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We are having a very odd beginning to winter here in MN.  Last year = snowpocolypse, this year = unseasonably warm.  We had a record-breaking high of 59 degrees on Thanksgiving!  While I am thankful for a milder winter this year, I do look forward to cold-weather fashions.  These are some of my most enviable looks from my favorite fashion bloggers. 

Jessica Quirk of What I Wore does an awesome job of mixing prints.  I would die for this kitty print top and chevron cape!  Slim-fitting cords in unexpected hues are also on my list.

I recently picked up a great fitting blazer for $20!  Hats make me look bald, perhaps a headband instead?  I'd rock the heels like Jagger.

Fashion Zen's Iris makes me want to grow out my hair every time I visit her blog.  If I didn't have watermelons for knees I would wear the heels and socks combo, but in this case I'd swap in tights.  Loving the cranberry and mustard palate and houndstooth coat (Black and white, how I love thee...)

So dramatic, so glamorous.  Atlantic-Pacific blogger Blair is too much...in a good way.

Needs tights for MN, but how chic!?  Camel and black could be the new black and white...

Let it be known - If I had the opportunity to wear sequined pants, I would, a la The Man Repeller.  Bonus point for heels with bows.

And there you have it:  What I would wear every day if I weren't in chef pants and Keens. 

Tell me which are your favorite looks!

Love,

Rachel

Inspiration

I was discussing this with my grandma, the amazing artist, yesterday.  Oft times it's difficult to accept compliments when you know of so many other outrageously talented artists out there.  Take a look-see what I mean....

http://www.cakeoperaco.com/index.php

http://www.cakeoperaco.com/index.php

I've been waiting to share the Toronto bakery Cake Opera Co. with you.  Awe-inspiring to say the very least!  Not surprisingly, one part of the female duo has a fine art background.  The varied use of texture, color (or lack thereof), mixing fondant with gum paste with jewels, feathers, fabric, painting...innovation and restraint mingle for the ideal balance.  Click here to see some of their amazing and gorgeous spreads.  I promise it will blow your mind.

xoxo,
Rachel

I {heart} Clemence

Miss Poesy has been busy making the rounds at Cannes Film Festival this week.  Her style is a breath of fresh air compared to the overstyled and oversexed starlets that tend to clutter the red carpet (she's 28, by the by).  The first look is my favorite:  The gorgeous vintage-inspired YSL Edition Soir dress, juxtaposed with loose, undone hair, is impeccable.  The jade heels add just enough modern edge to keep it age appropriate.  Flawless.

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In a pleated Chanel number, via style.com

Alas, she makes me want to be blonde, in Calvin Klein, via wireimage.com

I just read that the title role of Joan of Arc will be played by Clemence in an upcoming French biopic.  Tres magnifique!

Avec amour,

Rachel

Hayley Williams Cosmo Cover!

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OMG I love Hayley!  Usually I hate Cosmo (too much "What your man wants" not enough "What you want")  but I have to get my hands on a copy of this.  And it will probably be for free at the salon, bahahahaha.  

My buddy Elle and I saw Paramore perform at The Filmore in Denver last year and girl can work a stage!  Not only that, she changes her haircolor about as often as I do :)  Power to the unique beauties of the world!

Love and hairdye,
Rachel