Update

Ok, so it's become increasingly apparent that I don't have any spare at all this week to blog! I am heading down to Loch Lomond on Thursday morning and there's still alot to sort out.  So I won't be blogging between now and then because I don't want to add extra stress on myself.

So that basically means that I will be absent for about 3 weeks what with the wedding and then the honeymoon.  But I will definitely update you guys with everything wedding and honeymoon related when I get back.  These are the kinds of posts that are lined up:

• Wedding Day makeup look and what products were used
• Wedding Day hair
• Wedding photographs
• Honeymoon photos
• Honeymoon clothes
• Purchases made in Kuala Lumpur, Borneo and Hong Kong
• Products that served me well in extreme hot/humid conditions
• Recommendations on sun protection products for hair, face and body

I love blogging so I will really miss having that contact with you guys but I will have so much to talk about when I get back.

Until then, take care of yourselves and wish me luck!

xxx

Work It Out: Installment Treize

Pretty plain and uninspiring. Some days you just have to grab and go out of the door. At times like these I reach for neutral separates.

Blouse: ASOS (on sale and also available in blue). Panelled grey and black skirt: Zara. Brown and pink pearl bracelet: Accessorize.

Makeupwise I am wearing YSL teint resist foundation with a splash of Dior Forever (to make it darker) and Chanel bronzer universelle (or whatever they have decided to call it now). For blush I have been using the ELF mineral blush in pink almost every day. It's bright, yet still perfectly wearable and adds a lovely flush. For eyeshadow I swiped a layer of Benefit's creaseless cream shadow in birthday suit across the lid and added some definition with Eyeko's black liquid liner. For lips I have been really enjoying the Clarins Instant light glosses - sheer, moisturising, non-sticky and they smell absolutely delicious!

How do we feel about neutrals? Fab or drab?

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

A Consignment Store in SF.... Cris!

Presumably people live in the big city have the best accessibility to fashion. You mustn't disagree w/ me!! ^^

Renee took me to this consignment store CRIS in SF City last weekend. She had couple things under consignment in the store and also am happy about couple pieces previously bought there. 

The owner, Cris, is originally from Italy and obviously the store is named after her. She is a very nice woman to ask "further" discount if you ever have a chance to shop there. ^^ 


I asked her advices about the best time/place to visit Italy and she suggests that it is better to go in October than November. The reason is that It is going to rain in both Rome and Venice in November then we probably won't enjoy the scenic view and shopping that much. ... hum..... we need a plan B. 

WOW ~ Louis Vuitton, Givenchy (?) and Marni

My gals have a thing for BOW heels but I bet no one can TOP this one. ^^ 
Love the side jute bow that you can TIY. (tie-it-yourself)

How lovely!! They take your purchase seriously....fresh flower on paper bag! 

I encountered two love birds. They are from France and a newly wed. couple. ^^ 
I was drawn by the beautiful girl's brogues....shoe ties and buckle!! Ah, I want a pair too!! 


Have fun in the big city!
xoxo Rachel 

Just stopping by...

To say Happy Weekend! I hope you are all enjoying a lazy Sunday evening on the sofa... no? Maybe just me ;).

Oh and Maxie says Hiiiii :) xxx