Earthy Tone.....Skate Fun.....Kids Play-date!

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Niel's teacher told me that as far as the social aspect is concerned, Niel needs to have a play-date. I guess she really doesn't have any idea that HOW many play pals that Niel has outside the school circle. He is so blessed in that aspect!!!  


I'd assume Niel probably told his teacher that the reason he missed TWO of his presentation assignments at school is because he has so many extracurricular activities after school.  And on top of that he also WISHES he has more time to play w/ his school-mate. 


Well, Well, Well, kids these days are smart!! Way smarter than our time that they know their responsibility and they also know how to TALK off their duty!! ........ for that, I remind myself to make sure that Niel has to take consequences for not doing his homework and to make sure he knows the school work is No. 1 priority no matter what!!


Today is my daughter, Abby's playdate that we all go to Cal. roller skate for the very first time. For me, it is my first time in USA except for doing ice-skate couple times before. It feels like we are back in 80' when I was at school in that old looking pair of roller skate. ^^ DH and I take the chance that we had a romantic skating date...while kids are watched by other parents. 

Aren't they two the prettiest princesses!!!?



Ilona: I want Daddy!
Rachel: I know... please don't move otherwise I am going to fall... I am scared too! lol.
(I am obviously a rookie in skating that I can only skate forward and that's it!!)


My ODJ


1. Top:
J Crew mustard turtleneck
Ralph Lauren brown leather vest
et Vous rabbit fur vest
Marni 10A cropped shearling coat


2. Bottom:
Max Co. green w/ sheen cropped pants


3. Accessory:
Chanel 2010A Rouge/Orange reissue 226 
Barton Perreria cat eye sunglasses 
No toe socks from Lilith


4. Shoes:
Pierre Hardy brown/green platform Sandal 2010A 



No, we are not dancing or doing hip hop anything ~ (the moment before I hit my butt HARD on the floor!) :(


The reason I wore fur and shearling is because I thought we are going to ice skate....(I never been to this Cal. skate ring place before.)



Look after I shed off fur and shearling...which is more like I living at current temperature! 
(Oh, well, but you know me, I'd wear little during winter and then dress up a lot layers in a sunny day!! haha.....^O^)




Enjoy your rest of the weekend!!
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 

Spices For Life!

I don't know if you feel the same way...but it is always fun to do an experiment and to gain new experience. ^^


The SA said that I can add Truffle salt into Bloody Mary or my french fries...there, I bought Truffle salt immediately....just so I can jazz up my cocktail for the party. 



All you can taste -- "Salt". 



Ilona enjoys a sunny afternoon w/ walkie-ducky!!



A taste of Italy and French before our trip.  (French classic: A Story Book w/ CD "Madeline's Christmas" )






The cropped and drop-crotch pants is so trendy and this one is super "stylish" and "comfortable". 
You really should give it a try!!






We had our first VINCE flagship store in Stanford shopping center. 



I love the quilted stitches on this Max Co. cropped slouchy pants. Do you notice the interesting iridescent gray/natural color which made this pants looks like suede and silk blends!?


This pants comes w/ navy color as well. ($215)





My ODJ


Mango zipped sweat shirt
Max Co. gray/natural/green iridescent drop crotch pants.
Proenza Shouler PS1 yellow clutch
Manolo Blahnik Tonodo pump


Have a great weekend!!


xoxo Rachel