Fun in San Francisco!!

There is always things to do in the big city. As we live in the suburbs, I always want to visit downtown San Francisco at least once a week.... for "fresh" air, probably not!! But for fresh vibes!!! {Yeah, that's it!!} 

 

I really like this Cocoon style Marni coat which is so simple yet quite a statement piece. 



Above left, at Bloomingdales. 
Above right, Pony hair ballet flats "Belle for Sigerson Morrison" 
Bottom: Madewell.com 

La Garconne (click link to see other style)

Haider Ackermann oversized shirt, Marni woo-felt coat, Marni pink cropped trousers, Alaia red laser-cut tote, Valentino rock studs taupe heels, Elfi Altendorfer jade 14k gold earrings. 

I am half way ready for winter, how about you!!? 
xoxo Rachel 

Trend Irrelevant, Fashion Connected!!

My friend, Elfi Altendofer, always makes gorgeous and bold necklaces! I couldn't wait to get my hands on her newest pieces!! ^^  I had her custom-make two necklaces for one with pink beads on safety pin and the other with yellow spacers. The outcome of the looks are intricate and one-of-a-kind luxury!

I always have my own interpretation of edge, fun and urban twisted look, as you know!

  Yu gave me the white butterfly patterned lace legging which is too tight to fit me but my solutions is have the legs cut-off and trim the edges as they now are my arm/leg warmers and thus the "bottom" becomes my "SHORTS" for this look!!!

Yellow spacers and pink,clear,yellow, blue beads, translucent glass-tube on big safety-pins spike necklace. 

Urban look 1.

1. Top: 

Max Mara asymmetrical tee

2. Bottom: 

sheered black legging with self-stitched emboridery 

lace shorts (cut off from leggings)

  

3. Accessory:

Elfi Altendorfer yellow spacer safety pin spiky necklace

Elfi Altendorfer pink beads small safety pin bracelet 

Free people metallic peach leg warmers

Chanel 08' large Rodeo drive tote (still my love~~)

4. Shoes:

Alexander Wang Abbey Gray sandal heels

A statement piece that differentiates you from anyone else!

Urban Look 2.

1. Top:
Theory black tee
Helmut Lang asymmetrical leather/jersey jacket 

 

2. Bottom:

Hudson black low-rise skinny jeans

3. Accessory:

Elfi Altendorfer fuchsia safety pin spike necklace

Hermes Croc belt with green/taupe buckle

Chanel 08' large Rodeo Drive tote

4. Shoes:

Alain wrap boots

Big and small safety pins intervening between each other!!


I love the strong contrast of Fuschia necklace and blue coated with Deborah Lippomann baby blue glitter nail polish. 

What's your fave. statement pieces?

Have fun with it. 

xoxo Rachel

Leopard Craze, Cable Knit !!!

Yu is the one who suggested that we should do a Leopard theme girls' night out and we DID!!!!!


Three of us opted for a leopard bottom half...while Ann and Pei choose leopard upper half!! ^^

(Left to right)Cathy: Both bag n' peep-toe heels from Balenciaga
Nicole Richie necklace


Me: Mango big cable off-shoulder sweater
Vintage loop sleeve cardigan
doodle print Skirt 
Gray Leopard tights
Designer Elfi Altendofer Vintage beads earrings + yarn wrapped loop earrings 
Alaia golden lace up sandal 
Chanel 09' cruise matte white reissue 227 


Yu: Dolce & Gabbana leopard polyester sweatpants w/ cuffs
YSL suede peep-toe sandal heels
Nicole Richie necklace



I have 2 ear piercing holes for each ear so I put on two earrings: one bead and one loop for each ear. 
To make them look like ONE in front!!! ^O^



Say "smile" ~



Got legs n' killer heels?



Balenciaga heels and that leopard leggings together paired to be a perfection. 



I probably should update my "autumn coat" post w/ this cape as well. 


Pei found the green/gray cape at Therapy store which priced at $150 ... fabulous for the price and for the look!! (courtesy pic. which means that's Cape isn't mine.)



Where does my cable look stem from?


Ah~~ 



How cozy the look is, eh?!


Hope you had fun w/ our leopard looks!!




Have fun. 
xoxo Rachel 

NOT All Camel w/ Marni Shearling Jacket Part ?? !!

I know a lot of you probably already take a good peek at what's for next fashion....s/s 2011. Stylists or buyers must be busy pre-ordering those hot-off-the-runway items for their clientele. Fashion is always ahead of our time, isn't it!!

