Blonde in the District

Last night I attended the kickoff event for the Tillamook Melty Fest Tour which starts today and runs until July 28! Tillamook is an Oregon-based creamery specializing in cheese and ice cream that is now available locally in the DC area! To celebrate this new launch, Tillamook is throwing the Melty Fest Tour to introduce their award-winning cheese and ice cream to Washingtonians! I was lucky enough to receive a package of Tillamook cheese and ice cream earlier this month and

This past Saturday I attended Diner en Blanc in DC for the second year. Diner en Blanc was started in Paris in the late 80s and is essentially a fancy picnic where everything you wear and bring is white, and you cart all of your supplies with you (table, chairs, food, decor, etc). Diner en Blanc is know for its over the top reputation and is one of the best events for people watching in all of DC, as people go all out with their personal style and looks. Given this fact, I kn

As someone who absolutely loves hosting and attending events, I always think of details that will make for better experiences. Things like the event theme, food and drink, timing, entertainment, and guest gifts all come into play and consideration when I’m starting to plan for an event. Every month I plan an event for DC area influencers, coined Bubbles & Bloggers, to come together in an inclusive environment and network. I try to change up the event activity every month to d

I am always up for shopping local. In fact, if presented the opportunity to shop a local brand or mainstream brand, I will almost always choose local. This goes for all shopping, but specifically regarding local boutiques, as I really love to support the local fashion community. Top from Undeniable Boutique One of my favorite local shops is Undeniable Boutique, located in Mosaic District and Fairfax Corner. Undeniable Boutique is a well curated boutique where you will find so

Tomorrow is May 1. Seriously, where has the time gone? Has the N'SYNC "It's Gonna be May" meme popped up in your social media feeds yet? I'm betting that meme is going to be all over social media today and tomorrow.... Speaking of social media, I want to rave a bit <again> about the power of Instagram. Instagram has introduced me to many amazing people and brands. Today's story is about how I came to meet Fia, the owner of Fia's Fab Finds, a size inclusive consignment boutiqu

I have some exciting news, friends! I have teamed up with Bloomingdale's in Chevy Chase to host their Denim Days event this Saturday, March 24 from 1-4pm- and you're invited! The event will be focused on denim, and I'll be picking out my top fave denim pieces in store! In additional, I'll have a curated section of accessories and other apparel to compliment the denim! Bloomie's has forever been a favorite store of mine and I am so excited to be working with them on this event

By now I’m sure you’ve seen my recent post about LOFT. LOFT has been a store I have shopped at for many years, and their launch of the plus line is legit life changing for me. I can now fit into items that were off limits like pants and jeans, and the new styles fit me perfectly. Last Thursday night I co-hosted the LOFT Plus Pop-Up Party at the Tysons Corner location. This event is one of eight in their pop-up events around the country. Currently the plus line is only availab

For my entire life, sizing has been a style challenge for me. Before I really identified with plus apparel, I would find myself shopping in stores desperate to find something that fit. I had a small list of go-to stores that I would frequent and rely on to still fit my curves with their sizing standards. One of these stores was LOFT. I have personally been a LOFT shopper for many, many years. While I've had issues with sizing for some of their pieces, LOFT was one of the onl

Last weekend I cohosted the Get Your Beauty On even with Cera Wax Studio and NutriLounge. Cera Wax Studio is my go-to wax salon here in the area and you can read why here, and NutriLounge is a local brand specializing in IV vitamin therapy. I wanted to share a recap from the event last week, and give you all the full scoop on the beauty Radiance IV and brow wax and tint I experienced at the event! With Anna and Monica, owners of Cera Wax Studio! Right before the event started

Ok, talk about FAB FRIDAY! I’m still pumped up from the most fun party I attended last night with Segura Viudas. The event, Segura Haus DC, was a party to promote the brand’s award-winning Spanish sparkling Brut and Rose Cava at Heist nightclub & lounge in DC. I attended the event with friends and fellow influencers Sarah of District Damsel, Catherine of Dreamy Realist, Marisa of DC Style Factory, and Yvette of Illusions of Georgetown, and we partied with Lacey of A Lacey Per

