Velvet Updates A Summer Look!

"Dress yourself up as the way of an onion!".... is a perfect solution for us living in North or South California! You can shed off your clothes any time, any layer and still look well put together. 

I am trying to update my summer floral layered skirt today and it is coincident that I decided to accessorize differently in velvet. I guess that luxury, heavy look of velvet is a great alternative to a cotton/satin/wool blazer and an instantly UPDATE-DO for a winter look!! 

My odj. 


1. Top:
Wilfred floral cami. 
Fabulous n' broke satin/cotton cardigan w/ belt
Max Co. textured leather jacket


2. Bottom:
Wilfred summer floral tired mini skirt


3. Accessory:
HM green knitting scarf
Golden chain/leather woven necklace wore as bracelet
crisscross brown tights
Chanel matte black reissue 226 


4. Shoes:
Alexander wang velvet combat boots

Ann Valeria Hash taupe oxford flats/Theory velvet blazer



(ps. I was only trying to pick up a loose thread from my tights here! ^O^)

I started packing and all I can think of bringing w/ me is knit sweater, knit hat, turtlenecks, tights/leggings and scarves for layering. But I will make sure I brought a big coat either my Emporium Armani tuxedo coat or Marc Jacobs beige Alpaca coat w/ me. 

Sorry about the short posts but I think photos should be fun and self-explantory enough for now. 

Have fun!
xoxo Rachel 

Another Use For Sleek Good Girl Palette

Pink isn't the easiest colour to wear on the eyes so when I was sent the new Sleek i-Divine Good Girl palette, I knew I could only realistically wear some of the shades.  BUT I have now tried wearing a few of the colours as blushes and that works really well.  It just seemed like the brighter pinks and corals would work better on the cheeks rather than the eyes.  You have to use a light hand because the eyeshadows have high pigmetation but they actually create a really nice effect.  The pearly shine to eyeshadows mean that the colours double up as highlighters.

I doubt I will ever use the bright red shades as they would look way too harsh on me and emphasise the redness I have in my skin naturally.  I think it's one of those products that is pretty to look at but you won't be able to make use of all the shades within it.  I was also sent the Bad Girl palette and I think I might depot some of my favourite shades from that into this palette to make it work better for my needs.  Unfortunately one of the eyeshadow pans in the palette smashed in transit...

I have found that a few of the shades have green tones in them that just don't suit me so I much prefer the Graphite palette which has more grey/blue toned colours.  Both of the Bad and Good Girl palettes have the usual high quality texture, longevity and pigmentation.

What do you think of the new i-Divine palettes from Sleek?

Winter, Ski, Christmas, How Fun!!

This year, my winter white is not so WHITE anymore. And interesting thing is that I always wear my winter white w/ reference from Chanel or like this year, another winter white look w/ this HUGE statement piece: Chanel tweed and rabbit fur boots!!

Cable knit w/ whimsical romantic lace skirt!

D&G

F/W 2010 
pic. style.com

All the stores are bypassing Thanksgiving and ostentatiously displaying all sorts of Christmas ornaments. Cathy and I already went out for Christmas shopping at Campbell downtown and she got all of us girls very cute ones.....Since I am w/ her so I get to take IT home EARLIER!!! ~~ ^O^

Campbell downtown: Vintage & Vogue



Cathy, you know I wouldn't be satisfied just w/ those two CC ornaments!



When what to my wondering eye should appear?
Snow come and Chanel ornaments hang all over the tree!~ lol.



Love this rusty look sofa and all the pillow throw!



Golden yellow is my Christmas tree's main color!



Those motif gives a symbolic ambiance of FRANCE!



The little Christmas tree inside the bell glass is gifted from Cathy... see that empty photo frame??..... That's reserved for our Italy trip picture after we are back!! 



The Tiffany blue birds side table lamp is gifted by Judy for Ilona!



