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 

Fun Tartan, Little Fun Lace, Mild Make-up and BIG Fun Attitude!

I particularly like no-eyeliner look of smoky eyes so I did it again. ^^

source: Luck Magazine. 


Bobbi Brown Taupe (upper eyelid) + Mac Gold (lower eyeliner)

2010 A/W Trend! Inevitably we will see some things again and again every year..... While I browse through Lucky mag. my eyes were drawn by this classic and simple cape.

(left below) The camel cape w/ brown trim is by Lauren Moffat. 

 Navy w/ red trim is so fun and eye-catching too!

She also has this timeless tartan textile outwear and skirt available on her website!

Lauren Moffat's design is simple yet classic.  You can also find unexpected colored textile which she made into fun skirts and dresses! Her pieces give you both Vintage and Modern look in one. Find a chance to visit her blog, would you! ^^

Inspired by her pieces, I dug out my tartan dress which I bought last year. It is so cheap that I didn't realize it is very much for "teenagers".....until I read the label. I didn't even know about the movie "NEW MOON" back then. lol. Well, I adore the pattern so much therefore, here it shows again!

This look was created last year and I had 2 dresses underneath w/ a wool vest on top...it was COLD!

You see, the tartan/plaid pattern is so classic that you'd never get tired of it! 

Original Post: Back to fashion lace leggings.

Now DH and I had caught up w/ this series movies too. ^O^

1. Top: 

HM lace w/ butterfly sleeves tee

bp. tartan dress
HM double breasted navy jacket

2. Accessory:
Flying Lizard Design necklace and "S" "R" monogram heart necklace

studded belt
studs earrings

FALKE stripes tights

Chanel black matte reissue 226

3. Shoes:

Kron by KronKron

Kron by KronKron heels has matching stripes w/ FALKE tights. 

Since "Lace" is still BIG this A/W 2010, here is another look I wore on Friday to SF city. 

1. top:
Lace long sleeve tee Target.com) 
Neil Barret sheer voluminous blouse
Diane Von Furstenberg beige wool vest (08')

2. Bottom:

Joie black jester silk cargo pants

3. Accessory:

Hermes Gris T. 35cm Birkin

Hermes earrings (I took off horn)

Orange Boss gray scarf

4. Shoes

Hermes Kelly riding boots 

NOW, GUESS WHAT!!!? You tell me!! ^^

Have a fun Sunday.....

xoxo Rachel

Sequin, Prints--water color or Ink-jet or Digital .... MIX them!

I have a thing or two for sequins and prints.

v
Niel,  we can have a hair cut appointment together!!! ^O^



1. Top:

• Kain Label pocket tank
• Diane von Furstenberg gray wool vest (bought at Paris 08')
• PORTS 1961 sequin cardigan (Second hand)

2. Bottom:
Dries Van Norton ink-jet print loose pants


3. Accessory:

• multiple colored sapphire earrings
• Givenchy Tinhan hobo w/ studs

4.Shoes:
Hermes Kelly riding boots

I bought this PORTS 1961 sequins cropped cardigan from Chris. 

Caught me digging in frozen yogurt. 



1. Top:

• Vince blue tank
• Trina Turk halter vest
• Splendid gray cardigan

2. Bottom: 
Theory sequin mini skirt

• 3. Accessory:
• black sheer loose tights
• studs belt w/ chain
• blue laser-cut earrings
• Chanel 08' striped metallic navy reissue 227 

4. Shoes:
Chole brown wedge boots 


 This tortoise Karen Walker Dandy sunglasses is my current fave. 




Ilona: Mom, how come there are so many people waiting to eat at Pizza Antica??? 
Rachel: Because everyone is hungry and moms all quit cooking since it is too HOT!!! :P  
Therefore, we end up eating Thai food instead. 

Have a good week!
xoxo Rachel

Coastal Living, MY style!!

Today, Cathy and I went to Half Moon Bay. 

Yes, we hang out together quite often these days.  Even strangers we encountered starting to ask if we are sisters....

Not long ago, it is Yu!! People ask if Yu and I are sisters. (My pleasure, Yu. ^O^ To be your sister-alike.)

Yu and I, we see the same Dentist. Yu told me that there is one time even the nurse in the dental office start wondering how much we two ensemble each other!! She doesn't know Yu and I are good friends back then!!! ha~~ I guess it is probably we look alike, dress alike and almost have the same hair-style right now!!! :) 


.........Funny, we always say that a married couples has a look-alike face, close friends also does. I wonder how much my look has been changing the past 15 years since my1st close friend in high 
school!!! haha.......

 It is very windy there.

There is a restaurant : Pasta Moon in Half Moon Bay which is pretty well-know for their hand-made bread, pizza and pasta. 

I must be too hungry that I didn't realize I should take picture of this seared scallops salad before I dig in. :P 
Pardon me!! 
 (The passion-fruit salad dressing is the highlight of this yummy salad!!)

Thanks Cathy for reminding me to wear a pair of socks/leggings today.. otherwise, I will be freeze to death. 

I know, you already observed that I wear all seasons clothes all year around!! hahaha... 

I was inspired by the sea today.

My ODJ.

1. Top:

• Splendid striped shirt
• Burberry baby blue trench coat 05'

2. Bottom:

Liquid black shorts

3. Accessory:

• Anthropologie brass mini disc necklace
• black leg warmer
• Flying lizard necklace
• Chanel 09' matte white distressed reissue

4. Shoes: 

navy striped w/ gold stud sold flat 

Cathy had a very lovely owl leggings on today... from Marc by Marc Jacobs!!!

This picture got my DH's attention...he thought we went to the real beach w/ that painting in the back ground.... haha.... 

I found this restaurant's business card today which is located in Italy.... hum...that's a SIGN, we should visit Italy this summer!!! hehehe...

.... The END ..... 

This is yesterday...

My gal friends had a medi-peidcure date in the evening. They are so sweet that they start giving me tons of suggestions of where to dine, shop, what to wear in Hawaii. They even think I should bring two bathing suits w/ me just to make my pictures fancy!!! hahaha..  

So I fell for it.  I bought a bathing suit yesterday from BCBG that Yu thinks they look great on me. Hopefully I will look good both in the bathing suit and w/ bathing suit in the picture in Hawaii!! ha~

Oh, well, what's the point, I am going w/ DH n' the kids. haha...~

DVF wool black dress (Vintage, past season)

Christian Louboutin suede fringe peep toe heels

Chanel multiple sized pearl w/ rhinestone necklace 08' 

Chunky silver metal chain necklace (Vintage)

Hope you all have some fun, tomorrow!!!!
xoxo Rachel