Here, Tanya, one of our stylists from Tysons Corner, models a black and burgundy sweater dress by 3.1 Philip Lim ($495) and the designer’s brown leather trim clutch with a yellow pony insert. She completes the look with a red and yellow Marc by Marc Jacobs necklace ($78) and matching shoes by Sergio Rossi ($595).
Photo: CUSP Tysons Corner
Even if you don’t live life in the fab lane, you can dress like you do. Try this black Milly dress ($380), a pair of oversize sunglasses by Oliver Peoples and kitten heels by Kors by Michael Kors ($255). Regal sofa, unfortunately, not for sale.
Photo: CUSP Northbrook Court
A graduate of the prestigious Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, Robert Rodriguez started his own line in October 2003. The collection incorporates the principles of haute couture. Perfectly tailored pants, luxurious cashmere sweaters, hand-worked jackets are all the staples of his extremely successful line. Rodriguez counts Angelina Jolie, Scarlett Johansson, Nicole Kidman and Oprah Winfrey as just as a few of his many, many fans.
Hometown: New York
My Sign: Leo
How often I read my Horoscope: Whenever I have a chance.
Favorite Intern on “Grey’s Anatomy”: Christina Yang (played by Sandrah Oh.)
Song I’m Currently Rocking: “Deja Vu” by Beyoncé.
Last Book I Read: Marie Antoinette: The Journey by Antonia Fraser
Current Celebrity Crush: Jessica Alba
The Movie I’ll Watch Whenever It’s On Television: “Overboard”
If I Could be Anywhere I’d be: In Italy.
How Many Pairs of Jeans I Own: 25
What made you know you wanted to be a designer? When I started sketching at age 8.
How would you describe the Robert Rodriguez woman?
Contemporary, sophisticated and fashion forward.
What is it like to design out of L.A. instead of New York?
It is a more eclectic mix of people, which allows me to be more creative and open to new trends.
What Robert Rodriguez piece should every woman own? A cashmere sweater.
Yves Saint Laurent sure knows how to create a must-have bag. They’ve brought us the Muse and the Downtown, as of late, stellar selections both. This season, we’re going with the crocodile stamped Besace Messenger ($1995), shown here in anthracite. (”Besace” actually means “shoulder bag” in French. Go figure!) Try pairing it with YSL’s yummy red patent Tribute shoes ($685).
Photo: CUSP Tysons Corner
A little glamour from our CUSP boutique in Northbrook Court. The little black dress is by Marc by Marc Jacobs ($328), the buckle heels are by Loeffler Randall ($595) and the stunning blue handbag, which adds a nice splash of color, is by 3.1 Phillip Lim ($475). For the perfect touch of whimsy: a hippo necklace by Moss Mills ($110).
Photo: CUSP Northbrook Court
The hot ticket for this Fall: A killer handbag in a dramatic shade. We fell in love with this 3.1 Phillip Lim ($ 475). The gorgeous ultra-violet color makes the frantic, day-to-night-transition an easy task. Tie a scarf around the handle to give it a daytime chic look; at night, pair this “it” acessory with a little black dress
In any case, pop some color in your wardrobe, and let your style do the talking!
Photo: CUSP Georgetown
