#shopanthom

I used to loathe the fact that every time I would go through my closet for something to wear, no matter if it was just to run errands or a night out with friends, I would inevitably pull out something black, grey or neutral. Despite my attempt at cultivating a love for patterns and bright colors, I’m constantly drawn to dark solids in sleek and simple silhouettes. So lately, I’ve just come to terms with my intense devotion to the basics – black is the new black, after all.

Everything that came out of Jil Sander and Rag & Bone’s Ready-to-Wear Spring/Summer 2014 collections made me realize that sometimes minimalist dressing can be cool.

That black mesh dress. That pale tailored leather moto.

Those cropped grey silk pants. That cream blazer.

The collections were the epitome of effortless sophistication and for all the print lovers out there having a hard time understanding, its basically my heaven. Albeit a very expensive heaven.

Nonetheless, I find a recognizable silhouette in a recognizable color with a unique detail so incredibly intriguing. Minimalism with delicate complexities.

While my closet definitely doesn't need anymore black, I've spent the last few weeks lusting after everything at Anthom, DC's home for highly-curated, under-the-radar designers.

Anthom is the brainchild of Carla Cabrera of The President Wears Prada, a DC-based fashion blog, and Ashley Turchin of the now closed vintage shop in Columbia Heights, La Petite Marmoset. Originally an e-commerce shop, Anthom has recently landed a brick-and-mortar store in one of Northern Virginia’s premier retail districts. Its mantra: wearable, but unique; well-made, but affordable.

Their latest look book, cleverly dubbed “A New Space,” is beautifully styled and shot in their new digs. I haven’t been able to get out there to see the shop in person yet, but am loving the clean mix of copper, wood and white – it’s the perfect backdrop for these drool-worthy minimal and edgy designs.

Um, that orange jumpsuit though... *insert deep longing and desire here*