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Week in Review: Vol. 14

August 19, 2016 Julien Garman

Ice cream yumminess from our trip last weekend to Rocky Point Creamery

Happy Friday, friends!!

These past few weeks have been crazy busy but there’s SO MANY fun things I want to share with you!

Where to start?! Well, I decided that I’ll be attending New York Fashion Week this fall! This will be a first for me, and I literally can’t sleep I’m so excited. I’ll be collaborating with a number of brands, including Rent the Runway, Collabz, and more during the trip so I can bring you a first-hand honest look at what Fashion Week is like!

I’m also working on a SUPER fun campaign with Mosaic District that I can’t wait to share more about! Let’s just say that if you visit Mosaic in the next few weeks, you’ll see a very familiar face ;)

I took major advantage of the M.Gemi shoe sale a couple weeks ago. I bought some short boots (sold out), but I recently borrowed THESE from a friend and they are the most comfortable shoes I may have ever put on. You can shop my personal M.Gemi picks on their website!

If you’re into coffee, my friend and kick-you-know-what photographer Erin is taking over the Vigilante instagram page! Be sure to check it out, and if you like acai bowls, Vig makes a MEAN ONE.

Last week, I finally got a chance to use one of Breather’s DC spaces. What is Breather? It’s basically a beautiful office room with a couch, small conference table, mirrors, and books (with tons of natural light) that you can use to relax, have a meeting or in our case, shoot some photos for the blog! We rented out their 1003 K St., NW space and LOVED it. 

Remember this chambray top I wore earlier this Spring? It’s on MAJOR sale right now for only $38 (from $78!) 

The Rent the Runway clearance sale just did their final price drops and GUYS IT’S GOOD. You can shop my favorite picks or just head straight there yourselves.

Speaking of Rent the Runway, I’m working with them on a fun collaboration for Diner en Blanc! If you’re not familiar, check out last year’s post on it! It’s basically DC’s largest secret dinner party. Not even attendees know the location until right before the dinner starts. You dress TO THE NINES in all white - the fancier the better. It’s all very exciting. I rented one of these gorgeous dresses from Rent the Runway for the event. Stay tuned to figure out which one I chose! And in August, they’re offering FREE appointments with a stylist (usually $25), so if you have any events you want help choosing an outfit for, be sure to head in next week! I had Sam help me and she was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G.

Last week, we celebrated the launch of the Commuter backpack from Everlane at Maketto and had such a blast. I wore this everlane long sleeved tee (rolled up as far as it would go) and my favorite everlane loafers (now they come in SO MANY colors!)

Sunday I attended a sunrise yoga class at The Embassy Row Hotel rooftop! I've never done a class on a rooftop before and it was a game changer. SO MUCH FUN. They’ll be offering classes for the rest of summer, so if you’re looking for a great way to kickstart your weekend,, definitely check it out!

Want something super unproductive to do this weekend that you won’t regret? We are in over our heads in obsession with Stranger Things, a netflix show that I FOR SURE wouldn’t recommend watching at night by yourselves. We’re HOOKED.

Lastly, I was featured in the Shopping Links Blog for being an emerging blogger to watch! You can read my interview with them here!

Here are some posts you may have missed this week:
The prettiest off-the-shoulder dress I wore out to brunch in NYC
That one time a Rolls Royce photobombed my shoot (or was it the other way around?)
Pretending I'm French in this buttercup number
The bohemian blouse I've worn approximately 10,000 times since I've bought it

Have a great weekend!


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Rent the Runway Clearance Sale

August 18, 2016 Julien Garman

Friends - the Rent the Runway clearance sale has arrived and IT IS GOOD. Very, very good. 

Over the years, I've collected a number of pieces from the sale - from this Ellery dress to this Clare V clutch, they've easily become one of my favorite sales to stalk. 

They've just marked down a TON OF ITEMS (up to 90% off!) so I wanted to go through and share my most favorite finds with you! Check them out below or head straight over to the sale!

In Sales Tags Rent the RUnway, Rent the Runway Clearance sale
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Off-the-Shoulder Dress in New York

August 18, 2016 Julien Garman

Photos by Erin Krespan

• SHOP THE LOOK •

As I gear up for intense planning for our trip to NY for Fashion Week, I’m reminded of my last trip to the city of lights with my friend, Erin. With only a mere 24 hours in SoHo, we took full advantage of hitting up every great brunch spot, coffee shop and boutique we could.

