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Open Reception with Artist John Horejs 2008-04-03 04:16:44 Has it already been a year since the grand opening of the Ed Chasen art gallery in Georgetown? Wow how the time flies. I remember going to the gallery opening last year on a rainy Georgetown night with the newly weds, Sasha and Antoine. John Horejs will be visiting the Ed Chasen fine art gallery on Saturday evening April 5, 2008 from 5-9 pm for a one man show titled "It's a Spring Fling." For more details and come meet John Horejs in person, call or go online. Space is limited so reserve your spot now for an evening of art and conversation. This small art gallery has an impressive selection of contemporary art works and sculptures. I fell in love with some of the bronze sculptures but they were all sold out when I called to inquire.
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Clinique 7-Piece Black Honey Makeup Set 2008-04-03 03:57:01 There are certain things that you should never keep to yourself. That is why I am sharing this beauty secret with you. Sephora is offering this 7-piece Clinique
makeup set, a $59 for just $25. Yes you read it right. Toss out some of those gunky products in your makeup bag and make room for the black honey lipstick and face palette to match. Rich and vibrant colors are in for spring so go ahead and try a new shade. At just $25, this is a must.
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Decorating Classes at the Pottery Barn 2008-04-03 03:48:46 Are you bored with the furniture in your living space? Have you ever wondered how you can add personal touches to your living room? Pottery
Barn is offering a complimentary decorating class on Saturday, April 13 on upholstering furniture. Stop by your favorite Pottery Barn store or call to reserve your spot because space is limited. I for one will be at the Georgetown store to learn some new techniques. Now I must say that I am no Martha Stuart but given the right instructions, I can make a mean decorative pillow. I am moving in to my first one bedroom apartment in a month and I am sure learning how to reupholster some furniture will come in handy for the paint jobs I have in mind. Every glamour girl should have a glamorous living space so why not take a couple of your friends and do a br Read more:Decorating
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The Look of Lilly 2008-04-03 03:38:09 Springtime is all about Lilly
Pulitzer because bright sunny days in DC deserve vibrant colors and fun prints. I am a devout Lilly fan but I think I toned down my look when I got out of college. I have friends who are die hard Lilly fans who rock the look year round and there is nothing wrong with that. What I love about Lilly is that everything in the collection is something I would wear. My look is a mix of preppy chic and glamour couture so I love mixing and matching clothes to fit my personality. You would not catch me in Lilly and Jack Rogers sandals. No ma'am. Too preppy for my taste. Now there are those occasions when I feel the need to go prep star so please don't penalize. Here are a few of my favorite springtime Lilly looks. So fab.The Angelette Dress in blue paired with the High
Pumped Up 2008-04-02 21:57:05 What is sexier, wearing four and a half inch black stilettos or a hot pink ballet flats? Answer, stilettos of course. Stilettos do the trick when you need a pick me up. Not only are they flattering but they make those gams look incredibly long. CAUTION: you must learn to walk in stilettos. I was one of the college girls that always dressed up for class and I guess I have not changed. Come in to my room and you will find my three favorite lovers, Christian, Jimmy and Sergio lined up ready for me. Nothing says hello dahlin' better than seeing my gorgeous shoe collection. Therefore, it is no surprise that I get so depressed whenever I look in my shoe closet. Why? Because I can wear any of my high heeled shoes. Get pumped and ready to step into some of these sexy shoes. All of them were made f
Tickled Pink 2008-04-02 21:14:44 Nothing screams girly than painting my toe nails hot Barbie pink for spring and summer weather when I can get away with being quirky. "Girl it's all in the attitude and the way you rock it," says my beautician. "Don't be scared to show of those hot pink toes, girl you are wearing Chanel," she added. Chanel being the operative word. I went to the nail salon today to get a pedicure because I was feeling so down about not being able to wear stilettos. The next best thing I could think of was to get my beautician to paint my toes in a hot shade of pink. Not just any pink, Chanel pink. So before I got to the salon, I made a pit stop at Saks Fifth Avenue to buy my favorite Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour in Organdy to match my hot pink cast. The result, a brand new pedi in the shade of pink. Turn
