Rachel NguyenTravel through Peru with me and company. It was my first time going with a travel group, Coast to Costa. They curated the whole experience and I went with my friend Puno and also brought along my friends at Anthropologie. So this turned into a travel guide slash lookbook situation. See all details below x
PERU TRAVEL GUIDE + LOOKBOOK VLOGRachel Nguyen2020-03-15 | Travel through Peru with me and company. It was my first time going with a travel group, Coast to Costa. They curated the whole experience and I went with my friend Puno and also brought along my friends at Anthropologie. So this turned into a travel guide slash lookbook situation. See all details below x
MUSIC ♫ Dan Universe - Off The Wall https://soundcloud.com/danuniverse/of...
FTC: Made with love with and for Anthropologiei want to own my contentRachel Nguyen2022-08-16 | a verbal purge of recent musings and an update of how i've been spending my digital time. there's like so much in this video i'm trying to process and share because i wanna include yall in my headspace.
in past iterations of filming this, it sounded way more depressed and i was like okay i'm not trying to air out my emotional laundry — i want to evolve. but a little takeaway from those videos that i didn't mention in this: feeling like we exist only to be consumed and not understood. i feel anxious when i'm often asked when my next video is and i heavily want to challenge the things we consume and things we make. like in all parts of our lives.
i don't get into the title of this video (formally going to be named 'confessions of an e-girl', and an earlier version 'e-girl draft manifesto', and even earlier, 'internet thoughts') which insinuates owning my content. like what does that even mean?
well, to me, i feels like most things we consume: products, content, experiences, are somewhat corporation-touched. and i want to be intentional about how i'm experienced. i've been actively trying to steer away from branded content and just making things for myself or making things for people who share my curiosities. i want to own all the ways you interact with me and not have it be tainted by a brand - or at least if it is, it's a very thoughtful and elegant partnership.
anyway i think i'm done rambling but let's talk more in the comments.
🌺 thank you to the land that offered us the tranquil gift that feels like rare to receive 🌺 thank you to my mans for documenting such beautiful imagery with me 🌺 if you're reading this, thank you for showing up with me 🌺 i really appreciate everyone who dips in and out of my life. your energy carries with me, and thankfully it's lovely energy :)
★彡[ᴠɪᴅᴇᴏ ᴄʀᴇᴀᴛᴏʀ ᴄᴏᴜʀꜱᴇ]彡★ video done in lieu with digital retreat (ilovecreatives.com/video-creator-course) (thatschic10 for 10% off the course! be sure to get notificed for the next retreat to take the course with me and puno!)
♫ ethereal mix 023: ϙue soundcloud.com/etherealgroovesofficial/ethereal-mix-023-ueROMANCE OF THE ROAD | Van Life VlogRachel Nguyen2021-08-10 | A van life vlog. Main character energy while going through existential development. I've reworked this video so many times, and by the time I was done with it (a month+ ago), I was paralyzed by the publish button. This might be one of my most intimate videos - alongside navigating a new relationship that we mutually want to keep private. Be gentle 🥺
Having a bit of a rough few days which has been making filming/editing a toughie. At the last stretch tho and want to close out Day 14 with some feelings 💞 see you guys in a few days.
Today I really didn't feel like talking or editing myself talk - so I escaped LA desert bound. Kinda nice to have a short vlog to showcase the amount of emotional energy I have to be here.
I'm back for some Springtime vlogging - a season I have yet to daily vlog! Note: I am not uploading in the current time and have buffered several days between filming and posting.
MUSIC ♫ Droz - La La Land soundcloud.com/itsdroz/la-la-landFOOD DIARIES | What I Eat in a WeekRachel Nguyen2021-03-18 | Been loving cooking content so wanted to get into it myself - sharing a few meals I've been whipping up since the pandemic leveled up my cooking skills a bit.
Still want to make more of these videos because I didn't even get to really FLEX.
Thank you Our Place for sponsoring this video and sending me literally an entire new kitchen #FromOurPlace
CONTACT ME ✉ raych@thatschic.netAPARTMENT TOUR | Studio LoftRachel Nguyen2021-02-19 | Hi friends! Long time no see for some good ole-fashion content. Taking you through my loft today and going through all my found treasures and goodies.
