At the FreshFarm market near the White House, we were scooping up Honeycrisp apples—and snapping well-dressed marketgoers.
Robyn Mitchell, 23 Communications intern at One, a grassroots campaign and advocacy organization committed to the fight against extreme poverty and preventable disease, particularly in Africa.
What she’s wearing: An Old Navy dress with an H&M scarf and Zara cardigan and her mother’s briefcase from the 1980s. Her belt and tights are from T.J. Maxx, her flats from Nine West.
I love the pattern on pattern! “I’ve noticed that black is DC’s color of choice, and while I am definitely a fan of classic chic, fall is such a vibrantly colorful season that I feel the desire to reflect it in my wardrobe. My favorite thing to do is make unexpected pairings, playing with texture and patterns. I like a feminine, youthful look.”
You’ve taken warmer-weather pieces and made them work for fall. Any tips to share about that? “As a recent grad making a career as a professional intern, I’m constantly on the lookout for ways to make my wardrobe multi-seasonal. As you can tell from the labels that I’m wearing, fashion on a dime is my forte. With a few cute fall accessories like colorful tights and a cardigan, it instantly becomes more suitable—and cozier—for fall weather. My best advice is to invest in a few layering pieces like cardigans, turtlenecks, and a classic pair of boots to extend the shelf life of your spring and summer wardrobe into the fall. I never have to make the choice between great style and grocery shopping!”
The equestrian look is a long-standing source of inspiration for fashion designers, so when we heard the Washington International Horse Show was in town at the Verizon Center this past weekend, we decided to stop by and see who we might spot. “We like fashion, but it’s difficult to incorporate it into our riding clothes,” our latest subjects, Amber and Chelsey, told us. Their solution? Having fun with small accents like jewelry and belt buckles. Take a look at their fabulous Gucci buckles in our video below.
Ticket prices: Invitation only, though the book signing was opened to the public at 9.
Why:Fashion Washington, the Washington Post’s W-inspired glossy fashion publication, is a year old. Special guest Scott Schuman, better known as the Sartorialist, was on hand to sign copies of his new book of the same name.
A George Washington University student from New York proves that black doesn’t have to be boring.
Melanie Kimmelman, 21 Student, George Washington University
What she’s wearing: Club Monaco jacket, her mother’s Hermès scarf, Brochu Walker tank top bought on Ruelala.com, J Brand jeans, La Canadienne boots, sparkly necklace from J. Crew, Coach watch, and Tiffany necklace and bangle. Another bangle is from a trip her father took to Peru.
I’m seriously loving that scarf, Hermès or not. “My mom gave it to me because she never wore it. You just fold it into a triangle, and then fold it over toward the triangle. I have one from a trip to Prague and a few others. I wear them under jackets like this and a leather jacket I got recently.”
Tell me about your style. “Being comfortable is important. I like classic clothes. I wear blazers a lot, and one of them is part of a Theory suit I got for college interviews. I like to mix up the classics and do more with accessories, which might be a holdover from high school, when I wore a uniform. You had to get creative with accessories—your bag, your jewelry, even your planner. I think about details.”
The Washingtonian talks with street-style spotter Scott Schuman, who's in town for a book signing tonight at Masa 14.
Fashion enthusiasts unaware of Scott Schuman (though we doubt many of you still exist) are in for a delightful treat the first time they log on to his blog. Aptly dubbed the Sartorialist, the ace photographer uses his domain space to exhibit strikingly sophisticated style from all over the world.
His subjects are real-life people (and the occasional celebrity nonchalantly thrown in), wearing clothes from their real-life wardrobes, on the streets of their real-life cities. In town for today only, The Washingtonian was lucky enough to catch up with the dapper gentleman to talk about his new book, future plans, and personal sources of style inspiration.
Where to buy our favorite pieces from last week’s shopping event.
What better way to spend a rainy weekday night than with good friends, free drinks, and more than miniature trunk shows? The Washingtonian headed to DAR Constitution Hall last Wednesday for Shecky’s Girls Night Out , a smorgasbord of boutiques, jewelry designers, and food and beauty products. Read on for how to shop our favorite vendors from the evening.
Stella & Dot. There was so much that we loved from this jewelry designer that’s a favorite of fashion magazines and celebrities. The sweetly pretty pieces are versatile, trendy, and range from delicate outfit enhancers to impossible-to-miss statement makers. We can’t wait to incorporate the Ava Cupchain ($44) and Sofia Pearl Bib ($118) necklaces into our holiday-party wardrobe, and the Paige Chandelier earrings ($69) would be a great way to glamorize weekend wear.
A Fort Washington native turns up the volume on downtown-chic party gear.
Photograph by Chris Svetlik.
Who: Miranda Smyre, 23, NBC4 Washington intern and fashion blogger
Where we stopped her: Poolside at a Liaison Capitol Hill hotel charity event.
What she’s wearing: Balloon-sleeved blouse from Beacon’s Closet in Brooklyn (on loan from a friend), Zara pencil skirt, belt from a thrift shop, BCBG round-toe pumps, and L’Oréal True Red lipstick. We love the big-sleeve-and-sleek-bottom combination. Are you typically attracted to unusual shapes in clothing? “I’ve always had an eye for dramatic clothing, but I never really knew how to pull it off. As I started focusing more on fashion and lifestyle, I realized that bigger is sometimes better. It’s just important to wear one standout piece, so you won’t look crazy. I also have this black-and-white large-print houndstooth coat that’s pretty loud, but I love it with a contrasting-color belt. I’d even wear it as a dress with a solid black belt and red pumps.”
How would you characterize your getting-dressed philosophy? “Fashion is so much fun, and women should push the envelope and be willing to try new things. It makes you feel good. The most important thing about being a lady is that you dress for your own comfort. We can all be trendsetters in our own way—it just starts with confidence and killer heels.”
And when it comes to accessories? “My rule of thumb is to accessorize only when needed. If you have a loud or busy dress, wear muted jewelry to let the piece talk. If you have a simple outfit, make your accessories bling. My favorite would have to be statement necklaces. They give definition to any solid outfit and look so pretty.”
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