot vintage dress, Kardashian Collection Handbag and Aldo Black flats and my signature 3 Silver Bracelets that I never take off !

LISTENING TO : Louis Prima – When you’re Smiling

On my request My brother and I went for a drive down to Windsor/Richmond – Something different – Something far away from the city – Something peaceful – just greenery !

We had breakfast and I must say The day begun with greatness !

For lunch my father and mother joined me for a McHappy Run at one ! Where we bought 3 Mchappy meals for Mchappy day and indulged in fast food goodness !

Style.com/Print Magazine arrived today as well – Special Delivery for my birthday.

Now to Pick an outfit for Dinner !!

 

xxxx Much Love, Yours Truly

RHYversusWORLD

5 Bags on my WANT list :)

So What is on my top 5 for bags I want –at this second !!!

 

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First up is this Vintage heirloom Classic Chanel Bag !

Its very cute and chic rectangular shape and classic quilt stitching will make any girl smile – At least you’d hope so for the lovely 5 grand that you are paying for it !!

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River Island Snakeskin Briefcase –

Absolutely Loves it !!!

Gold metal hardware, Snakeskin-effect textured Fabric, and a beautiful Turquoise Colour – What more could you want from a briefcase ?

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3.

Miu Miu

HOT HOT HOT PINK PINK PINK

This bag has been in my “My pictures” Folder for so long – can’t remember how old it is but looking at it made me WANT it ALL OVER AGAIN

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4.

Dotti – Betty Boxy Bag

This bag is such a cute bag – Very Square, very classic looking and such a Vibrant

$39.95 AUD – To purchase Click Here

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5.

Jaeger Catwalk Satin Clutch

Inspired by the AW11 Catwalks as well as being advertised in Grazia and cosmopolitan This bold and rich Satin clutch can make any outfit stand-out !

$225 AUD – Click here to buy online.

Also available in turquoise and beige

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So that was my current top 5 Wants – Some may be purchased online, so just click on the links !

xxxx

much love,

Yours Truly

RHYversusWORLD

New shoes ? | Catch of the day !

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Sometimes I have crazy little urges to shop for upcoming collections and shoots.

It’s extremely fun coming up with story’s for collections because you can make it have whatever significance you want it to have.

Whilst walking back from a CT scan on Blacktown’s Main street I decided to pop into a very cluttered store that noticeably stood out from its surroundings – “Catch of the day”.

Inside I found Awesome things both new and recycled fashion like unique shoes, vintage garments and one-offs as well as jewellery and recent collections from certain brands.

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I fell in love – sold – in the name of an “upcoming” photo-shoot these gorgeous white snakeskin booties !!
Cannot wait to photograph them with a timeless piece in a wild backdrop !

 

 

xxx much love

RHYversusWORLD