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Shift-Work

admin — Wed, 07 May 2014 13:22:14 +0000

This spring we are loving neutral and soft shades that are easy on the eye and easy to wear as well. Living in the DC area we lead pretty busy lifestyles; from going to work, straight to a dinner meeting/happy hour and sometimes we don’t get home until 10pm and we are ready to crash! On long days like these we opt to wear something chic yet comfortable; may we introduce you to the almighty shift dress. Shift dresses are perfect to wear during the warmer weather and can easily go from day to night with a quick change of shoes and accessories. Shift dresses have been popular since the 60’s and still are to this day due to their loose fitting and forgiving silhouettes. Be sure to find one with the right length as some shifts can be unflattering and overwhelming if too long but easily fixed with a simple hem. Sarah is wearing- Dress: Zara; Trench Coat: Burberry; Necklace: Similar ; Bracelet: Similar; Sunglasses: Rayban; Sandals: BCBG Max Azria. Photos taken by Michelle Martin. We are loving this shift from Zara because of its soft and subtle leather details on the capped sleeves. We paired it with nude […]

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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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Meet Luke Skywalker

admin — Fri, 14 Mar 2014 13:17:07 +0000

Meet Lucky Dog, Luke Skywalker! Luke Skywalker is a Finnish Spitz mix, who is around 2-3 years old and weighing in at around 40 lbs. Luke Skywalker is looking for a home with no cats (since he likes to chase them) and no kids. He is currently living with his foster parents in D.C but is looking for his forever home! This sweet boy would love long walks and a yard of his own to play fetch in with his new parents. Luke Skywalker would also make a great running partner and would help you get in beach ready shape for summer! His foster reports he is a happy, adorable pup that spends most of his day snoozing and chill-axing on the couch. Luke Skywalker is a smart guy who would love to bond with you during obedience class learning new tricks. He already knows “sit” and just recently learned peek-a-boo. Luke Skywalker will need an experienced, dog-savvy owner to help him gain some confidence and learn how to handle change. Like most shelter dogs, Luke Skywalker may need a refresher on house-training. He is likely crate trained. Please help this sweet boy find his home, he will love you […]

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