Not Another Vintage Inspired Blouse!!

You must have seen this vintage inspired blouse look over and over again. Whether it be on the blog-sphere, on the street or even on 2010 A/W runway show, it indeed is one of the most "practical" trend for this fall/winter. (Yes, if you posses another trendy piece, such as shearling coat or big cape, you pretty much be covered through this winter.)

I am not going to wear it as "the ordinary" way. Meaning, no wide-leg jeans nor wide-leg pants, and even not w/ jeans whatsoever!!  But I didn't say that I'd never wear the blouse w/ jeans or wide leg pants at all. It is just that there is no best apropos way of wearing it.  As long as you show the whole look w/ some kind of nostalgically aesthetic pleasure.
 

MY ODJ

1. Top:
Ralph Lauren Jolene Silk Tie-neck blouse (Their entire site are having 25% off and then they'd donate 10% to Pink Pony Fond.)
Some brand of denim vest (Ah, does this look has always somehow associated w/ jeans in USA? Cultural influences? lol)

2. Bottom:
HM high waist cropped pants

3. Accessory:
some brand white lace belt
Hermes Horn necklace w/ silver hook
Chanel 10A Rouge/orange 226 reissue (I think 226 size is more appropriate to be a clutch to me.)

4. Shoes:
Alexander Wang Abbey gray sandal heels (just to break up the usual pumps, or boots look w/ the blouse. ^^)

Who knows this $49.50 HM pants almost becomes my another daily obsession!!

I love this Ralph Lauren silk blouse a lot .. for 1) it is not ivory nor pale pink...yet a sophisticated brownish color 2) the scarf is detach-able 3) it flatters my hair color!!

Small details such as cuff link alike button

fold-over cuff w/ a bit puffy sleeves

Kids' Piano lessons ~~ finished!! 

I looked even more happier than my kids as their class dismissed... Oh, you don't know how much pressure for me to make sure their "after-practice" performance is presentable every week to the teacher. *sigh*......... 

This RL blouse comes w/ camisole.  You can take off the ruffle scarf and unbutton couple buttons for a laid-back look. 

Are you ready for this Fall/Winter?

Have fun deciding your LOOK!!

xoxo Rachel

Jil Sander Spring 2011

Nothing screams Summer more than Jil Sander's new collection that hit the runways last saturday. Full of brights colours, bold prints and electric lips, this runway show was sure to impress...

Here's To....

Here's to...my lovely, handsome husband who always makes me laugh and never fails to make me smile when I have a bad day...

Here's to...Wolverine and his many failed attempts to escape from his cage this week, you have to admire his persistence...

Here's to...a yummy body lotion, Philosophy's Wild Blackberry Blossom, that makes your mouth water when you apply it and is seriously addictive...

Here's to...re-discovering old favourites.  I started using my Aveda Damage Remedy shampoo and conditioner again and I had forgotten how much I love this combo for making my hair incredibly volumised, manageable and shiny...

Cue happy hair pic....

Here's to...slowly making my Jem fancy dress costume from scratch (photos of finished outfit to be posted once completed!)...

Here's to...lusting after dream storage products from Howards Storage World.  I really want this jewellery tidy...

AND this bag tidy for my closet...

AND this bigger hanging jewellery tidy...I want! I want!

Here's to...a song that reminds you to forget the people who have royally hacked you off and get on with your fabulous life...Tali, this one's in support for you...please don't give up blogging!  We love you girl!

Feel free to do one of these posts yourself...I would love to see what other people are loving this week!

Neon

No sweat!

Yesterday I finally bumped into my SA from Nordstrom shoe salon. 

What's the urge? I have to personally convey my million-thanks to Him for holding up that Christian Louboutin Damask knotted peep-toe platform heels for me and for as long as he can till it goes on sale. ^O^ Having a good relationship w/ your SA can only do you good, capish!!!!

DH and I had a movie/lunch date during the day while kids are all gone at school. How luxury for parents of 3 of us!! ^O^ And as I promised, no sweat by looking at my picture and no sweat of pulling off the look of either pencil skirt or skinny jeans!! 
 

Yes, little by little, I am decorating our goofy Halloween decor. on the wall and in the house. 

w/ D & G ribbon leopard pencil skirt and LV clutch. 

Why do I end of having these two looks in one day?

My version of sexiness and DH's version of sexiness.

As you probably figured that DH prefers "butt-hugging" skinny jeans instead of "butt-hugging" pencil skirt!!lol

My ODJ. 

1. Top:

Agnes b' white blouse w/ black beads (bought in Paris)

2. RUGBY white low-rise skinny jeans

3. Accessory:

Elfi Altendorfer white Africa turquoise earring w/ silver loop

Hermes green/olive croc belt

Chanel 10A Rouge/orange reissue 226

4. Shoes:

Christian Louboutin Greissimo damask fabric platform black/white

TO share w/ you all:
"The Chinese usually put their kids before their husbands and themselves but I believe that parents with a solid relationship is better for the kids."...quoted from today's email sent by a sweet reader of mine.

xoxo Rachel

gold

Not only is gold a symbol of wealth, prosperity and spiritual richness, but it indicates enlightenment in all it's forms. Throughout the decades gold has been represented by all the major fashion houses, as well as the new and up and comming labels- and it has been represented well. This season, gold has sparkled once again in shows such as Balmain, Whitney Eve, Matthew Williamson, Sass and Bide, Vouis Vuitton and more. Will it ever go out of style?

Cavalli backstage Spring 2011.

Abbey Lee

Maison Martin Margiela Radness

Look of the day- Black Magic and Chains

Inside Gucci- Russh Mag

Behind the scenes: Proenza Schouler 2010/11