Head to Toe Impromptu!!

Today is one of the days I don't have a clue what to wear...especially after a hectic weekend for me. A t-shirt or tank look is a no-brainer for me so I go for it!!  But even in my most relaxed look, I'd love to disguise the whole outfit as they are well thought put-together!! ........ 

How do I do that??

Accessories!!!  You know, hang bags, watches, sunglasses, hat, belt, shoes, smiles, and attitude.... ^O^ oh, and hair extensions!!

 

I found this leather belt at Nordi.  and it is quite interesting as it is a 2 sectors of color-block belt with attached leather string. It is actually quite blank at first sight but perfectly ties my tank+saggy pants look altogether. 

My Outfit Du Jour

1. Top: 

BCBG Generation sport-bra top

Michael Angel racer-back digital print sheer tank 

Mcginn skinny tuxedo vest (come with its blazer)

2. Bottom:

Suzuki Takayuki organic silk pants

3. Accessory:

color block leather belt with attached strings

Chanel 08' large black perforated Rodeo Drive tote (Still loving it so much)

4. Shoes:

Pixie Market

I probably can also wear my Hermes white CDC too!! 

After my rehearsal and Yu daughter's rehearsal last Saturday, two of us family took kids for a frozen yogurt treats. And both of us got hair clip-on extension for fun  .....which made our hubbies speechless...... lol.

Think accessories!!

xo Rachel

Demeanor!!

Occasionally you might find one particular color is somewhat inimical to your natural complexion but I'd say it hardly happens when you wear the most colorful and abstract prints!! You know, it gotta be, the odds of "none of the existing colors flatters you" is NONE, right?! ^^ 


Whenever I wear heels like this elegant and retro, I walk sexily. { I certainly wouldn't want to fell in front of my kids' teachers, classmates, or their parents.... how embarrassing it could be, if I did, right?!!} Besides, I would tuck in my belly when walking in heels which adds a bonus to my gesture! {Then you know you have to do stretches for your toes and calves during the night to prevent them forming a bulky muscles.}.....*sigh* It is not easy to be a Woman and keep it up!! {Give ourselves a round of applause if we at least try!!} ^O^

Christian Louboutin Pigalle Plato 120 Patent White
{Hardly believe this pair is just the second new pair I bought this year.... me, trying to be good.}



(mmmm....I should have adjusted that shirt...)


My Outfit Du Jour


1. Top:
Aryn K white cropped shirt with self-tie knot n' 3/4 bell sleeves 11'
Dries Van Norton printed shirt 08'


2. Bottom:
Dries Van Norton printed cropped silk pants 08'


3. Accessory:
Elfi Altendorfer vintage beads and glass necklace; matching earrings
Elfi Altendorfer large safety pin blue-beaded bracelet
Zara kelly green oversized leather envelope clutch 11'


4. Shoes:

Christian Louboutin Pigalle Plato 120 Patent White 11'

pic. source whowhatwhere



Target serving tray (home decor.) 
{Aren't those splash of colors brighten your mood instantly!!}







Iphone pen and my new iphone case. I often write Chinese characters so this iphone pen certainly serves me well. 


Try some sexy, retro heels?
xoxo Rachel 

LIttle Baubles From BCBG GENERATION!

Couple days ago, Pei, Ann and I were shopping in Oakridge Mall down in San Jose! All we are looking for is little baubles to accentuate our looks even more and Ann is looking for dresses suitable for her work. 

You know, it is always fun to hang out with your gals and as a matter of fact, it is a great way to de-stress and stimulate your brain to release happy hormone ...... which is a fact according to my research!! ^O^ 

BCBG Generation peach/nude wedge $88 (comes in pale green and ivory color as well)

BCBG Generation Floral print frame $15 
Francisca earrings $14  


My current fave. hooded earrings in silver/baby blue with beads and nude/gold with tube beads.


Squared frame sunglasses (left) BCBG Generation ;(right) Karen walker Dandy tortoise!


