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Trend Report: Global Fashion Roundup

Trend Report: Global Fashion Roundup

Richard Branson dresses like a flight attendant, Gwyneth Paltrow slams the Met Gala and Isabella Blow’s memory lives on.

Wine & Spirits: Steeplechase Sips

Wine & Spirits: Steeplechase Sips

Bet on these wager-worthy libations created by local bar stars and inspired by upcoming horse races.

Performing Arts: Fit for a Royal

Performing Arts: Fit for a Royal

REVIEW: The City Choir of Washington celebrates the jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation.

Performing Arts: Some Enchanted Evening

Performing Arts: Some Enchanted Evening

REVIEW: Folger's 'Twelfth Night' a whimsical romp through 1915 Ireland.

Trend Report: Global Fashion Roundup

Trend Report: Global Fashion Roundup

Virgin Airlines and Vivienne Westwood team up, 'surfer' couture hits the beach and how to own a piece of model history.

Performing Arts: Painful Family Secrets

Performing Arts: Painful Family Secrets

REVIEW: 'Other Desert Cities' effectively portrays wealthy Californians in familial turmoil.


Features: Road Warrior

Features: Road Warrior

09 January 2013

Despite losing his leg in Afghanistan, war veteran Matt White prepares for his next marathon.

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Wine & Spirits: Tricked Out Hot Cocoa

Wine & Spirits: Tricked Out Hot Cocoa

08 January 2013

Herbal or coffee liqueurs and boozy marshmallows add an adult feel to a childhood favorite.

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The Dish: Edgar Bar & Kitchen

The Dish: Edgar Bar & Kitchen

08 January 2013

The Mayflower Renaissance Hotel's new restaurant focuses on small-plated classics with a twist.

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Performing Arts: Holiday Music of the Trecento

Performing Arts: Holiday Music of the Trecento

04 January 2013

Trio Eos joined the Folger Consort in an evening of Italian music and art celebrating the nativity.

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Fashionable Life: Ain’t We Got Style, Part Deux

Fashionable Life: Ain’t We Got Style, Part Deux

03 January 2013

Stylish Washingtonians shine at a plethora of fashionable events.

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Luxury Travel: Capella Georgetown

Luxury Travel: Capella Georgetown

21 December 2012

Local developer Bruce Bradley teams up with legendary hotelier Horst Schulze to unveil ‘ultra luxury’ Capella Georgetown.

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Fashionable Life: District of Chic

Fashionable Life: District of Chic

20 December 2012

The mysterious and chic blogger is a true style chameleon.

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Fashionable Life: Best Dressed Guest

Fashionable Life: Best Dressed Guest

20 December 2012

Violetta Markelou is a vintage vision in white, beaded silk.

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Performing Arts: Marin Alsop

Performing Arts: Marin Alsop

18 December 2012

The trailblazer was honored by The Washington Chorus for her contributions to orchestral conducting.

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You Wear It So Well: Bill DuBose

You Wear It So Well: Bill DuBose

18 December 2012

WL's Best-Dressed Online Contest Winners

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Wine & Spirits: Local Gift Guide, Bar None

Wine & Spirits: Local Gift Guide, Bar None

17 December 2012

Washington's best mixologists, winemakers and distillers offer up spirited gifts this holiday season.

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Fashionable Life: Classy and Fabulous

Fashionable Life: Classy and Fabulous

11 December 2012

Elena keeps it "classy and fabulous" in a structured black and white ensemble.

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Performing Arts: Washington Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’

Performing Arts: Washington Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’

11 December 2012

The D.C. ballet company brings back its rendition of the holiday classic, with local twists.

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Performing Arts: ‘Pullman Porter Blues’

Performing Arts: ‘Pullman Porter Blues’

10 December 2012

Playwright Cheryl L. West dishes on her inspiration for the musical currently at Arena Stage.

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You Wear It So Well: Lynn and Olivia Trice

You Wear It So Well: Lynn and Olivia Trice

10 December 2012

WL's Best-Dressed Online Contest Winners

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Performing Arts: Cyrus Chestnut

Performing Arts: Cyrus Chestnut

07 December 2012

Review of the jazz pianist's concert and more holiday performances.

