Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Have y'all met Rachel Hall??

One of the BEST things about blogging is meeting all the creative type peeps in these last 18 months.  Some from the design world, most from the fashion world, and every once in a while a style blog pops up on my radar that I instantly HAVE to bookmark and put on blast for the world to know!  Meet Ms. Rachel Hall, founder of Studio Swag, currently from NOLA (New Orleans my birthplace HOLLA!), a designer/architect/fashion junkie...basically a gal after my own heart.  Rachel's blog features everything from runway looks, to burgeoning designers, art/design/architecture vignettes seen through her eyes, and most importantly, her daily looks!  Duh!  Seriously, if she done did away with A-Z and all we saw was that GORGEOUS visage, I'd still be a loyal follower.  Throw in some notable NOLA food porn and watch that traffic meter shoot through the roof!


Rachel recently hosted this awesome giveaway from the peeps at Shabby Apple and guess who won??  Yup, yours truly!  After all the hip hip hooraying and the hootin'-and-a-hollerin',  I received the dress (pic below) only to discover I couldn't fit into the bodice....ARGghhHH!!  XS every else except the boobies...does anyone else have that problem?  (Anyone other than Bolsa chicks? hahhaa)  


Moral of the story?  It's November y'all!  The time for SCREAMING thanks as opposed to daily gratitude given throughout the other 11 months of the year.  Just wanted to send a quick shout out to Shabby Apple for stocking some amazing vintage-inspired inventory reminiscent of those Mad Men days gone by (I LOVE this and this, make sure to check out these for stocking stuffers come Xmas, the packaging is too too cute!!), and I also wanted to send a huge THANKS to Rachel, my designer blogger buddy for keepin' design alive and good vibes aplenty.  Kisses Rach!!  You da bomb.com girrrrrrl and now my readers will know it too!!!  Visit Studio Swag HERE!

Happy first day of November y'all!  Attitude of gratitude in full effect!
How have you given thanks today?
 
Peace. Love. LOL
 
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41 comments:

Rhe Beep said...

I love the skirt! Congrats on winning!!

-Rhe
rhestyle.com

inmyhansonshirt said...

Wow, that is amazing! I love that skirt - so gorgeous!

http://the-creationofbeauty.blogspot.com

FRANKIE HEARTS FASHION said...

she is stunning!! And um...WTH? How is it November already?! xo

AiRene said...

she´s gorgeous! and stunning outfit on the first photo!

http://stylememoirbyair.blogspot.com/

LV said...

I am so in love with that skirt!

http://foodfashionandflow.blogspot.com/

Blaise said...

I LOVVVVVVVVVEE THAT SKIRT!!!

http://blaiseruby.blogspot.com/

Bravoe Runway said...

Congratulations on winning the dress! Rachel has amazing style! Thank you for introducing her to us!

Sheryl said...

Congrats Darling!! I love the shoes in the first picture.

xo!
Sheryl

www.walkinwonderland.com

Aryn said...

Too bad it doesn't fit well. It's an adorable dress!

Aryn
Driftwood and Daydreams

Rachel said...

SERIOUSLY. This is THE nicest post ever!! I love the title! lol

Sorry the dress didn't work out, but I appreciate the post so much!! Thanks again! xx

Rach

Winda Tiodang said...

I AM A NEW FASHION BLOGGER FROM INDONESIA, LIVING IN SINGAPORE.
I LOVE YOUR BLOG,AND YOU AS WELL ! ! I AM NOW FOLLOWING YOUR BLOG,YOU CAN CHECK IT!! IT WOULD BE AN HONOR IF YOU FOLLOW MY BLOG BACK:

seekthesleek.blogspot.com
if you follow my blog:
- I WILL BE ACTIVE ON COMMENTING YOUR POSTS
- I WILL RECOMMEND YOUR POSTS TO GOOGLE
- I WILL SHARE YOUR POSTS TO MY TWITTER : @TIODANG
PLEASE LET ME KNOW YOUR TWITTER ACCOUNT, SO I CAN MENTION YOU IF I SHARE YOUR POST TO MY TWITTER,
AND FEEL FREE TO MENTION ME IF YOU WANT ME TO READ YOUR LATEST POST & LEAVE A COMMENT.
LIST ME ON TWITTER , SO I WILL KNOW U'RE MY FOLLOWER
-YOU CAN ADD ME ON FACEBOOK IF U WANT, I WILL ALWAYS CONFIRM MY FOLLOWERS

(PLEASE TELL ME IF IT SAYS THAT I HAVENT FOLLOW YOUR BLOG, SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH MY BLOG RECENTLY, BUT IF IT'S FIXED, I WILL FOLLOW U AS SOON AS POSSIBLE)

Winda Tiodang said...

