Northern Virginia Magazine photos by The President Wears Prada

Now that the issue is off newsstands, we wanted to share with you the photos we took for the Northern Virginia Magazine blogger feature. For background information on the feature and behind-the-scenes photos go HERE.

All photos by Marshall of The President Wears Prada, with the exception of the last photo by Sebastian Marin:

Ashley of LPM Ashley:

The ladies that made this feature possible, Carlis and Katya of Spicy Candy DC:

Alejandra of DC Alejandra:

Katherine of La Petite Marmoset:

Yigal Azrouël Spring 2012 Preview at Hu’s Wear

Effortlessly chic are the first words that come to mind when I think of Yigal Azrouël’s designs. The strategically placed colors, draping, and silhouettes he’s become known for are the same ones that made me a fan of his line a few years ago. Fittingly, I smiled with glee when I was invited to preview his Spring 2012 collection and get a chance to chat with him at Hu’s Wear.

Here are our pictures including some of the thoughts Yigal shared with me when showing me his clothes:

Yigal talked excitedly about his collaborations with various artists and the opening of his CUT25 flagship store in Soho, home to his latest line aimed at a younger consumer and designed by Dror:

Models Leah Øsnös and Ashley Thomas Turchin wearing strikingly contrasting colors:

A classically beautiful dress modernized with a cutout back and pleating details:

Yigal draped his cropped blazer over my shoulders (a look he loves). It was one of my favorite pieces!:

Marlene, owner of Hu’s Wear, wearing Azrouel’s cashmere and silk pleated dress, chatting with Yigal’s girlfriend:

Leah wearing a red halter dress and highly-coveted sunglasses:

Yigal tried on his removable hooded leather jacket with an old-t-shirt-soft modal cotton lining:

One of his soft spray-paint-knits for men; I told him that any girl would love to steal it from her boyfriend’s closet:

The President Wears Prada for Northern Virginia Magazine

Way back in January we photographed a feature for Northern Virginia Magazine. The photo shoot was planned with a Spring theme in mind, which lead us to choose a farm near Middleburg, Virginia as the setting. We were counting on evergreen trees and a so-far extremely mild winter to aid us in our simulation of Spring. In true chaotic photo shoot fashion, the only day of snow accumulation this winter occurred on the day of the shoot. So we improvised, threw the plan out the window, and shot indoors; it worked out great!

The article is on bloggers with ties to Northern Virginia, featuring Spicy Candy DC, DC Alejandra, La Petite Marmoset, La Belle Vie Ashley, and The President Wears Prada. We had a great time photographing some of our best style blogger friends. Also much thanks goes out to the behind-the-scenes photographer: Sebastian Marin, who served double duty as my assistant for the photo shoot.

Buy the April issue of Northern Virginia Magazine to see the full shoot and read interviews with each of the bloggers (on newsstands now!), it really is an enormous feature!

Here is a selection of behind-the-scenes photos by Sebastian Marin:

Alejandra of DC Alejandra posing for one of my favorite photos:

A sneak peek at the lead photo for the article, featuring Ashley of La Belle Vie Ashley:

Accessories upon accessories:

Snow, beautiful but disruptive:

A closeup of Carlis from Spicy Candy DC posing for a shot:

The birds matched Carlis’ jacket:

Katherine of La Petite Marmoset reviewing a shot:

Giving direction to Katya of Spicy Candy DC:

More accessories used during the shoot:

Don’t worry Ashley it turned out great!:

La Petite Marmoset 1 Year Anniversary Party

The LPM 1 Year Anniversary Party (held at Tabaq on U Street) felt like a family reunion. That is if all your relatives were really creative amazing dressers that also brought their stylish friends to the party. There were already plenty of crazy memories to talk about, remember that photo shoot on H Street NE?!

