Colorful Stripes!!

I bought this rainbow-colored striped tank from a boutique called 'SWAY" in Santa Cruz!! It is only $20, the best deal for the hottest trend ever. ^O^

This seem-to-be cropped striped tank is a perfect match for this HM high-waist crop pants. 


The back view of this tank is very alluring~~ 


("Bianca" is the most comfortable and elegant looking heels among CLs I had tried so far....oh, other than "simple" pump. )




 This aged used-to-be blazer from Zara now a "vest" still have my love!! ^^

Don't forget my previous post of $100 SHOPBOP GC giveaway!

xoxo Rachel

Red + Purple, a Suit -for a Good Fortune!!

I really like this shade of RED.... and surprisingly, this new acquisition of HM high waist fold-over pants has an identical red as my old ruffle-collar coat. They are meant-to-be!!

I am still quite not used to wearing hairband...it turns out I pull it down on my neck and work it into a necklace. ^O^  


What happened later on in the afternoon?
My friend saw me pull it back on to my head and asked..."it worked both way????" (she did't see me wearing as a hairband at the first place.)
haha......... I said, "no, it actually is a hairband but I am tired of adjusting it all the time so I pull it down on my neck. :P 


My ODJ.

1. Top:

Dries Van Norton 09' int-jet print blouse

2. Bottom:
HM fold-over high waist pants 11'

3. Accessory:

J Crew chain hair-band 11'

Chanel 10' Rouge/orange caviar reissue 226 (not show here)

4. Shoes:

Chrisitan Louboutin violet platform 09'

This HM red pants has a superb tailoring...a great budget for $49.95.



Very red, very bright, and a very new year style! :) 


Finally, I went to Nordstrom to pick up my Burberry Prorsum stretch linen sheath ...can't wait to wear it on Sunday!! 

Saturday, I'll have a small Lunar New Year party at home and all my guests should arrive w/ something RED as I requested for their dress code. ^O^


 Have a fun super-bowl weekend. 
xoxo Rachel 

Refined!

Never thought the winter shadow could be so vivid and slender ~~
no bundle up if I don't have to!! ^^


hum.... I need to take a closer photo to show you Oscar de la Renta earrings.... 
they are huge and they are my ideal statement earrings supposed to be.

You know what's so great about living in west coast/California per se?
You can mix n' match all the clothes altogether all year round.... 
(Oh, no, I don't think I ever wear fur during summer just yet, that's for sure!!! lol.)

My ODJ.

1. Top:

Y-3 Charcoal quarter-sleeves turtle-neck

Lace blouse (bought at Anthro. )

et Vous rabbit fur vest (bought at Pairs 08')

2. Bottom:

Marni gabardine trousers 10' winter edition

3. Accessory:

Oscar de la Renta sapphire earrings

sapphire floral ring

Hermes ostrich belt w/ golden textured buckle

Ivory no-finger gloves w/ studs (you can buy them at shopattherapy.com)

Chanel 10' Rouge/orange 226 caviar reissue 

4. shose:

Christian Louboutin Bianca burgundy kid 140

That's a silly smile of me!~

I think I should find something in Vegas for my dearest darling~~ 

I shipped Christmas gifts to my parents back in Taipei and they told me that they are so happy to open those gifts!! ^^ (That made my day too!!)  

 

How about you, did you find something special for your loved one already?

xoxo Rachel

Earthy Tone.....Skate Fun.....Kids Play-date!

Note: Please join our beautiful accessory GIVEAWAY hosted by Laura and Me. 


Niel's teacher told me that as far as the social aspect is concerned, Niel needs to have a play-date. I guess she really doesn't have any idea that HOW many play pals that Niel has outside the school circle. He is so blessed in that aspect!!!  


I'd assume Niel probably told his teacher that the reason he missed TWO of his presentation assignments at school is because he has so many extracurricular activities after school.  And on top of that he also WISHES he has more time to play w/ his school-mate. 


Well, Well, Well, kids these days are smart!! Way smarter than our time that they know their responsibility and they also know how to TALK off their duty!! ........ for that, I remind myself to make sure that Niel has to take consequences for not doing his homework and to make sure he knows the school work is No. 1 priority no matter what!!


Today is my daughter, Abby's playdate that we all go to Cal. roller skate for the very first time. For me, it is my first time in USA except for doing ice-skate couple times before. It feels like we are back in 80' when I was at school in that old looking pair of roller skate. ^^ DH and I take the chance that we had a romantic skating date...while kids are watched by other parents. 

Aren't they two the prettiest princesses!!!?



Ilona: I want Daddy!
Rachel: I know... please don't move otherwise I am going to fall... I am scared too! lol.
(I am obviously a rookie in skating that I can only skate forward and that's it!!)


My ODJ


1. Top:
J Crew mustard turtleneck
Ralph Lauren brown leather vest
et Vous rabbit fur vest
Marni 10A cropped shearling coat


2. Bottom:
Max Co. green w/ sheen cropped pants


3. Accessory:
Chanel 2010A Rouge/Orange reissue 226 
Barton Perreria cat eye sunglasses 
No toe socks from Lilith


4. Shoes:
Pierre Hardy brown/green platform Sandal 2010A 



No, we are not dancing or doing hip hop anything ~ (the moment before I hit my butt HARD on the floor!) :(


The reason I wore fur and shearling is because I thought we are going to ice skate....(I never been to this Cal. skate ring place before.)



