Growing up in suburban Massachusetts I’d pass by NY& Company in the mall; the corporate styles were colorful and fun, youthful yet mature. I bought my first job interview outfit there.
As I grew older, moved away to the land of fashion, I stopped shopping at NY& Company. I wasn’t aware of the changes they’d been making in their branding or the amazing celebrity partnerships they had going on until my friend Tanvi invited me to check out the Summer collection in collaboration with Eva Mendes. We walked into the shop and were in total awe of the difference of the store to that of the one of our memories. In place of corporate styles there was trendy pieces perfect for a summer of fun, whether on a staycation or out exploring a new destination. They had pieces that worked for the office, but also worked for an afternoon picnic, catering to the modern on-the-go gal. Me and a small group of blogger pals were all styled by the company’s creative director, Yelena, a woman with true style and a wealth of knowledge of looking “cool”. With the ubiquitous off the shoulder tops and dresses and kick flare jeans I was convinced that NY& Company was now a place I needed to check out regularly more often!
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Now, for the fun part; what I wore. For this event I decided to go trendy. A short but structured dress over classic trousers and heels felt very “Chelsea Art Gallery Consultant” to me, even if I’m just a DC girl with an interest in free wine and pretty things.
Upon meeting Stephanie, owner of Adams Morgan’s 
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We arrived to the venue, DC’s Union Market, after a morning of rain that thankfully cleared up. There was a soft chill in the air but that didn’t stop anyone from basking in the beaming rays of sunshine beginning to poke through. I was lucky enough to be awarded a media pass so I could take some “street style” snaps of what these festival goers were wearing. The organizer for the event, Nancy, was one of the best dressed there, channeling fall style in a mustard cardigan and floppy hat. Other festival goers seemed to favor a splash of denim, fringed bags, lightweight militant jackets, and airy tanks. Floppy hats like Nancy’s and my own, were a definite trend as well, one that I can see lasting all fall and winter long.
As for the music, it was all some of my top played artists of the summer including Tove Lo, Future Islands, Haerts, and Panama Wedding. If you’re a fan of Songza’s “Blogged 50” radio station then there’s no doubt you’ve heard these musicians crooning their way into your mind with catchy tunes and dancey beats. Ah, live music. There’s nothing in the world quite like it. We spent the day sipping on Green Hat Gin’s specialty cocktails and people watching from afar, taking pictures, and meeting new people.
Remember this amazing handbag from a few months back? Well Linell Ellis and I are teaming up again, this time for a pop-up shop that’s sure to be the hit of your weekend!
If you live in the Metro DC Area I hope to see you there!
When I first moved to DC one of the things that scared me the most was it’s sartorial state. I was warned it was the land of box suits and sweater combos, and of course, conservative dress. Upon arrival I joined blogger networks and went to events alone, eager to make friends. Amidst the J.Crew and Ann Taylor clad ladies I was able to find some unique treasures of stylish women. What I learned from my immersion in the DC Fashion scene was shocking, intriguing, and confusing.
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