let SF fashion week commence!

With San Francisco Fashion Week starting on Wednesday I thought I would give you a little sneak peek on what is to come! This will be my first fashion week and I am quite excited! I have all my outfits picked out and I'm all set to see local designers creations. 

The first evening is held at The Fairmont Hotel, where guests enjoy an International Show Room and a Pret A Porter show then the evening fades into a glamorous celebration party featuring International Beats.

The 15th is all about the future of fashion. The topics will cover the Importance of Sustainability and Future of the Fashion industry with Tech advancements. Come join us for an insightful evening and an opportunity to network with the Fashion industry professionals.

  

September 16th is the Couture Show! The evening starts with a red carpet at The Clift Hotel followed by an exquisite Fashion show featuring International and Couture designers.

September 17th is the Menswear and Technology Showcase, The evening is featuring a stunning Emerging, Menswear and innovative Tech Designs on the Runway. The Evening will commence with an exclusive Meet and Greet event followed by a Striking runway show concluding with a one of a kind after party.

  

September 18th is the Fashion Week Finale Brunch.  The afternoon will commence with a VIP Brunch and Cocktail session followed by Sustainable Fashion show featuring Extravagant Local and Eco Designs on the runway. The day will continue with an exquisite lounge party with global beats. Join us on our Final day for fun under the Sun, benefiting our featured Organization of the day. A day of Celebration not to be missed!

Anyone is welcome! If you would like to attend tickets are sold here

 

My ruffle skirt is from ASOS and I already see myself wearing it multiple times a week!

My kitten heel loafers are on sale with all sizes available!! RUN!

My lace top is from the WhoWhatWear collection with Target

and my hat is Nordstrom and my handbag is H&M

xx, 

Rachel 

fall look and 5 tips on how to put outfits together better

Fall in California doesn't start for a while but I am already starting to plan! My go to this season will definitely be a turtleneck under dresses! I literally had heart eyes when I saw this look on Zara. With a new season starting sometimes it's hard to get dressed! So today I'm giving you some tips on how to put outfits together easier!

1. Pick out your outfit the night before. There's nothing worse than running late and picking out an outfit that you regret all day long.  

2. Shoes and bags first...if there's something you're particularly excited about at a certain moment, probably the newest items then build your outfit around it.

3. Check the forecast for the next day. There is nothing worse than picking out a killer outfit and have the weather not agree.

 4. Eat before you get dressed. Eat in your robe or in your pj's! If your drip some coffee or oatmeal on your work outfit, well now you have to scramble to pick out another outfit or try to get a stain off your blouse and honestly who on Earth has time for that?!

5. Take it easy! Mornings are stressful, take 5 minutes to meditate or do some yoga. This may seem counter intuitive to the morning hacks, but taking time to slow down actually creates more space in your life. When you're less stressed, you're more effective, and life is more fun. 

I hope that helps make you a more successful girl boss! Lots of love!

Zara dress and turtleneck

OTK boots

Pink handbag

xx,

Rachel

5 reasons to give maxi dresses a chance

Recently I found a super cute website that sells seriously the CUTEST clothes ever! Plus it doesn't break the bank, it's called Make Me Chic and I am seriously saying goodbye to my paycheck! My dress is currently $30 and today I'm giving you 5 reasons you need to give maxi dresses a chance!

1. Easy to wear and easy to throw on for dinner or errands! Unlike jeans, you can wear a maxi dress to work, a wedding, a dinner date, and the pet store. Maxi dresses are a blank canvas — you can lounge in it on the weekend or transform it into a flashy show-stopper. Adding a cropped blazer can take you from the beach to the movie theater. Or change up your look by swapping flip-flops for classy wedges or heels.

2. You already know I love a good wrap dress but having a maxi wrap dress exudes class and ultimate femininity. Maxi dresses are flirty. Opposite of the bag-like shift dress, maxi dresses don’t hide your figure. You can be comfortable and still look like a woman. And you can easily up the feminine factor with jewelry, like an armful of silver bangles, a delicate pendant, or shoulder-grazing earrings. Finish off the look with ankle boots in the winter, and metallic gladiator sandals in the summer.

3. No wardrobe malfunctions...A maxi dress means you don’t have to worry about your shirt coming untucked, a button gap in your blouse, or anything riding up when you sit down. It’s literally got you covered. 