Ilona: a look w/ mouth full!! ^^



Renee gifted me "02C" Chanel black short sleeves pull-over. (I'd assume it is her treasure hunt way back then~~ ^^)
I have another treasure hunt myself at thrift store couple months ago: 02P camellia vest. I think they are a perfect pair and additionally paired w/ a black pleated skirt.... Voila~ 

Why everyone gifted so early? We are only a vacation AWAY... and we will be back way before Christmas! ^^

I had fun playing w/ my outfit and done some home-decor improvising, now it is time for me to PACK and get ready for Christmas!!


Have you had a Christmas tree yet?
Have a theme for your Christmas tree and have fun w/ it!
xoxo Rachel 

Style Crush: Poppy Delevigne

This week's Style Crush is the Poppy Delevigne, a model, socialite and the daughter of the head of personal shopping at Selfridges.  So, right from the start, expectations are high right? I mean, you have to have a clue about fashion when your mum works in the industry.  It would be easy for Poppy to wear clothes right off the catwalk and not put a second thought into it.  To me, that's boring and not very imaginative and in my opinion, too many celebs do that nowadays.  Real style comes from expressing your personality and individuality so how can that be possible when you take someone else's vision, don't add anything of your own to it, then take all the praise for how good it looks?  Harsh but true.

What I like about Poppy is that she mixes designer with high street and vintage pieces.  It takes a keen eye to shop vintage and she definitely has that down to a fine art.  She works colour well and I love her off duty looks.  Her hair and makeup is never overly done and she definitely subscribes to the Sienna Miller, dishevelled, 'less is more' book of rules.

Poppy flirts with both girly and more edgy looks and that works really well with her laid back attitude to her hair and makeup.

Nick Verreos to Host "In Search of The Next Oscar" Design Competition: Islands of The World Fashion Week Bahamas 2010!

Caribbean Red Carpet Couture Hosting!!

Junkanoo Nick: Nick Verreos in The Bahamas, Islands of The World Fashion Week 2008 Welcoming Night Party

I am beyond excited to announce that I will be flying to The Bahamas TOMORROW!!! No, not to ride the dolphins, or slide on the Atlantis's Leap of Faith but to be part of...

The Island Of The World Fashion Week 2010 fashion shows and festivities. In addition, I have also been invited to host a fabulous Fashion Design Competition "In Search of The Next Oscar". Not as in the Academy Awards Oscar, but as in Oscar de la Renta, the Dominican Republic-born fashion designer. This competition will recognize and honor the island-based designer whose collection reflects a cohesive meeting point between ready-to-wear and Haute Couture.

Take A Bow: NIKOLAKI designers Nick Verreos and David Paul with models, Islands of The World Fashion Week 2008

As many of you may know, I was privileged enough--along with my NIKOLAKI design partner David Paul--to go to the Bahamas two years ago to show our NIKOLAKI Collection at the Islands of The World Fashion Week 2008.

NIKOLAKI at Islands of The World Fashion Week 2008

Showing our gorgeous gowns and dresses at the Islands of The World Fashion Week was an amazing one-of-a-kind experience which needless to say garnered TONS of press for us, including many top US and international publications.

NIKOLAKI at Islands of The World Fashion Week 2008

The elegant venue, the stunning models--everything was up to par with any top Fashion Week around the World. In short, The Bahamas does it right when it comes to showcasing the best of Fashion from the World's Islands!!!

This year's IOTW Fashion Week will run November 11-13th with fashion shows EVERY NIGHT at the elegant British Colonial Hilton. Highlights include Special Celebrity Designer Jay McCarroll--yes, Winner of Season One Project Runway--who will be showing his collection on Opening Night; the Search For The Next Oscar design competition on November 12Th and ending with the Haiti Relief Fashion Show on November 13Th.

Above are the Schedule of Events for Islands of The World Fashion week 2010. Click HERE for Tickets!!

See you in The Bahamas!!!!