Purses and clutches and bags Oh My! 2008-04-02 12:58:58 Any fashionista knows that the key to polishing off any outfit is to accessorize. So it is no wonder that many of us have oodles and oodles of handbags and clutches in our fashion arsenal. Accessories are the ammo you need to take your look from drab to fab. On Thursday, April 3, Lauren Merkin, clutch and handbag design extraordinaire, will be at Cusp (3030 M Street, NW) from 6 to 8 p.m. to preview her spring collection of clutches, handbags and accessories. Isn't that grand? Ooh and ahh over gorgeous spring clutches in vibrant hues of pinks, yellows, purples and more. Snag a couple of accessories from her spring line for your collection. With cute names like Lola, Viv, Char, Emma in her collection, I can't get enough. Her Diane Clutch is fab in 8 gorgeous colors. Bring one of your fave La Read more:Purses
Barbie Bling for the Adults 2008-04-06 15:56:23 Did you play with Barbie
as a kid? I was a huge fan of Barbie and Ken and her entire posse. As I got older, it was not acceptable to be playing with or collecting Barbie dolls. I guess jewelry designers Layna and Alan Friedman thought of me when they designed these blinged out Barbie jewelry for the grown ups. This bling doesn't come cheap. The Barbie Rocks collection features bracelets, necklaces and rings with the style icon, Barbie, herself on them. The prices range from $8 to $15,000. If you still love Barbie, show your loyalty with some bling. That's what Barbie would do.
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Celeb-Spiration: George Clooney 2008-04-06 15:20:16 If GeorgeClooney
were to ask me to marry him, I would do so in a heart beat. Now I am not into old guys but for George I would make the exception. Besides his good looks, acting talent, passion for humanitarian efforts and just being an overall nice guy, Mr. Clooney sure knows how to dress. Men everywhere take note. His look is effortless. He manages to look chic and approachable at the same time. This all black outfit is a stunner. Guys, achieving this looks is as easy as one, two, three. Honest. For this look, you will need a black suit, black shirt and nice shoes, please don't do loafers. I would love to see a guy in all gray instead of black for a nice change.Armani Collezioni Three-Button Suit, $1,695.00, Armani Collezioni Button-Front Shirt, $235, Ermenegildo Zegna Abburatto Buckled Read more:George Clooney
Ecologie Bags 2008-04-06 15:07:11 Throw out those trashy plastic shopping bags and opt for a more eco-friendly shopping bag that can be reused over and over and over again. ECOLOGIE bags are reusable, recyclable shopping bags taking retailers by storm. The line of totes come in a myriad of colors (pink, red, blue, green, and orange) and are named after some of your favorite cities like Dublin, LA, New York, Paris, Hamptons and more. At just $2.50 a pop, these ecofriendly bags make it cheap and chic to go green. Each bag holds four times the amount of stuff a plastic bag would hold and is lightweight, durable, water and dirt resistant AND recyclable. It's the best of both worlds.
H&M Announces Comme des Garçons Line 2008-04-06 14:14:00 Riddle me this...what do the following people have in common Karl Lagerfeld, Stella McCartney, Roberto Cavalli, Jovovich-Hawk, Behnaz Sarafpour? Yes I know they are clothing designers. Try again. Stumped? Alright alright I will give you the answer. All of those designers have partnered with mass retailers like Target and H&M to create affordable clothing for the younger set that crave the lux styles but cannot afford to buy them.H&M just announced a new partnership with avant garde designer Comme des Garçons. The designer will design a variety of womenswear, menswear, childrenswear, and accessories and create a new unisex fragrance for the Swedish retailer. So fab. I am certain designer Rei Kawakubo will deliver an amazing array of wearable designs for the glam youth market. In a
The Look of Plaid 2008-04-06 13:30:27 Don't limit plaid to Halloween school girl costumes or Scottish kilts. The look of plaid is jovial and innocent. Don't go overboard with an all plaid outfit. Mix and match solids with plaid for a more grown up look. Check out my favorite plaid pieces for inspiration. H81 Straw Plaid
Hobo Crinkled Plaid Halter Dress Plaid Ruffle Panty MARC by Marc Jacobs Plaid Lame Mod Dress Nanette Lepore Brushstroke-Plaid Dress Tartan Slingbacks Won Hundred Bash Dress in Puritan Grey Jovovich-Hawk Darla Dress in Navy Plaid LaROK Sitter Coat in Yellow Plaid
Members Only "Classic Bomber " Leather Jacket 2008-04-06 13:11:03 Babies of the 80s might not remember the Members
Only jacket invasion. I remember the Members Only jackets were the hottest things ever for guys. Nowadays I am not sure whether guys of my generation really wear Members Only jackets anymore; however, the brand is back with the classic bomber jacket for the ladies. Join the exclusive club by owning the 'ClassicBomber
' jacket. The jacket is available in Cognac and Gold. Go for the glitz in gold or classic rocker chic in the cognac. Either way, you will not go wrong.
