There is one type of “50 Shades of Grey” reference I am still on board with — the style one.  I say, “Yes!” to  grey as one of the top trends for this fall/winter season. Grey has become more than just a sweater, a pair of pants, or a coat in a look. From soothing dove to powerful […]

D.C. now has a terrific local design scene, with jewelers, potters, dressmakers and knit geniuses plying their fashionable trades here. If you haven’t checked out the hashtag #acreativedc on Instagram yet, you need to — this town is awash in cool people creating edgy things. September 25, I had the fun gig of curating a pop-up shop of some […]

On Tuesday, September 29th I had the pleasure of attending Washingtonian Magazine’s Style Setters Event. I also had an even greater pleasure of styling my friend and  Events Manager Jessi Taff for this event. A few weeks before the event, we met at Bloomingdales and  picked a gorgeous brocade Aqua dress. We paired with some killer  Pour […]

For the past couple of fall seasons,  we got cozy with our circle scarf, shawl scarf, chunky knit scarf and more. Lo and behold,  the skinny scarf has resurfaced.  Reminiscent of the 70s with a modern twist, it adds a funky touch to your outfit and can even be subbed in for a necklace. Still not sure?  Here […]

 Photo Credit: Emmanuelle Choussy Studio  A couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure of hosting a fashion show by Alliance Francaise DC — Beyond the Little Black Dress. The event celebrated emerging female French and American designers, reviving the cultural organization’s long tradition of  presenting the latest couture trends.  First Lady Jackie Kennedy’s mother, Janet […]

  This Spring, Summer and Fall,  I had the pleasure of working with one of the sweetest, warmest and  nicest clients.  When I met “Amy,” she had just moved back to the states from living abroad with her family — mainly in Europe. She was unsure how to translate some pieces she had purchased in Europe to […]

It’s easy to forget to finish your look. You have all the main pieces: dresses, trousers, blouses, jackets, sweaters, shoes. Then the bag. You have a beat up macrame purse that your Aunt Tess made for your birthday when you were 16. You loved it then and now…well, it still fits all your stuff. But it’s […]