Holiday Makeup

Featured article on Holiday Makeup in my school newspaper, The Monte Vista Stampede!!

Holiday parties and festivities are just around the corner, and girls are searching for that perfect holiday makeup look that is sure to get the party started. Juniors at Monte Vista High School in Danville, Ca; Carly and Nellie are modeling in the Nordstroms Walnut Creek B.P Winter Fashion Show on December 18th and I created these fun and festive looks that they can rock down the runway!

Macy's Glamorama 2011-ARTrageous

Spotted: After-party at the Asian Art Museum, SF

Copyright: Gil Riego Jr.

GLAM TIME at MAC 

SHOW TIME!!!

The mens underwear line Papi. I swear this view can't get any better! lol ; )              

Copyright: Gil Riego Jr.

Tracy Reese. Loved her Fall Collection. 1960's inspired with a sophisticated twist.

Find Your Magic 2.0 Styling Event

With Style Studios, Keylee Sanders.

Fashion Blogger, Natalie Goel. 

Natalie Goel and Keylee Sanders dishing on Fall 2011 Fashions Do's and Dont's!!

Jessica Simpson Sportswear Collection Launch

Chillin' with Jessica Backstage. She is so sweet and down-to-earth. Love her! ♡

          Jessica and I on stage!! #BlondeAmbition

Fashion's Night Out-San Francisco-Sept 8 !!

Red Carpet at Neiman Marcus with my friend Natalia

     A gorgeous sea of couture gowns....what more could a girl want! ; 

All photos taken by my fabulous photographer Jen. Check out her site!!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/J-Lovely-Photography/157129348683

San Francisco Fashion Week 2011

My friend Alissa and I

With one of the beautiful models from the show, she reminds me of Tyra Banks 

Visit to the Benefit Cosmetics Headquarters!!

I had the oppurtunity to visit the Benefit Cosmetics headquarters in San Francisco, a.k.a 'Beauty Heaven.' My good friend Mac Witmer is interning there and she invited me to come visit her at the offices. The bubblegum pink walls, glitzy chandeliers, endless amounts of makeup, and basically girly everything made my jaw drop when I entered. It felt so surreal! On top of that,everyone was so warm, polite, and friendly, and greeted me with a smile on their faces! This weekend I went out and purchased the Posietint Cheek and Lip Stain, and They're Real mascara that Mac mentioned and I fell in love! Mac took me on a tour of the office, and below are the pics! : )

LOVE the lounge...so girly & pink!!

I ♥ Benefit Cosmetics!!

Rachel's Personal Styling Buisness

☮ SF Indie Mart ☮

LOOK OF THE DAY (7.24.11): Went to the SF Indie Mart so I was inspired to wear something Indie. I pulled out of my closet this white lace, vintage inspired dress, neutral accesories, and went for the socks and booties look because I was feeling "Alexa Chung" inspired! ♥

My Current Fashion Loves...

Elizabeth & James Emery Blazer

The WHITE BLAZER trend has become a summer staple that is loved my many celebrities. It's sophisticated, and is a lighter and more modern version of a black jacket or wrap. It looks great dressed up or dressed down with harem pants like the model is wearing above, or shorts.

Cheap & Chic

Head to toe in FOREVER 21!!

Dress $24.80

Shoes $24.80

Lace biker gloves $5.80

Total $55.40

Who said you can't look fabulous at an affordable price?? 

I am starting my own personal shopping business. If you live in the Bay Area, Email or Facebook me if you would like to set up an appointment and I can help style you within your budget.

Email: Racheldickinson40@yahoo.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RachelTheStylishWanderer

I ♥ Shotwell SF!!

One question that I am asked frequently is "where my favorite place is to shop??" I would say that Shotwell SF is at the top of my list. Shotwell SF is located at 320 Grant St. (between Bush & Sutter) selling one-of-a-kind vintage pieces and collectables. They have fashion-forward items at all different price points and is truly and amazing store..I LOVE IT!!


Check out Shotwell SF!!
http://www.shotwellsf.com/

OPIVU Makeup Consultation with Kendall

Today I had a makeup consultation with Kendall using OPIVU Cosmetics. OPIVU Cosmetics is a luxurious all natural make up line, and is yet the best kept secret in Danville!

Before

and After..

To book a Makeup Consultation with me send me a message on Facebook!

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=123345551034134&v=photos&ref=ts#!/RachelTheStylishWanderer

To learn more about OPIVU Cosmetics go to: http://opivucosmetics.com/

Charity Fashion Show 2011!!

           Pre-Party FUN!

                                        VIP!

Sponsored by Vitamin Water ZERO

"The American Dream" Photoshoot

This past weekend I did a photoshoot at my friend Marylena's gorgeous Mediterranean-style home in West Atherton,Ca. My inspiration for the photoshoot was "The American Dream," and this house was calling my name. This magical, one of a kind estate features a sweeping grand staircase, huge stained glass windows, and 22ft high ceilings; a picture perfect setting.  The mansion has been visited by celebrities and notables from the technology, film, and publishing industries including Martha Stewart, Bill Gates, Francis Ford Coppola, George Lucas, Queen Noor, and dozens of others. For the shoot I modeled an old Hollywood inspired dress by the designer Nicole Bakti that I wore to my schools Junior Prom this year. I was fortunate to work with the amazing, San Francisco based photographer Jorge Moreno. He was a joy to work with, we collaborated well, and plan to do many more shoots together in the future! : )

Credits:

Photographer: Jorge Moreno http://www.jmorenophoto.com/
Hair: Larry Paskow
Makeup: OPIVU Cosmetics http://www.facebook.com/pages/Opivu-Cosmetics/181877541857588
Location: Estate in Atherton,Ca http://stockbridgeavenue.com/Home.html

Blonde Bombshell Hair!!

This year for prom I decided that I wanted Big Blonde Bombshell hair! I went to OPIVU Salon in Danville,Ca and got my hair done by the fabulous Larry Paskow.a.k.a My Mane Man!  

BIG VOLUME!!

                      The Final Look!

          Visit Larry Paskow at OPIVU Salon in Danville!!!

OPIVU's Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/editalbum.php?aid=32298&oid=123345551034134&add=1&htmlup=1#!/pages/OPIVU/181731145008

Photoshoot with the Besties

Photoshoot with my Besties ♥ Styled them from head to toe! 
Location: San Francisco Opera House

Cassie: your Boho Girl

Rachael: your everyday glam girl

RachelTheStylishWanderer: your glam hipster


Photos by: J Lovely Photographyhttp://www.facebook.com/pages/J-Lovely-Photography/157129348683?v=photos Like