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Designer Spotlight: 52 Minutes with Marrin Costello

admin — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 13:15:58 +0000

We were lucky enough to meet with rising jewelry design star, Marrin Costello and her fabulous director of marketing, Jaclyn McKethen in DC a few weeks back. After a few cappuccinos and lattes our energy started flowing and we got to talking about MARRIN COSTELLO as a brand, who they are and what they are striving for in this industry which places them apart from their competitors. We felt like little girls playing dress up in mommy’s jewelry box, trying on different pieces and lusting over the next one that caught our eye. However, this was real life and we were being styled and layered with jewelry by the designer herself! All of MARRIN COSTELLO’s attainable luxury pieces are designed and handmade in LA with love. Each piece we laid our hands on had the perfect mix of edginess while still feminine, which allows for endless possibilities with future outfitting! You can see in Marrin’s designs that she has an appreciation for genuine artistry and craftsmanship. With an entrepreneurial background and a passion in accessories starting at a very early age it only made sense to turn her hobby in to a business after her studies of Art History and Egyptology […]

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How to Dress Warm for Spring?

admin — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 12:00:20 +0000

Spring is finally upon us, yet we are still bundled up here in DC with snow still covering the ground and temps in the low 30’s and 40’s. It’s kind of hard to think of wearing shorts and silk dresses, in the near future, when all we want to do is throw on sweats and a hoodie. This week we felt inspired by the the sporty trends that strutted down the Spring 2014 runways. We paired this must have rag & bone v-neck sweater with a pair of Zara boyfriend jeans and a pointy toe pump to create a soft, casual look yet still appropriate to keep us warm in this brutal weather. Definitely looking forward to pairing this sweater with a cute black skort or cut off boyfriend shorts once the temperatures warm up! Thanks to this sweet boy, Louis, for modeling with his mommy. Lucky for him, he has a full fur coat to keep him warm! Outfit Details Sweater: rag & bone (buy here) Jeans: Zara Women’s (sold out online, try these) Shoes: Jimmy Choo Studded pump (sold out, love these!) Lip Stain: YSL babydoll kiss & blush (buy here) xo Michelle and Sarah

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52 Thursday’s 5 Favorite Things

admin — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 13:17:52 +0000

Michelle and I wanted to introduce you to 5 Things You Need In Your Life Right Now. We promise you will thank us later, especially since we found the secret to never having a hangover again.. 1. Bota Box Cabernet Sauvignon Yes, we love boxed wine. Don’t be shocked or start judging because you will be headed to the store after you finish reading this post to pick one up for yourself. We have been testing this wine for months, just for you, to make sure we were on point with this and we have some exciting news to tell you. This is the only wine that DOES NOT GIVE US A HANGOVER!! Yes you read that correctly. We also love Bota Box because it is an easy drinking wine, total crowd pleaser, has the equivalent of 4 bottles in one box, costs around $20 and its even eco-friendly! Need we say more? Imagine having all your friends over for a nostalgic game of slap the bag and still being able to make it to work the next day.. 2. Trader Joe’s 1000 Day Gouda Cheese This cheese pairs quiet nicely with the Bota Box Cab Sav listed above and […]

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Floral Giveaway Winner

admin — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 13:45:02 +0000

We want to thank the ladies from Catherine G. Damewood Purveyors of Fine Florals and Design for providing our readers with a chance to win one of their lovely arrangements! And a big thank you to all of our amazing readers for entering to win! We are so excited to announce that Keonte Smith is our winner and we can’t wait to see her beautiful arrangement! xoxo Sarah and Michelle

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