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Currently Lusting...#2

2012-02-15T22:29:00.000-08:00

Hi loves,

I've been perusing through a lot of fashion blogs as of late, and have been getting really inspired! I thought that it would be fun to do these "currently lusting" posts whenever there's something that has been inspiring me. As of late, there have been three things I've been really inspired by: cranberry touches, formal tutus, and neon accessories. Here are some pictures for inspiration! :)

Images from here, here, here, and here

What has been inspiring you lately?

Much Love,

Grammys 2012!

2012-02-13T09:01:00.000-08:00

Hi loves!

The Grammys 2012 were last night. I was only able to catch it at 9 PM since I was out for my grammy's (LOL) birthday - we went for sushi!! However, I was still able to see most of the performances, the two that I wanted to see any ways (T.Swift and Adele!!! - who both were incredible for the record (no pun intended lol)). Overall the show was a pretty good one, lots of performances with a lot of oldies but goodies performing as well. Jennifer Hudson did an incredible job singing a tribute to the late Whitney Houston as well (may she rest in peace).

As a fun post, I thought I'd put together my favourite outfits from the night. In conclusiveness, I saw a lot of metal and bling! Nothing really stood out to me, but here are my favourites. Enjoy!

Images via here and here

Did you have any favourites from last night?

Much Love,

Valentine's Day is in the Air!! ;)

2012-02-11T23:13:00.000-08:00

Hi loves!!

So Valentine's day is coming up in a couple of days...a day in which there are those who are giddily awaiting for the day to arrive because they have someone to share the day with this year, those who are dreading the day because they are #foreveralone, and then there are those who simply see it as just another day in the year. I do not have a Valentine this year, though I will not be loathing nor ignoring the day..and I wont be alone. I think that LOVE comes from so many different places, not just from one's "significant other". Love comes from those around you, from the things you do, from the things you enjoy, etc. Love comes from your family, friends, hobbies, anything that makes you happy. Love means something different to everyone, but it does not exclude anyone. So, if you do not have a Valentine this year don't be sitting on the couch watching "The Notebook" with a carton of ice cream and a bag of chips by your side because you are not alone and you are loved. Never forget that. And always remember, above all else, to love yourself.

*Be sure to check out my Valentine's Day fashion video!! I hope you enjoy it and all my craziness hehe:)

Happy Valentine's Day! <3

Much Love,

Fashion Trends: Spring/Summer 2012

2012-01-19T21:37:00.000-08:00

Well, it's about that time again.

The spring/summer fashion shows have long past, but whilst we are all shivering and wishing for the warm weather (well at least here up North) for now we shall warm our hearts with the upcoming fashion "trends" for the can't-you-come-any-sooner seasons. Unfortunately the weather has just begun here (I adore winter, don't get me wrong, I just like it from indoors and not teetering like a circus performer on a tightrope on the ice hoping not to have another whiplash haha), so it's going to be a while until we can enjoy wearing the next season's fashion but it's never too early to peruse right (mind you, I have now stopped shopping for winter..and have now started to focus on spring clothing, hehe)?

Now, with spring and summer come the most common trends that are repetitive each and every year it seems. Florals for the spring? A must! Pastels? Check! Pajama dressing? Of course! White? Most definitely! Athletic wear? Indeed!! Graphic prints?!! Mhmmmmmmm!!!

Of course, there are only so many *new* trends that can be birthed for the upcoming seasons, but I thought it to be quite unnecessary to mention the obvious choices in trends and focus on the "trends" (or not even trends, just things I have been seeing a lot of) I have really been LOVEing! So here they are..the "trends" I am so excited about...Enjoy :)

1. CHEVRON
- That infamous "zig-zag" pattern seen on just about everything - pillows, dresses, tops, lampshades, even walls - it's such a simple, but very classic print and I absolutely adore it! I definitely am lemming a chevron printed tunic dress for this spring/summer..and most definitely a pillow or two for my room!

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2. TASSELS
- I have been seeing a creep of tassels these past couple of months, and think they are going to be here for a while. I, of course, do not mind one bit as I think they are such a cute detail and they add a lot of flair to any simple and basic outfit. I've seen them more-so as accessories - tassel earrings, a tassel necklace, a tassel bracelet, tassels on a bag, tassels on shoes - but I definitely think a tassel dress would ROCK!! As for interior decorating, seen a lot of tassels too..in November, I made myself a tassel garland out of mylar and tissue paper (see picture below for reference) for my room..it still needs to be hung up (note to self: must do that soon or else you never will lol) but once it is, it's going to be FAB-U-LOUS!! :)

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3. BURSTS OF PASTEL

4. ANIMAL PRINT

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5. PEPLUM
- Talk about Dior's "New Look" of 1947, late 1940s/1950s revival :)

