Now and Later Style...continued.....

Textured velvet and rich hues are symbiotical. It makes a perfect look for fall during transitional season. Obviously, I couldn't get enough of red all year round and thanks to the current red rave, why not dress in red and enjoy the good luck!    

I know, maybe I should have set my house in Moroccan style such as.....

walking down this arching ceilings and colorful tiles..... or..

drinking exotic fruit juice with all my lovely girl friends at this fire pit!!!!! 
pic. source:(hyperlink) 

The inspiration of my look comes from this mirrored hairband. 
{Pei, I am glad that I bought this hairband, so exotic!}



There are pleats everywhere on me. 





Max & Co. deep purple velvet button-up shirt (past season), metallic burgundy pleated maxi skirt, Hermes Orange Collier De Chien, Ann Tylor brass bib necklace, J crew triangle  dangled earring, momo's March full sun bracelet, Lanvin leopard happy sac, Kron by Kron Kron shoes 



This is my new acquisition by Catherine Malandrino bought at Outnet.com. 
{I need to alter the hem to slimmer fit.}  

Picture credited to shopbop.com

Read for a color-block fall??!!
xo Rachel 

Timeless Chic!

I lost couple pounds over the weekends...probably just water detention on me is now GONE.  It seems a bit loose on me when wearing this Burberry Prorsum rivet-embellished sheath today. .... Thinking of alternating it or not? 

I love the hot pink lip trend and have been wearing hot pink lip color quite often these days!! 

How about you? Orange or Pink? Pick a side!! ^O^

YSL #11 fuchsia!










                 

Rock a summer sheath!!
xoxo Rachel 

Keep it Short or at least Fun-Pattern!!

I finally feel that we are at the same page as 2011 f/w runway show!!  As right now the temperature dropped and I gotta to wear warm coats again. I normally have a strong cold-resistant threshold but better keep up the strong immune system cause' friends around me are having serious flu going on one and another!! ><


I love cropped jackets, pants as well as my ever-growing-so-slow short hair style. I am keeping myself so amused just by going through those outfits I put together!! And I have a very consistent style.....heels, heels, heels, if not, wedges! ^O^

Marni 10A houndstooth shearling cropped/upside-down two-way jacket

I bet you can't even count how many patterns on me here~ ^O^


My ODJ


1. Top:
Humanoid orange long sleeve tee
Marni 10A


2. Bottom:
Lilith cropped tartan shorts w/ big pockets


3. Accessory:
San Diego hat co. lace/striped hat (bought at Whole Food Market)
Lilith no toe dots socks 
Celine cream boogie tote 


4. Shoes:
Kron by KronKron shoes


Beauty tips:
NIA24 sunblock + Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer SPF 20 
Deborah Lippmann gray nail polish
Anna Sui orange blush 
YSL 29 Fuchsia lip stick 
YSL NEW 11' 42 light fuchsia lip gloss

You know, I have a thing buying my hats at whole Foods market...and San Diego hat company makes great design and priced at a reasonable deal!!
Buy local and support local business is the least we can do!! ^^






Patterns can never be outdated, go have fun yourself!!



2009
Are you stocking up basic items for this Spring/Summer yet?!
xoxo Rachel 

There is Always a Way!!

I have always found a million ways to wear my clothes or to carry my bags but I also have some friends who seldom wear/carry their luxe. clothes or bags just to keep those things fresh and new in the closet!  ^O^  Even so, there is one thing that no doubt we are in common;  We evolve styles from every single way of our lives as well as from each other's.  Aren't we just the luckies gal friends on earth!!!


Hope your friends share the same passion as you!!

My rocker chic feminine look. 
Tips, try a scarf as it seems always almost tie every piece together. 

On me (both), Tsumori Chisato cat's face dot harem pants. 





Beige blazer is every outfit's perfect match!!

My ODJ.


1. Top:
J Crew beige/nude school boy blazer (2011)
Geo. print tank blouse (on sale at Anthro.)
2. Bottom:
Tsumori Chisato 
3. Bags... BV as always in these days. ^^
4.Shoes

Kron by KronKron shoes. 

Style your friends if they look up on you!!
xoxo Rachel 

Raspberry Red Chameleon n' Chanel!!

 I said that I'd dress up in colors corresponding to those on Chameleon I saw.  Here I am.

Chie Mihara cut-out boots (past season)


It is chill in the morning so I can bear that big collar, BLOODY red sweater.


(Pardon my NG tights. ^O^)


It is getting too warm at noon and I had to shade off that sweater.  Accordingly, change the heels. 


Kron by Kron Kron. shoes

Do you like RED bag?


See you tomorrow. 
xoxo Rachel 

NEW Nude Face For A/W.

I bought this Giorgio Armani lipstick 08/09 cruise.



I always liked FUR but never know fur collar could be so versatile. 

We went all the way to Science Museum in SF city on Sunday. I didn't check the battery sack on my camera until it rans out.... pardon the pictures as they were from my I-phone!

Make great use of your clothes, and they are going to last couple seasons until you get rid of them. 



I am not sure why Niel looks so grumpy there~~



I am feeling kinda ROCK-n'-ROLL because of that chain on my belt... ^^


My ODJ. 


1. Top:
J Crew pattern shirt
Zara tan top
DVF (Diane Von Furstenberg) wool beige vest
2. Bottom:
Max Co. cropped drop-crotch pants
3. Accessory:
some brand of chain belt
Some brand of tassel earrings 
Proenza Shouler mustard PS1 clutch 
4. SHoes:
Kron by KronKron shoes



See, I never re-apply my lip color so I never finish any of my lip colors......


