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Bethesda Shopping: Bethesda Prom and Special Occasion Fashion at BCBGMAXAZRIA … love love love love!!!

August 6, 2010 By B 1 Comment

The day BCBG entered Montgomery Mall in Bethesda was the happiest day of my life. Period. Their dresses are amazing, reasonably priced, and perfect for a night out on the town in Friendship Heights DC or any special occasion. Their clothes are sophisticated, feminine and chic. Their store is bright and happy. I just wish this store was around when i had my Proms and Homecomings. Great Bethesda Shopping!

But again, their DRESSES….

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……… Need i say more?!?!?!?

Age: Late teens+      Style: Sophisticated, chic, feminine, bold

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Bethesda Shopping: High-End and Quality Bethesda Shopping at National Jean Company

August 4, 2010 By B 2 Comments

Ever gone to the Häagen-Dazs in Downtown Bethesda and wondered what was hidden inside the small, cozy store on the corner? And haven’t had a minute to walk inside and check it out? Well that little shop is known as the National Jean Company. Here, let me save you a trip…. The Bethesda store sells very trendy and stylish tops, but don’t expect to find anything unique or one-of-a-kind in the store (they do sell PJs that are colorful though in the back…). The tops are generally basic and neutral-colored, and the structure is what’s up-to-date. For instance, i was recently in there, and they sold a bunch of knit shirts, burnout tees, tunics and Dolman tops which seem to be what’s “in” right now. And besides tops, they obviously sell designer jeans such as 7 for All Mankind, Hudson, Citizens of Humanity and a few others in the store, some pairs of overpriced shoes, and a small selection of costume jewelry. Unfortunately, you can’t really get a feel of their selection in the actual store (probably due to lack of space) but only on their official website. I would never suggest buying jeans online though.

All in all, i like the store in Bethesda, and could see myself in a bunch of their clothes, i just have one complaint… it’s VERY expensive! Shirts that are so basic that can EASILY be bought in an Urban Outfitters for half the price are running for 80-100 bucks… ridiculous? i know. Don’t bother going in there if you don’t have at least a hundred to blow; it’s heartbreaking to walk in there, see a bunch of stuff you like to then find out it costs a whole paycheck’s worth. Bleh.

Age: Late teens-Mid 20′s    Style: Trendy, young

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Target Rockville, DC, Wheaton… WHEREVER– Not a Place for Clothes

August 2, 2010 By B Leave a Comment

We all know that Target wherever it may be… Rockville Pike, Veirs Mill Road, (not Bethesda yet) Silver Spring…. is a magical place full of anything and everything you desire such as home appliances and furnishings, make up, jewelry, electronics, kids’ toys, FOOD and all for a discounted price… And we all know that Target has a pretty hefty clothing selection for women and men at the front and second floor of the store… but did you know that these clothes aren’t worth a dime? I’m not talking about how you can get a whole new wardrobe for a 100 bucks… because that is awesome but it is not what i’m complaining about. It’s the fact that yes, you can get a whole bundle of clothes for a cheap price, but what good does any of that do if the clothes don’t fit the human body correctly and will just fall apart after a few wears and trips in the washing machine?

After trying on a number of clothes over the years at Target, i have come to the realization that the people that make the clothes or design them or whatever is not familiar with the shape of a woman’s body. For instance, you will try on a shirt that’s too tight in the wrong spot and too loose in another, or like the seam where the sleeve and body of the shirt connect is half way down your arm or you will try on a pair of pants in the size that you are normally and the crotch of the pants will be too low (not purposefully) and the waist will be smaller, and the legs will be shorter… and then you will try on the same pants in a different size, and all of a sudden, the fitting is completely different… the crotch could be too high and the waist too big. I understand how when you go down or up a size, the article of clothing will get bigger or smaller in certain places, but it should PROPORTIONALLY. It’s all about proportion! A woman’s waist usually is not bigger than her rear and her calves bigger than her thighs… JFSFUIJFIFSFIJFNUFNWU! rant! Basically, the point i want to get across is that it’s probably a better idea to spend a little more money on something that fits you correctly and can be worn more than a few times.

That is all.

