Strawberry Loves to Dance....

I bought this rainbow-colored striped tank from a boutique called 'SWAY " in Santa Cruz!! It is only $20, the best deal for the hottest trend ever. ^O^ This seem-to-be cropped striped tank is a perfect match for this HM high-waist crop pants.  The back view of this tank is very alluring~~  ("Bianca" is the most comfortable and elegant looking heels among CLs I had tried so far....oh, other than "simple" pump. )  This aged used-to-be blazer from Zara now a "vest" still have my love!! ^^ Don't forget my previous post of $100 SHOPBOP GC giveaway ! xoxo Rachel

I really like this shade of RED.... and surprisingly, this new acquisition of HM high waist fold-over pants has an identical red as my old ruffle-collar coat. They are meant-to-be!! I am still quite not used to wearing hairband...it turns out I pull it down on my neck and work it into a necklace. ^O^   What happened later on in the afternoon? My friend saw me pull it back on to my head and asked..."it worked both way????" (she did't see me wearing as a hairband at the first place.) haha......... I said, "no, it actually is a hairband but I am tired of adjusting it all the time so I pull it down on my neck. :P  My ODJ. 1. Top: Dries Van Norton 09' int-jet print blouse 2. Bottom: HM fold-over high waist pants 11' 3. Accessory: J Crew chain hair-band 11' Chanel 10' Rouge/orange caviar reissue 226 (not show here) 4. Shoes: Chrisitan Louboutin violet platform 09' This HM red pants has a superb tailoring...a great budget for $4...

Never thought the winter shadow could be so vivid and slender ~~ no bundle up if I don't have to!! ^^ hum.... I need to take a closer photo to show you Oscar de la Renta earrings....  they are huge and they are my ideal statement earrings supposed to be. You know what's so great about living in west coast/California per se? You can mix n' match all the clothes altogether all year round....  (Oh, no, I don't think I ever wear fur during summer just yet, that's for sure!!! lol.) My ODJ. 1. Top: Y-3 Charcoal quarter-sleeves turtle-neck Lace blouse (bought at Anthro. ) et Vous rabbit fur vest (bought at Pairs 08') 2. Bottom: Marni gabardine trousers 10' winter edition 3. Accessory: Oscar de la Renta sapphire earrings sapphire floral ring Hermes ostrich belt w/ golden textured buckle Ivory no-finger gloves w/ studs (you can buy them at shopattherapy.com) Chanel 10' Rouge/orange 226 caviar reissue  4. shose: Christian Louboutin Bianca burgund...

Note: Please join our beautiful accessory GIVEAWAY hosted by Laura and Me.  Niel's teacher told me that as far as the social aspect is concerned, Niel needs to have a play-date. I guess she really doesn't have any idea that HOW many play pals that Niel has outside the school circle. He is so blessed in that aspect!!!   I'd assume Niel probably told his teacher that the reason he missed TWO of his presentation assignments at school is because he has so many extracurricular activities after school.  And on top of that he also WISHES he has more time to play w/ his school-mate.  Well, Well, Well , kids these days are smart!! Way smarter than our time that they know their responsibility and they also know how to TALK off their duty!! ........ for that, I remind myself to make sure that Niel has to take consequences for not doing his homework and to make sure he knows the school work is No. 1 priority no matter what!! Today is my daughter, Abby's playdate ...

My friend, Isabel , and I were talking about fashion the other day...... about how to upscale your wardrobe from certain designers w/o looking like you are wearing a uniform.  While she is so crazy about Marni that she'd buy couple pieces from Marni every season to mix up the look to be her own.  Brilliant ideas, isn't it!! Me?  I am loving Missoni/or M Missoni and I start looking into more affordable pieces from their collection.  To get me start and at the same time to upscale my wardrobe w/o piling up so many fashionable pieces that I'd want to give away when they become past-season. Cathy's little son.... so cute....and shy!! ^O^ I don't think I ever come across this fun yet elegant striped wavy design from either M Missoni or any other designer.  MY ODJ 1. Top: M Missoni dress 08'  M Missoni sweater 10'F (found it at Loehmann's ^^ The sweater is a perfect match for the dress...they are even the same colored pattern. )  2. Accessory: ...

