Vogue editor Anna Wintour has been anything but subtle in her support of President Obama. She’s thrown multiple fundraising dinners in his honor and been invited to several White House parties in return. Now, with election year officially upon us, she’s rallied the support of the fashion industry with an initiative called Runway to Win, a collection of pro-Obama merchandise designed by some of the biggest names in fashion (as the Huffington Post points out, the project is very similar to the 2008 Runway to Change collection).

Unveiled last night, the collection of graphic tees, totes, and scarves is available for pre-order now, and will officially launch February 7. Right now, you’ll see items by Tory Burch, Marc Jacobs, Beyoncé and Tina Knowles (seriously), Derek Lam, Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez of Proenza Schouler, Tracy Reese, Narciso Rodriguez, Rachel Roy, Thakoon, Jason Wu, Diane von Furstenberg, and Rag & Bone’s Marcus Wainright and David Neville.

In the works but not yet available are pieces from Eddie Borgo, Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig of Marchesa, Sean “Diddy” Combs, Vera Wang, Prabal Gurung, Monique Pean, Russell Simmons, and Alexander Wang. Prices range from $45 to $95.

Hu's Wear owner Marlene Hu Adalba shops for hard-to-find Institu Estherderm products on spacenk.com. Photograph of Hu by Scott Suchman

You already know your favorite boutique owner has a knack for filling her shop with crowd-pleasing pieces. But where did she get that fabulous top she’s wearing? We polled seven of the area’s most stylish store owners on their go-to spots for stocking their own closets and makeup drawers. Read on to see where they head when it’s time to turn their sharp buyer’s eye inward.

Carol Mitchell: “Carol is the best at curating couture. Only the most swoon-worthy styles from Dolce & Gabbana to Prada to Roland Mouret. Every time I walk in, I feel like I’m at Fashion Week all over again, and styled in her killer dresses I always leave runway-ready.”

It's Vintage Darling in Columbia Heights is on the hunt for Navajo print pieces. Photograph by Erik Uecke

It’s eleven days into 2012, and those resolutions are (miraculously) still sticking. You’re a regular at the gym every morning. The office sweets hold no power over you. You’ve even tried—and rocked—one of our fun fashion risks. Most important, you’ve cleaned out your overstuffed closet and vowed to finally part ways with those snakeskin pleather pants that still have the tags on. But what to do with the heap of once-loved clothing now sitting on your bedroom floor? The answer’s easy: Sell the items to a local consignment or vintage shop. To help streamline the process (and ensure you get the best value for your pieces), we asked Washington-area secondhand shops for the skinny on what they’re currently seeking, what they’ve got more than enough of, and just how big your cut will be.

Black-Eyed Susie
3443 14th St., NW; 202-588-9039

Black-Eyed Susie specializes in funky, fun items that can be worn to the office and to the bar. Sought-after brands include Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Ann Taylor, and J.Crew. The store is still taking winter items and will begin accepting spring fashion in mid-February to late March.

In demand: High-waisted skirts, layerable tops, big sunglasses, men’s items with a lean look (skinny ties, tailored button-downs) charm necklaces, and one-of-a-kind jewelry.

Don’t bother bringing: Jeans, suit pants, or generic sweaters.

Payment: The consigner receives 40 percent of the selling price; you’ll be paid by check.

Do I need an appointment? Yes; e-mail susie@blackeyedsusiedc.com for Wednesday through Friday availability.

Remember how we said we’d cool it on the designer collab posts for a while? Yeah, that was before we got our first look at Jason Wu’s majorly adorable upcoming collection for Target. If the name doesn’t sounds immediately familiar, it’s time to check your Michelle Obama archives—the then-27-year-old designer created the dreamy, one-shoulder frock the First Lady wore on her husband’s inauguration night.

Keeping up with the fashion risks we've vowed to take in 2012? Then you already know we’re planning on making some decidedly craftier additions to our jewelry box. We’ve spent hours browsing Etsy, the mecca of DIY finds, to bring you the best iterations of the artisanal aesthetic. Brass plates, handmade beads, colorful strips of leather—these often one-of-a-kind finds look like they spilled right off the table at an indie craft show. Happy shopping!

The temperature may be picking back up, but if there’s any lesson we learned from yesterday’s freezing winds, it’s that warm footwear is a definite necessity for commuting to work in the winter. Caught in a cold-weather pinch, we sheepishly donned our old Ugg boots and bolted out the door, hoping against hope we wouldn’t run into anyone we know. Ladies, we know they’re warm and easy to walk in, but there are much more stylish options out there. Here are 14 minimally heeled, shearling-lined alternatives to the dreaded Uggs. Snatch up a pair before the next cold front.

We know, we know—you've probably had it up to here with celeb collaborations with discount retailers.  But this one is too good(looking) not to address. On February 2, star footballer and all-around hunk David Beckham will debut a collection of body wear at 1,800 H&M stores worldwide. The collection—designed for men in shades of classic black, white, and heather gray—includes boxers, briefs, muscle tanks, T-shirts, henleys, pajama pants, and long johns. Prices range from $12.95 for underwear to $29.95 for pants. Victoria may still have a hold on Becks, but at least now the man you settled for instead can dress like him while lounging around the house. You can view the collection in the slideshow below.