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Friends, we’ve observed the requisite mourning period, and we’re now ready to talk about it.

This week on Top Chef, our dear Arnold Myint met an untimely elimination. After yelling at our television, we contented ourselves with the fact that Arnold did exactly what he had set out to do. He added panache and a hint of Myint to every challenge he faced, never compromised himself, took home a challenge victory, and surely proved that he is “more than just a Louis Vuitton bag.” And here’s the best part: even though he’s packed his Louis knife bag, we can still keep him in the game. For the time being, we can make like Tom & Padma and visit PM, Cha Chah, and Suzy Wong’s to judge for ourselves. Then, when the time comes to vote for Fan Favorite, we can all rally behind Arnold to make him the fan’s choice.

You’ll always be our top chef, Arnold!!!

xoxo

… Seersuckers, that is. Nothing screams of summertime Americana the way a little seersucker does, and luckily Steven Alan has provided us with seersucker for boys and girls. In classic 2L fashion, our mannequins needed to add a little rock & roll to their 4th of July get-ups this year with their Wildfox “It’s Only Rock & Roll” tee and 2L-exclusive “The Suspenders” tee. And here’s a little Americana insider info for you: “The Suspenders” tee was designed in honor of our very own Top Chef favorite, Arnold Myint….and we only have a few left.

And finally, on this day that celebrates independence, I just want to take a moment to comment on dependence. Last night, while Ryan O’Connor “ate his feelings” on the 2L stage, I was surrounded by my all-star team, the team I’ve always been able to depend on. Ricky, Stephen, Becca, Kristin, and Ben, this 4th of July is for you in honor of all the times you’ve stood beside me on this journey through wonderland! xoxo, rachel

Friends! Rachel’s childhood friend and youtube celebrity, Ryan O’Connor is coming to town Saturday for a one-night engagement of “Ryan O’Connor Eats His Feelings.” He’ll be live on the 2L stage at 8 PM Saturday night, and you can be sure that there will be discounts & delights for all who attend. You’re welcome to buy tickets at the door the night of, but to pre-order tickets, visit  http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/109412

As he skyrockets to fame on this season of Bravo’s Top Chef, dear friend Arnold Myint is taking us with him! Arnold teaches the public more about him with his photo diary on bravotv.com, and he of course includes a stop at two elle to catch up with Rachel and the latest supply of Steven Alan bow ties.

We suggest you tune in Wednesday nights to watch Arnold in all his glory. This week, for example, he stirred up a little drama, earned his team a foodie win, and sported a Modern Amusement v-neck sweater courtesy of yours truly. Keep winning, Arnold!

Many a father has regaled us with a story of yester-year, a story of when he was a youngster who wore Chuck Taylor hi-tops for his boyhood basketball games. We picture something like Danny Zucko in Grease when such stories are told, but why not encourage our dear old dads to relive their glory days? A brand new pair of boyhood Chucks could be just the trip down memory lane that dad needs this Father’s Day.

And, as always, I love you, Dad, more than all the colors in my chuckin’ rainbow! xoxo, rachel