Eat Your Veggies

Better to take pictures in front of this then the big wall of raw meat and ribs around the corner...

Photos by Sebastian Marin

Blouse- La Petite Marmoset, Trousers- Vintage (La Petite Marmoset), Clutch- Violet Boutique, Cuff- Velvet Lounge, Booties- Miista

I'll admit it-- I haven't been the healthiest lately. Between going out, traveling, and late night chocolate indulgences coupled with red wine (so goooood), my normal routine has taken a back seat.  They say that you are a function of your environment, and what you surround yourself with becomes your reality... so I've decided to surround myself with large pictures of fruits and vegetables!! Produce everywhere! (Like those old communist propaganda posters, except instead of wanting to exterminate capitalism, I will exterminate the Chips Ahoy in my cabinet.) My thinking is that by simply having veggies around me I will soak in nutrients through osmosis. Yes. This sounds like a plan...   

UPDATE: Only 1 day left to get your votes in for the Campus Style Challenge! Polls close tomorrow at 12 Noon ET. Vote here

February 3-Way Style Challenge: Campus Edition

For the LPM February 3-Way Style Challenge, we decided to change things up a bit-- we went to three DC area schools: Marymount University, Howard, and GW--- and picked 3 girls from each school to wear our reconstructed items. Let me tell you, we were in street style bliss! Every school had their own unique taste and put a different spin on a teal crop top, tribal shorts, and high-low colorblock dress.  Who wore it best? Vote for your favorite school in the poll at the bottom--- the winning set of girls will each receive a $25 gift certificate to La Petite Marmoset (and bragging rights in general)! Poll closes Friday at noon ET.


1) Marymount University

• Megan, Senior, Fashion Merchandising
• Carolina, Senior, Fashion Merchandising
• Meah, Senior, Fashion Merchandising

Carolina, on Marymount style: "There's two different types of people at MU: The Fashion students, and [the rest of the] students. The second you walk into a Fashion class you know that it isn't exactly your finance class. Everyone says we are 'dressed up', but we always frown and explain ...its called making an effort to confirm what you represent--Fashion." 


2) Howard University

• Brianna, Sophomore, Psychology with Political Science Minor
• Sharifa, Sophomore, Radio/TV/Film with Theatre Minor
• Alicia, Sophomore, Fashion Merchandising with Political Science Minor

Alicia, on Howard style: "eccentric. Up dated on trends but not too trendy... [everyone brings] each outfit to life with their own personal style." One girl in the lobby where I was waiting said "Everyday walking to class is like a catwalk-- you don't dare wear sweatpants!"

3) George Washington University

• Dilara, Senior, (International student from Turkey) Economics with Statistics Minor
• Veronica, Senior, Double Major in International Affairs and Political Science
• Jamila, Senior, (International student from Azerbaijan) International Affairs with History and Sociology Minor

Veronica, on GW style: "I would say it is very modern/edgy influenced by the large number of international and NYC students. You can definitely see the latest fashion trends outside of Gelman Library and most students usually look very well put together."

Photos and reconstructed pieces by La Petite Marmoset

Which school in the Style Challenge did the best overall?

"Are those real?"

Taking a much needed break!

Photos by La Petite Marmoset

I could pretend that I had the "in" at every runway show and after party, that I got a front row seat to Herve Leger and sat next to some fabulous editor, and that I was constantly snapped by the hottest magazines, but I wont--- this weekend was all about hustling! We got the chance to see Raphael Cennamo, Lorena Sarbu, Vantan Tokyo, and Lela Rose--- It was exciting to see it all happen live (we were literally breathing on the models--- I felt bad for the ones who had to stand on stage for an hour and a half!). Somehow we always ended up gravitating towards coordinating outfits-- apparently Saturday was whimsical midi skirt day.

By the way, how crazy is that Ines Figaredo skull purse? Hope those teeth aren't real...

DC takes NY part 1

We decided that Sai and Jean need their own show... they are too much! :)

Photos by Denisio Truitt and La Petite Marmoset

Top outfit: Sweater and Jacket- Vintage, Skirt- Redesigned (La Petite Marmoset), Socks and Necklace- Forever21, Booties- Miista

"Hey, who's going to New York Fashion Week?"

This simple twitter question from a few months ago led to a lively discussion thread and intense planning sessions--- never before have I seen so many DC bloggers outside of DC!  (This was a welcome change from a few months ago when I flew solo).  We had a great time snapping street style shots and networking with people in the industry--- as a whole, we were probably one of the more colorfully dressed groups among a sea of black fur and leather.

Am I saying DC is finally developing its own signature style? You betcha.