Céline Spring/Resort 2012 Trunk Show at Hu’s Wear

Not many fashion houses are able to instill a frenzied cult following quite like the French house of Céline. The beauty is in the simplicity, craftsmanship, and uber-chic execution – a combination that ensures covet-ability and emptied-out boutiques. All orchestrated by the talented Phoebe Philo.

Last weekend we had the opportunity to see the Céline Spring/Resort 2012 trunk show at Hu’s Wear. I swooned over the impeccably constructed clothes as Dwayne showed me all the marvelous little details: delicately sewn pleats, laser-printed fabrics, and sorbet colors. Despite my love for the clothes, I gravitated towards the bags; Especially the colorful Trapeze bag, its royal-blue flap being one of my favorite colors.

Our photos:

Céline’s incredibly desireable Trapeze bag - I was happy it looked so harmonious accompanying my tiger-orange Proenza Schouler jacket that I bought at Hu’s Wear:

Pleats, translucence, elegance and desirability:

Oversized-floral print suit jacket, a refreshing departure from Phoebe’s minimalist style - we love it paired with this asymmetric-pleated blouse:

The now-iconic and highly-coveted Céline Boston bag:

Ginger is the guardian of Hu’s Wear:

The larger-sized Céline Trapeze bag looks great paired with Dwayne’s green hi-tops:

Examining details of the Céline Trapeze bag:

Céline Python Phantom bag:

Ginger hoping to be rewarded for all her hard work:

La Petite Marmoset Super Mercado Lookbook April 2012

The craziest ideas are typically hatched when we sit down to eat with Katherine Martinez of La Petite Marmoset Vintage. Last time it was glitter. This time we dreamed up the idea of a photo shoot in a Latin supermarket. Leave it to Katherine to email us days later with “I couldn’t stop thinking about it and I decided to schedule a mini shoot…. Let me know if you are interested!” Needless to say we said yes.

Marcela De Campos stars in Super Mercado - all clothing and accessories from La Petite Marmoset Vintage (and currently available) - photography by Marshall Johnson of The President Wears Prada:

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:

Jason Wu for Target

The Jason Wu for Target Collection has classic elements that would go well with vintages pieces. I could also see them given some edge, like the Pleated Skirt in Navy Floral worn with a brown distressed leather bomber jacket. The Sheer Blouse in White with Black Ribbon wouldn’t look out of place on Alexa Chung. Pops of bright color are still welcome to me, like the Pointelle Sweater in Red; I know we are coming out of the color-blocking trend but I still haven’t tired of those brights.

Poplin Dress in Navy, $39.99:

[Left] Pointelle Sweater in Red, $39.99 (web only), Pleated Skirt in Navy Floral $29.99 - [Right] Blouse in White (web only) $29.99, Full Circle Skirt $29.99:

[Left] Trench Coat in Black $54.99, Dress in Black with Nude Patent Belt $59.99 - [Right] Blouse in Blush $34.99 (web only), Lace-Printed Skirt in Blush $29.99, Lace Clutch in Black $29.99:

[Left] Textured Pleated-Front Peplum Top in Gold $32.99, Pleated Skirt in Black $29.99, Navy Floral Lace Clutch in Black $29.99 - [Right] Pleated Shift Dress in Blush Stripes $39.99, Woven Mini Saddle Bag in Cream $24.99 (web only):

[Left] Sheer Blouse in White with Black Ribbon $34.99 (web only), Pleated Canvas Skirt in Belize Blue $29.99, Front-Flap Straw Bag in Cream $39.99 - [Right] Pleated Sleeveless Shift Dress in Navy Dots $39.99 (web only), Woven Tote in Cream/Black $49.99 (web only):

Images from Target

Givenchy Pre Fall 2012

The Givenchy Pre Fall 2012 look book really stood out to us. We love how the composition of the photography echos the silhouettes of the clothing: structured, upright and strong. Our favorite element is the boots, with their slightly slouchy shell; they look like uptown elegant riding boots. Other highlights: asymmetric pants, giant bows, pops of color and prints.

See more at Vogue HERE

Photos from Givenchy: