Reflection on year 2010...

On the eve of the New Year, at RAX we think back and count our blessings!!! we met exceptional people that one way or the other became a RAX Star!! that is why we will have a special cyber event where we will feature our best customers, RAX friends and RAX stars!!! of the year 2010!!!

Life is about being grateful, love and be love. We wish you just that for year 2011!!! Without love for what we do and who we are we could never leave a legacy. RAX legacy is just one word...

                                                            GRATIAMO!!!

Warmly,

Rachel J.

Designer's Pick for this Holiday Season

We are always gifting the people we love during the Holiday Season and although I found it a noble tradition I think we should also treat ourselves!!! This is a time of high social events, family gatherings and we need to look our best. So I decided to pick the best looks for this season. When you visit our site you will see our "gift" to you!!! the entire Rakelita Collection has a BIG HOLIDAY TAG ON IT!!!

Enjoy it!!! buy more than one set and keep on enhancing your inner beauty!!!

Gratiamo to all of you RAX STARS!!!

Rachel J.

DAY 2-Alejo is conquering one skecth at a time...

Today the classes were more dynamic and the level of interest was much stronger. Was it the still life presentation or a glance in Alejo's work? we will never know... but we stayed hopeful.

 Alejo was more comfortable, challenged from time to time but he held his own and pushed the students to give their very best. Alejo went step by step explaining how to draw a bottle, a cup and a box.. wow from that they will know how to design their first jewelry line!!! How exciting!!! and along with the students, the teachers and even Rachel J. I told them how lucky they were to start from the beginning. I wished I knew how to draw when I started making jewelry. It allows you to put on paper your ideas, and speeds up the process of jewelry making.

Day 2 was good... Alejo will be going alone next week, we have a photo shoot.

Rachel J.

Journey with JRE LEE CENTER-RAX in the community

It is funny how one thing lead to another. I sat down with Diane Superville and Maria Estevez at a Starbucks Cafe to discuss RAX participation in their Fashion for Charity event to be held in September 25th. I asked them who was going to benefit from this fundraiser. Diane said JRE LEE Center a place where young girls are given second chances and the education necessary to follow their dreams. I wanted to be part of it. I not only wanted to be part of the fashion show event fundraising, I wanted to give back. So Diane and I met with Mrs. Warren principal of the JRE LEE Center. After many setbacks, Mrs. Raffington teacher of fashion Marketing and I put together a plan...and here we are.
November 18, 2010 Alejo and I took a box full of drawing supplies, his sketch book and the heart full of hope to be able to share what we know with these girls. Alejo had what we call in french "Baptheme de Feu", it was his real first time teaching and considering the level of motivation and interest I would say he got lucky!!!! some were interested some not. I assisted and gave my support as much as I could. We were there from 7:00 a.m until 1:30 p.m. They were back to back classes with very short breaks. We had a quick bite and were back in these classrooms. Some of the girls drew hearts, stars, and flowers a way to express their soft sides, the deepest desires of their hearts. We had a great day 1. Alejo taught them to draw with love which will result in amazing sketching. I hope this is a skill they will grow to appreciate. Sketching is an important skill that can be transfered in any field and jewelry making can be something to create an escape system, a way to make money or simply a way to express themselves.

Rachel J.

Fashion for Charity

When I met Mrs. Diane Superville and Maria Estevez coordinator of Fashion for Charity I knew I had found a match for RAX. The event was created to benefit the community and it is important to be integrated in a place where you live. The event on September 25 was going to reunite some great retailers such as Banana Republic and GAP along with Men'sWear House, Cache and Tea&Rose handbags and shoes.

We were honored to also have met Mrs. Warren principal of J.R.E Lee Center the recepient of the fundraising. RAX even decided to team up with the center and create a project to empower the young women attending the center. In December 2010, these girls waiting for a dream to happen will have the opportunityto show the public what they are made of. We are looking forward and will leave you with this: take your compassion further and it will be a rewarding journey with priceless lessons..

Gratiamo to Diane Superville and her team for an amazing initiative and event. We also want to thank the photographer Armando from Twomatos that provided photos of the event.

RAX at FrenchTuesdays Bastille Day Celebration

Last Wednesday was Bastille Day Celebration and RAX was one of the sponsors of French Tuesday's St Tropez event at La Piagga. It was an exciting and warm night! At the entrance, the members could partake in a raffle where the winner could take home the grand prize of Paris and Notre Dame de Paris piece from our Rakelita Collection. The joyous Bastille Day "feteurs" were given their St Tropez pin marking their official decision to be a part of this amazing celebration courtesy of RAX. Thanks to model Masha and Janelli for their beautiful smiles and for making sure that no feteurs would be without their St Tropez pin! The fireworks, the raffles, and the prizes made for a beautiful night!



Gratiamo on the RAX revolution!!!

Thank you to all the gracious hands!!!

Photographer George Fiad-Make-up Anissa Bendana I wanted to take the time to thank each person, instrument to RAX's success. These people, are make up artists, hairstylists and stylists who have done work for their book and have been gifted a piece of RAX Collection for their time and effort.



We have Anissa Bendana that has done the make up for model Tammie Lee with test shoot with photographer George Fiad. We also would like to thank Elizabeth Swedish hair stylist and Beatriz Swedish make up artist for working with us on the test shoot with photographer Gabriel Bloncourt. We also want to thank models Aida Cook, Darlena Ofarill, and Haitian actor and musician, Jeff Policard. A special thanks to Waina Chancy stylist for the photo shoot and fashion show for Helping Hand for Haiti. Waina was stylist at the show with stylist Obe Santos at the Bleu Moon Double Tree Grand Hotel.



Gratiamo to all of you!!!

Again thank you for your time and effort generously given to Rax!!!



Rachel Jeanty