We met Katherine Martinez, the founder of La Petite Marmoset, last October - just as she was ramping up her reconstructed vintage business. Now a few months later she has a business partner and co-creative director in Ashley Thomas (possibly the sweetest person to ever walk the earth), a pack of beautiful models that enthusiastically wear her clothes, and adoring fans. Still this is only the beginning; LPM just launched their new website LaPetiteMarmoset.com. We look forward to another year of La Petite Marmoset and are excited for future collaborations!

Congratulations to Katherine Martinez and Ashley Thomas of LPM for 1 year in business!

It’s not an LPM party unless there’s cupcakes:

Me with Katherine of La Petite Marmoset:

The sweetest co-creative director in the world, Ashley of La Petite Marmoset (her blog La Belle Vie Ashley is amazing as well):

Marcela is a model for La Petite Marmoset:

Great to see Allix of The District and Sai of Because I Am Fabulous:

Alison of Chain Strap Purse - we were excited to finally meet her!:

Alison’s ring, nail and Iphone case color combo:

Carlis of Spicy Candy DC and Alejandra of DC Alejandra show off the LPM masks:

Monica of MonaLavinia wore one of the night’s best outfits:

Love her pants:

Monica’s accessories:

Always nice to see Cortnie of Stylelust Pages carrying one of her amazing bags:

LPM branded cupcakes!:

We were also very excited to finally meet Apollina, baker of the world’s most fashionable cakes, and author of must read blog Apollinas:

Emma is La Petite Marmoset’s supermodel, just go to LaPetiteMarmoset.com and see for yourself:

My Butler + Claypool handmade necklace, worn as a bracelet:

Leah with her roommate Morgan, who is one of our favorite models:

We try to put Spicy Candy DC in all of our blog posts ☺:

Katherine of La Petite Marmoset with her magnifying glass necklace:

Katherine saying thanks to everyone at the party, with co-creative director Ashley looking on:

Spicy Candy DC / One Medical Brunch

We attended the Spicy Candy DC & One Medical networking brunch this past Sunday and were excited to see so many new faces and edgy style. Washington DC can be a preppy city, but not all style means dressing up; sometimes you just want to see some rock and roll mixed into your fashion.

This event was a huge success and highlighted One Medical who has an interesting take on primary health care. New to DC, they offer same-day doctor visits, online access to your records and an iPhone App. Worth investigating.

Our pictures from the event:

Carlis and Katya of Spicy Candy DC with DJ Loud Tone:

Melly of Adoralamoda - Really, anything is rock and roll when you are wearing sky-high Christian Louboutins:

Melly had a great ring:

We love the edginess of Megan’s style - the nose ring, worn orange leather bag and the low-rise cowboy style boots:

Especially mixed with a Cartier bracelet:

Ashley of La Petite Marmoset Vintage. Her dress really pops against her studded clutch:

Morgan of Day of Major looked fantastically chic:

Morgan’s amazing lucite bracelets:

Denisio of The Ravenous Creator with Krystin of Be Loud Be You. We have loved Krystin’s style since we met her last summer. It was great to finally meet Denisio in person, having admired her exceptional photography for some time:

Tammy of A Loyal Love:

Leslie of Fashion Needy:

Erika of Fashionably Broke:

Cortnie of Stylelust Pages:

Carlis and Katya of Spicy Candy DC:

CapFABB 1 Year Anniversary Celebration

Life without CapFABB in Washington DC is a distant memory. The one year anniversary party was a surprise because it felt like so much time had passed since we attended our first CapFABB event. I suppose DC style is now aging in dog years: as a group we have come light years from where we were just one year ago and CapFABB deserves considerable credit.

This event, sponsored by flower service H.BLOOM, and hosted by Cities Restaurant & Lounge was the most enjoyable event to datefas. Much of the fun should be attributed to the lethal (to fashion bloggers) combination of excellent cocktails, a make-your-own-arrangement flower bar, and a photo booth with instant print photos. Happy anniversary CapFABB!

