Posts by Tanya

Denim is a style staple in any form whether worn in pants, jackets, skirts or shirts, but apparel is not the only thing done right with denim.  Many don’t think of denim as an accessory.  In May, ECC posted about jean bangles by Ted Rossi.  They were then and still are perfect for casual wear [...]

ECC introduced you to DC’s Gilded Vintage in August 2011 with much anticipation of the launch of their exclusive online collection.  Well, it has arrived!  You can shop their first uber chic jewelry and accessory collection online at Etsy. Ranging from $20 to $200 you will find a sophisticated selection of earrings, necklaces and other [...]

WHY BE GREEN?  Yasmin Bowers of New Orleans helps us answer this question and provides the means in which we can follow the path to sustainable fashion.  Yasmin created YB Green® in 2009 to highlight the beauty and resilience of glass as a recyclable material and New Orleans as a city.  Collecting glass from the [...]

CARBON Boutique in DC’s Woodley Park neighborhood (2643 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC) will roll out its “green” runway this Friday, September 23, 2011 (6-8pm – show starts at 7pm) to spotlight the fall eco-collection of women’s ready to wear clothing by a.d.o. clothing and vegan shoe label, Neuaura.  The collections will appeal to the [...]

With style, subtlety can make a major statement.  Gingie Aujeanne McLeod, creator and designer of SAINTCHiC shows us how to standout, while keeping it simple in neutral colors and modest materials with her eco-chic line.  The silhouette is the statement in these pieces with soft, slouchy, sustainable fabrics that create a cool and casual shape.  [...]

Our attention turned briefly from the runway to the red carpet Sunday evening for the 63rd Emmy Awards.  This year the Emmys got graphic and I’m not talking about the sexually charged and super hilarious performance by SNL’s The Lonely Island.  I’m talking about the star’s style with so many of the women in gowns [...]

Many celebs and stars have spent the last few days viewing runways shows of the most major designers at New York Fashion Week, but the catwalk is not the only place to find fashion at the Lincoln Center.  The fashion fanatics form a stylish show of their own right outside the NYC style nucleus.  Some [...]

Be at Target (in stores or online) bright and early tomorrow to get first pick of the limited time Missoni designer line of clothing, accessories and home goods.  Starting September 13 and only through October 22 will you find the 400 piece collection filled with Missoni’s signature zigzag prints and patterns at Target stores.  You [...]