Washingtonian Names Ten Top Stylists in DC

The March issue of Washingtonian features ten of the best personal stylists in DC, including yours truly! Other great articles include office organization tips from Kacy Paide, a professional organizer who has been featured in my blog, and a fashion spread on spring's big trend, Flower Power. Read through my profile in the article below, and be sure to check out this month's issue (page 190) for additional closet organization tips. 

Accessories to Get Excited About

It all started at the Washingtonian Magazine Style Setters event. First, I noticed that a lot of girls had on super fabulous statement necklaces, the most fabulous of which was the one on Megan Pollard. I was a bit intimidated to approach her about her fab necklace, but I needn't have been. Not only was she super sweet and flattered that I loved her necklace so much, but I discovered that she is a mother of two and a partner in Events In The City, a special events planning and design firm in the Washington, DC metropolitan area (see picture below). Very impressive!

Megan Pollard of Events In The City, Necklace by BaubleBar

Other fab accessories on the Style Setters of Washington? Interesting clutches (I should have gotten a picture of the one that said I Love Lebanon!) and vintage-look earrings also made a significant appearance. It was a little early for fur stoles and Saint Laurent Paris inspired floppy hats, but I'm sure these other faves of mine will make an appearance as the season wears on!

Here are some of my favorite (and pretty reasonably priced, I might say!) accessories for Fall 2013.

Statement Necklaces

Adia Kibur Pink Galactic Gem Bib, $85

BaubleBar Fire Opal Collar, $36

Kate Spade Microfacet Bib Necklace, $198

J. Crew Geometric Floral Necklace, $165

J.Crew Spiky Rope Necklace, $128

I borrowed a pair of vintage earrings from a friend for a wedding over Labor Day. I could not believe how many compliments I got on them! Me, I never have luck finding good "real" vintage earrings. After a crazy search for my wedding, I gave up when I found the perfect pair of "vintage-look" earrings at J. Crew. Now that is my first stop for this sort of thing!

Vintage-Inspired Earrings

BaubleBar Jet Marquee Triad Studs, $18

J.Crew Crystal Shimmer Earrings, $58

Lulu Frost for J.Crew North Star Earrings, $118

I am so hankering for a new, fun clutch! I think it will have to be Kate Spade, based on how many of her clutches I have pinned lately!

Interesting Clutches

Kate Spade Cinema City Samira, $298

Kate Spade Saturday Half-Circle Clutch in Leather, $130

Dune Black Feather Clutch Bag, $110

Forever 21 Structured Faux Leather Clutch, $24.80

Moyna Tribal Beaded Clutch, $146.06

ASOS Zip Top Clutch Bag in Rose and Check, $42.19

I'm obsessed with super cool head bands after finding a spectacular green feathered one for the aforementioned wedding. It really dresses up basic maternity black! Now why didn't I wear that to the Style Setters event? This is what happens when you try to get dressed in 10 minutes while feeding the baby dinner...

Headbands and Hair Accessories

Forever 21 Sparkling Beaded Headband, $10.80

Rock and Rose Iona Halo Headband, $81

Sugarpova Pony, $28

I purchased a faux fur collar a few season ago and have worn it to death. Over a coat, a cardigan, a sweater, a dress...The fur collar doubles the look of everything you own. I MUST have the pink ASOS one below as my pastel accessory this season! 

Faux Fur Collars

Blanche in the Brambles Cream Faux Fur Collar, $143

ASOS Faux Fur Lapel Collar, $40.50

ASOS Faux Fur Lapel Collar, $40.50

And finally, the floppy hat. This accessory will make you feel like a cool Parisian, I promise!

Wide-Brimmed Hats

Gucci Wool-Felt Wide Brimmed Hat, $525

Nasty Gal Chelsea Wool Hat, $40

The Master Mom Blog

"You can have anything you want in life if you dress for it."

-Edith Head

My clients not only believe in that quote, they live it! In an attempt to really hammer home the point to my dear readers that Moms need to take care of themselves on the outside to feel like them on the inside, this week I'm gathering my four most popular "Mom-centric" blogs into one place for your reference. 

We have the blog that started it all, the week Max was born. I followed that one up 5 months later with a blog telling my readers what to buy when they were still in between sizes, and then one on what to do with all of the clothes that didn't fit. A year post-baby, I gave you my 7 Lessons Learned in My First Year as a Mom.

In other news, I was thrilled to learn this week that Washingtonian Magazine is adding a Mom-focused magazine to its arsenal, edited by none other than Kate Bennett, the most fashionable mom/fashion editor in DC. A lot of people in DC, men and women, seem to need a reminder every once in a while that not only is it OK to look good, but it's OK to look REALLY GOOD. It's even OK to look REALLY GOOD on an everyday basis, not just special occasions!

For your entertainment I'll finish this up with a true fashion stylist confession, and then a really cute picture of Max to distract you from my confession. Are you ready? "I too drop my child off at daycare in the morning in my pajamas." But! I add a really cute coat on top like a brightly colored trench or my studded green Army jacket to pick things up a level. Now that it is summer and a cute coat doesn't work when it is 95 degrees, I'll just have to make my husband drop him off so I don't have to get dressed that early.