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The Look of L.A.M.B 2008-04-06 12:58:48 Gwen Stefanie's unique style has evolved over the years. As a result, her 3 year-old clothing line, L.A.M.B, is hotter than ever. The eclectic mix of Harajuku, rocker, femme fatale, school girl, and goth styles is chic and wearable. I love her use of color and cuts for skirts and dresses. Gwen is a style icon and No Doubt will be bringing us beautiful clothes for a long time. Most of you know I am shoe girl and cannot resist a well made shoe. Check out a few of pieces from her L.A.M.B collection. The collection features luxurious leather bags, shoes and clothing. I am in love with the Lucille pleated dress. I love the sweetheart neckline and the pockets. Reminds me of a really glam teacher. L.A.M.B is available at Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman, We One You Two and othe
The Patio Dress 2008-04-06 12:25:46 The look for the season is effortless style and nothing says effortless than a maxi or patio dress. These long frocks are a must for the spring and summer weather when all you want to do is relax by the waterfront with friends while sipping on margaritas. The secret to looking fab in patio dresses is to pick a silhouette that flatters your figure. Show of your back, arms or your tiny waist in different cuts and styles. Remember to have fun with the dresses. Bold prints and vibrant colors are chic. For a toned down look, simply pair a necklace, earrings and flats or kitten heels. If you want to vamp it up for night, put on heels, and accessorize. Here are a few of my favorite looks. Issa London Printed Silk Gown, $715, Single Watercolor Patio
Dress, $312, Development Ruched Racer Back Flor
The Look of Estée Lauder 2008-04-06 11:51:23 I am living on the bare makeup essentials right now because I lost my makeup bag a couple of weeks ago. Bare essentials being my Sue Devitt Triple Seaweed powder, a powder brush, Cover Girl quad eyeshadow and Rosebud Salve lip balm. How I manage to still look so glam is baffling to me. I went to the Bachelors and Spinsters Ball last night and needed to look a little bit more glam than my usual self. I had about an hour and a half to get a mini pedicure, hair washed and blow dried and makeup done.I dropped off my Zipcar, Mazda Maisey, at the Ballston Metro so I decided to make a hair appointment at Kenny's Hair salon and a pedicure appointment at a cute little nail salon on the corner of Randolph and Stuart Streets. The event started at 9 and I had a couple of pre-parties before hand. So a Read more:Lauder
Greenify Your Space 2008-04-06 11:25:47 Join the green movement and help keep our planet clean. As Captain Planet would say, "the power is yours." As a consumer, you have the buying power to make decisions that will be beneficial to you, your family, your community and the world. Helping the planet is not hard. Simply switching the light bulbs in your house to Lumiram Ecolume full-spectrum compact, $19.95 makes a big difference.The green movement is changing the way we do business. The demand for green products has increased ten fold and various industries are taking note. Department stores and online retail vendors have begun selling everyday products that are organic and environmentally friendly. I went to Macy's and found an array of bedroom linens, towels and even clothes that are made from environmentally sustainable materi Read more:Space
60 Seconds to Chic Spring Beauty Dramatic Eye 2008-04-05 13:12:01 I am not a makeup artist and I am not trying to pass off as one. I received an email from a reader asking me about eye makeup looks for the spring. I didn't get the chance to go to Sephora to ask some of my favorite makeup artists about hot looks for spring. Check out this video for tips.
