Jamming to The Bravery on my Ipod Sport inspires me to pound the pavement harder running along Rock Creek Parkway…

But tunes to swipe your credit card to?

I like!

On Sunday, June 10th CUSP in Georgetown (3030 M Street NW) is hosting the Summer of Sound Acoustic Festival from 3 to 5 p.m. Local bands, The Hard Tomorrows and indie rocker Andy Zipf will be performing, while you cash out last month’s paycheck on a new YSL bag or Chip and Pepper Jeans…

If you can’t make it out, and would rather an e-tail therapy sesh, Peruse some fashion blogs, while secretly booty dancing in your tighty whities to “Now That’s What I call Music.”

Enjoy a Fashionable Friday!

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Ah it’s that time of year again… Graduation…

My advice to you? Get out of D.C. this weekend!!! Fast!!

But what to get that graduate? If they had a Peruse.com account, you would know exactly what they need… but here are a couple of ideas…

1. Every graduate needs $$. Unsure of where they are working, they will need a couple extra bucks to pay the rent, or maybe buy a few beers in celebration.

2. Gift Certificates to Target, Costco, Crate & Barrel, etc. Maybe unglamorous, but much needed and appreciated…

3. Suit it up! Gift Certificates to Nordstrom’s lets them get everything from dress shirts to briefcases, all to help them put their best foot forward as they’re welcomed into the real world.

Okay, those are the standard. Looking for something more creative?

My aunt and family sent me this awesome package, from Pajama Gram. Inside a cute little box were some comfy pajamas, a door hanger, and a satchel to keep everything smelling fresh. Such an adorable gift for any occassion!

Another perfect gift, especially for the sports enthusiast, Urban Outfitter’s Flask Flip Flops. Designed by Reef, you get not one, but two flasks to fill and wear to watch the Nats at RFK– no worries about security, they’d never check your feet! Just don’t try sporting them on your graduation trip to Mexico. Customs may not be too thrilled when you have liquor oozing from your
feet…

Looking for a gift for the kid who has such bad A.D.D. you know a boxed set of LOST wont do? Try Monopoly Express… Perfect for this generation…

Remember your first three months of work? No time for happy hour? Well, get them something to ease their pain: Wine of the Month clubs are the gift that keeps on giving…

Finally, of course the customized flasks, clocks, business card holders,
etc are great, so don’t discount Things Remembered for something special….

Have a fashionable Friday!

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I am guilty of walking M Street like its a runway. Alert the Fashion Police, its true. Aviators on, I stroll about window shopping/people watching. Now I can do it for a cause.

I recently did a photo shoot for Fashion Fights Poverty. While it was probably the greatest day of my life, having my hair done by Audry Hemphill and make-up artist James Cornwell (both of PR @ Partners and Pretty Makeup), I learned to “Dress Responsibly.”

Coming from the girl who moved to the East Coast with a single suitcase, and in 18 months has single handedly accumulated enough to stock any local boutique, I was educated on how what you buy really matters.

I’ll be honest, I am fashionably bankrupt when it comes to knowing how clothes are manufactured. Fortunately, I was lucky enough to learn what a difference it makes getting your t-shirt from American Apparel as opposed to the Gap.

I fortunately was blessed to be adorned in a lovely couture gown by Kimberly Robinson of Kimbery Kouture, but I learned that ethical clothing can be on the runway, or even on MY runway (M Street) in a pair of Levi 100% organic cotton jeans.

Check out the list of retailers allowing you to “Dress Responsibly” and look for more updates on their big event in October…

Enjoy a Fashionable Friday!

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While the Cartier event last night in Chevy Chase was fabulous as to be expected, and I couldn’t say no to Saks 5th Ave.’s “Spend Some, to Get Some” deal, I found the real treasures of the night at Fashion Fights Povery’s Beauty Night Out. The swag bags were unbelievable, but even more incredible were the designers themselves. Lauren Bailey of Bailey Handbags developed a line of handbags which reflects healthy living by utilizing the healing properties of magnets within her insignias as hardware. These therapeutic magnets mix with a stylish and practical design made from the softest leather. I’ll take one of each!!

Belabumbum lingerie and Maternity also presented at BNO and had the most deliciously bright pieces, simply delectable! They are a true coming home story, as the line first developed in DC and then they left but have recently returned to the city where their idea developed!

Last weekend my friend Roby hosted an event for Dakota Martin Designs. I
absolutely fell IN LOVE with their Dakota Martin Scarf Top. I bought two! The necklaces are interchangeable and great to wear with the scarf top or on their own, and one of the tops I bought was even reversible!!! A chic way to cover up but stay cool as the DC humidity bodes down on us this summer! The designers were as sweet as their tops, and had much to offer! You can purchase online or at these three DC locations:

Atelier Couture
3003 N Street, NW
Washington DC 20007

Maggie and Lola
1013 E Street, SE
Washington DC 20003

Sherman Pickey
1647 Wisconsin Ave.
Washington, DC 20007

After all of the events last night, I am spent… Time to make some $$ so I can spend it!

Enjoy a Fashionable Friday!

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I’ll be the first to admit it, my behind is expanding exponentially due to winter hibernation. That said, while BB perused the paintball aisle of The
Sports Authority, I became instantly infatuated with the new-ish creation by Ipod, the Nike+iPod Sport Kit.

