Emerald City at MTV Movie Awards

Dressing for the MTV Movie Awards is never a really straight-forward situation. Its not ultra-glam like the Oscars or rock & roll like the VMAs. The Movie awards, one of the lesser watched award shows has everyone from actresses, to models, to musicians present.

British Actress Sienna Miller was right on the money in a money-green long sleeved sparkling mini-dress. The dress is from her own line Twenty8Twelve

The dress boasted a plunging-V in the back and Swarovski crystals. Sienna was definitely seen in green on the red carpet this week.

D you want to recreate the look? Head to American Apparel in Georgetown and pick up the Foil Print Nylon Spandex Micro Mesh long sleeve mini dress in Metallic Teal (below). The dress retails for $48.

Street Chic: Easter Egg Hunt

This weekend I was shopping in Georgetown and as I pillaged the sale section of Urban Outfitters this Easter egg-colored DistriCt resident caught my eye.

23-year old Kenny is an Urban Outfitters employee and was looking especially great on this bright and sunny Saturday. He made sure to play off the color palette of his buffalo plaid shirt.
With a pink G-Shock watch (below) and purple high-tops (below)

Its all in the details for our boy Kenny who describes his style as "laid back, chill, real easy".

Glad we were able to hunt down this Street Chic look!

What Do You Get an Urban Chic Girl for Her Birthday?

Today Urban Chic boutique in Georgetown is celebrating their 5th Birthday! Owners Chris and Lindsay Buscher founded the G-town location in 2004 and business has been booming! Since then they have opened two locations in Baltimore, one in Bethesda, and have one opening soon in Annapolis. All of that at just 5 years old!

5 years ago Urban Chic brought an edge to the conservative Georgetown locale by mixing some established brands with up-and-coming designers. Tonight they want to celebrate all of those who have made them such a huge success. There will be goodies and dome bubbly from 5pm-8pm. Come on out and with them a happy 5th Birthday!

1626 Wisconsin Avenue Washington, DC 20007t: (202) 338-5398

www.urbanchiconline.com

Trendspotting: Zip it Up!

If you didn't already know I LOVE Solange Knowles! Last night she performed at the House of Blues in Chicago as the special guest of British songstress Estelle and performed in the cutest zipper dress. I've noticed recently that I am seeing zipper detaling on everything from purses to dresses.

I first noticed it when I got my Essence magazine in the mail this month and noticed Halle Berry on the cover in a white strapless dress with gold zipper detailing (below).

You can get the 3.1 Phillip Lim Winding Zipper Dress that Solange wore last night at Neiman Marcus in Tyson's Corner for $895.00

This black short sleeve sheath dress with sheer overlay has dramatic winding zipper detailing creating ruffles all over.

You can also try this Mason by Michelle Mason Zipper Tank Dress from Barneys Co-op in Georgetown($264.00). This basic form fitting dress puts a contemporary spin on the "Little Black Dress" with its diagonal zipper detailing (close-up below)

Or for the frugal fashionista, try this Sweeteart front-zip dress. The satin drss with a sweetheart neckline can be found at Bebe in Pentagon City ($159.00).

Whatever your price point, make sure to zip it up this season!

The Look: Janelle Monae

I’m not sure if anyone else has noticed it, or if anyone else even cares, but this chick Janelle Monae is always wearing the same look. What is it with B-list celebrities having their looks on repeat (like our girl Dani from ANTM).

While I understand it’s a recession, but this IS getting kind of old. Nevertheless; I can’t hate…it is a pretty cute look.

Janelle rocked it last night at the Grammys...the only difference is she threw a tailored men's blazer over top...how very red carpet of you Janelle

Here she is rocking the look April 3rd, 2008 at a showcase at Blender Theater in New York

...and again at Howard University's Homecoming in 2007

...AND yet again at a performance Jan. 28th 2008 at Spotlight live NYC

Looking to achieve the look yourself? Start with a starched stark white blouse with some front detailing like this one we found at Karen Millen in Georgetown

Then add some saddle shoes, high waisted black trousers, and post earring and your ready to rock out like Janelle.

The Look for Less: Studded Pumps

At the Cusp in Georgetown these studded pumps caught my eye. These unique 3-dimensional pumps are definite must-haves for the Resort season. Made by daniblack, the shoes retail for $175.

You can achieve the same look for less by rushing down the block to Zara Georgetown as they also have a studded pump which is on sale for $39.99! 

The difference in the two shoes is that the daniblack shoe is about 2 inches taller and fully studded while the Zara shoe is studded on the toe. The Zara shoe is also a half  d'Orsay while the daniblack shoe is a full pump.

Whatever your preference and whatever your price-point, you've got to add a pair of studded pumps to your Resort shoe repertoire. 

Check out www.daniblack.com for more styles.

Shop Op: Sassanova

Great shopping opportunity at Georgetown shoe shop Sassanova. Thanks to our friends at CityShopGirl, we've got the inside scoop on an exclusive sale! Mention CityShopGirl and get 20% off the newly arrived resort shoes from now until February 15th!

The trendy boutique with its leopard carpet and pink walls carries handbags, accessories, and shoes from contemporary designers like Oscar de la Renta, Guissepe Zanotti, and Tory Burch.

Check them out at 1641 Wisconsin Ave. NW and get geared up for the season.

http://www.sassanova.com/