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 […]

Most of our clients come to us during some sort of life change or transition: recovery from an illness, career change, divorce, weight gain, weight loss, and yes…pregnancy and childbirth. Last month, I had a client who recently had a baby and wanted to build a capsule wardrobe to accommodate her changing post-baby body. Her stated […]

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 […]

A couple weeks ago, I took part in Current Boutique‘s Facebook Live video series. I had so much fun giving tips on how to shop consignment like a pro! I gave some ideas on what to look for on  a “fashion treasure hunt” at a consignment boutique. Look for fun, interesting pattern, color, and detail. […]

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 […]