My Top Black Friday Sales

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I’m breaking down my top BLACK FRIDAY sales by store and some picks from them!  Click on the image below to go right to the site and check out more of their sale!   J Crew 40% off sitewide.  This is a great place to stock up on quality winter coats and suits. [show_shopthepost_widget id=”2164955″]   JOIE 25% off your purchase.  I’m not big on boho but they make it so chic! [show_shopthepost_widget id=”2165011″]   Banana Republic 50% off your…

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The District Darlings Relaunch Party!

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TheDistrictDarlings.com has gotten a huge facelift since when we first started our blog! We recently made the big move from WordPress.com to WordPress.org, so what better way to celebrate that and our new look than a (RE)LAUNCH PARTY with some of the local D.C. ladies and gents that we’ve met along the way. Nicole and I recently had brunch at Malmaison D.C. and we fell in love with the interior of their cafe, and it’s also right in Georgetown! We…

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Transition Your Look from Day to Night

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A versatile outfit can take you from 9-5 to 5-9 without much effort.  With a few steps, you can make the transition seamlessly and therefore get more wear out of your look.  And all things considered, don’t we all want to get the most out of our investments (including investment pieces)?   For example, I transitioned this Bowie sweatshirt from Zara, leather athletic shorts and Doc Martens from day to night.  My friend recently came to visit from Virginia Beach and…

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Holiday Ready // Furs, Sequins & Velvet, OH MY!

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Can you believe it’s time to get holiday ready?! Yea, neither can I.  This time of year is all about furs, sequins and the latest trends – velvet and metallics.  I’m so ready to style these trends for the upcoming holiday season and share how to pair some bold textures!   Furs and Sequins   Sequins in the day time can be tough to pull off.  Be confident!  “Skirt the Rules” as the Kate Spade shirt says and cross the lines…

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Street Chic Blazers

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Take it from a Washingtonian, you can take your blazer from The Hill to the street with relative ease.  They’ve gone beyond business professional and make a perfect pairing for Fall street style.  Don’t get me wrong, you of course can still wear it with slacks and go into the office.  But when 5 o’clock rolls around trade your stress for distressed {jeans} and head to the local watering hole.   Each of the blazers from this post I got…

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The District Darlings take Charleston

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   For this year’s summer vacation, The District Darlings take Charleston!! We had the privilege of working with the Charleston Tourism Board who planned our stay with the city’s top to-do’s. We’ve visited areas of South Carolina on vacations before, but Charleston was a city like no other so I was excited to dive into the action (and food) packed vacay.   WHERE WE STAYED On our first day, we checked into one of Charleston’s top hotels, The Belmond, which is equip…

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Makeup Tips Over 30

- Beauty

  Ugh.  Aging.  Am I right?  When I turned 30, I started to realize that even if I was using the same makeup techniques, the end result was different.  Probably the most noticeable difference was the creasing.  I had to make some changes and I’m sharing with you my top 3 tips on doing your makeup over 30.   First, everyone’s face is different.  You might not notice aging until your 40… good for you… *insert sarcastic thumbs up here*…

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Whistle and Wild // Support Local

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Chels and I are part of this amazing group of local DC bloggers called “Bubbles and Bloggers”.  I was at one of their events in Georgetown one night when our ultra fab hostess, Dani (the Editor of Blonde in the District) first introduced me to one of my soon-to-be fave local brands, Whistle and Wild.   Amanda is the Owner and Founder of this trendy, DC-based brand, Whistle and Wild.  She is sweet and stylish and when we found out…

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# The District Darlings Take NYFW

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NYFW is the biggest fashion event in the country and one of four major fashion weeks in the world.  The “Big 4” are New York, Paris, London and Milan.  The September NYFW showcases the SS17 season and the February is all about Fall and Winter fashion. Admission to shows at New York Fashion Week is typically reserved for those in the fashion industry, with specific events by invitation only.  Chelsea and I were SO honored when we received our invitation…

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