WELCOME
I’m Annmarie founder of Raca Rara
Raca Rara Vintage Fashion and Travel Inspiration for seekers, creatives, and wanderers in search of nomadic sophistication, for the exotic and unconventional, for those of a rare breed. Exploring hot spots on the Nomad Map and all things Retro and Chic for your journey.
How did I get here? I have always been “different” a little bit of a loner.
For me… I have always leaned toward the unconventional…a little outside the box in my choices. I am a seeker, a creative, a wanderer, exotic in my fashion and lifestyle choices. I need to move freely, travel off the beaten path…and often.
I need to roll out my yoga mat wherever my travels take me,…to sit in meditation, spend time in ashrams, in bohemian outposts…and at far flung beaches… and those close to home, to take inner journeys as well as outer journeys.
To do all of this I had to get real about what I am good at and let go of what I am not, I had to let go of the guilt and stop apologizing for being “not like other girls” …and when I turned my focus on what I have figured out and stepped into my authentic self…I realized what I really wanted was to collect experiences, beautiful and unique things, make art, travel, learn, and create authentic connections with others.
I offer you my gift of a journey to your “transformative fire” through Experiential Travel, Curated Collections of Vintage and Self Care Rituals.
I can guide you to uncover and embrace your authentic style through The Raca Rara Collective, or a personalized curated collection of vintage hand picked for you!
I will share my travel tips and experiences for inner and outer journeys. Where to go…how to pack…and what to do when you get there…Beauty Rituals for daily life and how bring them with you…wherever you roam.
Raca Rara Ritual Journey to Uncovering Your Authentic Style
A guided journey to embracing your unique vibe and style while connecting to your creativity, and the divine feminine. Think...Spiritual wanderings with a side of glam.
Three sections, Shedding Skin, Creative Exploration, and Curating the Light- each one guiding you through beauty rituals, radical daydreaming/meditation, journal prompts, and actionable steps to discover who you are at the core and embrace your personal authenticity and uniqueness so you can vibe at your highest frequency and show up as the most radiant version of you.
60 pages for Seekers, Creatives, Wanderers, the Exotic and Unconventional...for women of a rare breed.
Inspired AF…
How do I know the fire is burning deep within you…?
I have had some epic fails which led me to…
some epic wins…
Graduated with a BA in Visual Art
Exhibited my Paintings and Mixed Media Art in dozens of Gallery Shows
Worked as a Teaching Artist in Special Programs for at risk youth.
Completed my 500 hour RYT Yoga Teacher Training and
Meditation Teacher Training (Level One and Two) from Shambhava Yoga Ashram
Therapeutic Sound Massage- Singing Bowl Training from Hello To Life Sound Healing Academy
Founded Raca Rara Vintage, fashion and objects.
I got sober…(just had my six year anniversary)
I am continuing to learn about what I love in Parsons School of Art and Design Certificate Program…
I made peace with the past.
At 44 years old I am happier and healthier than I have ever been.
I re-built my life…because I made a choice, that I would no longer settle, I would hold myself accountable, I would transform my life through authenticity, wellness practices, experiential travel, creative exploration, ritual, and inspired AF style.
Here I will share my experiences to help you reach your highest vibe and embrace your authentic style.
Enjoy the Journey
Inspired AF Quotes from Inspired AF Women
“At sixteen Sabina took Moon baths, first of all, because everyone else took sunbaths, and second, she admitted, because she had been told it was dangerous.”
— Anais Nin
“I used to think I was the strangest person in the world but then I thought there are so many people in the world, there must be someone just like me who feels bizarre and flawed in the same ways I do. I would imagine her, and imagine that she must be out there thinking of me too. Well, I hope that if you are out there and read this and know that, yes, it’s true I’m here, and I’m just as strange as you.”
— Frida Kahlo
“I’ve been absolutely terrified every moment of my life- and I’ve never let it keep me from doing a single thing I wanted to do.”
— Georgia O’Keeffe
Ready to dive in?
What Fans May Flames?
Here are a few people, places, and things…How I stay Inspired.
Lobby of The Hotel Chelsea, (pre-renovation)
New York City
1. I love historic hotels…
Especially this one. The Hotel Chelsea, once described as “the last bohemian out post”…I was lucky enough to spend quite a bit of time here before the “renovation”…I created a series of paintings for an exhibit inspired by the hotel.
2. Weird and Obscure Art Films
The Cinematography, The Fashion, The “Superstars” of the Underground…Endless Inspiration!
Fun Fact: I once rode the elevator with artist, poet, actor, and Warhol “Superstar”, Rene Ricard at the Hotel Chelsea.
3. Digging For Treasure…
I love the thrill of the hunt…hunting down and collecting vintage. Finding that stellar piece…a diamond in the rough…makes my heart skip a beat.
Fun Fact: It runs in the family…my beautiful Nana (one of my style inspirations)…worked as a shoe buyer for a place called The Bargain Center in Boston back in the 1970’s…she scored me a pair of white patent leather gogo boots…I was about 5 years old, I refused to wear anything else until I finally out grew them.