Hello old friend!  I can’t believe that it’s been over a year since I last posted on The 20-Something Girl! Even though I’ve enjoyed the break, there have definitely been a few moments when I missed being able to come on here and tell you about a cool adventure that I went on, recommend a new restaurant, or even just to update you on what’s been going on with me. My travel bug has been in full swing this year which actually brings me to why I am popping my head back in on The 20-Something Girl! I have had a ton of you reach out to me this past week about my adventure that I went on in Lo ..read more

Easter has always been one of my favorite holidays not only because of all the bright colors, delicious treats and warm weather that signify the beginning of Spring, but because it is one of the holidays that we always spend with extended family. This year, my mom, dad, Winston and I headed back east to visit family in Charlotte, NC. After spending the better part of 4 years in North Carolina when I was attending Wake Forest University, I grew to love the south even more than I did from our short trips that we took each year when I was growing up. I love the weather, the people, the food, the ..read more

Location: San Francisco, CA March 29, 2017 Jewelry Details: All Jewelry is by Christian Bling About a year ago my mom and I were introduced to Christian Bling, a faith-based jewelry line out of Atlanta, GA by a dear family friend, Tina Boyd. Christian Bling was founded by four mother-daughter duos who wanted to share their faith and love for God through stylish jewelry that could be worn on a daily basis, not just brought out for special occasions. The mothers had all been successful business women in their own right and wanted to pass along their entrepreneurial spirit to their daughters ..read more

Location: San Francisco, CA March 27, 2017 I always joke that in my house we love all things food! There is nothing that I would rather do than sit around with a group of close friends drinking a great bottle of wine and enjoying a meal together. So, I always love finding new recipes to share with all of you. These gluten free peanut butter chocolate chip cookies are an absolute dream. I am a huge peanut butter fan so I was hooked by my first bite.  Wow, the cookies are so delicious that my mouth is watering as I look through these images and write out the recipe! My mom introduced me to ..read more

Location: Half Moon Bay, CA March 15, 2017 If you were anywhere around the San Francisco Bay Area this weekend, then you already know how beautiful it was! We woke up on Saturday morning after a full day of wine tasting in Santa Rosa and decided to head to the coast.  For those of you not from this area, Sam's Chowder House is a local favorite in Half Moon Bay that serves up the most delicious seafood everything! There is always a very long wait to get a table, so we decided to get there right when they opened at 11am. Thankfully we were seated right away and were able to get a spot ..read more

Location: Healdsburg, CA March 13, 2017 Outfit Details: Dress: Joie, Purse: Chloe (similar here, less expensive here,) All Jewlery: Christian Bling Happy Monday everyone! Well we had another fun filled weekend here in SF, although technically most of our activities actually took us out of the city. On Friday, Callie, Roberto and I decided to chase the warm weather and take a day trip to the Wine Country. We woke up early and drove the 1.5 hours or so that it takes to get to Santa Rosa. When we left the city, it was in the mid-50s, but by the time we got to Healdsburg, it was a sunny ..read more

Our California adventures are continuing today as we head up to the Wine Country! After a few days of sightseeing on their own, I have Callie and Roberto back and we are so excited to explore some new spots in Santa Rosa. My family LOVES going up to Napa/Sonoma as much as we can, but its' always fun bringing friends who have yet to experience the Wine Country's beauty.  I'll be capturing our day on my Instagram Story today so make sure to follow along on my Instagram (rachaelclairesf)  XOXO, Rachael Claire ..read more

Location: San Francisco, CA March 7, 2017 Outfit One: Vest: J.Crew (On Sale!), Sweater: Club Monaco (On Sale!), Boots: Sam Edelman... Outfit Two: All LuluLemon! Sunglasses: Tom Ford (similar) Wow! What a weekend we just had! One of my best friends, Callie and her boyfriend Roberto, came to visit me from Boca Raton, FL this weekend and since I am pretty new to the city life too, we decided to have a full SF tourist weekend. Callie and I first met when we were in 2nd grade... Our friendship was pretty immediate and before long, our moms had us sighed up for all of the same af ..read more

Location: Rosewood, Mayakoba March 2, 2017 Outfit Details- White Outfit: Zara, Turquoise Earrings: BaubleBar, Coral Clutch: Hobo International, Beach Bag: Mar Y Sol I am such a fan of bright, bright colors because to me, they bring about such a happy feeling whether it’s in my surroundings, the food I am eating or even what I am wearing. Whenever I travel to somewhere warm, like Mexico for example, I love to pack all of my bright outfits. For this trip, it was all about bright accessories! I found this adorable pair of tassel earrings by BaubleBar a few weeks ago and knew that they ..read more

Location: Rosewood, Mayakoba February 27, 2017 Outfit Details: Bathingsuit: Marysia Swimwear I have always wanted to be someone who could wake up before the sun while on vacation and make it to the beach in time to watch the sun come up... but I have never been able to actually do it until this past week!  Boy was I thankful to have one of my closest friends there with me to experience one of the most beautiful sunrises that I have seen. Our house is about a 10 minute leisurely bike ride from the beach and as we rode, Erin and I saw the bright red and orange colors across the sk ..read more