Posts by Tanya

Spring has sprung and it is time to begin building your warm weather wardrobe.  The piece with so much potential this season is yet again the maxi!  Whether you wear in the sand or on the streets, the maxi is both comfortable and versatile for any occasion at any location. Last summer, ECC posted about [...]

This Vintage Black and White Polka Dot Top will be in now and forever. The bright white polka dot print stands out on a shiny black background. Picture with bright red fitted flood pants (or any other off-the-wall colored or printed bottoms) and black patent stilettos! The shirt does not have a defined waist so feel free to create a shape by belting or tucking, but leaving loose over fitted bottoms works as well.

This Vintage Sophisticated Paisley Print Top is super chic. The Mad Men-esque top features many lady-like details including the unique side scarf at the neck, puffy shoulders and flowing sleeves with no constricting cuffs. Paisley is often viewed with a casual vibe, but is made more professional set on a soft silver backdrop. A print within a print also adds some drama to this sweet shirt. Wear with a black pencil skirt to steal the show in any setting.

This year DC celebrates 100 years of our favorite flower the Cherry Blossom!  The timing of the centennial celebration is perfect because these light pink buds represent a top trend for spring – floral.  The pastel petals will not be around long, but you can incorporate styles similar to these fashionable flowers with handbags by [...]

This Vintage Hot for Teacher Burgundy Vest is sophisticated and at the same time super sultry. The only reason I describe as “Hot for Teacher” is because every time I look at it I picture a school teacher with hair up in a bun in thick-framed glasses wearing over a crisp white button-up and pencil skirt, medium width belt at the waist and stilettos. Completely appropriate for the classroom, but uber hot because of how perfectly it is put together. This same idea can translate to any office setting as well. I also love a vest all by itself for casual wear. The vest – just the vest – on top with dark denim trousers or flares – both sexy as separates, but better together.

This Vintage Burnt Orange Cardi is beautiful for all seasons. It is the perfect transition out of the thick, heavy sweaters of winter, while keeping you covered and comfortable in the still changing temps. While this cardi will work now over any ensemble as a light cover-up, don’t forget you can layer later when the fall and winter weather arrives. The warm hue and ribbed texture give this cardi a rich look and the adorable gold and orange buttons are a sophisticated accent to an already chic piece.

What you wear should express who you are to everyone you do and don’t know.  Designer Dareen Hakim has combined her love of forward fashion and her Lebanese culture to create a line of handbags that literally allows you to introduce yourself without saying a word. Dareen Hakim’s 2012 collection supplies fashionistas with sophisticated handbags [...]

The second Tuesday of the month can never come soon enough!  The always anticipated Suited For Change (1000 Vermont Avenue NW Suite 420, Washington DC 20005) DC Insider Fashion Sale is on again next week (Tuesday, March 13 from 4-7pm) with a special St. Patty’s Day twist and guest Men’s Fit. On the second Tuesday [...]