Now and Later Style...continued.....

Textured velvet and rich hues are symbiotical. It makes a perfect look for fall during transitional season. Obviously, I couldn't get enough of red all year round and thanks to the current red rave, why not dress in red and enjoy the good luck!    

I know, maybe I should have set my house in Moroccan style such as.....

walking down this arching ceilings and colorful tiles..... or..

drinking exotic fruit juice with all my lovely girl friends at this fire pit!!!!! 
pic. source:(hyperlink) 

The inspiration of my look comes from this mirrored hairband. 
{Pei, I am glad that I bought this hairband, so exotic!}



There are pleats everywhere on me. 





Max & Co. deep purple velvet button-up shirt (past season), metallic burgundy pleated maxi skirt, Hermes Orange Collier De Chien, Ann Tylor brass bib necklace, J crew triangle  dangled earring, momo's March full sun bracelet, Lanvin leopard happy sac, Kron by Kron Kron shoes 



This is my new acquisition by Catherine Malandrino bought at Outnet.com. 
{I need to alter the hem to slimmer fit.}  

Picture credited to shopbop.com

Read for a color-block fall??!!
xo 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 

Layer the Brightest Colors From your Wardrobe!!

You don't have to worry about harmony or not, basically, bright color blocks would work great in any form. The key is to keep them segmented!! Torso, upper arm, lower body-hip, neck,........wear your most luxe. colors like the way of doing a body anatomy!! 

Sound wired?! It really works!! ^O^

pull down sweater...






Or fold up sweater to reveal more skirt... different silhouette would make your bright color look even more fun!!



Vintage teal leather/suede dress, Max & Co. lime green sweater with zipper, London Fog black patent leather boots

The thoughts of death toll would increase up to 10,000 in Japan filled me with dread. We family had contributed small donation toward Japanese people and I am thinking of donating more to help. At least I can do!!

Meanwhile, just read about the news of food contamination by radiative, Milk and Spinach probably should be eliminated from consuming recently. ... I know, it probably is irrelevant since we are buying spinach and Milk from local...but just the thoughts... again,  scares me!

Give your help to Japan!!

xo Rachel 

Before Mustard!!

Three of us family bought a new pair of sneakers last weekend except hubby and Ilona. Niel and I needed very much as we play tennis and I use my shoes a lot for Zumba and other work-out activities. 

Lululemon underpants + Rebook ReeZig.

When I browsing today's Satorialist "On the Street....London Color Story, London"  post, I realized that I have the same color mood for outfits as people in London.... Teal blue and Mustard yellow. Except I didn't put those two colors in one ensemble but now I have the inspiration!! ^^

Monday 

Tuesday as Today 

1. Top:
Boss orange mustard turtleneck
Michael Kors rollneck sweater


2. Bottom:
Mandarin and General washed satin pull on pants

                                     

3. Accessory:

white leather sash as belt

Proanza Shouler ps1 clutch

color block socks

4. Shoes:

Pierry Hardy platform sandal 10' 

Gone for Lunch at NM.

Have a good day!!

xoxo Rachel