The Mashburns Come to D.C.

March 22, 2016

Janet Kelly

…editor of MyLittleBird. Read more about her. Ann Mashburn: Upper level. 3251 Prospect St. NW, 202-864-0367. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. and by appointment. annmashburn.com. Sid Mashburn: 3206 N St. NW, 202-864-0365, Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. and by appointment. sidmashburn.com.  …

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It Takes Two: Just Ask Lizzie and Kathryn Fortunato

May 10, 2016

Janet Kelly

…from the spring 2016 collection. $290 at Ann Mashburn Georgetown, annmashburn.com and lizziefortunato.com. Called the Polynesian Tassel Necklace, the design is a mix of painted porcelain beads, tortoise rings and a fleet of handmade tassels. $595, Ann Mashburn Georgetown and…

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Green Acre #53: A Garden Feast for Mothers (and Others)

May 10, 2017

stephanie cavanaugh

…Entertaining and High-Style Fun All Year Long, from Rizzoli Books, on display at the Ann Mashburn store in Georgetown. / Photo by Stephanie Cavanaugh. The stylish scene at Julia Reed’s book signing at Georgetown’s Ann Mashburn shop. That’s Julia, in…

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What We Want To Wear Now: 04.05.2023

April 5, 2023

Janet Kelly

To loaf around in, clockwise from above: A luxe green suede penny loafer from Ann Mashburn, Birdies’ basketweave Starling, Sam Edelman’s pink-fabric pair and Camper’s slip-on in lemon-yellow. By Janet Kelly CALL ME an old preppy, but I love loafers…

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A Different Tree of Life

November 8, 2018

Nancy McKeon

…seas, the trees of Chios, the mastic, will—nature’s moods allowing—be there as always. —Ann Geracimos Ann Geracimos contributes periodically to MyLittleBird and for her own blog, www.urbanities.us, where she writes about city living—in cities and places that feel like cities….

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Wardrobe Notes

January 10, 2017

Janet Kelly

…jackets, I rotated a couple of white Brooks Brothers shirts and an indigo one from Ann Mashburn. Admittedly, there were days when I never changed out of my workout wear. And, on a trip to NYC in late November, feeling…

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Name Your Price for a Clothing Refresh

January 17, 2017

Janet Kelly

…Longchamp, Zara? What about loafers—$375 from Ann Mashburn, $175 from online-only Everlane? As I mentioned last week, my most recent purchase was a $400 ultra-warm sweater jacket from Iro. It was a wardrobe pick-me-up but was also very valuable in…

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Keeping White Shirts White

November 13, 2018

Janet Kelly

…have the same style in linen, and it’s constantly in rotation. $175, Ann Mashburn. RIGHT: I’m a Theory fan. Yeah, I know it’s expensive, but the clothing lasts and the fit doesn’t ever fail. Compare it to Prada, and you’ve…

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A Clothes Match

May 14, 2019

Janet Kelly

…scientific insights, but we also could apply the idea to this partying time of year. Be ready for an occasion with Ann Mashburn’s girly Pale Blue Shantung Silk Victoria Top ($275) and matching Gracie Tie Skirt ($295) with wraparound sash….

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What We Want to Wear: 05.05.2021

May 4, 2021

Janet Kelly

…the blouse shown above to a T-shirt or V-neck sweater and swap sneakers for those black mules, to a backyard barbecue. CENTER: This easy-fitting, pull-on Tree of Life skirt ($435, Ann Mashburn) with a flowy A-line shape and a stretchy…

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Watch. Out.

July 1, 2018

Nancy McKeon

…lidded round opaque glass jar, “so useful for holding flowers or keys and things,” the clerk noted. A watch is just a watch until it isn’t. —Ann Geracimos   Left: Here’s the super-sleek solar watch from Bering that Ann finally…

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Ready to Rent Some Luxe?

October 25, 2017

Nancy McKeon

…dramatic piece from a Buddhist temple. / Photo by Ann Geracimos. Here was the scene at the Armarium trunk show at the Jefferson hotel in Washington DC earlier this week. / Photo by Ann Geracimos. Trisha Gregory, left, and Alexandra…

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Asian Culture and American Design at the Smithsonian Craft Show

April 17, 2018

Janet Kelly

For an April 29 lecture at the Smithsonian Craft Show, textile scholar Ann Marie Moeller will discuss the kimono’s history and decode how it communicates information such as social class, marriage status, age, education, religious beliefs and a sense of…

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In Search of Coffee Past

September 26, 2021

Nancy McKeon

The recherche du cafe perdu (with apologies to Proust) has led to a barrage of new equipment in the Geracimos kitchen. / Photo by Ann Geracimos. / Photo on front from iStock. By Ann Geracimos WHY OF LATE had the…

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Tree Be Gone

December 3, 2020

Nancy McKeon

…occupied by my unruly specimen, a pesky dangerous overgrown weed. Come winter, I’ll substitute a fake version. Sic transit gloria mundi. —Ann Geracimos The new use for the near-useless ailanthus: as a rustic planter. / Photo by Ann Geracimos.  …

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Neck Warmers

December 20, 2022

Nancy McKeon

You can never have too many. From left to right, retro wool scarf from Frances Valentine, Kate Spade polka dot oblong neck wrap and J. McLaughlin’s pull-through faux fur collar. By Ann Geracimos HOW MANY scarves are too many? At…

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Trendlet: The Velvet Touch

October 18, 2016

Janet Kelly

…bloomingdales.com). Jeweled pumps from Ann Mashburn jeweled rose velvet pumps ($495, annmashburn.com) are made for partying. For just a little luxe, add Zara’s burgundy velvet skinny scarf ($15.90, zara.com)   IN THE LATE 1960s, I was living in Rome and…

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Spring-Ready Coats and Jackets

March 28, 2017

Janet Kelly

…noticed — in a good way. $325, annmashburn.com and Ann Mashburn, 3251 Prospect Street NW, Washington DC. Pop the collar in Madewell’s version of a classic trench. Reduced from $138 to $98.50, madewell.com and see the site for stores in…

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