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Rockville Shopping: Check Out Trendy Rockville Fashion at Cloud 9 in Rockville Town Center

August 22, 2010 By B Leave a Comment

One of the many stores that Rockville Town Center has to offer (and the only clothing store for young women) is Cloud 9, a little boutique between Giffords and Five Guys. If you are ever in the mood to indulge, Cloud 9 carries a wide variety of moderately-priced casual dresses, some evening dresses, some jeans, Free People (!!!!!!!!!!!!), cute blouse-y tops, and a small selection for guys. The one thing i would definitely recommend above all else is their jewelry section near the cash register. They have a pretty nice selection of costume jewelry like long, dangle chains with pendants, bracelets, earrings, headbands, purses, wallets, sunglasses and more. The style of jewelry is very similar to the jewelry sold in Brass Plum, Forever 21, and Urban Outfitters— bohemian, young, and hippy-ish.

To give you an idea, I COULD see these being sold in Cloud 9:

Anyways, the only complaint (It wouldn’t be a post without a complaint, right?) i have is that the employees there aren’t too friendly or personable. I came in there once because i spent a chunk of change on this watch necklace and it wasn’t working. I asked the employee for help and they kind of just shrugged it off, didn’t even try to help. Resentment.

Age: Mid-Late teens    Style: Hip, Bohemian, Young, Some Modern

*** There is no official website

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Baltimore Shopping: Babe. — A Trendy Boutique for Baltimore Shoppers

August 21, 2010 By B Leave a Comment
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Babe. in Baltimore

Here is another boutique i’ve stumbled upon recently called Babe. (a boutique) that’s located in the Federal Hill Neighborhood in Baltimore, MD. Why should Babe be on the top of YOUR (and mine) priority list? Well for one, this boutique is affordable. As stated on the website, the creator and owner Lisa Ponzoli established this small boutique to provide fabulous items for not-so extravagant prices. According to their statement, “Almost everything in the store is under $200.” This is a new change of pace; most boutiques i know are verrrry pricey. But then again, that still could be expensive… like if a shirt costs… let’s say $150, well that would be completely different than if a pair of jeans cost $150.

To be honest, i haven’t visited this store yet but i have read a lot of rave reviews about it in several local magazines and popular magazines as well. Babe. has garnered much praise from magazines like Baltimore Magazine, Marie Claire, Washingtonian, Style Magazine, and even Lucky for her affordable cutting-edge fashion, premium denim, and her selection of up-and-coming designers such as Miss Me, Zoa, Hazel, Hype, Frenzii, Matty M, Taxi CDC and BCBGeneration.

Babe. offers a variety of tops, premium denim, accessories, bags, and even candles and frames.

Make sure to check out the “events” section on her website to see when Babe. is hosting sale events and parties!

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Age: Late Teens     Style: Trendy, Hip, Bohemian, Young

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DMV Shopping: Urban Chic in Georgetown, Annapolis, Baltimore or Bethesda– Trendy Boutique

August 15, 2010 By B Leave a Comment
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Urban Chic in Georgetown DC

I recently stumbled upon this trendy little boutique called Urban Chic in Bethesda, and i’m glad i did! This high-end store that’s located in Georgetown, Annapolis, Baltimore, AND Bethesda is home to a wide selection of stylish designer clothing… unfortunately, the prices don’t come cheap, and definitely can cost you a pretty penny… or two. But if you have the money to spend (unlike i do) you can enjoy items from a bunch of fancy, schmancy designers such as Tibi, Diane Von Furstenburg, Rebecca Minkoff, Shoshanna, Yumi Kim, Theory, and Marc by Marc Jacobs, and denim name brands such as 7 For All Mankind, Paige Premium Denim, William Rast, Hudson, J Brand, and Citizens of Humanity. And another thing, if you have a child and would like to waste your money on name brands for your kid, you can choose from designers like Splendid Girl, True Religion, Splendid Littles, Lacoste, Juicy Baby, and Ella Moss Girl… God knows why anyone would dress their kid in True Religion’s…

ANYWAYS, they do offer a lot of sale opportunities if you are looking for something a little cheaper, and perhaps, (sometimes) 40% off. If that is the case (and i don’t see why it wouldn’t), check out their events section on their website to find out when the next host sale or designer trunk show will take place.

Age: Kids’ & Late teens+     Style: Contemporary, Modern, Trendy, Designer

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D.C Fashion: What to Wear for a Night Out in D.C?

August 13, 2010 By B Leave a Comment

Have plans for a night out? Perhaps a play at the Kennedy Center? maybe a dinner date at one of the many tasty, Georgetown restaurants? Or some live music at the National Gallery of Art? Or maybe you plan to spend the evening window-shopping the many stores off of Wisconsin Avenue in Friendship Heights? Whatever it is, you need an outfit that is appropriate for the occasion, and not to mention, cheap cheap cheap.

We all know that D.C is like the fashion capital of the D.C, Maryland, Virginia tri-state area. The streets of Friendship Heights, Georgetown, and Downtown D.C are full of the hustle and bustle of trendy streetwalkers walking to and from their destinations… So what does that mean? Well that means we must look the part! And besides, dressing up, i think, is part of the whole going-out experience. Here are a few styles that i recommend:

Forever 21 in Montgomery Mall is the perfect place to look!

1: Get this look for approx. 80 bucks!

