From Suburban to SF city!!

I have a way to max. out the versatility from my wardrobe!! 


My friend, Yu, asked me the other day, "You have worn your gold tulip pants bought from Rome so many times, will it be like "duplicated look" if you wear it again?"


I answered, "No, not if I wear it differently each time." ^O^ {we are talking about how I can style that gold pants with the "pleated cobalt blouse" which I wore to our girls-nite-out on Thursday evening."} 


Anyhow, we have so many past season clothes that we either donate them from time to time to clean up our closet, or re-style them as many times as possible or the most practical way is to sell it and accumulate some funding for future investment of more .... "STUFF"... {Yeah, you know what I am talking about...}

BCBG vest, Tsumori Chisato birds/bow dress, H&M peachy pink tights, Alain wrap boots, Zara clutch, Momo's March moon bracelet

My ODJ

Korea two tone tank dress, plum color leggings, Trippen shoes, Burberry trench coat, Chanel 11' Fantasy garden tweed bag, J crew earrings, 






Pattern craze in the city





Have a good weekend. 
xoxo Rachel 

Live, Love, "EAT"!!

Let the day begins with a informative tour!!

No, in Taipei, I don't wear HEELS that much compares to living in USA. 

It is just I walk too much that I don't want to ruin my precious heels. ^O^

Yesterday, every place we visited is delicate for children. They are the hope in the future after all. 

1st Stop!!

兒童藝術館

2nd Stop!!

國立臺灣科學教育館 
National Taiwan Science Educational Center


3rd Stop!!

We made reservation at "味留．壽司．割烹【美味日本料理】“ Japanese restaurant in July as they are fully BOOKed for tonight's dinner already! 

台北市士東路336號 電話：02-2836-8595 

4th Stop!!

Saffron Fine Indian Cuisine:  The best fine Indian cuisine in Taipei!! 
{pic. credited to http://flyingtama.pixnet.net/blog/post/22067343}






I love the spanish chicken the best... you really can taste the full aroma and texture from the dish. 



We totally wiped out after 9 PM.  But considering this is the 4th day after we arrived in Taipei, I think we are doing pretty awesome adjusting ourselves!! So does my hubby and 2 daughters in Indonesia!! ^^


Try some new restaurants!!!
xoxo Rachel 

Think Pink....

Didn't I say that you should stock up "PINK"!! Literally, you can't afford anything in Pink got slipped away this coming fall/winter!!

Like my new Marni darling pink cropped pants (past season 09'/10') which utilizes a great tailored and textured silhouette.  It can upgrade anyone to a of-the-moment posh look rather than retro preppy.  A pair of pants like these can certainly be dressed up or down and keep you look adorable day and night as well.

pink pattern and pink underwear... lol.


Pale pink cardigan

My Outfit du Jour 

1. Top:

H & M cream pleated bustier 

J crew pale pink cardigan

J crew mustard brown cardigan

2. Bottom:

Tsumori Chisato bird prints satin dress (worn as skirt today)

3. Accessory:

purple feather hair clip

 J Crew mustard brown studded belt

Elisabeth Cole dagger 24K gold-plated necklace

Zara leather kelly green envelop clutch

4. Shoes:

Artemis Boots Turkey embroidery fabric Italian style boots {do check out their website, those boots are fun fun fun...}

Those are the "pinks" that I dressed in over the past 3 years!! {Yeah, I think it has been almost 3 years that I started my own blog}

My new Marni cropped pants will be the perfect number to add in my wardrobe!!

Tomorrow I am going on board to SF city to shoot a Music Video with Expression College's students cause' they are going to do a fun animated production for the singer Tony Lindsay's single "Fun in the sun". Hope everything goes well and let's pray there is no rain tomorrow!!

Have fun in pink!

xoxo Rachel

All Worth it....Tsumori Chisato!!

 

I love the soft touch of silk and satin on me and so does my hubby. He'd hug me more often whenever I have those luxe. fabric on!! 



Tsumori Chisato dress, Chanel mini flap, Elisabeth Cole dagger necklace, black ruffle belt, Chanel sunglasses, stripped wedge sandal.


{ I think I can totally play with this dress, front and back compatible or drop the top down the waist as a even more drapery skirt!! We will see then... } 

Ilona totally steal my spotlight!! lol...

Have a well planned rest of the long weekend!!

xoxo Rachel

FAST FIVE.... NO, FAST SIX!!

We handle our family, kids, kids' school, work, house chores, ..... etc. fast and efficiently and at the mean time, we definitely try our best enjoy our life, slow down the aging process and cherish our friends and family!!!

