Transitional Looks: Wear Classic look, Sweat-pants and Full skirt.

Peachy nude and Wheat color combination are just so soothing, aren't they!?

Korea local-made bat-sleeve shirt with shoulder appliqué, RLX (Ralph Lauren) wool sweat pants with ribbed hem, Christian Louboutin patent heels, Hobo International printed python clutch, G-shock swatch, spike bracelet, Ben Amun (link here) multiple bead necklace 



This outfit was wore on Saturday when we took kids to ice skate..... it's cold in the ice ring, thus, a scarf is a must!!



I wonder if airlines can provide a lounge inside the cabin and I bet this aviator chic sofa would look really cool!! {On top of their sexy and pretty flight attendants, they might boost more on their business as well.} 

When black and white ensemble fail to impress myself, I'd pull out my full skirts during this transitional season. They are classic and forever stylish!! 

J Crew striped tee with shoulder appliqué, Mcginn halter deep-V vest, Agnes' b full skirt with symmetrical pleats in the center, reverse colored polka dot socks, H&M loafer heels, Betsy Johnson pearl earrings, Prada s/s tortoise sunglasses, Chanel rhinestones and pearls necklace, Chanel 10 brown two tone tote. 




I love this halter vest for a dramatic and fun look in the back. 



The socks has a subtle hue and that amusing miss-n'-match polka dot design. 
{Looking for things like this can jazz up your simple look.}



{Heidi is so in love with her Missoni for Target skirt.} 


Find something fun for your wardrobe without costing you an arm and a leg. 
xoxo Rachel 

Strong Hues for you and your room!

This season's runway looks are full of colors, everyone can bravely work themselves with one or many color spectrum as a statement look. {Yes, regardless the body shapes.}  While color-blocking is more like a body-dissector look to me, those strong hues or even the subtlest pastels certainly is fun to dress in. 

I am painting our last spot in the kitchen (the soffit, to be specific) "green" {I will update the look next week.}. Then I will work on our master bedroom where I don't understand why the he** the builder builded such a small walk-in closet at the first place!! But before that, I might just apply this whimsical wall paper on the wall against our headboard to update its look. 

(C'est Magnifique Wallpaper from here)

I love ombre' color scheme so I even have our duvet cover in that style! 
{Bedding, Anthropologie shams, decorative tubular pillows, William Sonoma Home rectangle pillow,  William Sonoma Home satin ombre' duvet cover,  Yves Delorme embroidery white flat-sheet}

Imagining I am Pocahontas singing on bed with hair flowing.... {I don't know why...but I'd want to give the bedding an objective.....lol} 

I feel like having a good dream on this bed~

(Both pic. are from Anthropologie.com)

Aren't those dominate colors looking so harmony together?



Love the look of a pair of loose-fit and soft pants tucked inside the boots!
pic. here

My ODJ
Haider Ackermann silk oversized button-up shirt, Catherine Malandrino pleated pants, Proenza Schouler PS1 clutch, Prada LTD 2011 s/s tortoise sunglasses, spiky bracelet, Elisabeth Cole 18K dagger necklace, Club Monaco bracelet, Momo's March wooden beads bracelet 

WIth Christian Louboutin Christian Louboutin Pigalle Plato 120 Patent White



With Louis Vuitton Suhali leather sling-back heels


Never need to worry about ironing after a hump day, it is almost weekend!! ^O^
xoxo Rachel 

Innocently Materialistic!

No, I am not looking for an excuses for my recent purchases but Yes, I am talking about how I cherish friends' gifts that I had to show them my gratitude through wearing their gifts along with my ensembles ASAP. 


Aren't you so excited to see friends make good use of whatever stuff you bought especially for them?!! I would and I definitely want them to know that they and their gifts mean so much to me. 


Therefore, I am innocently materialistic while showing off those pretty things. 

Ben Amun triple chained beaded necklace (gifted from Cathy), Christian Louboutin heels, evil-eyes bracelet, madewell knotted bracelet, J crew black threaded crystal bracelet, momo's march wooden beaded bracelet 



This Prabal Gurung black sheer shirt becomes my classic and fun piece.  



{Cathy: As opposed to wearing the necklace mysteriously in a tribe look, I hope you'd like this one as well.) 






My Outfit Du Jour


 1. Top:
Prabal Gurung sheer bottom-down feather front/cut-out shoulder shirt (past season)


2. Bottom:
wide pleated hight-waist skirt made in France(thrifty store find)


3. Accessory:
Elizabeth cole dagger Swarovski necklace
 Ben Amun beads necklace
J Crew vintage studs earrings
multiple colored beaded belt (bought in India)
Azzedine Alaia laser cut-out tote 
yellow opaque tights
green socks 


4. Shoes:
Christian Louboutin Pigalle Plato 120 Patent White 11' s/s 




{PS. I have been asked/stopped by people who are wondering if I was carrying a puppy in my Alaia bag three times already.... Err,... }


Love in Summer!
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 

Procurement!!

