Sooooo I'm walking and talking on my phone in Columbus Circle, like always I'm chatting it up and looking out for any statement pieces that catches my eye. Funny, you'd think I'll be looking out for street lights! Anyways, I spot this fabulous individual wearing a fierce black fedora, I immediately want to find out where she got it from. I decide to ask the lady about her look, I open my mouth and nothing comes out. I freeze and so does everything around me except for OH MY GOODNESS, right before my eyes, one of the most fashionable on this planet, Rachel Zoe with her baby boy and nanny.
Now I've seen and been around plenty of celebrities, well mostly designers and stylist and I only ask them the questions I need for my articles. I don't go crazy and make them super uncomfortable because I know they want to be treated as normal as possible. However I have a top 20 list that I must meet before I leave this earth and she makes #4, rightfully place after Oprah, Michelle and Barack Obama.
Continuing On....
I tell my friend Tiffany, who I've been on the phone with during the whole fiasco. She's super excited and tells me to go and talk to her because Tiff knows just how inspiring Rachel has been for me. You'd think it's natural for me to approach her but when I really admire someone it's quite the opposite. I got over my shyness and there I am face to face talking with the women who has inspired me in major ways.
The night before meeting Rachel....
Tuesday night I rushed home to watch the Rachel Zoe Project on Bravo. I learn so much from watching her show, she's fabulous yes but more importantly she's building an empire and it all started from her just doing what she loves. Her passion is driving her in the right places and at the right time. If you're a person who is pushing to get what you want out of life, Rachel's testimony is validation that if you believe in yourself and work hard, you'll get what you want. Of course there will be road blocks but finding solutions to get through them is what makes you stronger and unstoppable. That night I asked myself, "If I was ever to meet Rachel Zoe, what will I ask her?". The higher power must of heard my cry because the next day he gave me my chance. We gave each other compliments, I love her hat and she loves my shades. "Your super chic, I'm just saying.... and those Prada shades are to die for", says Rachel. The moment with Rachel was my validation to continue doing what I love best and working towards the big picture.
If there's something you want, go after it. Remember, if you can see it... You can achieve it!
xoxo Madame Q