I AM A NEW FASHION BLOGGER FROM INDONESIA, LIVING IN SINGAPORE.
I LOVE YOUR BLOG,AND YOU AS WELL ! ! I AM NOW FOLLOWING YOUR BLOG,YOU CAN CHECK IT!! IT WOULD BE AN HONOR IF YOU FOLLOW MY BLOG BACK:

seekthesleek.blogspot.com
if you follow my blog:
- I WILL BE ACTIVE ON COMMENTING YOUR POSTS
- I WILL RECOMMEND YOUR POSTS TO GOOGLE
- I WILL SHARE YOUR POSTS TO MY TWITTER : @TIODANG
PLEASE LET ME KNOW YOUR TWITTER ACCOUNT, SO I CAN MENTION YOU IF I SHARE YOUR POST TO MY TWITTER,
AND FEEL FREE TO MENTION ME IF YOU WANT ME TO READ YOUR LATEST POST & LEAVE A COMMENT.
LIST ME ON TWITTER , SO I WILL KNOW U'RE MY FOLLOWER
-YOU CAN ADD ME ON FACEBOOK IF U WANT, I WILL ALWAYS CONFIRM MY FOLLOWERS

(PLEASE TELL ME IF IT SAYS THAT I HAVENT FOLLOW YOUR BLOG, SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH MY BLOG RECENTLY, BUT IF IT'S FIXED, I WILL FOLLOW U AS SOON AS POSSIBLE)

Sherry said...

Yay!! Congrats on winning!! Lol, yep - I always have sizing issues - they don't make clothes for mutant shapes like mine!! Thanks for sharing Rachel's blog - she's adorable! :)

http://sweetandsassy-sherry.blogspot.com/

Alela Sirah said...

She has great style thanks for sharing!
http://fashionablyspeakn.blogspot.com/2011/10/gel-perfect-nail-polish-by-nutra-nail.html

Ambyr said...

That polka dot blouse and leather outfit alone is fantastic. Then, you look at her shoes and I about died! Great style.

xoxo
http://www.thewrittenrunway.com

Monroe Steele said...

Nice...love the first Rachel Style. cool. I have to check these out. congrats

xo Monroe

Fashion Steele NYC

secretfashionlove said...

Wow Lucky you. I havnt heard of rachel hall but she shore is beautiful.

Love S.
http://secretfashionlove.blogspot.com/

Marielleheart said...

Congrats!! She's awesome!

AngeliqueDama said...

Oh, I love your outfit! That polka dot shirt is absolutely adorable!Following you now:)

Beckerman Girls said...

You r blessed babe! Even if the dress doesn't fit..your body is bangin'!! Rachel looks like a total super cutie! AWESOME style! Big hug babe and have an awesome humpty Wed too! (reminds me of that that song--THE HUMPTY DANCE)! MWAHHH
kisses
xoThe Beckerman Girls

www.BeckermanBitePlate.com

*Glam Chameleon* said...

Hun congrats, I'm sure with your fab mind u gonna make something to be wearable for u!!!!;) Rachel is cutie btw!;) Have a lovely day!!! kisses
Jelena (glamfabchameleon.blogspot.com)

lilmisszolicious said...

First of all, congratulation!! Secondly, I love both looks, so in love with the blue heels!

zolicious

http://zolicious.blogspot.com/

jessica said...

Agreed! She is pretty damn fabulous, as are you! I love he energy that comes across in your blog posts. @ new blogs found in one day! Its a win and Im giving thanks! x

Angel Garcia said...

You've been blogging for 18 months? Nice! Never heard of her Studio Swag but everything looks nice..

Love! ~Angel

Chahana said...

Love these outfits!
www.invalerie.blogspot.com

dietingfashions said...

You're from New Orleans!?! So am I! Born and raised on the Westbank. =) My stomach started to rumble as I read your line about New Orleans' food porn.

I have to check out Studio Swag now to support New Orleans' peeps! =)

Teeney said...

ohh man, she's hott!! (girl crush!! ;] haha jk jk) i lovee finding other blogs and bloggers, wish i could do this all dayy!!

btw- i totally get you with the boobies, xs size with 32 C's or even D's... ugh hahah

xo's

- teeney

http://christeeney.blogspot.com/

Stella said...

I like the last pictures with Vespa!
Thank you to visit my blog

http://thestyleattitude.blogspot.com

Neris / Fashion Fractions said...

she is absolutely gorgeous! and I love the dress you won, too bad it doesn't fit!

xoxo,

Fashion Fractions

Mani said...

So chic, so creative, so fashion forward......she looks stunning! Great looks!


hugs and kisses by Mani.

CINDY NGO said...

i've been following rachel since i started blogging! i really admire her work, style AND beauty. that girl got it all! :)

congrats on winning the giveaway! shabby apple seems to carry some amazing stuff!

hope to hear from you again soon...

xx,
cindy - design3rd

Laura said...

Thanks for sharing her blog, and congrats on winning! Although that sucks about the fit :(

alittlebitoflacquer.blogspot.com

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GIAA said...

uau amazing!

http://giaa-fashion.blogspot.com

Wrinkle In Time Vintage said...

I adore the spotty blouse in the very first image. Gorgeous :D

-Laura xx
http://wrinkleintimevintage.blogspot.com

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lisa signorini said...

WOW! YOU LOOK AMAZING!

Visit my blog anf if it like u, became my new follower!!!(of course I follow back!)

have a wonderful Friday!
www.thecurlylady.blogspot.com

The Zhush said...

Love a good polka dot blouse, her blog looks fab and congrats on your win!

Giveaway Scout said...

Hi, I'd like to invite you to post your giveaways on our giveaway directory: Giveaway Scout (http://www.giveawayscout.com). Please submit your blog here: http://www.giveawayscout.com/join/ Once you receive our confirmation email you can post your giveaways on our site. Thanks.

BlueVanilla said...

Great post! Dang dresses! Hopefull you can make it into something else!
xx

Hot Pink Day
Shop Blue Vanilla

Julia, the Thanksgiving Girl said...

I adore Rachel's blog and agree with everything you said :) Oh, and congrats on winning the giveaway!

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