tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49454427237626615942024-02-19T05:33:54.764-05:00District SparkleMeganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04740108976173358550noreply@blogger.comBlogger182125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945442723762661594.post-89855702677692585732013-02-27T14:40:00.001-05:002013-02-27T14:41:28.931-05:00a district move<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Hello, fashionable people. I'm checking up on you. Have you updated your Google Reader? <a href="http://districtsparkle.blogspot.com/2013/02/state-of-sparkle-from-blogger-to.html">I moved!</a> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">District Sparkle has been posting daily from it's new home:</span></div>
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Meaghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15913746614621653754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945442723762661594.post-80186691434685470082013-02-12T09:24:00.001-05:002013-02-12T09:24:37.311-05:00state of sparkle: from blogger to wordpress<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When I started this sweet little blog of mine, Blogger was right up my alley & exactly what I needed to get me on my merry way. Now that District Sparkle is just shy of its first birthday I thought it best for a little upgrade. I've recently made the transition to Wordpress which, I feel, meets my needs more appropriately & gives me the creative freedom that I need to continue blogging. I want to thank everyone for their helpful tips & tricks when it came to the migration & would be more than happy to answer any questions that you may have about a switcheroo of your own.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The domain here at Blogger has always been districtsparkle.blogspot.com. To continue getting your daily dose of all that sparkles in that nation's capital please update your Google Reader to reflect District Sparkle's new domain on Wordpress:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm still working out a few kinks over on Wordpress but posts will continue daily - the sidebar just isn't as fabulous as it should be at the moment :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Leave any & all comments you have re help with migration here as this post will <i>not </i>transition over to the new domain.</span></div>
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Meaghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15913746614621653754noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945442723762661594.post-6365021144357738722013-02-12T05:00:00.000-05:002013-02-12T09:12:53.156-05:00nyfw loot<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cramming an insane number of events into a little more than two days during Fashion Week has its moments & sometimes even a few perks. & today I'm beyond excited to share some of my favorite goodies from New York with you! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Like District Sparkle on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/DistrictSparkle">Facebook</a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Follow District Sparkle on <a href="https://twitter.com/districtsparkle">Twitter</a></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Follow District Sparkle on <a href="http://instagram.com/districtsparkle">Instagram</a></span><br />
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Meaghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15913746614621653754noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945442723762661594.post-80660858930191715112013-02-11T05:00:00.000-05:002013-02-11T09:31:03.469-05:00cheers to the weekend<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Top: Target [<a href="http://rstyle.me/~5u39">similar</a>] | Jacket: Tulle | Pants: H&M <a href="http://rstyle.me/~eUXd">[insanely amazing</a> & on sale!] [love <a href="http://rstyle.me/~eSQO">these</a> trousers] | Boots: Target [loving <a href="http://rstyle.me/~3AUJ">these</a>] | Bag: Target [<a href="http://rstyle.me/~eSZ2">similar</a>] | Watch: <a href="http://rstyle.me/~eSX0">Michael Kors</a> | Hat: ASOS [super cute <a href="http://rstyle.me/~eSYQ">pom option</a>] | Bracelets: Stella & Dot, LouLou | Necklaces: Stella & Dot [<a href="http://rstyle.me/~dD7W">similar</a>], <a href="http://rstyle.me/~eSTL">Maya Brenner</a> | Shades: <a href="http://rstyle.me/~eSXo">RayBan</a> | Lips: <a href="http://rstyle.me/~3AUc">Maybelline Plum Perfect</a> | Nails: <a href="http://rstyle.me/~eSXA">Essie Wicked</a></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After spending a few 12+ hour days in sky high stilettos at New York Fashion Week, I spent the weekend in my favorite pair of comfy ankle boots. I love me some 5 inch heels but walking that walk is brutal after the first day. Mimosa heavy pedicure, here I come. </span></div>
Meaghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15913746614621653754noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945442723762661594.post-90030758613039259902013-02-08T05:00:00.000-05:002013-02-08T05:00:09.693-05:00the platform<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Striped top: H&M | Sequin shell: <a href="http://rstyle.me/~81PD">JCrew</a> | Coat: <a href="http://rstyle.me/~djdz">ASOS</a> [on sale for $36!] | Skirt: Vintage Meeps [<a href="http://rstyle.me/~ezKP">almost identical</a>] [<a href="http://rstyle.me/~ezKG">similar</a> for under $30] | Tulle skirt: Portobello Muse | Heels: <a href="http://shmnt.co/VOWk3f">Shoemint</a> | Bag: Zara [loving <a href="http://rstyle.me/~auNH">this</a> one] | Shades: <a href="http://rstyle.me/~ezJX">Oakley</a> | Necklace : <a href="http://rstyle.me/~ezJt">R.J. Graziano</a> c/o Glam | Lips: <a href="http://rstyle.me/~3AUc">Maybelline Plum Perfect</a></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There's something magical about walking up to Lincoln Center for the first time in your life. The swarms of photographers & huddled groups of stiletto clad bloggers became a blur as I climbed the lit stairs to the fashion mecca of the Northeast. I hadn't eaten in hours, the wind was biting & while I'd love to say these shoes are like mittens on my feet...they're not. But all was right in the world once I ascended to that fashion platform & the most metro man with a perfectly coiffed faux-hawk walked by with a "That. Is. Maj." I was home.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Stop by tomorrow for a behind-the-scenes look & more details from #nyfw & #ifbcon.</span></div>
Meaghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15913746614621653754noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945442723762661594.post-44629208564492019692013-02-07T05:00:00.000-05:002013-02-07T05:00:02.261-05:00back in black<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jumpsuit: Zara [<a href="http://rstyle.me/~eqPb">similar</a>] [<a href="http://rstyle.me/~eqON">similar</a> tapered leg] | Blazer: Vintage [drooling over <a href="http://rstyle.me/~9PZ0">this</a> one] | Heels: BCBG [<a href="http://rstyle.me/~eqRa">loving</a> these] [<a href="http://rstyle.me/~eqRH">more conservative alternative</a>] | Bag: <a href="http://rstyle.me/~eqRZ">Alexander Wang</a> | Shades: <a href="http://rstyle.me/~3B2O">Karen Walker</a> | Lips: Chanel | Watch: <a href="http://rstyle.me/~drfk">Michael Kors</a> | Bracelets: ILYCouture, Stella & Dot, Alex & Ani</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Day one of #ifbcon was an absolute success. Panels heard, notes taken, phones charged...& then recharged, lunch missed, blowout done, friends met, drinks had, & meals shared. Tomorrow I add a few #nyfw shows to this equation & I couldn't be more jazzed. On point pieces for my favorite season heading down the runway to killer beats? Don't mind if I do.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;">Make sure you're following District Sparkle on <a href="https://twitter.com/districtsparkle" style="text-decoration: none;">Twitter</a> & <a href="http://instagram.com/districtsparkle" style="text-decoration: none;">Instagram</a> for a behind-the-scenes look at #ifbcon & #nyfw!</span></span></div>
Meaghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15913746614621653754noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945442723762661594.post-11519469896216929952013-02-06T05:00:00.000-05:002013-02-06T18:25:53.394-05:00concrete jungle<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Top: <a href="http://rstyle.me/~ein3">Madewell</a> | Jeans: <a href="http://rstyle.me/~einG">Joe's</a> | Shoes: DVF [<a href="http://rstyle.me/~einf">similar</a>] | Coat: <a href="http://rstyle.me/~djdz">ASOS</a> [on sale!] | Bag: Zara [crazy for <a href="http://rstyle.me/~auNH">this</a> one] | Lips: <a href="http://rstyle.me/~3AUc">Maybelline Plum Perfect</a> | Necklace: Stella & Dot | Gloves: LouLou [love <a href="http://rstyle.me/~eiq3">these</a>] | Watch: <a href="http://rstyle.me/~drfk">Michael Kors</a> | Bracelets: Stella & Dot, <a href="http://rstyle.me/~eiqG">Ani & Alex</a></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We're finally in Newww Yooooorrrrrk! Yes, I did sing <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UjsXo9l6I8">Empire State Of Mind</a> when I got off the train last night. It was off key & a little too loud but you would have loved it :) </span><br />
