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Behind-the-Scenes: Georgetown Days & Nights

Behind-the-Scenes: Georgetown Days & Nights

A long day's journey into Georgetown fashion.

Fashionable Life: Le Visage

Fashionable Life: Le Visage

Inspired beauty.

Fashionable Life: GANT Greets Georgetown

Fashionable Life: GANT Greets Georgetown

The new(ish) M St. shopping haunt showed off its latest collection to VIP guests.

Fashionable Life: Ever Forward

Fashionable Life: Ever Forward

'Pumped Up' style in the capital continues to push on and inspire.

Who’s Next: Melissa Vap

Who’s Next: Melissa Vap

The designer shares her inspirations and what hat she'd make for the Georgetown Cupcake founders.

Fashionable Life: Gone to Hollywood

Fashionable Life: Gone to Hollywood

Virginian Emily Gonzaga's brazilian-inspired swimwear was seen by celebrities at the Grammys and Oscars.


Fashionable Life: Big Things, Small Packages

Fashionable Life: Big Things, Small Packages

08 December 2011

Tiny Jewel Box holiday trunk show to feature top jewelry designers.

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Fashionable Life: Holly Mart

Fashionable Life: Holly Mart

02 December 2011

Mount Pleasant fashion boutique Nana to host bazaar December 3rd featuring local designers.

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Fashionable Life: Competitive Style

Fashionable Life: Competitive Style

23 November 2011

South Moon Under and Refinery 29 host competition to decide best area stylist.

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Fashionable Life: The Black Room

Fashionable Life: The Black Room

21 November 2011

Lost Boys to offer private style consultation with invite-only Black Room.

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Fashionable Life: Hello Pratt

Fashionable Life: Hello Pratt

18 November 2011

Owners Caroline Dalton and Brittany Carlson cobine retail expertise to offer fashion and home accessories.

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Fashionable Life: Alton Lane

Fashionable Life: Alton Lane

17 November 2011

Dupont Circle showroom sets out to make shopping a masculine affair (and they have a 3-D body scanner)

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Fashionable Life: The Zen of Donna Karan

Fashionable Life: The Zen of Donna Karan

15 November 2011

Designer Donna Karan discussed fashion and philanthropy at the Embassy of France.

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Trend Report: Global Fashion Roundup

Trend Report: Global Fashion Roundup

09 November 2011

$630,000 “Manolo Blahniks”, a Fendi Maserati, Guylashes, the Capital Region is full of shopaholics, and a guide to “Glamping”.

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Fashionable Life: Tysons Fetes Tory

Fashionable Life: Tysons Fetes Tory

08 November 2011

Washington's power women flocked to a charitable fundraiser for The Rebecca Project hosted by Tory Burch.

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Fashionable Life: The Season’s Silver Stars

Fashionable Life: The Season’s Silver Stars

04 November 2011

Add some shimmer and shine with this season's understated metallic hue.

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Fashionable Life: Siriano Rocks With Pink

Fashionable Life: Siriano Rocks With Pink

04 November 2011

Marylander and fab fashionista Christian Siriano rocked the Pink Jams runway, gave back, and had this to say about Washington's evolving fashion scene.

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Fashionable Life: DC Gets Refined

Fashionable Life: DC Gets Refined

31 October 2011

Former WaPo fashion writer Holly Thomas helms D.C. version of style and shopping site Refinery 29.

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Trend Report: Global Fashion Roundup

Trend Report: Global Fashion Roundup

28 October 2011

Counterfeit bust in D.C., the most expensive shoelaces ever, penguin chic and Anna Wintour is willing to change anywhere.

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Fashionable Life: Bloomingdale’s Thinks Pink

Fashionable Life: Bloomingdale’s Thinks Pink

27 October 2011

Shoppers left Bloomingdale's with Little Pink Bags in hand in support of breast cancer research.

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Fashionable Life: Calling All Brides

Fashionable Life: Calling All Brides

27 October 2011

The prestigious Washington Club welcomes designer Kevan Hall for a night of exclusive bridal fashion.

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Fashionable Life: There’s a New Jean in Town

Fashionable Life: There’s a New Jean in Town

20 October 2011

South Moon Under & J Brand show off their new jeans.

