Beaded Accessories, Columbia Hts.

Posted on July 7, 2008
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I have a habit of under-accessorizing, so I’m inspired by this woman’s colorful scarf and pretty beaded jewelry – all with a colorful but casual outfit. She bought the bracelet at the Life by Energy Holistic Center, which is upstairs from Redeem on 14th Street (don’t worry, I didn’t know about it either). I’m not sure if the necklace is available there or not, but I’ve seen similar styles at Urban Outfitters…

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Romper Room!

Posted on June 24, 2008
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I’m in the current issue (June) of DC Magazine romping around in a romper!

What I’m wearing: silk Alexander Wang (pant, pant) romper, Alexander Wang razor-cut top, Julie Wolfe necklace, Jean-Michel Cazabat shoes, a Malababa clutch (it has big silver studs that you can’t see unfortunately) and some cool, very architectural Fallon bracelets.

I can’t say enough about how much fun I had doing this shoot, especially styling hair, the outfit and coming up with poses for the actual shoot. The attention and pampering didn’t hurt either: for once in what will probably be my entire life, I got to walk into Barneys Coop and pick out whatever I wanted (no, not to keep!), and I got my hair (Jacob) and makeup (Kari) done over at Erwin Gomez. Cheers to Jamie for shooting.

As we all know, rompers (or “combishorts” as a spread in French Glamour calls them) all the craze right now in fashion circles. But more than once, I’ve found myself explaining them thus: “you know, like, shorts and a top attached…kind of like babies wear…?”

Thanks to Cory and everyone over at the magazine for including me…you guys romp! er, rock!

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Oversize Floral, P Street

Posted on June 18, 2008
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She thought I was crazy since she’d bought this abbreviated maxi-style dress at the beach “years ago,” but it seems like everyone’s getting in on the big-flower train, from Banana to the breezy sheer tunic at Muleh I’d admired just before I snapped her photo.

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All Ages Show

Posted on June 17, 2008
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This little eight year-old was holding court in front of a pretty large crowd in Georgetown over the weekend, playing (and singing!) classic rock favorites and The Star Spangled Banner. Check out the rocker stance and Chucks! I think Converse look good on boys of all ages – including my Sidewalk Style subject for this week.

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Vintage Vest

Posted on June 16, 2008
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I’m kinda done debating kaffiyeh-as-fashion (though I came across this just now and laughed), and anyway, I think this one looks to be sorta kaffiyeh, more tablecloth – in a cute, gingham-esque way. I’m liking all of the pattern and texture and color going on in her outfit, particularly in the vintage vest she’s wearing. Her friend was rocking a pair of perfectly faded, artfully rumply purple shorts.

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Thursday Hat, Friendship Heights

Posted on June 9, 2008
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Usually I only see women in outrageous hats on a Sunday, but she gets extra points for wearing hers during the week. If you’re gonna shine, you might as well sparkle.

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