MUSIC ♫ Alessandro Alessandroni -Lucille youtube.com/watch?v=amxUmrXCG_YPOINT OF VIEWRachel Nguyen2020-12-10 | A quarantine POV turned into a twisted introspection as a reminder of the importance in finding shared spaces to have an outlet so we don't need to be alone in our process of being.
Love and light to all. Missed you all and am excited to get back into video making now that I've finally birthed this video that took me 7 months to make lolllllllllll *crying in the club*
♫ Blue Is My Name - Pulling Weeds w Bad Harmonies soundcloud.com/cammi9/pulling-weeds-w-bad-harmonies8 ECO-FRIENDLY MORNING MUSINGSRachel Nguyen2020-07-17 | "To win on climate, we have to challenge and upend the power structures that have allowed the behemoth of state violence and racial injustice." - Dany Sigwalt #sponsored
This video was filmed prior to the civil unrest for Black Lives Matter, and since, these tips have felt very gratuitous in contrast to the needed uprisings.
Since this is a video that was intended to share sustainable habits with a root in climate justice, I invite you to dig deeper with me in some research and adapting new ideas to further our cause for a truly sustainable world where no group of people or communities feel vulnerable.
This will take time and adjusting, but if we make the same noise about a person using a plastic straw, then we should make the same amount of noise for fighting inequalities from racism. And that everything is connected. Your anti-racist acts don't just stop at the protests or your conversations at home, it is being forever mindful of your daily actions and the domino effect because, really, we can't liberate our earth until we liberate our people.
☯ This video was made for Elle.com and sponsored by Burts Bees and I've donated $1000 to US CAN (https://www.usclimatenetwork.org). A beautiful network of organizations that fights climate change in a just and equitable way.MOVING, SEPARATING, and HEALING | Catch-Up VlogRachel Nguyen2020-05-08 | This is a vlog that was unintentionally 8 months in the making. So many stop and go moments of filming and changing. I'm don't want to apologize for not being on YouTube, but I will acknowledge that I have indeed left ya'll in the dark. It took me some time to look at my journey and pull out my lessons from it to then really share.
But thank you for allowing me to stay candid and I hope you guys enjoy xx
Information for making masks: https://www.notion.so/warde/covid-19-37b16bf91df34e189dc8cdeba084e581KOSAS FULL FACE REVIEWRachel Nguyen2020-02-28 | My first take at a full-faced branded video, one I had prior intentions of creating and now am so happy to be working with Kosas! Most of the products I’ve been familiar with and others are first impressions. The owner was a painter (and also studied chemistry at UCI!) so the color and consistency of their products always kept me intrigued. It’s been a slower growth for them but I’m so glad to see a brand that had strong, indie vibes finally get the funding they deserve. And now, the full list of products/colors:
FTC: Made with love with and for KosasDecember Musing | IRL TO URL VLOGRachel Nguyen2020-01-19 | Hi all, I didn't do an official Vlogmas this year but I still wanted to film some moments throughout December. A bit late, but I have a good reason - shared at the end.
Hope you're having a better start to the year xxx
DONATE TO AUS: @NSWFS goes to buy the things affected people need, and it supports local businesses that have also been impacted. The money also goes to support volunteers who are protecting their community. https://quickweb.westpac.com.au/OnlinePaymentServlet?cd_community=NSWRFS&cd_currency=AUD&CP_user_type=CUSTOMER
♫ lanruoj - finally soundcloud.com/04666/050917-finallyAMSTERDAM + CPH FASHION WEEK VLOGRachel Nguyen2019-12-19 | A combo vlog of my little stint in Europe. I had a job in NY and instead of getting my return flight back to LA, I asked to flight back to Amsterdam and from there, I hung out with my friend Sabrina (instagram.com/sabrina.meijer) and then experienced my first Cophenhagen fashion week!
♫ Sleepy Gaucho - Lucy sleepygaucho.bandcamp.com30 x 30 UPDATE | Bucket ListRachel Nguyen2019-12-03 | I'm back without Vlogmas but here with an update on my 30 things before my 30th birthday update! Opening this up as a warm fire circle to talk about (make me feel better) our experiences with bucket listing!