:)

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Virginia Shopping: Et Amore in Tysons Mclean VA for Proms & Homecomings

July 31, 2010 By B Leave a Comment

At the end of the previous school year, when it came time to buy a dress for graduation (instead of a cap and gown, my school required us to wear white, basically wedding gowns), I had no clue where to begin. You wouldn’t think finding a white, plain, floor-length gown that’s not nearly as pricey as a wedding dress would be THAT hard… well it was. I visited many stores… Macys in Montgomery Mall Bethesda, Lord & Taylors and Bloomingdales in White Flint, a bunch of wedding stores… 2 malls and a few stores down and no luck. Until ONE day, i decided to travel on down against all the traffic to Tysons Corner in Mclean VA.

I was highly skeptical i would find anything that would fit my budget…. but low and behold, i found this neat little store that i have never heard of called Et Amore. Inside, there were tons of dresses on the racks and on the walls, so many different styles, so much detail, but they all looked SO expensive. Well to my surprise, they were reasonably priced. The short, poofy, embellished and colorful dresses at the front that caught my eye that looked like they could go for 500 bucks were actually a reasonable 180-200. This held true for the dresses in the rear end of the store where they had a huge selection of gowns… gowns that did not run for a thousand or two like they usually do in stores, but a pleasing 180-300 for most. I even found my white gown for roughly 200 bucks. All and all, it was a happy ending; i just wished i found out about this place sooner when i still had proms and homecomings to go to. The dresses were PERFECT for these type of events and other special occasions.

Age: 16-20′s  Style: Prom/Homecoming dresses

***i could not find any pictures or an official website on the internet

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Bethesda Shopping: Bethesda Discount Shoe Shopping at DSW

July 30, 2010 By B 1 Comment

Looking for a pair of heels for Prom? Casual, cheap flip-flops? Embellished sandals? Boots for Winter? And let me guess, want a huge selection to choose from? Well then go ahead and visit DSW (The Designer Shoe Warehouse) off of Old Georgetown in Bethesda for all your footwear needs. The massive, 2-floor store in Rockville, has tons of DISCOUNT brand AND designer shoes to choose from: On the first floor, you can find a variety of shoe styles for men as well as athletic shoes for women, and even purses, bags and jewelry. and on the second floor, you can find an infinite number of women’s shoes… heels, boots, sandals, shoes for sale, even bags and purses… ANYTHING. But beware, sometimes TOO much variety and selection could be a bad thing, at least for me because i end up walking down the many aisles of the store carrying several shoe boxes and second-guessing myself about what i want…. it makes the whole process a lot longer. Anyways, this is probably where i get most of my shoes… i don’t have many… i’m not much of a shoe person… but the ones i do have are most likely from here. So check it out!

PS. Just went there looking for women’s hiking boots… They didn’t have any…. Apparently only men hike? :/

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Age: Any age Style: Anything & Everything SHOES

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Virginia Shopping: Why DELiA*s in Tysons Mclean, VA is on the Top of My List

July 27, 2010 By B Leave a Comment

Floral Dolman Top

This past year, i have recently come across this amazing store called Delia’s in Tysons Mclean, VA. It’s a cute and trendy little shop that sells very affordable items for girls and young women such as accessories, shoes, clothes, swim suits, and room decor and furnishings (room stuff is only sold on the website). I would say the style is kinda like a mix between Urban Outfitters and Free People. It keeps up with the trends and sells items accordingly. Currently, to keep up with the military, southwest boho trends for Fall… they sell a lot of florals, burnout tanks, Dolman tops (You know, the shirts that are shorter than normal.. See below), military jackets and pants, and lace-up vintage-looking boots.

Thank God for their boots… As of lately, i have been on an ongoing journey for the perfect lace-up boot that won’t break the bank. And, up to now, i have seemed to have no luck… a pair of boots on Free People averages around 200 bucks… and the boots i want? 248$… But Low and Behold, I have found a pair of similar lace-up boots at Delia’s for only 60 dollars. Talk about a $ave! Don’t think they have just boots, they also sell shoes from multiple brands such as Converse, Vans, Dr. Martens, and Rocket Dog. Nice, eh?

BOOOOTS!

And one last note, Delia’s is also a good store to check out if you’re one of those millions of women out there who aren’t a size 2 or 4. They sell some items of clothing in 2XL, sizes 17-20, and tops for those with longer torsos or a larger chest.

