There are two qualities I love in a store, quality merchandise at a reasonable price and items that come in all sizes (petite to plus). There is nothing worse than finding a great item and then...
I took a few days off last week to extend the Holiday Weekend. We had lots to do around the house since we are hosting a grad party for some close family friends. There was a little fun t...
I just knew my obsession with cap toe shoes would lead to a DIY or maybe two. Sitting in my closet and on their last heel tap were a pair of gun metal flats. They were destined for the trash but I de...
Ive been collecting tons of DIY ideas on Pinterest for our upcoming wedding but one of the projects Im planning would be great for our everyday home as well. Vintage mercury glass is beautiful ...
In todays edition of Im Obsessed Thank You Very Much (a quote from Kirby in St. Elmos Fire), I will tell you all about my love of cap toe shoes. Right now, Im especially loving the metal cap to...
Its supposed to rain for the entire week here in DC. I guess I cant complain since we had a beautiful weekend and its supposed to be beautiful next weekend. Rain really makes me feel blah...
Fridays always make me think of versatile outfits that I can wear while Im out doing errands and then go out to dinner and drinks later. This outfit is just that. It combines casual day time el...
Im on the mend and today Im guest blogging over at the DC Goodwill Fashionistas blog. I did a fun new DIY using a scarf from Goodwill, some thread and a pin/brooch blank. Using those simp...
My wardrobe since Sunday has consisted of pajamas and Uggs. Since I firmly believe that neither of these items should be seen outside of my house, Ill spare you my sickly wardrobe. My hair has ...
Im a bit under the weather and dont really have the energy tonight to do this post, that will be up on Monday. So I thought Id show you some of the things that are possibilities for our wedding...
As you know a fun day clutch has been the object of my desire for some time now. All of the neon color combos have been calling to me. The other day, as I was crawling home in traffic, I ...
I have a confession to make. I dont think flats are sexy at all. My sister and I were discussing this the other day. Flats are cute, they are fun, they are interesting but not sexy. Even ...
My cousin Brittany and I worked together to create one of my favorite DIYs yet, her Virginia Gold Cup hat. This past Saturday was the Virginia Gold Cup and the hat contest. Fellow DC bloggers L...
Friday night I was fortunate enough to attend a fun fashion event with my sister. NOVA Fashion Week hosted the Luxe Lifestyle Event. The evening showed attendees a behind the scenes look ...
Todays Frugal Fashion Friday centers on the parties this weekend for the Virginia Gold Cup and the Kentucky Derby. It was one of the options for todays Fridays Fancies. A huge part of these eve...
"I think there is beauty in everything. What ‘normal’ people would perceive as ugly, I can usually see something of beauty in it." — Alexander McQueen The world lost an amazing tal...
This spring, one of my must haves is a pair of colored jeans. Id like them in several colors and styles but Id settle for one stand out pair that is a great color and fits well. Pants arent my ...
I got up this morning and was in a huge rush. I had a client meeting and had to leave on time. Then of course, because we live in DC and this is a way of life, traffic was not on my side. ...
Last Fridays post for Fridays Fancies was so much fun that I decided to join again today. The theme is Date Night and this one is perfect for today. My Honey and I are having a date night...
I find myself wanting a new spring clutch but since we are saving for our wedding, my monthly budget for fashion purchases is $50 or less. My criteria for this new clutch arent difficult. It has to b...
“Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.” ~Coco ChanelI think Ive told you all th...
Last week I was running around sporting my cute new silver Nine West wedge sandals. On Monday morning I woke up to a freezing house and the weather report saying that the DC area would have highs aro...
About a week ago my cousin, Brittany sent me a tweet asking me to help her with a hat for the Virginia Gold Cup Races. Its a big event in the DC area each spring. The Gold Cup Races are s...
My blogger friend {av} of long distance loving, hosts a great link up each Friday. Its called Fridays Fancies and each week there is a theme. Quite some time ago I did a Fridays Fan...
Isnt it the goal of most women to age gracefully and look younger than we are? Well its definitely mine. We have lots of options today. I joke about plastic surgery with my friends but fr...
Maybe its my decision to use a vintage pattern for my wedding dress or maybe its my eternal love of Grace Kelly but Ive been really inspired by vintage fashion lately. Specifically, vintage Vog...
If you live in the DC area there are two great clothing swaps going on this Saturday! Two chances to snag some great clothes for free or almost free. Each event is a bit different so there is s...
You know Im loving pastels this season. Revlon ColorStay nail polish in Provence is the perfect lavender color. Of course I had to add a little glitter. Two coats of Provence, one coat of...
Good Monday Real Girls! Its been a tough day because I had to work and my mind was elsewhere. I told myself that this blog would not turn into a wedding blog. So Im going to beg you...
photo credit - piccsy and Madame DedalI stumbled upon this drawing and quotation on Pinterest. I love it and had to share it with all of you. As much as I love fashion, I truly believe, its not...
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