CONTACT ME ✉ raych@thatschic.netTWO YEARS OF EMPTIES | Favorites & DisappointmentsRachel Nguyen2019-10-20 | Apparently this is going to be a two-year video because two years after my last empties, I've racked up 70+ empties! But I'm sitting down to review my hits and misses (30ish). I have everything time-stamped below as well and a new on-going excel sheet with all my talking points and links. ⤵
PO BOX: 419 Larchmont Blvd #10 Los Angeles CA 90004
MUSIC ♫ Dabble - All My Friends Work in the Morning lomeli.bandcamp.com/track/human-breachNEW HOME TOUR | Finding our flowRachel Nguyen2019-10-10 | Excited to share with you our new headspace and home. Apartment hunting was a long process of many rejected applications (3 attempts), disappointing homes, insanely competitive with beautiful homes (one home I fell in love with, and thus recreated in Sims 4 to feel closure) getting offered well over market price, and an oversaturated market of crappy new developments. These are all points I'm realizing I could've talked about in the video but forgot luls.
Anyways, feels good to finally find something that fits us. It always feels the most right to share a space when it feels complete, but we've accepted that it'll always be a work in progress and thus an opportunity for you guys to see an empty house (ish) to share any new ideas we didn't see!
FTC: Dressed and supported by my friends at Entireworld 🌎DEAR PLYMOUTH | Moving VlogRachel Nguyen2019-10-08 | Saying goodbye to my apartment of five years.
FTC: Not sponsoredHOLDING ONTO THAT FEELINGRachel Nguyen2019-07-30 | I'm here. I'm back. What a journey it has been too, and I thank you guys so much for being here with me. I say it all in the video, so enjoy this last episode and I hope you can enjoy rewatching the series over and over again as I will. Video 7 of 7 from my solo road trip vlog series 🤠 #TheArtofLoneliness
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FTC - The Art of Loneliness was made possible by my new friends and incredible partner, Cuyana! cuyana.com10 HOUR INTROSPECTIONRachel Nguyen2019-07-27 | Stopping to literally smell the roses. But in this really long drive, I delve deep into the best spiritual listen and start to hone in on some of the practices and how they've aligned with my past. Video 6 of 7 from my solo road trip vlog series 🤠 #TheArtofLoneliness
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FTC - The Art of Loneliness was made possible by my new friends and incredible partner, Cuyana! cuyana.comI HAD FUNRachel Nguyen2019-07-26 | Starting that long stretch home from the west coast. I hit a few hiccups today as I didn’t exactly know where I’d be ending up. Can be nerve-wracking but I eventually figured it out :) #TheArtofLoneliness video 5/7 of the solo road trip series
FTC - The Art of Loneliness was made possible by my new friends and incredible partner, Cuyana! cuyana.comBEAUTY ROUTINE IN NATURERachel Nguyen2019-07-25 | Wandering sadly out of the wilderness and slowly back into metropolitan society. Took the time to savor the outdoor with a little skincare/makeup routine outside of my tent. Video 4 of 7 from my solo road trip vlog series 🤠#TheArtofLoneliness
FTC - The Art of Loneliness was made possible by my new friends and incredible partner, Cuyana! cuyana.comOPENING SPACE & GRATITUDERachel Nguyen2019-07-23 | A peaceful morning as I really feel settled, comfortable in Montana. I start making my way West and get into some cute college town. Video 3 of 7 from my solo road trip vlog series 🤠 #TheArtofLoneliness
Present Day Update: Sorry for the late uploads! I just got back from my trip - the rest of the trip had really limited computer access/wifi access and were demanding driving days! I didn’t really have the time or energy to make these videos! Nevertheless, enjoy the uploads here on out :)
FTC - The Art of Loneliness was made possible by my new friends and incredible partner, Cuyana! cuyana.comTHINGS LOOK DIFFERENT HERERachel Nguyen2019-07-20 | Howdy from Montana! Wifi has been spotty here and been spending lots of time on the road. Little bits of pondering, lots of exploring, and pulling over. Yellowstone Park is so, so gorgeous - can’t wait to come back and spend a week in it. Obviously will be pacing my uploads throughout the rest of my trip! All that matters is we can rewatch this all in one swoop :) Video 2 of 7 from my solo road trip vlog series 🤠 #TheArtofLoneliness
FTC - The Art of Loneliness was made possible by my new friends and incredible partner, Cuyana!PACKING NIMBLE TO MONTANARachel Nguyen2019-07-17 | Hi from Montana! Ahhhh I'm so so happy right now. Can't believe I made it here with all the carry-ons. I hit a few hiccups towards the end of the vlog, but as always, life resolves itself :) Video 1 of 7 from my solo road trip vlog series 🤠#TheArtofLoneliness
FTC - The Art of Loneliness was made possible by my new friends and incredible partner, Cuyana!TOKYO DIARY | Japan Vlogs Pt. IIRachel Nguyen2019-07-11 | The second and last video of my Japan series. This one was a hefty video to edit. I felt so much and the trip was so personal, there was a really fine line I had to balance. Traveling to other 'cities' is always hard not to fall into the patterns of your own city (F. Davison, group chat, July 11, 2019). We meandered through Tokyo with not much footage to show for it and I didn't know what mode to be in, in a stimulating city. Our actions were such a contrast to what the city demanded of us. Anyway, I hope you enjoy the abyss and would love to hear your thoughts. Let's open this one up to a big discussion.
