And now, the last shots from the collaboration with Sara Sultan Photography at Union Station...



These shots were styled for a night out: chain-link strap purse and ankle-strap heels paired with pop pink jeans, lots of colorful wrist jewelry, and a tank that ties it all together with colorful embroidery and pompom detailing.

I had such a great time styling our shoot - Sara was great to work with and I look forward to working with her more in the future and sharing our results with everyone! :)

Top: Haute Heritage | Jeans: Zara | Shoes: Zara | Watch: Michael Kors | Gold Bracelet: Kenneth Jay Lane

In my style shoot collaboration with Sara Sultan Photography, our previous shots included glam edge, retro, and feminine looks. But this time, I wanted something more over-the-top: enter leather motorcycle jacket and leopard-print floor-length maxi.

Animal print and leather might scare some as being tacky. But when accessorized with elegant ankle-strap heels and a sleek gold clutch and jewelry, the look is anything but. A little over-the-top can be good for everyone!

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Dress: Haute Heritage | Jacket: H&M | Clutch: Reiss | Ring: Kenneth Jay Lane | Watch: Michael Kors | Shoes: Zara | Belt: Vintage

There are few things that give me as much joy as designing something and having it come to life and worn by someone else with pride. From drawing out the sketch to searching for the right fabrics, then having it stitched and perfected after multiple rounds of alterations, no feeling compares to finally seeing my creation on someone else and making that person look and feel beautiful.

Last week we did the photo shoot for next season's collection with UZC Pictures. Here's a sneak peek of behind-the-scenes from the shoot and the late nights spent sketching before that:




Everyone faces career challenges, and it's easy to get discouraged sometimes when you're not making the progress you want. But when you do something you love, you do it for yourself and not for any reward. And that's reward enough itself. :)

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Happy Friday lovely readers!

For series III of the style shoot with Sara Sultan Photography, I was inspired by Shima's feminine look and personality to create an equally feminine ensemble for her. This look takes a cue from the classic schoolgirl image: a pleated skirt, white socks, flipped-out ponytail and fresh, rosy-cheeks.






Dress made into skirt: Zara | Camisole: Allsaints Spitalfields | Earrings & necklace: vintage | Watch: Coach | Socks & rhinestone bracelet: Target | Shoes: Zara | Clutch: vintage | Nail polish: Essie

How's this for a marketing concept? Take something ordinary and outdated - like a potato chip truck - and turn it into a luxury fashion boutique on wheels to tempt the fashion-addicted at every turn.

The District may have had a love affair with food trucks to cure boring lunches, but now, the fashionable crowd will have another truck to frequent. Last week, the Styleliner made its debut in D.C. at the W's Tiny Jewel Box Bar. After making its rounds in the Hamptons and New York, the Styleliner will park itself in the District as the next stop in its tour. Stepping inside, one would never guess the truck's humble origins. With sleek mirrored accents and colorful, stylish goodies in every nook, you'll enjoy being in the truck as much as you'll enjoy browsing all its wares. Filled to the brim with unique boho accessories like fringed leather carryalls, embroidered belts with gypsy-coin details, and colored leather bracelets, the Styleliner is a dream come true for anyone looking for global accessories to accent their wardrobes.






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Hello lovely readers!

This is set II from the style shoot collaboration with Sara Sultan Photography. Sara and I wanted to create images with a strong mood, so we decided to evoke a retro vibe for this portion of the shoot. With the historic Union Station serving as our backdrop, I chose pieces that would stand out as images from different eras. It's amazing when simple accessories - like a pair of gloves (minus any bulky outerwear), a beret, and a briefcase-inspired carryall - can set the mood for an entire look!







Beret: H&M | Cardigan: H&M | Necklace and Belt: Vintage | Watch: Michael Kors | Skirt: Market Find in Bangkok | Shoes: Vince Camuto | Driving gloves: H&M

Hello lovely readers!

Today's post will be the first of a series featuring photos from a shoot I styled with DC lifestyle photographer and friend Sara Sultan of Sara Sultan Photography. With her uncanny eye for detail, I knew Sara would make a great partner for shooting a style series! Sara dabbles in a variety of photo projects (like this one) and has a unique photo-journalistic approach to capturing engagements and weddings. She and I thought it would be fun to combine our passions and do a shoot showcasing different styles. My friend Shima was on board to help model the looks, and Bonnie was there to work her magic with hair! Usmaan Chaudhry of UZC Pictures was also on hand to help out with the shoot.

The backdrop we originally chose was a cute vintage park in Maryland, but DC's unpredictable spring weather forced us to change the venue last minute on account of rain! But that wasn't about to stop us - Sara had the brilliant idea to shoot the scenes in DC's wonderfully historic Union Station instead. And what a great decision that turned out to be - DC's oldest train station made a perfect backdrop for the looks we wanted to create! Feel free to also follow Sara on Facebook and Twitter for more lovely shots!

This post features Shima dressed in a perfect blend of feminine, edgy and glam styles. First, I took a feminine cream chiffon pleated dress and layered it with a black leather moto jacket. Then I added a fur collar stole for that over-the-top glam factor. I finished off the look with these fabulous gold open-toe booties and this perfect black leather and gold tasseled clutch, and of course, lots of layers of gold wrist jewelry.






Dress: BCBG | Jacket: H&M | Fur Stole: J.Crew | Clutch: See by Chloe | Booties: Zara | Jewelry: Kenneth Jay Lane | Nail Polish: Essie

Local mag DC Modern Luxury hosted an event last week celebrating local fashion and stylish interiors. The event offered a preview of Zoe Boutique's spring collection and gave guests guided tours of the newly renovated Normandy Hotel. Located in a lovely neighborhood in the Embassy District between Dupont Circle and Cleveland Heights, the Normandy is a chic boutique hotel ideal for a private getaway.





Loved the printed wallpapers in the suites.

These vintage hallway phones were so cute!

The chic hotel entrance.

Images 1 through 5 courtesy of DC Modern Luxury

Hello lovely readers! Last week we were obsessed with neon yellow. Today, we're feeling inspired by another bright color trend - none other than Pantone's official Color of the Year, Tangerine Tango. The best thing about this orange-red hue is that it brings out warm tones in your skin when you wear it as a blush, nail polish or lipstick - making you look like you just came back from vacation in St. Croix! This color also layers well with itself because of its depth and mix of orange and red tints. You can pair it with a an orange-yellow or red shade and have your own complete tangerine ensemble!