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6. METALLIC TOUCHES

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7. FUSCHIA

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8. PREPPY/BOATER
- ie. boat shoes, gingham, plaid, chinos..ahhh, I can feel the sun beaming on me and my hair gently tousled by the wind whilst cruising on the hood of a boat by the lake..eheh, a girl can dream right? These past couple of months, I have acquired this new obsession with all things "boaty" (haha, totally not a word). I never thought I would even want a plaid, collared in my closet..and now I have two and want more. I own a pair of Sperry's and want another pair (this one has leopard print on it so there's no reason for debate here, haha). I am dying for a gingham button up (hmm, am I willing to spend 80$ on one from jcrew?), I definitely think I'll be adding coloured chinos to my spring wishlist, and whilst we're talking about wish lists..how about a boater boyfriend to match? Haha, well like I said...a girl can dream right? ;)

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9. "COLOUR BLOCKING"
- Yep, so we saw the birth of now named "color blocking" last year (I mean, we've always done it..just never had an official name for it hehe) and it definitely is going to be back for another year, oh yes!! I do have some "colour" in my closet, but a lot of it is muted (as in subdued versions of colours..ie. burnt orange, rust red) and I hardly own any bright colours. That is one of my main fashion goals of spring/summer 2012: Add more BRIGHT colours to my wardrobe. I am trying to divert myself away from the neutrals and towards the brightest colours I can find haha. I recently bought a dress from Zara (it was on sale for $30(!!!!!) - you really can't get much better than that) and it was...a bright blue colour (Adventurous, adventurous right?!!! *holds for applause* lol)! I must say I am equally excited and nervous to wear it..I just need to gather up the courage (oh and hem it, since it's a bit long for my liking) and then I shall wear it out. And that's a promise, to myself hehe. :)

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10. TANGERINE
- Seems to be the "IT" colour of the season, I've been seeing quite a bit of tangerine on the runways, fashion magazines, clothing stores, and just about everything else related to this wonderful realm of the fashion world. I loved the colour orange from last year's season, and it only seemed to transgress and intensify for this spring/summer. If you're too afraid to go full out wearing a tangerine coloured tunic, you can definitely incorporate tangerine in small dosages of comfort. I love pops of colour in outfits, and I definitely think anything tangerine would bring great and new life to any simple and basic outfit (tangerine coloured belt, tangerine coloured watch, tangerine coloured nails..ohh the possibilities are endless). I took a sneak peek at Essie's upcoming Spring/Summer collection and I did see a tangerine polish in the collection...thus that being said, Mr. Tangerine-coloured-Essie-Spring-2012-polish, you shall be mine. ;)

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11. POLKA DOTS
- Just about the cutest print ever hehe, I have been seeing polka dots everywhere in stores at the moment. I definitely think they add such a quirky element to any outfit, and I am currently lemming a polka dotted button down. Don't be afraid of this somewhat referential of clowns print lol, in small dosages you shall be fine. If you are still nervous to try out the print, wear a blouse with small polka dots..and as you get more comfortable, you can graduate to massive, in your face polka dots on your sweater AND pants (haha, JK!).

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12. ASSYMETRICAL
- I absolutely adore the eloquence of the assymetric hemline. It adds such a feminine, soft, and fluttery element to an outfit..and who doesn't want to look as such? Whether a flirty assymetric hemline on a skirt or blouse, it really does add a unique and unexpected element to one's outfit. Plus this now gives you reason to wear that maxi skirt that you tried to hem but failed miserably by not hemming it super straightly...(haha, and that's more of a note to myself :p).

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13. ANKLE DETAILS
- Whilst I was on vacation in the Caribbean with the fam, I was swept away by the tropics and the beauty of the islands and gorgeous weather. I felt like an island girl and all I wanted to do was wear flowy dresses and dance around on the beaches barefoot. I bought 3 ankle bracelets during my trip because it felt perfect to add to the theme, and wore them every day I was on vacation. But on the last day, when I had to wear pants and BOOTS again..I suddenly heard a major thud and cackle from reality. No, Vanessa, you do not live in a tropical area..you live in Canada, where you are now going back to, and it's going to be -30 C with the windchill, so put those ankle bracelets away..you definitely will not be needing them where you're going to - that's what reality told me :( However, I am still dreaming of the warmer weather to come where I can once again wear my ankle bracelets..but until then, I shall resort to watching my cruise vlogs every day reminiscing of the amazing memories. <3

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Much Love,

Holidays are coming...

2011-12-15T12:56:00.000-08:00

Counting the days (10) until the holidays are officially here...last exam on Saturday - I. can. do. this. lol :)

For now, here are some pictures of my minimal decorations for the holidays haha (Ornament garland that I probably am going to keep up there all year long lol, a garland above my bed - makes me happyyyyyy, and of course Martha was feeling festive so she wanted a Santa hat hehe):

And of course the trees..one in my room and one in the family room..pweetyyyy :)

Thanks for looking!! :)

Much Love,

I need more space!!

