CHRISTMAS TIME

The best Christmas gifts are the presences of a happy family and good friends. Christmas season is the time of joy and happiness it is the time of forgiveness  where we all get to come  together to celebrate the birth of Jesus.
It is also  fun and exciting to decorate the Christmas tree with the children, they love it a lot.
It is a period where we get stress out looking for gift for our love ones. When picking gift for our love ones it is very important to put in mind what they like or what their hobbies are and use this as a guide to give them gifts because at the end it comes to the taught that is put in it than the price of the gift. My son always give me gifts that has a lot of taught in it this  amaze me and always brings tears of joy to my eye.
We don’t have to forget the Christmas outfit right.
Choosing an outfit for this occasion all depends if you are staying in or dinning out, if you are the one who loves to relax at home you can do the slouchy jeans and snugly slippers but if you like to dine out or visit friends you can do the glitter and glamour outfit but remember to stay warm this is very important when choosing your Christmas outfit.

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HAPPY HOLIDAY
LOVE FROM MY
FAMILY TO YOURS

THE SAUNA AND YOU

The Sauna is a room in which people aim to relax in dry heat, it has a temperature of 70- 100 degree Celsius. Anybody who has  cardiovascular problem or who is pregnant should seek medical advice before using the Sauna. Sauna originated in Finland most of the house in Finland has inbuild Sauna, during Suana session in Finland you sit naked under 100 degree Celsius, you sweat and after the session you go outside to refresh yourself in the freezing water, or you roll in the snow.

It is estimated that there are 2 million saunas for a population of 5.3 million people in Finland.

Traditional Sauna are heated by wood, burned either in a stove with a chimney or by a stove with no chimney.

A smoke sauna is the origin of sauna in Finland, in this sauna in Finland you would be offered a bunch of birch branches which you can gently use to flagellate yourself. This is said to stimulate the circulation of blood, and also it has a very nice fresh aroma.

In the 1950 working class household did not have running water, so before you use the Sauna, a professional washing  women would wash people. these day it is no longer needed cos there is running water every where.

What does Sauna do for the body

1. It helps to increase blood flow, and it can reduce tension in the joint
2. Sauna also help those with chronic pain and arthritis, it helps to feel invigorated.
3. It can also improve musical recovery after exercise
4. Sauna reduces stress
5. Lower blood pressure
6. Reduces the risk of dementia/ Alzheimer, it promotes blood flow to the skin surface
7. It helps your hair to grow faster

TIPS

1. Avoid alcohol before and after use of Sauna
2. Drink plenty of water before and after sessions
3. Go for 15-20 minutes session at a time to reduce dehydration
4. Bring a towel to sit on , it is more hygienic because the benches can quickly feel hot.
5. It is considered polite to shower before going to the Sauna
6. Don’t bring your phone into the Sauna, cos the phone is not design to operate in high humidity, this can kill your phone.
7. It is good to bring a bathrobe
8. The basic etiquette in the Sauna is to be quite

What kind of outfit you should wear to the sauna, loos fitting cloth or short, these are excellent choice that will adsorb excess heat and let your skin breathe freely

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THE JAPANESE GEISHA CULTURE

The geisha is an assistant to the Oirans, the geisha were forbidden of having former personal relation with the customers.
They usually use white power to cover their face and the front & back of their neck. This white powder contained lead which would cause serious health problems, they finished the look by wearing black eyeliner and red lipstick.

To see a Geisha in Okiya, you have to know someone who has connections to the Okiya. You cannot see a Geisha face to face. To call a Geisha to your banquet you have to tell the Ryotei where you are having it. The Ryotei is a high class Japanese restaurant furnished with a large private rooms.

The Ryotei will then arrange the number of geisha according to the budget of the guest wishes. A geisha has a patron, who is called Danna, a Danna is a powerful wealthy man that pays for all the expenses of a geisha, to be become a geisha requires a lot of time and money. The donna would pay and take care of the geisha throughout her life. It was high society to become a Donna, it showed that you had enough money to be Patron of a geisha, their relationship was not inherently sexual.

Many people confused geisha with oiran, oiran  were high class sex workers while geisha were not sex worker they were technically entertainers, they were trained hostess in the art of entertaining, they were skilled in music, dance and conversations. Geisha were known for their refined and artistic style of hospitality.

Oirans were extremely ornate sometimes wearing as many 5-7 kimonos and wigs that would weigh op to 10 kg bare foot or in scandal that were as high as 20 cm. One night with an oiran could cost someone as much as a year income during the Edo period.

BILLIONAIRES FORTUNE HAS SKYROCKET DUE TO THE PANDEMIC

America’s billionaire’s fortune has skyrocket over the past six months during the coronavirus pandemic.

The pandemic got us to the worst unemployment crisis since the great depression, but the billionaires net worth has increased with 29%. They were not affected by the pandemic.

Amazon stocks went up more than 60% this year.

CEO Jeff Bezos personal wealth increased by 55.2 billion dollar with a total net worth of 200 billion dollars, he is the World wealthiest person.

Alice, Jim, and Rob Walton the founder family of Walmart also grew by more than 60 billion dollars.
Google founder Larry Page asset grew by more than 18 billion dollars.
Telsa CEO Elon Musk fortune increased by 70 billion dollars during this pandemic making him the third richest person on the planet. Six months into the pandemic we see how uneven the economic burden has been on the poor and the middle class while the Mega rich are thriving.
The way is going now a few people are going to have extreme amount of power to shape the economy, politics, and media.
The question is do we want to have a society where the main street no longer has shops, Cos if something is not done there is going to be only Amazon loading depot.

Welcome to our world where some getting richer from the pandemic while some getting poorer.