2. Get this Stylish and Chic D.C outfit for roughly 90 dollars!

3. Get this for almost 67  bucks!

As you can see, florals and lace are the big trends right now. Among friends of mine and seen around the D.C area, the pairing of a high waist skirt or short is also very IN as well.

Happy Bethesda shopping!

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Bethesda Shopping: Get Your Bethesda Shopping Fix at BP in Nordstrom Montgomery Mall

August 10, 2010 By B 1 Comment

The Nordstrom in Montgomery Mall Bethesda is pretty limited in its selection of clothes. The Bethesda department store consists of three floors: the top floor houses all the designer brand names such as Juicy Couture, Free People (!!!!!), Michael Kors, and True Religion Jeans, the middle floor holds your cosmetics and jewelry, women’s shoes, men’s shoes and fashion, and the first floor contains women’s underwear, some women’s clothing, children’s clothing and shoes, a food cafe (random), and a Juniors section or brand (or whatever it is considered as) called BP or Brass Plum. Basically, here is where you will find Bethesda fashion for young women and teens for an affordable price. In one section, they sell trendy, name-brand shoes such as gladiators and wedges in the Spring and Summer, and now, as of recently, an assortment of boots, oxfords and flats for Fall. And then, after you get your shoe fix and want a matching outfit, you can head over to BP apparel just a few steps away.

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Brass Plum is a neat little open store full of trendy (I can’t say that enough) shirts, tops, dresses, denim, bottoms, and accessories that are affordable… I would go as far to say that BP is like a cheaper version (hard to believe) of Urban Outfitters; their clothes have a bohemian/hip/young feel. Plus, if you are ever with a boyfriend, a parent, a sibling or even a friend who is uninterested in their apparel, get them out of your hair and sit ‘em down on the pink, circular couch at the back wall of the store in front of their giant, screened TV to watch some music videos. And if you are trying on clothes, there is a comfy little lounge area for them to enjoy as well.

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Age: Teens   Style: Hip, Bohemian, Contemporary

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Bethesda Shopping: Lucky Brand in Bethesda… Only Good for Its Jeans

July 21, 2010 By B 1 Comment

If you have ever been to the Montgomery Mall in Bethesda, you have most likely walked past Lucky Brand more than you can count. But have you ever checked it out? When they first arrived to the mall, i would say it was quite popular among teen girls, however, ever since they changed their store layout and moved all the women clothing to the back and the guy clothing to the front, i have seen a decrease in business. Makes sense to me… i don’t know a lot of guys that would be caught dead in there. But anyway, i digress, Lucky Brand is only good for its jeans. Don’t plan on finding anything else in the actual store; all it is is a few items of overpriced, average bohemian-inspired shirts and band tees, and a satisfactory selection of washed jeans for both girls and guys.

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Lucky Brand Jeans in Montgomery Mall

Lucky Brand has a variety of different styles of denim for both sexes: all are great fitting, priced around the 100$ mark (which is pretty good for a pair of nice jeans), and even handmade (except for the washing) in America…. good deal. For girls, they offer Classic Rider, Riley Boyfriend, Lola Skinny, Lola Boot, Sweet N Low, Zoe Skinny, Zoe Boot, Zoe Flare, Easy Rider, and Riley Slouchy Skinny. As for guys, they have few styles- Vintage Straight, Relaxed Bootleg, Slim Straight, Straight, Slim Bootleg, Super Slim, and Relaxed Fit. And don’t worry, i know no one likes jean shopping, it can be downright frustrating, but they always have a couple of available employees who are nice and willing to help. So all in all, if you are looking for a nice pair of jeans and don’t want to throw down a couple hundred on a pair of True Religion’s or Citizens of Humanity, then Lucky Brand is a good place to start your jean adventure.

Age: Any age   Style: Bohemian, Rock n Roll

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Virginia Shopping: Why I Like to Shop at Free People Mclean, VA (AKA, Why I am Broke)

July 20, 2010 By B 2 Comments
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I want this!

What makes this trendy store and boutique located in Mclean, VA at the top of my “Just got my paycheck, let’s shop” list? Well for one thing, the store is amazing. Each one of their 37 (and more to come) stores is uniquely designed by their style directing team. From the displays, to the beautiful, hand-made furniture, dressing rooms and cozy lounge area, each store embodies a uniqueness and a carefree-living atmosphere.

Not only does Free People create the most aesthetically-pleasing store designs, but it also carries that same attitude in every piece of its clothing.

Free People, created back in the 1970’s in Pennsylvania, was originally created to cater women who wished to express their freedom, femininity and courage in the clothes they wore. To this day, the same inspiration that urged the creator to start this brand holds true today. If you are into the bohemian, hippy, and carefree look, and have some money to spend, the Free People brand is perfect for you. Go take a trip down to the Free People store in Tysons Mclean, VA or stop by a Montgomery County Nordstroms or Bethesda Bloomingdales retailer with a group of friends, and I can guarantee you and your friends will each walk out with something different- that is the beauty of Free People. Its well-dressed mannequins, employees and atmosphere all help to inspire creativity and individuality in the shopper. Don’t like what you see this time around (Even though i highly doubt that)? Don’t worry, a new magazine with all new clothing and style inspiration is released almost every month on the website or if you’d like, to your door.

Age group: 15-30’s      Style: Young Contemporary, bohemian

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