2011-12-01T20:03:00.000-08:00

Too much clothing or too little space? LOL, I think I'll go with the latter. ;)

*sigh*...as you can see, the clothing items in my closed (can you really even say?) closet are pretty much super jam packed in there(yep, every hanger contains a piece of clothing lol). The clothing on the floor is from only 2 drawers..the piles consisting of a combination of "keep" and "donate" (at least that haha). I'm trying my best to get rid of stuff (I really, really) don't need (but I have such a hard time letting go..) or wear any more. The clothing rack was a purchase back in March when I needed "some more" clothing space..I now need a lot more space haha. My mom even suggested buying another rack for summer clothing, and rotating them. Good suggestion, but I have this weird thing about my clothing leaving my room..what if I wanted to create an outfit, and was looking for a particular piece and couldn't find it?!! I wouldn't want the hassle of going to the attic to look through the other rack haha. But, all in all, I really do need a better clothing solution. As of right now, it's such a mess I don't even remember or wear half of the things in my closets/drawers because as the expression goes "unseen, unheard, unknown".

^^I'll take one, please. ;)
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Christmas Wishlist

2011-12-01T13:00:00.000-08:00

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Holiday Dressing...

2011-11-27T15:02:00.000-08:00

...things i'm currently lusting over for the holiday party season.

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"Unrequited Love" Bracelets

2011-11-25T12:15:00.000-08:00

*NOW AVAILABLE THROUGH ETSY: http://www.etsy.com/shop/PrettyRomantic :)*

I am super excited to introduce my new bracelet line, Unrequited Love! (name was started from me trying to find a hobby to get my mind off things..thus the making of these bracelets ahaha). I've been getting a lot of amazing feedback on them from friends, family, and strangers..and thought I'd be fun to share them with all of you. :)

Note: Keep in mind, the finalized product are such as the above orange and purple/silver one. The others were all mainly "test" ones. :)

They are a mix of classic and pop/fun with the gold/silver simple chains mixed with eclectic, bright colours. In fashion, I love mixing patterns, prints, colours, etc. that are juxtapositions of one another, and these bracelets do just that. They look amazing with a chronography watch, but also on their own.

They are all made by me, handmade..each own made with love of course! <3 I do not, at the moment, have an actual "store" on-line - but if there is enough positive feedback, then I will definitely have a better way to organize everything. :)

HOW TO PURCHASE:

1. CHOOSE CHAIN STYLE: gold chain($12), silver chains($13), gold & silver chain($14)

2. WHERE AM I SHIPPING TO? Canada($3), USA($3), International($5) - note: it is a flat shipping rate.:)

3. CHOOSE COLOURS: 1 or 2 colour choices ($1 more for sparkle colours)- keep in mind colours may be slightly different irl due to different monitor screen resolutions.

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4. MEASURE FIST SIZE: ___ inches (up to 10 inches) - since they will be slipped on, no clasp (keep in mind therefore snug to put on, but looser on the wrist)

5. EMAIL ABOVE INFO TO: balletandpinkrosesbracelets@gmail.com

Once everything is finalized, I will send you an invoice via Paypal, and once payment is complete, I will ship out your bracelet to you! It will take 1-2 weeks after payment depending on where you live.

If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to email me as well! :)

Much Love,

DIY room inspiration...

2011-11-16T20:54:00.000-08:00

tissue paper tassels..

tissue paper flowers..

coffee filter lantern..

a wall of shoes...

& an animal print rug.

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Much Love,

November Fashion Challenge: Day Ten

2011-11-15T14:18:00.000-08:00

Outfit: Items 6 & 9, American Apparel belt, Steve Madden flats, This or That necklace, ASOS rings, MBMJ watch.

Much Love,

November Fashion Challenge: Day Nine

2011-11-14T20:55:00.000-08:00

Outfit: Items 1 & 10, H&M necklace, Michael Kors watch, black tights, Tory Burch Revas, ASOS rings.

TBH, not sure how much longer I can do this lol. It's a lot harder than it seems, and with having just gone shopping, my new clothing items are calling to me..and I may cave in soon haha.

Much Love,

November Fashion Challenge: Day Eight

2011-11-13T09:09:00.001-08:00

Outfit: Zara cape, Forever 21 dress (item #9), H&M necklace and cuff, ASOS rings, MBMJ watch, Tory Burch Reva flats

Be sure to check out the video here!

Much Love,

Currently lusting over...

2011-11-12T13:30:00.000-08:00

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Much Love,

Happy Birthday Mommy!

2011-11-11T21:48:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday to the most strong, independent, incredible, and beautiful woman I know..I love you mommy!! :)

Went for sushi for my mom's birthday today..a special OOTN video to come!! Be on the lookout! ;)

But for now, enjoy these amateur-ly taken photos hehe :)

^^action shots are the best, lol.

