Strawberry Loves to Dance....

Trust me, we have rains in North California these past couple days. Needless to say that rain boots or high top sneakers are the best bets when stepping into the puddles. Oh, purposely or accidentally?  It doesn't matter, I am all prepared.  I was looking for a rigid looking of hiking boots at Nordstrom Rack the other day and found this Hunter boots might come in handy regardless the weather condition. Meanwhile, I had an inspiration from this picture of Olivia Palermo wearing Lanvin sneakers strutting around during her stay in New York. With that in mind, I create my very own stylish rain-boots in fashionable looks.  What do you think? {My Hunter steal is only $59 down from $299, Nice score!!} My outfit of the day  J crew paisley printed shirt (past season) Etro paisley printed blouse 12' (same here)   et Vous fur vest (bought 08' in Paris) Missoni for Target zig zag skirt  Elfi Altendorfer hand-crafted purple stone necklace (link here)...

Layering 2 full length dresses during this time of the year not just gives the look a new vibe but also maximizes my wardrobe's functionality!! {I am trying to rotate all of the pieces in my wardrobe once along with new season purchases.} Vince maxi dress,  Au Jour Le Jour long stretch net tank maxi dress, Max & Co. leather textured jacket, Urban outfitter coral scarf, green headband,  Lulu Frost for  J Crew earrings and necklace, gray/charcoal two tone wide wrap belt, Givenchy Tinhan studded hobo with Louis Vuitton straps, YSL runway elastic band stiletto  A new take-on: Cocoon coat I found this pic. on the Internet which almost is identical to what Marni came up for this fall. Love the whimsical aesthetic of the woman and the color juxtaposition utilized in this painting.  Pic. source here . Madewell photo print top, Missoni for Target mini skirt, grayish tights, Hugo Boss three tone mary-jane, Marni 11' tan-olive cocoon coat with...

Wool Shorts seems very practical and fun at current season and it suits the weather here in North California!!  Similar wool shorts here and another fab. one here . I paired this Lu Lu Frost for J Crew necklace (click link to see more). I adore those art decor. earrings and necklace.  Those are last year's look in shorts.  (Original post) This was taken on the bus when traveling in London. Kate Moss shorts for TOPSHOP (original post) This was outside the Westin Excelsior hotel in Rome.  (Original post) Have fun in shorts this fall/winter.  xoxo Rachel 

I adore yellow and so do my friends! Let's have a Yellow feast!  Yellowish and creamy Hollandaise sauce vs. Yellow bell pepper cubes in spicy basil chicken!! Yellow/orange tulips vs. yellow lily! Pei's yellow Target bustier top + Missoni For Target zigzag shorts + belle for Sigerson morrison pony hair flats + Celine box bag  vs. Isabel's Bottega Veneta mustard brownish tote  vs. My yellow Le Cruset pot  Isabel with her new fab. bag, Moi in Burberry navy+yellow cropped wool jacket (only try-on), Yu and I in our yellow bags last year! My ODJ  As I said, if I can find two pairs of shoes to go with my ODJ the rest of this year, I am convinced that I have enough shoes!! {I still tantalize by a lot of sexy heels or boots and wedges..... so that being said: "As far as the shoes is concerned, enough is not enough." Shoes are like  art pieces, and art is for soul, for visual sensual not for practical reason, right?  }  A perfect color ...

My interior aka fashion jewelry designer friend, Elfi , who inspired me on this constantly reviving home-look ideas as I can't seem to get bored at her house decoration whenever I visited her. I can't stop lurking around her house interior and trying to figure out what's new in her house. However, most of the time, there is nothing new but couple pillows being replaced or a new vase with freshly-cut flowers. How amazing!!  Therefore, from time to time, I love to change those decorative pillows in different seasons or during holidays. Aren't those pillows/sofa so inviting!!? Above are all Johnathan Alder floor models in SF city Aren't those the cutest coaster!! My family room with Johnathan Alder pillows, Missoni For Target ribbon and zigzag pillows.  My vintage Victoria chair with casters has been updated its look with new needlepoint pillows...... ^O^ What else pillows can be good for?  They protect your lower back!!! lol.........

How Much do You Need RED in your life!?  Very much, indeed!! Red is classic, red is seductive and most importantly, red brings you good fortune!! Well, at least it works for me.  Not only I recently repaint our front door in deep wine red (Kelly Moore:Red Ochre) , but also found out my dearest friend, Isabel , an all-time red lover had similar red bar stools in her kitchen. Like she said, we have similar taste but we interpret it differently!!  My front door Isabel's lovely cottage kitchen Not a dog carrier Alaia red tote 11' {yes, I have been annoyingly asked by people if I had carried a puppy inside my red tote} My ODJ (Made in Korea) nude/pink bat-sleeves bottom-up, Marni pink cropped pants, Alaia laser-cut red tote, Missoni For Target zigzag flats  I am currently in the coma of red and Missoni for Target collection. They are the best Missoni For Target's little models!!  {Never tell my son, Niel, that his vest is borro...

Yes, I bought one in size XL cardigan from girl's collection . {maybe I will wear it on the weekends) Since I also bought one for my older daughter and we two can wear an exact identical look.... since I didn't score the white/zigzag cardi. from woman's collection and I really like this lighter version of zigzag, oh, well, ... since I can fit in just fine. ^^ Yes, finally come down to this last piece of frenzy zigzag Missoni for Target mini skirt!! For some reason those zigzag/lightening pattern made me want to put on something pointed on myself {not teeth nor horns, since Halloween is still far.} ... thus,  Melissa suede gray curved platform heels !!!! Etoile Isabel marant one shoulder blouse, Max & Co. light cream leather biker jacket, Missoni for  Target mini skirt, neon yellow tights, Melissa gray curve platform heels, Alaia 11' laser-cut red tote, wool wrapped loop earrings, Prada limited edition 11' s/s tortoise sunglasses  I feel like...

Yes, I think I am pretty satisfied with the loot I had scored from Missoni For Target, big time!!! I love every piece I kept for myself which includes a skirt, a sweatpants, a cardigan, a pair of socks, a pair of flats and a pair of rain boots. {As things meant for home and for my girls, they are all keepers!!} So~ I am going to wear Missoni for Target  rest of my life...... {Of course this is just a hyperbole.}  Ooookie, let's see what I came up with to pair those pretty "little" things. {"Little", I mean they are relatively cheap, by "little", I mean some of them are in size xs and I had to take it no matter what and pray I can fit in just fine, by "little", here I mean I adore them like they are the real deal.} 1. Zigzag Sweatpants size xs. {I probably want size s instead but oh, well... } I layered asymmetrical cut sheer tank over gray bustier, C&C California racer-cut long vest coat, Missoni for Target zigzag sweatpan...