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Saturday morning we got an early start and decided to visit The Butcher’s Daughter! Needless to say, it was epic. I had the avocado toast (typical) and Erin got the brioche french toast (much of which I ate as well!)

We sat out on the patio and spent the morning people watching (one of my favorite pastimes, in case you were wondering.) And you know what I realized while we sat there? People in New York REALLY care about style. It made me feel right at home in my MLM Label dress that I found on Wylie Grey (one of my favorite online shops that curates the perfect selection with cool Cali girl vibes.)

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I paired the dress with simple sandals I had made in Positano on our honeymoon and the latest jewelry from Sophie Blake’s Illusionist collection. 

It was the perfect morning indeed.

Wearing MLM Label dress via Wylie Grey (in shell pink), handmade sandals (similar for $30!), Sophie Blake earrings and bracelet, Cuyana bag, Ray-bans.


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Buttercup

August 15, 2016 Julien Garman

When I first spotted this dress, I had all the feels. The flutter sleeves, the ruffled skirt, I had to have it. Just in time for summer, it’s accompanied me on many occasions.

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I first wore it to church for a test run the day after I got it in the mail. It was - by far - the most popular dress I’ve worn to date. I definitely don’t get the same “Oh I love your dress SO MUCH” reaction when I wear my jeans and a blouse that’s for sure.

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A week later, I wore it to work. I got complimented on everything from the cute seersucker detailing to the waffled fabric. While I initially thought this felt very high-fashion, the thing that was said most was how FRENCH it looked. And if you know me, you know that I take every opportunity I can to look as French as possible.

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And then - for this shoot. After watching THE ENTIRE SEASON of Stranger Things (my favorite show of the year thus far) I was feeling like I had wasted my entire weekend. (Anyone been there, done that?! Please tell me you have and I’m not the only one!) So I threw on some makeup, doused my hair in dry shampoo, and threw on this dress to shoot with only minutes to spare before it started to rain. Luckily, my Instagram hubby was up for the task and we shot this look in under 5 minutes. Ah, the glamorous world of blogging. Gotta love it.

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You can find this dress on one of my favorite indie-designer websites, iSTYLEUP. It’s easily one of my favorite spots to shop for unique pieces online. I have these shoes as well as these sunglasses. If you’re looking for something fun for an upcoming event! Where are some of your favorite spots to shop online?

Wearing No. 15 Concept dress via iSTYLEUP c/o, GAP scarf (similar), Clare V. clutch, Banana Republic sandals, Sophie Blake bracelet and earrings in rose gold, Kapten & Son watch c/o.

In Fashion Tags iSTYLEUP, Banana Republic, #itsbanana, yellow dress, GAP scarf, Clare V
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Red Marissa Webb Dress

August 11, 2016 Julien Garman

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Each season, I always seem to find a color I love. Last season, I couldn’t get enough blush in my life. And while that’s still the case, this season, I have a thing for R E D.

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I rented this insanely gorgeous dress Marissa Webb from Rent the Runway for my last vacation at the beach and I shed legitimate tears when I sent it back. It’s the softest silk, perfect fit, modest with a bit of side leg action, and basically everything I could want in a dress. 

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And with New York Fashion week only a month away, I’ve already started creating a folder for the looks I want to take with me. Because let’s be honest - I’d much rather have Rent the Runway deliver looks straight to my hotel door than trying to lug all my clothing from DC to NYC. 

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I mean - can we talk about how amazing that is just for a moment? Let me give you an example…earlier this week I met up with Lauren Louise to shoot a look for the DC Wedding Collective. I was SO excited to shoot another red silk dress, but when I got to the site and unpacked my garment bag, the dress had fallen off the hanger, into the bag and was COMPLETELY wrinkled. 

Not only was it severely embarrassing, but unprofessional. With no steamer on hand, what’s a girl to do? Luckily, only the bottom was wrinkled, so I threw on my trousers that I’d worn to work to create a more casual wedding look. If anyone asks, TROUSERS are the NEW THING in weddings, ok? ;)

I can laugh about it now, but it was horrifying at the time. That’s just one of the many reasons I love using Rent the Runway for events, shoots and vacations. This dress arrived in perfect condition so I could easily throw it on for dinner without fusing with the iron.

Check out some of the pieces I’ve been eying below from Rent the Runway below and be sure to check out the Rent the Runway Clearance Sale!

Wearing Marissa Webb dress and Loeffler Randall bag via Rent the Runway, Sophie Blake necklace and Finding Ferdinand lip kit

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