HerExchange Weekly Article

Check out this weeks article at HerExchange.com!

This week's article are my tips for creating curves on ANY body and doing so on a budget!

Check it out and left me know what you think!

http://www.herexchange.com/2011/06/creating-curves-on-every-body/

Rachael's Wearing: Stripes in the City

It's a million degrees in DC today, and the humidity is about two million percent. As much as I hate the ocean I would love to be on a boat right now sailing with the ocean breeze in my hair. Ahhhh....

Instead I'm stuck trudging around this hot city, oh I love DC.

Dress {Current Boutique H&M} Shoes {Eva & Zoe}
Purple Watch {LouLous Boutique} Handbag {Gucci}
Necklace {JCrew} Sunglasses {Betsy Johnson}

I know, I know my handbag really doesn't match with the outfit - BUT I really needed a massive handbag today and was in a huge rush. So I'm sure you can forgive me this once. 

This dress is so super comfy and I love wearing it. Probably would have felt more comfortable had I not stuffed my face with Chipolte for lunch, but oh well. 

Cute little sailor detail on the dress, little gold buttons

My mom gave me this necklace a while back. I love the pop of color this outfit totally needs. Its fun and I don't get to wear it much because my daughter thinks its candy and tries to eat it. 

Sorry about the up the nose shot, had to get a close up of this necklace myself!

Whats everyone doing this weekend? I am taking my daughter to a "Princess" Themed birthday party tomorrow and then going to a friends rooftop in Arlington Sunday for a pool party. Hope everyone has a safe and fun weekend! 

xoxo 

Rachael's Wearing : Anthropologie @ the Bar

So forgive this picture, I had to have my husband take this picture and well he wasn't very enthusiastic about it to say the least.

Tank {H&M} Skirt {Anthropologie}
Bangle {Gifted} Shoes {H&M}

I loove this army green skirt! I wrote about a sale at Anthropolgie sale I went to a couple weeks ago and this was my amazing sale purchase. The roped belt makes my waist appear smaller and the fuller bottom hits at a perfect length - right above the knee. This black tank is a cheap must have for me. Probably cost $5 and its easy to put in the wash and go. The black open toe sling backs are actually very uncomfortable but were good for days like today where I'm not walking all over town.

I had a crazy busy day in which I felt like I was on hold for most of it. I'm am currently working with a client that asked me to do something a little different than what I usually do, so I got to take a fun trip to target. There I found something that I MUST have:

MUST HAVE.

I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to do my own DIY with a sewing machine. I used to have one years ago but this year for my birthday I'm determine to get this (ehem - Husband, I need this).

DCFABB Meetup @ Floriana Restaurant

Last night I got my first opportunity to attend the DCFABB (DC Fashion and Beauty Bloggers) monthly Happy Hour!

We met for cocktails & calamari at Floriana Restaurant. The small downstairs bar was packed with beautiful women chatting about each others blogs and love for fashion. I can assure you that bar has NEVER been packed with that many women! We were all so enthusiastically talking that the "regulars" headed out!

All in all it was a great night out for this momma!

A special thank you to Lacey & Elizabeth for putting together such a fabulous and amazing group of women! Head over to Elizabeths blog So Much to Smile About to see some of her great pics of last night!

Playing with Neutrals

Bold color blocking maybe all the rage this summer but don't forget about neutrals!

The great thing about neutral colors is that they flatter any skin tone. Some shades may look better than others, but for the most part any skin tone can pull them off.

I am completely in love with this play on neutrals and it's lady-like look. Pleats are another trend that ANY woman no matter what her body type can pull off. This maxi pleated skirt adds volume and length. The bluish - grey ruffled shirt creates a nice color blocking affect in a less drastic way. This is great inspiration for someone who isn't comfortable with crazy bold color blocking.

Happy Friday!

Over the last week my daughter has been out of preschool, meaning nothing has gotten done around here. I'm going to take the rest of the weekend off, and starting Monday really go full force.

Starting next week I am going to do a small "make-over" of the blog and coming soon will be a tab called "Sophia's Closet" (more to come on that later!).

Everyone enjoy you weekend and give your dad a big hug!

xoxo

Sweat in Style

Any one whose been reading my tweets or my facebook check in recently knows I've been workin' my butt of to get my "pre-baby" body back. Even though I'm at the gym 3-4 days a week I refuse - REFUSE to sacrifice sweating in-style. Since summer is only days away and everyone wants to be bikini ready I thought I would put some of my recommendations for some super cute work-out clothes for any budget.

Lucy (www.Lucy.com or they also have several stores located in the DC/MD/VA area: Union Station, Pentagon Row, Bethesda Row, Congressional Plaza, & Tysons Corner)

If you can't make it in to their store, you should definitely check out their website! They have great sales (pants for $89 on sale for $20!) and clothes for every sport whether you are into yoga, training, running, or exploring.

Fit Couture (www.fitcouture.com)

Fit Couture is a new site I discovered and LOVE! Adds a little sexy spunk to working out and they even offer specialty sizes like petite and tall. Like other websites they offer different clothes for yoga, the gym, running, walking, jackets...But unlike some other websites Fit Couture offers specialty designs for those who love "hot yoga." Although I'm not really into it, I like the concept of clothing that has "fabric designed to wick sweat way, keeping your body cool, no matter what the temperature."

Apifeni Activewear (http://www.apifeni.com/)

I got the honor of meeting Danielle Dobin, founder of Apifeni Active wear, a couple months ago when I was getting ready for the fashion swap (she was kind enough to donate a shirt from her recent collection). Danielle, a mother of two, got tired of wearing active wear that made her feel worse and decided to make a change! I actually own a couple of her shirts and I can honestly say they are amazing, flattering, adorable, and super soft and comfy!

Try out these different athletic labels, I really do think you feel better when you look better, even if you are just working out.