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N'ont pas peur de printemps est proche ... Que vous porter?

Have no fear Spring is near...What shall ye wear?

DKNY 2012

What accessories will embellish your beauty ?

Oh and hand bags and clutches....YOU NEED ARM CANDY DARLING!

Prada 2012

Color blocking perhaps.....

nannette leopore 2012

N'ont pas peur de printemps est proche ... Que vous porter?

Go from Drab, to Fab...Viva la Vintage

What I believe is one of the worst dressed cities in the world actually has the coolest boutiques and vintage stores. So what's the deal DC? Could it be that the district is so transient, but wait, that should make the fashion here better shouldn't it? Almost everyone in the District is from somewhere else, but are we recruiting the worse dressed from every city? Certainly I'm excluding myself. LOL. If any DC native is offended tough cookies ! Because even local store owners agree the city's wardrobe needs a major makeover. Why travel to New York to shop when store owners like Cathy from Meeps have everything you need.

What can be more inspiring then owning great pieces of vintage clothing for less then $36.00 a piece? While exploring DC, I ventured to Adams Morgan and stumbled upon Meeps. Meeps is a cool, artsy vintage boutique with awesome vintage and couture accessories and statement pieces! I left the store with 4 pieces, and spent less than $100.00. Whats even greater than the fashion and prices are the sizes. Ladies if you are curvy like I am, you may want to stop by!!! For dapper vintage pieces from local designers don't forget that the grass isn't always greener on the other side, keep it local, keep it fabulous, get your vintage clothes from Meeps and revamp and REVIVE the fashion of Washington D.C.

                                 2104 18th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009

                                                           (202) 265-6546

Whispers from the fashionista's

Having friends in the fashion industry keeps me on the "up and up" on the latest trends, colors and must have items of the year. My close fashionista friend Betty who frequents Europe and designs for the stars whispered in my ear and said "Patti, pastel shades, sea greens, tangerines and turquoise inspired blues will be the colors this year" That's what I call "G14 classified information" (in my Chris Tucker voice). What's a secret if you can't share it? Ladies get your fashion game up this upcoming season. Color block, accessorize, mix and match and yes invest in a signature Celine bag. My advice to the fabulously challenged is to purchase classic pieces, make wise decisions, purchase great quality items and save yourself money at the end. You will never go wrong if you go for quality opposed to quantity. Think about what colors you like most, and make them yours. I hope you are as excited as I am about the weather warming up and everyone showing off their sense of style, character, and personality through their everyday wear! May the fashion forces be with you! Rip the runway, subway station, the block and church pews my friends.

http://www.celine.com/

Tory Burch Suzi Straw Clutch Retail $395.00

American Apparel cork watch
Retail $38.00

Giuseppe Zanotti

Suede Colorblock Sandals: Blue

Giuseppe Zanotti, season after season masters a collection of breathtakingly beautiful shoes which always exhibits the quality of craftsmanship worthy of an artist. His shoe "sculptures" are divine. These sandals are colorblocked to perfection with a swirling of suede straps which overlap and weave together, shaping geometric cutouts. Adjustable-buckled ankle strap. A double stacked 1 1/2" platform and a 6" heel for added height. In a mix of blue suede that transitions from royal to turquoise. Retail $1,150.00

Exactly who is Ms. Kippish

Being from South Florida it is only appropriate that I highlight this cities up and coming shakers and movers. With that being said, I would like to introduce you to Sasha "Ms. Kippish" Revolus. Ms.Kippish is an entrepreneur, wardrobe designer, hairstylist, fashionista, and just your modern day renaissance woman. At the tender age of 23, this young lady defines the term "fierce." Her expertise in commanding visions for video shoots, and music videos is complimented amongst her clients and her peers. Kipp isn't the young wet behind the ears intern, that walks around the set unnoticed. SHE IS THE SET. Having the pleasure of knowing her professionally and personally, I too have Ms. Kippish fever as I await my custom made dresses and shoes, to rock at Liv on Sundays like all her other loyal clients. Ms. Kippish is also the designer of the highly anticipated fashion line called "LVER." I know you thought your favorite designer was Roberto Cavalli, or maybe even Chanel, but that may change. So exactly who is Ms. Kippish?....yeah I thought that was a stupid question too.

-P

For more information about Ms. Kippish

 follow on twitter @mskippish 

visit her websites:

 http://www.Mskippish.com

www.DuctTapeandDiamonds.com

In the name of FASHION.....

"I'm looking for love. Real love. Ridiculous, inconvenient, consuming, can't-live-without-each-other love. And I don't think that love is here in this expensive suite in this lovely hotel in Paris".

- Carrie bradshaw