Quality Time w/ Family at Burlingame!

You know, there must be a lot of moms who thanks for technology just as much as I do too....  ^^

Why?

When we are on-the-go, Iphone and I-pad are our life-saver, literally!! 

Those cartoon movies or games are just a-touch away and they keep my children entertained while I can speed up or enjoy a little longer doing whatever I am doing. 

We went to Burlingame city this weekend and we had a wonderful time there... high fashion and high technology.... I mean APPLE store where my kids can enjoy playing the latest games on i-Pad. NOW, whenever I mention there is an APPLE store in certain area that I am going to, I can see my kids' eye lighten up.... cause' they know, they wont' be bored anymore!!! lol

Gymboree where my kids can watch some cute and educational TV in the store. 
Abby found it~~ ^^

Apple store.... We 3 girls love the no-brain game.... haha.... Marble Mixer!!

This harvest furniture store has this cute and vintage looking mini mannequin which is a perfect alternative to a accessory rack/hanger for your necklaces.($38)



Children's wear: Baby Contour. 



Ralph Lauren has been a long time fave. brand since I was in high school. 
Their clothes are classic and sophisticated yet so feminine if you pair it right. 



Do you remember that I have this leather vest w/o pockets from 3 or 4 seasons back....
I love it and it is one of my wardrobe staples! ($498) 



I talk DH into buying this 4 pockets cardigan... I love the fun look of those pockets and I know it is another wardrobe staple for MAN. ^O^



I create this hallucination look of a pair of over-the-knee leg warmer + mary-jane heels =  FAB. BOOTS. 





1. Top:

• Brown cropped turtle neck sweater
• Tsumori Chisato pink puff-sleeve blouse

2. Bottom: Orange wool wrap skirt


3. Accessory:

• Proenza Shouler PS1 yellow clutch 
• Argyle pattern tassel belt (bought at India)
• Free people pink/nude/coral leg warmer 
• gold tassel earrings

4. Shoes:
Chanel 09' runway pink tulle mary-jane heels



I had that brown cropped sweater and orange wool wrap skirt like thousand years ago. You know it is hard to depict how I am pleased to see CHOLE brought those back to the runway A/W 2010! ^O^




resource: Chole: Style.com 



Big kiss to Pei who gave me this pair of sparkled pink/coral leggings for my another birthday gift. (FREE PEOPLE) 



Last, my little fashionable daughter, Ilona. 
I am very much of a heel gal, so TOM shoes is ruled out by me.  
Now I am glad that Ilona can enjoy the shoes while knowing I am doing some good to the poor. 




Tomorrow is Ilona's first day of school.... let's hope she will be fine all day at school!!
xoxo Mom

The crisp WHITE....official debut of Givenchy Tinhan Hobo w/ studs!!

Somehow I feel this outfit very commercial.....why? 


Probably because all the well-known brand names piled up on me and then I look like those models on shopbop.com!! (oh, I hope they don't mind as I am not comparing myself w/ their pretty models.....obviously, I am also giving them some free advertising here!! ^O^)


Wherever I have a conundrum paring clothes w/ new shoes or bags, I would opt for classic black and white. If I seriously search pictures for a sole black n' white outfits of myself, perhaps I can find at least 10 ensembles w different pieces combination. 

Can you see those gold tone studs.... they are the details on my plain outfit!!

MY ODJ.

1. Top: 

• Splendid striped tee w/ quarter sleeves
• Elisabeth and James white ruching sleeves blazer

2. Bottom: 

• RUGBY distressed white skinny jeans

3. Accessory:

• Chanel 08' multi-stone star brooch
• BR gold brass studs belt
• Givenchy Tinhan deep V hobo

4. Shoes:
Givenchy chain wedge boots 09' 

This skinny jeans fits like a glove...I especially love the ankle part which is tight enough for no-need-to-bother to tuck inside the boots. 
 

I am holding my OLD SCHOOL PENCIL BOX...

(besides typing, I like to do hand-writing w/ real PEN, CUTE pen in particular...... :-)

I know, the whole ostentatious white suite look doesn't really go w/ the image of me holding those yoga mat and running shorts in my hands. 

My Power yoga instructor told me that most of professional instructor would use MAN Du Ka mat as it is eco-friendly made by anti-slip material and w/ a life-time warranty. Whereas the price is $98.......I now, not cheap!!
Then I found LuLuLemon had another newest one called "THE mat" which is cheaper for $68 w/ prettier colors...and use the same eco friendly material. I am opt for this one instead!!!




Do you think the shorts go w/ my new violet mat? (it looks purplish though) :P

Have a good movie night!!

xoxo Rachel

Throwing On Everything....yes, even Kimono!!!

This is my new GIVENCHY Tinhan hobo in black n' gold-toned studs!!! 
I don't really have a perfect outfit to pair it w/... since i am still drooling over my Proenza Shouler yellow PS1 clutch and carry it everywhere these past couple day.  But i thought Gray outfit and feminine skirt could add a fun element w/ GIVENCHY studs hobo in my outfit. 

w/ Betsy Johnson tutu skirt n' Proenza Shouler 09' runway heels.

My last year buy, Dior patent quilted booties......(w/o tutu)

Wouldn't you know it, the next day I am up to MAN's wear!!!

If not because I am sure that I bought them as a PAIR, I thought they were misplaced together......the polka dots and stripes are reversal colors from each other. 

I was digesting some fashion mag. and loves both simple elegant and casual chic styles, they are alternatives in our daily style. And if you are not bored of striped look, here are some more. They are uber chic!!! (picture credit to SPUR)

CELINE

Love the shoes... (brown and black)

I especially love this look, the taupe/mocha crape/shrug and teal/turquoise mini skirt!...dont' I have something similar~~ ^O^

Diesel.jp







MY ODJ.

Kimono style was a conundrum to me.... as I am not a Japanese nor knowing much about the history of Kimono wear. I don't even remember who bought me this Kimono, either my DAD or my MIL. 
I once used it to cover up my bathing suit at the beach but nothing else. I certainly believe everyone would easily drawn by the beauty of Kimono for its silkiness, and the vivid print...but unless it is a festival, no one would really wear it on the street!!! :) Especially here, the conservative silicon valley!! :P 






1. Top:
two pinky tanks, one w/ Sakura print
Ivory scarf w/ gold crochet
silk Kimono w/ Temple and flower prints
2. Bottom:
coral Levis skinny low rise cropped jeans
3. Shoes: Mission espadrille 
4. Accessory: Elfi white turquoise w/ silver bead spike necklace



Today is a busy day for me and I definitely am in this whole ensemble doing chorses...... if you ever recognize me, I'd love to meet you!! ^O^ (But if you are too embarrassed to see me in Kimono in public, I understand!!) hahahahaha...  

Have a fun afternoon!!

xoxo Rachel