Spring Knit!!

Yeah, the weather, dreadful chilly even in California today!! Never thought I could wear this cute knitting outfit in March!! 

Simple color scheme is perfectly paired with a pouch of bright/strong color.......RED! 

 

My ODJ

• no brand knitting dress (potentially a great calf-length skirt and I will show you how..... ^^)
• no brand cropped cardigan
• Francisca gold threads with tube bead earrings
• Chanel 11A Rouge Fonce reissue 226 with gold HW
• BCBG generation nude/pinkish wedge (Super comfy)
• Barton Perrieira cat's eye sunglasses

$30 wool dress + $25 cardigan + $88 wedge + $14 Francisco earrings + $3700 Chanel bag + $450 Barton perrieira sunglasses ......Who's the culprit,Chanel bag!! ^O^

Work out your back muscles to strengthen your back and spine and especially it helps to balance your front and back to look even sexier!



Please do not freak out by how strong my triceps looks there. (right)
^O^......it's the shading... ,really. 

Have fun with your knit clothes and jazz it up with bright accessories!

xoxo Rachel

Winter, Ski, Christmas, How Fun!!

This year, my winter white is not so WHITE anymore. And interesting thing is that I always wear my winter white w/ reference from Chanel or like this year, another winter white look w/ this HUGE statement piece: Chanel tweed and rabbit fur boots!!

Cable knit w/ whimsical romantic lace skirt!

D&G

F/W 2010 
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All the stores are bypassing Thanksgiving and ostentatiously displaying all sorts of Christmas ornaments. Cathy and I already went out for Christmas shopping at Campbell downtown and she got all of us girls very cute ones.....Since I am w/ her so I get to take IT home EARLIER!!! ~~ ^O^

Campbell downtown: Vintage & Vogue



Cathy, you know I wouldn't be satisfied just w/ those two CC ornaments!



When what to my wondering eye should appear?
Snow come and Chanel ornaments hang all over the tree!~ lol.



Love this rusty look sofa and all the pillow throw!



Golden yellow is my Christmas tree's main color!



Those motif gives a symbolic ambiance of FRANCE!



The little Christmas tree inside the bell glass is gifted from Cathy... see that empty photo frame??..... That's reserved for our Italy trip picture after we are back!! 



The Tiffany blue birds side table lamp is gifted by Judy for Ilona!



Ilona: a look w/ mouth full!! ^^



Renee gifted me "02C" Chanel black short sleeves pull-over. (I'd assume it is her treasure hunt way back then~~ ^^)
I have another treasure hunt myself at thrift store couple months ago: 02P camellia vest. I think they are a perfect pair and additionally paired w/ a black pleated skirt.... Voila~ 

Why everyone gifted so early? We are only a vacation AWAY... and we will be back way before Christmas! ^^

I had fun playing w/ my outfit and done some home-decor improvising, now it is time for me to PACK and get ready for Christmas!!


Have you had a Christmas tree yet?
Have a theme for your Christmas tree and have fun w/ it!
xoxo Rachel 

Sur La Tete! (on the head)

This is what my "sur la Tete" means.... adorable giraffe HAT!

I love this giraffe knit hat and this is another thing "GO" to Italy w/ me.   
I even start wondering if all those knit and cotton blazer is useful there in Nov. I heard that it normally is still hot that you can wear t-shirt in late Oct.




It got its ear, horn (?) and tail. 
It is made in Peru from local women.
Those hats are simply cute, stylish (not from the runway point of view, of course.) which beyond its eminent functionality.



I altered this jumper's shoulder which originally is spaghetti strips on top but now is off-shoulder w/ elastic band. I thought it now looks sexier.

( PS. I did NOT go out w/ the hat under 89 degree F.  lol)

I still try to figure out if this hair is a DO for me. lol

What's next?

Halloween Party~~

Waiting for fall~

xoxo Rachel

How Knit!!!

I think I'd better wore my cardigan or knit ensembles asap in these crisp autumn days before it gets too chilly!!

A Chinese old saying: "Get ready w/ the warmest comforter for winter once we had our mid-autumn festival moon cake!!"

It is fascinating that Chinese lunar year can be so accurate on predicting the season changes.

So, what did I wear the past couple days except for blazer and leggings??

Knit, cardigan, tights, leggings.....again. hah.....

I am such a color person and just by looking at how many colors on me these past couple days!! No wonder one of the SAs in a boutique asked me if I ever wore black outfit at all when I browsed through Yohji yamamoto collection. :)

1st ensemble!!

1. Top:

• Twelfth street of Cynthia Vincent purple sheered blouse
  
• RUGBY checkered shirt w/ peplum waist
• Ralph Lauren brown leather vest

2. Bottom:

• RUGBY purple corduroy cropped pants
• black lace leggings

3. Shoes: Costume National navy oxford heels
4. Accessory:
Hermes Ostrich belt
Hermes Gris T. 35cm Birkin


A peek of the black lace leggings!


I tried pairing boots at home..but doesn't like the look.


I lose counts of how many colors on me. ha!

2nd ensemble!!

Ilona looks like a little gnome w/ that hoodie to me. haha...


There is farmers market every Sunday in Los Gatos downtown!!

1. Top:

• charcoal gray turtleneck
• Stella McCartney bow origami cream top
• two toned cardigan bought in Lohemann's

2. Bottom: D&G leopard pencil skirt
3. Bag: Lanvin leopard happy tote
4. Shoes: Boss orange navy w/ gold mary-jane platform heels


I think this outfit might be a big too much...but it is not that bad if only would I wear shorter and black pencil skirt next time. :P

Today, the 3rd ensemble!!

Ilona is applying lip balm before going to painting class...hehe...


Ta da!! Ilona is doing painting on T-shit!!

There are couple people asked me about this Frye boots today.
Unfortunately, I got them last year so I don't know if you can still find them anymore!!

My ODJ.

1. Top:

• Max & Co. floral print dress
• (forgot the brand)two-toned cardigan w/ slouchy pockets (bought in Lohemann's)
• Zara grayish taupe knit cardigan

2. Bottom:
Brown leggings w/ grey zigzag over the knee tights
3. Accessory:

• Hobo brown distressed suede messenger bag
• Oliver People sunglasses

4. Shoes: Frye slate tall boots

Finally I took my in-laws to the shopping mall almost 2 weeks after their stay.

Why wait!!??

You are asking me the reason?? ha...You now better than I do. :P

I am afraid that I can't help myself buying in front of them. ha ha ha.. So the later the better! haha.....

One more thing to share w/ you girls.

I saw this mini sequined jacket in Nordstrom. I personally think it is very cute and the long collar is also stylish and classic enough for every occasion. I grab it from the rack and style it on the mannequin!! :P ha~ I assume the SA wouldn't mind me playing w/ their clothes and trying on the mannequin instead of ON ME!!!!!

The sequins are very secure and the slightly puffed shoulders remain the feminine look, and it is so light, I just love it. O~~ sorry that I didn't even see the brand name. I think the price is not bad at all since it is not placed w/ high fashion clothes.

I like the black sequins against the pink blouse look very much.

Thanks girls. I know this post is long long long.....

To thank you for the effort of reading it through, there is a giveaway coming up Next Week!!

Stay Tuned!!!!