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Sale Alerts 2008-04-05 09:42:55 My loyal readers have sent me gchat and email messages asking me to feature sale items weekly. Your wish is my command ladies. You know I love shopping and bargains but I also share. As they say, sharing is caring. Here are a couple of sales this week.Bloomingdales Lauren by Ralph Lauren Rigid Denim Tirana Crested Blazer, $103, Lauren by Ralph Lauren Silk Georgette Psyche Blouse, $89.99, Bloomingdale's Exclusive Shirtdress, $58.99Endless.com J.Renee Karissa Pump, $52.47, N.Y.L.A. Women's Maple Pump, $42.87, Jessica Bennett Women's Forli Pump, $107.90Diane Von FurstenbergRhythm Dress in Navy Combo, $213, Gilligan Pants in Midnight, $165, Prima Dress in Midnight, $159
Save the Date: DC Design House 2008-04-05 09:13:31 Fifteen of the area's top designers are hard at work transforming the 2008 DC Design House
(3018 P Street, NW) to benefit Children's Hospital, and need volunteers to sell tickets, greet visitors, and docent rooms when the house opens to the public: Saturday, April 19, to Sunday, May 11. Do something good for yourself and the community and volunteer for this worthy cause.One house15 Designers20 Days1 Great Cause.Who: Fifteen top area designers display their talentsWhat: DC Design House 2008When: Saturday, April 19, to Sunday, May 11Where: A historic home located at 3014 P Street, NW in GeorgetownWhy: To benefit Children's National Medical Center more information
America's Polo Cup Mixer 2008-04-05 09:06:51 Gold Cup, Courage Cup, America
's Polo Cup, so many cups. My cup runneth over. Here's a fun event for all of you polo and fashion junkies. America's Polo Cu is hosting a mixer on April 10 at D'Aqua Italian Restaurant in the Penn Quarter to kick off the upcoming polo tournament. Put on your most glam outfit and mingle with polo players and fashion models for the America's Polo Cup. Call202-783-7717 for reservations.Don't forget to buy your tickets to the Polo Black Tie Cocktail Cocktail Party on May 9th and the Polo Cup on May 10.
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Clive Christian No. 1: The World's Most Expensive Perfume 2008-04-07 17:49:29 Feast your eyes on the world's most expensive fragrance for women, CliveChristian
No. 1 Pure Perfume
for Women. Luxury at it's finest ladies. So what will it take for you to put $2,350.00 towards the purchase of this perfume?No. 1 Pure Perfume for Women is created using the rarest and finest ingredients. There are other perfumes made of 'rare' ingredients but do not cost that much. So what do you get when you buy Mr. Christian's perfume? You get a brilliant cut diamond on a handmade crystal bottle and the Clive Christian name.In 1999 Clive Christian acquired the Crown Perfumery, a celebrated British perfume house established in 1872. The house acquired its name after being granted the use of the royal crown by Queen Victoria as a mark of quality and excellence.Rare Ingredients: Top notes Read more:World
Vintage Vamp Updo 2008-04-07 14:13:39 I love updos but cannot do them to save my life. I found this hairstyle on Total Beauty.com and just had to share. This can be worn for work or a night out on the town.Total Time: 10 minutesWorks on:· Medium to long hair· Unwashed hairStuff to have handy:· Bobby pins (large and small)· Hair elastic· Hairspray· Shine spray· Large-barrel curling iron· Fine-tooth combHow to:Step 1Using a large-barrel iron, curl the bang section of your hair forward.Step 2 Clip the section into place (see inset photo No.1). We'll revisit it later.Step 3Pull the rest of the hair into a tight, low, side ponytail. Make sure that it's bump-free.Step 4Using the curling iron, curl the whole side ponytail in an upward angle.Step 5Once the ponytail is curled up, spray it well with hairspray, then roll it up t Read more:Vintage
