Alexandra Silver

Which comes first: fashion or fundraising? Judging by the Instagram photo that designer Clare Vivier posted of Michelle Obama and Gwen Stefani yesterday, t

When our wrists (or necks, or fingers, or ears) need some sparkle, local accessory chain Lou Lou is our go-to. With 10 locations in the DMV carrying every

Studio 85’s D.C.-themed nail polish collection matches fun hues with locally themes and landmarks. Try out “Roc Creek,” a jade hue, or a

Brightest Young Things reviews the top 50 songs of 2012 so far — in haiku form. (Brightest Young Things) It’s tough to keep up with so many sum

In the mood for some Latin flavor, but don’t have time to jet-set below the equator? Well, we may have just the solution for you. Tasty Chinatown spo

Bizarre Foods host Andrew Zimmern spent the day taste-testing cuisine from D.C.’s fave food trucks. He declared that chow from our trucks is downrigh

We'll admit to the occasional shopping splurge — and we're betting you will, too. But wouldn't it be great if those impulse buys did m

If you missed the opening Mother Trucker event at Capitol Skyline Hotel, then you missed 20 food trucks, 10 bars, water slides, aerial suspension artists,

Drake (and a 15-person entourage) were spotted partying at Eden Lounge and hanging out in Georgetown. Luckily, Chris Brown was nowhere in sight. (The Washi

Pack up the car and head for one of these drive-worthy destinations, all within 100 miles of the District. (Don’t forget snacks for the road!) (NBC W

We've been fans of D.C. jewelry designer Sola Biu's line Onyx Feather and its global flavor for a while now — the combination of vintage co

We know how soul-crushing the life of an intern can be: Racing to get your boss’s third iced latte, carrying stacks of papers twice your weight, draf