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On the Radio.

Posted on July 16, 2008
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If you’re near a radio, the topic for 88.5 WAMU’s 1:30 show sounds interesting.

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Looks Good Enough to Wear, No?

Posted on July 16, 2008
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This post has really nothing to do about clothing, fashion, or the local style scene. It’s purely to show off the gorgeous Blueberry Cheesecake I made the other night (I did wear an adorable 50s-style apron while making it though!). I served gazpacho for the first course, rack of lamb for the main meal, and the cake for dessert.

When I first thought about starting a blog, I thought first about writing something food-related (food and fashion…my two loves!). Food is such a wonderful topic – it’s all about creating something that you can share with the people you love. Those meals often turn into traditions or great stories. And how many people leave snarky, mean comments on food blogs?! The local food blogs Metrocurean, The District Domestic, and Counter Intelligence will satisfy your cravings if you’re also a foodie.

I have so many good memories related to food and growing up. My mom used to make pancakes for me and my sister shaped like Mickey and Minnie Mouse. I thought she was a total genius.

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Huge Sale Tomorrow @Nana….

Posted on July 16, 2008
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Tomorrow from 5-8 only, everything in the entire store at Nana is HALF OFF. Everything! Including new stuff. Including jewelry. Including their buttery soft bags hobo international bags & clutches. The last (and only) time they did this was in January and apparently it was INSANE. It was sleeting outside, but the women came in droves regardless. They had to convert the back of the store into Loehmann’s-style dressing rooms, so wear cute undies and don’t be shy!

I stopped in yesterday after getting my eyebrows done at Threads ($15! and they did a great job) and spotted some gorgeous stuff, including this Dagg & Stacy dress, some cool tweedy pants that fasten with a light pink button, and a pretty purple ruffled racerback tank.

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Funny that “Gilt” and “Guilt” sound the same…

Posted on July 15, 2008
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Click it on over heah to see my post for Washingtonian this week. The woman in the photo, Caitlin, had bought her dress from the members-only shopping site Gilt Groupe. As I note in the column, I’m a member of this thing which, as I realized the other day, means I can invite others to join (stuff for men & kids too). Email me (rachel@projectbeltway.com) if you want to sign up for it.

This washed wool Thakoon dress (now sold out) retailed for $1,095 originally and was on Gilt for $278….

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At the corner of Woodmont & Bethesda Avenue

Posted on July 14, 2008
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Retail Therapy

Posted on July 11, 2008
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I am having one of those stressful days. Totally and utterly stressed and the only option for dealing with said stress is one that is only going to cause me more stress.

*trying to breathe*

Not much is going to make me feel better, but looking at pretty stuff online helps. Buying some or all of it would be better, but since being out $$ would also be stressful, I’m sticking to just looking. Here’s what would make me feel better:

While I’m still thinking summer…I love this ruffled Milne dress from Pixie Market.

AV Max paint-splattered cuff from Pixie Market.

And since of course I’m already thinking about fall, this Moschino Cheap and Chic (which is such a crap name…like “Design Within Reach”) dress would be the perfect thing to compliment the elegance and sophistication of the upcoming season.

This pretty desirapesta pretty waist-cincher, actually cheap and chic, would look gorgeous with that lil’ number above…or with the high-waisted Trina Turk skirt I already own.

Vintage VSL from nstylevintage via etsy…I’d wear it 40s style with T-straps, subtly patterned tights and a fitted navy jacket.

Vintage-modern, art deco-influenced….love you, Anna Sui.

Despite myself, I wouldn’t be able to NOT giggle if I had one of these talks-time-in-Japanese-watches. I want the purple version.

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Great Vintage Finds.

Posted on July 9, 2008
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I always buy at least one thing when the ladies of listopad do one of their parties. Last time it was this pretty floral top and a trench.

In addition to the unique and inexpensive looks (for men & women), Red Onion will trot out the deals on used vinyl, books and CDs, DJ Baby Donut will spin, and there will be free hot-weather refreshments: lemonade, wine and fruit kebabs.

Save the date!

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