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Window Shopping: Asos

Asos recently launched their e-commerce site for the US – which means online shopping just got that much more fun.  Fab Sugar posted their favorite pieces, and after a few hours of browsing, I’ve come up with mine.  This could be trouble. …

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Like A Lady

Refinery 29 would have you believe that ladylike looks are the “trend du jour,” and while Mad Men, Gossip Girl and the runways are certainly contributing to the increase in popularity of this chic and sophisticated style, I would argue that …

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Belted

I love a skinny belt. Images via the Sartorialist, Elle.com Images via Elle.com, Jak and Jil I swear, I could belt anything. Dresses, shirts, slacks, blazers. Skinny belts are on constant rotation in my wardrobe. I like to buy mine extra long and fold or knot …

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Tapered Trousers

Pleated, tapered trousers with a slimmer fit are the perfect pant for work and play.  Pair them with a trapey top and a cardigan or blazer and you can’t go wrong. Image via Style Bakery Pants from Victoria’s Secret Image via Refinery 29 Pants …

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Little Black Dress

“When a little black dress is right, there is nothing else to wear in its place.” -Wallis Warfield Simpson, Duchess of Windsor. Let’s be honest, there will never be a “new black” – these Spring 2011 runway dresses show there is simply …

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Cocktails and Confetti

“She has a cocktail in her hand and confetti in her hair.” While out with my BFF Marta for Fashion’s Night Out in Georgetown, I stopped by the kate spade store and tried on what are, quite possibly, the prettiest party shoes I’ve ever …

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Dreaming of Jackets

It may be September, but it’s still hot out there. So while I wish I could dress a bit more for fall, I’m forced to dream of jackets, boots and layers – despite the fact I’m stuck wearing summer dresses still.  Soon enough, I …

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English Country Escape

Even though I haven’t been in DC much this summer, for some reason, I’m wishing I could run away to some relaxing, cozy retreat.  This English country house hotel looks amazing.  Thankfully, countryside glamour is a major trend …

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Loving Leopard

According to Marie Claire, leopard print was made famous by designer Norman Norell in the 1940s and has been a symbol of luxury and glamour for decades.  After reading my good friend Marta’s post on leopard print for fall, I’m seeing …

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