December 2011
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“Under the gaze of vintage Italian posters and forests of empty wine bottles,...”
– You go, Groupon copywriter. Don’t let that email-as-medium fact hold you back.
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Fashion Attack! Meet My Fashion Forward Sister (&...
Since neither of us could go home for Christmas this year my sister came down from New York and we celebrated the Holidays in DC. This past Friday we wanted to go out and experience something new, so we SHAMMED! SHAM is a mash-up party. Various DJs, fashion, dancing, live music, good people in a warehouse/loft in DC. This is what my fashion forward sister wore!
What She Wore:
Necklace: From the...
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For Your Financial Health: 99 Problems with...
Alert reader Maggie asked what song would be paired with the shredding of the credit card offers. I told her Azealia Banks’ 212, which is really one of my very favorite songs of the year and you should definitely listen to it if you like awesome songs and the c-word doesn’t bother you.
But upon reflection, I’ve decided that classic ode to Things Jay-Z Ain’t Worrying About is this task’s true...
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Fashion Attack! Fashion Pronunciation Guide Part...
I know alot of women and men love fashion but when it comes to pronuncing the names of the designers there is a disconnect. Pronunciation Book, is a YouTube Channel dedicated to the correct pronunciation of the world’s most coveted designers so that you will never be “that person”. Below, I have also listed the most common misprounced fashion houses/designers. After reading this...
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Fashion Attack! What I Wore to A Late DC Lunch
A friend and I wanted to explore DC’s Mexican food scene so last Saturday we headed up to the Dupont Circle Adams Morgan corridor of Washington, DC. We were dead set on place but it was closed! It was a dreary cold day but I still wanted to wear some something bright.
What I Wore:
Dress: Made in Ghana, gifted to me by my mom
Earrings: Vintage, from a previous U.S. Diplomat!
Glasses:...
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For Your Information: North Korean leader Kim Jong...
Kim Jong Il, the long-time leader of North Korea, died on Saturday morning at 8:30 local time, North Korean state media announced Sunday night.
According to Yonhap News Agency in South Korea, the supreme leader died on a train ride of “physical fatigue.” He was 69 years old.
BNO News, citing North Korean state media, said Kim died of a heart attack and said he had been undergoing...
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Restaurant Review: For a Non-Typical DC Restaurant...
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H street. It is the new sexy, hipster, happening part of DC. People who visit this part of town are usually tired of the same old DC spots and want to go somewhere new. If you are that person, I have a spot for you, Toki Underground (TU)! TU is located at the heart of the H Street district right above the Pug at 1234 H St, NE.
I went there recently...
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Fashion Attack! What I Wore to the Refinery 29 DC...
On Thursday night, I attended the Washington, DC Refinery 29 X South Moon Under Let’s Holiday Party. Click here to see my recap. I decided to be a bit more dressy because I was going to dinner afterward. I’m pictured with the Social Media specialist for SMU! She was so fab!
What I Wore:
Dress: H&M Conscious Collection
Earrings: Forever 21
Purse: Kate Spade
Shoes: ASOS...
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Fashion Attack! Refinery 29 DC X South Moon Under...
I attended the Refinery 29 and South Moon Under (SMU) “Let’s Holiday” party Thursday night. I really enjoyed a night of mingling, shopping, meeting other bloggers, and the lovely ladies of SMU! I do most of my shopping online or at big retail chains since I have moved to DC so it was great to go check out SMU. I also love that the store is dog friendly!
I couldn’t find...
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Recipe: Kath Eats Real Food Blog Shares Her...
When I first started getting into fitness and improving my health KERF was the first health lifestyle blog that I found. She has awesome recipes, shares great health advice, she is a registered dietitian, and she is pretty interesting too! Now that it is pumpkin season, I’ve stocked up on enough to last a lifetime! I wanted to incorporate pumpkin into my breakfast and l stumbled upon this...
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Fashion Attack! DC Blogger Night Out. Fashion...
Last night I attended my first DC blog event and I had such a fabulous time! Thank you to the lovely ladies from Bloggers Night Out who put on a fabulous event at Bloomingdales Chevy Chase, Maryland. Caitlin Moran checked in the bloggers and then I was handed a signature Bloomingdales ‘Brown Bag” canvas full of goodies. After checking in, I chatted up DC area bloggers. What I loved...
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Fashion Attack! What I Wore to DC Bloggers Night...
Last night I attended DC Bloggers Night Out at Bloomingdales in Chevy Chase! I wanted to show you my outfit. Even though it is the dead of winter (minus the snow), I still wanted to wear something bright.
What I Wore:
Dress: Custom made in Ghana
Earrings: From my aunt’s shop in Ghana
Ring: Charlotte Russe
Bracelets: Forever 21, purchased on a trip to Kinshasa, DRC, and Ghana
Shoes:...
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Beefing Up Your Social Calendar: Visit DC's...
While I love to network, party, go out to eat, and do every other social event under the sun while living in DC, sometimes it is great to fit in a cultural event! DC has so many events that it is overwhelming! Since I am moving to Mexico for work next year, the Mexican Cultural Institute was a must do on my list!
What is the MCI? The Mexican Cultural Institute in Washington, D.C. is one of the...
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Fashion Attack! What I Wore to a Winter Holiday...
