Saturday night my lovely date Amy Harder of the National Journal and I got all glamed up and headed to the Washington Hilton for the pre-White House Correspondent’s Dinner reception hosted by the National Journal, CBS News and The Atlantic. This one of the few events noted in my calendar where I can justify adding a full-length gown to my wardrobe. The private cocktail party is a great way to kick off the evening and have some time to mix and mingle before the notables in the crowd head
Every year, I look forward to visiting DC for the annual White House Correspondent’s Dinner (WHCD). Nicknamed ‘nerd prom’ it’s that special time of year, when celebrities take over Washington and the President gets to debut his stand up comedy routine poking fun at everything from the press, his Republican opponents, the popularity of Michelle’s bangs to, of course, himself. Hosted by Conan O’Brien at the Washington Hilton, it’s arguably DC’s social event of the year. Or for some, an excuse to wear a gown and mingle with your favorite celebrities. Spotted on the red carpet…
Lets get Clueless for a moment. Remember when Cher scanned her wardrobe via her monitor to pick out an outfit? At that moment I can’t imagine a girl on the planet that didn’t want her physical closet accessible digitally (that Cher was so beyond her years). Well over a decade later, mission accomplished. Enter Stylitics, the world’s leading digital closet platform where you can upload images from your closet
If you don’t know Lisa Sadoughi by name yet I’m sure you have see her influence. Lisa (Lele) Sadoughi has earned industry-wide credibility as a top costume jewelry designer. In 2006, Lele conceptualized and ran J.Crew’s jewelry division as their Design Director under Jenna Lyons. The line launched with great success (amazingly beautiful vintage inspired pieces) and followed strong to became J.Crew’s most successful category by the time she left. Sadoughi then moved to become the Jewelry Design Director at Tory Burch, and in 2012 she decided it was time to start her own eponymous collection!
Launching in Spring 2013 she was inspired by egyptian revival and symbolism, art deco, and the 1920’s. The collection includes bold statements of falcons and tassels on necklaces, bracelets, earrings and even some home decor. Simpler pieces include the slider bracelets that come with crystals or genuine stones hand set in frames secured with
What do leather, latex, and neoprene have in common? Each of these disparate materials has inspired a visionary designer, and was transformed in turn—cut, draped, and sewn into fashion’s ultimate expression of beautiful simplicity: the little black dress.
1. Floral Print Wedge Sandals $30 at Forever 21 2. LOVE Floral Print Cropped Tee $30 at River Island 3. Kate Spade Hello Sunshine Floral iPhone Case $40 at Neiman Marcus 4. Hippie Laundry Floral Denim Cutoff Shorts $19 at Tillys 5. Vase– Threshold Honeycomb Vase $12.99 at Target
Fictional fashion icon Miranda Priestly said it best “Florals. For Spring? Groundbreaking” Clearly dripping with sarcasm this states the obvious, we aren’t reinventing the wheel when we look to this as a trend in the warm weather months. Every spring we
{Rebecca Taylor top, Urban Outfitters skirt, KO Knock Out Nail Polish in Powder}
I stopped by Bloomingdale’s for the launch of the latest Oscar de la Renta fragrance, Something Blue, and got to meet the man himself! A moment was all it was, but a moment with Oscar de la Renta is enough to last a lifetime.
These are the coolest! Everywhere I go, heads turn, thumbs go up and people stop to tell me how killer my headphones are. Started in 2006 by a group of guys, Frend headphones launched their first collection of women’s headphones available in earbuds ($99) and over the ear sets which comes in two sizes, the Taylor ($199 – larger) and Layla ($149 -smaller). Available in
Have you ever wanted to buy a Reed Krakoff from Reed Krakoff? Well here’s your chance! On Tuesday, April 23 the designer will be making a special appearance at Saks Fifth Avenue at 6pm.
This is really exciting for me. I’ve dabbled in some international press but nothing of this caliber before. A two-page spread in this months, May issue of Cosmopolitan Armenia!!! The feature chronicles my journey through the fashion and beauty industry, starting with graduating from FIT and highlighting my career at NARS, Jurlique and Kiehl’s while launching this site. As an ethnic Armenian so I’m so appreciative to receive this type of recognition. I can’t wait to show my grandparents!
Thank you Cosmo Armenia for the beautiful spread!
Read the full article online at cosmo.am
