Summer Sales {Shop by Color}

Bags are fair trade from Ethica; White shirtdress is made in the USA by Thakoon; Shirt is made by hand in the USA using eco-friendly dyes and fabrics by Upstate

Shoes are handmade in Marrakech using a direct trade relationship, exclusive to Anthom; Shorts are fair trade from One Mango Tree; Color-block sheath dress in made in the USA by Lela Rose

Oxfords are fair trade by Ten & Co. from Anthom; American Apparel red bikini is $6 per piece!; Miista sandals are fair trade; Necklace is handmade using salvaged glass, stones and metals and fair labor standards

Each item above is from one of my favorite labels that are kind to the earth and the people on it, and each and every item is on major summer sale! Enjoy.  

xo

 

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glass, stones and metals

Teeki: Eco-friendly yoga pants {from SPACE}

I first introduced you to Teeki back in the beginning days of My Fair Vanity, so it seems fitting to be partnering with them as this little blog turns one year old.

I'm so pleased to feature this company because they make beautiful, soft, trippy yoga and dance wear from recycled plastic bottles and they make them right here in the USA!  I love their super positive, other-worldly vibe, and I constantly returned to it throughout this project.

And when I say other-worldly, I mean other-worldly: after infusing a pair of yoga pants with the collective intentions of Teeki customers worldwide, they launched a pair of their yoga pants into space. Seriously. For real. And you can win those yoga pants! Details are here.

These images would not exist without three incredibly talented and bright lights. Each one of my co-conspirators clearly sent their most positive intentions into this collaboration. My love and my thanks to:

Jason Hornick Photography, Aaryn West (surface design) and Capitol Movement

Please check out Jason's photography, peep Aaryn's awesome design work, and enjoy a few clips of Capitol Movement in action, and I guarantee you won't be disappointed.

Last but not least, the bangles we're wearing are made from sustainable mango tree wood by Mango Tree bangles.



Photography by Jason Hornick; Graphic design by Aaryn West; Models (in order of appearance) Ashley Clausnitzer, Devin Simpson, and Renee Martini of DC's Capitol Movement dance company.

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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!

 

Eden of Garden of Glam

Meaghan of District Sparkle

Cathy of Poor Little It Girl

Erin of Currently Coveting

Keri of A Diva State of Mind 

 

Join us to eat, shop, and be merry!

 

xo

Rachel

 

 

iPhone Bling {Made in the USA}

After spending at least two million minutes of my life fishing around in the depths of my bag for a jet black phone, I've decided it's time for a new case.

Aaryn West's Society 6 shop has me covered. Each case is manufactured in the USA of an extremely strong plastic called Lexan. According to Society6, Lexan is a stronger, lighter, more flexible, and of higher quality than other plastic cases on the market. Bonus: each phone case was designed by the talented Ms. West in Los Angeles, California.





I've narrowed it down to the few cases above, but I was also delighted to discover that all of Aaryn's designs can be purchased as eco-friendly throw pillows, hoodies, tote bags, and more. 

The hoodies are American Apparel, the totes are made from 100% post-industrial recycled cotton, and all other items are made in the USA.




Which one would you choose?

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Instalife, lately

1. A little springspiration
2. #tbt from my time spent in New Zealand in 2003
3. Home, sweet Home :)
4. Dumbarton Oaks
5. Lunch at Mitsitam, housed in the Museum of the American Indian. Food is not your average musuem fare. Local and yum.
6. From brunch at Bistrot Bohem, a little Czech wonderland.

 

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An Afternoon at Dumbarton Oaks

Barney's COOP cashmere sweaterdress, vegan Stella McCartney boots, both from Secondi.
Photography by Victoria Corkhill

I spent a perfect Sunday afternoon at Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection last Sunday with my friend and photographer extraordinaire, Victoria. Founded by Robert Woods Bliss and Mildred Barns Bliss and now administered by Harvard University, the museum and libraries are housed in what I would certainly call one of Georgetown's hidden gems.

Filled with natural light, beautiful pre-Columbian artifacts and Mayan jewelry, Dumbarton Oaks is the ideal place to spend your next free weekend.

Tune in on Friday to see more of our visit.

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