Ask Rachel ⋆ That's Chic

paula wrote on December 15, 2017 at 4:30 am:

i love your music taste! where do you find new music? a lot of the songs you use in videos become favs of mine.

Admin Reply by: Rachel

aw thank you! soundcloud and spotify - they have good radios and ways to discover. i'm raychnguyen on spotify x

eta wrote on December 14, 2017 at 7:37 am:

hi Rachel!!! I've been rewatching your videos these days and I stumbled upon your Paris vlog. I plan on going to Paris next year and I wanted to ask you for the link of the second Airbnb apartment since you didn't link it in the description box like you did with the first. love you <3333

hi Rachel!!! I've been rewatching your videos these days and I stumbled upon your Paris vlog. I plan on going to Paris next year and I wanted to ask you for the link of the second Airbnb apartment since you didn't link it in the description box like you did with the first.
love you <3333

Admin Reply by: Rachel

that's cause my friend booked it so unfortunately i can't help you there 🙁

athena <3 wrote on December 13, 2017 at 11:42 pm:

where are your orange hoops (with the gold accent) constantly featured during vlogmas from? im obsessed!

Admin Reply by: Rachel

they're from trina turk - last year though so hopefully you can find them!! xx

Anne wrote on December 11, 2017 at 6:06 pm:

Hi Rachel ^^ I saw your video "TOO MANY EVENTS" yesterday and I'm very curious about your friend with who you talk about korean filtr. Does she have a youtube account or instagram ? Have a nice day <3

Hi Rachel ^^

I saw your video "TOO MANY EVENTS" yesterday and I'm very curious about your friend with who you talk about korean filtr. Does she have a youtube account or instagram ?

Have a nice day <3

Admin Reply by: Rachel

she is @lusttforlife!

hannah wrote on December 9, 2017 at 4:20 pm:

what is ur soundcloud user?? ur music taste is bomb 🙂

Admin Reply by: Rachel

my spotify is raychnguyen! i am selfish sharing my soundcloud because i spend countless hours bookmarking songs for future videos x

audrey wrote on December 9, 2017 at 12:19 pm:

hey rach! i was just wondering where the necklace you're wearing in your south beach vlog (day 6) towards the end of the video was from? it's so chic! also, your uploads make my day as your videos are so beautiful, hope you're having a good week <3

Admin Reply by: Rachel

from https://reliquiajewellery.com!

Joe wrote on December 8, 2017 at 7:28 pm:

Hi Rachel! Where is your wallet from? The one that shows up on vlogmas, I LOVE IT!

Admin Reply by: Rachel

superdry! http://rstyle.me/n/cve537d7ze

jess wrote on December 8, 2017 at 7:19 pm:

loving your new site!!! i love the random draggable items.

Admin Reply by: Rachel

merci x

Avie Liu wrote on December 7, 2017 at 10:53 pm:

Can I work for you????? xxx

Can I work for you?????
xxx

Admin Reply by: Rachel

shoot me an email

W.N. wrote on December 7, 2017 at 2:55 pm:

When did you move out of your parents' house and was it something they were okay with when you moved away and got your own apartment? Is it expensive to live in California?

Admin Reply by: Rachel

when i was 22, and totally. i think they had no choice and i'm obviously starting a life - i reckon they didn't want to take care of me forever. LA is getting pretty pricey i have to say

Marina wrote on December 6, 2017 at 8:29 am:

What are your 2018 resolutions?

Admin Reply by: Rachel

i don't really like yearly resolutions. they're too hard to follow.

DIVA wrote on December 6, 2017 at 12:15 am:

Hey rachel, I'm a huge fan of your blog, I was wondering if you used an online platform or created it from scratch lots of love, DIVA

Admin Reply by: Rachel

wordpress

anonymous wrote on December 5, 2017 at 8:49 pm:

Hi Raych! I have an issue that I need advice on and considering how confident you are I think you are the right person to ask. Unfortunately for medical reasons I have to get braces for 2 years. I am a 19 year old with a self esteem as low as it gets and I think the braces will make me miserable and not want to go out etc. I don't know how to emBRACE them. lol what do you think??