Ages: 12-19   Style: Trendy

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Bethesda Shopping: Affordable and Trendy Bethesda Shopping at Forever 21 Montgomery Mall

July 25, 2010 By B 2 Comments

If you are ever in Montgomery Mall Bethesda and you must get your shopping fix, i would suggest visiting Forever XXII… not only do they have a HUGE selection of clothing, accessories, intimates, jewelry and shoes, but it is also verrrrry affordable, trendy and stylish. For instance, you can buy all these items listed below for roughly 90 bucks:

Let’s break it down:
≈14$ (shirt)   +   ≈17$ (Shorts)  +  ≈33$ (Vest)   +   ≈8$ (Bracelet)   +   ≈6$ (Necklace)   +   ≈12$ (Sandals) = ≈90 BUCKS

I don’t know if it’s just me, but getting a whole outfit including accessories AND shoes for under 100$ could possibly be the best feeling in the world. Great Bethesda Shopping!!
In conclusion, there is not much to say. It’s young, and hip, and a great place to get cheap, trendy clothing.

Age: teens-20′s   Style: Up-to-date fashion, very trendy, young, hip

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D.C Shopping: Banana Republic Friendship Heights— Perfect for Work

July 24, 2010 By B Leave a Comment

I know anybody around my age that walks by Banana Republic on the street of Friendship Heights or in Montgomery Mall  probably briefly looks at the display in the front, and nonchalantly, continues walking to the next store ahead. BUT little do most girls my age know, Banana Republic is a good place to shop especially for work clothes and classy outfits. You no longer have to look drab and boring in your professional setting, but chic and stylish with their line of feminine and sophisticated clothing items and accessories.

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Age: 16+   Style: Sophisticated, classy, cosmopolitan

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Rockville Shopping: Rockville Discount Shopping at Loehmann’s — a.k.a The “Back Room”

July 23, 2010 By B Leave a Comment

Loehmann’s also known as the “Back Room” is a department chain store located in Georgetown DC and Rockville MD that buys leftover men and women’s fashion from upscale name-brand stores and sells them for 30-60% off. In other words, if you like designer clothes such as True Religion and 7 For all Mankind Jeans, Betsey Johnson, BCBG dresses, FREE PEOPLE (I’m sold), Michael Kors, Miss Me, Ed Hardy, and a bunch of other designer labels then you should check it out. The gigantic store is separated into women’s accessories, dresses, women’s underwear, a men’s section, women’s contemporary, women’s fitness, fragrances, and a shoe section.

But i warn you, its a kind of place that you must visit often to really find those special items. Prepare yourself for the heartbreak when one day you visit and can’t find anything, don’t fret, go back another day and there could be a whole new shipment of items; they are constantly ridding and restocking their racks.  Just prepare to roll up your sleeves, break a sweat and dig through tons of clothes, accessories, shoes and fragrances, and possibly, compete with a fellow shopper for that last small Free People T-shirt.

Age: Any age  Style: Every Style

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Bethesda Shopping: Trendy Bethesda Fashion at Zara Montgomery Mall

July 22, 2010 By B Leave a Comment
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Men's Zara

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Women's Zara

When i walked into my first Zara, i was in Italy on a trip with my family. Immediately, i was in love. Their clothes and accessories were not only very fashion-forward and chic, but they were extremely affordable- i only WISHED a Zara existed back in the Metropolitan Bethesda area. A couple years later, Zara came into Montgomery Mall bearing women, men and even kid’s fashion. At first i was skeptical, the clothes were nothing like the ones i saw in Italy…. which makes sense, we all know Europe has always been a year or so ahead of us in the fashion world. But looking at this Zara in the context of where trends are currently at on the East Coast, i  can say with confidence that Zara still remains very trendy, and up-to-date on its fashion. To keep up with the latest street trends, Zara even updates its clothing designs sold in its store every two weeks… that can’t really be said with most stores.

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Children's Zara

So if you are ever looking for floral dresses, cute shirts and blazers for work, heels that will be sure to make a statement, gladiator sandals, scarves, leather bags, pretty fragrances, and euro-chic belts, hit up Zara. And if you’re a guy, don’t feel left out, they have a whole other room attached that is just for you.

Age: Any age  Style: Cosmopolitan, trendy, European-inspired

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