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Meaghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15913746614621653754noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945442723762661594.post-19008724724110418062013-02-04T05:00:00.000-05:002013-02-04T16:10:23.841-05:00let it snow<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Top: H&M [<a href="http://rstyle.me/n/mkkkmxkw">similar</a>] | Dress: Ann Taylor [can't get enough of <a href="http://rstyle.me/~dZ3U">this</a> gem] | Coat: Tulle [<a href="http://rstyle.me/~dZ4x">similar</a>] [love <a href="http://rstyle.me/~dZ51">this</a> yummy coat] | Heels: Nine West via Secondi [love <a href="http://rstyle.me/~dZ1D">these</a>] | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff [<a href="http://rstyle.me/~dZ5Z">similar</a>] | Watch: <a href="http://rstyle.me/~aRUM">Michael Kors</a> | Bracelets: JCrew [<a href="http://rstyle.me/n/fu7nmxkw">almost identical</a>] | Shades: <a href="http://rstyle.me/~aq20">RayBan</a></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Three days in Los Angeles is not nearly enough so it's a good thing I'm headed back in just a few months. As much as I enjoyed the change of scenery & the break from this cold, the west coast made me realize just how much of an east coast girl I am. I just wish we had an In&Out chain out here :)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Missed my super easy tutorial on [everyday curls]? Head over to <a href="http://theglitterguide.com/2013/01/24/7-diy-hair-video-blog-tutorials-we-love/?slide=5#content">Glitter Guide</a> for the 411.</span><br />
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<br />Meaghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15913746614621653754noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945442723762661594.post-43586392744129038032013-01-24T09:54:00.003-05:002013-01-24T09:55:58.841-05:00[nyfw necessities]<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As you've probably noticed, I've done away with the weekly [<a href="http://districtsparkle.blogspot.com/search/label/monday%20must--haves">monday must-have</a>] posts in order to make room for more outfit posts, fun tutorials, & inspirations. Today, we're talking NYFW cravings. In less than two weeks I'll be surrounded by the latest fashions & hottest trends which makes it only appropriate that I do a little shopping myself :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Love these NYFW must-haves? Make sure to check out all of my <a href="http://districtsparkle.blogspot.com/p/shop-my-favorites.html">current favorites</a>! & speaking of tutorials, check out my latest one on <a href="http://theglitterguide.com/2013/01/24/7-diy-hair-video-blog-tutorials-we-love/?slide=5#content">Glitter Guide</a> today!</span>Meaghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15913746614621653754noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945442723762661594.post-6159729635402896092013-01-23T04:00:00.000-05:002013-01-23T09:47:12.952-05:00an inauguration story<div style="text-align: left;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My hands were frozen, my feet were numb & I was on the brink of exhaustion but it was all worth it for one of the best nights in DC. I was fortunate enough to attend the Presidential Inaugural Ball at the Washington Convention Center on Monday night & <strike>rubbed shoulders with</strike> saw from afar some fabulous attendees. With less than 12 hours to find the perfect dress, I spent Monday running all over the city in search. [I may or may not have also picked up some Chanel goodies & a few pairs of heels for NYFW] I shot over to chat with my favorite WUSA9 anchor about inaugural fashion, tried my hand at a hollywood-glam look, threw on some sparkle, & headed out for some POTUS Inauguration fun. Check out a few snaps from the evening & make sure to follow <a href="http://instagram.com/districtsparkle">District Sparkle on Instragram</a> for more behind-the-scenes peeks!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">[Update: A lot of readers have been asking where my dress & bag are from: Dress: <a href="http://rstyle.me/~cxUg">Macy's</a> | Bag: <a href="http://rstyle.me/~cxTc">Dareen Hakim</a> via <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/signature-washington">Signature</a> | Shoes: Zara]</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Top: LPM [<a href="http://rstyle.me/~buge">similar</a>] | Skirt: JCrew [<a href="http://rstyle.me/~c3tK">similar</a>] [<a href="http://rstyle.me/~9sAB">pant version</a>] | Heels: SoleSociety [<a href="http://rstyle.me/~bpFz">similar</a>] | Bag: Zara | Shades: <a href="http://rstyle.me/~codc">RayBan</a> | Nails: <a href="http://rstyle.me/~cocX">Essie Wicked</a> | Watch: <a href="http://rstyle.me/~cocR">Michael Kors</a> | Bracelets: LouLou, <a href="http://rstyle.me/~codA">Ani & Alex</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This skirt has been one of my go-tos this winter simply for the great colors & pattern. Black, is of course, my favorite color but it's always nice to change it up a bit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This past weekend my DC family & I celebrated the Inauguration in a number of ways. One of which included attending the Presidential Inaugural Ball Monday evening. Make sure you follow District Sparkle on <a href="https://twitter.com/districtsparkle">Twitte</a>r & <a href="http://instagram.com/districtsparkle">Instagram</a> for a behind-the-scenes look at the ball & catch some shots from my segment about Inaugural fashion with DC's WUSA9.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Happy Inauguration weekend, my loves. Stay safe, warm, & enjoy every patriotic minute of it!</span></div>
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Meaghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15913746614621653754noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945442723762661594.post-18701109914646878232013-01-17T11:27:00.002-05:002013-01-17T13:20:16.757-05:00l'eau de dc<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When I discovered <a href="http://www.nomaterra.com/#!fragrances/c1kok">Nomaterra</a> I was instantly hooked. Not only are their fragrances fresh & one of a kind, the company is green conscious which is something that, as a hybrid owner, I can get on board with. As if that wasn't enough, they launched their brand with signature fragrance: <i><a href="http://www.nomaterra.com/#!product/zoomp3g/149624451/15%20ml%20Washington%20DC%20Travel%20Spray%20%2B%2015%20ml%20refill">Washington, DC</a></i>. A match made in fragrance heaven.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nomaterra's recyclable packaging is something I have yet to see in the fragrance industry & hope to see much more of in the future. Their current fragrances are produced right here in the US of A in Brooklyn, NY. Their bottles are<span style="line-height: 22.383333206176758px;"> part of a sustainability initiative—rather than tossing the bottle once you're through, you recycle the inner glass piece & replace it with the refill already included in your package. How cool?</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 22.366666793823242px;">As an avid traveler I cannot wait to try out their <a href="http://www.nomaterra.com/#!wipes/c13d6">fragrance wipes</a> available February 2013. Fragrances <i>East Hampton</i> & <i>Miami</i> will also be released next month as well. Although we all know which scent this DC native is sticking with.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Interested in checking out Nomaterra first hand? Join me for their launch party on February 1 at Tabula Rasa. Co-host <a href="http://theglossarie.com/2013/01/15/nomaterra-dc-fragrance-launch-party/">Lara Ramos</a>, DJ Phenomenon & the Nomaterra crew will be kicking off the evening at 7pm. Please RSVP to <span style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #373737; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="mailto:admin@nomaterra.com" style="border: 0px; color: #050505; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">admin@nomaterra.com</a></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #373737; line-height: 21px;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One of the most requested tutorials has been for the loose curls I sport most days. While there are tons of ways to achieve this tousled look I'm sharing my go-to with you today. Once you get comfortable with your new styling methods this 'do should take you no more than 30 minutes & even less with second day hair.