The Rachelle Edit: The New Essentials | The Leather Pants

Creating effortless  chic looks day in-day out requires a wardrobe which is an edit of definitive pieces. I've selected my ten favourite pieces which are hardworking fashion essentials that wont just see you through Autumn, but for any occasion throughout the entire year.

Incorporate a sleek pair of leather pants into your weekend repitoire for supermodel chic in without a second thought. {read on for what to buy and how to style them..}

The Rachelle Edit: Gothic Glamour

maybe its the time of year; colder days and darker nights, that are making me crave rich and luxurious shades of black, grey, burgundy and plum, I'm hugely inspired by the gothic-chic allure of a dark coloured injection not only into my wardrobe in the means of dramatic dresses, romantic draping and bold accessories - but charcoal chandeliers, slate walls and a particular plum shade of NARS lipstick...

I've selected my 'glam-goth' favourite  ranging from Pucci catwalk looks, dining ideas, an equally incredible £12.99 H&M blouse alongside a £5,070 Prabal Gurung one, spiked shoes and spiked bras and black glitter, lace, embellishment, silk and particularly fluffy eyelashes. This is goth chic at its finest.

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.

Lust List - 6th August 2012

1. Same old story, a new season rolls around, Zara releases some bloody amazing shoes. Got my heart set on these Pointed Court Shoes with Straps (£49.99) & these Ankle-Strap Wedges (£69.99). 2. The highly anticipated new Victoria by Victoria Beckham has finally hit Net a Porter, this satin skater-style dress (£710) has a space in my wardrobe waiting for it... 3. I've been using Nails Inc a&e nail treatment (£12) for around a month as a base coat each time I paint my nails or when I havent the time to do a full manicure, I'll quickly throw this on. As a result, I can honestly say my nails havent been as strong so collectively as long, or moisturised and smooth in years. Amazing. 4. I get a little too excited when the new years Smythson range hits stores. Good job they arrive in August, it'll take until January to save up for this £180 croc-effect beauty. 5. As a rule, I'm not a t-shirt girl, but I'll happily make an exception for this Mary Katrantzou jersey (£255). 6. I love a pretty teddy to lounge around the house in, this Topshop strappy-lovely (£20)  is as comfortable as it is pretty. 7. I fell in love with the black version of this Christian Louboutin Marquise clutch (£875) when I first spied it in Harrods about a year ago, yet the new nude version has just fallen under my radar. The soft colour   takes an edge off the spikes, I love the idea of jumping straight to the front of the Saturday night bar que waving this beauty/weapon around... 8. No high street store does embellishment quite like All Saints. I need these sparkly shorts (£120) in my life, the jet black version are so understated. 9. Parisian patisser Pierre Hermes macaroons are available in cute London landmarks boxes for the duration of the Olympics, £33 for 16. rachel xo

Happy Birthday Harper!

Google her to find 13.5million hits, she has several blogs dedicated to her style, she's turned down modelling contracts left, right and centre - and she's only just turned one today. Harper Beckham, often named 'the cutest celebrity baby of all time' and creator of the term 'tot couture' has made quite an impression on the world within her first twelve months.

Harpers favourite labels extend from Bonpoint, Burberry, Stella McCartney & Hermes - Mum Victoria often twitpics today's look to match her own, while Dad David has bemoaned Harpers designer wardrobe as ridiculous! I'm in love with the entire Beckham family; the cutest, best dressed & most well turned out kiddies to emerge from superstar parents. *note to self, babies are real not just fashion accessories, babies are real not just fashion accessories...

The Rachelle Edit: Summer Sorbet

This time last year, if you told me I'd soon be swooning over lilac, I'd have laughed at you. I'm no longer eight; mad about decorating my room, only wearing and only buying things ever again in my new-found favourite hue, lilac. Fortunately, by my eleventh birthday I'd realised there was more to life than the light purple hue, and by the age of fifteen, lilac was OUT. How Spring/Summer 2012 3.1 Philip Lim has changed my mind (again).

From Left: Botiker Cross Bod Handbag (£197) available at ShopBop. Victoria Beckham Denim Lilac Crepe Vest (£115) available at Net a Porter. Topshop Structured Blazer (£65). Gold Plated & Cream Cuff and Ring from a selection at House of Harlow. Kurt Geiger Himalaya Suede Sandals (£205). Linda Farrow Luxe Sunglasses (£486) available at mytheresa. Topshop Stonewash Denim and Crochet Hotpants (£34.)

Rachel x