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09/15/2016

ICYMI: Re-cap of the NSLM Polo Classic

This past weekend I had the pleasure of attending the 6th Annual National Sporting Library Museum (NSLM) Polo Classic at Great Meadow in The Plains, VA. It was a gorgeous day for the event which took place at Sheila Johnson's polo field and featured a proper military salute to start each match in remembrance of all the lives lost on 9/11. Sponsors included a couple of my favorite places to visit in Virginia - the Salamander Resort & Spa and Greenhill Winery & Vineyards. The matches were awesome to watch and I must say, the fashion did not disappoint!

Nacho Figueras and John Walsh || Photo by Chris Weber

My favorite-dressed of the day was hands-down fashion designer Diana Misetic, wearing a gorgeous off-white dress of her own along with a perfectly paired Gina Mazzotta original hat. This dress was figure-flattering, elegant and one I wanted to buy right on-site! (Stay tuned, I'll be bringing you more about her gorgeous designs very soon.) Needless to say, I was so happy to have met her!

Then there was Cameron Silver wearing this beautiful rose-hued suit from Zara (he must've taken Zara suggestions from my WTW posts prior to the event!) with maroon-colored Gucci horse-bit loafers snapping a shot with the Man of the Hour - Argentina's beloved, Ralph Lauren Polo model and International Polo Player, Nacho Figueras, wearing a classic and fabulous look for watching polo - white jeans with a blue button-down and navy blazer - classic....perfect!

And the best-dressed couple went to these two below, Charlotte Wright and Joseph Rossetter. So chic, so elegant, so polo-ready!

The food and wine, provided by Greenhill Winery, was absolutely delicious and the spread was beautiful.

One of the best parts of the place settings at the VIP luncheon table were the parting gifts - Swarovski crystal-encrusted bracelets! What a perfect touch and a great accessory to add to my wardrobe. (Shown below adoring Yours Truly's place setting at home.)

The match was simply breathtaking!

Nacho Figueras || Photo by Chris Weber

Then there was the polo tradition of stomping the divots, which Yours Truly along with Saks Chevy Chase Marketing Director Kerri Larkin, The Political Edit's (if you haven't subscribed to this already, do so now!) Kate Glassman Bennett, and Saks Chevy Chase Assistant GM Amanda Whiting did in style and our vino in hand.

Can't wait until next year!

XOXO

#NSLMPoloClassic #PoloFashion #FashionontheGreen

~April

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09/05/2016

The Heart of Fashion: DC's Most Fashionable Will Be There, Will You?

We are only 6 days out from the St. Jude Heart of Fashion, taking place this Saturday, September 10th at Neiman Marcus Mazza Gallerie. The annual event hosts DC's most fashionably philanthropic in support of an amazing cause and right about now, the only question you need to ask yourself is, have you bought your ticket yet??

If you still need to purchase your ticket, do so ASAP! They will sell out in the next couple of days. Tickets available for purchase at:

http://www.stjude.org/heartoffashion

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, so there's no better time to support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital to help them continue to save children with life-threatening illnesses and find cures! Speaking of survivors, this year our precious Leah, St. Jude patient, will return once again, which means the world to all of us. We are thrilled to welcome her back year after year, so grateful she is thriving and enjoying life thanks to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

We have an incredible day lined up for you with a beautifully curated runway presentation featuring fall '16 hottest trends, and welcome a new emcee this year, DC's very own Paul Wharton! We will also have the awesome silent and live auctions, which will include amazing items like -

Celebrity-created HeartWorks canvases from world-renowned opera singer Renee Fleming, DC artist Maggie O'Neill and Jay Strongwater, and more;

Amazing get-away packages like a staycation at the newly re-opened and gorgeous Watergate Hotel in Washington, D.C. - which includes spa and dinner for 2 - or a VA getaway at The Salamander Resort and Spa and Middleburg, VA and tasting at Greenhill Winery & Vineyards; and

VIP experiences for The Washington Wizards, just to name a few!

