Upcoming Events!!

Hey DC and Charlotte! There are TONS of events going on over the next few weeks that I'm excited about! Find the flyers below! I'd love to see you there : )

Pretty in Paint Nail Tour - Charlotte, NC 

Can't wait for the founders of this company to make it big! I love their "pop-up shop" nail concept! Cocktails and manicures? Yes. Please. They're in Charlotte this weekend but follow them on twitter to keep abreast of their upcoming events! They may be coming to a city near you sooner than you think!

Green Festival - Washington D.C. 

The Ninth Annual Green Festival returns this weekend, the brainchild of Green America and Global Exchange! There will be tons of vendors there for you to browse as well as live art, DIY projects, an eco fashion showcaseOne of my favorite estheticians (also esthetician to the FLOTUS) JoElle Lee will be making an appearance! 

District Sample Sale - Washington, D.C.

Fashion and charity together, two of my favorite things! 

Fall Fashion Swap and Swap - Washington, D.C.

Out with the old and in with the "new"! The 3rd Annual Shop for Love event is another great way to mix your love of fashion with philanthropy!

A Few Fashion Staples for Fall

It's finally getting cold and I absolutely love it! Cold weather means cute jackets and (faux) fur coats, beautiful scarves and hats, and a reason to wear oversized boots. Not to mention all of the wonderful layering that can be done when its cold. I love layering. 


Take a look at the fashion picks I think every woman should have in her closet as we approach the holiday season:

1. A blue and/or a black blazer. Under it, wear a blouse, a turtle neck, or a simple, good-quality tee (I spotted a great one last weekend in the Rag & Bone in Georgetown) and you'll instantly look put together. Now that it's chilly, add a scarf and a few pieces of statement jewelry and you're done. It doesn't take much to make a classic blazer look nice. Erika Marie of Fashion Chalet knows how to rock a blazer. 

2. Two or three pairs of good, black tights. So. Essential. They go with just about anything AND keep your legs warm. Throw in some with patterns... Stripes and floral prints are always sexy.

courtesy of Rumi Neely of Fashion Toast

courtesy of DulceCandy.com

3. We all have a pair of the quintessential snow boots. I've seen thousands of UGGS in my day. But do you have a good pair of "rugged" boots? If not, go hunting for some (and let me know what you find)! They are stylish, even  the ones who have the "already worn" feel, they keep your feet from freezing, and can easily be dressed up or down. Easily a new staple for your closet. Here's some inspiration:

courtesy of The Satorialist

courtesy of fashiontoast.com

courtesy of fashion toast.com

(btw, I die for that white Rag&Bone vest!)