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 […]

In March, The Washingtonian featured one of my long-time clients, Renata Briggman, and the style uniform I created for her. The article, and the accompanying style tips, went viral. Since then, I have fielded countless requests from new and existing clients who want the same ease, simplicity, and style we developed for Renata’s everyday look. […]

  Our number one job as stylists is to create ease and versatility in our clients’ wardrobes. We work with hundreds of women and go that extra mile to find them easy-to-wear and comfortable pieces that transition well. For the past 10 years…yes, 10 years…the ankle boot is the shoe that women keep purchasing. They add […]

I didn’t plan to write this blog post. After 10 years of working on closets, shopping with clients, and styling men and women, I have seen how sales can lead to waste, disorganization, and even stress. They also lead to unrealistic expectations about the true cost of clothing. I had a number of people contact me […]

Last week, DC Style Factory was thrilled to partner once again with one of our favorite local boutiques, Lynn Louisa, for a spring/summer style workshop. I usually like to produce and host a workshop once a quarter, but between clients, training new stylists, and managing the daily ins and outs of the business there simply […]

Our team always looks forward to the Met Gala. Between naked dresses (Beyoncé, 2015), deconstructed kilts (Sarah Jessica Parker, 2006), and twisted bunny ears (Madonna, 2009). The event ushers in the opening of the Costume Institute’s annual blockbuster show and is the most exciting red carpet event for anyone who is into clothes. This year did not disappoint. […]

The Closet Audit is one of my favorites services we offer at DC Style Factory.  One of the things I’ve learned in doing them, is that,  in some ways, handling business in a bedroom closet is not much different than a boardroom meeting. There’s discussion, analyzing, decision making, sometimes disagreement, and there is also compromise. […]

Spring is here! Before we break out the florals and sandals. We’ve rounded up the five warm-weather wardrobe staples every one needs to survive the season.  Spring is all about looking fresh so make sure your essentials do too! 1. Nonathletic kicks When the weather gets warmer a pair of comfy yet stylish sneaks are a must for running out […]

DC Style Factory was honored to be featured in the March issue of Marie Claire!

We partnered with  Moki Media and Bucketfeet this month for a campaign to promote the company’s line of  wearable-art sneakers. Bucketfeet is a shoe company that collaborates with a global community of artists to design limited-edition shoes. Because the brand is all about making a statement through creativity and individuality,  I reached out to some of the most fun and creative […]