Barton Perriera Sunglasses 2008-04-07 12:43:53 They are called the 'windows to the soul' so why not protect them against harmful sun rays with sunglasses? I am loving Barton
Perriera's collection of sunglasses. Celebrities like Mariah Carey, Lawrence Fishburn, Evangeline Lilly, Angelina Jolie, Justin Timberlake, Jessica Beil, and Billy Bob Thornton are fans of these chic and glam sunglasses. Show of your personality with cute names like Fairlady, Socialite, Bombshell, Centerfold, Heiress, Dame, Crusader and more. The collection boasts aviators, oblong lenses and a plethora of colors to tickle your fancy. These sunglasses redifine elegance. The sunglasses are available at Georgetown Opticians (1307 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC). I just called the store to see if they indeed carry Barton Perreira and the lady on the other end of Read more:Sunglasses
Violet New York City Clutches 2008-04-07 11:59:54 You can never have too many bags. I am a shoe girl but bags are my next favorite accessories. I am loving Violet NYC and their new clutches. Bold colors are in and it's not wonder that this fab designer has embraced them for the spring bag collection. Choose from the Manhattanite, VIP and Spotlight. The fun Manhattanite Bag is fun and frilly with ruffles. Make a bold statement by carrying this vibrant bag. I love the purple glam. Think Carrie from Sex in the City.Get the VIP treatment by rocking the VIP clutch. Bold metallic hues and the cutout handles on this clutch is sexy. Channel your inner Samantha from Sex in the City.All eyes will be on you when you enter the room with the Spotlight clutch. I love the scaffolding detail on this clutch.
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Mmmmmmmm....Beeer! 2008-04-07 11:21:15 It happened at 12:01 AM April 7 1933, the Repeal of Prohibition. This is the perfect day to learn about beer and discover new ones at local breweries and bars. Celebrate your right to drink with happy hour specials at these bars:Grand Cru Veneria & Cafe: $1 off all bottled beer. They have over 40 domestic and imported beers. Try the Dilerium Tremens.Rock Bottom Brewery:The Rock Bottom in Arlington (4238 Wilson Blvd.; 703-516-7688): $2.50 beer pints and 25-cent chicken wings.The Bethesda Rock Bottom (7900 Norfolk Ave.; 301-652-1311): $2 Kolsch beers from 6 to 8.Gordon Biersch: 900 F Street NW, Washington, DC. Try the Marzen or the Hefeweizen. Capitol City Brewery: Arlington (2700 S. Quincy st, Arlington, VA)Capitol Hill: 2 Massachusetts Ave, NE, Washington, DCDowntown: 1100 New York Av
In Fiore Night Queen Perfums Solides 2008-04-07 09:31:40 Just a touch of In FioreNightQueen
Perfums Solides on your pulse points and you are set for a night out on the town. The perfume solid has a perfect blend of exotic Jasmine flowers from India, Italian Bergamot peel and decadent morsels of Rose petals, Oud, and Patchouli leaves. The name of this sensual fragrance is befitting because the notes are so sexy. I love the golden-bronze embossed compact with mirror packaged. The package comes enclosed in black velvet pouch and midnight-blue box with gold In Fiore stamp. So glam.The In Fiore products good for the skin and the environment. The perfums solids are hand-blended and contain only pure, natural ingredients and no synthetic preservatives.
Simple Elegance: Updating the Preppy Look 2008-04-09 15:35:29 Gents pay close attention. The days of living your life as a frat star are over. It's time to upgrade your look. There are a couple of key things you must know.1. Belts are a must.2. Buy a watch instead of using your cell phone to get the time.3. Grooming is essential.4. Deodorant is your friend and cologne can be your enemy.5. Learn to have fun with your look. Paul Frank 'Fairmont' Pattern Trousers, $78, Alfani Black Bengal Dress Shirt, $31.99, Tod's Nuovo Gommini Moccasins, $325, Hugo Boss Rectangular Sunglasses, $74.99, Extra-Large Roadster Steel Chronograph, $8100
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