Last month I posted a side-by-side of a before-and-after of a client. On weekends, he was all about that plaid lumberjack look look, and I wanted to show how we didn’t change his look and who he is, but simply made it better with updated fit and style. This was that before and after: His […]

  One of the most common styling questions I get both on social media and one-on-one with clients is how to do the whole ankle boot-tights thing — particularly for the office. First and foremost, not every ankle boot is meant to go with dresses and skirts. Some that mimic the cowboy boot heel are […]

  This summer our team took on one of the largest, most high-profile projects of our careers. We worked with Procter & Gamble on a lifestyle shoot featuring their products. The photographer would be used in one of their marketing campaigns. We were tasked with styling and managing wardrobe for 18 models including adults, small […]

Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of hosting our Winter Style Workshop at one of my favorite new boutiques — Oak in Kensington, Md. Owner Gayle Herrmann  and I go way back…to her days as the owner of Mustard Seed in Bethesda. When I found out she was opening her new outpost right in […]

When I am going through someone’s closet, what stays and goes is not always so cut and dry. For example, I might initially flag something as dated, matronly, junior, too childish, etc., but then realize my client LOVES it. Style is so personal and subjective. It’s one of the most important lessons I have learned […]

Our clients have different style goals, budgets, personal styles, and sizing needs. I am so proud of the relationships we have built with each of these DMV boutiques. They help our team provide the highest level of service to our clients with the best that fashion has to offer today. As a pro-shopper, personal stylist, […]

One of the most common questions we receive from our clients is how to transition pieces from one season to the next. It is such a popular question, I continue to address it season after season with workshops and TV segments.  Now that the weather is truly cooling down, I wanted to give you my […]

When I  started DC Style Factory  10 years ago, I was a personal shopper much like one you would find at Nordstrom or Bloomingdale’s. I would pick up pretty clothing, provide them to clients to select from, track their receipts, and make any exchanges or returns. It was my job to keep up with what […]

I get defensive when Washington, D.C. is called out for its horrendous fashion and style. As someone who grew up the DMV, I just never saw it this way.  I personally know a ton of people whose personal style rivals anything I see in New York or L.A.  I was thrilled to find our friends […]

Yesterday, I left my house at 7 a.m. to head down to Richmond, Va. I was on my way to see the much-heralded Yves Saint Laurent: The Perfection of Style at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. I have been avoiding spoilers on social media for months, and was excited to be able to carve out […]