Bold Sandals

Steve Madden has a lot of really great shoes for spring.  I'm loving all their adorable flats in bold colors.  I already bought the ones in orange, which are the second pair of orange shoes I have bought in the past month.  So orange is my recommended color of the season but all these other bold shades are fabulous as well!

Washington Life Fashion Photos

Photos I helped  style for Washington Life's April issue.  The theme was "green" fashion.  We had so much fun creating fun summery looks.  And I was obsessed with the JJ Singh jewelry we used.

Photograpy: Tim Coburn Styling: James Cornwell,  PR @ Partners Hair and Makeup: Francesca Mastri, PR @ Partners Model: Catherine Morin Styling Assistant: Cathy Phillips

Sunny Saturday

-Banana Republic dress

-Random thrifted belt

-Old navy bangles

-Cuff bought in London

-Steve Madden sandals

Discount Shopping Event

April 25-May 3, the Junior League of Washington is holding our annual Downtown Shop Around.  Every year, the Junior League partners with area retailers to raise money to support the League's community programs and to give you a generous discount at the same time!  Purchase your Downtown Shop Around card for $25 and receive 20% off at all participating retailers during the event.  The cost online is currently $30 a card but if you contact me directly, we can pretend it's before April 1st (hint, hint).  There are some great stores on the list.  Purchasing a pair of jeans at National Jean Company, a single treatment at Red Door Spa or one bag at Kate Spade would more than make up for the cost of the card.  And either way, think of it as a donation to the Junior League and helping us support everything we do in the community.  Click to learn more about the Junior League of Washington, Downtown Shop Around, participating retailers and to purchase your ticket.

New Monthly Newsletter!

I have created a new monthly newsletter.  If you are not already on the list, sign up at the right to receive the first email (it includes a discount for my services)!  I look forward to keeping in touch through the newsletter!

Reader Question

Reader Question: 

Hi, I'm usually a pretty sylish dresser and shop mostly at Ann Taylor Loft for my casual and work clothing but I'm perplexed at hosiery for this time of the year.  I love skirts and dresses but I'm not sure if it's time yet to go without hose.  Any advice... Thanks - Christy

Christy,

Now that it is mid-April, we have reached the point where bare legs are acceptable but, depending on where you live, it may not yet be reasonable.  So, go with your gut.  It is spring time so it's OK to go without hosiery but we are still in a transition so if the weather is still in the 40s, you might want to cover up your legs for warmth.  You don't want to look silly in bare legs and sandals when it's still cold out.  So, I would recommend taking it on a day to day basis depending on the weather.  We are officially in spring so it's OK to go either way.

Cathy

Saturday Outfit

Saturday Brunch:

-Eight Sixty top

-BP leggings and cardy

-Scarf from Camelosity

-Random bracelets

-Steve Madden boots

Website Update

I have updated my website.  It's nothing earth shattering, but check it out anyway!

Wedding Outfit

This is what I wore to a wedding in Austin yesterday.  Congrats Shawna and Oliver!

-Dress thrifted from Buffalo Exchange

-Cardy from BP Nordstrom

-BP Shoes

Gigi Favela

Gigi Favela has the most fabulous shoes. Unfortunately, her line will be on hiatus for a while but that also means lower prices on the current designs!  I checked out the goods in her basement showroom this afternoon.  If you see anything you like, you can contact the designer at monica@gigifavela.com