Chanel Over Hot Trend 2011 , Stripes!!

High fashion apparel meets consumer-friendly pieces which always result a great impact on any look!!! You know, diversify your wardrobe to make it easier for you to do mix-n'-match!!


Chanel's collection is covetable while you can always find Zara's piece has fabulous design and affordable price. You can't go wrong with either one let alone mix-n'-match both together~~ Ah, no, I am not affiliate with any of those brands. ^O^


Inspired by runway look, I always came up with my own interpretation!! You can, too. 

Isabel Murant 



Moschino
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Jil Sander, Prada, PPQ





Marc Jacobs, Tory Burch, Sonia Rykiel



Issey Miyake, Wunderkind, Versace



Proenza Schouler, Prada, Celine



Junya Watanabe, Jeremy Laing, Haider Ackermann 

Jason Wu, Clements Ribeiro, Aquilano e Rimondi
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The hi-lighted brand names are the looks I love the most in each category. Whether it be  sporty stripes, skinny stripes or wide innovative stripes from Marant's collection, sure they all become an inevitable fun and classic new looks for the beginning of each season. ^O^

My ODJ

1. Top: 

Zara quarter sleeves stripes shirt

Chanel Shanghai collection 10' jacket

2. Bottom:

Joie flared leather shorts

3. Accessory:

Ann Taylor bib necklace with crystals

Falke vertical striped socks

Chanel 10' brown/Maroon tote (bought at Italy)

4. Shoes:

Alein wrap boots (bought from Pixie Market.com)

Got new stripes!!???
Have a fun weekend!
xoxo Rachel 

Stepping into 2011!!

I probably can start to lay out my new year's resolution!! ^O^

Each Christmas, no matter what, I'd like to buy a Christmas cake to celebrate w/ family or friends. It doesn't matter if the cake is Bûche de Noël or simply has "Merry Christmas" frosting to represent Christmas. 

This year, I bought a Princess cake which is a true Scandinavian cake w/ custard, raspberry filling. I never had Princess cake before and trust me, it is delicious!!!

Princess Cake (You can change the top Almond flavored skin to be PINK....a great birthday cake for little girls!!)

My dearest friend, Isabel, came visit her family here in bay area. Whilst shopping, she bought this "I-so-wanted-but-couldn't-find-it-anymore" 2010 engraved ornament for me!!!

 Ah, I am so touched that she even remembers it!!! ^O^

What else I have been busying for these holidays except for resting and partying at friend's place?!! 

Hand-made gift bag decorating!! I guess I was really bored at home and I found some scribble, scrabble to jazz up an otherwise too plain gift bag. ^O^ 

You must know OWL is my favorite animals of all kinds and I stick w/ it....my friends well know about it and thus OWL becomes a starting point whenever they need to find a "personalized gift" for me. lol

There, a sweet owl night light gifted from Ann.


Sonia Rykiel knitting doll. 
 Such a signature rainbow pattern from Sonia Rykiel!


Chanel Shanghai collection 10' jacket

I have noticed that I barely wear my London Fog rain boots this year...even it pours these days!! I know, I kind of getting bored w/ the seem-to-be cool and functional rain boots look now. The rain boots look has been overwhelming since last year and wherever we were in Italy, everyone wears plastic rain-boots too!! 

Alternatives? Patent leather!! I dug out my old Christian Dior quilted ankle booties these days whilst there is rain.  I had DH compliments on them and he couldn't even remember that those are OLD 08' pair!!! You know, while I am up to wear the hottest trend to go out each time, DH appreciates most when the times I do wear the most comfortable and easy going look of outfit. ^O^ 

What can I say!!! Most men don't really appreciate HIGH FASHION as much as we women do!!

Max Co. halter denim dress, Falke socks, Dior booties and Chanel Jacket. 

When I am lazy, I put on one-piece dress for a easy but still pull-together look!

I have so many plans for next year 2011 and I am sure you are too!!

Write them down and have a good rest of your holidays!!

xoxo Rachel