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Fab & Frugal Under $50

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Upcoming DC area fashion events

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Thursday, November 13, 2014 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 P
MHA's Bloomingdale's Shopping Fundraiser
by Mental Health Association of Montgomery County
Chevy Chase, MD
Join MHA at our annual Bloomingdale's shopping fundraiser and fashion show on Thursday, November 13th. Shop all day during Bloomingdale's Friends & Family and enjoy 20% off of items in the store* AND 10% of your purchases will benefit MHA. In the evening, enjoy a mini fashion show offered by Bloomingdale's professionals, along with light hors d'oerves and music.
6PM Reception; 7PM Mini Fashion Show
Tickets $25: More Information Here

Saturday, November 15, 2014 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Going Green In Style Fashion Show
by Lambda Zeta, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.
American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave NW, WDC 20016
Tickets: $10 More Information & Purchase Tix Here

HumpDay Motivation

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It's never too late to start over.

If you weren't happy with yesterday,

try something different today.

Don't stay stuck. Do better.

Motivational Monday

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Today is a blessing.
Today is a beautiful day.
Today is a NEW day.
Some people did not make it to see today.
Be thankful for all your blessings.
Especially thankful for this day today.
Rejoice and be glad for this beautiful day.

Celebrity Style - Nicole Ritchie - Look for Less

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The Jacket
Helmut Lang Shawl Collar leather Biker Jacket
SW3 Bespoke Washed Faux-Leather Jacket

The Blouse
Saint Laurent Ruffled Shirt
Dolce & Gabbana Ruffled Shirt

The Pumps
Saint Laurent Platform Pumps
Nine West Big Bucks Pumps
Jessica Simpson Pumps

The Pumps
Celine Mini Bicolor Tote
Tory Burch Tote
Fiorelli Tote

DISCLAIMER:

Leather & Lace Love

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Fab & Frugal - Look for Less

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Athleta ivory turtleneck sweater
$25 - athleta.gap.com

Slim jacket
$36 - blackfive.com

Pleated skirt
$30 - chicwish.com

Chunky boots
$22 - gojane.com

H M studded handbag
$48 - hm.com

14th Union bib necklace
$23 - nordstromrack.com

Vegan belt
$10 - bodycentral.com

Posh & Pricey

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Cédric Charlier turtleneck t shirt
$490 - farfetch.com

Tagliatore print jacket
$569 - farfetch.com

RED Valentino knee length pleated skirt
$596 - farfetch.com

Paul Andrew suede fold over boots
$1,063 - stylebop.com

MICHAEL Michael Kors leather satchel purse
$398 - nordstrom.com

Valentino jewelry
$695 - mytheresa.com

Meaningful Monday

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Hello November!

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Wisdom Wednesday

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Your FUTURE is created by what you do TODAY not tomorrow.

This Weekend's DC Area Fashion Events

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Fashion for a Cause DC
Saturday, Nov. 1, 7:00 - 11:00 pm
Savvy business mogul and philanthropist Lisa Nicole Cloud, Dr. Darren Naugles of Bravo's Married to Medicine and a distinguished host committee have joined with Medshare to bring you an evening of fashion and philanthropy.
Tickets: $50 for General Admission, $100 for Luxury Gift Bag
More information here: Fashion for a Cause

Gossip Fashion Show & Charity Event (St. Judes)
Saturday, November 1, 2014, 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Gossip on 23rd is celebrating 7 years of fashion and our love for giving back. On Saturday Nov. 1,2014 celebrate with us from 8pm - 10pm. We will have a Fashion Show featuring some of our favorite 2014/2015 styles. 10 Raffle bags filled with goodies from Gossip, food and drink specials, and more!
Tickets - $7.00. More information here: Gossip Fashion Show

Walk for Me
Sunday, November 2, 2014, 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Walk for Me will take over 300 guests on a musical fashion journey that will creatively blend live music performances with trend-setting fashions to bring excitement, glamour and lifestyle in a up close and personal way while supporting an extremely important worthy cause, American Diabetes Association. (ADA)
Tickets - $35 General Admission. More information here: Walk for Me

Crown Covered in Beige

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Flower cap
$72 - hatsandcaps.co.uk

Levi s brimmed hat
$38 - levi.com

Cloche hat
$35 - modcloth.com

MANGO cable knit beanie hat
$20 - mango.com

TODAY! Kentland Mansion Fall Bridal Show

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Kentlands Mansion Fall Bridal Show

Only $5 to attend More Information here.

