Looking for a fashionable July Fourth? Get it here with these sales taking place through Independence Day.
Perfectly Patriotic Celebrate Independence Day by taking 30 to 60 percent off your purchase at the Pink Palm, McLean’s Lily Pulitzer store. All spring merchandise is discounted, and there’s also an extensive selection of Vineyard Vines’ women’s collection. Through July 3. 6647 Old Dominion Dr., McLean; 793-556-8750; thepinkpalm.net.
Best Face Forward Book a facial or massage and receive the other free at Ballston’s new Niva Medspa, a recently opened medical spa. Other opening specials include 20 percent off select services and deeply discounted Botox. These deals expire July 4. 921 Quincy St., Arlington; 703-525-5250; nivamedspa.com.
Today we stop a student who favors cut-off shorts and bright colors.
Justin Lanford, 19 Student
What he’s wearing: A-1 combat boots from a thrift store, Hanes socks, Urban Outfitters jeans that he cut, American Apparel cardigan vest, D&G zebra-print glasses, and a heart-shaped necklace that was a gift from a friend.
What do you do? “Hang out, look pretty, hang out with my best friend. We go shopping, we eat Chipotle. In the fall, I’m going to Ann Arundel Community College. They have a good dance program there. I’m into contemporary hip-hop. I like hip-hop but I’ll do anything.”
Where do you shop? “Urban outfitters, American Apparel. I’ll go anywhere. I like thrift stores like Village Thrift in Maryland. I take stuff and cut it up and sew it up and make something else. I made a hooded scarf from a hoodie that’s really cool. I’m no Martha Stewart, but I try.” Tell me about your look. “It’s just Justin. Unpredictable. I wear it with confidence, and that’s all that matters. I’m wearing a little mascara right now.”
Want to shop like the celebs—but for a fraction of the cost? We’d suggest scooting over to Relish, the chic Cady’s Alley boutique that began its famed biannual sale today at 10 AM. Earlier this week, Reese Witherspoon perused the merchandise with boyfriend Jake Gyllenhaal—and today you can score those same duds for as much as 75 percent off.
Despite the economy, shoppers appeared eager to drop $500-plus on jackets, dresses and skirts—although many commented that the crowds at the event appeared smaller than last summer’s.
The sale, which happens each January and June, features in-season merchandise from names such as Marni, Narciso Rodriguez, Brunello Cucinelli, Dries Van Noten, Junya Watanabe, and more. Starting at 9:30, shoppers from as far away as Vienna waited outside to get discounts.
And deals they were—we spotted numerous bargains, including $1,500 boots for $175, a Jil Sander pantsuit for less than $600, and Superfine denim, once $265, marked down to $50.
SilverDocs screened this documentary, which goes behind the scenes at Vogue magazine, on Friday night. How well does it capture the queendom of Anna Wintour? We found out.
Anna Wintour, editor of Vogue and subject of the documentary "The September Issue."
The mystique that surrounds the hallways of Vogue magazine is legend, propagated in large part by a certain movie that came out in 2006 starring Anne Hathaway. Somewhere on the 12th floor of the Condé Nast building in Times Square (a.k.a. the Magazine Death Star) sits the enigmatic high priestess of fashion, a woman so powerful that she can make or break a designer without putting down her Starbucks cup. Director R.J. Cutler knew this when he started filming The September Issue, a documentary about Vogue’s biggest issue ever, so he wisely focused his attention away from the clichés. They’re all present (icy putdowns, Diptyque candles, idling limousines), but what also emerges is a glimpse into the psychology of the world’s most famous editor. This is no deconstruction, but it’s probably a closer look at Anna Wintour than most people have seen. Literally closer. With no sunglasses to hide behind for most of the movie, she shows every wrinkle etched into her 59-year-old face.
Simply Savings Columbia Heights fave Simply Soles is hosting two events this week that are sure to send you searching for new shoes. Today (Tuesday), visit the Simply Soles blog and answer a question about owner Kassie Rempel’s new guilty pleasure (the Twilight series) and score up to 40 percent off your purchase for 36 hours. Tomorrow (Wednesday), pop into the store for an exclusive meet-n-greet with Butter lead designer Lee Reich. Bring a pair of gently-used shoes to donate and you’ll snag 15 percent off your purchase. June 24th from 5 to 8:30 PM. 1438 Park Rd., NW, Columbia Heights; 202-232-0072; www.simiplysoles.com.
Sensational Summer Sale BCBG has launched its full-scale summer sale, with 50 to 70 percent off selected skirts, dresses, bathing suits, and more. Shop early for the best bargains—we saw many of our favorite styles for at least half off. Georgetown, Tysons Corner, Pentagon City; www.bcbg.com.
Sporting a quirky, colorful boombox bag and matching hair, American University Student Hannah Ford stuck out like a sore thumb amidst Cleveland Park’s usual barrage of pearl necklaces and power suits. Ford’s proclivity for bright colors when it comes to clothes goes along with her radiant personality—watch our video and try not to fall in love with her.
