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Rules of a Gentleman

For many, this weekend marks the end of summer.  For me, it also marks the end of an era – my roomie is moving out!  Even though he only lived with us for a year, he’s been the best roommate and friend I could have asked …

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Still Smiling

Everyone knows that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. But lesser know, is that September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Unfortunately, both cancers are closely related. For women who are at an increased or hereditary risk for these cancers, it is …

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White for Work

Photo: Imaxtree via Elle.com From left to right, Reed Krakoff, Joseph Altuzarra, Prabal Gurung, Calvin Klein, and Narciso Rodriguez. By now, you’ve probably put away your white clothing for storage until spring. Luckily, the New York Fashion Week …

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XOXO Gossip Girl

Oh mon dieu!  Gossip Girl returned tonight!  As if I needed more temptation with all the fashion week coverage, now all I can think about is running off to Paris to shop!  Instead, I will window shop via the Outnet.  Parlez vous …

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Zara

If you live in Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Germany or the UK, you can now shop from Zara online.  The rest of us still have to venture to their stores.  I checked out the new site regardless, and am now more determined than ever, to save up and …

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Leather

“Many people are scared of leather because it’s so edgy, but when paired with a tee and a cardigan, blazer or flannel, they become interchangeable with any other skinny black pants. Trust me.”- Rachel Strugatz, online editor and reporter at Women’s …

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Photo Booth!

Last Saturday at 5:30 in the morning, my roommate and I left our house for the airport and began our wedding adventure weekend.  And it really was a bit of an adventure.  We arrived in Milwaukee at 8AM, and with no hotel to go to, camped out in the …

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Adirondack Vacation

The first weekend in August I flew up to the Adirondack’s to visit my childhood best friend while she was back from China. Her family has a summer house that is part of a camp of homes built by their great-great-great-grandfather. It is so relaxing and …

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Monday, August 16

It’s mid-August and summer is slipping away.  Thankfully, in DC, August is a wonderful month.  With Congress returned to their home districts, life slows down just a bit and residents can relax and enjoy the remaining summer months.  …

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Rehearsal Dinner

As far as what to wear, being a bridesmaid is pretty easy: you wear what the bride tells you. I’ve been struggling, however, with what to wear to the rehearsal dinners. Since I get to show off my own style this night only, I want to wear something that …

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Georgetown FNO Event

On September 10, 2010, the Georgetown neighborhood in DC will be joining in on the Fashion’s Night Out celebrations.  From 6PM-11PM, over 60 Georgetown stores, restaurants and salons will be participating in the global initiative created to …

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Love H&M Fall

As soon as I’m done paying for wedding related expenses, I’m going to H&M and shopping their fall collection.  I love the capes, camel, and cozy-looking pieces.  September can’t get here soon enough! For more gorgeous pieces, …

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