I love prints just as much as I love to mix prints/patterns all sorts in one outfit. Fear not, be stout!! I have The Leopard Print, the embroidery Pattern, the Quilt, the patched Ruffle and the studs all work harmony together!   All the rich texture/prints in subtle color palette.   My ODJ  1. Top:   SportMax short sleeve patched ruffle blouse Vintage find: contemporary sport-wear of Millard Fillmore quilted jacket: altered as cropped/puffy-sleeves  no brand Silver embroidery bustier 2. Bottom: Dolce&Gabbana leopard print pencil skirt 3. Accessory: Betsy Johnson pearl earring w/ checkered bow Chanel 10A Rouge/orange 226 reissue 4. Shoes: Christian Louboutin 09' studded booties Finally I break into this CL studded booties that it no long "bites" my toes!! I always find a way to maximize the wear for every single piece in my wardrobe.  I'd like to carry this 226 Chanel reissue as a clutch. I have almost done decoration of my house for Ha...

All of a sudden I am loving in RED so much ever since I bought that Chanel bag ~~~ My ODJ. 1. Top: Wolford black sheer body suit Y-3 runway sheer maxi dress Some brand green knitting tank Zara big knitting long vest 2. Accessory: Max Co. wide black leather belt w/ floral applique Chanel 10A Rouge/Orange reissue 226 3. Shoes: Alexander Wang suede combat lace-up boots 09' I don't know what I'll do w/o inspiration from other street style!! ^O^ What's your recent inspiration? Have a good Monday for a start! xoxo Rachel

Yesterday I finally bumped into my SA from Nordstrom shoe salon.  What's the urge? I have to personally convey my million-thanks to Him for holding up that Christian Louboutin Damask knotted peep-toe platform heels for me and for as long as he can till it goes on sale. ^O^ Having a good relationship w/ your SA can only do you good, capish!!!! DH and I had a movie/lunch date during the day while kids are all gone at school. How luxury for parents of 3 of us!! ^O^ And as I promised, no sweat by looking at my picture and no sweat of pulling off the look of either pencil skirt or skinny jeans!!    Yes, little by little, I am decorating our goofy Halloween decor. on the wall and in the house.  w/ D & G ribbon leopard pencil skirt and LV clutch.  Why do I end of having these two looks in one day? My version of sexiness and DH's version of sexiness. As you probably figured that DH prefers "butt-hugging" skinny jeans instead of "butt-hugging" pen...

Hope it won't be long before Niel figures how to get on the bike w/ balance and completely rides alone. We went to Fort Mason, Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco . The weather is so nice and warm that we forgot it is almost October. My ODJ 1. Top: Zara pink layered ruffle tee (past season) HM drape front short sleeves jacket 2. Bottom: Max Co. cropped pants w/ pleats 3. Accessory: some earrings (gift from Irene) J Crew sequins belt Chanel 10A Rouge/Orange 226 caviar reissue  4. Shoes: Manolo Blahnik d'orsay pump Son, I hate the sun and my hand is sore....but I want you to know that "Riding w/ 2-wheel bike is so fast and fun!!!!" ^^ At Crown Crumpet English Tea Room.  Doll: "Don't dare to smother me because you know I am prettier than you!!!" lol Treasure Island Dragon Boat Festival Paddlers Only booths! No. 4 is still ahead... See how fast No. 2 is catching up~ The rest.... (Go, Go, Go!) ...

I was talking to friends about the new Chanel 10A Rouge/Orange reissue the other day but seems no one would believe that this RED is taken on an orange tint.  So here is the proof under white, florescent light.  (left) 10A Chanel Rouge reissue/ (right); 10A Chanel Rouge classic jumbo Now, do you believe me that MY new reissue (left) has that orange tint underneath!!? J crew military inspired belt.  My ODJ.  1.  Top:  Ralph Lauren w/ scallop trim knitting cardigan  2. Bottom: HM high-waisted rusty color of big pocket cropped pants 3. Accessory: J Crew belt Anthropologies mini disc necklace Chanel 10A rouge caviar 226 reissue 4. shoes: Alexander Wang Abbey gray/blue high heel sandal  Finally I scored this A. Wang sandal heels in a sale price.  Enough RED, that's change to my other OLD love of Chanel then. ^^ xoxo Rachel