You know, a guy w/ tattoo all over his arm complimented my Kron Kron shoes in Science Museum's Cafe, and a woman said that I smell good (I wore Hermes Kelly "cachet" sample from my SA ^^)......since when people all become fashion critics in SF city!! lol. 





This is the most beautiful/colorful chameleon I have ever seen so far. 
You know what, I got so inspired by his/her intricate color palette and I think I'd dress accordingly of those colors in the future. ^O^


Who says that you can't have more than 3 colors in one outfit!?! Those golden rules are not so suitable anymore. lol


What about TIm Gunn's new book of "Gunn's Golden Rules"? I am definitely a follower of his philosophy: Make it Work....just about everything!! ^^


Have a great Monday. 
xoxo Rachel 

Hot in the air!

It is 104º F here in San Jose today!! HOT HOT HOT > <.....Scorching hot!! But since I am staying IN most of the time, I am glad that I didn't have a heat stroke even in my leather shorts today!! lol

Ann Taylor bib necklace gifted from Ann. There are tiny rhinestones and it looks incredible precious!
(SOLD OUT!!! ^O^) 
I love brass baubles and they are great to jazz up any kind of looks. 
I think Ann Taylor is doing not bad in business from swinging back to profit this season at their retails. 


I had purple eyeliner today. 



I don't really like to display my necklaces on a rack or anything, I'd rather store them inside the drawers. Just a few of my fave. I'd hang them on my vanity desk to keep my room look tidy. 



Isn't that a gorgeous thing or what?!


No, I don't want to wear boots or anything seems COOL today even w/ leather shorts.
Something Kawaii it is. ^^ 


I bought this lace bat-sleeves jacket in Taipei and I am so happy w/ its look and good price. 
It is made in Korea and these days most of Asians raved about Korea's culture, music, and styles...everything!! 



Rrrr,... almost twisted my neck there. 


Yu gave me this distressed lace "leggings" but it is so tight that I barely wear it pass my Bu**.  Therefore, I made it as leg warmer or arm warmer w/ elastic bands instead. 


My ODJ. 


1. Top:
Free people tube bra
Mexx sheered navy shirt (bought from Taipei, way back in 99')

2. Bottom:
Joie high waist leather shorts


3. Accessory:
Ann Taylor brass w/ crystals bib necklace 
Distressed lace leg warmer..(by me)
HoBo International distressed suede messenger bag


4. Shoes:
kron by Kron Kron 



W/ necklace and o la la ~ my complete ensemble. 

So, we are slowly renovating our Pergo floor to hardwood inside the house.  But mainly, it is our two bedrooms downstairs are given a face-lift first. Next? Should be our tiny closet!!

The warm color of this Maple "Mirage" hardwood flooring gives Ilona's room a very hospitality look. 

Ilona normally climbs onto her bed to nap in the late afternoon. But she still sleeps w/ Abby upstairs during the night. 


Sweet dream,  my little princess!!
xoxo MOM

Fun Tartan, Little Fun Lace, Mild Make-up and BIG Fun Attitude!

I particularly like no-eyeliner look of smoky eyes so I did it again. ^^

source: Luck Magazine. 


Bobbi Brown Taupe (upper eyelid) + Mac Gold (lower eyeliner)

2010 A/W Trend! Inevitably we will see some things again and again every year..... While I browse through Lucky mag. my eyes were drawn by this classic and simple cape.

(left below) The camel cape w/ brown trim is by Lauren Moffat. 

 Navy w/ red trim is so fun and eye-catching too!

She also has this timeless tartan textile outwear and skirt available on her website!

Lauren Moffat's design is simple yet classic.  You can also find unexpected colored textile which she made into fun skirts and dresses! Her pieces give you both Vintage and Modern look in one. Find a chance to visit her blog, would you! ^^

Inspired by her pieces, I dug out my tartan dress which I bought last year. It is so cheap that I didn't realize it is very much for "teenagers".....until I read the label. I didn't even know about the movie "NEW MOON" back then. lol. Well, I adore the pattern so much therefore, here it shows again!

This look was created last year and I had 2 dresses underneath w/ a wool vest on top...it was COLD!

You see, the tartan/plaid pattern is so classic that you'd never get tired of it! 

Original Post: Back to fashion lace leggings.

Now DH and I had caught up w/ this series movies too. ^O^

1. Top: 

HM lace w/ butterfly sleeves tee

bp. tartan dress
HM double breasted navy jacket

2. Accessory:
Flying Lizard Design necklace and "S" "R" monogram heart necklace

studded belt
studs earrings

FALKE stripes tights

Chanel black matte reissue 226

3. Shoes:

Kron by KronKron

Kron by KronKron heels has matching stripes w/ FALKE tights. 

Since "Lace" is still BIG this A/W 2010, here is another look I wore on Friday to SF city. 

1. top:
Lace long sleeve tee Target.com) 
Neil Barret sheer voluminous blouse
Diane Von Furstenberg beige wool vest (08')

2. Bottom:

Joie black jester silk cargo pants

3. Accessory:

Hermes Gris T. 35cm Birkin

Hermes earrings (I took off horn)

Orange Boss gray scarf

4. Shoes

Hermes Kelly riding boots 

NOW, GUESS WHAT!!!? You tell me!! ^^

Have a fun Sunday.....

xoxo Rachel