[ August deCODEd ]

Today in DC, the sun's out and it's super warm. GW and Georgetown students are coming in sight by the handful. There's no denying that a new season is upon us.

[ Summer Evenings ] | read more

But is it possible to hold onto summer just a liiitle bit longer? Code keepers know that drédin has an affinity for the possibility of an infinite summer. Where we can frolic like children and twirl in dresses that make us feel alive. One might even say it's a feeling of enchantment.

August Heat | read more

So, surely we don't have to say goodbye to soirées in the park and hours poolside!

Seattle Art Museum REMIX | read more

 

Don't You Wanna? | read more

Surely there's a way to keep our bright and bold colors present in an impending wardrobe of cashmere and wool.

Ay, Ay Capt'n! | read more

[ Inspire Me ] | read more

Alas, the month of our Frien-iversary has come to an end. Truth be told, there is a lot to look forward to come fall. This is the first year I'm actually looking forward to the layering trend and boot shopping.

And whipping out transitional pieces like my red cuff from Lilac Bijoux (above) and painting my nails orange. Perhaps even a little Hair Rx: blonde edition to keep the feeling of walkin' on sunshine...

[ Summer Chill ] | read more

Hmm.. come to think of it. We've got a pretty good transition in our future! dré's got a few more fashion shows (stay tuned!), we're styling, and (yay!) another reunion! Let's be honest, nothing beats summer. Still, the kick-off to fall isn't lookin' too shabby.

Thanks for reading!

xo | din

SAM Remix

This last weekend the Seattle Art Museum had their Remix event. It was a fabulous evening and I even got to try my very first Japanese hot dog! Yum! 

Dress | second hand

Heels | Pour La Victoire

Clutch | Steven by Steve Madden

Necklace | Nordstrom 

Crystal bracelet | Macy's

Feather headband | Jujubes 

XOXO dré

Future Beauty

When I think of the Japanese, their unique fashion sense follows close behind. With that said, I was delighted to find out about the Future Beauty exhibit at the SAM, which opened on June 27th. The exhibit follows their last 30 years of fashion, and let me tell you, it's definitely worth a visit!

Here is a peek of some of the beautiful garments that I had the pleasure of viewing.

Junya Watanabe

Koji Tatsuno

Tamae Hiroka for Sumarta

Junya Watanabe

This origami dress I was specifically taken by! As I was looking at the dresses on the mannequins, I was amazed by their three dimension. Then as I looked on the ground beside them, I saw these flat geometric shapes. Puzzled at what these shapes were supposed to be, it hit me that these were the dresses on the forms, and they collapsed down! How genius is that!? Talk about packing made easy!

  Origami Dress by Issey Miyake

Photo courtesy metropolis.co.jp

XOXO Dré