Legally Blonde the Musical!!

Bailey Hanks is a true southern belle from Anderson, South Carolina. She is the winner of the MTV Hit reality show, “Legally Blonde The Musical: The Search for Elle Woods” replacing Tony Award nominee, Laura Bell Bundy, in July 2008. Being a huge fan of the musical, and Bailey, I was fortunate to sit down with her for an interview.

Q1. How did you find out about the auditions for MTV’s “Legally Blonde The Musical: The Search for the next Elle Woods?”

I found out through one of my good friends that went to college with me. She found out about it on Playbill.com then told me, I said to myself, I have to do that!

Nail Newness: Color Block with Ombré

Love my new nails!! 2 hot trends in 1 look. Best of all, it costs under $20 !!

Go see LeAnn at Delicate Nails in Walnut Creek, Ca and mention that Rachel recommended you!! : )

Instagram Photos

Follow me on Instagram @rachelthestylishwanderer

Just a City girl at Heart...

Top: Joie. Vest: Sanctuary Clothing. Leggings: Zara. Shoes: Joan & David.
Hat: Collection Eighteen. Necklace: House of Harlow.

Photography by KC Cairo

Check out her site!

http://caseycairophotography.blogspot.com

San Francisco Blogger Panel at FIDM on February 2nd...

"Had fun networking with fellow bloggers within the Bay Area, and listening to the panelists answer burning questions about blogging!"

Left to Right: Erin Hagstrom of calivintage.com, Adelle McElveen of fashionistalab.com , Lorraine Sanders of sfindiefashion.com, Sinead Norenius of iFabbo.com, and Ashley Gustafson of fashionablyashley.com

The Panel

(From left) Adelle McElveen, founder of FashionistaLab.com, Senead Norenius, co-founder of iFabbo.com, and Me 

With Lorraine Sanders, Editor-in-chief of SF Indie Fashion

Todays Makeup Look:

Soft and Natural Eyes with Edgy Turquoise Liner, Contoured Cheeks, and a Bubblegum Pink Lip.

Products Used...

Prep Skin with both NARS hydrating freshening lotion, and balancing toner lotion.

Just a day at OPIVU Salon...

Look of the Day: Business meets Casual

Used all Kevin Murphy products for Styling. 

             He is the bomb dot com!

Color: Soft honey blonde with subtle warm lowlights

Spring/Summer 2012 Ad Campaigns

Louis Vuitton

San Francisco Bloggers Corner:

Check out my interview with San Francisco Fashion Bloggers, Laura Ellner of On The Racks and Jennie Lodge of Going West!!

Q1. What inspired you to start your blog?

Jenny: I started Going West as a blog to chronicle my move from Iowa to San Francisco. It was a great way for my entire family to know how it was going. Several months later, I decided to use it as a place to document my outfits. I wanted to push myself to develop my style, and my logic was that if other people were looking, it would be motivation for me to keep posting and trying new things. It's like making a promise out loud to the public - they expect you to keep your word. 

Laura: I started OnTheRacks because I was looking for a creative outlet where I could express myself and my love for fashion. My boyfriend got a nice camera for Christmas just before I began blogging, so it was perfect timing and we both found ourselves a new hobby! 

Rachel: I started Rachel The Stylish Wanderer because fashion has always been my absolute passion. Teens often ask me about the latest trends and style advice. I was looking for a way to communicate my fashion inspirations so the idea of starting a blog grew steadily. 

Photography Class at the Academy of Art

Me at Britex Fabrics. Taken by my friend Kc

This past Fall I took a Digital Photography class at the Academy of Art in San Francisco. It was a 6 week course through their pre-college program. My favorite part about the class was going out exploring and taking pictures of everything and anything that inspired me! Here are a some of my favorite pictures that I took...

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.