Yes, this Proenza Schouler PS1 large Mauve satchel is procured with a good deal of 20% off! It is shipped in a super sonic speed from Italy after I posted its picture couple days ago.

For some reason I love to pair green with white which is the same philosophy I'd pair blue and red together.

Head to toe impromptu again...I didn't notice until Pei pointed out that each color, pink, green, and white is coordinated with each other in my whole outfit...no wonder they go so well with each other!!

My instinct, it must be!! ^O^

 

This is the real color of PS1 large mauve!

• Never miss good eats... Macaroon inside Ferry building.
• Cathy, Pei and I went to Jewelry trade show in San Mateo today. 
• Left below: A pic. of Tony Lindsay and me .... hopefully I get to see the final animated production of his MV soon!!

This was the shooting for Tony Lindsay's single album "Fun in the sun" yesterday near Ferry Building.


Today is Heidi's picture day for her dance recital on 6/17!

I even do Chantecaille Emerald eyeshadow and YSL yellow nail polish to match the bag!!

My Outfit Du Jour

1. Top:

Hugo Boss pink shirt 

floral print cropped top {I got this in ROME more than 10 years ago}

(all past season)

2. Bottom:

Marni 09/10 cropped, textured pants

3. Accessory:

Proenza Schouler large Mauve PS1 satchel

Crazy dog beaded necklace (bought at Bettina in SF city)

4. Shoes:

Christian Louboutin Pigalle Plato 120 Patent White

Have you found your pink?
xoxo Rachel

Never Engender Ennui On Your Look!

If you love feeling comfortable of yourself, don't wear just sweat pants, try washed-silk pants instead.  

If you love looking posh in shirts, try a bow on the neck!

If you absolutely feeling no sense of fashion, try matching color suiting look ... at least for now when it is the TREND!! 

I am digging in my closet to create new looks and I think I am even ready for this fall..... 

{Geez. I had too much food for lunch today... I swear I buttoned the last two buttons on my shirt this morning.... lol.}

Metallic silver shirt (I cut off 1/3 sleeves of the shirt for a face lift.), ribbon tie, Rock & Republic wide leg jeans, Christian Louboutin heels, Hermes Rubis Lindy 30cm, Chanel sunglasses

Elisabeth Cole 
24K gold-plated 
Single Octagon Dagger Necklace with Swarovski Crystals
{ A very happy find for $88 }

Both right, left looks are taken from Oscar de la Renta 2011 pre-fall look. (Style.com)

Vince light gold sequins cropped (box) top, Vintage find in ROME gold tulip leg high-waist pants, Christian Louboutin Pigalle Plato 120 heels


Have fun in GOLD!!
xoxo Rachel 

Positively Elated!!

Cathy and I drove up to SF city in such overcast weather today. But we are lucky as it turns out sunny and nice after some rain!  We didn't have any objective about whether we want to shop or eat or just browse stuff in the city.  A random trip up to San Francisco just to be away from the suburban. lol. There are lots of pre-sale going on in most stores and we are merely gathering ideas of "summer white" theme for our girls' night out on Friday!!!!

See, "gathering ideas", and we end up not buying anything!! Everything looks great in Zara but I think I have enough inspiration and can make lemonade out of lemon just from my own closet!! lolololololololol.....

(right below: buffalo bone(?) carved earring bought in Kauai.)


Did you see all those pretty bright colored envelop clutch + shoulder bags?


I am only trying Coral here... I had the green one and feel absolutely elated!!

My Outfit Du Jour

1. Top:

Tsumori Chisato paw striped tee

Vince bright orange cropped tee

2. Bottom:

Tsumori Chisato cat dot harem pants

3. Accessory:

ADA leather color block belt 

Buffalo bone carved earrings  

Brass metal necklace (bought at Aqua in London)
Chanel 08' Rodeo large perforated tote

4. Shoes:

YSL 09' runway elastic platform heels

&

Christian Louboutin Pigalle Plato 120 Patent White

A little pop of Orange color makes the whole outfit much more of a summer fun!!


A much relaxed look with Christian Louboutin heels. 
(Thanks Cathy for taking those pretty pictures for me today.)


We also had a girls' movie night out for "Thor"!!  (pic. taken from the movie)

Go watch some action movie!!

xoxo Rachel