Everyday Stylish!!

Weekday look 

BCBG black tee with lace trim, AllSaints grayish black knitting maxi dress, Opening Ceremony crochet leggings, J crew military belt, leather Converse with DIY studs, Chanel garden tweed 11' , Chanel sunglasses, brass necklace, lotta djossou Paris bird cuff

Today as on Saturday 

If you ask me what's the difference of my looks, I'd tell you, "my hair"!!  I have a more relaxed mood to do my hair extension during the weekends as opposite to the weekdays. lol. Ok, that sounds just lame, well, the point is no matter what day it is, you should always try to look into your best and have a smile on you!!

Wishfully my bang is long enough for me to do braiding.... well, if not, I just have to pin it all up.... ^O^



My ODJ 
J Crew metallic sweat shirt, Kapital black cotton jacket with attached scarf, yellow harem pants, banded heels, wool loop earrings, purple feather clip, momo's march sun-beam bracelet, madewell braided bracelet, Club monaco bracelet, Chanel 08' Rodeo Drive in perforated metallic black 





Big kisses to dearest hubby who pulled over our car on the road side just so he can take photos for me as my requests!! ^O^

Travel in Rome ~ Keep the Style, Keep the Attitude!!

Day 4 and Day 5 in Rome, we continue our Journey to walk every inch of ancient Rome. Niel, Abby and Ilona are very excited whenever there are steps/stairs and big open space for them to run around, and to chase each other. ^^ 


Kids are simple, they will have fun just like that!!! 


Day 4, we went back to Piazza Navona again to visit the shops. 

Now this Kapital blazer + shorts becomes my signature look in Rome, I love it!

This shop has pretty blown-glass accessories and Murano is the special glass only made by Venice. I wish I can carry some chandelier home.... 
We are going to visit Florence in two days and hopefully we can make a trip to Venice.



 Rome designer: Patrizia Pieroni. There are only 1 store in Rome and 1 in Paris. 
That lovely frame bag is about EURO 495. 

 Missoni green/brown collar w/ zip-pull, Isabel Marrat pull over, Joie leather high-waisted shorts, black tights, DKNY socks, Kelsie lace-up wedge, brown distressed messenger.



I tried on this Vintage dark brown back bag, do you think I look "stylish"?
... but when did I carry back bag?



Do you notice that we almost buy new shoes for kids during our trips? hha... Like Mother, like kid!! ^O^



Camper Rain coats...little souvenirs for kids. 



The rain boots to the far right has rubber, leather and inside faux fur lining...how luxury! 



The very first time that we had Chinese Food in Rome. They don't have much exotic food there.... but kids love pizza and pasta so it is not a problem when it comes to meal time!


They have their school work to do everyday (school required) which I think is wonderful. They will remember their Journey better when write it down in words!!



Did you see my new boots!!? 
From ethic(I took picture the other day in previous post). 
It has gorgeous moss green + taupe leather and suede and faux fur lining inside!!
Euro $120!! Fab. 



Panthon. 



You can't miss Fontana di Trevi when you are in Rome. 

Last day/Day 5 in Rome

Like I said, cotton blazer + shorts become my fashion staple here in Rome. The weather is nice and even it is rainy and cool, you won't feel slightly chill and uncomfortable at all. Except rain sometimes do get you nerve when kids are getting tired!!

Everyone has their new THINGS on!! I have my new Gap hat, Abby has her new down coat, Ilona and Niel has their new Camper boots. 

Kids are happy as they run all over the place inside the Colosseo!!



DH and me.



Finally DH's most want visit 




Unexpected encounter.... black cat inside Colosseo!






Ethic boots, lovely color, warm lining makes them a perfect boots walking in cool and rainy day.



Santa Maria Maggiore at Esquiline Hill (this is almost another side of Rome that we haven't set our foot at.)



Chinese food again~~ :P 



Let's call it a day ... my feet are sore..... 
Piazza de Popolo!!


Stay tuned~
xoxo Rachel 

In London~~ stay tuned!

Day 1 in the airport to London
mission: TopShop n' find out all the major shopping streets.

Gray/mustard tartan Poncho coat, tweed bermuda pants, black turtle neck, black tights, Kelsie brown lace up wedge, Hobo International messenger bag.



The first day that I already found out all the high end departments stores, Moschino, Chanel, Hermes, Stella McCartney, Max Mara, Burberry (It is omnipresent in every corner of London. ^^)...etc. location.

Topshop beaded short n' Kate Moss for topshop necklace. (NOW under my possess.)

Day 2 in London
Misson: Find out all the landmarks... London eye, Tower bridge, Tower of London, Big Ben, Westminister Abby, House of Parliament, .....





 
No, it is NOT THAT cold if I can wear SHORTS in London. ^O^



Apple store is even bigger than in California...



BIg Ben!




Tower Bridge.

I want buy something "local" so off I go to Carnaby st. after done today's mission. 
I found "Aqua"!  

Left: ALLSAINTS SPITALFIELDS (Brocade leather tailcoat in SMOKE) 
Right: Aqua Couture (bodice dress in orange/pink) (My possess)



Some metal necklaces.. Love the free style urban looks. (My possess)



Dinner at close-by restaurant... Cha Cha Moon. 
The taste is not bad at all and all at a very reasonable price. 






This little Alley lies small shops (vintage store) and some nice restaurants.



Anthropologies here in London has quite different merchandise from SF.


I also found this very cool store, AllSaints SpitalFields!!! 

There window displays all kinds of sewing machines that I thought it is a fabric or cloth shop from afar!!



Boots are all so urban slouchy look. 






Nice pieces of baubles. 






Day 3 in London
Mission: British Museum



It is only 7 AM and we walked to find a diner for our English breakfast. 


My ODJ.


1. Top:
Isabel Murant pull over
AllSaints SpitalFields smoke brocade tail leather jacket
Marc Jacobs beige coat 


2. Bottom:
Preen leather/polyester pants w/ studs ....(PS, my rear is really chill because it is only polyester at back..^O^)


3. Accessory:
metal necklace w/ pence, Swarovski, feather (bought at Aqua but I need to find the designer's name)
distressed bag
Boss gray scarf
y-3 hat


4. Shoes:
Givenchy 09' boots w/ chain



Kids are all so nosy....they are probably suffered from being bored (waiting for the gallery to be open) and jet lag.....so do I. 



I really adore the tail of this AllSaints leather jacket.... so much of "Shakespeare looking"!



It is not even 9 AM when we arrived British Museum that I decided to read Fairy story to Niel and Abby whilst we wait for the gallery open at 10 AM. 


You know, we only in the British Museum for hour and half, kids became tired and bored that we decided to ditch out touring! :P



This is then what happened around 2:30 PM that everyone seems to be defeated by jet lag. We went home for an hour nap after lunch.~~ I said, only an hour!! ^O^



Outside the natural history museum. 
We almost walked every corner in London... ^O^



They even have Melissa shoes for children available. 



There are so many different styles of rain boots, flat tall boots and as well as Melissa's rubber shoes. 



We all ride on Ferry Wheel in the evening.... DH and I were so sleepy that we hoped that we can sleep right inside the capsule!! :P






London's night view is amazing!!


Ah... I think I am too tired now...that I should go to bed cause' we'd catch plane for Italy. 
See you.


xoxo Rachel