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Street Style at The Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery

For the new year I wanted to try something different: video street style. The Kogod Courtyard at the National Portrait Gallery is one of my absolute favorite places in Washington DC. Whenever I feel stressed out or uninspired, I come here and meditate on the surroundings.

What I’m wearing:
Silence + Noise leather jacket, Christopher Deane dress (from Muléh), Old Navy sweater, GAP belt & boots, and Chanel Rouge Allure 14 Passion lipstick

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:

H.BLOOM flower bar

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

Elizabeth and Lacey, founders of CapFABB

Scenery at Cities Restaurant & Lounge

Ashley of LBVie Ashlely and La Petite Marmoset Vintage:

Ashley of LPM Vintage

CapFABB's 1 Year Anniversary at Cities Restaurant & Lounge

Our new friend Leslie of Fashion Needy:

Leslie of Fashion Needy

Leslie of Fashion Needy

Mayhem at the flower bar:

H.BLOOM flower bar

Attendees of CapFABB's 1 Year Anniversary

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

Alix of The District

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

Alejandara of Alejandra

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

Courtnie of Stylust Pages

Sai of Because I’m Fabulous:

Sai of Because I'm Fabulous

Sai of Because I'm Fabulous

Kate Warren of Go Kate Shoot:

Kate Warren of Go Kate Shoot

Kate Warren of Go Kate Shoot

Lacey of A Lacey Perspective:

Lacey of A Lacey Perspective

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

Katya of Spicy Candy DC

Elizabeth of So Much to Smile About:

Elizabeth of So Much to Smile About

H.BLOOM flower bar

The photo booth was the most popular attraction:

Photo booth at CapFABB's 1 Year Anniversary

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

Katherine and Ashley of LPM Vintage

The finale at Burberry Fall/Winter 2012 in London.

The finale at Burberry Fall/Winter 2012 in London.

Burberry Fall/Winter 2012 Show in London

Burberry Fall/Winter 2012 Show in London

Love these animal clutches (dog, owl, and fox heads created with lost-wax casting) from the Burberry Fall/Winter 2012 Show in London. 

Love these animal clutches (dog, owl, and fox heads created with lost-wax casting) from the Burberry Fall/Winter 2012 Show in London. 

Dark lace at Yigal Azrouël Read to Wear Fall/Winter 2012
Image via Style.com

Dark lace at Yigal Azrouël Read to Wear Fall/Winter 2012

Image via Style.com

Dark lace from Rachel Zoe Ready to Wear Fall/Winter 2012
Image via Now Fashion

Dark lace from Rachel Zoe Ready to Wear Fall/Winter 2012

Image via Now Fashion

Loved the dark chiffon, dark lipstick combination at Christian Siriano Read to Wear Fall/Winter 2012
Image via Now Fashion

Loved the dark chiffon, dark lipstick combination at Christian Siriano Read to Wear Fall/Winter 2012

Image via Now Fashion

Loved the dark chiffon, dark lipstick combination at Christian Siriano Read to Wear Fall/Winter 2012
Image via Now Fashion

Loved the dark chiffon, dark lipstick combination at Christian Siriano Read to Wear Fall/Winter 2012

Image via Now Fashion

A Glimpse into the World and Mind of Garance Doré

This video is endearing because you feel as if you are sitting in a little café in NYC with Garance across the table filling you in on her life during New York Fashion Week. Maybe better than any other blogger, she is great at the personal flourish: the wrinkled edges of her blog posts, the informal cursive script, and most importantly the friends-for-years tone she takes when addressing her readers. I look forward to the next episode!

Video via Garance Doré, read more HERE