Gift Giver!!

I certainly can't slow down myself and mind the house especially during this holiday season. I am out and about shopping for ornaments, birthday gifts, Christmas gifts.....and simply get inspired by everything on the street!

I also certainly am inspired by Londoners and Italians' style while traveling. "Fun" is the element in their most ensemble and I notice almost everyone, man or woman, wears scarf. In my opinion, the right scarf is an instant STYLE-UP-DO!! 


For me, it is easier to spot a real Londoner.  While in Italy, it is hard. I do have the chance to snap photos when I saw a good ensemble worn by pretty woman or man, but .... you know...... &^%$##@**..... it would take me a lot of time just to ASK then explain WHY!! 
*sigh*...maybe I should learn "May I take a photo of you and your pretty outfit for my blog?" in Italy before our next Europe trip!! lol.

I was on London tour bus and snap this photo. I found this cute pompom scarf very fun and look all so match with this woman's contrast stitching trench coat and her gray cap!!

I promised one of my fellow blogger/reader, Erica, that I'd give her my special gift from my trip. Then, there are also so many other gifts to prepare, matters of style, taste, budget, ... all have to take into account. I think I still have time~~~~ 

A great gift? What do you think? 
Lotta Djossou, Paris
(Swedish designers, established in Tokyo company)



Mouse ballerina necklace (Paris)

Then here is me dressing all up while doing my gift shopping. People asked me "What's the occasion?" "Are you attending a party?"


Why? This is just my look for today!!...I answered.

I found this golden wide leg, kind like scallop shape 70' pants in a vintage shop in Rome. The owner liked this pants very much and he asked me to send him a photo if I had an outfit for the pants. I am glad that I dug out something in my closet to match up w. this pants for a start. I think I am going to do couple looks w/ this pants and send photos to him once I gathered them all. So maybe you will see my photos in Rome while you traveled there in the future. ^O^

Boho style, Victorian or my style!



You can tell that I love this Zara top for its versatility that I couldn't think of a reason to give it away. 

Zara top, vintage Escada knitting cardigan, 70' Golden wide leg pants w/ scallop trim, vintage 05' Gap big brim hat, Max Co. black leather belt w/ flower applique, Louis Vuitton 06' runway clutch, Chanel 11' Cruise pearl brooch, Alaia golden lace up sandals.



The pants looks like a skirt from afar. 



I switched light gold brooch w/ my friend as she wants this 11' cruise pewter/dark silver brooch.  
Now I found out everything is so coordinated ....gold brooch, gold pants, and gold sandals. ^O^



Cathy and I are all so hungry after shopping around..... we decided to dig in a nasty hot dog~ ha~


What's in your wishlist?
xoxo Rachel

Do you think it is Boho Look or A Bit of Everything!?

I didn't forget that I should choose 7 blogger to pass onto the scrap reward and 3 to Over the top reward. I am glad I can pass onto 10 total blogger but I wish I could pass onto everyone I followed!!! :) The fact is everyone is doing great editorial, and I know I am mesmerized in those beautiful picture from all over the world!!! Oh, hope I don't sound so mawkish there. :P

But I promise I will do that tomorrow!! :)

Again, I think I bought enough clothes for this season. If there is anything catches my eyes during the sale, it could be redundant!! I must bear what I had promised today!! Oh, that doesn't include SHOEs or BAGs!!! hehehe...

My acting class finally finished last Saturday. I think I am going to the one which is close by San Jose to continue the journey of my inner-self-exploring!!!

Ok, back to my ODJ.

I think the whole silhouette is so satiable just by looking at them hanging on the rack. I am especially happy about the outlook of pairing 2 necklaces together!! I feel that I really exhausted the usages of those baubles to the max!!

I put together an ensemble for DH for today and we shopped for a polo shirt for him at Ted Baker in Santana Row. While we were shopping, kids have our 2 Iphones to entertain themselves. :)

I wish they are this focus when studying. hha...


This cute carrier caught my eyes in Ted Baker's store.



This necklace is from Anthropologie which I think is best suit for thinner clothes.

BR ivory plastic necklace has more depth which I think is great for thicker clothes and even all year round;
Anthro. necklace looks almost like it's attached on my top (it is a skirt but I wore as a tube top).


I like the black wrists part which looks like I had cuffs on.

My ODJ.

1. Top:

• asymmetrical cut floral skirt w/ lace trim (wore as tube top)
• Lucca Contour black n' taupe two toned long cardigan
• et Vous rabbit fur vest

2. Bottom: gray/slate leggings
3. Shoes: Manolo Blahnik brow studs boots
4. Accessory:

• Anthro. necklace
• BR necklace
• Faberge' LTD enamel cross necklace w/ ruby n' Swarovisky
• Hermes Gris T. 35 cm Birkin
  

If my upper body's clothes is busy enough, I'd like to balance it w/ either bare legs or just leggings at bottom.


My mom gave me this asymmetrical cut skirt 2 years ago which I wore it ONCE when I was pregnant w/ Abby. :) I am happy that it is no longer just a skirt and somehow I adore its intricate patterns a lot.


Abby wore rusty rose blouse from Jacadi (I think they ran out of business in bay area!!!!), Stella McCartney for GAP kids pink tutu skirt, neon pink tights and sneakers. :)

Oh, I must say if you girls don't own any fur coat yet, maybe it is time to indulge yourself one. It doesn't have to be real fur as long as you like it!!! :)

Have a wonderful evening!!