Karen Walker專櫃(誠品信義店) -- Going on Sale in July!!

The moment I saw Karen Walker's boutique in Taipei, I had to manage myself to remain composed in front of the SA! ^^   So excited! 

sexy blouse...



You probably remember one of the signature print of this year on the tote bag. 



The store manager, Jerry, took those cute stuffed vegetable/caterpillar for Ilona to play w/ while I shop and take pictures. ^^

I have been a fan of Karen's retro, bold and bright-colored sunglasses but dare to buy w/o trying it on first.  To my regret, they sold out all the 09' round style and nothing left for me...except for this style of Dandy 08' tortoise that suits me. 

The arrow at side has always been her signature.

Then I go home w/ this quirky poncho....which I already have million ways of wearing it. ^^

The manager, Jerry, is very kind that he gave me this orange t-shirt decorated w/ the print of a broken pearl necklace as a gift!! ^O^

Jerry certainly knows a smart way of doing business as well as boosting the sales. As for me, happily accepted the t-shirt and decided to do a free ad. for them and for Karen Walker!! It's not just the media holds the power of being boundary-less but also words have been spread out that they are going to have a sale in July!!!

I am glad that I still can concoct a presentable ensemble from head to toe from my very limited wardrobe in Taipei.

(I should pull down my socks a bit more...haha..)


My ODJ.


1. Top: 

• Erin Kleinberg boy friend tee
• black blazer w/ rear-side pockets

2. bottom: karen walker poncho wore as skirt
3. Accessory:

• American Apparel gray polka dot socks
• Proenza Shouler yellow PS1 clutch
• karen Walker Dandy tortoise sunglasses

4. Shoes: Anne Valerie Hash brogues

Those pictures are so hilarious that I didn't ask my girls to pose w/ me but they all did anyhow!! lol 



This is the rear-side pocket of my blazer which has 2 slits at each side.


The long blazer is from a Taiwanese designer. 

Going to explore more later on!!

xoxo Rachel

Cruise/Resort 2011 Collections!! Chanel, YSL, Dior: Photos and Runway Videos!

Resort 2011 Buzzwords: Pink, Black and White, 70's and...
Jean Shrimpton and Sheikha of Qatar?

Chanel 2011 Cruise/resort Collection:Karl Lagerfeld gathered all his top models--including his favorite boy toy, Baptiste Giabiconi, and held his Chanel Cruise 2011 Collection in fabulous Saint Tropez with guests seated on the red wooden chairs framing the street-turned-runway. The theme was definitely 70s, very HAUTE Hippie Chick with a hint of Jean Shrimpton and a BIG DASH of Brigitte Bardot. Flowy caftans, silk jersey tapered pants, high-waisted denim and lots of barefoot models strutting down the Saint Tropez streets as if it were 6:30 PM and they had just spent all day at the beach and were now ready for cocktails and Caviar! Pink, mustard, white were the strong colors of the collection, as well as lots of soft prints. Of course, there were the tried-and-true Chanel cropped jackets for all the ladies who have Caprese Salads in Positano...as well as some rather risque crochet styles that would definitely be on any Russian Mafia Mistresses Shopping List for her February 2011 Cruise to Croatia!

YSL Cruise/Resort 2011:
Stefano Pilati, designer for YSL, is getting "softer" or so the fashionista editors are saying...I think he's just realizing that his "girl" might also have a "lovelier" edge. His collection was very pretty, very lady-like, and très elegant. The chic turbans were VERY Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser al Missned (above with First Lady of France Carla Bruni-Sarkozy)Pink was again very strong in this collection, and high waisted shorts--such as the ones above--are de rigueur--when going out on your Marrakesh Resort 2011 "vacation".
Black and White were very strong for YSL Resort 2011 and it showed up in this very Bianca Jagger-esque pantsuit above...As well as this pretty yet still directional blouse and dirnl skirt ensemble (black being substituted for golden mustard).

