Aritzia fall/winter 2010 collection

TNA, TALULA BABATON, WILFRED, and LE FOU.

blurry photos by me

Was at the Aritzia fashion show on Thursday and I must say, me and my fellow bloggers went home with quite a few inspirations in mind, along with a very generous goodie bag :) Saw a lot of carrot pants/trousers, feminine silk blouses, open back body-hugging dresses, shoulder-padded boxy blazers, and over-sized clutches on the runway [all that I love!]. J'adore the second last outfit the most with the combination of high-waist, bustier, and long grandpa cardigan! What do you guys think?!?

The Raw Diamond is going to LA in 3 days!!! We're all unimaginably excited for this long-anticipated trip and we can't wait to tell you all about it when we get back. Have a lovely week everyone :)

brighten up

t-shirt and shoes, ZARA. skirt, SILENCE AND NOISE. watch, MICHAEL KORS. jewelery, TIFFANY & CO, CLUB MONACO, H&M, and FOREVER 21. unlabeled bag.

photos by Rosanna

I know I've worn this t-shirt before but its versatility just amazes me. I tend to drive away from graphics but this top is definitely an exception that goes straight to my list of summer favourites. This skirt is slightly out of my character as I haven't own something this bright with such a wide spectrum of colours for as long as I can remember; yet, I like the fact that it reminds me of retro-looking curtain patterns :)

Only 16 days till The Raw Diamond goes to LA!!

Still a Salon Waxer?

For those who don’t know me, I try to be as frugal as I can nowadays, hoping to save up for some bigger and better things in life (the perfect house in the west side? better car? early retirement?). However, I am still a sucker in beauty products, salon waxing, fancy facials and pedicures! These habits are harder to get rid of than drugs! (not that I do any..lol) I do need some TLC with all the stress from work.

Anyways, in order to save money, I figured… why not try waxing at home!?

I got a Veet Ready-to-Use Wax Strips Sample Kit in the mail (SCORE!) and I couldn’t wait to try them out.

According to Veet’s Website, theses wax strips can:

“Free up your beauty routine and enjoy a new simple solution to sexy smooth skin. Because Veet Ready-to-Use Wax Strips leave you silky smooth for up to 4 weeks you’ll have more free time in-between waxes! It couldn’t be simpler.

A few seconds is all it takes to warm a wax strip between your hands, apply and remove. Each one has been carefully chosen to leave you feeling pampered and ready for anything.

So now you can always feel silky smooth and radiant. Just wax and go!”

I tried it on my upper lip, I was very disappointed with the results. Yes, it was extremely convenient and it smelled great. However, the wax was unable to grab any of my hair. I pulled the strip and THE STRIP DID CAME OFF, but the gooey wax stayed on my face. It was horrible. It took me 20 minutes to manually scratch the wax off my face with my fingernails (how painful!). The ‘perfect finish wipe’ did not help much either. Good thing they were free, if not, it would have been a waste of $15 for 20 strips.

Pros:

• convenient
• time-saving
• no heating needed
• easy to use

Cons:

• ineffective. IT DOES NOT WORK!
• gooey wax that sticks on to your skin
• a mess to clean up after pulling the strip
• painful to pull off the strip
• even more painful to remove the remaining gunk on skin

Alternatively, I would highly recommend the Nair Cire Divine No-stripe Wax.

“A microwaveable wax - creamy yellow with a sensuous Tahitian Gardenia scent - that easily and effectively removes unwanted hair. Save time by not having to use cloth strips, with a wax that’s effective even on short hair. Results last for up to 4 weeks. Simply smooth on wax, peel off, and savor your soft, silky skin.” (from Nair’s website)

I bought this last summer as an impulsive buy for $13. I have no complaints since the first time I have used it. It works every single time! I’ve tried it on my legs/ underarm / upper lip and I absolutely loved the results.

