The Rachelle Lust List: 5th November 2012

1. After we've had Halloween, the boys birthday and bonfire night out of the way; its a green light for me to go Christmas crazy. I love the run up from now until the 25th December, the boy knows me too well and bought me this super-sweet Smythson Christmas Organiser, dying over it. 2. The boy & I went to see The Killers perform last night, wow. Their Day & Age tour was our first date; it was amazing to go back and relive the magic of Brandon Flowers, the beautiful, perfect little man. Give their new album, Battleborn, a listen, its seriously good. 3. Christmas jumpers have always held a special place in my heart, who could resist when Preen makes them look so good?! (£595). 4. I picked up this cute skater dress from Topshop (£40) to wear to the gig, but -1 degree temperatures in Newcastle made me think twice, but I'm definetley keeping this little rock-chic number and already planning this weekend around it... 5. Another Topshop winner, these shoes (£62) are soo Charlotte Olympia, but around £800 cheaper. Score. 6 & 7. Like every girl on the planet, I'm going crazy over the new season Chanel nail varnishes, in particular Vertigo, which is 100% me, and Frenzy which is just the most perfect milky, flattering nude. I dont know how Chanel always do it, but they do! (£18 each). 8. This time of year is made for snuggly, cosy, maybe slightly sexy nights in and this Eberjey lace-trimmed teddy (£68) is perfect for said occasion. 9. Quirky jewellery storage that looks as good on the dresser as it is useful is always a winner, this ASOS Stag Jewellery Holder (£20) is perfect for the job, and would make an excellent gift for that friend who has everything. 10. The inner 6-year-old-girl/magpie within me is going crazy for these Miu Miu Glitter Leather Chelsea Boots (£495), styled with dressed down skinnies or jersey skirts.. neeed. 11. I read the beautiful Kayleighs review of the YSL Rouge Volupte Lipstick (£23.50) in the most amazing pink, 'Rose Caresse' and need it in my life. The rose pink is the shade missing from my lipstick collection, this will probably be getting picked up on my lunch hour... rachelle xo

What to Wear: Fit & Flare Dresses

I've previously declared my love for Victoria Beckham (perhaps more than once...), as far as I'm concerned - everything she touches, turns to gold. For example, flared dressed. Obsessed, would be an understatement, for my infatuation with this new dress-shape, the best of course produced by Mrs B herself.

Taking the tonal palette to the next level, I'm clinging onto this fresh neutral look for to see me through to the end of summer. The beautiful dress needs no further desciption, the Victoria by Victoria Beckham is a snip at  her main-line prices, but still hurts the bank balance at £740.Go matchy-matchy in Alexander McQueen pale-pink pumps (£440) and an oversized Mulberry Alexa (£925) and, why not, matching nails by Essie in the nude hue, Mademoiselle. Gold jewellery is always a must have, I wear this Michael Kors watch (£250) & Alexander McQueen bracelet just about every single day.

The Rachelle Edit: Winning Style

The biggest event of the sporting calendar is all over the country; its time to get inspired to exercise those asses into shape, looking good whilst getting fit. Or, you could take a leaf from my own book & hang around in the gym bar, at least looking the part. . .

Markus Lupfer Sequin Sweater (£260) - Rag & Bone Cut Off Shorts (£120) - Jimmy Choo Glitter Sneakers (£325) - Illesteva Round Sunglasses (£180) - Jerome Dreyfuss Carlos Leather Tote (£880) - Haute Hippie Leather Shorts (£355) - Zoe Karssen Vest (£50) - Aubin & Wills Printed Cotton Sweater (£70) - Miu Miu Studded Suede Sneakers (£310) - Jil Sander Metallic Leather Clutch (£350) - Alexander Wang Aviator Sunglasses (£260) - Markus Lupfer Rosette Sequin Cotton Tee (£125) - Adidas by Stella McCartney Printed Showerproof Cape (£100).

p r e v i o u s  e d i t s  . . .

kiss-worthy accessories  |  jil sander fall 2012  |  nineties: the new vintage  |  fifty shades of fashion  |  resort 2013: proenza schouler vs valentino  |  resort 2013: chloe vs erdem  |  summer sorbet  |  laid-back sundays  |  summer shoes at zara  |  zadig & voltaire  |  ibiza: sunlounger to superclub

rachel xo

The Rachelle Edit: 50's Americana

 Follow suit of the Prada SS12 T-Bird Girls and be automatic. Systematic. Hyyydromatic...

The 50's inspired Cadillac girls wear mint green & bubblegum pink, but set off the girly hues with polished leather & carwash prints. Make gingham prints an daywear essential and indulge in chiffons & brocades in shimmering sorbet colours of an evening. Flounce around in a full skirt or choose to swagger in a figure-hugging pencil skirt to channel your inner Sandy D or Rizzo!

From Left:

Agent Provocateur Silk Scarf - £175. Prada Cotton Bodysuit - Made to Order. Selection of Prada SS12 shoes from £695 to £1300. Boy. By Band of Outsiders Gingham Print Shirt - £164. Elizabeth & James Cat Eye Sunglasses - £125. Mac Viva Glam Niki Minaj Lipstick - £13.50. Marni Brogued Handbag - £630. Zara Sandals - £49.99. Miu Miu Applique Handbag - £995. Prada Continental Wallet - £580.

How would you channel you inner 50's pin up?

Rachel x

What to Wear: A Rainy Weekend

The April showers are in full force, ruining our well stocked new summer wardrobes! While we in the UK hoped to be adorning playsuits and light blazers by the last weekend of the month, in reality we're shrugging our winter jackets back on and destroying many an umbrella in gale force winds!

This weekend calls for us to take note from the off-duty models & seek refuge from the weather, whether that comes in the from of a utility style parka jacket to keep you dry on an Oxford Street shopping spree, a good old fashioned Barbour perfect for those Sunday afternoon dog walks or a glamorous fur coat for Saturday night cocktails.

Jil Sander Green Parka available in a selection of colours £470 available at Net a Porter. Alexander Wang T White T-Shirt £75. Miu Miu Washed Leather Nappa Skirt £995. Acne Pisa Suede Ankle Boots £480 available at Liberty. Vintage Chanel Bag from a selection at Resurrection Vintage. American Apparel Red Umbrella £45.

Topshop White Lace Peplum Top £28. J Brand Waxed Skinny Jeans £275. Chloe Studded Leather Ankle Boots £790 available at Net a Porter. Liberty for Barbour Quilted Cotton Jacket £290 available at Liberty. Purple Aspinal of London Umbrella £150.

 Joseph Colour Block Mohair Jumper £215. L'Agence Shearling Jacket £1,150 available at Net a Porter. Helmut Lang Black Leather Trousers £550 available at My Wardrobe. Christian Louboutin Black Pigalle Pumps £375. Alexander McQueen Chain Strap Handbag £770. Black Ruffle Trim Umbrella £15 available at Debenhams.

Rachel x