Blogging on the DC Fashion Scene

I’ll admit it. I’m a virgin to the blogging world. I recently started a blog of my own, but I’m still having a hard time navigating the world of blogging. That being said, I’ve come across a few great blogs recently. If you haven’t already checked them out, you should definitely do so. Great local fashion advice is only a mouse-click away!

Capitol Hill Barbie
This blog focuses “bringing order and decency to a world filled with nude lipstick with dark liner, fuchsia eye shadow, and streaky highlights” (careful, Barbie, you never know when those three might be in style!). Written with a sassy sense of humor, this blog highlights fashion and beauty trends, revealing some of Barbie’s favorites.

Capitol Hill Style
Though this blog is geared to a specific area of DC, it still covers some great topics in relation to “fashion, beauty, and everything it takes to be fabulous while working on Capitol Hill.” The blog’s purpose is to show the women of DC that they too can be fashionable.

Cathy Phillips Fashion
Written by a local fashion consultant, personal shopper, and stylist (wow, she’s busy!), this blog investigates current trends as well as what’s going on in the fashion world at large. On this site, you can even email the blogger with your fashion questions. Who doesn’t want free fashion advice?

DC Celine
By day the author of this blog is a federal contractor. Seem like it might be a stretch to assume this writer knows about fashion? Maybe, but the blog proves otherwise. Great insights and intriguing polls bring this federal contractor’s fashion to life. Like some other blogs, this one also encourages you to email fashion questions. Brilliant!

DC Goodwill Fashion Blog
On this blog you find not only thrifty fashion tips and style advice, but you also get a chance to list to the DC Goodwill Fashionista’s ramblings about style and Goodwill. This is a great site for DC fashion-forward girls, especially those on a budget.

DC Fashion
Focusing on the two faces of DC fashion, this blog takes a look at how traditional DC trends are intertwining with new looks such as “funky urban” and “embellished preppy.” With great tips on the latest trends, this blog addresses a variety of DC trends.

District of Chic
This blog, started less than a year ago, has a great fashion tips from a very fashion-forward lady. In addition to some great fashion tips, trends, and commentary, DofC also has a great blog roll will lots of other fashion-friendly blogs to check out.

Fashion is Spinach
Focusing on “interesting design, quirky finds, and personal style,” this blog is one of my favorites. With a wonderful design (obviously!) and great content, it’s definitely a great find for the fashion-savvy.

Fashion Washington
Coming at you from the editors of The Washington Post’s fashion magazine, FW, you’ll find the newest trends and hottest fashion tips in the DC area splattered all over this site. The clean layout of this site allows your attention to gravitate towards the DC-related fashion advice, which makes it much easier to spot the best that DC fashion has to offer.

The Glamazon Diaries
Focused on both male and female style, this site offers readers a glimpse into the DC fashion scene. With event listings and recaps, the blog helps locals get in on the fashion action. In addition, this site features great information and images of the latest fashion trends.

Listopad
Narrowing in on the style and culture of DC, you’ll be delighted by this blog’s insights into the world of fashion. This blog is slightly more diverse that the others in that it focuses on culture, not just fashion, but it’s worth checking out for the great fashion posts.

Off the Cuff
This one’s for the guys. Geared toward men’s style in the DC area, this blog is based on the idea that “classic style and modern life can live quite comfortably with each other.” The bonus for the boys? OTC also offers wardrobe consulting services.

Panda Head
Once a mere DC street style blog, this site has grown into an online magazine, filled with eclectic fashion tips and interesting style advice. Visit www.pandaheadmag.com for fashion tips and trends.

The President Wears Prada
Celebrating all that is fashion, culture, and entertainment in the DC area, this blog is worth a click. Not only does it have an attention-grabbing title, but the blog features some great insights on the DC fashion scene.

Project Beltway
Started because the author was “tired of hearing that Washingtonians have no sense of style,” PB looks beyond the stereotypical conservatism of DC dress and finds out what’s really going on in DC fashion and style.

Samantha on Style
SOS provides readers with a unique take on fashion in DC. With a wide range of posts from the specific to the general, this site sparkles with ideas and tips. I especially enjoyed the review of local shopping spot, Lettie Gooch.

Shoes & Cocktails
Who doesn’t love shoes? And cocktails? A great site that provides the author’s love for the two, S&C is a nice place to check out the musings of a DC resident who realizes that there is definitely some value in mixing fashion with fun.

Shop Around Blog
This blog, courtesy of Washingtonian, offers readers some great content on local deals, fashion, and style. From interviews with local designers to a section called “sidewalk style” that focuses on the style of locals, this blog is very DC-focused and perfect for those interested in fashion in the city.

U.O.: DC
As tempted as I was to write off Urban Outfitters’ blog off as a weak attempt to lure us to purchase their wares, I found the information on the blog pretty useful and, well, interesting. Don’t snub this one until you take a look around.

The blogs I’ve listed are just some of the many, many DC-area blogs that share their insights on fashion and style. Though I’m sure there are other great sites out there, check out these to see how, despite its unfashionable reputation, DC really is a style scene.

Know of some other great DC fashion blogs? Post their links in the comments section.