When it gets unbearably gross and humid here in DC, I know it's time for two events in the city to take place: Screen on the Green and the annual Midcity Dog Days Sale (full list of stores here). The sale always coincides with the DC tax-free holiday (no tax on purchases under $100 or less), so it's an awesome time to go shopping, especially if you're the kind of organized person who shops year-round for holiday gifts.

My top stops go something like this:
Muleh (1831 14th) for 60% off on Phillip Lim, Rozae Nichols, and Vivienne Westwood and 30% off their cool Ango lamps

Pop (1803 14th) for discounts on already-affordable casual dresses, t-shirts, bags & jackets. They're closing permanently after this weekend ):

Junction (1510 U) for vintage

RCKNDY (1515 U) for up to 80% off floor-model furniture and decorative accessories. Aaaand Millennium (1528 U) and Miss Pixie's (1626 14th) and Goodwood (1428 U)....I love cool furniture and weird old knicknacks.

Redeem (1734 14th) at the end of the afternoon for a strong drink (Wasmund's is a sponsor) and their trunk show for cult New York line Barking Irons. Designer-brother duo Michael & Daniel Casarella are rolling into town with their Fall 2008 collection and their very cool (I'm gonna describe it as "badass pirate") Shines jewelry. The event is from 5:30 til about 8:30.

All in all, it's a great time to stoll around and discover the neighborhood (don't forget Lettie Gooch boutique on 9th Street!).

And since I'm never one to plan a day of shopping without considering where I'll eat, lemme tell you my top food-related stops:
Jin (2017 14th) for what are the BEST WINGS EVER, people. No one ever seems to be in that place, but their wings are insane.

Either after or before you get some of those wings, drop by the 14th & U Street Farmer's Market and buy some heirloom tomatoes. I seriously had a food epiphany when I tried these last year for the first time. Sliced and layered with toasted bread rubbed with garlic, torn basil from my "garden," pepper & olive oil, they are a revelation. Plus, summer peaches and for the first time, Dolcezza will be there with what sounds like some ridiculously amazing flavors: lemon opal basil, lemon ricotta cardamom, sour cherry and a ton more.

Happy weekend!
xo
Rachel