Just because “the weather outside is frightful” doesn’t mean your skin has to be! Cold temperatures don’t do our skin any favors. From loss of moisture to wind chapping, cracking and splitting; to scales, flakes, and peeling…need I continue? Not everyone experiences the same type of skin troubles during Fall and Winter, but here are […]
Inspiration for the Day: Isabel Toledo
Here in DC, you probably best know Ms. Toledo as the designer of Michelle Obama’s lemongrass dress and overcoat she wore for President Obama’s inauguration speech back in 2009. If you’re otherwise unfamiliar with the designer, let me just say she has very unique designs (see here and here) that I absolutely love. I met […]
Finding the Right Fit: The Perfect Camera Bag
I first started looking for chic camera bags after the start of my summer internship at event coverage site Guest of a Guest. Since I knew I would be toting my camera around the District to take pictures at events I knew I needed to upgrade from using a cotton scarf to “protect” my camera […]
Coat Envy
As temperatures continue to drop I’ve noticed my coat arsenal is lacking quite a bit. There are so many great coat trends this Fall, but with very little shopping budget remaining a girl can only dream. And this girl wants to show you her dreamed up outfits to go with them! Below are 5 of […]
Buck the Trend: Going Platinum
With “Blonde” being the number 3 hair trend of the Fall season, according to Elle, I thought I should forewarn women of the damage that ensues once you go bleach blonde, from my personal experience. Yes, I used to be bleached blonde. “Platinum” if you will. It was absolutely awesome—blondes DO have more fun—but it […]
Shopping Tip #3: Do Your Homework
Being a savvy shopper is being a smart shopper. You should never buy a high-ticket item you like without shopping around a little bit. If I have my sights set on a pair of shoes I always check multiple websites and stores to see who has the lowest price (free shipping is a huge plus […]
Breakout Time-Out
It happens to the best of us—you’re having a great week, everything’s in your favor, until you feel something brewing on your chin. Your confidence takes a hit, and as you walk from the boardroom to your office (or from your class across the quad) you can’t help but be self-conscious of who will point […]