THE JEANS RIHANNA WORE... NOW ON SALE AT BETHESDA ROW

When it comes to fashion icons in the year 2012, you'd have to put Kate Middleton at the top.  But not far behind is Rihanna, who may wear outlandishly-expensive designer wear on red carpets and runways, but who also dons more-affordable styles at times.  Her fashion sense is such that the UK's River Island has even signed her up to design her own line for them.

But you can steal one of her looks today at Bethesda Row, with these Citizens of Humanity Avedon skinny jeans, available at Luna on Woodmont Avenue.

Tell them Robert Dyer @ Bethesda Row sent you!

Luna, 7232 Woodmont Avenue. 301-656-1111.

TAKE 5 BOUTIQUE TO REPLACE SECOND CHANCE ON FAIRMONT AVENUE

SAKINA ISKENDER

TO BRING "THE

APPROACHES OF

EUROPE'S HIGH-FASHION

DISTRICTS" TO

BETHESDA

Another Robert Dyer @ Bethesda Row Exclusive

Second Chance, a consignment boutique at 4920 Fairmont Avenue is closing.  The space will get quite an upgrade in October, when Sakina Iskender opens her Asian-influenced boutique, Take 5.

Iskender says the boutique's name represents the "five essential looks of a woman - Stylish, Chic, Elegant, Modern and Sexy."  The "Asian" influence will include styles an designers far west of China or Japan.  In fact, Take 5 will be the exclusive seller of young Turkish designers Gamze Sarachoglu, Ozgur Masur, Tuba Benian, Sertac Delibas and Evren Kayar in the U.S.

The boutique will also offer consulting, custom design and fitting, personal shopper, hair/make-up styling, and style assessment services.

It sounds like Take 5 will inject something truly new and unique into the Bethesda fashion scene this fall.

While you're waiting, Second Chance is having a 50%-off liquidation sale.

WANT TO MEET

STACY LONDON

IN

BETHESDA?

Get a Photo with TLC's Style Expert at

Westfield Montgomery Mall April 14

Another Robert Dyer @ Bethesda Row Exclusive!!!

I hope you know What Not to Wear Saturday, April 14th at Montgomery Mall. That's when TV's famous Stacy London and her style experts will be giving the ladies of Bethesda FREE style sessions and makeovers.

You'll also have a chance to meet Stacy, and have your picture taken with her - but you'll have to work for it!

"Wait a minute, Robert," you might be asking, "why are you telling me about this 12 days ahead of time?"

Because I'm trying to help you, as usual! The reason is, in order to meet Stacy London, you'll have to make $100 in purchases from Montgomery Mall women's apparel and/or accessories retailers between now and April 14th.

So rather than having to make a big purchase the day of the event, you can shop around the mall at your own pace the next 2 weeks. Just end up with at least $100 in total purchases, and **save your receipts**!! You'll have to show your receipt(s) to meet Stacy.

Stacy will appear from 12-2 PM, and 3-5 PM in the Center Court.

In addition to your brush with celebrity, you'll also receive a copy of the glossy Westfield Style magazine (autographed by Stacy), and a "fashionable" mystery gift valued at $20.

Receipts will be validated the day of the event, starting at 10 AM.

**ONE MORE BIG THING: ONLY THE FIRST 250 CUSTOMERS TO SUCCESSFULLY HAVE THEIR RECEIPT(S) VALIDATED WILL MEET STACY LONDON**

I mention that because it's in the fine print, and I don't want my readers running out and blowing $100, and being shocked by that rule the day of the event. Just keep in mind that you should get there early that day. All of these rules are laid out by Westfield, so check with the concierge at the mall if you have any questions, or to verify the accuracy of these rules, which were provided by the mall.

You can see why I said you'd have to work for it!

But you can still enjoy the Style Tour, the styling sessions and makeover FREE, even if you don't buy anything.

The Style Tour will be at the mall April 14 and 15, 21 and 22, in the Center Court, Lower Level.

You'll get an unsigned copy of Westfield Style, the FREE makeover at the Westfield Beauty Bar from Sephora, and the FREE style appointment with one of the Style for Hire stylists, trained by Stacy London herself. Your stylist will pull the latest fashions perfect for you from the Westfield Style Closet, with apparel from bebe, White House l Black Market, The Limited, BCBCMAXAZRIA, Banana Republic, Michael Kors, Gap and more!

The best part is, if you like what they suggest, you can buy it right there at the mall, rather than searching all over town. So, really, if your budget is tight, the smart thing to do might be to pass on meeting Stacy London, save your money, and then purchase your clothes after her stylist gives you professional advice.

To RSVP for a style session or makeover, go to http://www.WestfieldStyleTour.com