In Fashion, Personal Style

Style Shoot Series VI: Pink Candy

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 -...

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In Fashion, Personal Style

Style Shoot Series V: Mint Candy

More from our photo shoot collaboration with Sara Sultan Photography... As you can see, cool mint was the color inspiration for this part of the shoot :) Blazer, T-Shirt & Jeans: Zara | Necklace: J.Crew | Clutch: Reiss ...

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In Fashion, Personal Style

Style Shoot Series IV: Leopard + Leather

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...

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In Designing, Photo Shoot

From Sketch to Finish - A Designer's Dream Come True

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...

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Style Shoot Series III: Pretty Feminine

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...

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In Events,

Fashionable Events: The Styleliner Launch @ the W

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,...

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In Fashion, Personal Style

Style Shoot Series II: Retro Inspiration

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...

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In Fashion, Personal Style

Style Shoot Series I: Glam Edge

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...

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In Events,

Fashionable Events: DC Modern Luxury hosts Spring Fashion @ The Normandy

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...

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In polyvore,

Color of the Year Style Inspiration: Tangerine Tango

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...

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