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Archive for August, 2010

CityFiles (DC): 5 Things I LOVE in Life

26th August 2010 by Lauren, "Gal About D.C." View Comments

Lauren’s reflections on fun things towards the end of the work-week.  She’s brilliant!!

To start off with the obvious, I love the Washingtonian. I don’t set my weekend plans in stone until I pick through every post, article, thought on the Washingtonian’s website or mag. There are tons of blogs and newsletters out there with DC-focused [...]

WorkingGirl: Settling In

26th August 2010 by Alison, "Working Girl" View Comments

Editors Note: Our lovely WorkingGirl has been at it again.  And “it” is well, trying to work!  Catch up on her story here!
Pt 4.
Getting into this luxury goods job, I thought I might be over qualified and have a hard time relating to other employees- I’m such a snob, I know.
Well, actually, these sales people [...]

TrendSpotting: It’s Almost Time for Jeans

25th August 2010 by Jess View Comments

I don’t know about you but I’m really over my summer wardrobe. I’ve worn everything a bunch of times and I’m bored with it. I’m out of creative ideas for mixing and matching, accessorizing, etc. Most of my white tees and sandals have reached the end of their one-season life cycle. And, to be really [...]

Couch of Christie: The Secrets of Baby Food

25th August 2010 by Christie View Comments

Wherein Christie ventures off her couch, and is totally befuddled by baby food.

Ask Jess: What Can You Learn from His Dating History?

24th August 2010 by Jess View Comments

I’ve always been a big fan of the clean slate concept. When it gets to the point with someone new where dating history comes up, I’ll usually say, “give me the broad strokes.” I don’t want details. I don’t even need names. Tell me how long you were together and why (ideally in one sentence [...]