A big brim straw hat for coming up Kauai trip next week!!~~~~ 

 On me:

H&M jumpsuit, Linda Loudermilk organic bamboo blazer, Chanel 11A Rouge Fonce 226 reissue


Exercise, eat healthy and fight hard to delay aging!!
xoxo Rachel

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(PSs.  I experienced Fraxel treatment for my face last week as you might notice the slightly redness on my face.... I will tell you more about it later on! ^O^)

Chanel + Marni = Unbelievable!!

It has been quite a while since the last time I put together an ensemble with lots of Chanel custom jewelry...well, you know what, today, I had a strong inspiration from browsing through Marni's last season look and I had to give it a try! ^O^

Marni 2010 PF (style.com)

My ODJ

1. Top:

Boss Orange mustard turtle neck 

Marni houndstooth shearling jacket  

2. Bottom: 

Chanel 11' big pocket navy skirt 

3. Accessory:

teal striped leggings

Chanel 11' Cruise gold brooch (pin on the necklace as belt)

Chanel 09' pearl necklace (as belt)

Chanel 10'A maroon tote with gray handles 

4. Shoes:

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

Love all the saturated colors all over me on this pictures. ^^

Plan a fun weekend, shall we all?!!
xoxo Rachel

Holiday DOs!

Those fairies and cupcakes/muffins are our new additions to our Christmas tree.  I bought the cupcake/muffins from Neiman Marcus last year and thought the fairies are the perfect guardians for them. ^O^ 

1. Make up a theme and a story for your Christmas tree, it's fun, isn't it!!?

2. Holiday blush~~ Chic choc pink blush + Smashbox Blush Rush


Smashbox shimmery cool pink

3. Take pictures w/ kids' teachers...gift teachers and show our appreciation.

4. Hanging out w/ gals ONLY! ^^

5. Do brown hue: Max Studio dark brown oxford heels; Chole olive wedge boots

6. Head to Toe : Matchy Matchy Hue

OLIVE GREEN + WHEAT!


MILITARY GREEN (on Ann: Anthro. top)

7. HOLIDAY HUE

On Yu, rainbow color: Sonia Rykiel for HM


 8. Gloves
Me: Gold hue, PRADA bustier + Vintage gold pants w/ tulip-cut legs

9. DO "think" carefully before you try on the trend: anorak and flat-forms shoes (Glamour mag.)

I don't get it..... the ugly slippers!! :P 

Have a great weekend!!

xoxo Rachel

Fur, more Fur, and then Fur fun!!

When we are in London and Milan, it is the chillest day in our trip.... it is about 46 degree F.  When we were back in SF yesterday evening, we certainly feel much warmer. ^^

It is great to be HOME!! My friend said that the "home-sick" feeling would last us about 4 to 5 months until we want another VACATION to be away from home. lol. That's so true!!

Wilfred cami, Marni shearling coat, Fox fur vest, HM high waist skinny pants, J Crew military belt, Brown/beige leg-warmer wore as "arm-warmer", Chanel 10A brown tweed/fur tall boots, Chanel 10A Rouge/Orange reissue 226.

I am going to put up our Christmas tree this weekend!!
Where is your Christmas tree?
Rachel

Vintage Inspired Shirt!

Today is Abby's 5-year-old birthday!!

After dropping of Ilona at school, (Again, she tried to cry her lung out so I'd take her home but I didn't.) I went to pick up a doll house for Abby.

So here I am, at home, assembling this GREEN HOUSE w furniture from Plan Toy. (I am not doing ad. here)

It is very simple to do the assembling, all you need is a "charged" electrical screw driver. 
You know, I'd nag DH if that electrical screw driver is not charged when I need it!!! lol

Ta Da~~






It is called green house because of its utilization of all the energy-saving concepts....the recycling bins, the solar panels, ..... interesting!! ^^


The other one is a Guest House from Pottery Barn Kids. 

My ODJ. 


1. Top:
Free people taupe lace tube top
Dolma shirt


2. Bottom:
H&M rusty pink pants


3. Accessory:
Hermes' Horn earrings
Lanvin leopard happy sac
J Crew sequins belt
gray sheer socks


4. Shoe:
Jill Sander cut-out heels

I like this shirt for its big/wide collar... sexy!!




I sure talk a lot this morning..... DH finished those shots for me before I even hang up! ^^

Have a good one!
xoxo Rachel