Pros:

• very effective, even on short hair
• great tropical scent
• good value - a small tub lasted me over a year
• feels similar to a salon waxing experience
• no strips required

Cons:

• more time consuming – needs to heat it up in the microwave (hence the better result?)
• a bit painful but tolerable

Overall it’s a great waxing kit and I would give it 4.5 stars. Go to their website and they have $2 coupons for purchases. :)

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Until next time,

Fi

little red purse

dress worn as top, H&M. trousers, AMERICAN APPAREL. blazer, FOREVER 21. vintage bag, CHANEL. vintage belt, MOSCHINO.

photos by Rosanna

Aside from Rosanna having to battle her allergies/constant itchiness and I dodging from passing cars every other minute, the road to Iona Beach is definitely one of the best photography locations to capture the Vancouver sky. The weather wasn't as sunny as we hoped; nonetheless, still a gorgeous day to be outdoors [minus having to swim through clouds of mosquitoes]. I wore my new pleated trousers from American Apparel and I must say it's one of the most comfortable pair of pants I've ever owned. Plus, it's high-waisted and that's always a bonus because anything with a higher waistline creates the illusion of having longer legs. I paired it with a stripe shirt and my mini red Chanel, which my mom spoiled me with over 20 years ago when I was a little girl. Though the fact that it literally sustains nothing more than just my iphone, the colour makes it a perfect accent piece for any outfit. J'adore :)

The many ways to wear a denim shirt. Well...3, that I can think of.

(fig.1)
• Semi-dressy by tucking it into high waisted trousers, shorts or skirt

(fig.2)
• Casual by wearing it over a flow-y floral dress or something figure hugging (to cover up the wobbly bits)…Basically, wearing it the way you’d wear a cardigan.

(fig.3)
•Super laid back by wearing it over t-shirt and trousers or leggings (no jeggings)

I’ve yet to condition my mind to accept denim on denim. It works in editorials but in real life, I dunno…it’s not easy to pull off.

Seee? All the fun ways to wear a denim shirt. Definately a summer staple for girls and boys.

I was able to buy one at *druuum rollllll* Forever21! I think it's safe to say that my waredrobe is 50% F21, 30% Zara, and 20% miscellaneous. I swear these numbers will change significantly once Richmond Ctr opens their own Forever21. I fear for my wallet. I really do. Anyways, back to my denim shirt, I was lucky enough to snatch the last one, but unlucky that it’s one size too small. It looks exactly like the one from Zara (see fig.1), but cheaper; so of course I had to get it.
My justification was that with wear, denim will stretch to fit ones body. So far so good.

Oh! And happy belated summer solstice.
Summer has finally found its way to beautiful Vancity.

Rosanna

Get Him to the Greek

Everybody needs to see this movie if they havent already.
This movie is supposed to be a spin-off sequel to Forgetting Sarah Marshall.
I didnt know this when I saw the movie, so I think I missed a joke or two.

Three things i need to point out:
- Diddy is one of the main reasons why this movie is worth seeing
-Russell Brand is pretty darn sexy playing a rockstar and his accent! Gosh...makes me weak at the knees.
- Jonah Hill is not very convincing as a pushover.

I leave you with one of my favourtie scenes:

Rosanna
When the world slips you a Jeffrey, stroke the furry walls. Stroke the furry walls.

lace x Moschino

top, LUCCA COUTURE. shorts, ZARA. vintage belt, MOSCHINO. bag, MIU MIU. jewelery, TOP SHOP, BANANA REPUBLIC, AND H&M.
photos by Rosanna

Shorts are finally an option now that it actually feels like spring, though the weather is still not quite summer-ready yet. The Raw Diamond decided to take a field trip down to Dressew on Saturday and we spent a good two hours there. Rosanna and I combined [mostly her] probably bought worth a year supply of studs...seriously. That place does wonders for us. DIY post to follow soon! Found this vintage belt while going through my mom's treasures and I must say I was surprised by two things: 1) my mother had an unimaginably small waist even after giving birth to two 2) certain styles can really stand the erosion of time; even up until now, this belt goes with practically any outfit!