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Where & When: Fashion Edition

By McLean Robbins

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.

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Sidewalk Style: Just Justin

By Rachel Cothran

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.”

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Review: 'The September Issue'

By Sophie Gilbert

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.

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Sidewalk Style: Flowy and Feminine

By Rachel Cothran

For this week’s fashionista on the street, we stop a jewelry designer who looks summery in a floaty vintage dress.

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Sidewalk Style: Such a Drag

By Rachel Cothran

We were out and about at the Capital Pride parade when we spotted Ongina, the petite fan favorite from RuPaul’s Drag Race show.

Name: Ongina, performer
Age: “Timeless.”

What she’s wearing:
H&M dress, Stella McCartney shoes, David Mason headpiece, vintage jewelry.

You obviously love dressing up. How did your love for clothes begin?
“I’ve always loved fashion. It’s something that I’ve always appreciated. The craftsmanship that goes into the clothes and translating it how I see it fit my persona is rewarding. I lived in New York City from 2001 to 2007, which is when I started my love for dressing up. Especially after meeting such creative and inspirational people, I was able to create my own look and go with it. It’s really exciting to translate an image in my head into reality.”

Tell me about your iconic bald head and hairpieces.
“As an artist, I separate myself from the norm of what you might know about drag queens by wearing my head bald and headpieces instead of wigs. Sometimes I wear wigs, but I’m most comfortable when I’m bald or rocking a sick headpiece. I befriended a master hat designer—a milliner—in New York named David Mason, and he was kind enough to lend me pieces to wear when I dress up and go out. But since I’ve moved to Los Angeles, I’ve had to create pieces for myself. I love making them—I get to be as creative as I want to be!”

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Sidewalk Style: Uniquely Unique

By Rachel Cothran

This week, we admire Unique Pinckney's taste in florals, nail polish, and tattoos.

Unique Pinckney, 19
Student, Montgomery College

What she’s wearing:
A floral Urban Outfitters dress, Saks Fifth Avenue starfish sandals, a Louis Vuitton purse, neon-green nail polish on fingers and toes.

Tell me about your style.
“It just depends on how I feel during the day, but I like to dress comfortably. It’s bright, I guess. Kids like it—children always stare at me! I like the attention. But it’s a positive image, so it’s not like I have body parts hanging out or anything like that.”

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Calling All Best-Dressed!

We want your nominations for Washington's best-dressed.

Know someone with a great sense of fashion? Someone you think belongs on The Washingtonian's list of best-dressed men and women? Please send an email telling us a little about the person—along with the nominee's contact information and a photo—to bestdressed@washingtonian.com.

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