Archive for September, 2011
Wednesday, September 14th, 2011
A few weeks ago, Belle from Capitol Hill Style posted about Birchbox, a company that sends you five deluxe-sized beauty samples from brands such as Nars, Philosphy, and Kiehls to your mailbox every month for the mere price of $10. Being a big fan of surprises, mail, and beauty products I knew that I had [...]
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Tuesday, September 13th, 2011
One of my least favorite things in the world is breaking in new shoes. In fact, I have about half a dozen shoes in my closet that have never been worn because I did not want to go to the pain of breaking them in. I have learned a few tips and tricks along the [...]
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Saturday, September 10th, 2011
The DC Shorts Film Festival kicked off their opening night with a celebrity themed party at Madame Tussaud’s on Friday. Party goers included an eclectic mix of filmmakers, actor/actress types, socialites, the press, and random vagabonds who were more interested in the open bar and defiling wax figurines. You will see which group I fit [...]
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Friday, September 9th, 2011
Goodbye Jaleo*! With its beautifully textured walls, sparkling cava sangria and outdoor patio my new favorite tapas joint is Bodega in Georgetown. My cousin Karelle and I sharing a paella lunch with lobster, clams, mussels, and prawns in it. Amber and I enjoying a glass of refreshing cava sangria on a warm summer night. *Just [...]
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Friday, September 9th, 2011
A couple of weeks ago, Rob and I woke up and decided to go to New York. After booking last minute transportation through Vamoose and a hotel room through Tablet, we were off! We literally had no plans when we arrived which was nice because we really got to explore the city. Some of our [...]
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Thursday, September 8th, 2011
With the DCMA halfway underwater, I decided to forgo Fashion Night Out in favor of making a big warm pot of Japanese style chicken curry. Over a heaping pile of white rice – – this is true Asian comfort food.
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Thursday, September 8th, 2011
Fellow Suburbanettes, if you are a fan of shopping, bargains, cocktails and goody bags like I am – – it is time to grab your ticket to the District Sample Sale. Proceeds for the event will benefit WEAVE (Women Empowered Against Violence) which is an organization near and dear to my friend Miemo‘s heart.
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Thursday, September 8th, 2011
When you think of the name Abraham Lincoln words such as “Honest” and “Presidential Powerhouse” come to mind. But trendy? Not really. Say what you want, but the people behind Hudson Lounge has struck gold with their trendy new restaurant concept Lincoln, which is based on the United States’ super sexy 16th president. The decor [...]
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Thursday, September 8th, 2011
This picture was taken exactly one week ago at Jack’s Boat House in Georgetown. This picture was taken earlier today of the flooded streets in Falls Church on my way to lunch.
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Friday, September 2nd, 2011
I want. Badly. Marc by Marc Jacobs Petal To the Medal Flap Pouchette
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