Team Zoe tries to get this shoulder bag exactly right.

Rachel and Joe Zee, ELLE's creative director, catch up before the shoot begins.

Strike a pose! (How cool is this minimalist set?)

Pink overalls?! Come one guys, they're the new big thing!

Jewelry choices are always tough, especially when they're this beautiful.

Rachel and Joe ponder the day's many looks.

When you're at an ELLE shoot, everyone is inspired to become the latest and greatest model.

Leopard! Leather! Big shades! All signature Rachel looks.

Rachel and Joe Zee search tirelessly for the perfect black heel.

Rachel needs to don sunglasses around these super-bright lights.

Last-minute touch-ups -- a staple of fun photoshoots everywhere.

Look! Joe Zee's embarrassed by one of Rachel iPhone photos.

Rachel's looking gorgeous on set (even though she has no plans to be on camera).

Love this! A bit risque for the office, but, like Rachel, we love a bit of fantasy!

Rachel takes in the view: her vision for ELLE coming to life.

Rachel explains the look and feel of the story to the lovely model.

Look at all of these bags and shoes to choose from!

Rachel reluctantly, "grossly uncomfortably," decides to do a shoot with the model. This look? Modern Black Tie.

Rachel snuggles up to Joe Zee, ELLE's creative director, on set.

Rachel styles the look for a modern take on the working girl.

Fierce! We're loving Rachel's signature black on the white back-drop.

Rachel and Joe Zee take a break for a quick pic.

Rachel perfectly drapes a purse on the model.

Major! Rach, we know this was hard for you, but you look like you're having a great time.