How Shortie!

My friend, Isabel, finally is back from Paris. She told me that she didn't score big in Paris.  In fact, most of the on-sale stuff was plundered by too many tourists during summer, so she simply takes more time to satisfy her finely developed palate w/ good eats at Michelin restaurants and watch the most fashionable people in Paris!! ^O^

I guess that's not bad at all! And since I am expecting to visit Italy in Oct. or Nov. I'd say let all the tourists ransack Paris before Parisian start stocking up fall merchandises for me!! lol

I am in love w/ the shorts, and mini skirt and good thing about living here in North Cal. is that we can pair shorts or mini skrits w/ lots of layers at TOP half w/o having our faces smudged in the sweats. lol  Isabel  claims that all Parisian women looks trec chic in shorts w/ short boots at this moment!

My SHORTIE Shorts outfit #1!

1. Top: 

• Romeo & Julia Couture halter top
• Pink distressed lace hooded jacket

2. Bottom: 

Mphosis lace shorts

3. Accessory:

• Karen Walker Gee Gee milky pink sunglasses
•  scallop belt in taupe
• China watercolor print scarf in black/white
• Chloe Sally in Orange

4. Shoes:

Taupe/brown stripe heels

MY ODJ SHORTIE skirt #2 !!


1. Top:

• Tsumori Chisato
• H&M floral bustier 

2. Bottom:
IROO hot pink bubble skirt
pink sparkle loose leggings
Chanel mini flap w/ SHW


3. Shoes:
Lawrence Decade white lace-up booties 





I can't recall if I ever wear a whole pink outfit like this PINKISH ... ever~~ :O



A pair of cowboy shortie boots is nice too!! ^^ 
Pick a neutral color to cooperate into summer outfit. 

Frye Deborah Shortie in Taupe Gaucho/Gray Antique suede

Let's all Rock in Shorties!!
xoxo Rachel

Paris Haute Couture "Unique" Gowns: What you Might Not See at the Emmy's Red Carpet!

Haute Couture Creative "What Is That?":
Haute Couture is all about one-of-a-kind creations meant for a rarefied few--either Top actresses who can borrow them for free to wear for Red Carpet events (to get the Designer some publicity) or the 400 or so (yep, that's all!) women from all over the world who can afford to fork up $30,000 for a pantsuit or $100,000+ for a gown. As in any type of fashion, there is a wide spectrum of designs ranging form the sublime and elegant to the "Are You Kidding Me?". Understandingly, a lot of Haute Couture is about designers having "no limits"; going "crazy" as it were and having no limits. With that being said, here are my "Nick Top Picks" for "I am not so sure about that...":
Eric Tibusch, a Parisian--by way of French Polynesia--designer who worked with Jean Paul Gaultier, showed a collection for Fall/Winter 2010 that had Reptilian suggestions. Check out those rhinoceros headdresses. Even if you remove those, the ensembles still do not get any better, unfortunately. The light aqua embroidered lace cocktail dress above would certainly prevent you from eating that Caesar Salad you desire at that fabulous cocktail party. I guess it's one way of staying thin.
Jean Paul Gaultier showed a fanciful collection--mostly good--but there were some missteps, that I doubt would make it to the Hollywood Red Carpet--or a party in Abu Dhabi for that matter, as seen by the photos above and below...
The dead fox is KILLING ME! And maybe not in a good way. The Drag Queens in my 'hood would love this, but well, that's about the extent of it.
John Galliano for Dior Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2010 did his part as well. I actually LOVE this voluminous violet coat-dress but again, not so sure if this would ever make it on Heidi Klum, Angelina Jolie, or even Dior perfume spokesperson Charlize Theron. The ensemble does give you DRAMA. Points for that.Not sure about this Elie Saab Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2010 deep red silk velvet cowl draped gown as well. For the red carpet, you might see that cowl completely removed, then it might not end up in the "What Was She Thinking" section.
Finally, Chanel Fall/Winter 2010 Haute Couture by Karl Lagerfeld. The collection--for the most part--was amazing. But...then he showed this mess of a dress above. Bai Ling would be proud.

We'll see what makes it to the red carpet, and what does not!

Work it Out: Installment Cinq

We all have lazy hair days. I have crazy hair days. The heat and humidity is making my hair static and even more frizzy than usual so today I just blow dried the top flat(ish) and scraped and twisted it back into a low bun. I find this really helps to calm my hair down and if I decide to take it down later the twists create lovely, natural curls sans flyaways.

Dress: Warehouse. Necklace: black/indigo pearls from Egyptian market.

I love the shape of this dress and the scalloping detail at the bust as it gives curvy girls like me some definition and support without over exposing 'the humps'. The back is also pretty as the same pleated effect is used in the slit of the skirt in the back. However, with that comes the annoying tendency of the skirt to ride up as you walk, creating a lovely looking kangaroo pouch (pictured above) for my tummy. Now, where did I put that little Roo?

You can see the scalloping better here. Makeup wise, pretty boring really - MAC Vanilla on the lid and Wedge in the crease, NARS Laguna bronzer, MAC hipness blush and Anatomicals stop cracking up lip balm (which probably deserves it's own post as it is perfect - clear, glossy, non-sticky, moisturising and long-lasting oh and super cheap!).


Have you got any frizz fighting secrets? The frizz-ease is just not cutting it for me in this heat. I need your help girlies! xxx