Back in reality, we are just stepping into fall and winter and thanks to the weather finally cooling or chilling off I shall say. So, let's see some current trends, shall we!!? 

You must guess Marni houndstooth shearling jacket is my current fave. so yes, I can't deny it!!

Maybe I should tuck in that blouse properly..... Niel, my son, took the photos for me and he sure wouldn't notice that~~ ^O^

How about shoes?

You must again guess it right..... my Pierre Hardy platform sandal!!! Just go back to my posts and you will find that how many times I have wore them .... on the ground and underground... Oh, I mean to the beach side of Treasure Island! ^O^

Then what about other shoes!!? I mean boots!!

I don't know if I am a fashion victim for this kind of boots that I have seem them everywhere in the magazine and girls in street style shots on the WWW (world wide web).... it feels like a good-brain wash to me!! ^^ I want to get my hands on them!!!

A LUST! (Derek lam)

Another LUST! (Derek Lam)


Same boots in Black.

Just a taste of its kind (Kelsie $59)

Then I found this beautiful girl wearing Chloe's boots so effortlessly chic! I think this is by far the best look for this exact boots I encountered on the WWW.

A cherry blossom girl (street style). Adore that big cape on her!

Now I can't wait to give my new no-sweat boots a test-drive/walk!!

I wore Ralph Lauren tie-neck scarf as a belt!

 I love the good contrast of my cargo pants and this Kelsie boots.

My ODJ.

1. Top:

Ralph Lauren silk tie-neck blouse

Marni shearling convertible jacket

2. Bottom:

Ralph Lauren off-white cargo pants 08'

3. Accessory:

Chanel 10A Orange/Rouge reissue 226

Barton Perreria cat eye sunglasses

Elfi Altendorfer hand-crafted costume jewelry- vintage beads w/ Italian glass necklace

4. Shoes: Kelsie brown suede lace-up wedge boots

I have brown head to toe.... my hair to my boots!!

Finally~~

I have Halloween party at my house this Saturday and hopefully my DIY make-up would be a sucess. 

See you~~

xoxo Rachel

Vintage Beads Necklace by Elfi Altendor!

I could never get enough of this green/jade color. 

"Paris" Vintage Acrylic beads, Lucite and Italian glass beads, Sterling silver cable chain and ball magnet clasp!

The exquisite necklace and earrings are handcrafted by my beloved costume jewelry designer: Elfi Altendorfer.  Soon she will travel back to her hometown: Austria and couple other Europe countries for her jewelry show.  Therefore, I had to visit her and her "gorgeous pieces" before she is gone for a while. 

No, I can't wait for her coming-back and I am glad I didn't!!

Ah~ the backdrop painting is at some marketplace in Venice~~ Soon I will be there!!^O^

Where would be your next vacation destination?

xoxo Rachel

Kron BY KronKron-- THE RED!

No, I am not a mean girl...haha.. 




Have a good evening!!
xoxo Rachel

Jewelry Trend for 2010!

The Accessories trend for these couple years are 3B's - Bigger, Bolder and Better. However, the classic and traditional look is still forever demanding in the influx of dramatic statement pieces from the current market. 

I found an article talked about accessory trend and would like to share w/ you all. (source: squidoo.com)

My friend, Elfi, an active interior designer who is also an accessory designer. I recently custom ordered two pairs of earrings in order to pair two necklaces I bought earlier from her. You can always find chic and one-of-a-kind accessories w/ her and she follows closely w/ the hottest trend in Europe.You will never have to worry about wearing an outdated accessory in public. ^^

Austria jewelry designer: Elfi Altendorfer

You can click the icon above to know more about her and her beautiful pieces. She takes order directly from customers and charges way cheaper than buying from stores.  Have something in mind? You definitely should give her an email!!! ^^

Africa White turquoise spike necklace.

You have seen the necklace but I just had earrings done to complete the set!!

 
Those pretty Swarovski earrings are my new faves.

It is always a great idea to layer two similar necklaces for a more dramatic look!

I love the smoke/grayish/yellow crystals mixed w/ all kinds of purple crystals!!

 Did you see those 3 tiny beads at the bottom of that smoke/yellow tone round Swarovski crystals earrings? 
It takes her almost 3 hours for making 1 earrings like that intricate!! 

I think someone asked me about the nail polish I applied way back. Here it is: Suede (matte) in charcoal from O.P.I.

I am going to wear these to join our gals' movie night of Sex n' the City II tonight!! ^O^

Have some fun on Friday night!!

xoxo Rachel