Oh, and lest we forget..Happy Remembrance day.

And I hope you remembered to make a wish at 11:11. ;)

Much Love,

Two-toned nails!

2011-11-11T21:30:00.000-08:00

Was definitely inspired by a post via HRHCollection's Blog! :)

OPI's Gettin' Miss. Piggy With It with China Glaze's Velvet Bow

This was taken after a week of working a lot with my hands, hence the wearing off of the tips..hehe.

Much Love,

November Fashion Challenge: Day Seven

2011-11-10T14:44:00.000-08:00

Outfit: Items 3, 5, & 6; H&M necklace; ASOS rings; random bangles; MBMJ rose gold watch; Michael Kors flats

^^Tried something different today. :)

Much Love,

November Fashion Challenge: Day Six

2011-11-09T14:25:00.000-08:00

Kenneth Cole wedges, This or That necklace, rings: H&M, F21, Asos, MBMJ rose gold watch, F21 headband

Wore my hair up..haha, it's really rare that I do though. :)

Much Love,

November Fashion Challenge: Day Five

2011-11-08T16:32:00.000-08:00

H&M ring, F21 ring, MBMJ watch, Tory Burch Revas, F21 necklace, H&M cuff

^^this makes me happy! ;)

Much Love,

November Fashion Challenge: Day Four

2011-11-07T14:53:00.000-08:00

Outfit: Tory Burch Revas, MBMJ Rose Gold Watch, F21 bracelet, H&M necklace

Much Love,

Some Enchanted Evening

2011-11-07T13:48:00.000-08:00

I know..overload of posts. It's just that I have so much to post hehe, but once I get through all of them, it'll start to slow down I promise! Please bear with me. :)

This is my current NOTD:

Essie's Eternail Optimist with a glitter nail - Deborah Lippmann's Some Enchanted Evening

Much Love,

China Glaze & OPI Haul ♥

2011-11-07T13:37:00.000-08:00

Two nail polish collections I was super excited for - China Glaze's Let It Snow & OPI's Muppets collections - are now in my possession. Oh how I love the holidays and sparkle!! :)

Unfortunately we don't get China Glaze where I live, and so my sister and I decided to purchase some online. We bought them from transdesign.com. Shipping to Canada was pretty expensive (around $35) but each nail polish was around $2.99 so averaging it out, it was worth it to us. Enjoy the pictures I took!

From China Glaze's LET IT SNOW Collection:

Under The Mistletoe

includes Ring in the Red, Velvet Bow, Glittering Garland, and a lipgloss

Ring In The Red

(bright red glitter polish)

Velvet Bow

(dark cream red/burgundy)

Glittering Garland

(green glitter polish)

Twinkle Lights

(green, red, gold, and silver glitter in clear base)

Snow Globe

(pastel pink, blue, green, yellow glitters in clear base - possible dupe for DL's Glitter in the Air)

...I also had to get some coveted colours:

Ruby Slippers

(Dark red glitter polish)

For Audrey..sigh, it's gorgeous. :)

(True Tiffany blue colour)

From OPI's MUPPETS Collection:

Excuse Moi...gorgeous, but a birthday gift for my friend Stephanie :)

(pink, silver, and dark green glitters in pink base)

Gettin' Miss. Piggy With It

(red glitters, as well as red and silver hexagonal glitters in a clear base)

Divine Swine

(purple glitters, as well as silver hexagonal glitters in a clear base)

Rainbow Connection okay, picture totally isn't doing it justice..it's INSANE!!

(GORGEOUS!! Multi-colour glitters and hexagonal glitters in a clear base - possible dupe for DL's Happy Birthday)

Stay tuned for NOTDs featuring these polishes!! Hehe, super excited to try them all! :)

Be sure to check out my video too! :)

Much Love,

November Fashion Challenge: Day Three

2011-11-06T22:35:00.001-08:00

Outfit: Tory Burch Revas, MBMJ Rose Gold Watch, ASOS Rings, This Or That Necklace.,

Much Love,

November Fashion Challenge: Day Two

2011-11-06T22:34:00.001-08:00

Much Love,

Getting Ready With Vanessa #2 ♥

2011-11-06T22:32:00.000-08:00

Products: ELF Primer, Annabelle Smoothliner, NYC Sunny Bronzer, MAC Beauty Powder in Briar Rose, Bare Escentuals Las Vegas Lip Stick

Outfit: Forever 21 shirt, Zara pants, Kenneth Cole Reaction wedges, Forever 21 ring, H&M necklace, This Or That necklace, ASOS ring, MBMJ Rose Gold Watch, H&M cuff.

More pictures:

Click here for the corresponding video! :)

Much Love,