My comfy outfit before big night that we girls go out for fun.

This time our girls' night out theme is SUMMER WHITE!! I made that theme because it is fun and also because I bought this Tsumori Chisato drapy dress which made it easier for me. :P  

Everyone did a great job of interpreting SUMMER WHITE! 

Love you all, my gals!! 

No, we are not street vender selling shoes off the street, we simply help Pei to choose between those flats for her. lol.

Enjoy every moment of your life!
xoxo Rachel

Current Fave. eco-friendly Designer: Suzuki Takayuki

After Linda Loudermilk, I have found myself another amazing eco-conscious designer : Suzuki Takayuki- from costume designer to eco-fashion designer, his collection is always so airy and intricate in details.

I am not a fashion expert but when I buy fancy {or pricey, if you must add!} I'd always like to know more about the designers and to truly appreciate a good work out of their amazing hands!

Suzuki Takayuki 11 s/s collection

What really catches my eyes from his collection is his mastermind of building multi-layered and tiered pieces in such skillful cuts!!  (I love the pants to the far right!)

Silk harem pants

MY Outfit du Jour

1. Top: 

Tsumori Chisato pink puffy sleeves blouse w/ ruffles

no brand baby blue linen blazer 

2. Bottom:

Suzuki Takayuki silk w/ cotton lining harem pants and ankle buckles (s/s 11') 

3. Accessory:

Karen Walker Daddy tortoise square sunglasses

J Crew silk, sequence satin belt

4. Shoes:

Stella Luna leopard print w/ bow flats (past season)


There, hubby and kids are busy trying to fly the kite ~


Easter Sunday, family Kite fun.  {where is the kite?! ^^}

Hope you had a restful and fun Easter weekend!

xoxo Rachel 

My Transitioning Outfit!!

So-much-fun is the word I can describe my outfit today~!

I often wear my clothes depending on my mood, and the first glance at some pieces in my wardrobe. They are not necessarily current fashionable pieces but my outfit would definitely denote ME-my style for sure. 

My ODJ

1. Top:

Tsumori Chisato bell sleeves blouse

20,000,000 fragmenets tweed cropped jacket

Marc Jacobs feather print dress

2. Accessory:

striped knit mitten/gloves

striped leggings 

Hobo International distressed suede messenger bag

3. Shoes:

Turkish cloth cow boy boots



I bought this Turkish embroidery cloth cow-boy boot at half-moon-bay and they are ONE OF A KIND!!

I've heard that Turkey has a lot of vintage couture pieces from Chanel, Dior......and they are all gorgeous and "cheap"!!! A lot of couture stores are overrated here and in Pairs. :P

Have fun shopping in your closet...and don't get caught in what's-so-called FASHION!!

Have some taste!^^

xoxo Rachel 

How Shortie!

My friend, Isabel, finally is back from Paris. She told me that she didn't score big in Paris.  In fact, most of the on-sale stuff was plundered by too many tourists during summer, so she simply takes more time to satisfy her finely developed palate w/ good eats at Michelin restaurants and watch the most fashionable people in Paris!! ^O^

I guess that's not bad at all! And since I am expecting to visit Italy in Oct. or Nov. I'd say let all the tourists ransack Paris before Parisian start stocking up fall merchandises for me!! lol

I am in love w/ the shorts, and mini skirt and good thing about living here in North Cal. is that we can pair shorts or mini skrits w/ lots of layers at TOP half w/o having our faces smudged in the sweats. lol  Isabel  claims that all Parisian women looks trec chic in shorts w/ short boots at this moment!

My SHORTIE Shorts outfit #1!

1. Top: 

• Romeo & Julia Couture halter top
• Pink distressed lace hooded jacket

2. Bottom: 

Mphosis lace shorts

3. Accessory:

• Karen Walker Gee Gee milky pink sunglasses
•  scallop belt in taupe
• China watercolor print scarf in black/white
• Chloe Sally in Orange

4. Shoes:

Taupe/brown stripe heels

MY ODJ SHORTIE skirt #2 !!


1. Top:

• Tsumori Chisato
• H&M floral bustier 

2. Bottom:
IROO hot pink bubble skirt
pink sparkle loose leggings
Chanel mini flap w/ SHW


3. Shoes:
Lawrence Decade white lace-up booties 





I can't recall if I ever wear a whole pink outfit like this PINKISH ... ever~~ :O



A pair of cowboy shortie boots is nice too!! ^^ 
Pick a neutral color to cooperate into summer outfit. 

Frye Deborah Shortie in Taupe Gaucho/Gray Antique suede

Let's all Rock in Shorties!!
xoxo Rachel