Admin Reply by: Rachel

omg girl, it's a part of life. look at i-d, they make braces look cool: https://i-d.vice.com/en_uk/article/mbeyy3/tbt-the-best-fashion-braces-moments just smile as big as you can. trying to hide it only reeks more of how you feel about it, own it. you have no other choice.

lil babe wrote on December 5, 2017 at 7:31 pm:

are you a cougar???

Admin Reply by: Rachel

more like a kitten

FB wrote on December 5, 2017 at 4:54 pm:

how tall are you?

Admin Reply by: Rachel

5'5

Anna wrote on December 4, 2017 at 7:54 pm:

Hi Rachel! Are you using wordpress to create your website?

Admin Reply by: Rachel

yep, and it's the free version i think too

JL wrote on December 4, 2017 at 12:06 am:

Hey Rachel, what time of treatment did you get on the VLOGMAS 2015 GOALS | #31DAYSOFTHATSCHIC video and how much would it cost? Thanks!

Admin Reply by: Rachel

they're light leaks i found online x

A wrote on December 2, 2017 at 10:20 pm:

Hey Rachel 🙂 I would love to hear about your dental care! Any tips on how to maintan a bright white smile?

Admin Reply by: Rachel

I know no other tricks than the ones you probably know already and that's brushing every day and flossing heh

Marina wrote on December 2, 2017 at 9:22 pm:

I am also in my late 20s and I am feeling my style doesn't represent me anymore. I just don't know how to dress myself anymore, any tips?

Admin Reply by: Rachel

go through your whole closet and clean out everything you don't relate to anymore (expect to get rid of a lot of items), then slowly and smartly build from there

Katie wrote on December 2, 2017 at 6:26 pm:

Hi Rachel! Thank you for continuing to create and inspire - everything you put out comes across as extremely authentic and original. I really respect that about you! You truly stand out amongst the whirlwind of information and content on the internet. Anyways, I'm interested in your work with Adobe and how you got started with creating content within that realm (such as your new blog content!! graphics/design/interactive art...). Was this something you studied in school (what did you study?) or did you learn it on your own time? Do you have any recs for someone interested in this? Thanks xx

Hi Rachel!

Thank you for continuing to create and inspire - everything you put out comes across as extremely authentic and original. I really respect that about you! You truly stand out amongst the whirlwind of information and content on the internet. Anyways, I'm interested in your work with Adobe and how you got started with creating content within that realm (such as your new blog content!! graphics/design/interactive art...). Was this something you studied in school (what did you study?) or did you learn it on your own time? Do you have any recs for someone interested in this? Thanks xx

Admin Reply by: Rachel

Aw thank you Katie! I've had a blog for 10+ years now and I guess I've always had a liking to the internet. there was this site called neopets that I learned to code on and make graphics, idk, never studied it, just have a curiosity to learn how to do things and did it.

Maia W. wrote on November 28, 2017 at 4:57 am:

Hi Rachel, you're site looks absolutely fantastic and is super original. I love how you are able to more images around as if a live mood board. I was wondering if you designed/coded the site yourself and where you drew your site inspiration from. I'm a fan of fab site design. 🙂

Admin Reply by: Rachel

thank you! there was no direct inspiration that I was trying to emulate other than this is how I organize my thoughts and wanted to translate that through visuals. alan and I worked together to make this and many iterations of it!

Arielle M. wrote on November 25, 2017 at 7:37 pm:

Post more of your stuff on Depop please!?!

Admin Reply by: Rachel

i was so overwhelmed by all the things i needed to depop that i dropped off three suitcases off at crossroads and am going to reset my depop pile - prob get it back up in the new year x

Hiba wrote on November 25, 2017 at 10:55 am:

so i just realized you have already answered the question i just submitted 😛 i saw the answer now after submitting it again ... ooops

Admin Reply by: Rachel

haha glad you read through the answers 🙂 <3

Jenny D. wrote on November 23, 2017 at 1:47 am:

Do you ever social media stalk someone that you're not really friends with anymore? I feel like this is kinda unhealthy-almost like its a guilty pleasure. Or is it just curiosity? What would ur advice be?

