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Fashionable Life: Runways, Brides and ‘Mad Men’

Fashionable Life: Runways, Brides and ‘Mad Men’

A roundup of fashionable events around town.

Fashionable Life: Runway Brides

Fashionable Life: Runway Brides

Michelle Davis offers soon-to-be brides and grooms a feel for their future wedding with bridal runway show.

Fashionable Life: Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Fashionable Life: Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Looking for the perfect gift to give your mother? We're here to help.

Fashionable Life: Boutique District Blooms

Fashionable Life: Boutique District Blooms

Georgetown Sip & Sample one-day sale showcases established fashionable brands.

Trend Report: Global Fashion Roundup

Trend Report: Global Fashion Roundup

Male athlete’s dainty regimens, a new lawsuit over shading, and how to dress for the horse races – or not.

Trend Report: Global Fashion Roundup

Trend Report: Global Fashion Roundup

Real couture goes to the dogs, free cosmetic procedures for the poor and Pantene’s 80’s movie montage.


Fashionable Life: Gorgeous Glance at Miss DC

Fashionable Life: Gorgeous Glance at Miss DC

24 June 2011

Exclusive photos of Miss DC makes us wonder how she didn't win it all.

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Trend Report: Global Fashion Roundup

Trend Report: Global Fashion Roundup

22 June 2011

Happy Birthday Jimmy Choo, H&M and Versace collaborate and what is the new trend in furniture?

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Trend Report: Global Fashion Roundup

Trend Report: Global Fashion Roundup

16 June 2011

The CFDAs, Resort Wear, Naked Ankles... and How Much Should You Pay for a Hat?

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Life Of the Party: Dannish Style

Life Of the Party: Dannish Style

10 June 2011

Celebrating in Style: Finnish Ambassador and his wife host party for Laura Lee Designs' Fifth Anniversary

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Trend Report: Global Fashion Roundup

Trend Report: Global Fashion Roundup

09 June 2011

A new royal fashionista to watch, dresses made out of food, rocking collaborations ... and a photobooth.

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Lifestyles: Jewelry Icon Paloma Picasso

Lifestyles: Jewelry Icon Paloma Picasso

07 June 2011

We chatted with Jewelry designer Paloma Picasso about her 30 years with Tiffany & Co. when she came to Washington recently.

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Trend Report: Global Fashion Roundup

Trend Report: Global Fashion Roundup

01 June 2011

Oprah says goodbye, the history of the red soles, buyers don't go gaga for Lady Gaga's dress on Gilt, and more auction items.

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Trend Report: Global Fashion Roundup

Trend Report: Global Fashion Roundup

24 May 2011

Taking on Cannes Film Festival Fashion, High-Fashion Collaborations and Prada Going Public?

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Trend Report: Global Fashion Roundup

Trend Report: Global Fashion Roundup

17 May 2011

Cannes Film Festival, Museum Exhibits, Gilt Groupe now worth $1 Billion and more designer news.

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Life of the Party: Rag & Bone

Life of the Party: Rag & Bone

13 May 2011

A private dinner party hosted by rag&bone designers David Neville and Marcus Wainwright celebrated the new Georgetown location.

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WL Sponsored: The 86th Virginia Gold Cup

WL Sponsored: The 86th Virginia Gold Cup

12 May 2011

The 86th Virginia Gold Cup returned to The Plains for an afternoon of horse races with big tents, big hats and even bigger attendance.

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Trend Report: Global Fashion Roundup

Trend Report: Global Fashion Roundup

12 May 2011

Met Ball, Anna Wintour Attends Pratt Fashion Show, and Lanvin for Kids.

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Fashionable Life: Lani Hay Joins Forces with Robbie Myers

Fashionable Life: Lani Hay Joins Forces with Robbie Myers

02 May 2011

Stars showed their support in light of Creative Coalition and Blue Star Families' new PSA for suicide prevention. Plus, Roberta Meyers on Washington style.

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Trend Report: Earthly Treasures

Trend Report: Earthly Treasures

22 April 2011

Sparkle and shine on Earth Day with these nature-inspired jewels.

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Fashionable Life: Derek Lam’s Saks Appeal

Fashionable Life: Derek Lam’s Saks Appeal

22 April 2011

Saks Fifth Avenue Chevy Chase will host retro chic fashion designer Derek Lam.

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Fashionable Life: Lyn Devon Private Trunk Show

Fashionable Life: Lyn Devon Private Trunk Show

15 April 2011

Pieces from the Fall 2011 collection of Manhattan designer Lyn Devon were showcased at a recently private home trunk show in Washington.

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Fashionable Life: Lafayette 148 Spring Collection at Saks

Fashionable Life: Lafayette 148 Spring Collection at Saks

08 April 2011

Shoppers joined designer Edward Wilkerson as he showcased Lafayette 148's Spring 2011 collection.