PO BOX 419 Larchmont Blvd #10 Los Angeles CA 90004
MUSIC ♫ Glen Porter - Ask Her Nicely and She'll Show You The Scars (blessing the heavens with your talent, rest in paradise Ryan 💕) soundcloud.com/glenporter/ask-her-nicely-and-shell-showKINOSAKI + KYOTO DIARY | Japan Vlogs Pt. IRachel Nguyen2019-06-20 | Frances (@tilfrances), Alex (@alexkenealy), and I made it to Kinosaki. It was a long journey, so come along for our ride as we venture from a town with onsens to the delicious Kyoto. Pt II: Tokyo, coming soon!
♫ Small Forward - Rides smallforward.bandcamp.com/track/ridesThe Real Real Haul + TipsRachel Nguyen2019-05-16 | Okay, this was a hefty video to put together, but I hope it was enough tips and tricks get you guys going in your sartorial recycling journey.
But without much introduction, you guys might already know that The Real Real is my favorite place to get designer clothing for cheap. I must say, this is a hard process for me to break down because it's all intuitive for me. So whatever I didn't speak of or elaborate on, please ask me in the comments below! This is just how my brain works (opening things in tabs to queue review, etc.) and I'm always afraid it won't make sense to another.
Anyway, I did a blog post too, to further break down some items and search words, as well as a bunch of my 'obsessions' that are still available for you!
FTC: The Real Real was kind enough to gift me credit for this haul but this video is not sponsored otherwise.CLOSET CONFESSIONAL | Marie Kondo OrganizingRachel Nguyen2019-04-23 | Taking a look at all my clothing and doing one big purge/declutter all while doing a few my favorite things to talk about in video format: a Closet Confessional.
Uniqlo for my favorite basics: unfortunately I filmed this before the protests for labor exploitation. I hope Uniqlo and the Jaba Garmindo can mitigate the very clear responsibility of upkeeping an ethical and sustainable healthy environment and compensate every single employee that has been affected.
♫ Sun Drift - Over Time soundcloud.com/sun-drift/over-time30 by 30 | Bucket ListRachel Nguyen2019-04-05 | As I come out of a long hiatus and get my footing back into my own projects, I decide to write out all my goals for the year. The last year of my twenties! Would love to see some of yours!
PO BOX 419 Larchmont Blvd #10 Los Angeles CA 90004BENEFITS OF STRETCHINGRachel Nguyen2019-02-20 | You may have seen my 30 by 30 list (twitter.com/thatschic/status/1085318406201532416) and stretching is up on my list. I share a few of my favorite stretches (mostly for tight shoulders and legs) but I wasn't going to make a full video on stretching, instead, my thoughts on the importance of it. Ah and the endorphins are so real. Free movement is such a liberating practice to incorporate into a daily or weekly routine.
This also is a challenge for me to document pieces of my 30 by 30 goals. Goal no.13!
Okay, so I'm not doing a follow along because it's not my place tbh, but here are some links:
FTC: Made with love and gratitude with Outdoor VoicesSOMEWHERE IN MID-HEAVENRachel Nguyen2019-02-10 | Last summer I got a GoPro, and while I didn't go on to create adventure porn, I had a lot of fun viscerally piecing together these memories.
FTC: Not sponsored!LATE TWENTIES SKINCARE | SPF & MORERachel Nguyen2019-01-10 | I’m bracing myself for my 30s. I’ve made some mistakes along the way, but I think I have myself figured out now. One of my fixes is inconsistent SPF usage. The new Superscreen will be my saving grace to gracefully enter the truly adult years of my life.