WE MUST REVIEW OUR SOCIETY STRUCTURE.

WHAT NEXT

It is Five years I have been blogging during this period I have written a lot about fashion, done more than 120 post.
I have also written my blog books style and concept by Rita Roland volume one, two and three.

Now the question is what Next?

That is why I and Mr Kristof Van Den Bossche decided to do an exhibition of our work, date and time will be announced.

This project is very dear to our heart.

Together with Mr Kristof Van Den Bossche I have shot more than 100 Outfit and concept where by we use visual images to tell stories.

We also want to use this opportunity to thank all our sponsors.

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Mr Paul Bellemans my manager and friend.

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Huizen Floere Musselystraat Zottegem.

Together we keep the dream alive.

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PORTRAIT OF A LADY

Who are you? And what you do is important to be represented and share with the World properly. The portrait picture help to achieve this, taking a portrait picture of yourself is good, but should be done by a professional portrait photographer, http://www.fotograk.be
I would like to throw some light on how you have to pose for your portrait shoot, this type of shoot is different from the regular fashion shoot were the main focus is on the cloth/ outfit. The portrait shoot is all about the face.
When you are having your portrait shoot taking you can either look directly into the camera or you can look off the camera either way the goal is to intrigue feeling and bring out different types of emotions in you.
A good portrait should show some elements of your personality. Somebody should be able to look at your portrait and say something about you.

Styling and choosing the correct outfit for your portrait shoot and doing the right make up will help you achieve a better result. It is a most to dress correctly for your portrait shoot. This is because the right outfit, expression, and pose is very necessary for your profile picture.

These type of portrait are not just headshot but it goes further to tell a story, so the right location, right attitude, and a professional photographer makes all the differences.

Model: Rita Roland
Makeup & Styling : Rita Roland
Photography: http://www.fotografik.be

LETS GO TO THE VENICE BALL

The Irony of life is that those who wear mask often tells us more truth than those with open faces.

The Venice masquerade ball has been around since the 11th century and has played a major role in Venetian history.

During the masquerade ball the participant attend in costume wearing mask. The Venetian carnival tradition is most famous for its distinctive masks. It is very common that people attend the Venice ball wearing elaborate costume and masks.
The Venice ball is an annual festival held in Venice, Italy. The Venice ball is not for everybody because it can be intensely crowded, hotel and restaurant can become very expensive, never the less it is a unique occasion and a time to see the city in a new exciting light.

In this modern time the intrigue of wearing mask has been enhanced by the movie Casanova and Eyes Wild Shut.
There are different types of masks ranging from exclusive mask, traditional Venetian mask or Bauta mask. The Bauta mask is the most popular one because is used for disguise. The whole spectacular happening during the Venice carnival draw visitors from all over the world to Venice.

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Photography: http://www.fotografik.be
Location: @ Hotel LE Berger Brussel
For similar outfit: www.okycoky.com
Wardrobe: Rita Roland

 

MY BEAUTY SECRET

I often get ask how I keep my skin so smooth, clear and fresh, to be honest I use a lot of moisturizing cream at least twice a day this is because I have a very dry skin, the moisturizing cream keep my skin hydrated.
I also drink a lot of water between 1.5 to 2 liters a day. This is very good for the skin and it helps to lose weight if need be.
You have to also invest in skincare product, because it is useless to apply make up without the proper canvas, you can use make up to express yourself and to bring out your natural beauty but what you cannot do is to apply make up on a dry skin it will look like a mask and that is not what we want.

Developing a skin care routine that suit your skin type is very important you have to understand your skin and what it need to maintain it.

It is also very important to clean your make up brushes once or twice a week it all depends on how frequent you use them this is necessary to avoid bacteria.

After applying foundation, I dust my face with translucent powder to keep my face Matt. I also apply blush on my cheeks.

Above all to get a clear and smooth skin it is essential that you eat well, sleep enough and exercise regularly.

MY SMILE IS THE MOST VALUABLE BEAUTY TIP I HAVE

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Model: Rita Roland
Photograhy: Dick Van Loon
Location: Hotel Princeville Breda

MY FAVORITE WAYS OF STYLING THE TUTU SKIRT

It is very necessary to style the tutu skirt without looking like a little girl who is playing dress up. That is why I put together my two best way to style the tutu skirt.
Wearing the tutu skirt with a detailed lace top is very classy and sexy, to play up the girlish root, I paired it with an edgy spike shoe to crown the look up I added a hat this type of look is beautiful and I cannot keep talking about it.
The tutu skirt combine with a bustier top this scream sexiness, this ballet chic way of dressing call for Spring and Summer. This is a sensual way to combine the tutu skirt. It also a brilliant choice for bigger women and those who like to show their neckline. It is perfect outfit for dinner, balls and weddings. Shoes to wear with the tutu skirt.
High heeled sandal is perfect because this add to your height and this help you to stand tall and elegant.
Ballet flats are better with knee-length tutu skirt, when wearing the maxi tutu skirt avoid flats. Gladiator tie up sandals are very good with short tutu skirt. In conclusion full tutu skirt translates to fun and dramatic look.

 

FREE THE NUN IN YOU

In every woman there is a nun, naughty and sexy side so free the nun in you and put on that damn sexy outfit because playing by the rule is tough and boring.

Why is it that the woman sexuality is under so much scrutiny, why can she do that she please without been called a million names.

When she wears revealing cloth they say she is not the woman I used to know, she still the same woman, but she just let her naughty ans sexy side loos.

There are a lot of women out there who will talk and stare, who will never let down their hair, and they are quick to pass judgment at other women because they are scared and don’t know what they are missing.

So don’t be bothered about what people saying just leave your life  be happy, naughty and sexy  free the nun in you.