LIttle Baubles From BCBG GENERATION!

Couple days ago, Pei, Ann and I were shopping in Oakridge Mall down in San Jose! All we are looking for is little baubles to accentuate our looks even more and Ann is looking for dresses suitable for her work. 

You know, it is always fun to hang out with your gals and as a matter of fact, it is a great way to de-stress and stimulate your brain to release happy hormone ...... which is a fact according to my research!! ^O^ 

BCBG Generation peach/nude wedge $88 (comes in pale green and ivory color as well)

BCBG Generation Floral print frame $15 
Francisca earrings $14  


My current fave. hooded earrings in silver/baby blue with beads and nude/gold with tube beads.


Squared frame sunglasses (left) BCBG Generation ;(right) Karen walker Dandy tortoise!


A big brim straw hat for coming up Kauai trip next week!!~~~~ 

 On me:

H&M jumpsuit, Linda Loudermilk organic bamboo blazer, Chanel 11A Rouge Fonce 226 reissue


Exercise, eat healthy and fight hard to delay aging!!
xoxo Rachel

(PS. Please join us for Skin Detox - A Perricone $150 or less Giveaway! You know how easy to win and how badly you want it!! )

(PSs.  I experienced Fraxel treatment for my face last week as you might notice the slightly redness on my face.... I will tell you more about it later on! ^O^)

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Ball, Janae C SAJ to rcheng
Jul 28 (6 days ago)

Hi,
I just ran across your blog while I was searching for pictures of people wearing their leather jackets. After skimming some of the posts I must commend you on your personal style. While many of the outfits wouldn’t be my style, I love the way you put pieces together to make them your own. You definitely provide inspiration to develop one's own personal style and individuality instead of looking like a fashion clone. Have you ever done a post on your closet? I would love to see how you manage all of your clothing…and just be nosy as to what’s in your closet lol

P.s. Your kids are too cute!

I am so happy to receive such joyful email which also gives me motivation doing what I am doing!! ^O^

Except I don't recall I have a general clothes sorting methodology to share. Maybe in the future I will have a BEFORE and AFTER renovation pictures of my closet.  Friends know that I have a tiny walk-in closet. The size doesn't make sense in our house but enough is enough.  I often walk in my closet and go through my things and fold them, divide them, count them..... and donate them...like spring cleaning except that I do that like at least 5 times a year to avoid any overflow to my children's closets. I am not sure if that almost becomes some kind of life "meditation" to me. As you see, I am almost on top of things about all the pieces I keep.

The dress and the cardigan looks like a cut-out piece in ONE top.

Dress: Linda Loudermilk organic bamboo dress w/ organza back
Cardigan: Jamei Chen (陳季. 敏) Taiwanese designer cropped cardigan w/ satin bow tie
Accessory: 

Hermes white CDC w/ gold HW

Jil Sander cutout platform heels

Karen walker Dandy sunglass

haha.... funny look!

Jumpsuit

KOI jasper cape

Minnetona fringe boots

cashmere blend knitting scarf

MY ODJ!

Karen walker orange tee

Ports 1961 sequins cardigan (second hand find)

Diesel low waist white flare jean

Converse sneakers

GOT STYLE?!!

xoxo Rachel

travel Log at Lembang and Bandung in West Java!! (Day 3)

6/26/2010

We are heading back to Jakarta today.

Kids enjoyed a lot of horse rides in this trip.  They can even ride horses around the neighborhood at where we stayed. Labors are cheap here so we want to take the advantage of that too! ^^

A nice look-out from the complex where we stayed!

The last destination is De Ranch where kids enjoy outdoor adventures and adults can also enjoy local treats and feet massage by some kind of electrical fish which electrifies your feet!! @@

De Ranch at Lembang!

Kids can experience lots of adventures.

I am giving my BUTT a horse massage. lol.


DH and I had a wonderful time w/ his whole family!!!

• Marc by Marc Jacobs tee
• Mphosis lace shorts
• plum leggings 
• Chanel 226 matte black reissue 10'
• Chanel rose flip flop 10'
• Karen Walker Dandy sunglasses
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I am glad that I brought over my super big straw hat w/ me in this trip..otherwise I will have to do IPL or Fraxel facial treatment when I am back to USA!!!!! ^O^

After almost 4 hours and half driving back to Jakarta, we had an in-house service of family photo shoot at DH brother's house.

What a trip and thanks to DH's brother and his wife for arranging this whole family trip!!

Rachel

Travel Log at Lembang and Bandung in West Java!! (Day 2)

6/25/2010

Tangkuban Perahu Crater - The beautiful Crater in West Java

 (credited to visitmycountryindonesia.blogspot.com)

Marc by Marc Jacobs t-shirt 
Mphosis gray cropped pants
Karen Walker Dandy tortoise sunglasses
Chanel 226 matte black reissue






Sulfur lake



Volcano 



Here is much cooler on the mountains so you can see the street vendors sells accessories to keep you warm. 



The intricate patterns on those carved wood formed naturally in the mountain.



We have to walk UP to the mountain to see the sulfur lake. 



Half way there.........

Here we are...my reward for myself.... a clay spa treatment for my feet. 

I am waiting for the clay to turn WHITE and then I can wash it off in the HOT HOT HOT water. 



You can tell how hot it is by the steam.




Everyone enjoys a dip or two! ^^

Off we go for an energy packed lunch... I thought we are going to eat steak, roasted chicken, cheese fondue, or even burgers.....to replenish ourselves. ... but the truth is:.....

The candles are there for keeping flies away, not for a romantic purpose. lol 



I can't quite get used to the taste of west Java and had to run to Starbucks for scones and latte later at night. lol. 

After lunch, kids play at Kid Jones Park! Niel, Abby and Ilona love all sorts of flying fox and seem can't get enough of that. 

Go, little rangers!!



Niel looks like a real "superman" there... ^^



This is such an unforgettable experience for Abby. 



Even Ilona is not afraid of flying fox!



Go, go, go, Niel!

I even ride flying fox (for adult) w/ Ilona before we are off for dinner!


We then had dinner at Paris Von Java Shopping Center which is quite a nice place to shop and dine!

Irina handmade dolls.



Some Indonesia ethnic fabric made bags. 



Yes, I bought some bags and belts.... for souvenirs again... to bring something back for my gals! :) 


I thought I would be exhausted by tomorrow w/ such intensive fun packed trip.... but I didn't ^O^. 
Stay tuned for more fun at West of Java!!
xoxo Rachel