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Fashionable Life: Chic in a Blazer

Fashionable Life: Chic in a Blazer

06 April 2011

Style for Hire expert Margaret Lilly explains how a blazer can sharpen your silhouette and how to use accessories to transform the look in a variety of ways.

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Fashionable Life: DC Wooed By Wu

Fashionable Life: DC Wooed By Wu

04 April 2011

Jason Wu presents local preview to his Nordstrom Fall collection as fans, fashionistas, and Vanity Fair swoons.

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Fashionable Life: District Sample Sale

Fashionable Life: District Sample Sale

01 April 2011

Bargain hunters gathered to score deals on their favorite local shops at the tenth District Sample Sale.

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Trend Report: Stepping Out in Sequins

Trend Report: Stepping Out in Sequins

25 March 2011

Style for Hire expert Robin Jones shares tips on incorporating sequins into accessories and everyday wear; plus who in DC wore it best?

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Fashionable Life: Top Picks from NYFW F/W2011

Fashionable Life: Top Picks from NYFW F/W2011

18 March 2011

A WL insider look into NYFW, including fabulous furs and frocks to spice up your wardrobe and upgrade your everyday work attire.

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Fashionable Life: Beauty is Skin Deep

Fashionable Life: Beauty is Skin Deep

12 March 2011

Seventeen designers took to the runway at the Beauty is Skin Deep Fashion Benefit taking place at the fashionable French Embassy.

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Fashionable Life: Classics Reborn

Fashionable Life: Classics Reborn

08 March 2011

Whether inspired by social doyennes of yesteryear or forged anew,these baubles are destined to be timeless.

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Fashionable Life: Midnight at the Oasis

Fashionable Life: Midnight at the Oasis

07 March 2011

The Textile Museum is hosting an after-hours retreat, Midnight at the Oasis to close out the exclusive ikat exhibit.

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Fashionable Life: DC Is Rooted in Style

Fashionable Life: DC Is Rooted in Style

03 March 2011

Washingtonians’ high fashion sensibilities may not be readily apparent, but they run deep.

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Fashionable Life: DC Fashion Week Event List

Fashionable Life: DC Fashion Week Event List

24 February 2011

The power of style: DC Fashion Week features international collections of Fall/Winter 2011.

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Fashionable Life: Vineyard Vines Opens at Tysons Galleria

Fashionable Life: Vineyard Vines Opens at Tysons Galleria

22 February 2011

Shep and Ian, brothers and founders of Vineyard Vines celebrate the grand opening of Vineyard Vines at Tysons Galleria.

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Fashionable Life: Menswear Goes Both Ways!

Fashionable Life: Menswear Goes Both Ways!

14 February 2011

Menswear has never looked so appealing! Gentlemen AND Ladies, please take note.

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Fashionable Life: MBFashion Week F/W11 Is Here!

Fashionable Life: MBFashion Week F/W11 Is Here!

11 February 2011

With wind chills in the high teens, it is only appropriate that fashionistas from around the world congregate at Lincoln Center in NYC for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2011.

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Fashionable Life: DC Fashion Week Preview

Fashionable Life: DC Fashion Week Preview

10 February 2011

Another season of D.C. Fashion Week seeks to place National's Capital on the global fashion map.

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FYIDC: Last Minute Jewel of a Deal

FYIDC: Last Minute Jewel of a Deal

16 December 2010

Adeler Jewelers is offering 30% off all in-store merchandise through Christmas eve.

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Fashionable Life: DC is Mad for Madewell

Fashionable Life: DC is Mad for Madewell

10 December 2010

Madewell's Gigi Guerra offers holiday style advice and shares why Georgetown has become the store's latest location.

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Fashionable Life: Let Vera Wang Pick Your Wedding Dress

Fashionable Life: Let Vera Wang Pick Your Wedding Dress

03 December 2010

Bloomingdale's is offering a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet Vera Wang!

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Fashionable Life: Bloomingdale’s & Ballet

Fashionable Life: Bloomingdale’s & Ballet

01 December 2010

Bloomingdale’s teamed up with The Washington Ballet to showcase Fall fashions with an artistic flair.

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Fashionable Life: GNO with Carmen Marc Valvo

Fashionable Life: GNO with Carmen Marc Valvo

30 November 2010

Designer Carmen Marc Valvo and the Everything But Water store collaborated to create Girl's Night Out for a good cause.

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Fashionable Life: Adeler Jewelers

Fashionable Life: Adeler Jewelers

19 November 2010

Just in time for the holidays, Adeler Jewelers is offering discounted prices!

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Fashionable Life: Burberry and GQ Join Forces

Fashionable Life: Burberry and GQ Join Forces

11 November 2010

Burberry and GQ teamed up to host a fashion forward event benefiting No Greater Sacrifice.

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Fashionable Life: ‘Charming’ Accessories in Georgetown

Fashionable Life: ‘Charming’ Accessories in Georgetown

10 November 2010

Jacyln Mason, owner of Charm, opens up about coordinating jewelry and accessories in the District.

