Statement Necklace Rules!!

This BCBG Max Azria necklace and green wooden bangle are my birthday gifts from dear Pei. I like the fact that the necklace is resembling some tribes but doesn't make me look like one. Thus, I don't have to try to dress like one to match up that necklace, I can be just ME!! 
{You know if you try too hard to achieve one particular look and you might end up like you are going to a Halloween party.... a disguised yourself!! We wouldn't want that, right?}

A statement necklace can actually save your dress-up time cause' it works with any plain outfit!

Accessory: (from left, top down)
J Crew vintage green stone cuff, BCBG Max Azria wooden bangle, Momo's March wood bead bracelet, Madewell knotted bracelet, J Crew black threaded crystal bracelet, Momo's March wood beads bracelet

My Outfit du Jour
Korean made deep V tank drawstring blouse, Wilfred bustier camisole, Agnes b. collarless tweed jacket, mlphosis lace shorts, Jeffery Campbell platform sandal, Proenza Schouler PS1 messenger bag 

Green bag, green jacket, and mixed green espadrille, although they are in different shades, they still give me a very pull-together look!! 


  Have fun with a unified color!
xoxo Rachel 

Innocently Materialistic!

No, I am not looking for an excuses for my recent purchases but Yes, I am talking about how I cherish friends' gifts that I had to show them my gratitude through wearing their gifts along with my ensembles ASAP. 


Aren't you so excited to see friends make good use of whatever stuff you bought especially for them?!! I would and I definitely want them to know that they and their gifts mean so much to me. 


Therefore, I am innocently materialistic while showing off those pretty things. 

Ben Amun triple chained beaded necklace (gifted from Cathy), Christian Louboutin heels, evil-eyes bracelet, madewell knotted bracelet, J crew black threaded crystal bracelet, momo's march wooden beaded bracelet 



This Prabal Gurung black sheer shirt becomes my classic and fun piece.  



{Cathy: As opposed to wearing the necklace mysteriously in a tribe look, I hope you'd like this one as well.) 






My Outfit Du Jour


 1. Top:
Prabal Gurung sheer bottom-down feather front/cut-out shoulder shirt (past season)


2. Bottom:
wide pleated hight-waist skirt made in France(thrifty store find)


3. Accessory:
Elizabeth cole dagger Swarovski necklace
 Ben Amun beads necklace
J Crew vintage studs earrings
multiple colored beaded belt (bought in India)
Azzedine Alaia laser cut-out tote 
yellow opaque tights
green socks 


4. Shoes:
Christian Louboutin Pigalle Plato 120 Patent White 11' s/s 




{PS. I have been asked/stopped by people who are wondering if I was carrying a puppy in my Alaia bag three times already.... Err,... }


Love in Summer!
xoxo Rachel 

Statement Necklace!!

I found this opulent bib necklace at Anthropologie last weekend and I love it at the first sight....for both its price $69.95 and the amazing craft work in India.

My ODJ. 


1. Top: 
some purple tonic w/ asymmetrical pockets at two sides


2. Bottom:
some jean leggings
When I say "some" brand means they are bought from street vendor, or whole sale w/ dirt cheap price. 
3. Accessory:

1. Elfi Altendorfer's designer smoke/purple Swarovski earrings
2. Bib statement necklace
3. Proenza Shouler yellow PS1 clutch
4. Yellow scarf as shrug bought at Anthropologie for $19.95
5. BCBG taupe studded belt 

4. Shoes:
Anne Valeria Hash taupe/pink brogues 

If I don't say, you probably wouldn't notice I wear necklace there. ^^

Yellow + purple = super feminine!


I adore this smoky colored Swarovski earrings very much!

My current beloved male-designer.

Haider Ackermann
I don't think you would categorize him as a minimalist just because he plays abundantly on different textile, and exhibits well-adepted cuts through his collection. 



Riccardo Tisci for Givenchy
I can only say.. ... he knows women! xoxo

Below is a message I received this morning through FB.  I felt I am much flattered from head to toe. (Ah, I am so shallow you must think that of me. :P) Anyhow, I think once a while it would be great to listen to some GUYS opinion about fashion, or even tidiest bit of their point of view just about anything, isn't it!!!

Hi Rachel,
i read your fashion blog about cut-out leggings and thought it was great. You are an inspiration: an amazing and beautiful mom who has time for both her kids and the aesthetic side of life too! I totally adore your Chanel clutch, btw!
Anyhow, just wanted to say hi, and that you look fantastic in your home-made cut-out leggings!
ciao, Brian    

Girls, I can't stress enough that take great care of yourself in any way you can!
xoxo Rachel