This past weekend I attended the National Black Accountants Annual Holiday party with my boyfriend. Weird, we kind of look alike in this picture. I guess 3 years and the same haircut will do that to you. The party was amazing because it was on a yacht. I’ve never been on a winter yacht ride so I enjoyed my experience.
This picture was taken a year ago. Because I have increased my weight...
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Recipe: Seychelles Sweet Potato Curry
First step is to marinade cubed chicken in yogurt and spices for at least 4 hours. Here’s the ingredients that went into the marinade:
Then to make the vegetable portion you simmer the vegetables - I used sweet potato, tomatoes, carrots, onion and garlic - with spices (cardamom pods are the big dark things you’re looking at - don’t eat those, it’s like bay leaves, they’re just for flavour):
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Fashion Attack! DC's South Moon Under and Refinery...
I’ll be there! Will you?
Fashion Attack! Dress UP or down with these Gala...
At my age, when I buy jewelry, I look for things that will last at least THREE lifetimes. Although, I always have room in my heart for really, really, really good costume jewelry. The Gala Gala Emerald Earrings by Max and Chloe really are amazingly beautiful. Since I accidentally shaved my head (long story) this weekend, I know that these earrings would really pop against my bald head. If you do...
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Fashion Attack! Colorblocked Love Affair, ASOS...
“The use of expressive colors is felt to be one of the basic elements of the modern mentality, an historical necessity, beyond choice.” —Henri Matisse French Fauvist Painter and Sculptor, 1869-1954
I know this shoe isn’t for everyone. Yesterday, I was looking at my shoes and I realized that 89% of the shoes I own are black. How safe of me! Yes, the shoes are different styles but...
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Beefing Up Your Social Calendar: DC's Vintage...
You are formally, cordially, personally and undoubtedly invited to one of the FRESHEST vintage/indie events of the year! Planet Maud Vintage & Co. will be gathering 7 collectors and designers from the DMV this Saturday, December 10th at D.C. hotspot BAR 7 for an incredibly HAUTE shopping experience. DJ Jahsonic of Monday nights at Marvin’s fame (if you’ve been, you know he...
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Fashion Attack! What I Wore: Happy Hour is NEVER a...
Happy Hour is NEVER a Game in DC, so I had to dress prepared to win. I wanted to show my sister and friend a good time in DC. We hit up the Park at 14th. The food is decent fare and the drink specials are pretty good ($3 from 5-7pm). We had a gooooood time.
What I Wore:
Dress: H&M
Bracelet: Forever 21
Earrings: from my aunt’s shop in Ghana
Shoes: Not Shown (Lepoard print heels)...
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Fitness to the Test: The Fitnessista Humpday Booty...
Humpday Booty Burner!
“Add this fun little burn onto your next weights session or at the end of some cardio. You’ll remember it the next day.. walking up stairs… sitting down… your booty will thank ya.” [As always, check with a doc before making any fitness changes] -The Fitnessista
-Lunge right (15)
-Jumping lunges (30 seconds)
-Lunge left (15)
-Jumping lunges (30 seconds)
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Beefing Up Your Social Calendar: Celebrate the 1...
I love supporting local DC businesses in any endeavor. I can not attend but if you are in the DC area go! Who doesn’t love a party! I have to visit this place ASAP because it has loads of great designer frocks, pumps, and accessories!
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Restaurant Review: DC's Shaw Howard Hidden...
After a work meeting I had yesterday afternoon at Howard University, a friend raved about how we had to stop at Sankofa for one their delicious wraps. I was tired and wanted to go home, but I had to see what this place was about.
According to their website, “Established in 1982 by film makers determined to humbly construct a means of independently telling their own stories, this film &...
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Fashion Attack! December Favorites from ASOS...
ASOS one of my favorite clothing websites. Today I am featuring some of my favorite pieces on sale.
ASOS PETITE Chiffon Maxi Dress with Lace Detailing in Floral Print
ASOS Slot Through Turban
ASOS Flat Zip Contrast Clutch
Vero Moda long Sleeve Polka mini Dress
What is best about my favorite items that I featured above is that they are all under 40 dollars! What are your favorite items...
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Katherine's Life...Maxi the Prince Poodle
Earlier this year, a wonderful little 12 pound poodle was given to me by my cousin in Denver. I didn’t know that such a small, fuzzy, overly excited dog would bring my family, friends, and I so much joy. Everytime I leave home and I am gone for 5 minutes or 6 hours I recieve the same greeting. Maxi jumps on me, makes a high pitch squealing sound, he barks, runs in circles, wiggles in my...
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(Almost) Free Stuff: Select Subway Sandwiches for...
It is that time again for Subway’s Customer Appreciation Month. For the month of December the company is offering 6-inch Meatball Marinara and Cold Cut Combo subs for just $2 each.
via Stuff 4 Yall!
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The Best Thing I Ever Ate: Circa @ Foggy Bottom...
If you ask me what my favorite comfort food resteraunt in DC is I will always answer Circa @ Foggy Bottom. My favorite sandwich is the Jamaican Jerk Tuna Sandwich. It is a grilled tuna fillet cooked to order topped with a refreshing mango relish, a healthy bob of sirachi aioli, slaw and sweet potato fries. My mouth is watering just thinking about it! It is $12.00 but I think it is worth the...
