Friday, June 28, 2013

Punk Style


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Today is my baby brother's birthday, and I submit this collection in celebration of his beautiful, wild, and mo-hawked life. He is kind, full of surprises, and can do anything that involves a skilled pair of hands, from cooking to restoring vintage furniture to fixing boat engines! I'm proud to call him my brother.

Happy birthday, lil bro! xoxoxo


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Birthday boy chillin in Costa Rica



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Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Preppy in Plaid


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I borrowed my husband's shirt last weekend, and I don't know why I haven't before. With white jeans and heels, it was perfect for dinner and a movie.

Get the look with white jeans and a boyfriend shirt from J Brand that are made in the USA (this pair is on sale!). My shoes are from Secondi.



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Thursday, June 20, 2013

You're Invited {Glam LLC Summer Fashion Event}

 
 
Attention local ladies! You're invited to shop guilt free this evening by helping to benefit a charity that fights child abuse. And as if you actually needed another reason, there will also be:


OPEN BAR
DC Designer Pop-Up Shops
Tasty Treats
Beats by DJ MIM
Fashion Presentation 

Also, I will walk back and forth in some local DC designer's threads.
 
Enter to win amazing raffle prizes from Hobo, The ANDI Brand, Love Cortnie, Rachel Mulherin, and Fornash all while shopping Carnelian Boutique, Bishop Boutique, Turquoise, Enise, Drabo Gallery, and Runway on Wheels. 
 
$15 at the door

100% of all profits will be donated to Safe Shores DC.
 
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Thursday, June 20 | 6:30-9pm
at 906 H Street NE
Washington, DC
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And there will be so many DC bloggers in the hizouse!
 
 
Join us to eat, shop, and be merry!
 
xo
Rachel
 
 

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Garden Party {Mixing Prints and Patterns}


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I went to my mother's house this weekend for some pool time, but I also got some bonus time in the garden. One of my favorite things to do as a child was to "steal" green beans and cherry tomatoes right off the vine. My Mom truly has a green thumb, and she grows everything from herbs to lettuces to strawberries to squash.  Sadly, I can barely keep houseplants alive, so I love benefiting from her end of summer overages.

The pattern and print mixing is out of my usual wheelhouse, but I was feeling breezy and bohemian. Would you have have paired these two crazy patterns, or is it too much?


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Monday, June 17, 2013

White Out


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I'm loving this beautiful weather and my summer whites, and clearly obsessed with my new Pikolinos sandals that I shared last week. I forgot to mention then that the nice girls at Nordstrom also made sure to send me home with a few Maasai-beaded bracelets from Pikolinos, too!

Here's how you can get the look fairly:

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Photography and styling by Victoria Corkhill. 


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Monday, June 10, 2013

The Perfect Summer Sandals {by Pikolinos}


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Shoes by Pikolinos; dress from American Apparel; lipstick by Radiant Cosmetics

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Last Saturday was the perfect summer day: my friend Victoria made us a delicious brunch, the weather was warm but not humid, and I got to wear my favorite new shoes!


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I'm so pleased to introduce you to my new summer sandals from Pikolinos, a Spanish company that is clearly committed to being kind to people and to the earth. This pair has beautiful Maasai beading and is part of a recent collaboration with the Association for Development, Alternative Commerce and Micro-credits (ADCAM), which works to promote social projects in various parts of the world, and specialises in education, women and micro-credit.

Even though they are brand new, they feel buttery soft like I've been wearing them for years. Plus, Pikolinos uses a vegetable tanning method, water-based dyes and solvent-free glues. I'm in love!

I'd also like to say a special thank you to the sales team at Pentagon City's Nordstrom. When I explained that I was looking for shoes that were made in the USA or fair trade, they were so incredibly helpful, and I never would have discovered this lovely company without their expert assistance. Thanks, ladies!

Shop Pikolinos at Nordstrom here (free shipping both ways!)





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Photography and styling by Victoria Corkhill.

Last but not least, I want to reassure you that I am hard at work on a few big posts, so please stay tuned for an exciting collaboration that I hope to reveal this month. :)



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Sunday, June 9, 2013

A Weekend in Charleston, SC {Get the Look}


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I spent Memorial Day weekend watching waves and catching rays in Charleston, SC with one of my besties, and it was glorious. A strong dose of Vitamin D is a key ingredient in my personal happiness maintenance regimen.

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From the Spanish moss dripping from the trees to the surf and sand, 
it was just what the doctor ordered.

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Adult beverages didn't hurt either.
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The doors to the house we stayed in were absolutely stunning.

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And we were blessed with beautiful sunsets every night.
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If you'd like to check out more of my summer adventures, come join me over on Instagram at @MyFairVanity


And last, but certainly not least, here is one way to get this look fairly:


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