Christian Dior Cruise/Resort 2011:John Galliano went PRETTY in Shanghai for Resort 2011. Along with his Dior bosses--Bernard Arnault, and CEO Sidney Toledano--as well as 500 guests--he showed Dior Cruise/Resort 2011 in Shanghai, the "City of The Future". Not Paris, not New York City, not Los Angeles, not Milan. Yep, kids, if you want to play with the big boys and reach your new consumer, you show in China! Besides the 500 "invited guests", Dior muses Charlize Theron and Marion Cotillard (it's in the contract kiddies!), were flown via private plane to the Asian Capital of the new "No-Recession World" to showcase this multi-million dollar extravaganza! For Resort 2011, Galliano showed lots of PINK, a rose theme...as well as the famed Monsieur Dior Prince of Wales checks; updated in hot trench coats, and corseted cocktail dresses giving a nod to his last Haute Couture Collection. Speaking of Haute Couture: There are only an estimated 400 clients all over the world but the growing multi-millionaires in China are changing that--or so the Fashion Shows wish. Therefore, Galliano--in addition to his Pret-a-porter-- also showed Haute Couture pieces for Resort 2011, like this candy colored organza ball gown-- estimated to cost around $90,000-$150,000-- to entice the gorgeous "Real Housewives of Shanghai" ladies.

Check out the full Runway Videos of the Dior Resort 2011 Below:
Christian Dior Cruise/Resort 2011 Runway Video Part 1 :


Christian Dior Cruise/Resort 2011 Runway Video Part 2:


Christian Dior Cruise/Resort 2011 Runway Video Part 3:

Simplicity!!

I didn't know that one of my cousin was getting married yesterday and the only dress I brought is Hugo Boss!!


I am glad that the dress works great w/ CL heels. ^^

Little favor, Double Joy !

Chanel 226 matte black reissue w/ SHW
Hermes white CDC

The Vivid Lens for Your Eyes (Day 2)!

6/5/2010 Day 2 in Taipei 
Weather: Ominous sky - cloudy n' rain


I have couple tasks requested from friends in USA.... and since my little girls still wake me up around 5 AM in the morning, I probably can fulfill their shopping list by the first week!


As I said, I tried to be persistently phlegmatic about things that didn't catch my attention at the first place, and in this case, it is the vivid colors of lenses and enlarged-cornea lenses.  ....But curiosity kills the CAT, I bought myself a couple colors of lens as well. (I think I have tried those like 10 years ago but oh well,....... ) ^^


This is daily disposal purple lens which I think extremely flattered my eyes and hair color!!

upper eye: Georgio Armani black eyeliner

Lower eye: JK (Jemma kidd)  03 pin up eye liner (bought at Target)

mascara: Maybelline pulse perfection black w/ automatic vibrating 

I didn't apply fancy eyeliner nor pearl simmers to highlight the corner of my eyes but the result is lovely already!!

This is daily disposal in Brown and I have yet to tried it on! 






Burberry black dress
lilith purple gingham apron/cover-up
Polka Dot puffed quarter sleeves sweater 
Anne Valerie Hash taupe brogues
Givenchy Tinhan hobo w/ studs
(Pardon the mess of my room......)


Tomorrow I should head out to take real pictures.


Have a good Day. 
xoxo Rachel

The Arrival Day of Taipei (Day 1)!

6/3/2010 
Departure from SFO at 1:35 AM

The exciting moment before both of Abby and Ilona knocked themselves out!!!

I am surprised that my face didn't turn out sticky and smudge; Instead, the air is fresher and temperature is cooler after the rain of last week. I can wear my J Brand twill jeans all day along and not sweat in it!!^^

Arrival at Taipei 6:10 AM

I never had jet leg, not even when I was a flight attendant. We have an old saying: Work at sunrise and sleep at sunset!! Which simply means let our body follows the nature of yin yang.  

What's great about living at tropical countries...your skin will never have a dull moment!! ...the moist up in the air!! ^^

I left two girls to my Dad and paid a visit on Eslite Bookstore alone! Yes, it feels great to be alone, to be single (not literally) and to be able to sip a cup of coffee in a city where I grow up once again!!        

They are cute book covers. 



Now, no one would know what I am reading at! ^^

1. Top:

• Free People spagaitti straps cam. in pink flower prints
• J Crew cardigan w/ silk pockets

2. Bottom: J Brand twill cropped jeans

3. Shose: Sam Edelman gladiator flat sandal

4. Accessory: PS1 yellow / lilith vinyl shopping bag

You don't think I'd be gone for long the first day at Taipei. Only 2 hrs. recharge of myself, I am back to my girls!!

It rains a little but that doesn't affect our mood of walking around the city!


Love in Taipei!!
xoxo Rachel