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Vegan Leather To Love

Our faithful readers and clients know that we have been into vegan or faux leather leggings for years. It used to be that the Hue leggings were the best option out there and at $48, we weren’t complaining! However, we’ve been looking to up our faux leather game lately and boy did we hit the jackpot for you. The majority of looks below are items that we have already tried and loved on our clients this season. On to the important details. The Spanx faux leather leggings are comfortable and flattering. The R Label Uptown trench in wine is a …

Seasonal Trends

Fall 2018 Trends Volume 3: Wear to Work

I can already hear you, “Yes, of course grey flannel is appropriate for work, but leather? Full leather?” Well, most Washington DC workplaces may not be ready for a full leather suit, but you could definitely get away with a chic dress or blazer in a subdued color. Work in NY or LA? Well then anything goes, right? Skirt suits with a double breasted menswear blazer are all the rage this season. The long, lean lapels will create a waist while the looser silhouette that is in fashion will cover anything you don’t want to show. Now that’s a good …

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Journey to the LAND of distraction

. 70’s-inspired fashion is so on trend that there’s now a whole new women’s clothing line dedicated to nostalgia for the decade. On February 1st, new contemporary brand LAND of distraction launched its inaugural collection self-described as “for the thrill seekers, the rule breakers, the path finders.” The brand combines a retro cool-girl attitude with gritty Southwest flare in a collection that definitely takes some risks. In an interview with V Magazine, founder Danita Short says of the brand, “There is a movement of empowering women right now happening globally and I want to enhance that. Like in the 70’s, …

Fashion Accessories

A Bag for Life

J.W. Hulme Co. is the latest American heritage brand to go mainstream and the first one whose products I’ve been really excited about. Have you heard of them? Am I the one who’s been living under a rock? This blog post is happening only because I received one of their catalogs in the mail. The bags may seem a little expensive at first, but not when you realize they have a lifetime guarantee. If your bag needs fixing, you can just contact customer service and they will take care of it. That is music to my ears. Recently, one of my …

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Brands to Know: Cuyana

. A stylist’s dreams are made of soft, buttery leather and smooth, high-quality silk. How about everything at a reasonable price point? That’s where Cuyana comes in. The brand’s philosophy values style of trends, quality over quantity, and fewer items over a chaotic closet. . . Lani and I visited the Georgetown pop-up shop on Tuesday and we were delighted to spend a few minutes between appointments petting everything in the store. The t-shirts are made of a pima modal blend, which basically means that they are the softest t-shirts $40 can buy you. The silk blouses are made of a flowy, sturdy fabric …