{a glamorous mix : a little romance}

Good Afternoon beauties; I'm indeed alive and well, just a little dazed and behind schedule with a pile of fun and exciting things that've been happening lately...

From London Fashion Week coverage entwined with too many pancakes and a lovely, romantic Valentines day and weekend, an incredibly entertaining and extensively filled Daily Mail app (how much crazy news can happen in a week?!) and a spur-of-the-moment haircut leaving me with a fringe you could certainly say I'm not too keen on (and trying to find ways to disguise the Farrah Fawcett qualities of it.. on tonight's agenda, manicure-monday and a session with a barrel of heated rollers..) you guys have taken somewhat of a back seat. I'm a bad blogger, and I promise that I'll try to do a little better..

Whats been happening in your worlds? By the way; I've been trying a few very exciting new beauty products out as of late so keep your peepers peeled for the unveiling of some exciting things.. rachelle xo

{the rachelle edit : agent provocateur}

I love Valentines Day. I love any excuse for a celebration to be fair, and a day dedicated to celebrating your love to your better half is surely more of an excuse to celebrate than most?

Girls; if you're stuck on what to get the boy - nothing will go down better than a saucy set of undies for his enjoyment. Men; if you're stuck on what to get your lady, nothing will make her feel better in the nuddy than a beautiful, sexy set of lingerie. Agent Provocateur has been a long-term favourite of mine (and pretty much every woman I know), you cannot go wrong here . . .

A Guide To: The Boys Birthday

Buying occasion gifts for the men in our lives is notoriously difficult. I've been with my man almost four years, know him inside out and he truly knows me better than I know myself. But still; I can find it difficult choosing what to buy him each time his birthday rolls around.

Anniversaries are easy, as are little moments throughout the year when you spot something & just have to give it to them, "saw this & thought of you", but I must admit - I generally rely on the same fail-safe gifts on occasions like Christmas.

Whilst he doesn't have any hobbies I can stock up on, (unless I buy him a car - ladies if your man is a passionate sportsman or even trainspotter, think yourself lucky!) he does love whiskey. And clothes. And trips away. So I take advantage of my strengths  I can pick an outfit for him he'll adore (even if it is purely because he knows I'll love him in it) with my eyes closed, I know enough about any alcohol to see me through a gift purchase, and as you all know I adore travelling, so can plan a trip the pair of us will love.

If you follow me on twitter, luckily he doesn't use it.. you'll know I arranged a little trip to Barcelona for him this time around. Believe it or not, neither of us have been before - its a place we've always fancied but never gotten around to it, we tend to pick faraway shores and the amazing Europe breaks can get pushed aside. I also picked up a few jumpers from All Saints for him, a ton of Calvin Klein shorts and a couple of little 'stocking filler' type gifts. I've created a fail-proof collection of gifts for your boy, suitable for all gentlemen for any occasion...

Happy Weekend: Slowing Things Down

Sometimes, its easy to let everything all get a little too much, and its vital to take a step back and appreciate the small, beautiful things in life that make us happy. Crisp white bed linen and lacy suprises, the feel of luscious velvet on bare skin and fresh white roses. I'll be (trying) to take some time out this weekend to escape the busy seven day working schedule and relax with the boy, and remembering the small things that make me happy and why . . .

Spotlight On: The Duke & Duchess of Cambridge

During a holiday to Kenya with a group of friends, Prince William took his opportunity to propose to his girlriend of seven years, Kate Middleton. On the 29th March 2011, with the world watching, they wed.

Its hard to believe, with every detail still fresh in our minds (from the exquisite English & French chantilly lace gown to the stunning eight-tiered wedding cake), that a year has passed and the couple are now celebrating their first anniversary.

"When i first met Kate I knew there was something very special about her. I knew that there was a good possibility that I wanted to explore there. We ended up being friends for a while and that was just sort of a good foundation. Becuase I do generally believe now that being friends with eachother is a massive advantage. And it just went from there!"

A friendship which had spanned almost a decade, has formed the basis for the marriage of arguably, the most famous couple in the world. I must admit, I have fallen massively for the newly weds and adore the new face of the Royal Family.

Rachel x