Watergate Hotel Lobby

The Next Whiskey Bar || Watergate Hotel

One last thing, what to wear? I'm sure this is on everybody's mind given that the weather forecast for Saturday is sunny and 95 degrees! Summer weather for sure, so YES you can wear white after Labor Day and rock your summer frocks because nobody wants to see you dripping in sweat rocking warm, fall weather gear! :o)

I can't wait to see you there!

XOXO

~April

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09/02/2016

For the Boys: WTW to the NSLM Polo Classic

Zara

Today's post is all about men's fashion for next weekend's 6th Annual NSLM Polo Classic on September 11th. Typically men wear chinos or dress pants and a dress shirt with a blazer or sports coat on or in-hand for layering, but your options on color, patterns, textures, etc., are endless. And gentlemen, you'll have some stiff competition with the gorgeous Nacho Figueras's presence playing in the match, so let's get started on how to get your polo match style game correct!

Photo Cred: Shuttershock

You can't go wrong with a white, khaki or navy sports coat, but since we'll be in the month of September the leaves may be changing and the temps may be cooler, so you can do heavier textures like tweed, wool or velvet. Maroon is always in style for fall, so perhaps try pairing your chinos with a maroon blazer like the one below from Zara and wear with a white dress shirt with a lighter maroon color tie or pocket scarf.

Zara || Mouline Suit in Maroon

If it's significantly cooler outside, nothing says polo classic like a checker print wool-blend sports coat so try out this one by Boglioli on Mr. Porter. Pair yours with a dress shirt or if it's cool enough add a thin turtleneck. Classic.

If you want to stick to a classic polo match style, the next few looks will work. Try the Isaia seersucker two-button sports coat below from Neiman Marcus and you will have a ton of options when it comes to creating your look. For me, I love seeing a navy sports coat paired with a white dress shirt, no tie, and a stone-colored chino - classic and effortless! Throw in a pop of color (POC) or paisley print pocket scarf and a pair of cognac-colored loafers and you'll be photo ready!

Isaia two-button sports coat || Neiman Marcus

These Paul Smith derby shoes from Mr. Porter are the perfect color to compliment pretty much ANY color combo you choose! Think of these as a neutral and pair with gray, white, navy, blue, red, etc., your options are endless and will work with all of the outfit ideas in this post!

Or try a classic camel color jacket in a wool-blend like the Billy Reid Rustin jacket below from East Dane. I simply LOVE the color - camel is a classic - and if you pair it with a red or orange pocket scarf you'll be fall harvest prepared. :o)

Salvatore Ferragamo Pocket Scarf || Bergdorf Goodman

Another classic, a white sports coat, and the Canali solid two-button sports coat below would look great paired with a white dress shirt and light cream chinos if the weather is still in the 80s and is also great staple to have regardless in your wardrobe.

Pair your white-out look with a pop of color in your belt or try something fun like these Gucci driving shoes from Mr. Porter.

You can't go wrong with a blue sports coat and Zara has a couple I love! The first is a vibrant blue that will stand out especially if you pair with a white dress shirt, but then opt for a different color tie like a baby blue, or a blue/purple/pink, print or solid!

A pink/blue/purple print silk tie or pocket scarf will take your look the next level! Bergdorf Goodman had a few I simply love below:

Charvet Square-Print Silk Tie || Bergdorf Goodman

Charvet Medallion-Print Silk Tie || Bergdorf Goodman

Take it up another notch and go monochromatic - pair your Zara blue blazer with a colorful pant like the bright blue pair below from Neiman Marcus.

If you want to switch things up, go for a pattern! l love the windowpane Isaia sports coat below and you could pair it with a light or dark color pair of pants. This has a lot more versatility than you may think because it can work as a neutral in most cases.

If you want to throw in a tweed look, try this mouline blazer from Zara. Get the matching pants for the full effect, tie or no tie and pair it with the cognac loafers - very handsome!