Day 5 (Last Day) in Kauai, Helicopter ride!!

Today is the last day we stay at Kauai, and I think we at least get a taste of what's on this beautiful island!! Next year, we are visiting Big Island and Honolulu(haven't visited there for nearly 10 years) for sure!! =^*^=

We leave the last day to ride the Helicopter to overlook the whole island once again which is like a summary to end our trip! Our helicopter won't fly until afternoon, which means we got time to explore more of this island.

Kee Beach

You know you almost can exercise anywhere in various ways!! 

Don't be lazy, get your muscle toned and cardio. going!! ^^

 Gucci VS. Chris Benz s/s 2011

Refresh your look with little help from trendy accessory ----- Tassel belt!!

Left: Tsumori Chisato paw striped tee

RIght: No brand rainbow cropped tank, Beige/gold tassel belt taken from HM jumpsuit

Both pair with Mandarin and General washed silk pants, BCBG Generation wedge.

We had brunch at Java Kai where they serve delicious Panini sandwich, and all kinds of blended coffee.

I wore long BCBG pocket tee with lace trim and swimming suit underneath most of the time in Kauai...how convenience is that! ^O^

Here is our catch of the day!  {whisper voice- it is not edible.}

PS. The silly look of belt pouch is actually life vest hidden inside.

Waterfall


Coastline

This is a very dangerous pose.....as I am not supposed to rise my arm up high (As you see the guide, she almost freaked out by looking at me there.)

{Voice in my mind: I am glad my fingers are not getting chopped off.... grrr...... }

We are going home tomorrow.....yeah~~

Hope you get a taste of what's it like in Kauai. 

xoxo Rachel 

Holiday DOs!

Those fairies and cupcakes/muffins are our new additions to our Christmas tree.  I bought the cupcake/muffins from Neiman Marcus last year and thought the fairies are the perfect guardians for them. ^O^ 

1. Make up a theme and a story for your Christmas tree, it's fun, isn't it!!?

2. Holiday blush~~ Chic choc pink blush + Smashbox Blush Rush


Smashbox shimmery cool pink

3. Take pictures w/ kids' teachers...gift teachers and show our appreciation.

4. Hanging out w/ gals ONLY! ^^

5. Do brown hue: Max Studio dark brown oxford heels; Chole olive wedge boots

6. Head to Toe : Matchy Matchy Hue

OLIVE GREEN + WHEAT!


MILITARY GREEN (on Ann: Anthro. top)

7. HOLIDAY HUE

On Yu, rainbow color: Sonia Rykiel for HM


 8. Gloves
Me: Gold hue, PRADA bustier + Vintage gold pants w/ tulip-cut legs

9. DO "think" carefully before you try on the trend: anorak and flat-forms shoes (Glamour mag.)

I don't get it..... the ugly slippers!! :P 

Have a great weekend!!

xoxo Rachel

A Big DO!!

A gift-giver on Holidays! --- A BIG DO!

Finally I had almost all the gifts prepared to be wrapped. Say "almost" is because there is always someone that you "kind of" forgot and then you realized soon enough to have an extra gift to give! I even thought of giving my Yoga/TRX teacher a set of holiday Deborah Lippmann nail polish.

Why?

Because she has the most delicate hands and feet I've ever seen (on an adult)... :P sounds like I am a stalker? 

I bought lots of jewelries from J CREW today to give them to my kids' school teachers. I bet they will be so happy once they open the gifts..... I know I would! ^O^ Other than GC, what elses you guys would give to the teachers for Christmas? I am curious!!!!

I was browsing through Glamour mag. in the evening and see they had several pages talking about the trends for 2011 including Do and Don't! I don't care much about Do and Don't because my wardrobe is based on grace, elegance and decency. But there are couple trends I find interesting and start wondering whether or not such trends will even press all the fashionista's button and become a real life hit!!!

Anyway, those are my personal style DO these two days! ^^

All Saints leather smoke brocade jacket w/ tail, gray scarf, wheat knitting hat, Max Co. nude shirt, vintage leather high waist mini skirt (bought in Rome), GAP socks (bought in Rome), Ethic tan/taupe/olive boots w/ shearling trim boots.

1st DO: Match the color of your hat w/ your shoes!^^
2nd DO: Reveal some flesh other than hands, and faces or neck in winter....to demonstrate that you are healthy and strong!!! ...... hahah...... (I made up this one!!! :P) 


We all went to Ilona's school winter program yesterday ~~~ Kids are so cute in PJs singing and dancing along w/ Christmas songs!!


3rd DO: Wear white jeans in the winter, I mean, why not?!!
4th DO: Wear trinkets/accessories to show that you have taste. ^O^ (Did I just make up this one as well??)



MY ODJ

1. Top:
Isabel Marant pull over sweater
White loop sleeves cardigan

2. Bottom:
RUGBY white skinny jeans

3. Accessory:
Sonia Rykiel Swarovski owl brooch worn as necklace
one side of earrings (two sides will be too busy, I think. :P)
bracelet, Barton perreira cat's eye sunglasses... blah blah....
Chanel 10A Maroon tote

4. Shoes:
Miu Miu studded platform in black (Barney's has "brown" on sale)

All right, all right, I think I made up all those DOs....:P  have some laughs, did you!!?
Have a good day. 

xoxo Rachel