This is one of my favorite quotes of all time and I thought we’d share it here on the site so maybe it will inspire you too. I hope you’ll print it out and put it up on your fridge or pin it to your bulletin board. I hope you’ll share it on social media… Read more »
As we head into a New Year full of hope and enthusiasm to keep our resolutions we thought it would be neat to make a quote journal. These are really simple and can be given as a gift to a friend (or even yourself). No fancy printing, no templates or calligraphy just a sweet quote… Read more »
As you might guess from the photo above, I’ve been working on something a little crazy. Last month I re-released my book Party Girl and I really wanted to make a parody video to celebrate. If you’re not familiar, this is a parody video. Basically, it’s when you take an existing music video and re-shoot… Read more »
Some of you who’ve followed my site for a long time my know this, but for others who don’t I’ll start this post by saying that I spent most of my adult life at least 30 pounds heavier than I am right now. It’s true, and I’m including a random photo from many years ago… Read more »
I did a little (or a lot) of shopping on District West… think Esty, but for LA based designers and makers. I love their unique pieces, all of which make great presents for fellow LA lovers like me! I fell a little bit more in love with Apple because of this precious video. I ate… Read more »
I wanted to write a post on what to wear to holiday gathers to give you readers some inspiration but I rather than show you a bunch of different options I thought it would be cool to show you how to utilize something you probably already have in your wardrobe… a white blouse! I’m rocking… Read more »
It’s raining right now in Los Angeles, a rare occurrence that makes me want to snuggle up on the sofa and read the day away. But alas, December is the busiest season for us at Chic HQ (so many fun recipes to whip up for you readers) so there’s a ton of work to do…… Read more »
A week from today, my first book comes out for the second time. Let me explain. Last year I wrote and self published a book called Party Girl based on the years I spent as a celebrity wedding planner. If you follow my posts here on the site or follow my author page on Facebook,… Read more »
They say Thanksgiving is the most important meal of the year, and if you’re the host or hostess that’s a TON of pressure! Since we’re only a few days out of the holiday I thought I’d share a few of my thoughts on allowing for the lowest level of stress possible. Having hosted hundreds of… Read more »
I bought this blue dress a few years back and it’s become my version of the LBD. I’ve worn it everywhere in every way. In fact, if you read by book Party Girl you might remember that the main character where’s a blue dress that infamous Thanksgiving dinner and this is the one I was… Read more »
Whether it's trying out a new workout, making your own face scrub or taking some you time, your relationship with yourself is important!
Back in 2004 when I was looking to name my events company, I stumbled across the word 'Chic' in an old dictionary. The definition was: “a fashionable lifestyle, ideology, or pursuit”. I fell in love with the word and the idea that chic is the pursuit of something better, prettier, or cooler than you are today. Chic isn’t a state of being or even a destination, chic is the journey you take on the way to something greater. ~Rachel
Question: From RJ in Los Angeles Hi Rachel! We had a gathering last night where quite a few kids (mostly toddlers) showed up with their parents. My husband and I are childless, but love kids and aren’t afraid of messes/things breaking, etc. But, one of the mothers made a comment about “another friend of hers… Read more »
