Step out in this summer’s trendiest shorts looking chic in lace, sequins, beading & more. Gone are the days of boring walking shorts or short shorts in a monotone colors. Add vibrant patterns, hues, texture and details such as a beading to add flare to your look. Styling Your Look: Let your shorts be the statement piece in your look. … Read More
Dresses for All Occasions: An Elegant Affair, Work & Daytime Fun
Summer dresses give you the ease of elegance by wearing simple gorgeous dresses to any event, from a summer gala, wedding, or sophisticated affair to a BBQ, beach or pool party. Look for dresses that sit and move with your body if you will be wearing them for hours. Dresses that can be dressed up or down with a simple … Read More
STYLIN’ SUMMER SUITS
Summertime is all about looking and feeling cool in your suits. Add some flair to your look and step out in these stylish looks for men. Pops of color dress up any suit, so add bolder colored ties and pocket squares in bright hues and prints. Incorporate various textures such as linen, twill, seersucker with at least two prints (stripes, … Read More
Fourth of July Fashion: Red, White & Blue Style
Show your true Patriotic Spirit this Fourth of July in these stylish looks for men and women. Put together trendy looks of red, white, and blue in fresh new ways to look fabulous no matter where you celebrate this holiday. Pair bold prints in blue & white or red & white with the contrasting color. Men’s blue and white striped … Read More
Men’s Fashion: Stylish Polka Dots
Look stylish and trendy in this season’s polka dot looks. Whether it be in a head to toe look, or wearing a polka dot shirt, pocket square or tie this trend sets you off in style. Wear varying sizes of polka dots in a look to make a stylish statement, think small polka dot shirt with large polka dot tie … Read More
BLACK & WHITE PRINTS = CHIC ALL OVER
Look crisp and modern in Black & White this summer. Pair the two neutrals together in a fresh new way by wearing an all white or all black outfit and pair it with the opposite color handbag, sunglasses, and heels. Black and White Prints are a hot trend to try. Jacquard prints, aztec, and ikat prints are the summer’s hottest … Read More
REV UP YOUR RESORT WEAR
Who doesn’t want to look fabulous on their next vacation? From your wrap to your bathing suit, look stunning in what you put on. While cut-outs and mesh have been trending in dresses, why not try it in in a one-piece bathing suit. This oozes sex appeal and shows a little skin in a daring but not over-the-top way. Cut-Outs … Read More
Men’s Casual Cool Summertime Looks
Whether you are a shorts guy or tread in pants beat the heat in this summer’s stylish looks. Dress up shorts by pairing with a linen or blended fabric button down shirt. Add a zippered cardigan or a light v-neck sweater. Leather flip flops or drivers and cool shades finish off your look. Look trendy and cool by wearing lightweight … Read More
Lights, Camera, Action…The Politics of Fashion
June 3, 2014 Svelte, LLC debuted The Politics of Fashion: D.C. Unboxed. Elaine Mensah, of Svelte, LLC began work on this film in 2012 and includes an ensemble cast from designers, media, photographers, PR, stylists, and more discussing the DC fashion industry, how the DC fashion marketplace is changing, areas of growth, and a look at DC’s retail and fashion … Read More
Re-Energize Your Wardrobe with Bold Accessories
Incorporating bold colors into your wardrobe doesn’t have to end with dresses, pants, skirts, shorts or tees. Go all-the-way and fuse vibrant patterns or colors into your footwear. Pairing your little black dress with a shoe in cobalt blue, canary yellow, emerald green or hot pink, adds an instant punch of pizzazz without being overdone. Bold colored footwear amps up … Read More