I'm Not Dead

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Long time no blog! I know everyone is wondering why I have been MIA for the past week and a half. As cliche as it sounds and as lazy as it makes me look, I simply did not have the time, at all. I kept trying to get a post up, but I never had enough time to make a nice, quality one. The past two weeks have been crazy. Here's how it went. 

All summer I have been working on this HUGE project, and it ended on August 15th, Praise The Lord!  Because I had to finish this huge project I didn't have time to do anything but the project. After that my bestie, Savanna came to the MI. I couldn't have been more excited! We had a great time, especially at the One Direction concert Sunday night. Our seats were the best! I even got a Harry wave, aaahhhhh. Monday bright and early Savanna flew home, and I headed back to my house(we stayed at the DAC after the concert) and packed my bags. After getting my braces off, I jumped in the car and boom was in CHICago! I'm here until Thursday, and Frank Sinatra was right! 

Gotta Run! 

xo,

Rachel 

Toting Around Life

As sad as it may be, summer is ending. That means that back to school is right around the corner, if it isn't already here for some. With this in mind, I have been searching for the perfect tote to use this upcoming year. Let me tell you it is quite the struggle. With leather and canvas, black and brown, monogrammed and not monogrammed, I am very confused. This is where you come in. I have linked a few of my personal favorites below, and I would love for you to help me decide on the one that is better than the rest. Take a peek at them, and tell me which one is right! Maybe you'll find one for yourself too!

xo,
Rachel

Navy & White Stripes

#OOTD(everyday)

Shirt(similar)//Shorts//Watch//Pearl Bracelet//Bangle

A couple weeks ago Scarlett from The Trendy Chick emailed me about the pattern party linkup she was hosting! I just had to join in on it, and thought that I'd better do so with my favorite print. This outfit is my go to, especially when it's a bit breezy(#puremichigan). Needless to say I LOVE every part of this outfit, and the FAB backdrop that the summer house provided me! 

you can find the linkup here

xo,

Rachel 

My attempt at taking a photo with the freighter, stress the word attempt.