Our photos from last night:

Part of the flower bar by H.BLOOM:

Elizabeth of So Much to Smile About and Lacey of A Lacey Perspective, founders of CapFABB:

Ashley of LBVie Ashlely and La Petite Marmoset Vintage:

Our new friend Leslie of Fashion Needy:

Mayhem at the flower bar:

Monica of MonaLavinia:

We love the skulls/Rolex juxtaposition on the wrist of Allix of The District:

A giant chain-link bracelet, worn by Alejandra of Alejandra:

Cortnie of Stylelust Pages holding one of the clutches she makes and sells on her Etsy store - love, cortnie:

Sai of Because I’m Fabulous:

Kate Warren of Go Kate Shoot:

Lacey of A Lacey Perspective:

Detail of a belt worn by Katya of Spicy Candy DC:

Elizabeth of So Much to Smile About:

The photo booth was the most popular attraction:

Dynamic vintage duo Katherine and Ashley have recently combined forces to sell lots of vintage at La Petite Marmoset Vintage:

Tarts by Tarts at Treasury Valentine’s Event

Tart of Gold was a mouth watering event from a vintage and food standpoint. Treasury is always a great visit because they do such an excellent job of arranging and styling their merchandise. We are especially taken with their accessories and never fail to make at least one purchase on every visit (including this one).

The baking duo of Tarts by Tarts should probably add the tagline ‘ridiculously photogenic baked goods’ to their website. The pictures we took definitely triggered a Pavlovian response while we edited them. Luckily we ordered their Simple Apple Tart at the event, and are happy (sad?) to report that we liked it so much most of it did not make it to Valentine’s Day.

Our pictures from Tart of Gold:

A great Valentine’s Day dress:

Donuts and hearts = paradise:

Cathy Chung, one-half of the Treasury Vintage empire:

The Lemon Ginger Meringue Tartlet:

Caramel Nut Tartlets:

We were happy to see Kate, who we have shot before. She also writes for BYT, works part time at Treasury, and looks beautiful:

Yeasted donuts with chili spiced chocolate glaze:

One of the great accessories displays at Treasury:

Yeasted donuts with Dulce de Leche filling:

Detail of the splatter-paint print on Ashley’s skirt:

Yeasted donuts with vanilla and coconut:

Great color on Ashley’s red bag:

Spicy Candy DC 2 Year Anniversary Brunch

Spicy Candy DC’s two year anniversary brunch was a testament to Carlis and Katya’s infectious energy. The long dining table in the basement of El Centro was filled with some of DC’s most successful fashion bloggers, magazine editors and clothing store owners. We find it as no surprise that everyone wants to be around them.

The brunch also represented the formal launch of Spicy Candy DC’s new look. Now slick and sophisticated, the ladies are even better prepared to tackle their growing list of collaborations. If you own a fashion business in DC, you should probably contact them.

Congratulations Spicy Candy DC you deserve your success!

Carlis (left) and Katya (right) of Spicy Candy DC - Carlis’ skirt and Katya’s skirt + blazer from La Petite Marmoset Vintage:

Lauren of My Closet in Sketches descends into the basement of El Centro:

The seating arrangement at El Centro for the Spicy Candy DC 2 Year Anniversary Brunch:

Bracelets worn by Katherine Martinez of La Petite Marmoset Vintage:

Jewelry worn by Katya of Spicy Candy DC:

Jewelry worn by Ashley of La Belle Vie Vintage:

Cheralee of Lyle Style and Katya of Spicy Candy DC in a mysterious moment:

Behind the scenes - Caroline takes street style shots of Lauren from My Closet in Sketches for Refinery 29 DC:

Lauren of My Closet in Sketches, Allix of The District, and Waverly of Pitch & Roor:

Caroline and Allix reviewing street style photos for Refinery 29 DC:

Adorable sketches of bloggers by Spicy Candy DC friend Bidkart Malespin:

The lights on the upstairs patio of El Centro: