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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 [...]

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 [...]

Things We Love: Haul Vloggers

20th August 2010 by Jess View Comments

Haul Vloggers: Allow me to explain.
Well we have Generation Y to thank for this. Haul Vloggers. Honestly, it sounds like some kind of crazy sci-fi creature plodding through the sand in a Star Wars movie. Seriously.
But no, haul vloggers are basically young women who shop and then show off their purchases on YouTube. As random [...]

Secrets of a Fashion Designer

16th August 2010 by Christie View Comments

“I don’t discriminate, everyone loves fashion”
–Tashia Senn
So, Marc, my fantastic stylist, introduced me to a cool new designer who is up and coming AND very awesome.  CG fans, may I introduce you to Tashia Senn?

Tashia is super cool.  She’s got kind of a timeless, elegant, feminine sort of glamor about her clothes, and her dresses [...]

Top 10 Things I’d Do if I Were a Reality TV star

11th August 2010 by Jess View Comments

Jess compiles an important to-do list in the case of instant reality TV fame.

These days everyone but your neighbor has had his shot at a reality TV show gig. After watching various forms of reality TV over the years, I can’t help but wonder.. how would I personally handle the fame?
Here is my list [...]