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Fashionable Life: Anthropologie Accessorizes

Fashionable Life: Anthropologie Accessorizes

08 November 2010

Bring on the bracelets! Anthropologie branches out by opening an accessories-only store in Chevy Chase.

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Fashionable Life: Boutique Week

Fashionable Life: Boutique Week

15 October 2010

The Alexandria Convention & Visitors Association presents Boutique Week.

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Fashionable Life: All Access Fashion

Fashionable Life: All Access Fashion

13 October 2010

ALL ACCESS: Fashion turned heads at Tyson’s Galleria with a star-studded guest list and jaw-dropping runway fashions.

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Fashionable Life: UGG’s Grand Opening

Fashionable Life: UGG’s Grand Opening

06 October 2010

With a new store open in Georgetown, UGG is ready to outfit the capital.

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Fashionable Life: Passport To Style

Fashionable Life: Passport To Style

24 September 2010

On Thursday evening, The Shops at Wisconsin Place, in Chevy Chase, hosted an evening of fashion, philanthropy, beauty, and of course…. delicious food.

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Fashionable Life: ALL ACCESS: Fashion Returns

Fashionable Life: ALL ACCESS: Fashion Returns

20 September 2010

Tysons Galleria All Access Fashion event redefines luxury while benefiting a worthy cause for children.

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Fashionable Life: Another Season Bites The Dust!

Fashionable Life: Another Season Bites The Dust!

17 September 2010

The much-discussed and much-anticipated Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2011 Season at Lincoln Center is finally over.

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Fashionable Life: It’s Not All About Lincoln Center

Fashionable Life: It’s Not All About Lincoln Center

16 September 2010

With all the buzz surrounding the move from Bryant Park to Lincoln Center, it may have been easy to forget that there were other shows outside "The Tents."

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Fashionable Life: Flirty Girly at MBFW

Fashionable Life: Flirty Girly at MBFW

14 September 2010

Designers bring out delicate draping and layers of ruffles to honor their ultimate inspiration- women.

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Fashionable Life: DC’s Stylish Night Out

Fashionable Life: DC’s Stylish Night Out

13 September 2010

On September 10th, Georgetown participated in its first Fashion’s Night Out- we went, we saw, and we can’t wait for next year!

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Fashionable Life: MBFW & Fashion’s Night Out Collide

Fashionable Life: MBFW & Fashion’s Night Out Collide

13 September 2010

Things finally seemed to have settled into a rhythm at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. Day Two was all about the shows and a little event called Fashion's Night Out.

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Fashionable Life: Lady Gaga’s DC Style Statement

Fashionable Life: Lady Gaga’s DC Style Statement

10 September 2010

Lady Gaga makes bold fashion and political statements during her Washington concert performance.

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Fashionable Life: MBFW S/S 2011 Kicks off!

Fashionable Life: MBFW S/S 2011 Kicks off!

10 September 2010

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week kicked off yesterday at its new home in Lincoln Center. There was a buzz, excitement and anticipation from everyone who was there.

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FYIDC: Best of Fashion’s Night Out

FYIDC: Best of Fashion’s Night Out

08 September 2010

With so many places to visit on Fashion's Night Out, where will you go? Don't fall into confusion-here are our top picks for FNO events.

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Fashionable Life: The Taimur Baig Launch

Fashionable Life: The Taimur Baig Launch

06 August 2010

Washington based designer Taimur Baig launches his new collection at Lima's Vetro Lounge.

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FYIDC: District Sample Sale

FYIDC: District Sample Sale

06 August 2010

This annual shop-a-thon won’t be until September, but tickets go on sale Thursday, August 12th!

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Fashionable Life: “Union of Angels” in St. Barth

Fashionable Life: “Union of Angels” in St. Barth

02 August 2010

Last week on St. Jean’s beach in St. Barth, just a shell’s throw from a Victoria’s Secret photoshoot starring Alessandra Ambrosio and Adriana Lima, DC area fashion designer Cynthia Bapst’s label Union of Angels made a splash of its own.

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Fashionable Life: Paris Fashion Week 2010

Fashionable Life: Paris Fashion Week 2010

14 July 2010

Washington Life got an exclusive look at Paris Fashion Week 2010 with top designers as well as up and coming designers.

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Fashionable Life: Lacey Campbell Opens Bella Bridesmaid

Fashionable Life: Lacey Campbell Opens Bella Bridesmaid

25 June 2010

Lacey Campbell opens the new boutique Bella Bridesmaid in Maryland offering stylish dresses for the modern bridesmaid.

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Fashionable Life: Nordstrom Fall 10 Collection

Fashionable Life: Nordstrom Fall 10 Collection

23 June 2010

Fashion lovers got a first look at Nordstrom fall collections from top designers.

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Fashionable Life: Q&A With Designer Tala Raassi

Fashionable Life: Q&A With Designer Tala Raassi

10 June 2010

Once punished solely for wearing a miniskirt, fashion designer Tala Raassi now encourages women to embrace their femininity and beauty through her designs.

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