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Trend Report: Global Fashion Roundup

Trend Report: Global Fashion Roundup

04 October 2011

Live like Karl Lagerfeld, wear Judy Garland’s shoes, dress like a Muppet and jet set around the world for fashion week!

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Fashionable Life: District Sample Sale

Fashionable Life: District Sample Sale

26 September 2011

Local bargain hunters gear up again for a night of sales up to 90% off top designers.

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Fashionable Life: Ready, Set, Fashion

Fashionable Life: Ready, Set, Fashion

23 September 2011

Prepare yourself for a full weekend of couture brought to you by ReadysetDC.

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Fashionable Life: Brit Business Attire

Fashionable Life: Brit Business Attire

22 September 2011

Just because London fashion designers have never had a power lunch on Capitol Hill doesn't mean they can't dress you for one.

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Fashionable Life: London Calling

Fashionable Life: London Calling

20 September 2011

The first days of London Fashion week featured trousers, braces, and jumpers reminiscent of "sartorial pop art."

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Trend Report: Global Fashion Roundup

Trend Report: Global Fashion Roundup

20 September 2011

New York Fashion Week ends, London begins, Lindsay Lohan goes crazy, metallic pants are in and is Fashion’s Night Out over and out?

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Trend Report: Mercedes-Benz Fashion Recap

Trend Report: Mercedes-Benz Fashion Recap

19 September 2011

Bright colors (and orange) stole the show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York Spring 2012, plus some other stylish thoughts....

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Burberry Live From London Fashion Week

Burberry Live From London Fashion Week

19 September 2011

London Fashion Week is upon us. Enjoy the Burberry show live from Washington Life online.

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Trend Report: Global Fashion Roundup

Trend Report: Global Fashion Roundup

12 September 2011

Fashion icons remember 9/11, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, a Valentino musical, and why women are obsessed with shoes.

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Fashionable Life: All Access at Tysons Galleria

Fashionable Life: All Access at Tysons Galleria

08 September 2011

ALL ACCESS: Fashion returns to Tysons Galleria presenting great looks for an even greater cause – the Make-A-Wish Foundation

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Fashionable Life: Top Picks For FNO 2011

Fashionable Life: Top Picks For FNO 2011

08 September 2011

Style mavens in the Washington metro area, along with over 100 cities and 17 countries, are set to celebrate Fashion's Night Out.

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Trend Report: Global Fashion Roundup

Trend Report: Global Fashion Roundup

01 September 2011

90’s brand revivals, Chevy Chase listed as top place to shop luxury, Miss Piggy at Fashion's Night out, and will Lady Gaga will become a Mrs.?

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Fashionable Life: Summer Style Series

Fashionable Life: Summer Style Series

18 August 2011

As August slowly comes to an end, it means time to get your wardrobe ready for fall. Get a glimpse of what this season has to offer.

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Trend Report: Global Fashion Roundup

Trend Report: Global Fashion Roundup

18 August 2011

A $1M perfume, $18,000 flip flops, iPad cases from Bernie Madoff’s pants and elevators that Tweet.

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Trend Report: Global Fashion Roundup

Trend Report: Global Fashion Roundup

08 August 2011

Walking on art, Louis Vuitton bottles their own honey and bat your eyelashes, tell a story.

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Trend Report: Global Fashion Roundup

Trend Report: Global Fashion Roundup

27 July 2011

Attack of the beg bugs (again), the red-heeled lawsuit marches on and Tom Ford just wants to be loved.

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Trend Report: Global Fashion Roundup

Trend Report: Global Fashion Roundup

20 July 2011

“Cutting-edge” swimwear, a $40,000 backpack, the biggest fashion show ever and even Lady Gaga is an intern.

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Trend Report: Global Fashion Roundup

Trend Report: Global Fashion Roundup

11 July 2011

Couture week, a $10,000 order on ChristianLouboutin.com, Karl Lagerfeld writes with nail polish and glasses made from human hair.

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Trend Report: Global Fashion Roundup

Trend Report: Global Fashion Roundup

01 July 2011

An unwearable Louboutin, models crying on the runway, Marc Jacobs in drag and a diva kitty.

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Fashionable Life: All Hail, Allsaints

Fashionable Life: All Hail, Allsaints

30 June 2011

Georgetown shopping scene adds a new player, Allsaints Spitafields to open in July

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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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