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03 Nov 2009
Flaunt Magazine
Rachel Bilson’s in the new Flaunt (which is amazing by the way, more to come) looking pretty damn fashion-y.
Bilson might be one the of the few starlets we’d rather just abandon Hollywood and movie-making altogether, admit her love for fashion overpowers any other interest and take those leather Phillip Lim gloves from editorial to real life.
She says:
“New York is more inspiring, I think, than L.A. And you’re definitely closer to the fashion pulse. You see girls walking down the street, and they look amazing. They’re not afraid. No one gives a ****.”
“Like, I love trees. I notice trees. It’s a weird thing for me because L.A.’s my home, but now I represent something very different, so it’s bizarre.”
“She [Diana Vreeland] was so cool and innovative, and at her time, what she did with Harper’s and what she wore, her columns and everything were so unique.”
Signature Magazine By: Annelise Peterson Rachel Bilson; the brown hair, brown-eyed beauty with a girl-next-door charm that teenage audiences fell in love with in the hit television series "The O.C." and men swooned over in the romantic comedy-drama "The Last Kiss." The self-proclaimed "fashion addict," known to many as the muse of designer Brian Reyes. The 28-year-old fiancιe of actor Hayden Christensen that Howard Stern named the "hottest chick in Hollywood." Talented, stylish, sweet, sexy and engaged, what's not to love (or envy) about this young woman who seems to have found the delicate balance between fame, fortune and keeping it real? There are dozens of chic lunching meccas in Los Angeles to choose from- The Ivy on Robertson, The Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel, Joan's on Third, but Rachel Bilson chooses to meet at The House of Pies. A historic under-the-radar haunt in Silverlake; the same diner that Charlie Kaufman frequented while writing Adaptation and Quentin Tarantino ordered his coffee at while penning Reservoir Dogs. "I just love the food here," proclaims the Los Angeles native. "I come here all the time." Ordering a corn-beef hash with a side of toast, Bilson possesses a potent combination of sweet and savory innocence, a kick of spicy self-confidence, a hint of humble shyness mixed with an inner-wisdom beyond her years. Petite with long bird-like limbs and small curves, she wears clothes that both conceal and flatter her just-shy-of 5'4" frame. She comes to lunch in a mini drop-waist dress, "I don't know who makes this one," slouchy Chloe ankle boots, foldable sunglasses, "the only ones I haven't lost" and carries a YSL hobo bag. She has a bohemian carefree style about her that is both captivating and comforting yet seems unaffected by the fame or pressures of Hollywood- or the fact that about a dozen paparazzi lurk patiently outside for her departure. She doesn't seem to notice the gaggle of teenage girls to her left who stare incessantly her way in hopes of scoring an autograph (which she later offers up with a generous smile). And what Hollywood fad diet permits white bread and fried beef? "I love to cook. My dad is Jewish so I have recipes for briskets from him. My mother's side is Italian and my grandmother was amazing in the kitchen, so I have all her Italian recipes as well." Good home-cooked food and attending to family are obviously a focal point for Bilson, "I love baking cakes, for no reason. Sometimes when I am at home relaxing, I will go in the kitchen, bake a cake, and make whoever is around try it." Bilson admits to watching The Food Network for hours on end and to being a huge fan of Top Chef. "I personally don't watch reality television, but shows like Top Chef and Project Runway are really just people exercising their passions" she says, "Actually, I was asked to judge an episode of Project Runway along with Max Azria, which was fun and kind of intimidating at the same time." The multi-talented Bilson is obviously no amateur in the kitchen nor when it comes to playing in the fashion closet. In 2008, Bilson joined forces with DKNY Jeans to launch a capsule collection, Edie Rose, named after her Grandmother and best friend. "I love clothes, I love fashion, I love that whole world," says Rachel, "ever since I was a little girl. It is a form of expression and creativity and clothes can make you feel a certain way." Bilson notes Brian Reyes, Rodarte, and Zac Posen as a few of her favorite designers. "Right now, I am putting my focus elsewhere - on my acting career and my personal life - but it is definitely something I will always be interested in. There is a time and a place for everything." When asked how she keeps the body that Maxim magazine named sixth in their 2005 "Hot 100 List" in sample size form, she admits (with a hint of guilt) to eating whatever she craves and having no strict exercise regime. "I walk my dog..." she hesitates, "I can't go to an exercise class," she finally admits, "because I embarrass myself beyond belief. I will make a mess and spill everything. I will walk in to a wall. I will trip. I am the kind of person that turns on music and dances in my bedroom and then someone walks in..." she says with a grin as if it's happened numerous times under awkward circumstances. Honest and endearing, Rachel Bilson maintains that fun-loving girl-next-door charm. She is just self-deprecating enough to force you to see beyond her immediate beauty and make you want her as your best friend. Although Bilson shies away from the subject of her personal life and engagement to actor and former co-star Hayden Christensen that she met on the set of Doug Liman's thriller Jumper, she clearly has no plans to for a grand Hollywood affair. "The thought of walking down the aisle in a big wedding terrifies me. I find attention in any way nerve racking." Preferring intimate family gatherings to large public affairs, Bilson seems focused on her film career for the moment. "I just finished New York, I Love You," a city that she admits she may trade her native Los Angeles roots for - at least for a little while. "People attend to their own business in New York. You can still get work and be in "the business" in New York, yet have a more normal life." Although her "heroes" are comedians Lucille Ball for being a pioneer in Hollywood and Larry David for being "the modern day Lucille Ball," Bilson looks up to actresses like Kate Winslett, Sandra Bullock and Reese Witherspoon who have managed to find a balance in their personal lives while achieving significant success and career accolades over the years. "It's hard to say ‘I want this.' You kind of have to pave your own way." Photographed and Styled By: Hellin Kay Hair By: Davy Newkirk Make-up By: Troy Jensen
I believe the day she met up with Rachel at House of Pies was this... not that it's anything important, just thought it'd be interesting to add. :)
Rachel was seen at the LAX airport on 10/29. I assume she's going to NY or Canada (to spend the Halloween with Hayden?). Anyway, check out the gallery, I've uploaded loads of pictures for you.
Rachel Bilson was spotted shopping at the store Americana at Brand in Glendale. She then made her way to the police station in Hollywood. Rachel wasn’t to into seeing the photographers this afternoon as she went to deal with some police business.
Rachel was seen out and about in Beverly Hills. I've also added pictures from the Lucky Magazine event and on Craig Ferguson. 10/22 - Rachel out and about in Beverly Hills
20-Oct-2009 : Madewell and Lucky Magazine Denim Event
I've spent the day updating the gallery for you with many candids from the past few days. The site was on hiatus due to FTP issues, but now we're finally back. I hope you enjoy the photos, they are so many of them and I still haven't finished uploading. Anyway, check them out by clicking on the albums below:
10/12 - On her way to a movie studio in Culver City
10/14 - Rachel arriving at Nat's Caffe for brunch in North Hollywood
10/15 - Grocery shopping at Gelsons in LA
10/15 - Rachel shows her tongue to the photogs as she arrives at a photo shoot
10/17 - Rachel visits her mom
10/17 - Getting Starbucks coffee
10/17 - Shopping for kids present with friends then attend a children's party
10/19 - Watching a friend getting a tattoo at Freak Chic in West Hollywood (it's just so nice to see Rachel hanging out with her old The OC partner Samaire Armstrong (Anna). If you watched it, you probably know what i'm talking about.)
10/19 - At M Cafe with friends on Melrose
10/20 - Leaving a West Hollywood office building
10/20 - Leaving Lucky Magazine party at the Bar Marmont in West Hollywood