Admin Reply by: Rachel

Totally hahha, I think it's natural to have the curiosity to check in on someone. But I think it all depends on what your relationship with the person was and I think if there's a lingering wonder of how healthy these habits are, then it's probably leaning towards one end of that question.

B wrote on November 22, 2017 at 9:13 am:

What kind of project or person would you love to mentor? Thank you for all your videos and energy coming through it! As someone wrote earlier, even if I have a bad day, I just put on one of your videos and I feel motivated to life again. <3 <3 lots of love and luck <3 <3

What kind of project or person would you love to mentor?

Thank you for all your videos and energy coming through it! As someone wrote earlier, even if I have a bad day, I just put on one of your videos and I feel motivated to life again. <3 <3 lots of love and luck <3 <3

Admin Reply by: Rachel

Aw so sweet! Glad I can be here in a positive part of your life 🙂 Hm, as for mentorship, probably someone with similar interests as me who wants to key in on their skill sets and can see That's Chic as a platform they can be heard on. SO HMU

Samantha R. wrote on November 17, 2017 at 1:29 am:

What is your advice for people who feel like they have outgrown their friends but are having trouble opening up to make new friends?

Admin Reply by: Rachel

i feel like if you're outgrowing your friends, it usually also comes with having new things that you're interested in. sometimes it helps to go to gatherings (like yoga class, or a fashion event, or whatever) that would have people with common interests and start introducing yourself! transitions will happen naturally whether your new / old friends are in your life.

tiff wrote on November 16, 2017 at 7:30 pm:

I'm about to embark on a long journey to Vietnam, alone. I am nervous, terrified and excited...do you have any solo travel tips / ways to cure homesickness, and ways to remain present while in a different setting?? I'm afraid that my anxiety will keep me from living life to the fullest while I'm overseas:(

Admin Reply by: Rachel

Yes! You have to pack some home amenities, like a little travel candle, maybe some photos of loved ones. It always helps to sprawl out at the hotel or airbnb to feel like you're living. Traveling alone can feel like a blur but remember that it'll go by sooner than you know it, so try to admire the luxury you were given to travel 🙂 also, vietnam is SO beautiful, you will love it. Try to make friends with locals too x

opal wrote on November 16, 2017 at 2:12 am:

hey rachel! hope you're having a nice day. what are some of your favorite tv shows/ tv show recommendations?

Admin Reply by: Rachel

i just finished narcos and i loveeeeed it, currently into big little lies - but i'm really bad at getting into shows, need more.

Kelly Zhao wrote on November 16, 2017 at 1:41 am:

Hi Rachel, I'm currently a senior at UCI and I've been meaning to send you an email for months. I deleted my old draft because I thought I was being too corny. But I just wanted to thank you and express how much I appreciate you. I go through ebbs and flows of feeling stir-crazy, and like my life is boring. Feeling like life has lost its exuberance sucks. But somehow every single time, I put on one of your videos, I feel so revitalized. It doesn't matter what kind of video. I am writing this after watching your Whole 30 diet video and I feel so much energy and love for everything. Thank you so much for lending me your coolness through the screen. I wish you much health and success in your future. <3

Hi Rachel,
I'm currently a senior at UCI and I've been meaning to send you an email for months. I deleted my old draft because I thought I was being too corny.
But I just wanted to thank you and express how much I appreciate you. I go through ebbs and flows of feeling stir-crazy, and like my life is boring. Feeling like life has lost its exuberance sucks. But somehow every single time, I put on one of your videos, I feel so revitalized. It doesn't matter what kind of video. I am writing this after watching your Whole 30 diet video and I feel so much energy and love for everything.
Thank you so much for lending me your coolness through the screen.
I wish you much health and success in your future. <3

Admin Reply by: Rachel

ah this is so sweet!! thank you for writing to me and enjoy your last year as an anteater! 💓

Mary wrote on November 12, 2017 at 3:15 am:

Hi Rachel - You briefly mentioned you were going through a hair lost phase in one of your videos. What topical treatment and supplements are/were you using?

Admin Reply by: Rachel

well in short, i started taking nutrafol and stopped being stressed/using dry shampoo. i think the dry shampoo was a big culprit. i also take flax seed oil and sometimes rub it in my scalp before shampooing