Red Leopard Highs & Lows

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Valentino red dress
$2,685 - farfetch.com

Charlotte Olympia clutch
$1,195 - ssense.com

Dries Van Noten leather bag
$300 - selfridges.com

Carvela Kurt Geiger leopard purse
$120 - kurtgeiger.com

Liebeskind wallet
$79 - monnierfreres.co.uk

Calvin Klein scarf
$38 - zappos.com

Happy Birthday Dizzy!

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Soapbox: Second Chance

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Life always offers you a second chance. It's called TOMORROW. If you are blessed to see it.
Recently, my family suffered a great loss of a remarkable woman. My aunt was a strong woman and fought to the very end after more than seven years of heart and lung complications. Every tomorrow she was blessed with she fought harder. She was a fearlessly independent woman with all her "OWN" ish. She owned her house. She owned several cars. She owned a club. She owned her every word. If she disagreed with something you said or did she spoke on it right away and held no grudges. It was how she felt and that was it.

Every day that you are blessed to see tomorrow you have another chance to accomplish your dreams, to make a new goal, to fight harder, to love stronger, to do whatever it is you didn't get to do yesterday. Today is the tomorrow of yesterday. Please make the most of it.

Disclosure: These opinions are my own. I, KK, take full responsibility for these words and I'm off my soapbox for the moment. By the way, please forgive any typos, this may have been typed via iPhone.

DC Area Weekend Estate Sales Oct. 18 - 19

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DC
1617 Riggs Place NW
Saturday ONLY, 10am - 2pm
Steuben Animals, Waterford Crystal, Crockery, Lladro Figurines
and much more. For more information: executorllc.com (703) 217-2137

2812 36th Place NW
Sat. (10/18) 10am - 4pm and Sun. (10/19) 10am - 2pm
Asian Antiques and Collectibles, Buddhas, Furniture, Sculptures, Crtysal,
rugs, paintings and much more.
For more informtaion: L'efant Gallery 202.625.2873

3602 34th St. NW
Sat (10/18) 10am - 3pm & Sun. 10/19 10am - 3pm
Oak dressers, desks, rockers, tables, chairs, carts, furniture, clocks,
quilts, fur, and much more. Private Sale.

MD
Cabin John, MD - 6525 75th Street.
Sat. 9am - 3pm & Sun. 9am - 1pm
China, glassware, pottery, clothing, accessories, dolls, arts & crafts, tools,
mid century modern furniture and much more.
For more information: Estateliquidatorsmd.com 410-336-0277

Rockville, MD - 11801 Rockville Pike #213
Saturday & Sunday 8am - 3pm
Mikasa china, housewares, bed, sofas, display cabinet, leather chairs, artwork,
linen, clothing, and much more.
Private Sale.

Bowie, MD - 14107 Wainwright Court
Saturday & Sunday 10am - 3pm
Rolling desk, washington redkins paraphernalia, stereo system with albums, seed spreader,
clothing, shoes, jewelry, patio furniture, kitchenware and much more.
Estatemovesilverspringmd.com 301.593.5433 or 770.315.8362

VA
Reston, VA - 2353 Nashua Court
Saturday 9am - 3pm & Sunday 9am - 1pm
Italian cherry dining room table & chairs, glass vases, signed art, leather chairs,
kohler & Campbell piano, sofas, Asian art, telescope, wine glasses, ceramic tea set, bernhardt bedroom
furniture and much more.
For more information: Foursales.com 703.256.8300

Arlinton, VA - 5315 N. 18th Street
Saturday & Sunday 9am - 3pm
Mahoney Dining Set, african wood cravings, chinese bronxe, bavarian tea set, stoneware,
shelving units, crystal, cordials, pilsners, kitchenalia, frames, paintings, trunks,
furniture, and much more
For more information: Partnersestatesales.com 703.532.0002

Great Falls, VA - 10005 Robindale Court
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Vintage and Antique French, Italian, Mid Century Modern, English, Shabby Chic, Traditional, Industrial, Primitive, Rustic and Hand Painted, Original, Enhanced, Repurposed, Refurbished, Rescued and Re-Loved, truly a bit of every style represented
Private Sale.

Fabulous & Frugal

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Lipsy leopard print shirt
$32 - houseoffraser.co.uk

Tux jacket
stylemoi.nu

H M womens plus size skirt
$24 - hm.com

Geox black leather shoes
yoox.com

Genuine leather handbag
blackfive.com

Posh & Pricey

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Dolce Gabbana dolce gabbana t shirt
$845 - farfetch.com

Roberto Cavalli black blazer
$2,020 - jades24.com

Etro black skirt
$1,470 - stylebop.com

Gucci black pumps
$805 - bysymphony.com

Versace black purse
$2,170 - farfetch.com

DC Area Weekend Estate Sales Oct. 11-12

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DC
4933 MacArthur Boulevard, Washington, DC
Saturday and Sunday from 10:00am - 2:00pm. Featuring High-end designer furnishings, antiques and small decor items for sale. No kitchen, garage, or yard items. For photos vist: www.BethesdaEstateService.com

