When publications ask me for an example of true DC style, I always mention Elizabeth Pendergrass at District of Chic. Our lovely city is often blasted for having no style and being a sea of ill-fitting navy skirtsuits and white sneakers, but in fact, we are a city who knows style and appreciates quality. Elizabeth… Continue Reading True Fashionista: Interview with Elizabeth Pendergrass of District of Chic
Yesterday was No Judgment Day, where we mothers should stop judging one another and support each other. I was honored that Redbook asked me to write a piece for No Judgment Day, and you should be seeing more pieces from me on Redbook’s site in the future. I encourage you to read some of the… Continue Reading Random Ramblings
[via] Today is World AIDS Day. This year’s theme is Getting to Zero. Zero new HIV infections, zero AIDS-related deaths… and zero discrimination. There are 1.2 million people living with HIV in the United States, and one in five are unaware of their infection. Think you don’t know anyone infected with HIV? Think again.… Continue Reading World AIDS Day – Getting to Zero
Don’t say douchey, it’s misogynistic. Don’t judge that woman on the Metro, I feel so bad for her, she’s just riding minding her business and you’re critiquing her looks. You’re being insensitive to those who have trouble finding fashion – you need to consider those with disabilities, in wheelchairs, who are over a size 26,… Continue Reading Why Bloggers Close Their Comments
Key West was just what the doctor ordered. The past couple of months have been pretty hectic, the type where you blink and a week has passed, where you need coffee three times a day just to get through the day, where you dream about work, where tension causes ridiculous and pointless arguments with those… Continue Reading Back from Vacation!
“If you can’t laugh at yourself, life’s gonna seem a whole lot longer than you like.” – Sam (Natalie Portman), Garden State When figuring out a costume for today I couldn’t pass up making fun of myself as a fashion blogger. I’m proud to be one, and I am so glad blogs are out there… Continue Reading Wednesday: Sense of Humor
Hey folks, just checking in from the suburbs of DC where we are faring quite well. While the lights flickered a few times yesterday evening, we kept power through the whole storm and my closet is still intact! However with the super saturated ground, a wind advisory, and our home surrounded by big old trees… Continue Reading Storms and Sartorial Decisions
I don’t try to discuss politics on this blog. I have very strong views, but I keep them to my Twitter account or in real life conversations. However I saw this gif this week regarding The Motion Picture Association of America and had to share: No matter your political views, there’s some serious issues going… Continue Reading Instead of an Outfit…
Every year we try to attend the Maryland Renaissance Festival at least once, however once we had a baby it has been harder to find the time. This was the last weekend of the season and last minute we decided to go and take Emerson – she’s old enough to not need a stroller, we… Continue Reading Our RennFest Weekend