When Jenn showed up to work recently with Anthropologie’s gorgeous Prohibition Bangle of colorful silk flowers dangling on her wrist, I was instantly jealous. It’s a gorgeously eye-catching piece — truly, the picture doesn’t even do it justice — and it immediately added this pretty, whimsical touch to her outfit. It took all my willpower [...]

Move over, Gladiator. While the buckle-y sandals are still going strong, style savants have moved over to a strappier, slightly different option: the huarache. Sure, most folks won’t be able to distinguish the traditional Mexican-inspired sandal (pronounced “her-ah-chee”) from its Roman-esque brethren, but we can. Shopbop.com has a great selection, including the ones above.
Which are [...]

Approximately one half of your FW blogging team is totally on board with the resurgence of chambray this season. (I believe the other half said something to the effect of, “No way. Can’t do it. Absolutely not.”) I suppose it’s a matter of opinion, but there’s something about the super-soft, not-quite-denim fabric that feels so [...]

BergdorfGoodman.com has really ramped up their online offerings lately. The newest jewel to hit their e-store: the latest Jason Wu designs. Such gorgeous, femme shapes (that draped tulip-style skirt will be *everywhere* this fall) and very Michelle-worthy, don’t you think? —Betsy Lowther

I’m on a very focused fashion quest at the moment. The object of my affection: strappy, tan platform sandals. I love how they instantly lend a summery feel to a little black dress or add some boho glam to a simple sundress. The problem? There are so many options out there, it’s hard to pick [...]

If a really hip Art Nouveau babe time-traveled into the not-so-distant future, she’d probably be wearing the elegant, edgy silver and gemstone necklaces and earrings of Germany’s Alexandra Bahlmann. A show of the vaguely steampunky stuff opened Friday at Georgetown’s Jewelers’werk Galerie (3319 Cadys Alley NW; 202-337-3319) and continues through June 4.
Many of Bahlmann’s [...]

Forget Paris — this weekend D.C. has so many stylish events, we’re 
expecting a high-heel hangover by Monday. Bethesda Row’s Front Row event 
draws “Project Runway” alum Christian Siriano (above) and other sartorial 
types with a fashion show of summery clothes (tonight at 7:30 on 
Bethesda Lane); a DVF trunk show at Urban Chic (tonight [...]

Stella McCartney’s exclusive capsule collection for Net-a-Porter.com is equal parts whimsy and wearability, the kind of light, airy pieces I’m loving for spring. But my favorite, far and away, is this draped silk jersey cloud-print dress ($2,245). Love the pretty, playful pattern; the blousy bodice, the daytime-meets-cocktail shape. Note to self: Time to transfer Louboutin [...]

We apologize for our unexpectedly long absence! FW HQ has been buzzing this past week as we put together our June issue — and on top of that, Jenn and the team in D.C. were busy slogging their way through some posh polo parties, while I took myself down to Nashville for a long weekend [...]