, ClaudineName: Claudine Kurp
Occupation: Creator of DC Metro Mommy.com, an online parents’ resource guide of the best shops, services, events and everyday essentials in the DC Metro area.
Children: One beautiful 3 year old little girl named Gia.
What's your "uniform?” – Jeans and a black Banana Republic tee on days when I just don’t have time to even consider a big wardrobe choice.
What is your secret fashion sin : On gym days, I tend to linger all day in my workout gear even though I am not hitting the gym until the late afternoon. Not sure if that is a felony or misdemeanor in the fashion world.
What's your favorite current fashion bargain? I think you can find amazing prices at Nordstrom’s during a sale. The Summer Anniversary Sales are wonderful. I recently saved $80.00 on my Uggs Boots! H&M is a good spot for belts. I also tend to stalk sale racks at the end of each season. My Uggs were purchased in the middle of the summer!
I also hit Macy’s. Macy’s has a sale every 10 minutes. I am forever carrying a Macy’s coupon with me.
What's your favorite fashion splurge? Two beautiful Furla handbags that I purchased in Italy on my honeymoon.
What are your favorite stores? Nordstrom’s, Macy’s, Banana Republic and T.J. Maxx. I found an awesome Calvin Klein dress and a pair of Lucky Jeans at T.J. Maxx. I also like online stores Zappos.com and Shoebuy.com.
What do you see as your biggest shopping challenge? Finance and trends. Since having a child, leaving my job and upgrading my home…guilt sneaks up on me when I am shopping. That nagging voice of “Do you really need this?” lurks into my head too often! Plus I find that since I left the workforce I am just not as tied into the “it” product or the latest trends, hence the uniform of a black tee and jeans.
What’s your beauty secret? Sleep, exercise and Dermalogica products. The Daily Mircrofoliant from Dermalogica is wonderful.
