MARCH MADNESS:

March Madness is a time where basketball fans all over the nation come together and keep their fingers crossed in hopes that their favorite NCAA college team will take the championship. Of course, CollegeFashionista (aka the site I intern as a Style Guru for) has taken the opportunity to host a March Madness of their own complete with 60+ Style Gurus in the ultimate fashion showdown.

With a total of 3 rounds, March Madness a la CollegeFashionista requires each Style Guru to present 3 different looks that viewers can look through. Above are the looks I've styled for the contest. Although I did not win, I'm so glad I got to participate. A HUGE thank you to everyone who helped me get to the Top 4! Couldn't have done it without all the love and support <3

Thanks a bunch, 

Rachel 

WELCOME 2015:

Enchanté...

Bonne année! Happy New Year from The Rachel Story to you!

I am sure most of us are utterly shocked by the fact that 2014 flew by so quickly. Now we must adjust our dates with the number 15 written at the end (and just as I was getting used to 14 too!). Suffice to say, this past year was truly a blessed year and God revealed to me in so many ways just how good He is. I'm so excited for what the new year has to offer (including the numbered days I have remaining as a teenager) and I also look forward to how God can use me. Perhaps by the end of 2015, I can say I've accomplished many things and succeeded  in utilizing the best of my abilities. 

Also... I have started my own photography business: The Rachel Studio. I had been contemplating on whether or not this was a good idea but I realized life is too short not to pursue what I want to pursue! It is basically an outlet in which my friends, family, and peers as well as other folks can contact me for anything from head-shots to portraits to family photo shoots! My passion for photography and capturing the memories many tend to forget throughout time has brought me to start my own page on Facebook. Please feel free to contact me for any business inquiries (limited to Los Angeles/San Diego area only for now).

As for this OOTD...well I suppose you can guess where I got the inspiration based off the intro of this blog post?

OUTFIT:

Striped Top-Forever 21

Dress-Kohl's

Boots-Dr. Martens

Beret-Grandma

Thanks for reading and keep a look out for more of The Rachel Story!

Best, 

Rachel

WELCOME SUMMER:

Summer style, summer plans, and more...

Hello, hello!

It's been officially two weeks since I ended my freshman year of college (which you can read all about HERE). Summer vacation is in the works and unfortunately, I still do not have a job...But hey! At least I get to wake up a little later in the day and catch up on my TV shows, right?

With all the extra time I have, I decided to focus more on my blog and hobbies--I recently purchased Photoshop and Lightroom in hopes of advancing my photo editing skills. I also plan on taking my camera every time I go out! To start it all off, I have here a simple ootd, perfect for the summer season. I paired a current trendy piece--the netted shirt--with a sheer, sky blue skirt. This combination kind of gives off a nautical impression! I added simple accessories and a pair of silver Birks to ease into the refreshing So Cal summer fashion. 

I should mention: I am posting a two-part series of my glorious college-city, San Diego! They will be posted in the next couple of weeks--so, check back on my blog soon! Each post will be filled with photos of some must-see tourist spots that highlight just a little of what the area has to offer.

OUTFIT: 

Tank-Love Culture

Netted Shirt-Korea

Skirt-Forever 21

Sandals-Birkenstock

Bracelet-Bouton Bracelets

Catch ya later, 

Rachel

THERAPY FLUFFIES:

There's really nothing better than petting some pups when you're stressed out...

It has finally been an full week into college and I am already suffering from post-summer laziness. Who knew assimilating back into that work and studying mode could be so difficult? However, I promised myself to start my college years off strongly and I know that a clean slate will give me many opportunities to not only become a better scholar, but also a better person.
I've met some amazing people these past few weeks (some weird ones as well) and it's made me to really look forward for the rest of my freshman year and what good (and bad) can come out of it.
Also, I can't get enough of my college's location and weather. Beside the fact that I'm a couple hours away from home and good ol' authentic Korean food, La Jolla has a wonderful skyline right beside the beach and each day is the perfect juxtaposition of cold and warm. Plus, our school has pups you can pet whenever you want relief from the chaotic student life.
Can't wait to show you more of my everyday adventures!

Outfit:
- Speckled knit cardigan-- Heavenly Couture
- White tee-- gift
- Pants-- Forever21
- Shoes-- Target
- Necklace-- Guy and Eva
- Bracelets-- Philippines, gift
- Backpack-- Amazon

Cool and content,

Rachel

**Special thanks to my suite mate, Michelle, for taking the pics of me!