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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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Silver Spring Shopping: What Makes American Apparel in Silver Spring A Must!

July 21, 2010 By B Leave a Comment
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Who said neon wasn't in?

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Cute, huh?

If you are ever in Downtown Silver Spring or Montgomery Mall in Bethesda getting a bite to eat or just hanging out with friends, make sure to stop by American Apparel. Started by a man named Dov Charney in 1989, American Apparel is one of the fastest-growing companies worldwide— and there’s a good reason. As leggings and spandex have become increasingly popular once again, the chain has begun to manufacture colorful/basic leggings, leotards, dresses, pants, denim and accessories in addition to their line of basic cotton knitwear such as plain t-shirts and underwear. Did i mention that this store is not just for girls? They also carry a bunch of items for guys, babies, kids and even your furry canine friend too! And the cool thing about it is that the store is also eco-friendly. Practicing the concept of “Creative Reuse”, American Apparel uses the leftover scraps from garments to make all new pieces of clothing and accessories. And NOT only that, but they are also said to be a vegan-friendly clothing line for its increased use of organic cotton in their new label “Sustainable”, 100% USDA organic cotton. Think that’s it? Well, think again! American Apparel is not only known for being green, but it is also an avid advocate for human rights such as the rights for gays and immigrants, and have made these beliefs central selling points in their brand sporting sayings such as “Legalize LA” and “Legalize Gay” on many of their shirts and advertisements.

So if their philanthropic duties and environmental policies are not enough of an incentive to stop by the store, well let the clothes drag you in. Although I don’t really own anything from American Apparel, i have a lot of friends who like to dress up in neon leotards and spandex shirts and go to a club in Washington DC or wherever. It’s a little overpriced, but its a good place to get a few basics.

Age: Any age   Style: colorful, hip, 80′s inspired

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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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D.C Shopping: Urban Outfitters In Friendship Heights or Georgetown DC— For the Hip Teen

July 20, 2010 By B 4 Comments

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Another trendy store that goes along the same lines as Free People and Anthropologie is the renown Urban Outfitters located in Friendship Heights, DC and Tysons Corner Mclean, VA. Now why do I say renown you ask? Well, it’s known to be a very large store with multiple floors full of anything hip, fashionable, and sometimes, just downright strange. Unlike the other stores I have previously mentioned, the primary focus is not the décor. Well maybe it is, but its very difficult to notice any type of decoration or display when the place is overwhelmed with tons of clothes…. Clothes dangling from walls, lying on tables and hanging from racks. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not complaining. The clothes are neatly folded and what not, I just wouldn’t recommend going in there if you are the type of person to be overwhelmed by TOO much choice, and a lot of times, TOO many people.

But if you are not battling the crowds, and possibly just taking a stroll around the store, you will definitely see the uniqueness in every piece- Frills, patterns, colors, and perhaps, silly sayings cover T-shirts, dresses and pants that make the perfect outfit for seeing a local band in Washington, DC or having a relaxing lunch with a friend in Friendship Heights. And amidst all the women’s clothing, they even have a pretty substantial selection for guys… from tees to pants to canvas shoes.  And the accessories? They have tons of them… embellished rings, long gold/silver necklaces, hippy-infused buckle bags, vintage watches, patterned stockings and tights, and a bunch of headbands that are adorned with bows, flowers, or even  peacock feathers.

But enough of the clothes, Urban Outfitters is widely known for its large variety of wacky (wacky is an understatement) novelties  such as a fuzzy mustache key chain, a Buddha light, a Darth Vader alarm clock, a hamburger timer, or even a portable sewing machine to name a few. And the BOOKS! The books are always a good incentive to walk in  if you ever want to read up on Chuck Norris (The Truth about Chuck Norris: 400 Facts on the World’s Greatest Human),  Alexander McQueen (A Genius of a Generation) or perhaps, catch up on your Russian curse words (Dirty Russian: Everyday Slang) and some other “suggestive” books. Either way, I can guarantee that you will find something that catches your eye whether it is a pair of neon, high-wasted shorts, a mustache in a snow globe, or a book on 101 places you should not visit (101 Places Not to See Before You Die).

Age group: Teens   Style: Trendy, Hip, Wacky

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