310 Allison Street NW, Washington, DC
Saturday, Sunday & Monday. Sat. 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Sun & Mon 10:00 - 3:00 pm
Electronics (home theater system, projector screen, television) Men's Clothing (Pants (sizes 29-42), Shirts (sizes S-3X) , Shoes (Sizes 9, 9 1/2, 10), Ties, Jackets/Coats - including new, gently used and designer items) Furniture (Sofas, Chairs, Bar and Bar Stools, Recliners) Massage Tables and Chairs Small Appliances (microwaves, coffee maker, juicer, nuwave oven) Exercise Equipment (treadmill, bike, ab lounger) Water Cooler Decorative Art Tools Books Luggage Coolers Cologne DVDs

MD
5502 Grove Street, Chevy Chase, Maryland
Saturday & Sunday 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, Sunday 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Full House: Four Floors. Antiques, Designer Furnishings, Directional Mahogany Dining Table, 6 Chippendale Chairs, Gothic Revival Bufft, Chinese Cabinet, Baker Sofa, Century End Tables, Antique Drop Leaf Tables, Queen & Double Mahogany Beds, Prints & Oil Paintings, China sets, Paris Porcelain, Antique Mirrors, Crystal and much more! View full details at DonnaandDaughter.com

12911 William Beanes Road, Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Saturday & Sunday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. 7,000 Sq. Ft Estate of Former Congressman, Fire Furnishings, Oil Paintings, Fine Prints, China, Crystal, Books, Lamps, Tables, Chairs, Congressman's personal desk from Congressional Offices, Kurz, Civil War Prints, Curtom Made Large Stainless Steel Smoker, Antique Marble Buffet, Outdoor Fireplace, and much more.

7108 Nevis Rd., Bethesda, MD 20817
Saturday & Sunday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Monday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. Antique burled maple cabinets from Budapest Antique burled maple display curio Antique French table Karl Springer goat skin dining room table 5'X5' with 2 24" leaves Chandelier by Venini 3ft wide Glass table with metal base and metal framed and leather chairs from Brancusi NYC White table with 4 black lacquer barrel chairs Primitive oak table, McCobb mid century table & chairs McCobb mid century bedroom set McCobb mid century sofas Tons of Deco glassware View full details at Great Estate Solutions

7807 Hidden Meadow Terrace, Potomac, Maryland
Saturday & Sunday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. High end bed linens, full kitchen, jewelry. China, crystal, flatware, items for entertaining. Office, toys, electronics, etc. See photos @ www.estatesales.net

219 Zodiac Court, Frederick, Maryland
Saturday, October 11, 8:00 am -3:00 pm. Antiques & paintings and much more
More information call 703-370-0029

9120 Edgewood Drive, Gaithersburg, Maryland
Saturday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Furniture, china, crystal, paintings, etc.
See photos www.grt-expectations.com Great Expectations 301-762-6826

VA
5032 Domain Place, Alexandria, VA 22311
Saturday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Furniture, Antiques, China, Antique Mirrors, Jewelry, lots of kitchenware, lots of furniture, and much more. More Information Goldenmoves.com

7637 Long Pine Drive, Springfield, Virginia
Saturday, October 11, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Featuring Great Fostoria collection, EPIC Records/LPs Collection pre-1960 country/rock/etc, gold & silver jewelry, fine furn incl EA/Drexel/Henredon, figs & other collectibles, tools, kitchenalia, household & lots more!! DIR: Heming Ave, Left on Long Pine Dr. See photos www.FOURSALES.com Need a Quality Sale? 703-256-8300

8340 Greensboro Rd. #1021, McLean, Virginia
Saturday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. 2 Prominent Professors. 25 Years of Living. Sterling Silver, Glassware, Furn, Brooks Brothers Men's Clothing, Women Size 12 Clothing, Stunning Persian Lamb Jacket, Huge Collection of Afro/Americana Books, Tons of X-mas, Ornaments, + Bookcases. Sale by Langley Park Antiques

Accessorize

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Balmain Black Leather & Calf-Hair Zebra Belt - $1,125

DSquared2 Belt - $106

Prada Cavallino Skinny Calf Hair Belt - $595

Ralph Lauren Black Label Calf Hair Belt - $295

Maison Boinet Zebra-Print Belt - Was $225 Now $89

Express Leopard Skinny Belt - $25

Old Navy Women's Plus Animal Print Skinny Belts - $10

You wonderful thing!

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You WONDERFUL WONDERFUL thing you!