Transitional Look --- Neon bright boyfriend cardigan!

My Outfit Du Jour 

Korea local brand sheer two tone dress, Vintage Lactose (bought at urban outfitter.com) neon green boyfriend cardigan (here is a similar with neon trim), (here is a lovely peach colors), washed, distressed white jeans, HoBo International printed python clutch, Hermes 2011 Mykonos Lizard CDC, Hermes Nomade watch with orange belt, Prada cat's eye tortoise with carved frame sunglasses , J Crew vintage inspired stud earrings, Melissa suede with curved heels (past season)

See, sweater doesn't have to be heavy and dark.

Pile or not pile since orange and blue are perfect together already. 

{PS. Do jump-squats which strengthens your thighs and stretches your legs at the same time. But remember, always light on your feet to protect your knee when landing on the ground.} 

Winter is the prep time for spring/summer's show time. 

Don't be lazy, do your squats!!

xoxo Rachel 

Travel Log at Lembang and Bandung in West Java!! (Day 1)

24/6/2010


We are heading to Bandung in West Java w/ hubby's whole family for a family vacation, including both our parents, big brother, second brother, third brother and their own family!

Yes, it is kinda of a tradition of hubby's family that they welcome their family w/ their whole heart.

I went for a swim before heading off. 
Now I can't imagine how much weight I have gained for eating all the tasty food after this trip. ^^
Luckily, we are heading back USA on 6/30 and the first thing is to work on the ideal 6 pack of abs back on me!!! ^O^



The air pollution and traffic is horrible in Jakarta .....which means the traffic in LA. is not so bad after all!! lol
Do you see "the bed" underneath the big truck?......That's NEW for me!! ^O^



I am sure the grayish sky is not fog above Jakarta but @#$%$#*&^.... and we are over the mountain for some fresh air. 

After unpacking, we go to our first stop and the first activities....SHOPPING!

A Shopping center at Seanyan city.

You can find some international brand names which made locally in this shopping mall at Seanyan city,but rejected by the carriers and thus sold locally. (kinda illegal) It is not a very big shopping center but you are covered if you are hungry during/after shopping!

I bought couple cute earrings.....for souvenirs.  I will let my gal friends pick whatever I bought in this trip since I can't seem to make my mind what to bring back to USA. 



Those are all Marc by Marc Jacobs t-shirts.






(the back of t-shirt)



I bought a lot of those Marc by Marc Jacobs shirts. 
Aren't they cute!!


Those are the counterfeits which I didn't expect to see.....but there they are!







Geez...... it is cute but fake. (I don't own nor buy any counterfeit. :))

After done shopping, it is time to please our taste buds and stomach. We reserved the restaurant in "the Valley" where you can also reserve houses while staying at Bandung. 

Outdoor sitting where you can overlook the west of Java. 

The night view.... Ah~ I miss SF city even more!!


They have kids toy rides surrounding the outdoor sittings where you and kids both can enjoy a lovely night!

inside the restaurant 

My favorite dish...Soto Ayam which my mother-in-law taught me how to make it already!!

Not so much of a exotic palate???!! 
Not a problem!! Simple fried rice for my Dad.

Such a lovely night for hubby and me.....big thanks to 3 helpers whom hubby's family brought over!!  We could enjoy our dinner while kids also being taken care of!!


First night staying at West Java..... more to come. 
xoxo Rachel