December 18, 2014

Holiday Dressing with Motel Rocks

by Rachel Lynch in holiday dress ideas

Here's a second holiday look featuring a dress from Motel Rocks. This one's probably the most easy-to-wear holiday party dress I own. It's so simple to just throw on and match with a great necklace and fur. And again, I've decided to pair the fancy dress and fur with some awesome and casual kicks from TUK footwear. I love the striking disparity between the two, it's wild but it works.

How would you guys style this awesome gold dress? I'd love to know!

x x

holiday dress by Motel Rocks

red feather fur from Revolve

boots by T.U.K. Shoes

photos by Brittanny Taylor

December 16, 2014

Holiday Rocks

by Rachel Lynch in holiday, outfit

i hate blonde - motel rocks - nastygal - tuk footwear

If you're like me, this is the time of the year where your stressing over having enough holiday dresses. There are literally so many events, parties, and things to have a bomb ass fucking dress for. I'm scrolling through the pages of Nasty Gal and Revolve trying to decide what to order every other hour on my phone.

Luckily, Motel Rockshooked up with me to bring you guys some dope holiday dress ideas. The first dress I selected from their holiday selections is this little sequin number. I'm really into how it's got long sleeves but a nice dip in the back. It's a good sexy compromise. The Gabby Sequin, it's called! I love the sexy plunge back, certainly my favorite part of the dress (aside from the sequins, aside from the color!)

Also what I've been doing this holiday, which is a little interesting, is pairing fancy dresses with more street/platform/casual shoes. It's a nice mix of party and play (not to mention makes long walks to the subway so much nicer.) Here I am wearing the Viva Mondo Creeper! They are so so stellar. I love wearing them casual and for a night out. Literally the studs and the platform, I couldn't find a shore more me if I tried!

How are you guys doing with dressing for the holidays? Any advice or things I can help with?

x x

gabby sequin deluxe dress by Motel

Viva Mondo Lug Sole Creeper by TUK

photos by Brittanny Taylor

November 20, 2014

Motel Rocks Takes Chicago: Part 3

by Rachel Lynch in editorial, travel

Here's the last of our three outfit series for Motel Rocks. This last one we shot on the rooftop lounge of the Dana Hotel and Spa. We had a complimentary cocktail and watched the sun set on the beautiful city of Chicago.

I think as we were shooting that last photos with our glasses cheering, I was complaining about my legs being cold. Shooka was like, "really?" "really? Look where we are!" And she was right, I wasn't focused in that moment, on how wonderful and beautiful everything truly was, and what an amazing day we had being creative for Motel.

Through everything, it is so truly important to be grateful. Even on our off days. I feel like that's the key, if you can maintain a heart of gratitude even on days that aren't going so well, you're gold. You must be the one that creates conditions that allow you to thrive. And you have to be able to love yourself enough to all yourself to do that.

I try to help the people around me grow creatively as much as possible, because they do that for me tenfold.

x x

grey + white fur jacket by Motel Rocks

hair + makeup by Katy Ramirez

photos by Kohl Murdock

special thank you to Dana Hotel + Spa

November 18, 2014

Motel Rocks Takes Chicago: Part Two

by Rachel Lynch in editorial, hotel, travel

Here's the second look from the Motel Rocks takeover Shooka and I shot in Chicago. I'm wearing a super fun playsuit from Motel which I think is perfect for the holiday season. I'm already planning on packing this one with me for holiday parties in December. Shooka is wearing an awesome oversized tee-dress. I love the pattern and material.

These photos were shot in a famous chocolate shop in Chicago called Leonidas. The hot coco and macrons were so fancy, I love the way they bring your entire order out on one tray with sprinkled chocolate.

Then we headed back to the Dana Hotel to shoot a little more in the lobby. I love everything about the Dana. If you have been following my blog for a long time, you'd recognize the decor. I threw my 21st birthday here, as well as a handful of other parties and photoshoots. It's really cool that now, I'm at the point in my career where they're sponsoring my stay. It speaks a lot to how far I feel like I've come in two short years.

I am enterally thankful to everyone that made this awesome week of shooting and blogging possible! Stay tuned for Motel Rocks Takes Chicago part three tomorrow!!

x x

clothing by Motel Rocks

photos by Kohl Murdock

makeup + hair by Katy Ramirez

November 7, 2014

Motel Rocks Takes Chicago

by Rachel Lynch in chicago, editorial, motel rocks, travel

As many of you know, I took a trip to Chicago a few weeks ago to do an instagram takeover for Motel Rocks. Shooka and I invited you into our trip to see our favorite places in Chicago. This head-to-toe Motel look was shot around Rush Street, one of the most swanky places in Chicago for food and shopping. There's a Barney's next door to a million good restaurants with the best outdoor seating. It's a wonderful place to people watch and window shop.

Chicago's really one of the most beautiful cities around. I can't believe my four years of living there just flew by, and I've already been in New York for a year and a half. Stay on the look out for our next two Motel looks from the Chicago Takeover!

Much love

x x

pink daisy two piece by Motel Rocks

barbie pink handbag by Paul's Boutique

makeup + hair by Katy Ramirez

photos by Kohl Murdock