Think Your Look Younger in 10 Years Philosophy!!

A lot of friends said that they'd wish they had the same confidence and wisdom when they were in their twenties. Who doesn't... including me!! (just to be clear w/ you, we are talking about women/moms in their 30s here!! Well, same thing apply to when you are 40s, 50s... ^O^) 


The truth is you can THINK your way back and feel/look younger 10 years even when you can't turn back time. 


What will you do differently when you have your first child in your early twenties? 


You probably are reluctant be so settled that you still want to have fun. Enjoy yourself and be adventurous!!  Go scuba-diving, sky-diving, try new sports, visit different countries, or learn cooking and knitting just to be prepared prior to be a stay-home-mom or wife. ^^ I am sure there are lots of things you want to try when you are in your twenties but you didn't. Now you can think positively and constructively for yourself and why not do it NOW. 


Ah, except for the fact that you have to think of a better way to do it w/ or w/o your child around. You know you can find a nanny who earns your thrust.... oh, mh...no, don't tell me it is hard to let-go or find a trust-worthy nanny. Think you are 20s again, and now cooperate with your smartER-thinking, horned bargaining skills, you might be able to find a good nanny w/ a great hour-rate!!  


To tell you the truth, I am executing this Think your life back in 10 years Philosophy  myself. I am learning snowboarding every year after I reach my 30s while my first attempt is dated back when I was 26. So I almost started snowboarding only couple years ago. My private tennis coach comments that "not many women would learn new sports especially "snowboarding" after becoming a mom". 


Huh? What does he mean? A compliment for me, as a matter of fact!! ^^ 


Yeah, again, i am learning tennis w/ my son. He actually plays better than I do since I just started while he already can rally w/ the coach. See, I am thinking in my 20s here that i'd never had the chance to play tennis and now I do.  Therefore, I go for it!!  


I will also start my acting class next Sunday!! A lot of friends ask me "WHY?" Do I want to be an actress or start a new career? 


Hm...... not really, but I never say NO WAY!! I never think of the fact that the chances of a 30 something Asia woman who becomes a successful actress in USA is almost "impossible".  What can I lose here, right?   On the contrary, I expand my social circle and I get to meet younger friends ( you know the youngest classmate in my previous acting class is only 18 years old.) and best of all, I can learn the English language itself in acting class. 
Acting is another thing that I should have tried when I were in my 20s but I choose the realistic path... study abroad for my Master degree here. ^^


Now I have my family, my life, my kids and my friends,...... I almost had everything I wanted. What's missing here is just couple life experiences that I'd love to catch up!! 
(Of course, do everything responsively.)


So, moms, oh, women, think your way back 10 years from now on!  Go do things for yourself, enjoy yourself and your life back no matter you are married or not, a stay-home mom or a career women with or without children. 


....Ah, forgot to emphasize one more thing..... exercise!!! ^O^


Hope you get my point!!

Those pictures are taken when I am with my negative 1000 eyesight ...basically, I look wherever Cathy's direction. haha~~ ( I have my nearsighted eye-glasses in my hand.)



Didn't I say you can never risk too much details with monochromatic outfit!!


My ODJ


1. Top:
Vince 
striped fitted dress underneath


2. Bottom:
(Vintage find) BCBG crochet wrap made into a tube dress/skirt 


3. Shoes:
Alain lima buckle wedge boots


4. Accessory:
brass necklace w/ spear n' crystal bought in London

Monogramed charm necklace 

Givenchy Tinhan studded hobo 

Yet another season's hot trend....striped on everything!



I should start my new wardrobe shopping after done so much fun of finding treasure in my closet. :) 


Think your life back in 10 years!
xoxo Rachel 

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Watch Nick Verreos TONIGHT on TV Guide's SAG Awards Fashion Wrap 8PM!!!

I Just got back from shooting my TV Guide Network "Screen Actors Guild Awards Fashion Wrap" and it was a HOOT and a HALF!!!! So much fun! Wait until you see it--who knew commenting on the SAG Awards Red Carpet could be so much fun! Once again, along with host--and TV Guide's Fashion Guy--Lawrence Zarian, I joined the panel of experts including Hair Color Guru, Kim Vo, shoe expert Kara Birkenstock and Stylist-to-the-Stars, Miss Jen Rade!!!

We Discussed all the actresses below:

Color Crazy:

Red Hot:

And the Shimmering Stars:

Here's a Hint: We LOVED almost ALL of them...
Tune in tonight to find out what we said and which actress some in our panel weren't so sure about....

Watch TONIGHT Monday Jan. 31st beginning with a "Preview" at 7pm and then again at 8pm and 9pm!
So, if you missed one showing, you got no excuse!!!

Click HERE for more details

Refuse to be Colorful!!

Ok,  unless I find an ensemble which doesn't seem to be a runway or street-way copy-cat, I'd give up the take on colorful path!! ^O^ I will leave those bright Pink + Purple, bright Orange, yellow.... combo. for everyone else to strut. 


Neutral, beige, black and gold colors seem to be an easy combination to dress myself up these days or simply wear them monochromatically!!

Reclaimed silver, sapphire, mink fur earrings. 


