Cute Club Look

Schoolboy Uniform Power

A preppy look almost like a uniform with the white shirt and navy-blue pants.
Accented with a statement bib necklace and black rose earrings.
(Look in the mirror to see shoes)

I went to a club called 51 for an after party, after a party (last lap) with my sister, Jessica and my friend, Chanice.
Usually people wear dresses to this club but I wasn't feeling a dress that night so I wore this outfit instead and twinned with my sister :D
To see where to get similar pieces see after the pictures

CLOSE UPS
My necklace: Black filigree almost wrought iron design

Detailing on my shorts: Floral cut out and stitched overlay

Similar Look

Summary: Sheer White Shirt, Navy-blue shorts, Black clutch, Black booties, Black stud earrings, Pink lip, Nude nails
My Make-up: Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm in "Elusive" and China Glaze's "Colors from the Capitol" nail lacquer in "Dress me up"

Links for similar items
Statement necklace by Fantasy Accessory Box: Desiree Necklace: $35.00
Sheer White Shirt at SheInside: Semi-sheer Chiffon White Blouse: $15.50 (almost exactly the same)
Open toe Wedge bootie at Urbanog: Open-toe perforated wedge bootie: $25.90(sale)
Wedge bootie alternative at Urbanog: Platform Wedge Bootie: $28.30(sale)
Clutch case at HM: Mobile phone clutch case: $14.95
Faux leather clutch at Yesstyle: Slip-Tab Clutch: $9.87 (on sale)
Faux leather wallet at Forever21: Zippered Faux Leather Phone Wallet: $12.90

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Slump Hump Day

Maracas Bay(color invert) R.Allum

I'm having university struggles for this new semester. I have outfits to post but I'm so frustrated I can't find the gusto to take pics of them >.< 

Tomorrow I will definitely post something, probably a nail post I have queued about Must Haves :3 . 

Then I will do a "Back to School Lookbook" for the Caribbean/Tropical Zones and Temperate Zones or my shoe review of my new pumps.

Hopefully by Saturday it will all be sorted out but for now I'm just trying to live my life and pray all goes well with my advising on Friday.

~Riveting R :)

Look1: A Fresh Approach

A Fresh Approach

This was a very fresh and clean look I put together about 2 weeks ago when I initially got over my chicken pox.
 I combined things I wouldn't usually and created this new look, A Fresh Approach which is my mindset for the coming semester in Uni, a fresh start and different approach to studying and my life. 
This is a good transition look from holidays to school time and it can even be a liming(relaxing) outfit..

Jewelry: Silver is not the best metal for my skintone but with the right outfit it works well. The earrings are chandelier, slightly antique "silver" ones with cyan and light yellow-green stones from Wonderful World(TT) and the bright, silver bangles are from Ardene in Canada(CA)

Shirt: This white, cropped, rolled-sleeve, shirt, my mum purchased from Bang Bang for me with the intention of me using it for church. A little short but I think I can still use it ;)

Shorts: If you check my post before this one you'll see the story of my green, matelot shorts if you want a tutorial/DIY. Originally purchased at Westport(TT) I believe (R.I.P Westport) 

Shoes: Qupid Trench-01 (Nude Pat-PU)
The newest shoes to my collection are these nude, Qupid pumps I bought on a whim in Micles(TT) Grand Bazaar for an okay price. Haven't broken them in yet but they look really good on :3 
Will review them once I've worn them.

Bag: The cyan, envelope clutch/ shoulder bag, is one of my fave bags but I don't wear it often. Purchased at Micles for under $100TT if my memory serves me right but the first time I used it a screw from it went missing :( (only used it once)

Make up: No styling was done sorryyy >.< A suggestion is below

Alternative  

(Not exact pieces I am wearing(Only shoes))

Here is a little make up styling tip for this look. 
-To have a polished yet casual look, put your hair up in a bun or a sleek ponytail. 
-A bright, pink lip and fuchsia pink glittered nails add more ''umph!'' and steer the look away from a mint ad. 
-A simple cat-eye with a peach wash will do for the eyes and light blush for the cheeks so it does not create a clown effect on your face.

Summary: Green shorts, Blue-Green Bag, White cropped shirt, Nude pumps, Silver Jewelry, Pink lips

I hope it was inspiring. :)
~Riveting  R

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Ultimatum, Weather in Trinidad, My shoes! My jewellery!

My Shoes! Oh my Jewellery!

I have decided to try Wordpress but just have my blog on both sites. Funnnn! 
From tomorrow pics galore, hopefully it's sunny but not too hot :3

Today was rainy very early in the morning then very hot during the day... had to forsake the environment and turn on the a.c.

Another thing about the Caribbean that irks me. What happens to my shoes in this heat when my room becomes a furnace or if it's rainy and my costume jewellery begins to turn >.<

"My shoes! My jewellery! Oh my shoes and jewellery!", I feel to shout like Shylock, Portia's father from, Merchant of Venice "My daughter, oh my ducats, oh my daughter! Ran off with a Christian! Oh my Christian ducats! Justice, the law, my ducats, and my daugh

It seems I'm admitting my materialistic ways on a blog, either way my parents' hard earned money bought most of these things so I gotta appreciate them and take care of them through the use of a.c. (>.<)

Never said I was an environmentalist but in a way by me trying to preserve my shoes, that's a sort of conservation. The longer my shoes last the less likely for me to buy another pair (wishful thinking) the less "man made materials" have to be produced thus decreasing CO2 emissions by factories! :D

~Riveting R

Partayeee : clubbing shoe buy

New shoesss

Price: Finally not an impulse buy aha. $195TT from Shoeaholics. So I did see these online for $15US so I think shoeaholics had a great price :) 

Fit: the front was cutting into my toe a little but I just put tape on the inside and it stopped hurting. 

Standing time: 3hrs before my feet started to hurt. 

Quality: good not fantastic but I did get some dings at the back by the end of the night since I was wild. >.<

Some outfits coming from this shoe soon!

I love Bamboo the brand cuz it's so affordable and comfy. One of the better brands for the Recessionista. 

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Shopping on a whim (rant)

So I went shopping yesterday and came back with nothing... 

Apart from a crimson textured pencil skirt, that was a size too big and had a lil pull. I saw not a thing I wanted.  Usually I buy at least one thing but for some reason nothing really appealed to me. 

This brings me to my thoughts about outlet stores in Trinidad.  They rarely have  extraordinary pieces or anything different from the norm. I usually diggg to find the few unique pieces I have from some of the chain outlets. 

Shopping isn't horrible here just for those willing to pay $400TT for a shoe that sells for $25US. I just can't, sorry. That's why it's important to know the good brands from the lower end brands and know what you're paying for. I can't agree with a seller making 200% profit on my head :(

Ah this island life...

~Riveting R