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12 Summer Beauty Buys You'll Treasure When The Temps Rise
For the uninitiated, a typical D.C. summer can be brutal — consider it a sweaty exercise… Read More
12 Summer Beauty Buys You'll Treasure When The Temps Rise
For the uninitiated, a typical D.C. summer can be brutal — consider it a sweaty exercise of dry cleaning and face-blotting. But, we do look forward to one part: scoping out the best new beauty products to stay looking cool despite the heat. This time, we've collected stellar sunscreens, lip butters… Read More
May 20, 2013 3:00 PM
Step Up Your Healthy-Dinner Game With This Cheap & Easy Meal
For us, springtime is always accompanied by the urge to do a little pruning — which means getting rid of unworn duds, trimming some unnecessary cals from our diets, and cutting back on spending to save for a summer vacay. Thankfully, blogger Rivka of Not Derby Pie is helping us accomplish two of… Read More
May 20, 2013 12:30 PM
A Radiant Kerry Washington Makes Graduates Cry at GWU
This past weekend was a big one for tossed caps and teary goodbyes, as grads all over the country celebrated commencement. Yesterday at George Washington University, a particularly stunning speaker — Scandal-star and GWU-alumnus Kerry Washington — brought her own special message of inspiration and… Read More
May 20, 2013 6:00 AM
15 Crossbody Bags You Won't Believe You Lived Without — Until Now
Remember high school algebra, when everything was complicated until you found the right formula — and then it all just worked? That's what it's like when you add a crossbody bag to your repertoire. Suddenly, your hands are free, your stuff is safe — and you look pretty darn cute. To prove our loyalty… Read More
May 19, 2013 10:00 AM
1 Girl, 4 Looks: Ashley Turchin's Model-Turned-Shopowner Style
Aside from being one of the sweetest spirits in D.C.'s fashion pack, Ashley Turchin also has a knack for killer collabs. First, she peddled vintage finds with La Petite Marmoset; now, she's partnering with Carla Cabrera and Marshall Johnson of The President Wears Prada to launch ANTHOM, an e-commerce… Read More
May 18, 2013 9:00 AM
Weekend Buzz: Precious Pups, Summer Recipes, & Dining Guides
Want to admire some of the most beautiful women of our time? The Sofitel is teaming up with photographer Gilles Bensimon to show off his shots of gorgeous female subjects (think Charlize Theron and the like). The images are on display at the hotel's Ici Urban Bistro through July 1. (Sofitel)
Calling… Read More
May 17, 2013 3:00 PM
10 Real-Life 'Dos That'll Make You Forget Your Own Bad Hair Days
It's pretty common to stroll through D.C. and have someone's insanely gorgeous hair stop you dead in your tracks. In fact, we routinely do 180s to admire beautiful blowouts, bold natural tresses, and too-cute pixies. Read More
May 17, 2013 12:30 PM
Remember Your Worst Job Interview? This Is It — Only Now, It's Funny
Whether you're hunting for a new gig or entering the workforce as a recent grad, a job interview is always stressful. All kinds of things ricochet around your head: Did I spell-check my resume? Am I sweating? What's this job all about again?
The team behind local brand The Shirt knows all your worst… Read More
May 20, 2013 1:40 PM
May 17, 2013 10:00 AM
No Sweat! The Hot New Way To Layer This Summer
I’m usually a minimalist when it comes to rings, but I’ve fallen hard for the wear-every-ring-you-own-at-the-same-time fad that's been going on. I find that it works best to pick one statement ring and mix it with slim bands and other simple designs, like dainty knots and small shapes.
Here… Read More
May 17, 2013 6:00 AM
10 Excellent Lace Shorts To Make Your Summer Sweeter
Lace isn't what it used to be. While we've always loved the traditionally feminine fabric, this season's iterations are anything but too girly. That's right: You can pair your favorite lace shorts with everything from crop tops to high-tops. We did the digging and found the trendiest pairs around. From… Read More
May 16, 2013 3:30 PM
Ready For Hot Summer Nights? Violet's New Lookbook Sets The Mood
Any longtime D.C. resident knows that the summers here are no joke — hot, sticky, sweaty, and seemingly endless. And since the days of 100% humidity are just around the corner, it seems fitting that Adams Morgan-boutique Violet has teamed up with Panda Head to produce a lookbook full of getups for… Read More
May 16, 2013 12:30 PM
The New Blowout Spot That'll Rock Your Locks — For Just $35
Even if you’ve perfected an at-home 'do routine, DIY'ing fresh-from-the-salon hair still isn't as exciting as actual salon hair. So, when you get the chance to score a pro-styled mane that's accessible, affordable, and comes with great perks (think: dreamy ambience, snacks, and champagne), it makes… Read More
May 16, 2013 6:00 AM
3 Rad Day Trips From D.C. & The Travel Getups To Match
Summer may be on the horizon, but that doesn't mean you can't squeeze in a warm-weather getaway before the humidity sets in. Luckily, we've scoped out some quick trips to enticing spots (even a little retail therapy), within a few hours' drive of the District to soothe any cases of wanderlust. Click… Read More
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