Valentyna pairs her new-for-spring Jennifer Chun Brushstroke windowpane printed polo shirt ($275, jennifer-chun.com) with a matching Brushstroke windowpane layered maxi skirt ($345, jennifer-chun.com). Adding a touch of sparkle are a H. Stern Stars ring ($3,900) and H. Stern Stars earrings ($7,800). Both, Saks Fifth Avenue, Chevy Chase. Dries Van Noten rubber-sole platform sandals ($860, Barneys, 3040 M St. NW, 202-350-5832).
Lean in in an Alice + Olivia by Stacey Benet Aubrey Strapless Gown ($1,498, aliceandolivia.com). Shoulder-dusting earrings are from Stephen Webster’s Lady Stardust collection ($9,950, Tiny Jewel Box).
Forget plain geometry. Drape a Brooks Brothers Black Fleece cotton-knit cardigan with plaid tulle overlay and grosgrain trim ($595, Brooks Brothers area stores and brooksbrothers.com) over a Jennifer Chun embroidered organza short-sleeve shirt ($275, jennifer-chun.com) and Jennifer Chun coated tweed A-line skirt ($315, jennifer-chun.com). Small bags are in, especially when they’re as cheeky as Mark Cross’s Saffiano Lips ($1,895, markcross1845.com). Stay grounded in Zero + Maria Cornejo’s Flor Heel ($825, zeromariacornejo.com). Cobblestones H. Stern earrings ($3,300) and Cobblestones H. Stern ring ($5,600), both Saks Fifth Avenue, Chevy Chase.
Apres beach, slip on Suno’s bold neon stripe Shoulder Cutout Jacket ($1,275, sunony.com) over Fio Swim Top in Vida Stretch, $165, and Hel Pants in Block Lace, $1,195, both from Zero + Maria Cornejo’s spring/summer 2015 collection at zeromariacornejo.com. Every ensemble needs a jewel. Here, Dannijo’s Oakli oxidized silver-plated cuff, embedded with Swarovski crystals ($795, dannijo.com).
Mix masculine and feminine. Wear April shower-ready Brooks Brothers Black Fleece Italian PVC embroidered-plaid rain cape ($850, Brooks Brothers area stores and brooksbrothers.com) and Tory Burch Bergen Ankle Bootie ($350, Tory Burch, 1211 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-337-1410) with Tadashi Embroidered Tulle Cap-Sleeve A-line dress ($508, NeimanMarcus.com, or similar styles available at Neiman Marcus, Mazza Gallerie, 5300 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202- 966-9700) and Virzi & DeLuca Kiss & Tell bracelet ($660, luisaviaroma.com).
Tweak the look of an Alice + Olivia by Stacey Benet orange Lucia Tank dress ($255, Alice + Olivia, Georgetown) by topping it with Tanya Taylor’s strapless white houndstooth Wanda dress ($795, Modaoperandi.com). Slip into Rachel Zoe’s leather Chandler Sneakers ($225, Nordstrom, Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, 1400 S Hayes St., Arlington, 703- 415-1121 and nordstrom.com). Final touches: Cara Croninger large clear resin bangle (see cover credits) and See mirrored sunglasses ($99, See Eyewear, Georgetown).tyna wears Suno’s Slashed Maxi Dress in Jagged Plaid Combo ($995, sunony.com) with Cara Croninger “C”-shaped cuffs in smoke- color resin ($800 each, briholloway.com or contact Cara Croninger, 845-947-8250) and See sunglasses ($99
Valentyna wears Suno’s Slashed Maxi Dress in Jagged Plaid Combo ($995, sunony.com) with Cara Croninger “C”-shaped cuffs in smoke- color resin ($800 each, briholloway.com or contact Cara Croninger, 845-947-8250) and See sunglasses ($99
Stylist Megan Pfiffner tends to details on the scene.
Makeup artist Christyna Kay touches up her work.
A quizzical look from photographer Oriana Layendecker.
Not only is this a great dress, it has pockets, too.