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Towel dry hair. Use a <a href="http://rstyle.me/~bCN6">wide tooth comb</a> to detangle. Use a quarter sized amount of <a href="http://rstyle.me/~bCNA">shine serum</a> & work through hair starting at the ends to the nape of your neck. Next, use a dime sized amount of <a href="http://rstyle.me/~bCNP">heat protectant</a> & work through hair starting at the ends.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Blow dry on the warm (not hot!) setting. I go a little crazy here - there's no rhyme or reason to how I dry my hair. When most of the moisture is gone use a <a href="http://rstyle.me/~bCOp">large round brush</a> for a good blow out. Make sure that you are working the brush through the ends of your hair.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Every four years this city is invaded by swarms of tourists, motorcades, & more press than we know what to do with. & for hosting this hot mess, with good behavior, we get Inaugural Balls. POTUS & White House staff, among many other DC elite, get first dibs on the legitimate soirees while the rest of us are left deciding if we love our home or adopted state enough to drop $150 on a ticket plus the cost of the perfect dress & absolute necessary accessories. While I have not yet decided what my 2013 inaugural plans entail, I have a few of those perfect dresses in mind...just in case. </span></div>
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Meaghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15913746614621653754noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945442723762661594.post-82480761449658127312013-01-14T04:00:00.000-05:002013-01-16T16:26:10.695-05:00two-tone<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Blazer: <a href="http://rstyle.me/~bkhK">Forever 21</a> [love <a href="http://rstyle.me/~bki2">this one</a> too] | Top: Macy's [<a href="http://rstyle.me/~bkqB">similar</a>] [gorg short sleeve <a href="http://rstyle.me/~bkqQ">option</a>] | Slacks: <a href="http://rstyle.me/~bkkT">Michael Kors</a> [tapered <a href="http://rstyle.me/~bkl2">version</a>] | Shoes: <a href="http://www.aldoshoes.com/us/women/shoes/high-heels/92115875-whitley/92">Aldo</a> | Bag: Zara [<a href="http://rstyle.me/~aw9N">similar</a>] [lusting after <a href="http://rstyle.me/~auNH">this</a> one] | Shades: Amazon [<a href="http://rstyle.me/~3B2O">similar</a>] | Necklace: <a href="http://rstyle.me/~bkgY">Forever 21</a></span></span><br />
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I wanted to thank you <i>so</i> <i>so</i> much for the outpouring of love that you have been sending Wendell since Friday. He is such an incredible part of my life & I would absolutely recommend adopting from a rescue shelter if you're interested in adding to your family.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For more information on the shelter that Wendell was adopted from, visit the <a href="http://www.richmondspca.org/">Richmond SPCA website</a>.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Sweater: Unknown [<a href="http://rstyle.me/~b7Ik">similar</a>] [short sleeve <a href="http://rstyle.me/~3AZF">similar</a>] | Skirt: Portobello Mouse [<a href="http://rstyle.me/~b35f">similar</a>] | Heels: Unknown [<a href="http://rstyle.me/~b37h">similar</a>] | Belt: <a href="http://rstyle.me/~b33Q">Madewell</a> | Shades: Amazon [<a href="http://rstyle.me/~3B2O">similar</a>] | Lips: <a href="http://rstyle.me/~b34w">Nars Afghan Red</a></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This proud mama figured it was high time to get a photo shoot in with her main man before he becomes a teenager & is too cool for pictures with his mom. Thanks to Heids for the sweetest family photos this side of 2013 :)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Top: <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/eqs6mxkw">JCrew</a> | Blazer: H&M | Pants: Ann Taylor LOFT [<a href="http://rstyle.me/n/jdt3mxkw">similar</a>] | Bag: Vintage Dooney & Bourke | Shoes: SoleSociety [<a href="http://rstyle.me/~bpFz">similar</a>] | Shades: Oakley | Necklace: Jeweliq c/o [<a href="http://rstyle.me/~aRVZ">similar</a>] [layered <a href="http://rstyle.me/~aRVv">option</a>] | Watch: <a href="http://rstyle.me/~aRUM">Michael Kors</a></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I stumbled upon these [<a href="http://www.pantone.com/pages/index.aspx?pg=21055">Pantone 2013</a>] pants on a tucked away rack in the back of LOFT & immediately fell in love with the color, fit, & price tag. These suckers were on major sale at $15 & were too fabulous not to own. They have been warmly welcomed into my closet as my first Pantone 2013 item. </span></div>
Meaghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15913746614621653754noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945442723762661594.post-58618802988101373902013-01-09T08:57:00.003-05:002013-01-09T10:12:53.678-05:00black & white<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Top: Banana Republic [<a href="http://rstyle.me/~aMyy">similar</a>] | Jacket: Vintage Escada [love <a href="http://rstyle.me/~9PZ0">this</a> one] | Skirt: JCrew [<a href="http://rstyle.me/~aMzC">similar</a>] | Tights: JCrew | Heels: <a href="http://rstyle.me/~3AVj">Nine West</a> | Bag: Zara [<a href="http://rstyle.me/~3AVj">similar</a>] | Shades: Amazon [<a href="http://rstyle.me/~3B2O">similar</a>] | Lips: <a href="http://rstyle.me/~auTK">Nars Schiap</a> | Watch: <a href="http://rstyle.me/~auTK">Michael Kors</a> | Black bracelets: JCrew [majorly <a href="http://rstyle.me/~3AVj">similar</a>] | Pearl bracelets & necklace: Prettymints c/o</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">If you know me, you know I love baubles. So when I found <a href="http://www.prettymints.com/">Prettymints </a>I was in bauble heaven. While the die-hard Redskins fan in me has my eye on <a href="http://www.prettymints.com/products/stone-spike-necklace">this </a>stunner, I'm an all-day-every-day sucker for low key gems with a little kick that I can wear to work. Enter the <a href="http://www.prettymints.com/collections/swarovski-collection">Swarovski Collection</a> from Prettymints. & did I mention the price point? Super reasonable for the working woman.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Prettymints is teaming up with District Sparkle to give one lucky reader a chance to win BOTH the Tie Back Crystal Necklace in Black & the Pearl Bracelet Set in Ivory.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">To enter [you must be a follower of District Sparkle on GFC or <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/3126706/district-sparkle">Bloglovin</a>]:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1. Like District Sparkle on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/DistrictSparkle?ref=tn_tnmn">Facebook</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2. Leave a comment below with your favorite <a href="http://www.prettymints.com/">Prettymints</a> piece!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">For an extra entry:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Tweet about this giveaway [include @districtsparkle & @prettymints]</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Can't wait for the giveaway to score your favorite Prettymint? Take 20% off your order for the entire month of January with code NEWYEAR20!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Winner will be announced January 16</span></div>
Meaghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15913746614621653754noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945442723762661594.post-33790346630957733652013-01-07T04:00:00.000-05:002013-01-07T04:00:04.072-05:00blue & gold<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Shirt: <a href="http://rstyle.me/~aq2l">Madewell</a> [<a href="http://rstyle.me/~aq2i">dotted chambray</a>] | Sweater: Vintage | Pants: H&M [love <a href="http://rstyle.me/~a2oQ">these</a>] | Shoes: <a href="http://rstyle.me/~aq1t">Steve Madden</a> [<a href="http://rstyle.me/~aq1F">leopard with tassel</a>] | Shades: <a href="http://rstyle.me/~6iKr">Ray Ban</a> | Bracelet: ILY Couture [<a href="http://rstyle.me/n/em66mxkw">similar</a>] | Watch: <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/em67mxkw">Michael Kors</a> | iPhone Case: <a href="http://rstyle.me/~aq53">JCrew</a></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I've been a Notre Dame football fan for as long as I can remember -- an Irish family with multiple generations schooled in South Bend, it was written in the stars. I've been bleeding [blue & gold] for years & tonight my team plays for the National Championship title. After last night's Redskins fall from playoff glory I could use a few more crossed fingers & I am, of course, leaning heavily on that Irish luck :)</span></div>
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