Fashion's Day Out!!

We don't have that kinda of luxury to fly to NYC for a big fashion's night out but it doesn't mean that we dress less stylish in SF city or in the suburban.  Fashion certainly doesn't only exist on the runway, nor less accessible in the suburban, it exists everywhere. {I am a total believer of what Coco Chanel said.}

My girl friends and I had a casual lunch today. All of us dressed up distinctively to whatever our life style fits.  Ann dresses up with a blazer as it makes her look posh and more professional at work. In the meantime, a floral dress makes her less provocative when addressing things/meeting with clients. {This has something to do with Psychological point of view... you know!!} As for Pei, she works whenever so she can dress up any style she wants on those non-working days. Then since I don't have to work (at all), I play with different "styles" almost everyday. Yu, not so much of a trouble-dresser, she dresses up whenever she wanted as well. As for my other buddy, Cathy, she can't make it to lunch today, we will leave her alone then. lol... 

My ODJ


1. Top:
Au Jour Le Jour mesh maxi dress
American Apparel 3D rose sweater
2. Bottom:
TOGA tights (I cut off the toe part so now is a legging.)
3. Shoes:
Alain peep toe wrap boots (Pixiemarket.com)
4. Accessory:
BCBG wooden bangle
Lanvin leopard happy sac

Left to right, top and bottom: 
1) Ralph Lauren Shearling vest
2) On Yu, Zara asymmetrical top, tapered pants with fold-over waist, Hermes croc CDC, Anya Hindermach straw bag, Givenchy sandal booties  
3) Pei is very into color-blocking. 
4) Vince coyote fur coat


Guess which coat I end up buying? ^O^



I adore this lavish look from Ralph Lauren!!


Have a fun fashion week!!
xoxo Rachel 

Now and Later Style...continued.....

Textured velvet and rich hues are symbiotical. It makes a perfect look for fall during transitional season. Obviously, I couldn't get enough of red all year round and thanks to the current red rave, why not dress in red and enjoy the good luck!    

I know, maybe I should have set my house in Moroccan style such as.....

walking down this arching ceilings and colorful tiles..... or..

drinking exotic fruit juice with all my lovely girl friends at this fire pit!!!!! 
pic. source:(hyperlink) 

The inspiration of my look comes from this mirrored hairband. 
{Pei, I am glad that I bought this hairband, so exotic!}



There are pleats everywhere on me. 





Max & Co. deep purple velvet button-up shirt (past season), metallic burgundy pleated maxi skirt, Hermes Orange Collier De Chien, Ann Tylor brass bib necklace, J crew triangle  dangled earring, momo's March full sun bracelet, Lanvin leopard happy sac, Kron by Kron Kron shoes 



This is my new acquisition by Catherine Malandrino bought at Outnet.com. 
{I need to alter the hem to slimmer fit.}  

Picture credited to shopbop.com

Read for a color-block fall??!!
xo Rachel 

This and That......

"Sequins" is like leopard pattern, a forever piece if you wear it right!!  Keep the whole look simple is the key. {Of course you might play the game differently if you are going to Las Vegas, right?! } 


The Dolce & Gabbana look is from Aug. fashion magazine which totally reminds myself my cheap sequined legging from Romeo & Julia. { bought at Loehman} 

Realway Vs. Runway!

Today my girl friends and I went out for lunch and to get together for my birthday. I couldn't believe my eyes as their personal style just got better and better and most importantly, I love all the gifts they picked for me. ^O^ {Yeah, this is the evil side of me when only think of myself.} But seriously, they are willing to have photos taken and under one condition: Make sure they all look pretty! {Hooray!!} 

On Pei: Zara top, Celine "Box" camel bag. She is very vintage-y look today. 

{The facial expression on her just earned her another 10 points..... 99 pts. lol.} 

Ben Amun {There is more intricate version on the blog.}



Always think outside the box, then your necklaces can be very versatile! As a headpiece or bracelet or you can even wear it on your shoulder!! {Necklace from BCBG Max Azria }



left to right: J crew bracelet, then both momo's March bracelets

The color punch! {I think I am trying to do "Byzantine style" there}

We girls are very true to ourselves and to each other when we are bosom friends. That's such a blessing, right?!!


Be true to yourself first!
xoxo Rachel