Leopard and Denim [mystyle]

While in New York last month, we visited the Met mostly for the Egyptian and Modern art. I loved seeing my absolute favorite post-Impressionists: Matisse, van Gogh, Cezanne. The colors, the brushstrokes, everything becomes more unbelievably beautiful in person. Life goal: to own one of the great modern masters.



Leopard jacket: vintage / Denim shirt: thrifted / Sweater: Michael Kors / Jeans: Banana Republic / Boots: Freebird by Free People / Purse: Urban Outfitters / Glasses: BonLook


How ombre looks braided

NYFW Street Style

Hi all! I went up to NYC a few weekends ago to visit friends and decided to stop by Lincoln Center for a bit. Unfortunately, I didn't make it there until late in the day but I still managed to snap some stellar looks. Enjoy!


Loved the short, colored dip-dye. Great idea for those of you with shorter cuts!


A fellow photographer looking fabulous in faux-fur.


So much neon!


A girlish take on menswear.


I'm digging the vest and the thigh-high slit (not quite Angelina Jolie though, eh?)


Bowties, leather, spikes, and fur. and insanely great hair.


How seventies! I love how her palette is all in the same range.

First Post in Forever!

Hi everyone! Wow, I can't believe the last time I posted was in September... Time has certainly flown! As you may know, I'm in my senior year at American University and I graduate in MAY. but this is turning point in my life I'm actually looking forward to as I've gotten to the point where school seems to be holding me back and I just want to break free and use that time to pursue other interests. Like blogging. I've seriously had no time to even take photos but I'm not complaining because I love what's running my life: AmLit, Bethesda Magazine, and now Katzen. More updates later though, I've got a busy weekend ahead of me - heading to NYC!



Coat: American Apparel / Shirt: UO / Cords: K-Mart c/o of Teen Vogue / Belt: Value Village / Boots: Park Avenue Thrift / Purse: Aldo / Glasses: Bonlook






Here's a shot of how my ombre has evolved! I really love it - I never thought I'd have this much fun growing my hair out!


The AU Museum at Katzen where I'll begin graphic design and marketing work soon!


Cory and I made proscuitto, pear and goat cheese pizza tonight!


Instead of sauce try olive oil, grape tomatoes and arugula!

More soon! Glad to get back into the blogosphere. :)

Rag & Bone Grand Opening in DC

 Top: Cheap Monday / Pants: J Brand / Belt: thrifted / Purse: Aldo / Boots: Topshop




Designers Marcus Wainright (far right) and David Neville (far left)

Brooke Kao


The night's DJ


Pum and Jake Lefebure


rag & bone boots


Ashley Suttle, Lulu Mayorda, and Bill Greenberg




Ebong Eka, Lynda Erkiletian, Anton Papich, Rhiannon Day and Sondra Ortegas


Aureta Thomollari


Gregg Zwirn and Nicholas Cambata






Shelly Hernandez and Sean Lochner


Shirley Gordon, Jeanette Love and Jerrell Green




On Monday night, Georgetown’s rag & bone celebrated their grand opening with a fashionable fête hosted by the designers themselves, Marcus Wainright and David Neville. Packed with many local fashion VIPs, the event unveiled a DIY photo project: self-portraits taken by rag & bone’s DC-area brand ambassadors. Selected style influencers from around the city were asked to choose pieces from the Fall/Winter collection and to photograph themselves donning them in any self-expressive manner. Guests packed in shoulder-to-shoulder wearing casual, tailored looks, similar to the label’s signature style. Male guests tended to favor the classic British look of fitted vests, blazers and quirky ties. Amongst the women was a mix of brights and neutrals, maxis and minis, along with both eclectic and preppy vibes.

Notable attendees included T.H.E Artist Agency's Lynda Erkiletian and stylist Paul Wharton. Also in attendance were the Ambassadors, who ranged from Pum and Jake Lefebure of Design Army, style blogger Brooke Kao, filmmaker Nicholas Cambata, Project Beltway’s Rachel Cothran, and Septime Webre, artistic director of the Washington Ballet.

Rag & bone’s Georgetown location had its soft opening in May, and was the first of the label’s stores outside of NYC. Located on 3067 M Street, the store’s interior features exposed brick walls, giant metal beams, ceiling lamps wrapped in twine, and weathered concrete floors. The contrast of this industrial space with the line’s classic pieces showcases the ingenuity of Wainwright and Neville that led them to receive the Menswear Designers of the Year award by the Council of Fashion Designers of America.

Radius Pizza and Rainy Days

It's been thunderstorming for the past few days... ugh! Fashion's Night Out was last night but who was in the mood to go trek around in the rain? However, today is bright and sunny though and I can't wait for Free Fest tomorrow!! I'll be seeing the Black Keys, Deadmau5, Bombay Bicycle Club, Cut Copy, !!!, TV on the Radio, Okkervil River, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals and so many others. Also, seeing Ben Kweller (for free as well) tonight at my school.

And in not free news, Cory and I recently went to Radius Pizza for their pizza and pint happy hour - $5 for a pint and a slice. So basically it's cheaper to buy a huge slice of pizza along with a pint instead of just some beer. Who can complain? Cory and I both got cheese, tomato, sausage, and feta. Be sure to visit them any time between 5 and 7 p.m. for the best way to spend $5 (besides at a thrift store).


Shirt: Target / Pants (the most comfortable ever): thrifted (The Limited), $3 / Belt: thrifted, $1 / Wedges: Banana Republic, $19.99




Earrings: gift from mom


Ring: South Main Street vendor, $15


Yep, those are trees of basil growing outside.








Also, I'm excited to announce the winner of my Coach bag: my fellow blogger, Amber, from Amber Blue Bird! Thank you so so much to everyone who submitted. Here's the number generator:

Dog Days of Summer

Earlier this month, Cory and I stopped by the Dog Days of Summer sale that started at U St and 14th. I love discovering new, funky neighborhoods in DC and this was certainly one of them. There are so many great vintage and home decor stores in that part of town! Plus great restaurants. I'll definitely be back. That's what I love about a city like this: another day, another new sight... or taste.



Jumpsuit: Forever 21 / Purse: Aldo / Earrings: Target / Ring: House of Harlow / Bracelet: thrift / Belt: thrift / Shoes: Zara



I'm holding the $1 picture frames I just bought to add to my apartment's empty frame collection.



Fantastic pizza from Coppi's, an organic Italian restaurant on U St. Mine was the shrimp, artichoke, feta, and capers...



and Cory's was the salmon, spinach, and capers. Both amazing.



Our appetizer was fried green tomatoes. Perfection!





We stopped by Treasury, a fantastic vintage store on 14th St.





Skeleton at Miss Pixie's



and rulers inside.





Final stop was the Corcoran Gallery of Art, closer to the Mall and free on Saturdays. I loved the Washington Color and Light exhibit, featuring dizzying Gene Davis stripes and Sam Gilliam's gorgeous "Light Depth," the canvas hanging behind Cory.



Can you believe this is marble?? "Veiled Nun" from Corcoran's permanent British art collection.

Don't forget to enter my vintage Coach bag giveaway! http://stylocrat.blogspot.com/2011/08/100th-post-vintage-coach-purse-giveaway.html