DIY Valentine’s Gift for a Guy Ooooh, I had so much fun making this Valentine’s Day present that I had to share. I present - tie roses. Yup, that’s a bunch of flowers that are actually ties. I wanted to stay within the spirit of Valentine’s Day while giving my sweetie something he could actually …
DIY Flowers
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Why I Ask Fashion Clients to Name A Favorite Movie As a fashion consultant it’s important that I get to know my clients before we go shopping, do a wardrobe edit, or schedule a style workshop. I can certainly point out a good shirt or organize a wardrobe, but real changes occur when we talk …
Movies & Style
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What OK G0 is Teaching Me About Business Have you seen OK Go’s new video for the song Needing/Getting? If not, take 3 minutes to watch it. (Totally worth it, I promise.) Amazeballs. THE CAR is playing the song. Here are some business lessons I’ve taken away from their latest installment of awesomeness: 1. Creativity …
5 Small Things That are Inspiring Me Today As a small business owner one of the most important parts of my job is keeping myself inspired. Inspirational input means creative output. It also gives me a way to see things differently so when it’s time to create new things (like outfits!) I have lots of …
5 Things I’m Lovin’
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Contender for the Single Best Sentence Ever Written in a Fashion Book The lovely Lisa of Quarter Life Vintage was at my place yesterday for a meeting. While she was here I encouraged her to peruse the book 100 Unforgettable Dresses by Hal Rubenstein. She was quiet for a moment and then proceeded to read …
Best Sentence?
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The New “It Girl” is in Her 60′s – and She’s Fabulous Meryl Streep on the cover of Vogue. Vera Wang posing in her bathing suit for Bazaar. Diane Keaton in an ad campaign for Chico’s. Suddenly women over the age of 60 are appearing in media looking powerful and sexy. Hallelujah. It’s about time! …
The New It Girl
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What to Do When You Show Up Wearing the Wrong Thing A couple of weeks ago I had plans to meet up with a friend for a beer and some catch-up conversation. I headed to a local joint in jeans, a sweater, and some crazy, furry boots that I scored at a clothing swap. I …
Right Place Wrong Outfit
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The #1 Question Clients Have a Problem Answering When I book a new client I schedule a phone call and ask lots of questions. This is so I can get a sense of the client’s personality and so we can focus in on their style goals. The questions are quite fun – some are just …
The Hardest Question
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Swap Day 2012 Are you ready to swap till you drop? The Goodwill Fashionista is hosting a fab event in honor of World Swap Day tomorrow, January 21st, at the Arlington Goodwill store. Tickets are still available and are only $5.00 (with a small eventbrite fee of $1.27). Click here to get a ticket and …
It’s Swap Time!
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DC Clothing Swap Event Ooooh, how much to I love clothing swaps? So. Much. Love. Swaps are great for our planet, wardrobes, and wallets. You can get in on the fabulous swap action this Saturday, November 12th, from 2:00-5:00pm at the Hillyer Art Space (9 Hillyer Court, NW, near Dupont Circle). The event is put …