Historic Old Town, Alexandria
A fierce black ensemble is the adult equivalent of “we’re the cool kids and you can’t sit with us.” Maybe that’s why New Yorkers are obsessed with wearing black and why we can’t let it go, especially when we move away from NYC. But living in a city that adopts Southern preppy and colorful contemporary year-round, my idea of how to wear black in the summer, as a New Yorker in DC, has transformed over the years. Continue reading
Behind every great man there [are many] great [women]. Behind every great woman, is a man who is surprised. Asserting your path as a woman often means letting your presence do the talking, and letting your actions do the walking. Enter a fifth season of Claire Underwood style: a woman who has always dressed for the job she wants, on House of Cards. Continue reading
Today many of us are struggling to find our new context in the world. We are being pushed to reconsider our culture, religion, social beliefs and roots. But, we do not need to reconsider the good that we are. We just need to further embrace it. The first step for me, is doing it through fashion. Continue reading
Life, nor fashion, should be faced with a confidence crutch, nor a style safety blanket. Fall is a time when the leaves change color. When trends are predicted. And when elections are decided. In a city that sees so much change, it’s a wonder that key style pieces are worn year after year, with little update. Since the beige trench coat is DC’s go-to fall item, here are 5 Unique Trench Coat Ideas. Don’t be beige in a crowd of beige. Continue reading
As the days get shorter there is a little less time for everything. Fall fashion is when day to night outfits take over – from office wear to date night outfits. And tribal print is the perfect transition into a deeper, darker feel. Continue reading
#FashionRule: #OfficeWear should have just 3 to 4 colors
DC blurs all sorts of lines. Your obsession becomes your career (politics, PR, fashion etc.) Your career becomes your social life. And your private and public image become interchangeable. That’s why you must always dress to impress. In this town, going from day-to-night means, means seeing the sunset with your work phone in tow. Continue reading
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Running to meetings. Crushing deadlines. Going to classes. As much as I love shopping, sometimes there just isn’t enough time in the day to indulge in retail therapy. Enter Rocksbox. Continue reading
Spring time in Washington, DC is about as fickle as Donald Trump’s position on abortion. While there seems to no longer be a transition from an election year to a non-election year, at least we have transition fashion. I mean, if I am going to spend a heated summer arguing about why women support candidates who are anti-women, I at least want my wardrobe to be cool and crisp. Continue reading
When Jack Frost is nipping at your nose but the weather is keeping your tan line alive, your wardrobe needs a remedy. Continue reading
