My Happy List { № 5 } : Wearing Heels

"When a woman buys a pair of shoes, she never looks at the shoe.She stands up and looks in the mirror, she looks at the breast, the ass, from the front, from the side, blah blah blah. If she likes herself, then she considers the shoe." - Christian Louboutin.

Show me a girl who doesn't love a sky-high, sexy, womanly shoe? I'm scarcely seen wearing anything else. Ever. Wearing high heels make you stand so that your legs look slimmer, your stomach is flatter, and your femininity is unstoppable. It does wonders for your stride and simply just makes everything look better. In my eyes - the higher the heel, the better you feel! First port of call for new shooz is always; Christian Louboutin, Nicholas Kirkwood, Charlotte Olympia and of course Jimmy Choo (I could go on, trust me..) and Kurt Geiger, Topshop, River Island, Zara and Office always deliver when looking to spend a little less! What are your favourite shoes? rachelle xo

r a c h e l l e ' s h a p p y l i s t . . .

finding the perfect cup of tea  |  the first coffee  |  morning cuddles  |  a thick stack of magazines  |  a good manicure 

The Rachelle Lust List: 23rd October 2012

I'm writing this from what can be described as just about my death bed, with a horrendous case of cold. Rather than filling this weeks lust list with all manner of drugs aimed to nurse me back to health, I'll dream of the material goods that offer similar effects... 1. I'd give my right arm to snuggle up in this modern classic French Connection faux fur jacket (£350), the shape is so chic and different to all the other bulky fur numbers I own, and the nude colour is winter perfection. 2. I've been cursed with painfully skinny fingers, which some mightn't think is an issue - until you attempt to buy high-street rings. River Island are the only store I've found to cater for my measly digits, with good colour staying power. This claw is so Rachelle, and only a fiver. 3. All Saints always pull out some incredible embellished numbers in time for Christmas parties, this is my favourite to be released so far (£295), the intricate beading and subtle cut out is amazing. It does weigh about the same as I do, but who said fashion wasn't painful? 4. Shoe Porn always cheers me up, especially when its in the form of Swarovski embellished Jimmy Choo sandals (£1,295). There are no words. mentally adding to my ever-expanding christmas list... 5. Until the aforementioned beauties become mine, I'll make do with my sparkles in the form of this stunning grey-glitter Topshop nail varnish in Panther (£6.50). 6. More 'Choo porn to sate my current texture fetish, the Teazer Feather Sandals (£695) are equally as lust-worthy. These could work in SO many different ways. 7. I've tried and loved the original Crème de la Mer moisturising cream, but heard even better things about the new 'soft cream' version (£190). This is exactly what my dull, cold-ridden and red face needs. 8. Another day, another textured jumper (Topshop - £46) - I think this is another Topshop re-release from Winter 2011, I need this in my wardrobe for lazy days where I throw on all black, jazzed up with a ton of different textures. 9. Not really sure what the boy was thinking when he turned up with this Mimi Holliday by Damaris Lace Body to ease my cold, but it certainly has made me feel ten times sexier, its undoubtedly one of my favourite lingerie brands - the lace is exquisite. rachelle xo

The Rachelle Edit: Little Pink & Pretty Things

I'm not generally a huge wearer of pink, but who can resist being occasionally seduced by the pinkest & prettiest of pastels?

the celebration of dionysus nude necklace  |  blush teacup  |  mimi holliday by damaris bellini lace plunge bra  |  enamel ribbon detail shoes  |  petit bow bobbi  |  korres jasmine lip butter  |  diptyque 'baies' scented candle  |  asos oversized bowler [& in yellow]  |  rolex white gold and diamond lady's datejust wristwatch  |  edwardian diamond platinum tassel bow brooch

p r e v i o u s  e d i t s  . . .

new in: valentino  |  winning style  |  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

Shoe Porn: Lanvin SS12

Lanvin has always been about the dress. Yet, this season, Elbaz tackled separates in the form of beautiful, powerful tops and bottoms - not to mention shoes. The shoes.

The slits and cut-out features of the dresses were mirrored and complemented in the cut-out proportions of the shoes. Fierce heels, sexy platforms and slingbacks create the perfect evening heel.

The Rachelle Edit: Summer Shoes at Zara

I'm positive every woman with an internet connection and a link to the Zara Website or a nearby store will agree that this seasons collection has been, quite simply, on fire. My favourite investments made so far include; THAT yellow blazer (which I've since seen worn in three consecutive episodes of 'Made in Chelsea' on three consecutive girls), printed trousers and probably one too many pairs of shoes... Everyone knows that a girl can never quite have enough pairs of shoes and these eight ankle stapped, high heeled lovelies are on my to-buy radar.

From Left:

Wooden Wedges - £59.99. Contrasting Platform Sandals £59.99. Laminated Heel Sandal - £79.99. Sandals with Snakeskin Straps & Wooden Heel - £49.99. Black Leather with Wooden Platform - £49.99. Sandal with Methacrylate Heel - £69.99. Pink Sandal - £59.99. Wide Heel Sling-Back with Stones - £69.99.

Rachel x

Shoe Porn: Jill Stuart SS12

Over the last twenty four hours I've managed to reach, and slightly escape from deaths door by means of a horrific stomach bug. Twelve hours sleep and a slice of dry toast later I find myself attempting to cheer myself up by pouring over images on style.com.