{bliss}

Now is the time to really revel in interior design porn, as I move into my new apartment in Chicago on....wait for it....Monday!  These photos best reflect what I'm digging at this moment with black and white interiors, hardwood floors, touches of gold, rustic elements, and pops of bright colors!  I am so excited to get settled in and make my place my own, as I will need a bit of a haven during this stressful yet exciting period.  

Wish me luck, loves!

Truly yours,

Rachel

Just For Fun

Oh hi Kentucky rain, you're just in time for me to leave.  One week and counting and this Kentucky girl will be off on a new adventure.  Sorry for neglecting the blog, it seems that moving is one of the more daunting tasks I've ever faced, and I've been spending my days draining my bank account, {because I need a giant bust of Buddha}, and my nights laughing with lifelong friends.  

I'm going to need visitors.

 ♫ ♪ Cosmic Love- Florence + The Machine ♪ ♫

Truly yours,

Rachel

I Just Want To Tell You Nothing

{via Fashion Gone Rogue}

Once again, when I'm down I find myself drawn back to supergirl inspired editorials, {gotta stop being so predictable, little Miss Rachel}.  These photos of Missy Rayder, shot by Thomas Klementsson for Intermission, embody such a sense of empowerment while maintaining an undeniable sex appeal that makes them both impactful and accessible at the same time.  The sheer capes are feminine and delicate, while that alligator print body suit, the cut-out suede, and that bizarre shredded dress demand your attention and create a look that only a strong, self-assured woman could pull off.  In short, I'm totally in love.  

I know I've been a bad blogger as of late, and I am so, so sorry to leave you dolls floating aimlessly through the blogosphere.  I've been channeling most of my energy into finding the dream job in Chicago, a process that is so exciting and yet completely draining.  I'll do my best to keep from neglecting you all, and hope you all will try to stick it out.  I have a feeling that it will be well worth it in the end! 

♫ ♪  Love You Till The End- The Pogues

Truly Yours,

Rachel 

If You Ever Did Believe

{via fashion gone rogue}

Something about this editorial from the February issue of FN magazine is so comforting.  Maybe it's the accessibility of it, the fact that I myself could pull off each and every one of these looks without looking entirely insane.  Maybe it has to do with the story; just a girl in her art studio, nothing overly complicated.   Once in a while, especially during the fashion week surge, we need a sharp jolt of simplicity, and I'm not talking about mnmlsm {hehe, see what I did there?}.  Cozy knits, a simple setting, tousled hair, jean cut offs, and those sea green bloomers...don't get me started on that color, it just works here.  You can almost hear the Stevie Nicks echoing through her studio!

I hope everyone had a lovely weekend! 

Truly yours,

Rachel

Flawless

{via fashionstyleme}

Dear lord, the lady is flawless!  Here we have Miss Kate Moss for Lonchamp's Spring 2011 ad campaign, and I see one major flaw with these advertisements.  The problem is, I don't care one little bit about the product!  Not that I have anything against Longchamp bags, they're beautifully well-made and iconic, and I love my "le pliage".  It's just that Kate looks so darn gorgeous here, and the styling is just so good {I mean, can we talk about that green dress?  Can you say "KY Derby"?}  

On a different note, I hope everyone had a wonderful valentine's day, but now that it's over, let's try to remember how important it is to tell those we care for how amazing they are on all the other days of the year!  It's then that those sweet nothings and terms of endearment mean the most! 

Truly yours,

Rachel

Stock Pile

{via ffffound, her famed warm gun, oracle fox, tumblr}

Happy humpday beautiful readers!  I've decided to start my first series: Inspirational Humpdays!  Every Wednesday I'm going to post a random hodgepodge of photos that have been rapidly gathering dust in my iphoto folder.  I figure it will be a good way to both inspire and clean out my hard drive.  Mmmmm I want to be in that last photo right now!  What could be better than good friends, sand, a beer, and perhaps a cute boy?  Ok definitely a cute boy, we're working on that one.  I hope you have a wonderful Wednesday, and if you are snowed in like much of the country, why not dress like it's 85 degrees out?  Hey, you're staying inside anyways, and I promise it'll make you feel much more cheery!

Truly yours,

Rachel

On Pointe

{via Vogue Russia February 2011}

I am of the opinion that if all fashion designers based their collections around ballet, theatre, or music, everything would just be prettier.  The ballerinas are getting A LOT of love right now from the fashion world, and rightfully so, as ballet is one of the most fashion conscious art forms out there.  The fashion world and the ballet world have so much in common that this seems like such a fluid, natural pairing.  Both are incredibly body conscious, requiring models and dancers alike to manipulate their bodies to portray a specific message.  Copious amounts of chiffon and satin, delicate details, these ballet inspired pieces are basically my bread and butter, so I am reveling in this editorial from Vogue Russia.  And with valentine's day approaching, these sweet silhouettes and fragile fabrics will cater perfectly to our sweetheart inspired outfits!  

Truly yours,

Rachel

Let's Lighten Up

{via fashiongonerogue, french frosting, little plastic horses}

A completely random compilation of fashion photos to serve as a friendly reminder to smile.  Because fashion should be fun.  Because we shouldn't have to stress about what season we're wearing.  Because we don't have to be chronic Man Repellers to be taken seriously in the fashion world.  Because I am sick and tired of being scorned for showing some sex appeal, and because there is nothing, NOTHING sexier than a low-cut back, {am I right ladies, or am I right?}.

*Sigh*

Thanks for letting me vent, now let's try to not take ourselves so seriously.  This is about fun! 

Truly yours,

Rachel