Designer Spotlight: Undressing with Jean Yu Lingerie

Korean-American Jean Yu knew what she wanted to do for a living. She took to fashion design with a quickness. She created her first line of jeans at age 22.

Her intention is to design something that will arouse your sensuality. While she is renown for her dresses (RTW and bridal), her lingerie lines speaks to me. I adore lingerie. There is a special feeling you have as a woman when you wear beautiful lingerie under your power suit. You feel a little naughty.

So I totally love this line of lingerie. I was startled by the models in these pictures. It would have been a little more convincing if she would have taken the Victoria's Secret approach to lingerie models, but each piece of lingerie bearing her name is simply breathtaking. I could not decide on a favorite. See here entire clothing and lingerie collection on her web site.

Deal of the Day: Cropped Look @ Delia's

This adorable black cropped Ashlee jacket is available at Delia's for $19.99.

DMV Fashionista Event: A Fresh! Fall

DMV Fashionistas, get your shop on tomorrow at Fresh! Boutique, 1209 Potomac St., NW (between N M St & N Prospect St). Drop in between 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm to buy cute clothes while drinking FREE Mimosas.

Special Sale: Buy one dress, get the second one for 19.00!!

Come savor the last moments of summer with free mimosas while shopping for an awesome new fall dress!

Fresh! is a unique boutique in the heart of Georgetown that has chic
urban pieces at a price that you can actually afford. From the perfect
dress for that end of summer barbecue to the perfect work to evening
tote, Fresh! has something for everyone.

Come to Fresh! for delicious mimosa's and bagels and even more
delicious deals. On August 30th Fresh! will be offering a killer deal:
Buy any dress in the store and get the second dress for only $19.00!!
Bring a friend, find a dress and walk away with enough money to get a
cocktail in your cute new dress!

What I Want Now: Irresistable Mod Leather Jacket @ Ted Baker

I am on the hunt for a fab leather jacket and the Marilan leather jacket with its modern oversized collar is a strong contender. Get it at Ted Baker.

Deal of the Day: Spiewak Wool Coat Before Fall

Get in on this deal on a fab wool coat before the fall weather sets in. Spiewak's Bishop Coat @ Tobi for $56.00.

Links à la Mode: Playing Dress Up

Playing Dress Up

Edited by Jordana

I’m in the process of moving to New York City, just in time for Fashion Week, which kicks off in two weeks. In browsing through all the link submissions this week, I couldn’t help but tie it all back to one very important question lingering on my mind – what the heck am I going to wear? This week’s round-up speaks to the art of ”getting dressed.” We have inspiration posts from Cake not Coke and Style on the Street, style how-to’s from Denim Debutante (she was also quoted in the WSJ this week, here!) and The Coveted, and a variety of interviews. One of my favorites was Prom Mafia’s DIY for converting your boyfriend’s tee into a tunic – love it!

For those plannig to attend fashion week, make sure you RSVP for the IFB Dress Up Soiree and panel discussion on evolving influence! Special thanks to Moxsie and Microsoft Windows phones for their support!

Links à la Mode : August 27th

• 39th and Broadway: Are You a Fashion Sellout?


• Brick My Lane: Interview with Fee Doran, aka Mrs Jones – the woman behind Oxfam DIY and that famous white catsuit.


• Cake not Coke: Vanity Fair Setpember ‘09 Toujours Couture - A Stitch in Time.


• Chicago Style: Interview with Monica Dimperio, of the Chicago street style blog The MidWasteland


• Clutch 22: Exclusive scoop on Seattle indie greentrepreneurs – Sara Seumae of SPUN Clothing collaborates with Tara Smith of Revival Ink (plus a contest)


• Denim Debutante: The reasons you should love Rich & Skinny denim, along with tips for the three best cuts and how to wear them


• Dramatis Personae: Unveiling the feminine fashion stylings of independent designer Claire la Faye…


• Dream Sequins: Shoptalk with Cherie of online vintage marketplace Shrimpton Couture, which collaborates with emerging designers


• Fashion Pulse: Check out the new trend in leggings, by way of geometric prints and loads of grey!


• Independent Fashion Bloggers : Dress UP for NYFW


• Prom Mafia: Raid your boyfriend’s closet: How to turn his t-shirts into cute girly tunics


• Retro Chick: What happens at a Burlesque Lesson?


• Saved for Best: Girls on Film – A celebration and run down of the best-dressed films


• Shop Fair: Top 5 obstacles fair trade and “green” fashion labels have to overcome to be more successful


• Style on the Street: Three photoshoots inspiring trends for the next season


• Style Symmetry: The Symmetry Seven with Rhiannon of Liebemarlene Vintage


• Sweet Fuzz: Rustic Elegance - independent fashion designer Dace’s beautiful Fall line


• The Coveted: Charlotte Russe Review – Mixing in Fast Fashion


• The Demoiselles: Shopping for your body type is hard enough without a recession; shopping on the cheap is even harder

What I Want Now: Calf Hair Nine West Platform Shoes

I'm so loving these calf-hair platform lovelies by Nine West @ Endless.com

Deal of the Day: It's All About the Metallic Glam - Metallic Linen Coat @ Spiegel

This is a great fall goodie that will totally dress up your outfit. Get this metallic linen coat at Spiegel.com for $69.00.

