Oscar de la Grouch...

  Definitely forgot to take my keys off my wrist for this photo

Photos by Ashley Turchin

Pleated Maxi Skirt- Vintage (La Petite Marmoset), Tank- Vintage Destroyed T, Clutch- Vintage (La Petite Marmoset -here-), Sandals- Steve Madden, Spike Bracelet- c/o She's Unique, Glasses- Rayban

... that's what my answer will be when someone asks me who this skirt is by---- doesn't it kind of look like a shiny aluminum trashcan magically converted into a skirt? Oscar is the original up-cycler :) Wonder if he needs a PR girl.

Hope to see many of you at the grand opening party tonight! We are almost near capacity--- send your last minute RSVPs to info@lapetitemarmoset.com by 1pm.

Food Attack Friday

 Food that can follow you is equally exciting and dangerous.

Photos by Ashley Turchin

Dress- Vintage (La Petite Marmoset -here-), Bag- Violet Boutique, Accessories- Colombia, Sandals- Franco Sarto, Sunnies- Forever21

A few months ago on my birthday, I was walking down a relatively deserted street when I noticed a cupcake truck parked in front of me (*cue angelic music*).  I told myself to stay strong--- plenty of cake was coming later!  I brisked past with my head held high, feeling triumphant--- that is until the truck decided to sneak forward a few feet. (*cue doomed music*)  I looked back and the truck was parked once again. It must be my imagination! I thought as I picked up the pace... and then it moved again!  We continued this game of cat and mouse a few more times until I could resist no longer---- I finally gave in to a red velvet temptress.  Food truck: 1, Katherine: 0

So Friday, when I went to visit Ashley for lunch, you can imagine my panic when I saw at least 20 of these bad boys congregated around Farragut Square (like lions waiting to pounce on gazelles at the watering hole)  Kabobs, smoothies, milk and cookies, meat pies, tacos, pb & J, paninis---- you name it and someone has figured out a way to sell it on wheels.  So many choices... ahhh!!

UPDATE:

1) You are invited to our grand opening party this Thursday, June 7th at the LPM Showroom in Columbia Heights! Sponsored by Black Dot Vodka, Red Rocks Pizzeria and Sticky Fingers Bakery--- Space is limited RSVP to info@lapetitemarmoset.com

2) Ana Buitrago has released the details for the Flawless Face Workshop that will be held at the Showroom on Saturday, June 23rd (along with this pretty sweet video preview)

Psychedelic

Staring intensely at this shirt = a safe alternative to psychoactive drugs

Photos by Ashley Turchin

Shirt and Skirt- Vintage (La Petite Marmoset), Clutch- Aldo, Platforms- Joe's (via Solestruck)

I have previously expressed my love of all clothes that make you look like you are on a 70's groove-tastic drug trip---- this shirt belongs to that family! It's like someone had an intense oil paint spill all over an oxford blouse--- when I spill things (which is often) they don't look nearly as pretty!  You don't even want to see what the showroom looks like on days we dye denim... 

Just started biking around DC! Still getting the hang of not riding super awkwardly :p

People Who Make Me Feel Pretty (and not like a dirty hippie)

Rarely do I talk about hair/beauty tips on this blog--- This is mainly because I have none! I don't know the first thing about products, up-dos, or "beating faces." (I can never feel totally comfortable using that phrase to describe makeup application)  In all the hustle and bustle of the last few months I let my hair reach astronomical split-end lengths (my split ends had split ends!) and pretty much stopped wearing makeup... I decided it was time for a little Marmoset TLC.  

Enter makeup maven Ana Buitrago:

 She held a mini workshop this past Saturday as a preview of her makeup seminar coming up on June 23 at the LPM Showroom---- one of the things I loved was that she taught us how to do looks and we applied all the makeup ourselves! They say if you teach a man to fish...

 ... Voila! I now feel empowered to try some tricks on my own without fear of making myself look like a street-walker :)

Then yesterday I paid a visit to our good friend and stylist Nadine from PR at Partners:

 

She lopped off a good 4 inches of my out-of-control mane, gave me some long relaxed layers and worked some braid magic--- I kind of want her to follow me around and play with my hair everyday!

Starting June 23, we are going to be hosting Saturday beauty workshops at the showroom featuring the best in the business--- everything from makeup to skin to hair (and even DIY nail art)---- more details coming soon!

 

Cafeteria Chic

Tippin' on everything!

Photos by Charlyndria Horton 

Blazer, Top, Collar tips, shorts, and bag- (all vintage) La Petite Marmoset, Sunnies and ring- Forever21, Peep-toes- Sam Edelman (via Solestruck Shoes)

So you think you've spotted your long lost Minnie Mouse lunch tote from kindergarten? Wrong--- this is uber exclusive vintage neon navajo print! Okay, so maybe I am still repressing anger/embarrassment from having been stuck with a purple Barney & Friends box---you will not pry this beautifully ugly Disney bag from my hands!  It's literally the perfect size for a macbook.

This totally justifies its use in everyday adult life :)

Invisibility Romper

"Aww, thanks mural, you are too kind!" ;)

Photos by Carlis Sanchez of Spicy Candy DC

Romper and belt - La Petite Marmoset (vintage), Platforms- Jeffrey Campbell, Neon colorblock bag- Violet Boutique

This post could also be titled "Chameleon Onesie" or "Natural Pleats vs. Extreme Cameltoe"---- either way, this romper is perfect for blending into bright neighborhood murals (kind of like those tourist trap statue people!). What would you do if you were walking down the street and I popped out of a wall next to you? 

a) Gasp

b) Give me a high-five

c) Numero dos your pantalones

d) Be plagued by nightmares

e) all of the above

Leave your answer in the comments :)

When You Gotta Go...

The 3 faces of disgust.

Photos by Laura Zucker

Blazer- Banana Republic, Shirt- La Petite Marmoset, Shorts-c/o Bebe, Pumps- Cooperative (via UO), Jewelry- Random

I love that there are lots of colorfully painted brick walls in the neighborhood close to our new showroom--- perfect for outfit posts!  What you don't see in these photos, however, is the drunk old man peeing in public 10 feet away from me in broad daylight...Yes...who then he grumbled at us for "not having any darn privacy around here."  (Laura, the intern from All Things Fashion DC was there taking photos of the new spot and I dragged her outside to take blog pics--- we definitely had a bonding moment) Let's add that to the list of crazy-things-that-happen-whilst-blogging.  

On a side note, I am in love with these shorts! They are perfect for print mixing--- and a nice break from floral-on-floral :)