We're Making Progress!

Working on this site has already been such a great experience. It has allowed me to meet so many new people while opening my eyes to a part of Washington, DC that I had yet to see. I thought about bringing the site down for a few weeks until it was completely ready to go, but I love the feedback I have been getting so I have decided to leave the site public. Please look for updates and changes on the site in the next few weeks as pieces begin to fall into place--and as always, any feedback is very much wanted!

Spring Fling

I spent three hours in Macy's last night. Normally I would feel guilty devoting so much time to one store, but they have great sales at the moment and I needed a day of relaxation. I'm not quite ready to try on a swim suit, but they are definitely out and ready to be purchased. Instead I spent my hard earned money on new "underthings" and a refill of my favorite perfume (DKNY Be Delicious Fresh Blossom). Now, the reason that link is to Sephora instead of Macy's is because Sephora ships for free, AND Sephora offers the 1oz size...which is only $40 and perfect for your purse. I got the 1.7oz size because I was feeling impulsive...but now I am concerned about carrying it around with me.

Either way, I LOVE this fragrance because it is light, not too sweet, but still exceptionally unique. The 1oz container lasted nearly 6 months for me....and I used it more than most people would (plus I probably shared it with others as much as I used it on myself). Perfume is such a great way to top off your look. Even if others don't smell it, you will know you smell wonderful. Shop around and find the fragrance that is perfect for you.

Great picks for spring weddings...

Spring is near, and with it comes dozens and dozens of weddings. Choose a few great dresses and match them with different cardigans and jewelry for each wedding. This will not only save money, but also your precious time. We all know how hard it is to find a great dress, let alone a new one every week. Buy shoes that are cute and comfortable, jewelry that won't fall apart, and cardigans that can be mixed and matched to a few different dresses. Good luck!

Here are a few suggestions,
1. Instead of a dress with sleeves, go sleeveless and add a colorful cardigan. It breaks up the look of the dress and is more comfortable -- plus, it is super feminine.

2. Dresses are great, but if you can't find a dress that you love, go with a skirt and blouse or even nice pants and a nice blouse. Avoid business casual and go for business professional (but don't forget to wear color!!)

3. Once again: COLOR, COLOR, COLOR! We all know that black is usually not okay to wear to a wedding, but try to avoid grays and pale colors. Bright colors are what weddings are all about (hint: avoid red or you'll end up looking like the "lady-in-red" at the wedding...also not okay).


So here is what I found for my friend. . .


This is an Eliza J. dress from Nordstrom and I absolutely love it. Once again, the cut of the dress is great for all body types. I love the idea of an orange or blue cardigan with this dress because it would give you the necessary sleeves while also accenting the bright colors. There is a bit of white at the bottom of this dress, but don't worry--it's not enough to be considered wearing a "white dress" (especially once you put on the cardigan).

Another similar option that I think would look great on her because of her amazing olive skin...

First, get over your fear of all things coral colored. This dress , which is also from Nordstrom, was designed by Ralph Lauren. The coral colors make it a great choice for spring weather and weddings. With a white cardigan, you can turn this sleeveless dress into a more conservative dress. It is not necessary to match your shoes to the color of the dress if you can match them to the color of your cardigan or jewelry. Speaking of jewelry; turquoise goes GREAT with coral! If that isn't your style, you will be safe with pearls, black or silver jewelry--just use your judgment and have fun!

A great place to find affordable cardigans is Express.com . Go here to see the different colors of cardigans!


I hope this helps!

Daily Candy

DailyCandy emails make me smile every morning. The Washington, DC edition of DailyCandy is the ultimate guide to great deals on fashion, highlights to local events, awesome DIY advice, and so much more. Exploring the DailyCandy website is like taking a trip through the game candyland, only it's real! If you have just moved to a city, or would simply like to explore a city you have taken for granted, you absolutely must check out what DailyCandy has to offer. Also, I know it's scary...but if you click on the advertisements on the DailyCandy page, you are guaranteed to find a store, restaurant, or exhibit that you had never heard of, or at least never visited. 2010 is about getting more out of our communities...DailyCandy took the first step, will you follow?

Beadazzled in Dupont

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Last week I had about an hour to kill before meeting up with friends for a drink in Dupont Circle. I am more familiar with Dupont than any other area of DC, but I rarely take the time to pop into the local shops. So, since I had some free time, I went into Beadazzled...which is tucked somewhere in between Kramer's Book Store and Starbucks on the North side of the circle. I was delighted by what I found....colorful beads of all shapes and sizes filled the entire store. I felt like I was in a pretend candy shop where nothing is edible but everything looks so delicious! Being the chatty person I am, I sparked up a conversation with the young, fashion savvy gentleman at the front of the store. He was super friendly (something I value above all else when shopping in boutiques) and took time to answer all of my questions.

Why go to Beadazzled?
This is the perfect place to go if you are feeling creative and want inexpensive jewelry. Some of the beads are on the more expensive side but most are super cheap. They range anywhere between $0.40 and $6.00 (which can add up when you're making a necklace full of beads). Most of the higher priced beads are designed to be the focal point of the necklace, bracelet or whatever else people create with beads. They also have pre-packaged kits for those of us who would rather not individually choose every bead for our project.

Classes
I know absolutely nothing about creating jewelry, but the man at the counter told me that they have classes twice a month for beginners. Fantastic! The next one is in late-March...it is early on a Sunday morning...but bet your beads i'll be there!