Deal of the Day: Flower Beret @ Charlotte Russe

Totally lovin' this cute flower beret. It's a steal at $12.99 @ Charlotte Russe

What To Wear To Work: Donald J Pliner Booties Kick It Up A Notch

With Donald J Pliner booties and a fab Elsa Peretti pendant necklace headlining this fab work outfit, you can not miss.

From top to bottom: Floral Blouse, Gap, $49.50; Sevillana Pendant Necklace, Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co, $195; Kimichi Blue Purple Ruffled Sweater, Urban Outfitters, $49.50; Tweed Crop Pants, Anthropologie, $88.00; Red Patent Purse, Lux de Ville, Plasticland, $64.00; Dara booties, Donald J Pliner, $335.00

What To Wear On A Date: Bring Jessica Simpson With You

Here's your hot date outfit for the week. Make his eyeballs pop out of his head.

From top to bottom: Green Bombshell Dress, BB Dakota @ Plasticland, $69.00; Gold Bangle and Necklace, Teong Kay @ Rumor, $132.00; Decade hobo bag, Jessica Simpson, $118.00; Sexy Taupe Suede Shoes, Elizabeth and James @ Piperlime, $365.00

Finding The Little Gems Fashion Challenge: What's Good @ Express.com

I decided to create a weekly post where I challenge myself to find fashionable pieces at stores where I would not normally shop. This week's fashion challenge is at Express.com. The only thing that I have ever bought out of Express was a pair of plaid capri pants that I still own. Other than that, I do not shop there. Nothing personal. I never seem to find anything that I would find fashionable there. So after perusing their site for about thirty minutes, here are some stylish goodies that I discovered:


Faux Snakeskin Bangle, $24.50
I love this bangle. It is so chic and totally on trend. The price is so right.



Zelda Skinny Jeans, $59.50
I swear by my Old Navy jeans. I have big curvy hips and thighs, so their jeans hit the mark for me. But I am always willing to try a new pair and I love the look of these jeans. I normally would buy a dark wash but I would venture to buy this lighter wash.



Sculpted Silver Necklace, $29.50
I am such a sucker for jewelry. I especially love chunky jewelry. It is the perfect companion to a plain white shirt or tee.



Purple Ruched Voile Shirt, $39.50
I like the color and the ruching of this shirt. It would look great with a simple pair of jeans and flat sandals.



Ombre Faux Croc Belt, $39.50
This belt has the most amazing blue color! I love it. It is the perfect width, too. I could wear this belt with so many things.



Wool Military Coat, $168.00
Even though I just can't make myself think about the winter, I am totally feeling this military style wool coat. It's sexy to me. Black is always in style.



Faux Snakeskin Flats, $39.50
These flats are so cute. I am a big sucker for snakeskin, faux or real. It doesn't matter to me. I wear snakeskin as if it were a neutral! It goes with a little bit of everything. Mix it up.



Cap Sleeve Dress, $69.50
This dress is so simple and elegant. Wear it with minimal accessories for work. Then add a great piece of statement jewelry, black tights, and black open-toe boots and you have a quick evening outfit.

Deal of the Day: Trendy Studded Beauty @ Spring Shoes

Looking to score a few trends as the summer winds down? Check out the Molden sandal by Spring Shoes (an Aldo Shoes brand) for $29.98.

Deal of the Day: Statement Necklace @ Spiegel

This multi-colored stone necklace is so beautiful. I have to have it. It's $34 @ Spiegel.

Deal of the Day: Baker's Shoes

Today's fab deal is this lovely oversized clutch featuring floral appliques for $49.95 @ Baker's Shoes.

What I Want Now: The Edie Tote by thirtyfour

For $300, I can add this gorgeous croc tote to my mountain of handbags. Sigh. Get it at thirtyfour

What I Want Now: Earrings by Steve Sasco Designs

These are sexy. Perfect for hitting the town for the night. By Steve Sasco Designs.

What I Want Now: Lanvin Two-Tone Boots

I so totally adore Lanvin. It my favorite design house of all time. So I really am loving these fab Lanvin two-tone boots available @ Shop Zoe

Deal of the Day: Buckled Boots by Nine West

These fab buckled open-toe boots by Nine West are $29.99 @ 6 pm.

Designer Spotlight: Hetty Rose Bespoke Shoes

Without a doubt, I love shoes. I love shoes more than so many things. So the idea of shoes made especially for me, makes me so giddy. The Hetty Rose label makes bespoke shoes.

Hetty Rose is the brainchild of Henrietta Rose Samuels. Samuels graduated from the London College of Fashion with a degree in Footwear Design & Development (Cordwainers). She studied for one year under the great footwear designer Georgina Goodman. She further honed her craft by working in London and Italy for handmade shoe companies.

The thought process: Hetty Rose "is based on a theory of re-using and re-working vintage materials in a creative and sustainable way, hand making gorgeous, feminine shoes to fit." Using primarily vintage Japanese kimono fabrics, a Hetty Rose original is born. Samuels selects the most interesting fabrics to work with to ensure that your prized possession is truly a one-of-a-kind design. The designs are very modern even though the styling is vintage. The two things that I love to see combined: modern and vintage = modern vintage. Love it.

Here are some of my favorite designs from her collection: