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Wedding Style: Something Blue
For my extended family, this past year has been filled with weddings! First, my cousin, then my aunt, followed by my sister (for whom I...

TOTE-ally Adorable
Summer 2016 is certainly in full swing, which means long days at the pool, on the beach, touring new cities, on a plane, having picnics,...

Sam Edelman & The Perfect Party Platform
While perusing the aisles of TJ Maxx (something I do almost weekly), I stumbled upon the most amazing pair of shoes. At first glance, I...

Shopping From The Sofa: Websites I’m Loving
While I do love strolling down the aisles at Nordstrom or trying on several pairs of shoes at DSW, there is also something quite...

Suede & Stones
Looking for your summer statement piece? Well, I certainly have the versatile bauble for you! Suede & Stones is an Etsy-based, jewelry...

2016: The Year of New Trends
Happy 2016! Aside from ringing in the new year with beloved friends and family, the most important task of 2016 is staying abreast of the...

Festive Fashion: Christmas Eve OOTD
What’s better than planning the perfect outfit for a favorite holiday? In my opinion, there are few things that surpass it. Alright,...

Your Collegiate Major: Just How MAJOR Is It?
Every college student can certainly affirm that the question “what’s your major?” comes up in small talk quite often. For many (at least...

It’s That Time Of Year Again: NYFW
Happy September 10 aka New York Fashion Week! Back and better than ever, NYFW kicked off this morning at 9am with an opening show from...

Trend Alert: Tie Dye
I know what you’re thinking- “I hope she is not suggesting that those heinous rainbow tie dye t-shirts I wore as a child are actually on...

Graduation Season Style
If you check out the hashtag #graduationseasonstyle on Instagram, you will find photos of myself and my friends from the multitude of...

Gallavanting in My Gladiators
Looking for the hottest summer 2015 footwear trend? Look no further! Aside from the ever-classic Jack Roger sandal and a pair of fun...

Trend Alert: Summer 2015
April showers brought May flowers, and now the lovely summer weather is upon us! As the temperature heats up and the days get longer, my...

A Visit to the City That Never Sleeps
If you follow me on Instagram (@fashionista_mkd), you would be well aware that my mother and I spent a few days in NYC last week. On a...

Back & Better Than Ever: Zoolander
As any avid fashion follower would know, some very special news debuted at Paris Fashion Week’s Valentino show. Derek Zoolander and...

MKDesigns Goes To The Islands
With my love of fashion and knowledge of sewing, my friends often ask for my help in all their styling needs. This week, one of my...

55 Years of Jack Rogers
Happy happy birthday to the Jack Rogers Navajo Sandal! In honor of the sandal’s 55th anniversary, the brand is going all out to...

Bringing Fashion to DC
With a multitude of congresswomen another other conservative ladies, DC often lacks high fashion. Although, DC Fashion Week (February...

Most Wonderful Week of the Year: MBFW
Happy Fashion Week, my darlings! If you are anything like me you live for the annual Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. Although Fashion Week...


















