this & that

The sweetest candle display at Cusp in Georgetown.

Amazing sparkle. [similar reasonably priced option here]

Spotted: Moyna beaded clutches. Yes. Moyna. As they are my namesake I'll take one of each!

The perfect holiday heel.

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A demolished vanity means new organization inspiration.

Found the perfect statement necklace to accompany any holiday outfit.

Trying out this fun & easy updo today. Hoping it's instagram worthy :)

Plans for tomorrow afternoon? Join me & DewDropDC for their Glitter + Glam Swap & Pop-Up Shop.

I'm mildly obsessed with this with this super chic & totally affordable blazer. I blame the sequins.

The perfect holiday dress. Marchesa...you are the death of me.

Cutest winter hat uncovered.

Been living in this vibrant shade of red the last week & loving it.

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Adore my stunning Kate Spade find in Texas this week. She had me at [gold bow]

[shop frankie's] just celebrated their one year. so I purchased the dress I'd been lusting after for months. Completely appropriate :)

Loving this vanity set up. I see a little remodeling in the future for this weekend.

Found the bag of my dreams this week. More inexpensive than the Zara version. Score.

Speaking of one year celebrations, DewDropDC is hosting another fabulous swap & pop up shop fete to ring in their birthday! Make sure you grab your tickets while you can!

Trying my hand at these gorgeous boot shapers this weekend. I'll need all the luck I can get...

This little beauty is now mine & I could not be more thrilled! Major staple piece.

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[friday favorites] unplugged

Happy Friday, my lovely readers! Today I'm attempting the impossible & unplugging for a few hours. I can't promise I will be completely off social media but I'm going to attempt to resist the urge to scroll through Instagram every 15 minutes. Do you ever get the urge to just unplug for a bit? So I'm taking the day to enjoy the beautiful weather we're having, even if it is a bit too warm for my taste, & plan a day trip to a pumpkin patch & a winery. 

What are your favorire things to do during this amazing season?

[friday favorites] dry bar dc

"No cuts. No color. Just blowouts." [for 40 bucks!]

Hand over your headbands & scrunchies, ladies. No more wet head at work. No more unkempt bobs walking down K Street. Say no to 3 day old hair & cans of half empty dry shampoo in your desk drawers. No more informercial hair pieces masquerading as acceptable updos. 

Enter: DryBarDC.

For far too long, women in this city have been able to use the "but we don't have a DryBar in DC" excuse. No more, my friends. Starting today you can book appointments at the Georgetown & Bethesda locations for $40.

Welcome DryBar. We've been waiting for you.

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Photo via HelloFashionBlog

Hello, world. Meet my iPhone's new bff.

I foresee a whole of this happening this weekend. & maybe a little bit of this.

I fell hard for Liz's maxi. Then this happened.

Enter: the perfect lip color for fall.

Stumbled upon this gem. & I just can't get enough. Seriously. She makes me want brown hair.

This may just be one of the cutest series I've seen. Kudos to you, Vmac.

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Photo c/o Cheetah is the New Black

This book arrived yesterday & it is simply a must have.

Can't get enough of this fabulous fall look from Alicia.

Coveting this insanely gorgeous gem.

Waiting for the perfect night to make this yummy treat.

Craving this perfect date night outfit.

Obsessing a little over this bag.

[friday favorites] link love

This weekend is filled with plans for brunches, birthday celebrations & welcoming this new beauty into my closet.

Have you heard about Swirl? Sequins & Stripes has got the 411 on this amazing new website.

Looking for that perfect fall cocktail this weekend? Style Within Reach has you covered with a simple recipe for spiked cider.

Tired of hitting the cobbler every other week to reconstruct your favorite stilettos? A Simple Affair has the 411 on the perfection solution.

Had dreams about this stunner last night. That's reason enough to purchase. Right?

Thanks to Emily, I'll be chowing down on Balthazar's french onion soup this evening. Is there anything better?

Have an amazingly wonderful weekend, my loves. & stay beautiful, inside & out. 

xo

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This week was particularly special in that I celebrated my 25th birthday in style with one of my favorite blogger loves, Morgan. Bonus, she's also a fellow Hoosier :)

Thank you so much to everyone who has made this week special. I am one lucky girl!

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My latest gem

New girl's night finds 

My city

Friends & Georgetown Waterfront

Sunday's

Goin' country :)

friday favorites: heat wave

It's been a cool 90+ in the district this past week & other than wishing myself to the nearest pool I'm doing a bit of daydreaming about fall & the corresponding appropriate attire. Yes, I said it. Fall. The beach is great fun & who doesn't love a solid grilling day at the pool but I, my friends, am a fall & football lovin' girl. Born & raised in the DC area, I'm no stranger to our sweltering summers but now that we don't get a summer break it's just not as cute as it used to be. Just two more months until I can wear jackets. Come on fall...

Photos via Pinterest

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It's Friday! I made it, you made it, & it's nearly the weekend. In celebration, there may or may not have been an impromptu interpretive dance party in the streets of Georgetown last night to none other than "Call Me Maybe". Just sayin'. 

Rock the Look Fashion Show with KJ [After watching Don't Be Tardy for the Wedding this is what you shall be affectionately referred to from now on]

Annapolis boardwalk

Serenity on the Severn River

A little sneak peek of fashion to come at the G.L.A.M. Fashion Event

FRIENDSHIP. & Serendipity 3. Nuff said.

