There is a new food and wine festival in DC, and this weekend it took place. Celebrity Chef Michael Mina created Georgetown Wine & Dine, a weekend of fabulous food and drink events that raised funds for World Central Kitchen. Hosted by the Four Seasons Hotel Georgetown and Company Fine Wine, the red carpet reception… Continue Reading Georgetown Wine & Dine Weekend Reception: What I Wore
I know many folks in the U.S. who treat voting the way some do church. They only go to Easter and Christmas services, and they only vote when it’s to determine the next president. But this election happening this coming Tuesday is a big one, bigger than a lot of recent elections. These midterm elections… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #221
As someone who often gets beauty gifts and has a daughter who also gets a lot of beauty-inspired gifts (no shade, we love it!), I have had my share of great gift sets and not-so-great gift sets. Below I share what I believe to be the 9 best beauty holiday gift sets this year, and… Continue Reading 9 Beauty Gift Sets Under $50 That Won’t Be Regifted
I’ve reviewed Everlane Denim for a size 14, and have worn several Everlane pieces such as the Everlane cashmere crew and cashmere lantern sleeve sweater and the Japanese GoWeave Short Wrap Dress. I hadn’t tried any jackets or blazers from Everlane and asked if they would send me their Oversized Blazer to review. How is… Continue Reading Everlane Oversized Blazer Review
If you are one who has been waiting for non-white trendy sneakers to come back in style, this is the season for you! I recently shared this stylish black sneaker as a great choice for grown women because black sneakers, in general, are back in style. But so are other colors like tan. So I… Continue Reading The 6 Best Stylish Tan Sneakers for Grown-ass Women
Weekend Reads We probably shouldn’t let big companies use Kanye West’s antisemitism for clout. (Friday Things) Doctors Call for National Day of Action on Abortion November 3: ‘We Can’t Just All Get Thrown Into Jail’. (Jezebel) The Second Amendment gives no comfort to insurrectionists. (New York Times – gift article) The environment and economy are… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #220
Weekend Reads Redfin reached out to me as a DC style expert to ask best advice for keeping a small apartment bedroom and closet organized. As someone who has lived in small apartments with small closets (and a small historic home with even smaller closets) I was happy to share my thoughts. Here’s the article:… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #219
I’ve been raving about a lady tux for years. Able to go anywhere a cocktail dress would, a lady tux (also known as a Le Smoking) is oftentimes more comfortable, warm, and versatile. It looks chic with flat shoes, it doesn’t require special underpinnings, and the jacket and pants can separate to increase the number… Continue Reading 10 Ways to Style a Lady Tux
The Talbots Friends and Family sale is here and this is a sale you do NOT want to miss! This sale gives you 30% off your entire purchase and I gotta tell you, the Talbots New Arrivals are so good! If you think Talbots is only one aesthetic you need to take another look. Amazing… Continue Reading Talbots Friends and Family Sale: 36 Of the Best Buys