Inimitable Style- How to accessorize leather accent!

Everyone has different wardrobe, don't we!?  Say, even we are given the same wardrobe, the chances of choosing the same outfit with exact same accessory would be pretty slim... or I bet it is almost impossible!!! Agree?! 

My ODJ


1. Top:
Merveille H. sheer chiffon blouse 
Elisabeth and James ruched sleeves blazer


2. Bottom:
Zara cropped pants


3. Accessory:
Korea local-made leather collar with beads 
Chanel 08' multiple resin/stones star brooch
Chanel Fantasy Garden tweed reissue with charms 11' 
Lotta djossou Paris brass bird cuff 


4. Shoes:
Anastasia Bice leopard with mint-colored bow heels 

{No one can peek through this black Victoria Secret strapless bra underneath my blouse...it is so secured hugging on my chest.} ^O^

{I feel like putting on rabbit ears on my head here...... hum...must be the black collar.... lol.......}

I believe this should be the same bra Victoria Secret or le Mystere worn by Olivia Palermo. ^O^
(pic. source)

There are still couple more revamps needed to be done around my house but one thing at a time! A friend of mine, Isabel, suggested that I should tone down my apple green wall since my house looks pretty Hollywood glamorous with its dark brown/black hardwood floors and white stairs/white kitchen cabinets. However, I have a different approach! I love that bright green and bright orange that I'd do anything to save that strong energy to make it work in my family room. 

This is the green rug I just purchased and hopefully it works as I imagined!! ^_^


I love to find hidden treasure and great designer deal for home on Joss&Main on-line private sale! 
(You can register through my blog roll on the right..I found my other two mirror film wall cone there too!!!) 



I am such a colorful person ..... 



Let's see in the future if designer Jill Rosenwald's apple green rug will tie my family room   with that big green wall against our TV together. 



{Well, I cheat... I didn't wear that Anastasia Bice leopard heels as I know I am going to walk around more than 2 hours I can bear in that Barbie sexy heel. ^O^}

t. babaton camel cape (Made in Canada); Korea local leather collar with beads; Club Monaco leather bonnie bracelets 

(Compatibly, my black leather collar and camel cape would make an even more fierced look.)

Love summer, love birds!!


xoxo Rachel 

Updated.....

A total dress up from previous very casual outfit!! 

Christian Louboutin heels + Chanel 11' Fantasy Garden tweed bag with charms 

Fringe Rave.... 

When I was in our Taipei trip last week, couple of my friends wore fringe tops/tanks and I thought it is such a fun look. They are not such a bold dresser comparing to me but I guess as long as you get the flavor of wearing a particular kind of style, and be comfortable in it, it doesn't matter what other people think. 

Pic. taken from Allsaints store in San Francisco. 

Chanel Tassel coat + Garden tweed = Divine 
(Whowhatwhere.com)







Moooi design 

{Light shade Shade D70: Semi-transparant Mirror Film Shade, Metal Frame Structure} 



I found another two wall cones which has similar ideas/design as the shade from Moooi to match up the look along my stairs. 


 Next.... shall make fun cookies with my kids... ^^
xoxo Rachel 

Happy 4th Birthday, Ilona and So-Long my friends in Taiwan~~

I guess until next year, I won't be able to see many of my friends. One of them is moving to New Jersey and the other one is moving to Vancouver in Canada!! You meet new friends, and you miss old friends along the course and that's life, isn't it!!?

CAFFE' MIO costumed-made this Cinderella Cartoon theme cake for Ilona. 

{Big thanks to my friend, Fiona, who tells me this wonderful cafe shop in Taipei. And they made this theme cake requested by my daughter, Ilona, possible and successful!! Another thanks goes to Mandy who reserved Grant Hotel for us so my friends can all gather there and celebrate Ilona's birthday with us. I love you, all my friends. }



There are 4 glass heels represents Ilona's 4-year-old birthday!

Gotta love the punctilious details of this Cinderella theme cake. 

{I actually went back and forth to the bakery for this cake 3 times just to make sure the theme will be well-interpreted before my Korea trip. } ^O^

My trophy this Asia trip { After scoring Hermes' Orange CDC at Korea airport and Chanel garden tweed bag in Taipei, I think I can pack and go HOME... }

Speaking of being punctilious, I know that I like to criticize about everything in general. However, I think I am merely being a punctilious person that I set a higher standard to myself and in life.  On the other hand, friends all know that I do give positive and constructive suggestions when it comes to friends asking me for advice. 

{I am squeezing 4 gatherings in these last two days in Taipei.... }

Count my blessing and you should do it too. ^_^
xoxo Rachel

A Gambit!!

The moment I posted a pic. of my new Chanel baby on FB, hubby texted me all the way from Indonesia!! ^O^

Hubby: .. ... Did you just spend on a big item w/o discussing with me? How much is it?

Rachel:... hum.. oh, yeah, THAT! (CHANEL BAG) It is about $4000. BUT I SOLD A CHANEL BAG too, remember?! @@


Hubby:................{Silence}!


Rachel texted back instantly: I love you!!


Hubby texted back: I love you too!!!


Rachel.... happy as a clam!! lol... 

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Today, hubby took kids to the bookstore while waiting for me to be done at salon. 

Hubby told me that in the bookstore, Ilona holds a toy in her hand and says: "Dad, do you remember that you said I can buy a toy like this?" {Ilona says it with a big smile on her!}


Hubby: ...... no, I didn't say that!!


Ilona: ....hum,... then Grandpa said that I can buy this!!


Hubby:.....*&%%$*)>>...... lol.{Silence}

So, would you say "like Mother, like daughter"!!! However, Ilona's gambit didn't get her a toy today. ^O^ 

 

My ODJ

1. Top:

Marni gold dress (past season)

2. Bottom:

REDValentino high waist jeans 11'

3. Accessory:

Marni horn floral necklace (past season)

Chanel garden collection reissue 11'

4. Shoes:

Prada gold strapy sandals

The tailor on this Marni dress is magnificent!!

Thanks to my friends, Mandy and her hubby, who treat us a total fun day in Grand Hotel!!

xoxo Rachel