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After-Work Political Mixer Look

It’s a question all of us have to answer especially in a city like DC, or anyone who dares to brave the next nine months of election hoopla. I love this look because it’s not too dressy or over-the-top but also not too casual (the kiss of death!). It takes basic black and adds a bit [...]

Weekend Chic Outfit

My overall style is “edgy, feminine, casual chic” ~ I’m always looking for that something cool that will create a bit of interest (or make me smile when I see it) and keeps me showing a feminine line without being overdone. This look does that for me {this looks says I’m low-profile but ready for [...]

New Year’s Resolution #1: Get Organized

Moda Operandi is featuring Phillip Lim’s 31 Hour Bag Collection. While not available for sale in the stores yet, we have access to this sumptuous red and black leather bag for the “modern woman on the go who needs more than 24 hours in her day.“ This bag includes a cosmetic clutch, a portfolio, a tote, [...]

Holiday Accessorizing

We’ve got you covered when it comes to finishing off your Holiday look! Every fabulous outfit needs those small details to make it pop and while you could search and find accessories specifically for each look, an easy solution is a coordinated finish that can go with any outfit. Our favorite is the metallic! Neutral-tones: [...]

Six Under $20

Whether they’re ‘stocking stuffers’ or gifts, here are a few last minute gift ideas for him or her. The Gospel According to Coco Chanel ~ $13.57 Drymax men’s dress socks ~ $8.99 Stephanie Johnson petite cosmetic bag ~ $16.50 Nine West convertible, fingerless gloves ~ $20 Stila all day waterproof eyeliner ~ $20 Deborah Lippman Stormy Weather nail polish ~ $16 [...]

Double Duty Clutch

Leopard print is wonderfully versatile and a clutch is the essential every lady needs these days…..wait, along with something to carry her e-reader in! Lodis has created the Siren E-reader Envelope which fits the Kindle, Kobo, nook, Sony reader and a few others. The bonus is it doubles as a fabulous clutch, and comes in [...]

instant gratification

Ivanka Trump “Crystal” satchel (in bordeaux; also in sand, black, brown) great for a dinner party slightly retro but 100% ladylike elegant and easy priced for instant gratification at $95

6 Things We Want to Share This Week…

Daphne Guinness, heiress, fashion iconoclast and philanthropist, has teamed up with MAC Cosmetics to create a collection of lipsticks and lacquers that is due out December 26th. The collection will include items such as nail lacquer in Blueblood and Pro longwear lipcreme in Approaching Storm. Consuelo Castiglioni, the founder and creative director of Marni (the [...]

Best Holiday Booty Under $100

Giving gifts is fun and there’s no better time than around the Holidays when everyone is cheery (and it’s usually reciprocated)! The average American spends around $935 during the Holidays, so if you’ve got a big family then this gift guide of items under $100 is for you! [...]