A fun painting that now serves as my phone's home screen.

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Anthro coasters | Rascal Flatts tickets | #bloggerblitzdc | Raku sushi | New desktop background | Betsy Johnson floral dress | Baubles that sparkle | Bright accessories | G.L.A.M. jewels | LUSH treats

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I got 99 problems but visiting Paris ain't one

Let's take a different route this Friday in anticipation of the long weekend ahead. We'll call it [friday favorites: Memorial Day style]. Yep. I like it. 
As much as I enjoy reminiscing about past experiences let's utilize today for looking into the future as well, for inspiration's sake! This list has recently been making its way across the interwebs & I was fortunate enough to stumble upon it. Not only is it one heck of a fun game, it's a great way to reflect on amazing things you've done in your life & plan for more amazing things to come! There are 99 experiences listed. Bold those that you have been brave/lucky/crazy enough to do & post on your blog! [Or leave a note in the comments below!]

1. Started your own blog
2. Slept under the stars
3. Played in a band [RockBand counts, right?]

4. Visited Hawaii
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Been to Disneyland 

8. Climbed a mountain
9. Held a praying mantis
10. Sang a solo [Spice Girls in a talent show. Yep.]
11. Bungee jumped [Unsure I'll be crossing this off my list. Ever.]
12. Visited Paris [Hoping for many more trips to come!]
13. Watched a lightening storm
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch
15. Adopted a child [All in due time.]

16. Had food poisoning
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty

18. Grown your own vegetables
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France
20. Slept on an overnight train
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Hitch hiked
23. Taken a sick personal day when you’re not ill
24. Built a snow fort [My brother is the snow fort master]
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Run a Marathon
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset
31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors [MAJOR bucket list.]
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Taught yourself a new language [Catching up on French & learning Spanish myself c/o Rosetta Stone!]
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Seen Michelangelo’s David
41. Sung karaoke
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt

43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited Africa [Bucket list.]
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight [This summer perhaps?]
46. Been transported in an ambulance
47. Had your portrait painted
48. Gone deep sea fishing [Shark Week is a bit of a deterrent.]
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person [This December!]
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Been in a movie [Just an extra, but it counts!]
56. Visited the Great Wall of China [Bucket list.]
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold [& eaten] Girl Scout Cookies :)
62. Gone whale watching
63. Got flowers for no reason
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma
65. Gone sky diving [No, thank you.]
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67. Bounced a check
68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial
71. Eaten Caviar
72. Pieced a quilt
73. Stood in Times Square
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London
77. Broken a bone
78. Been a passenger on a motorcycle
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book [8th grade poetry project. Completely legit.]
81. Visited the Vatican [This December!]
82. Bought a brand new car
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Kissed a stranger at midnight on New Year’s Eve
86. Visited the White House
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
88. Had chickenpox 

89. Saved someone’s life [Does being a lifeguard count?]
90. Sat on a jury
91. Met someone famous
92. Joined a book club
93. Got a tattoo
94. Had a baby
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake
97. Been involved in a law suit
98. Owned a cell phone
99. Been stung by a bee


So, tell me. What's on your bucket list?

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Fresh mani [& a little Audrey]

Braids. Nuff said.

QT with the little man. & hangin' with his parents in Georgetown

Rooftops. Sunshine. Friends.

Shopping with Sydney Poulton

FINALLY getting to meet @sydneyliann instead of instagram-stalking her for the chance that she'll post a new snapshot of her precious new bebe. Don't even begin to judge me - you know you do it too.


Happy Friday! I hope you all have one heck of a lovely weekend planned for yourselves xx

friday favorites: the styleliner

Last night, the lovely Alissa & I attended The Styleliner kick-off party at The W hotel, met up with some friends old & new, & enjoyed wonderful gems from around the world. The brains behind The Styleliner, Joey Wolffer, was out in full force showcasing the amazing finds she has collected from all over the world. These one of a kind pieces come from Greece, Paris, London, Spain, Italy, Germany, Kenya, Brussels, Brazil, New York, & San Francisco. Joey's luxury treasure chest will be making the rounds in DC until June 17 [schedule below] so if you love unique jewels & sparkle as much as I do get out there! This is an opportunity you do not want to miss! 

 Absolutely amazing parrot earrings

Best necklace of the evening. It was hard to walk away from this stunner.

The lovely, Joey, herself.

The most fabulous bag I have ever encountered. It's a bit out of my price range but after dreaming of it all night I might head back for another look.

I treated myself to this Styleliner gem from Paris. How fitting! & yes, of course, I've named him.

A huge thank you to Joey & Kara for having us last night! We will certainly be making another trip to see these wonderful ladies in the coming weeks! Check out the dates below to see when The Styleliner will be in your neighborhood.

May 4 - June 17, Washington DC

      

M Street & Wisconsin Ave, Georgetown      

Th, F, S, Su 11am-7pm      

Dupont Circle, 20th and P Street NW     

Wednesdays (sales benefit Women Thrive)      

May 10, 11, 12     

W Washington D.C.      

Thurs & Fri 6-9pm, Sat 8-midnight

Happy Friday, love bugs!