Lacey Smithsonian, Washington, D.C., is a fashion reporter, a vintage fashion maven, and an occasional sleuth. Now she’s also maid of honor for her quirky friend and hairdresser Stella. Stella is marrying a British bad boy — or maybe she’s not, if the Shawl of Death has its way.
Actually, Lacey is pretty scornful of the Shawl of Death, as the town’s many conspiracy theorists are calling it. It’s a beautiful Russian shawl belonging to a psychic who is lending it to Stella for her wedding day. Is it coincidence that the last person to see it is now dead? Will Stella be able to have her dream wedding under the cherry blossoms? Will Lacey survive the latest crime of fashion — and maybe make it to her own wedding?
Ellen Byerrum’s Crimes of Fashion series is always well-written, entertaining, and stylish. This one has lots of personal drama, appearances by many favorite series characters, and fashion tips for weddings.