Alright friends, event season is quickly approaching! I have some fun upcoming events to share with you in the next few months, with the first one happening THIS Saturday, Jan 27 from 2-4pm at Cera Wax Studio in Bethesda! The event, Get Your Beauty On, will be hosted by Cera Wax Studio, NutriLounge, and yours truly! The afternoon will consist of specials on wax treatments and IV Vitamin Therapy. Image after Brow Wax, Brow Tint, and Face Wax treatments from Cera Wax Studio. Ph

I honestly don’t even know how to begin this post. This post makes me emotional and I have so many thoughts that I want to get out effectively, but I have so much to say and its coming out like word vomit…so, I’m just going to go with it…. Starting with this: Last weekend was seriously a dream come true. Last weekend I attended the first ever Rebelle Con, a women empowerment conference for entrepreneurs who are looking to chase their goals. The conference revolved around four

In 2015, I had the honor of attending the Beyond the Little Black Dress fashion show hosted by the Alliance Française . I was a volunteer for the event and took over their Instagram handle to cover the show. It was that year that I was introduced to AF, and the magic of French culture in DC. You see, I always loved Paris, but the charm of an organization such as the Alliance Française was new to me. I was mesmerized by the Beyond the Little Black Dress show, and it is one of

For the record, this week has been one of the hardest to cope with. Its the week back to reality after NYFW, and I have a serious fashion hangover. Going from the stylish NYC streets and energy of NYFW to the rat race of DC, my heart and mind have both been longing for the style and buzz that embodies fashion week. Luckily, I have a light at the end of the tunnel. This Saturday I'll be walking in the Fairfax Corner Fashion NoVA event and fashion show. If that isn't a fashion

Two weekends ago I was invited to a tasting dinner at Golden Samovar Restaurant in the Rockville Town Square for a tasting menu. My friend and blog partner, Rita of Rituska Inc, is friends with the owners of Golden Samovar and we made a double date out of the evening and brought our husbands for a fun night out. I had never been to the Rockville Town Square, so it was a nice change of scenery for the night. Side note- who knew Rockville Town Square had a Vogue mural!? My outf

As we approach wedding season for the spring and summer months, there is one thing we always have to ask ourselves when attending a wedding- what am I going to wear?! I recently attended a wedding, with the request of semiformal, and had the idea to write up a cheat-sheet of sorts, based on wedding attire request. If theres one thing I take serious, its the requested attire for weddings. I've been a bride, so I know the drill. No matter the attire request, I always keep in mi

WHEW! $415.80 <----do you know what that is? That is the amount of money raised for Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation from the event I hosted with ELOQUII at the beginning of the month. That is so amazing! I want to personally thank each and every one of you who came out to support the event and help raise money for the animals. The event itself was amazing. The turnout was fantastic (THANK YOU to all who came), the Illusions of Georgetown hair bar and rhinestone applications

Collaboration. You've heard the word here on BITD a few times now. Today's collab is a whole new perspective, heated around the upcoming MEET THE CURATOR "WELCOME TO THE WAKEUP"event happening next Friday, April 21. Before I go into event specifics, I want to highlight what "Welcome to the Wake Up" means. The "Wake Up" is symbolic of what made you take a leap of faith to go after your goals and dreams- an awakening of self. This collaboration was all about the coming together

I can't say this enough- I LOVE ELOQUII. Seriously. I will sing it from the rooftops for all to hear- and I'm not even a singer. While I only recently became an avid ELOQUII customer, I am officially hooked on this brand. So, today's FAB Friday is my love note to ELOQUII, plus I'm throwing in some details of the Fashion for Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation event I'm hosting with ELOQUII on April 6. You can see my other ELOQUII posts here and here. After knowing the brand (can