(No, I'd never wear my hair band OUT...only in the shower... ^^)


Maybe I can give a face-lift for my tassel earrings...... to be like...... 
(see below) 



Whowhatwear.com

It seems the VINTAGE take-on reaches its peak in this season!!



IT is time for some new home-furnishing.... Johnathan Adler. 


The top and button is either ruched or draped and both asymmetrical which can never be a boring look!



Ann Demuleumleester draw-string buckle pants


You'd never risk too much details for wearing monochromatic ensemble. 


Ps. to answer a fellow blog reader's question: 
How to cook bean curd and pork stir fir?
Cut bean curd as the thinnest stripes as possible which you will appreciate the fineness look and well-absorbent taste when you seasoning everything w/ soy sauce, chopped garlic, green onion, sesame oil, white pepper and little splash of cooking wine. 


Think RED for Valentine!
xoxo Rachel

L'Heure du Cocktail

Last week I attended a cocktail party in Paris. As much as I would have loved to be swanning around the streets dreaming of fashion week, after a 4am wake up call and back to back meetings I was feeling far from glamorous, so getting ready was a rather rushed affair.

 Dress: Hobbs (limited edition). Suede Shoes with pink detailing: Manolo Blanhik.                  Pashmina/ Wrap: H&M

 Cream belted wrap coat: Oasis.

Sorry for the rubbish iPhone photos, but even when running out the door this dress had to be documented. I just adore the corset style, fold over detailing at the waist, which creates a lovely shape and balances the full skirt. The only downside is since the stiff tulle sown into the skirt is very stiff and weighs a tonne. Not quite 'Gypsie Weddings' dress, but as full as I would ever dare to go ;).

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Paris street style lensed by Tommy Ton

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Nick Verreos Films TV Guide "The Fashion Team" at Diane Merrick Boutique on Beverly Blvd!

LA Fashionista Girl Central, A well-stocked Fashion Bar...and Vintage LA Couture!!!

Nick Verreos at Diane Merrick Clothing Store, Los Angeles, for TV Guyide "The Fashion Team" TV show

This past week, I filmed my TV Guide Network show "The Fashion Team" at one of LA's Retail "hot spots", the fabulous Diane Merrick "Clothing Salon"--located in the heart of Los Angeles on Beverly Boulevard.

Store Front Chic: Window of Diane Merrick

Of course, host Lawrence Zarian and my red carpet "Hit" or "Miss" fashion partner-in-crime, stylist Jen Rade, were there as well. Jen had a shoot with Denise Richards soon afterward so we had to make this segment work and fast! It's usually me and the fact that I have to get to my FIDM class that forces us to rush a bit unfortunately.

Well Edited: Diane Merrick store, inside view

Diane Merrick has been in the LA retail and wholesale fashion industry for almost 40 years--in 1972 Diane opened her first store on Melrose Avenue and ever since then, she has been synonymous with LA, style & fashion and where every Southern California "It" girl should go for getting the right items for her chic Hollywood walk-in closet!

Buddha Diva: Another inside view of Diane Merrick store

The Diane Merrick boutique has all the skinny jeans, colored scarves, statement making necklaces, comfy jersey sweaters and tanks as well as the CUTEST bomber jackets EVERY girl needs! I love all the Buddha decor and one of my favorite things:

A fully-stocked bar: Well...almost! I spotted this at 10 AM while we were about to shoot our TV Guide Fashion Team "What's The Fashion?" weekly segment and wondered if it's there "for show" or "for reals". I might have to return to find out!

What's In That Bag: A Cardinali sample

While waiting around for the crew to set up the shoot, I spotted several racks of clothing in plastic bags. Well, of course, I was intrigued. As it turned out they were racks of chiffon gowns, tweed suits and beaded-trim dresses from the Southern California (now-defunct) line, Cardinali designed by Marilyn Cardinali Lewis, who also is the woman behind Kate Mantilini's.

Sequin Heaven: Cardinali gown with a diamante neckline and sleeves (VERY heavy!)

In the late 1960s, Cardinali was featured alongside Norell, James Galanos and Geoffrey Beene in fine stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorf Goodman. Made from imported tweeds, laces, silks, Lewis’ Cardinali suits, dresses and gowns were worn by the likes of Marlo Thomas (for “That Girl”), Nancy Reagan and Betsy Bloomingdale. One dress that caught my eye was this one:

This silver and pewter lame plisse palazzo-divided gown ended up having quite a provenence: It was worn by actress Dyan Cannon on a "Very Important Date", her first date with Cary Grant. Check out the note on the dress bag below:

Below was another one of my Cardinali faves: A Peter Pan collared polka-dotted gown that SCREAMED late 60's-early 70's! I could totally see a fabulous actress pool-side at an A-list Bel-Air soiree wearing this. All that was missing from the bag--and the dress--was a STIFF Martini--and a cigarette perhaps!

Just another day shooting my TV Guide Fashion Team TV Show here in LA! Another reason why I LOVE LA! Fashion, Vintage and Hollywood A-List Couture!

Click Below for last week's TV Guide "The Fashion Team" Segment--from BLISS SPA W Hollywood--with myself, host Lawrence Zarian and Jen Rade: