day 4 // fashion lovin

 day 4: fashion lovin/loathin

Lately I cannot get enough of black/camel/white combination. I've been digging through my closet and remixing ev-er-y-thang. I used to be totally against black & anything that came close to brown. However; camel, cognac, & tan all blend beautifully with black & white or cream. Black jeans are a staple & Gap always delivers. Given the choice, 8/10 times I always pick silver but that gold watch is a beaut. I've lusted after owning a black watch for a while but this has quickly taken its place. I own that Kate Spade bag in a snake skin finish but black is just classic chic....& I'm sensing a black theme going on. :-) Which brings me to these pointed toe flats. Love the pointed toe, loving the cut out even more. Lastly, a red lip is the cherry on top. Sadly I've only worn a red lip once or twice this summer but she'll make her return soon. 

As far as loathing goes, the only "trend" that comes to mind are wedge sneakers. I've had an obsession with sneakers since high school, it's ridiculous how many pair I own. I've never liked this trend...it's asinine. Just wear sneakers OR heels but please stop wearing wedge sneakers. They're not cute...at all. Mini rant over. Of course to each their own, if you love em....rock em girl.

day 2 // h a p p y

Just a few things that make me happy:

1. Travel - Montego Bay, Jamaica; summer 2012. There's just something about being away from home...experiencing new people, culture, & food that awakens my soul. 

2. Jayhawk basketball - a religion all its own, there's no place like Allen Fieldhouse. 

3. Baby Bro - we've been through a lot as a family; I am the proudest big sister of this guy. He's my best friend and the funniest person I know, hands down. 

4. Hope - anxious by genetics, I have to remind myself daily that God always delivers on his promises.

Day 2 of Blog-tember Challenge!! 

About the Author // First Post

        Hi guys! This is my first post, very exciting and scary...so bare with me!

I'm Rachel, 26 years young, living in Overland Park, KS. A little over  year ago I rededicated my life to Christ. Since then, major desires have changed in my heart. By nature I'm a pretty private person, I prefer to sit back and observe. I'm also an all or nothing kinda girl, meaning I'm 100% into something or totally uninterested. Typical type A personality, however recently I've allowed myself to embrace the creative side. Career wise I'm in sales and I love it; being competitive and striving to be #1 fuels me. Creating this blog is my first attempt at marrying all the things I enjoy and am good at. My focus for this blog is to encourage and inspire women to embrace and be truly confident in themselves. By the glory of God I've overcome obstacles and as hard as it is for me to be vulnerable...it's even harder to settle for mediocrity. 

Quick Facts: 

-I hate eggs & seafood

-the beloved pumpkin spice latte is too sweet for these taste buds

-nail polish obsessed

-love a bold lip + messy bun (clearly, lol)

-one baby brother (who's 21)

-single

-I love time period shows/movies :: Pride & Prejudice, Downton Abbey

Speaking of time period, if I wrote a novel it would most certainly be set in the late 1800's/ early 1900's. Of course I'd have a heroine, a mix between Marie Antoinette & Elizabeth Bennet. She plays by her own rules, never needing a man to be her conqueror. 

Thanks to Bailey Jean for putting together the Blog-tember Challenge! Check out her blog for the rest of the challenge!