StretchAlicious – “Fighting Causes One Petal At a Time”
photo credit: StrechAlicious Last week I had the pleasure of popping in and visiting with three of the women who make up the wonderful business called StretchAlicious. Jessica, Barb and Jodi= three of...
View ArticleGet Beautiful for a Cause
Ellen and Richard Vlasak at the Spa Breast cancer is more than just a cause for Circe of Alexandria’s salon and spa owner Ellen Vlasak, it is personal. As a two-time breast cancer survivor, Ellen is...
View ArticleDo you know what is both sweet and green?
Just over three years ago Nicolas Jammet, Jonathan Neman, and Nathaniel Ru were students in an Entrepreneurship Class together at Georgetown University. Every day they would wonder where they could...
View ArticleIt’s Last Call for Fashionista’s
photo credit: Neiman Marcus Be Frugal and Look Fabulous – Celebrate Grand Opening of Neiman Marcus Last Call Studio Fashionistas abound, are you searching for something chic and affordable when it...
View ArticleWishing you all a Sweet New Year!
I was lucky enough to happen upon the newest addition to the cupcake scene the day it opened. Welcome Crumbs Bake Shop! Crumbs is located on Clarendon Blvd right next to Whole Foods. To just say that...
View ArticleTea Time with Zen Tara Tea!
This past weekend a few friends and I attended a tea tasting at a local tea shop in Bethesda, MD. The shop’s co-owner, Guy Munsch, led our tasting. Lucky for me, my boyfriend works in web development...
View ArticleHello Gorgeous, Healthy Hair!
photo credit: One80 As readers know, I am a self-professed beauty junkie. But there’s another condition I must confess to… I have commitment issues. A single lady in the city I’ve dated my share of...
View ArticleBoutiques
As a female consumer in a major metropolitan area, I make it my business to try to find the best boutiques, consignment shops and other stores that are off the beaten path. This way, I know that I...
View ArticleGown Shopping in the D.C. Area
photo’s courtesy of Sherry Hill Every November is the Marine Corps Birthday Ball. Which means, every girlfriend or wife of a Marine is on the hunt for a beautiful ball gown that won’t break the bank....
View ArticleDC’s Best Home Stores
Looking to add some eclectic pieces to your living space? DC has proved itself to be a great destination for unique one-of-a-kind furnishings for any design sensibility. Whether you’re looking for off...
View ArticleThrifty and Unique makes DC Ladies very stylish girls!
photo credit: Sue Elias As a personal stylist, my first job is to make you look the best regardless of the latest trends. However, I can also educate you on those trends and how to wear them for your...
View ArticleAn Overview of Subscription Shopping Sites
Have you checked out any of the online shopping websites that require subscriptions? It can seem overwhelming at first – signing up for free emails – I mean, who needs the extra mails in their inbox?...
View ArticleCoco Blanca
Coco Blanca is our new favorite store. The store owners want you to imagine that Ernest Hemingway and Audrey Hepburn had a love child born in a Paris flea market – and that her exotic aura shimmered...
View ArticleWhere to Shop this Black Friday….for home decor
If I had to choose what to shop for on Black Friday (or Small Biz Saturday), clothing, or home décor, every year it has to be home décor. I don’t know what it is but something gets me every time when I...
View ArticleBehind the Beauty: Rebecca Carrera of Maven Beauty Bar
I had the pleasure of interviewing the amazing Rebecca Carrera, owner of Maven Beauty Bar located in the historic downtown Frederick Maryland. What is Maven’s mission statement? Maven is all about...
View ArticleIntroducing Massage Therapist Caitlin Thomas
The smartest business decision I ever made was to share a studio with a Massage Therapist, and an amazing one at that. She is like my work wife, my sounding board, and the ultimate stress/pain...
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