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Wine & Spirits: Josh Berner Q&A

Wine & Spirits: Josh Berner Q&A

05 December 2012

The mixologist at Ripple dishes on fatwashing, wine promotions and citrus-y holiday sips.

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Fashionable Life: NomNomBlingBling

Fashionable Life: NomNomBlingBling

05 December 2012

The sweet face of NomNomBlingBling is dressed to kill in leather and military-inspired gear.

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You Wear It So Well: Buki Peters

You Wear It So Well: Buki Peters

03 December 2012

WL's Best-Dressed Online Contest Winners

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Performing Arts:  ‘Handeling’ the Holidays

Performing Arts: ‘Handeling’ the Holidays

03 December 2012

Soprano star Renée Fleming shares her love of holiday music and Handel's Messiah.

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Fashionable Life: Best Dressed Guest

Fashionable Life: Best Dressed Guest

30 November 2012

Masha Casey keeps it classic in a stellar Max and Cleo black gown for Capital City Ball.

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WL Favorites: From the Boards

WL Favorites: From the Boards

29 November 2012

The pins we can’t stop talking about on WL’s Pinterest page.

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Performing Arts: Rubenstein Family Organ

Performing Arts: Rubenstein Family Organ

29 November 2012

The new Kennedy Center organ was debuted, to mixed reviews, in a free concert with NSO.

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Fashionable Life: A Lacey Perspective

Fashionable Life: A Lacey Perspective

27 November 2012

Lacey Maffetone mixes feminine pleats with a biker-chic moto jacket for a look of juxtaposition.

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Fashionable Life: A Shopper’s Delight

Fashionable Life: A Shopper’s Delight

26 November 2012

The DMV was treated to several new retailers in recent months from fashion to home design.

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Performing Arts: The Virtuoso Bach

Performing Arts: The Virtuoso Bach

26 November 2012

The Washington Bach Consort showcased instrumental and vocal talent at National Presbyterian Church.

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Wine & Spirits: Bonal-Based Cocktails

Wine & Spirits: Bonal-Based Cocktails

21 November 2012

A cocktail with the French apéritif is a delicious way to start Thanksgiving festivities.

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Fashionable Life: Best Dressed Guest

Fashionable Life: Best Dressed Guest

21 November 2012

Pepper Watkins looks the part of a gentleman in a blazer, vest and colored trousers.

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Fashionable Life: Wardrobe Oxygen

Fashionable Life: Wardrobe Oxygen

20 November 2012

Personal style blogger Alison Gary rocks it in black and white, peplum, studs and ankle booties.

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WL Favorites: From the Boards

WL Favorites: From the Boards

20 November 2012

The pins we can’t stop talking about on WL’s Pinterest page.

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Performing Arts: Thrilled by Bell

Performing Arts: Thrilled by Bell

19 November 2012

Violinist Joshua Bell lives up to the hype in his performance at Strathmore.

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Fashionable Life: Best Dressed Guest

Fashionable Life: Best Dressed Guest

15 November 2012

Mary Anne Huntsman mixes classic and glam in her casual cocktail party look.

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Fashionable Life: Wonder Lust

Fashionable Life: Wonder Lust

15 November 2012

The Moongate Garden of the Enid A. Haupt Garden sets the scene for an ethereal sartorial interlude.

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Wine & Spirits: NO-Veau Beaujolais

Wine & Spirits: NO-Veau Beaujolais

14 November 2012

Vinoteca eschews the young wine in favor of the region’s higher quality bottles.

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WL Favorites: From the Boards

WL Favorites: From the Boards

14 November 2012

The pins we can't stop talking about on WL's Pinterest page.

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Performing Arts: Choral Arts

Performing Arts: Choral Arts

13 November 2012

The Choral Arts Society kicked off their season on a Latin note.

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Wine & Spirits: Poste’s Winter Wonderland

Wine & Spirits: Poste’s Winter Wonderland

12 November 2012

The upper patio of Poste's courtyard keeps guests cozy this season with its coeur d’hiver.

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Fashionable Life: Best Dressed Guest

Fashionable Life: Best Dressed Guest

08 November 2012

Jean-Marie Fernandez shines at the Butterfly Bash in Stella McCartney.

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Fashionable Life: Dark Romance

Fashionable Life: Dark Romance

05 November 2012

Washington Life's October fashion editorial flirts with black lace, velvet and feminine silhouettes.

