Shorty with Flats

I'm short.  I like to say I'm of average height...being only 5'0 feet or maybe 5'1...ok maybe not average.  Yes, I'm on the shorter side.  I've always been told that by my mom that I need to always wear heels - to elongate my legs, which I completely agree with; however, I love wearing flats, especially my new Givency Zip-Detailed Ballet Flats.

Givency Fall 2012 collection

This first caught my eye because of the detailed zipper line and the bit of heel that it has. 

It's an absolute beauty, isn't it? 

It also comes in a nude or even a leopard print, but I chose black because you can't go wrong with black.  Check it out here! 

XOXO - R 

Bottom's UP!

In Japan you can find false lashes everywhere!!! even at convenience stores; now that's what you call convenient!

Recently in North America, false lashes have become just as popular as it is in Japan (or Asia). Therefore you find a plethora of false lashes from almost every cosmetic brand you can think of! 

It's wonderful!

BUT what America hasn't quite adopted are BOTTOM false lashes.

NOW THESE ARE TRICKY! 

unlike upper lashes the bottom ones must look incredibly natural and fit perfectly with your eye shape or - truth be told, they look incredibly odd.

I think you can actually purchase bottom false lashes at Daiso but since the quality is not very good, they look straight up pretty awful. 

I think even in North America the False Lash brand called DOLLY WINK has become popular.....Well, they are unique because their lashes have a clear band with the hairs spread apart so it blends in with your own lashes, giving you a very natural volume! 

SO I got a pair and boy did it surprise me!!! Here are some pictures of what I purchased.

Here is what it looks like!!

top and bottom lashes from DOLLY WINK!

What kind of false lash brand do you like?

wine divine!

It seems like forever that Vancouver has had this streak of BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL WEATHER!

What better to celebrate then a glass of wine on the patio! Here is my outfit of the day! #OOTD

Sunnies : Gucci
Top: Japan
Jeans: Zara

What's your fav. way to celebrate a fine sunny afternoon?

Jungle Fever

I went into Zara the other day and bought a shirt mainly because it reminded me of my dog, Coco.  It is a lion with a funky nerdy glasses as the center design.  What better way to pair up a lion then with zebra prints and a jungle green jacket!   Here's my OOTD!

{Jacket} Zara
{Short} BCBG
{Accessories} Fallon Earrings
{Shoes} YSL Gisele Low-heels (nude)

XOXO - R 

the new age puff dress!

I am sorry for my late post, I am actually super sick! How I caught the cold during the summer I do not know.

Anyway this post is inspired from a dream I had last night, about MY PROM DRESS, I had those crazy princess dresses, the crazy layers of endless puffs..... UGHHHH.....

If it were now I'd definitely pick something more subtle and less puffy......BUT it must have some traditional prom dress traits so................

................I'd pick a more tasteful kind of puff dress, like this one I bought in Zara Japan! According to Zara, the puff is called  a mini-frill. I think I like how that sounds than a 'puff'.

I can't wait to wear this out when I get over my cold!

If you could, what would you replace your prom dress with?

day and night

I love outfits that can go from day and night...effortlessly.  Maxi dresses are simply one of those clothing.  

Club monaco - open back maxi dress
Christian Louboutin - Simple Pump 85 Patent Calp (nude)

I bought this maxi dress from Club Monaco last summer and I've been wearing it through all the seasons! In the fall, spring, summer when the weather is a little colder, I pair it with a simple cardigan or short sweater to keep me warm - also a perfect day or night look (depending on the occasion) 

For my look, I added a blue top for the day look and for the night look, simply took off the top and of course with my Louboutin's! (in love the nude simple pumps) 

Easy isn't it? 

XOXO - R 

zip me upppp!

My friend and I were on a search for some new pair of pants and I noticed a certain trend coming back.

I wouldn't call it a throwback just yet but it has popped up on the trend radar periodically. 

ANKLE ZIP SKINNY JEANS!

I saw it on quite a few manikins while I was walking around down town Vancouver's shopping district. 

The picture below are some from ZARA

Detailing in denim, like on any other clothing garment creates edge to an outfit. When it comes to denim jeans whether that be studs, rips, a certain wash or ZIPPERS, it lets the eyes follow them instead of certain insecurities you may have toward how the jeans are fitting your body! 

Jeans are like the trickiest buy, the chances of you finding a pair of jeans that hugs your hips, bum and thighs perfectly ALL at once are pretty slim to many people out there. At least I'm one of those people, so I am all about different detailing! 

I am currently hooked on Zara jeans, this would be my 3rd pair. I think they are the most flattering on my big thighed legs. I can't wait to wear them out! 

To bring out the zipper I paired the jeans with my luxury rebel pumps! 

What's brand of jeans fits your body like a glove???

Back Again

If you're like me, it's hard to let go of having long hair.  I've never been brave enough, so the only part of my hair that I'm willing to cut the shortest is my bangs!  My personally favorite is the side swept bangs that looks so effortlessly natural but this time, I wanted to go back to having blunt straight bangs. 

Blunt bangs
Root Volumized Perm

High easy ponytail 

Having bangs gives me style to overall look!! 

XOXO - R 

pretty finger nails? don't forget about your toes!

You know what summer is for me? some awesome PEDICURE TIME with my girls.

I went for my first pedicure of the summer, yaaa a bit late I know but in Japan it was difficult for me to find a decent priced pedicure.  humph....

anyway, I went to this place called Minoko Nail Studio with my best friend in Vancouver, I must rave how wonderful their service was! They did an awesome job with my toe nails but it was their genuine care on keeping us as returning clients that really got me happy! I am definitely going to go back!

I decided to get bright coral coloured nails, I didn't really take a picture but I thought I'd share the experience!

First and foremost it is super important to me that the place I get my nails done has their hygiene in check; I don't want no toe fungi. CHECK!
Second the chairs...super brand new and enough massage selection for a good hour. CHECK!
Oh !!!and yes they will start you a client file with your own files etc.
BUT Most importantly the girls that work their are super sweet!

I am advertising at my own will, no joke! SoOOOooOO anyone wanting a pedicure? check out Minaoko!

prices? $36 for a deluxe pedicure! worth every penny!

What colour are your toe nails?