My obsession grew tenfold this morning when I actually tried the thing out… While I am still figuring out exactly what it DOESN’T DO (let me tell you, it seems to do it all). I was wildly impressed with my motivational coach whom told me to run faster and push harder as mile 3 made me glisten along the Bridges Trail. When I got infront of the Kennedy Center, I knew I needed my “Power Song” and with a click of a button, Kill Hannah was blaring from my earbuds. Compatible with the iPod Nano, a little attachment changes the way you work out. Apparently youre supposed to purchase special shoes, but I just stuck the receptor in my sock and it was on its way, counting calories, distances, and more… The best $29 I ever spent, much cheaper than a personal trainer over at Sports Club LA. Maybe if I can sell Peruse, I can purchase those sneakers…;-)

I love toys, dont you?!

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Saturday

Fashion Feeds Children by DC Fashionista Group
3 - 7p.m., Ultra Bar

The DC Fashionistas will put on an elegant and exquisite shopping event, open to the public, at the famous Ultrabar (a nominee of the 2007 Club World Awards for Best New Club and Sound System). The Fashionistas will present their unique and gorgeous collections of vintage clothing, corset belts, children’s shoes, cosmetics, accessories, etc. to help raise funds for Feed The Children.

www.fashionista.meetup.com/95

Fashion for Paws Event Sponsored by WHS
7:30 p.m., The French Embassy Read more…

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Forget Nancy Pelosi’s scarves, the big fashion news is that Valise in Georgetown is closing! After a fabulously fashionable year, the style-paving boutique on Wisconsin is shutting its doors… Hurry in to find deals on dresses and anything glamorous up to 70% off! Hurry before everything is gone!

Also, don’t forget to get your Fashion for Paws tickets at the French Embassy on Saturday, April 14th. Yours truly is modeling (also look for my promo on Tuesday morning on Fox 5) and there will be plenty of puppy couture to check out for your best friend!

Be sure to buy tickets through me, your “donation” can go toward your ticket!

Have a fashionable Friday!

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Have you ever run into one of those situations, when you just could not figure out what to wear? I am not talking about the first day of a new job (always wear a suit) or to the Bachelor’s and Spinster’s Ball taking place Saturday night at CTC.

I am talking those really really ridiculously perplexing times when an “in-betweener” outfit just won’t work…

For instance, two weeks ago it was BB’s birthday. He also had a game that night at 7pm. I was going from a vodka debut party at Fly to RFK for the DC United game– where I would MEET THE PARENTS. Obviously a suit would look WAY too dressed up, you just can’t wear heels to a soccer game, Barra Brava would eat me alive! It would be taboo to wear jeans and a jersey to the party at Fly… so I was at a loss. No time to change in between. After
harassing every member of the Blonde Charity Mafia, we finally came up with a semi-suitable outfit: A long black (DC Color, score!) turtleneck belted at the waist, black leggins and little white wedges from Target,which I colored black. With a Sharpie. In the back of the cab. Classy…

At least that is better than the time I had four events in one night and ended up bringing a USPS soft envelope with postage in my Kate Spade… Oh yes, I truly mailed my work clothes home after changing into my ball gown in the bathroom of chipotle on M street for the last event of the evening… Once again, “Classy” …

Ultimately, I needed to branch out for suggestion beyond the BCM so I just implemented a forum to discuss the impossible tasks of being a fashionista in the city on Peruse.com… Sign-up and start chatting…

(Yes, yes, I am guilty of the ever shameless self-promo plug… Until next week!

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Ah, Spring!

The possibilities are endless, white shoes with yellow sundresses at Sunday Brunch at Peacock Cafe, capris with open toed stilettos for a night on the town sipping P.I.N.K Vodka… I love Spring!

My favorite color has always been yellow. Don’t get me wrong, I love pink as it is the signature of every bodacious blonde, but yellow just has that extra charm and radiates sunshine and happiness. Okay, maybe that was a bit deep and giving too much credit to a color, but go with me on this…

I am overly delighted to see yellow in collections at every boutique this season. From hand bags by Kate Spade to sundresses at BCBG and cute Tees at CUSP, Georgetown will be raining in golden hues.

But how do you wear it?

Accessories: PETA don’t hate me, but I have always been a fan of croc. Yellow croc accessories are IN- think skinny belts, pumps, and clutches.

Pair it with: Stay away from yellow and brown combos- even though it was the plaid and glory of my high school (Go Lancers!), it should never be repeated. Black can make you look like a bumble bee if you’re not careful. I honestly suggest doing black, white, and yellow– incorporating the yellow into a three color pattern. You may be mistaken for an Easter egg
if you pair it with pink or blue, so I would avoid that as well…

Regardless this season don’t yield at the yellow… GO! GO! GO!

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This may be one step closer to Austin Power’s Fembots.

La Perla lingerie company will be introducing the AttraXion bra in a world exclusive preview at the CTIA conference in Orlando at the end of the month in the Fashion In Motion show, which Peruse.com is sponsoring. Developed by the La Perla Science Department in conjunction with European scientist Alexandra Fede, the AttraXion bra is the intersection of science and fashion, inventing a revolutionary undergarment concept which allows the bearers of the briefs to “extend their communicative impact and influence interpersonal relationships in a positive way.”

While I will give an update of the product when it is unveiled in Florida, for now all I know is that apparently it dispenses a small amount of liquid substance. I have yet to figure out what this “molecular concept serum” actually does, but cannot wait to find out!!

On a more local note, the Washington Humane Society is presenting an event April 14th for “Fashion for Paws” at the Embassy of France. Yours truly has been nominated to be a model and run for “Model Citizen of the Year”. Tickets are $55 and you can purchase them through a donation to my efforts to become the model citizen of the year. Please help!!! A dog may be man’s best friend, but is definitely every girls best accessory! Sorry boys, no AttraXion bra being worn down this runway… ;-)

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