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Wine & Spirits: Day of the Dead Cocktails and Promotions

Wine & Spirits: Day of the Dead Cocktails and Promotions

02 November 2012

Area restaurants showcase Mexican cocktails and dishes on Nov. 2 to honor the deceased.

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Money Matters: Familiar Faces on Forbes 400

Money Matters: Familiar Faces on Forbes 400

01 November 2012

14 locals make the 2012 rankings.

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Fashionable Life: Ain’t We Got Style

Fashionable Life: Ain’t We Got Style

01 November 2012

A series of fashion events dispels the 'Hollywood for ugly people' myth, once and for all.

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Wine & Spirits: Halloween Cocktails

Wine & Spirits: Halloween Cocktails

30 October 2012

Washington bars scare up witches brews, creepy concoctions and spine-tingling sips on Oct. 31.

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Performing Arts: Julian Wachner’s Nuptials

Performing Arts: Julian Wachner’s Nuptials

29 October 2012

Exclusive: Music director of The Washington Chorus marries Emily Bloemker.

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Performing Arts: Celebrating Creation

Performing Arts: Celebrating Creation

29 October 2012

Review: Washington National Cathedral celebrates 105th anniversary with a sacred oratorio.

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Wine & Spirits: Celebrate National Champagne Day

Wine & Spirits: Celebrate National Champagne Day

25 October 2012

Factoids and fallacies about Champagne, and where to raise a flute on Oct. 26.

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Performing Arts: ‘One Night With Janis Joplin’

Performing Arts: ‘One Night With Janis Joplin’

25 October 2012

Sabrina Carten opens up about her role in "One Night with Janis Joplin" at Arena Stage.

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Wine & Spirits: Train’s Save Me, San Francisco Wines

Wine & Spirits: Train’s Save Me, San Francisco Wines

24 October 2012

The Grammy-winning band just released the fourth offering in its award-winning California wine line.

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Performing Arts: Bell of the Ball

Performing Arts: Bell of the Ball

16 October 2012

This month's editor's picks begins with violin virtuoso Joshua Bell at Strathmore.

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Wine & Spirits: Political Potables

Wine & Spirits: Political Potables

16 October 2012

Exercise your right to imbibe with one of these election-themed elixirs available at D.C. bars.

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The Dish: A Monstrously Good Time

The Dish: A Monstrously Good Time

12 October 2012

Beer sommelier Greg Engert on creating 'Snallygaster,' a beer and food fest of beastly proportions.

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The Dish: Chefs for Equality

The Dish: Chefs for Equality

11 October 2012

D.C.’s hottest toques and tipplers team up to raise money for marriage equality.

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Performing Arts: With Great Majesty

Performing Arts: With Great Majesty

11 October 2012

Review: Washington Bach Consort celebrates 35th anniversary with regal performance.

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Wine & Spirits: Mid-Atlantic Oktoberfest

Wine & Spirits: Mid-Atlantic Oktoberfest

10 October 2012

Barley, malt and hops fans unite in Shirlington for suds from around the world.

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The Dish: District Bites

The Dish: District Bites

05 October 2012

Taste of D.C.: Come for the food, stay for the chili-eating contest …

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Music Notes: C’mon, Stay Happy

Music Notes: C’mon, Stay Happy

04 October 2012

’70s pop phenom David Cassidy brings his youthful charm and talent to Birchmere.

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Performing Arts: J’nai Bridges at the Kennedy Center

Performing Arts: J’nai Bridges at the Kennedy Center

24 September 2012

Review: The mezzo-soprano unleashes the full breadth of her vocal prowess.

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Wine & Spirits: Grey Goose Punch Wars Come to D.C.

Wine & Spirits: Grey Goose Punch Wars Come to D.C.

21 September 2012

Bartenders compete to create their best bowl-worthy libation.

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The Dish: Tasty Bites

The Dish: Tasty Bites

18 September 2012

A 'roguish' fundraiser, dining deals and Turkish coffee on the go.

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Wine & Spirits: Fall Beverage Event Roundup

Wine & Spirits: Fall Beverage Event Roundup

17 September 2012

D.C. venues offer eclectic, original opportunities for wine, beer and cocktail lovers.

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