Street Style: Fall-ing into Fashion

Fall often is thought of as nature’s denouement as it moves slowly towards winter. But for me, it is - in fact - my new beginning...as it is for local fashion fans.

Avant Garb: Badass Class

As someone who works in the Mount Vernon area, I spend a lot of time here. After work, my friends and I love to grab happy hour now and then, and if it’s up to me, we’re going to Sugarvale.

Hot Spots: Luck of the Irish

One of the world’s most iconic beers—Guinness—brewed in Dublin since 1759, is now brewing a selection of its beers right here in Baltimore.

Avant Garb: Ringing Those Bells

The wide leg look is totally making a comeback right now. Of course, I spotted it coming back on the streets of Baltimore. I ran across Paige working the trend beautifully, with or without raindrops.

Street Style: Summer Scoots Away

Baltimore has new wheels! “The Bird” is taking over. I'm not talking the one with the baseball team. I AM talking the latest transport app sensation. Jump on, jump off, and leave the scooter when done,

Avant Garb: Summer Staying Power

The kids are back to school, and summer is slowly winding down. But don’t put away the sun screen just yet! There are still some solid summer looks left in the mix.

Face Value: Red Hot Cool

Going warm or cool isn't just what our weather does. It's also what you can do, makeup-wise. Let's start with WJZ daytime anchor Kristy Breslin. We got to catch up and

Avant Garb: Style Stars/Style in the Stars

When I recently stopped into my fave Café Fili for lunch, I ran into two women making some strong, stylish statements with their fashion. The first was Kellie Zysk, a staffing

Face Value: “Balti-Wood” Glam

Think Hollywood and Baltimore don't have much in common? Think again. There's plenty of glitz and glam...and star quality here. After all, they don't call it Charm City for nothing. Natalie

Avant Garb: Sipping Summer Style

Last week I attended an event at Old Line Distillery in Highland Town that benefited One Love Foundation, a non-profit that is helping to put an end to domestic violence and abusive relationships. I loved

Street Style: Summer Sings!

“Summertime and the living is easy.” This season brings several lyrics to mind. Everyone seems to slow it down a notch. Casual Fridays stream into other days of the week. Casual/comfortable being the optimal words

Avant Garb: Summer Stars

A few weeks ago, I stopped by the Canton Swim Club for an event supporting various non-profits in the area. I got lucky and happened to run into two very stylish ladies. The first was

Face Value: Makin’ the Scene – 60’s Beach Party Style

If you can't get to the beach these days, no worries. You can at least look like you stepped right off the sand with the 1960's "Beach Party" look that is gnarly!

Avant Garb: Beat-The-Heat Chic

Recently, I attended Old Line Society's "High Tide on the Water" (check it out in our "Parties" section). The fête featured several great causes and it was so nice to meet some fellow fashionistas partying

Face Value: Summer Sizzles

Summer has its own makeup challenges, and I was put to the test at the recent HeidnSeek and Green Spring Station social media influencer bash. We had a few models who would be strolling through

Street Style: June – Rolling in the Glow

Finally. SUN. And, with it…summer style! We’ve been in the trenches, but the sun’s rays have heighted human energies. With skies as blue as a Tiffany box and clouds as light as cream puffs, this

Avant Garb: Foodies’ Fashion + Finds

In addition to my love of fashion is a love for all things food. So, I recently attended a food truck event in Baltimore. Naturally, I was distracted by some stand-out fashions, and it didn’t take

Face Value: Beachy Blonde (no beach necessary)

Recently I worked with popular wedding and head shot photographer Eric Stocklin on some casual photos for a new advertising venture. Our model, Cristi, has always said her face can take a lot of makeup.

Hot Spots: Show Time

The stretch of North Avenue between Howard Street and Charles Street has become a vibrant part of the heart of the Station North Arts District. Over the past few years, as it’s grown, it’s become

Face Value: Man Makeup & Girl Glam

Monument Sotheby's realtor Ronald Monk brought me in to make him up for his real estate headshots and a preview event of a new personal shoppers' venture that was taking place in a cool Locust

Avant Garb: Fest Fash

This past weekend happened to be one of my favorite events of the year, The Taste of 3 Cities in Patterson Park. This event is great every year, both for finding spectacular food and for

Street Style: May-hems (& rompers, too!)

Spring is here!! FINALLY! May slipped in like the spy who came in from the cold. As temps stretched to top 80’s and some 90’s, folks' spirits were reinvigorated to awaken after winter’s long hibernation.

Avant Garb: Priority Male

Baltimore is finally warming up, and it’s time to break out the shorts. Last week I ran into my friend, Mike Vaughn, who did just that. Even though Mike works in an office that is

Preakness – The Party & The Pretty (& the Predicament!)

May 19, 2018 - Pimlico Race Course Givenchy and Stella McCartney may have ruled the day – fashion-wise – across "the pond" at the royal wedding. But, here at Pimlico, Mother Nature took the reins