The hunting of RED Chanels!!!

Patent Classic medium (L) and Patent Reissue Large w/ Ruthenium chain (R). 

$3700 (L) and $3400 (R)!! @@ 

They both are still TOO small for my mom's needs!

They are equally pretty but depends on how you dress up w/ them. 

$3500 Classic Jumbo in Dark RED; the color didn't come up right. 
It is, in fact, darker than the picture shown here. 


Caviar classic jumbo is my MOM's first choice but I have to figure out if she likes this DARK red!!!

Chanel's new collection did little to revive my waning interest in buying those insanely priced RED bags. Even if I do, it is for my MOM. :P 

Where I have been?

Hermes!!!!

 

I don't know what got into me that I was drawn by the pattern of horses' print in camouflage colors so much.  

ON me on Saturday.

1. Top:

(inside layer) Lilith checked apron cover-up w/ pockets

Max Co. reversible two colored tank sweater

No brand taupe long sweater vest

2. Bottom: 

Lilith Graham Tartan slacks w/ pockets

3. Accessory:

Elfi Altendorfer's purple crystal necklace

Chanel Rodeo Drive large tote in Perforated leather 08' 

4. Shoes:

Michael Kors eyelet oxford lace-up boots w/ velvet ribbon tie

In the city, you can always pile on clothes layer by layer and skip the jacket if you forgot!

What's so interesting about the pants is that it has side buttons and you can leave it for big voluminous look or button it up.
Plus, the classic tartan prints and color allow me to wear it all year around in the bay area. ^^


 200 million fragments tweed jacket
Anne Valerie Hash Pink/taupe brogues
Lilith no toe socks
Chanel mini black caviar flap
Reversal wearing Max Co. tank sweater.

In the suburban of North Cal. layering is not required in the current season but jacket is always great to have in hand for keeping-you-warm in the supermarket and looking-stylish when you are out.

Have fun the rest of summer.
xoxo Rachel

Random Diary... A day in the SF city!!



A hip boutique in SF city-- Metier!!

A yellow scarf!!! 
Mine is a bargain $19.99 from Anthro. but this one is silk mixed w/ cashmere.....$129. I'd go for a Deal then. ^O^

They also carry Isabel Marat collection. ^^


I like the flow or ripple-like looking of Renee's cardigan. 

Have a restful Monday at home!
Shall we!!? ^^


xoxo Rachel

Fashion = Dessert !?

Those yummy macaroons are made by mixing up different kinds of tea w/ other flavors. 

Pink, purple, black and brown (caramel) macaroons. 

Yellow, red and light brown macaroons.


White macaroons are made of Morocco mint + green tea flavor!


Aren't those colorful macaroon looking adorable n' delicious lining up here!! ^^

Thanks to the FOOD industry, I'd pick up whatever delights me at the first sight w/o worrying much of going wrong w/ the choices. 

However, the vagaries of fashion industry would confuse people so much that I sometimes have a hard time understanding the aesthetic underpinning for such a so-called fashionable statement/looks. Ah, perhaps I would categorize those as the eerily work of art to me!:P


Today is the second day as we family are back in USA.  I am trying my best to help my kids cope w/ the jet lag. There are a lot of summer activities awaits for my kids starting next week so I have to make sure they are ready by then!


What's the plan to keep them awake during the day?


Sunshine!!! ^^


A lot of sunshine will keep them awake so we went up to SF city this morning. 

My ODJ. 


1. Top: 

• Vince tank top
• 20,000,000 fragments tweed jacket w/ blue trim

2. Bottom:
J Brand skinny cropped jeans in Khaki 


3. Accessory:

• Sonia Rykiel Swarovski crystal owl brooch as necklace
• BR gold studs belt
• Lilith brown stripes scarf
• San Diego Hat co. tan knitting cap (bought at Wholefoods Market)
• G-shock (orange face) watch (bought when I was in college..... :)) 
• Chanel matte black reissue in 226 

4. Shoes: 
Chole tan/nude ankle wrap flat

w/ Tom Ford Jacqueline style sunglasses

w/ Karen walker Gee Gee in Milky Pink

And I like the unexpected KW pink sunglasses better. 

The shade is actually very dark and you almost can see that brown hue in this wine Christian Louboutin Bianca 140 mm heels. 

This CL Bianca I picked up this morning will never be my first choice if I ever saw her on the shelf. But w/ the sale price and surprisingly elegant and cheerful look than black ones, I'd go for this pair as my wardrobe staple. 

This pair has similar color as YSL's new fall patent wine/purple pumps. 

W/ my ODJ, nice looking. I think!

Ilona is very hyper when we were in SF city.  

She started dancing on the sidewalk when she heart drum/music people played by the street. 

Now, would you please excuse moi!!

z..z...zzzzzz.....zzzzzzzzz

xoxo Rachel

BACK TO SUMMER.... Maxi Dress!!

Jonathan Saundres 2010 

My favorite!!

Top shop Unique 2010

This was YESTERDAY!!

• Rubbish purple tank
• Lilith gingham purple/white cover-up w/ two pockets
• black sheer vest
• Y-3 runway red sheer maxi dress
• black sheer tights
• Y-3 sneakers
• Marc Jacobs white frame aviators

I always like to tighten a knot for that Lilith cover-up. 



Double poses w/ my Ilona!! ^O^



Gotta Maxi!!!?

Sheer and Crab!!

No, they are not related to each other at all!


Aren't these Ted Baker little coin purse w/ snap-closure cute or what!!

This is the little CRAB I was talking about! A cooked one! ^O^

I never thought a sheered dress/cover-up could make this military look so macho yet fun at the same time.  Those sheered dresses/cover-ups are so versatile.  I had a red sheered dress from Y-3 runway, but I always wanted one w/ buttons all the way down like this. :)............... I am blathering here..... hah.........

I personally think a sheered something or even a veil kind accessory can be a wardrobe essential if you know how to style them!!

pic. source 裝苑

My ODJ.

Here I piled up 4 necklaces, vintage silver chain, Fallon spike necklace, mini brass disc (Anthro.) and Flying Lizard Design turquoise.

1. Top: 

• Lilith polk dot sheered dress
• Vince box-shaped shirt

2. Bottom: Dolce Vita jeans legging w/ holes

3. Accessory: 

above.

Chanel 08' large Rodeo Drive tote in perforated style

4. Shoes:

09' fall Proenza Schouler platform cap toe pump w/ wooden heels

I deliberately mis-placed the buttons on the dress to create drapes.

Now, are you convinced to get yourself a sheered dress!? ^O^

Tomorrow we are cooking beef noodle soup... Stay tuned!!

Please don't forget the GIVEAWAY..........

xoxo Rachel