Look after I shed off fur and shearling...which is more like I living at current temperature! 
(Oh, well, but you know me, I'd wear little during winter and then dress up a lot layers in a sunny day!! haha.....^O^)




Enjoy your rest of the weekend!!
xoxo Rachel 

Upscale Your Wardrobe!!

My friend, Isabel, and I were talking about fashion the other day...... about how to upscale your wardrobe from certain designers w/o looking like you are wearing a uniform.  While she is so crazy about Marni that she'd buy couple pieces from Marni every season to mix up the look to be her own.  Brilliant ideas, isn't it!!

Me? 

I am loving Missoni/or M Missoni and I start looking into more affordable pieces from their collection.  To get me start and at the same time to upscale my wardrobe w/o piling up so many fashionable pieces that I'd want to give away when they become past-season.

Cathy's little son.... so cute....and shy!! ^O^

I don't think I ever come across this fun yet elegant striped wavy design from either M Missoni or any other designer.

 MY ODJ

1. Top:

M Missoni dress 08' 

M Missoni sweater 10'F (found it at Loehmann's ^^ The sweater is a perfect match for the dress...they are even the same colored pattern. )

 2. Accessory:

DKNY knit socks

Chanel 10A orange/rouge 226 reissue

3. Shoes:

Chanel 08' camellia satin heels


The scallop waves on the sweater adds a subtle whimsical feminine look to this M Missoni.

Almost Halloween~ Let's warm up!!

Go upscale your wardrobe!!

I am going to tell you my 20 MUST-HAVE items in the wardrobe soon.

xoxo Rachel

Bring "IT" on!

I love prints just as much as I love to mix prints/patterns all sorts in one outfit.

Fear not, be stout!! I have The Leopard Print, the embroidery Pattern, the Quilt, the patched Ruffle and the studs all work harmony together!

 

All the rich texture/prints in subtle color palette.  

My ODJ 

1. Top:

•  SportMax short sleeve patched ruffle blouse
• Vintage find: contemporary sport-wear of Millard Fillmore quilted jacket: altered as cropped/puffy-sleeves 
• no brand Silver embroidery bustier

2. Bottom:

Dolce&Gabbana leopard print pencil skirt

3. Accessory:

Betsy Johnson pearl earring w/ checkered bow

Chanel 10A Rouge/orange 226 reissue

4. Shoes:

Christian Louboutin 09' studded booties

Finally I break into this CL studded booties that it no long "bites" my toes!!

I always find a way to maximize the wear for every single piece in my wardrobe. 

I'd like to carry this 226 Chanel reissue as a clutch.

I have almost done decoration of my house for Halloween party and I have also came up w/ a "character" for my costume. ^^ 
Can't wait for the party comes!

Have you decided a character for Halloween yet?

xoxo Rachel

Sheer in RED!

All of a sudden I am loving in RED so much ever since I bought that Chanel bag ~~~

My ODJ.

1. Top:

Wolford black sheer body suit

Y-3 runway sheer maxi dress

Some brand green knitting tank

Zara big knitting long vest

2. Accessory:

Max Co. wide black leather belt w/ floral applique

Chanel 10A Rouge/Orange reissue 226

3. Shoes:

Alexander Wang suede combat lace-up boots 09'

I don't know what I'll do w/o inspiration from other street style!! ^O^

What's your recent inspiration?

Have a good Monday for a start!

xoxo Rachel

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

What a Day!

Hope it won't be long before Niel figures how to get on the bike w/ balance and completely rides alone. We went to Fort Mason, Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco. The weather is so nice and warm that we forgot it is almost October.

My ODJ


1. Top:
Zara pink layered ruffle tee (past season)
HM drape front short sleeves jacket


2. Bottom:
Max Co. cropped pants w/ pleats


3. Accessory:
some earrings (gift from Irene)
J Crew sequins belt
Chanel 10A Rouge/Orange 226 caviar reissue 


4. Shoes:
Manolo Blahnik d'orsay pump

Son, I hate the sun and my hand is sore....but I want you to know that "Riding w/ 2-wheel bike is so fast and fun!!!!" ^^


At Crown Crumpet English Tea Room. 

Doll: "Don't dare to smother me because you know I am prettier than you!!!" lol


Treasure Island
Dragon Boat Festival



Paddlers Only booths!






No. 4 is still ahead...



See how fast No. 2 is catching up~



The rest.... (Go, Go, Go!)



No 2. is way ahead of every other boat at the end. 



The dragon boat festival is held till tomorrow (Sunday). Go have some fun!!
xoxo Rachel 

RED All Over!!

I was talking to friends about the new Chanel 10A Rouge/Orange reissue the other day but seems no one would believe that this RED is taken on an orange tint. 


So here is the proof under white, florescent light. 

(left) 10A Chanel Rouge reissue/ (right); 10A Chanel Rouge classic jumbo

Now, do you believe me that MY new reissue (left) has that orange tint underneath!!?



J crew military inspired belt. 





My ODJ. 


1.  Top:
 Ralph Lauren w/ scallop trim knitting cardigan 
2. Bottom:
HM high-waisted rusty color of big pocket cropped pants
3. Accessory:
J Crew belt
Anthropologies mini disc necklace
Chanel 10A rouge caviar 226 reissue
4. shoes:
Alexander Wang Abbey gray/blue high heel sandal 



Finally I scored this A. Wang sandal heels in a sale price. 


Enough RED, that's change to my other OLD love of Chanel then. ^^
xoxo Rachel