07.09.18

How To Combat Sweat (without Compromising Your Style)

If you were outside this past week, you know the humid D.C. summer has officially arrived. The question isn’t if you will sweat…it’s how much will you sweat. When I dress my clients, […]
06.11.18

BTS with a Stylist, from Initial Consult to New Looks

Last year I happily contributed our Style Consult and a mini In-Person Shopping appointment to the “You & Improved” giveaway for an Alexandria Stylebook reader to win. When the lucky winner, Elizabeth, contacted me, the first step was to […]
05.16.18

Stylebook’s Summer Loves

  School is almost out and we’ve had our first bouts heat and humidity. Summer is just around the corner and we couldn’t be more excited. Vacations, a slightly slower pace, warm evenings out […]
05.07.18

The Met Gala: A Stylist Interprets the Spectacle for Real Life

Now that the White House Correspondents’ Dinner has come and gone the true lovers of fashion look forward to the fashion event of the year, tonight’s Met Gala. Unlike the WHCD, which is a […]
04.09.18

The Spring Trends You Need To Know

As a personal stylist, I have to know what trends will be hitting the stores well before they actually do so we know what to shop for our clients. Watching what was coming […]
03.12.18

Transitioning to Spring: Wear Now and Wear Later

We have been shopping for clients the last few weeks and spring has sprung! When we shop early spring, temperatures are still cool so we focus on transitional pieces. These are “season-less” pieces […]
02.23.18

Street Style: Elizabeth Fitzsimmons

I started working with Elizabeth back in 2015. It was right before the holiday season. I remember walking into her bedroom to start her closet audit and seeing a giant, ornate frame on […]
02.12.18

Work to Night Style

In an ideal world, during the work week you’d always have a couple of hours to get ready for a night out. That way, you could relax, take your time, and make sure […]
02.09.18

Street Style: Marisa González

I met Marisa four years ago at a DC Style Factory spring style event. She had long ombrè hair with bangs, which is so hard for me to even picture now with her signature, […]
01.08.18

New Year’s Resolution: 7 Tips To Audit Your Closet

Our signature Closet Audit is the most popular service during the month of January. Getting your closet organized and humming is a great way to kick off the new year, and it can […]
12.11.17

1 Holiday Dress, Styled for 3 Holiday Events

The holiday season is upon us and that means celebratory events from casual to professional to glam will be on the agenda. Deciding what to wear should be easy and fun…no stress allowed! […]
12.04.17

The Gifts that Keep on Giving

We’ve all given and and received gifts that ended up gathering dust in someone’s closet or tossed in the donation pile. DC Style Factory‘s goal is to empower clients to shop smart, choose […]
11.06.17

Thanksgiving Day Dressing for Style *and* Comfort, from Formal Affairs to Football

The week after next Thanksgiving Day will be upon us. If you are anything like me, that means a day of unapologetic sampling of everything from turkey, potatoes, dressing, and pie. And speaking […]
10.09.17
Totally 90s

Totally 90s!

You’ve probably read all about the resurgence of the 90’s, and it really does seem like the decade was ripe for iconic fashion styles that won’t quit, from dungarees and cropped tops to slinky […]
09.11.17
Fall 2017 Fashion Trends

Fall 2017 Fashion Trends (& How To Work Them into Your Wardrobe)

It’s that time of year again! I don’t know about you, but I’m ready to feel that chill in the air. Fall is my favorite season for clothing. So many fun ways to play […]


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