Hand me downs anyone?

I am on a quest for the best consignment shops in the DC metro area! Know of any? Please comment to let me know. The consignment stores chosen will be featured on this blog and on one of my favorite blogs in the DMV (who I also happen to guest write for) glamourina.com!

"new" pics

Here are some pics I took with my vintage camera that I JUST got developed ... even though they were taken during the summer of 2011... Procrastination at its best!! They're from a random day walking around downtown DC and from my short, yet beautiful vacation in Phoenix, AZ. These pics bring about a certain feeling of nostalgia and a yearning for flirty summer romances and those lazy, care-free days... You know, the ones where absolutely anything goes and you have nothing on your mind except maybe what restaurant you'll try out for dinner or what flavor macaroon you'll eat for dessert. 

Let's remind ourselves to have more of these types of days, shall we?

 

Happy New Year!

Oh, hello 2012...

I've definitely been a little MIA. Mainly because of the holidays, but also because I'm officially a full-fledged business owner (please check out my site: www.gilliseducation.org). Between constant paperwork, phone calls and meetings, my time lately has been very limited. BUT, I'm not complaining! The new year has brought about a lot of change, yet I'm really excited to see what's in store!

One of my new year goals is to get in better shape. So to help me reach this goal, I started with a personal trainer today, Deanna Jefferson, owner of The Fab Body Factory. She. Is. Amazing.  If you're in the DC area and looking for someone to push you to your goal weight/ideal body, send her an email! You'll thank me later! 

(pic courtesy of www.myfitnessbootcamps.com)

Happy New Year!! 

xoxo,

Alessandra

Carey Mulligan and her bra

As I admired Carey's photo on the January 2012 cover of W Mag, I was a little envious of the Nina Ricci cotton bra she's wearing. Not only does it look like she's getting pretty good support, the bra is so fashionable and sexy!

I take a lot of time nowadays picking out the perfect dress, heels, or pair of jeans. But I don't spend much time picking out my unmentionables. The $5 for $25 deal at Victoria's Secret always works out well for me. But now that I'm a year older (I just celebrated my bday on the December 15th!), I feel like I need to step it up in the unmentionable department (one of my new year's resolutions). Not necessarily for a special someone, but for the sake of a mature, sexy, quality wardrobe all around. So, here's my wishlist, underwear edition.... basically it's Chantelle's entire Fall/Winter 2011 Collection.

The Eternelle Set in black (above)

The Masculin Feminin Set in cappuccino (below)  

 

LOVE this!!!

make sure you follow the creator of this innovative campaign on twitter; her blog is wonderful! --> @seventhdistrict

wish list

 

Yes, I would love a bike. Specifically this one. Event though, I'm not certain that I can actually ride one anymore. (from Public)

Chloe Paraty bag in nutmeg! Pic courtesy of Wendy.

 

Saw this in Georgetown one Saturday... Rag & Bone = amazingness. Need I say more?

A super cute yellow skirt I saw on Rouche! Who knew eco-friendly clothing could be so lovely? And it's only $34!!

 

Urban Decay's Naked 2 Collection... 

$50 gets you all of those colors + an application brush. They're currently out of stock but will hopefully be restocking soon. With this collection of colors you will truly be able to get that "makeup but no makeup" look.

A Tribute to "A Christmas Story"

"Those Ralphie hats are back in style!" 

- my mother

As we were walking around downtown DC today, my mother and I saw at least 10 people with "Ralphie hats" on. And I'm sure only those of you who are true fans of A Christmas Story, got the allusion right away (see below). 

I love these hats and the crazy patterns and bright colors that oftentimes come with them. I wore them back in the 90s as a little kid and I'm not ashamed to say that I sport them now... all the time. Did they actually ever go out of style? If they did, I may have missed the memo.

 

From ruche.com

 

Bronson hat from Rag&Bone

(P.S. I can't wait to get a cup of hot chocolate, put on my most comfortable pajamas, and sit and watch Ralphie and his debauchery for 24 hours straight when the infamous marathon comes on... just like I do every single year! Happy Holidays!)