4. They're classic...As much as we love a good trend, maxi dresses date back to the ’70s, and they aren’t going out of style anytime soon. They have major staying power due to the wide variety of patterns, styles, colors, and fabrics available. A solid-color maxi in a classic shape will see you through changing fads; all you have to do is update an accessory or two.

5. And last but not least, you don't have to shave your legs. You know you appreciate this one! Maxi dresses give you a ladylike edge while saving you those precious minutes spent shaving. 

xx,

Rachel

inspiration...

Happy Monday! I've been wearing this jumpsuit literally non stop since I got it last week and for good reason! Since I can't say no to stripes when I saw this pretty jumpsuit I knew it was fate. The bow also got me. My jumpsuit is from Nasty Gal which is a new store that I came across. They have some really cute options for not too bad of a price! This jumpsuit suit is only $68! Score!

My slip on mules are only $26!

Scroll down for how I find inspiration in my everyday life and how you can too!

~One way I find quick inspiration is Pinterest! Pinterest is such a great way to find inspo and you can find anything! From fashion to home decor to recipes!  

~Another way is to take a day trip somewhere! Whether you like the ocean or the city. Taking some time for yourself or getting out of your routine is super helpful and allows your brain to focus on your scenery! 

~Enjoy something you made in the past--a blog post, a video, a drawing or a project! Finding something you were proud of might spark something in you!

~Create a vision board! I have these all over my room. I like to cut out pictures from magazines and stick them on a little square of  cardboard (get it at Target, $5)

~ Immerse yourself in learning something new and allow yourself to forget about the limitations of time. For me this was blogging. When I first started I was terrified and didn't know if I could even accomplish my goal! But I'm so glad I did, it's one of my greatest joys. 

xx,

Rachel

eShakti

Happy Friday!!! I hope all of you have a lovely long weekend thats filled with relaxation and maybe a little bit of shopping! So to help you out on the shopping part I found this really amazing company called eShakti! It's seriously the coolest, here's how it works! Pick your favorite design, tell them your exact measurements, customize your design to fit your exact style and viola! So of course I designed this dress because I'm so in love with wrap dresses! 

Below I'm talking about 5 pieces that you need for your fall wardrobe!

5 pieces that you NEED for Fall!

1. Bomber Jacket! This trend is so cool and chic and I can't wait to get my hands on one of these babies! These are the ones I'm loving...Nordstrom, Topshop, Forever 21 and Target

2. Next is slip on flats! I've definitely taken advantage of this trend and I'm so obsessed! Here are my favorites...Zara and ASOS

3. Obviously I'm a dress girl so the dresses that I have for fall are...here, here, and here

4. Now lets talk about bags, this season velvet is in! 

here and here

5. Last but not least one trend that I lived in last year is OTK boots! They pair perfectly with dresses, jeans and skirts! My favorites are...here and here

Happy Fall ladies!

xx,

Rachel

blushing in SF

     

We're halfway through the week can I get an amen! My weeks are jam packed with deadlines, blog posts, errands, emails, homework and that never ending pile of laundry! But my weekends are slower which allows me to seek inspiration, catch up on my magazines, grab some coffee and just think. 

Keeping weekends in mind I'm making a list of my favorite spots in San Francisco! 

 ~My all time favorite thing to do is eat. I like to try new restaurants but I always tend to wander back to my favorites. 

~Rose's Cafe

~20th Century Cafe

~Reveille Coffee Co.

~Another place that I love to take my pup for walks to just take in the scenery is the Pacific Heights neighborhood. My feed is full of these beautiful homes and I seriously cannot get enough! 

~ If you're feeling like a beach day head on over to Baker Beach with a picnic lunch there's a beautiful view of The Golden Gate Bridge! Side note: don't go around the big rock, there's a nudist beach. 

~Get a yummy pastry from Mr. Holmes Bakehouse and head over to to the Painted Ladies! I'm loving picnics at this time of year and a pretty view with a yummy snack doesn't get much better!

Obviously I'm a huge fan of blush pink and white so this combo was inevitable! My dress is one of my favorites because it's so easy to throw on and pair with ballet flats and a sweater! This cardigan is so sweet and seriously the most perfect shade of pink, definitely need it in different colors! Every woman needs her perfect ballet flats and these are mine! And last but not least my handbag which I've gotten some good use in and you'll never guess the price!

xx,

Rachel