Look Good Loudoun

Think Spring - Think Pink!

2015-02-12T05:46:00.001-08:00

Well, yes, we are looking at a FRIGID weekend for this upcoming Presidents' Day weekend,

however spring is just 36 days away!

As you probably have seen, spring fashion is already popping up online and in stores

and this spring's 'it' color is pink - more specifically blush pink,

though all shades of pink will still have you right on trend!

What gal (or guy) doesn't love pink?!

It honestly looks good on practically every skin tone!

So pick yourself up a few pink go-to pieces for this spring and work them in with

your blacks, browns, greys, whites, creams (see, pink is SO versatile)

and you'll instantly feel a 'spring' (pun intended) in your step!

Here are a few pink hued pieces we covet!

First up this blush blouse by our latest fave brand 'Joie'! This 'Marcher' blouse

is on sale at Nordstrom ($112.80 - marked down from $188)

Next these Tory Burch 'Maquis' sunglasses ($175)

Lastly, the 'Bobbinlace Tee' available at Anthropologie ($68)

You can get ready for spring and can even buy these pieces

from inside your warm home if you choose to stay in!

Stay warm LGLers!

Coveting Camo!

2014-08-25T10:56:00.001-07:00

It's all about the 'camo' this fall!

Michael Kors has an abundance in their fall collection in clothing and bags -

our favorite being the 'Hamilton Traveler' tote.

It may be $548 but it's a nice compromise to the awesome Valentino 'Rockstud Camo' at $2345! Looking for the camo look under $100?

Try the Sam Edelman 'Large Nylon Tote' in camo or the

Herschel Supply Co. 'Brohm' for only $70.

All 4 bags are available through Nordstrom and are pictured below

(in order of discussion)!

Happy Shopping! LGL

Proenza for MAC - A Great Looking Combo!

2014-04-25T07:25:00.001-07:00

MAC Cosmetics has a limited edition Proenza Schouler line and we are loving the

Woodrose Lipstick

and the fun colored makeup brush!

Right now MAC has also brought back some returning favorite lip colors

based on customer votes. Get 'em while you can either from

maccosmetics.com or nordstrom.com

who both offer FREE shipping all the time!

Have a great weekend LGLers!

SJP - New at Nordstrom

2014-03-07T07:22:00.000-08:00

Yesterday, Ryan Seacrest interviewed Sarah Jessica Parker 'On Air' and although we knew her new line, 'SJP' for Nordstrom, was out, listening to her interview and remembering just how kind and friendly (and trend setting!) she is inspired us to blog about it! Yes, the price points are a touch high but the fact that the line is exclusively at Nordstrom should make the pieces a good investment - Nordstrom is usually careful about the quality of the products they offer! If you haven't seen her line yet, it's all on the Nordstrom website (via the link in the first sentence) and we wanted to show your our 3 favorite shoes from the line - one extravagant, one on trend and one for every day wear.

First - the extravagant dress-up shoe - love this 'green' color to wear with with black, brown, red, anything! The 'Fawn' Pump in this color already seems to be sold out!
This is the 'Ina' Pump and retails for $355.

Next - the on trend shoe - this 'coral' espadrille will look fabulous this Spring - coral is SO big and these would look great with crops, dresses, skirts, you name it! The 'Leslie' Espadrille retails for $245.

Lastly - the every day shoe - these look so comfortable and the 'lepardino' is our favorite - wear these with crops, shorts, flowy skirts and more. The 'Wallace' sandal retails for $250.

Remember this line is exclusively at Nordstrom. Happy Shopping & have a GREAT weekend! LGL

Bet on a Blazer!

2014-02-26T05:28:00.000-08:00

Hard to believe when it's snowing, but Spring IS right around the corner. This Spring your go-to jacket should be a blazer! Blazers are so versatile and can be dressed up or down! We are loving this Banana Republic blazer and today at BR you can get 40% off one item (2 items if you're a card holder)! Perfect day to pick up a blazer! If blazers are not your thing, jean jackets are still a permanent classic in cool Spring weather - just try to change it up and buy a colored one!

Happy Shopping!
LGL

Haute Home!

2013-07-22T07:21:00.004-07:00

Have you seen the recently revamped home department on the lower level of JCP?
We have and we were quite shocked and awed to say the least.
It's like you've stepped in to a fun, chic home store in the likes of NYC or LA!
The bold colors, bright lighting and awesome pieces are not to be missed!

Definitely check it out for your upcoming home accessory and furniture needs.
Trust us, we recently ordered a fabulous foyer rug and were thrilled with the price and the delivery (sometimes free depending on the amount of your purchase) and have been receiving tons of compliments from visitors!
Definitely can't wait to purchase some fun accessories next!

Check out the photos from the Dulles Town Center store and pass through next time you're there!

Happy Shopping! LGL

Be Well with Weleda ... Again!

2013-07-03T06:18:00.000-07:00

Can you tell we love this line? Weleda products are so natural and fantastic! If you're not using them you should be!

Today we wanted to share a different product than last time, because it's that time of year where your face can get a little red from heat or sun - so give Weleda North America's 'Almond Soothing Natural Facial Lotion' a try.

We read about this product some time ago and have been looking high and low and finally Wegmans carries the entire Weleda line! We are just loving this cream and it's good for kids too (maybe not babies!). Give it a try - we feel it's worth the price!
Have a great, smooth-skinned day!
LGL

Be Well with Weleda!

2013-03-13T05:09:00.000-07:00

We wanted to share a product line that is one of our new favorites. While the line itself is not new, these products are new to us and we're loving them.
The line is Weleda and they have product lines for hair, face, baby and more!

We first found out about Weleda when a friend recommended their product 'Skin Food' to us. It's a FABULOUS cream for dry, rough skin on your hands, feet or even elbows. This cream got us through the Winter and it was the first time we didn't notice a difference in our hands from Summer to Winter! It's so creamy with a nice, light soothing fragrance.

The next product we are buying TODAY is their 'Almond Soothing Facial Lotion'. This lotion was just recommended in the April 2013 issue of 'InStyle' magazine for anti-redness! The best part is, they say it really works.

The great thing about Weleda is everything is natural and their products are available many convenient places such as Target, Whole Foods and MOM (My Organic Market) in Herndon as well as online, of course!

Give them a try - tell us what you think!
LGL

Hoping 'The V' is for Victorious!

2013-02-13T07:48:00.000-08:00

Can something finally survive in the big corner spot in the Ashburn Restaurant Park?! We've watched many come and go (Otani, Shenandoah American Grill & Hudsons), but now we think there is one to stay and claim the win - The V!

If you haven't checked out The V - Eatery and Brewhouse - you must. We've now been for lunch and dinner and each time we've been the food has been delicious, the staff has been pleasant and the decor is cozy and inviting with beautiful wood features. We love the curtained booths and the 8 seater high tables - perfect for dining with a group. They've already had live music in (always a winner in our book) and held their official grand opening/Mardi Gras last night.

As you'd expect, being part of the Vintage Restaurant Group, the beer list is extensive and the menu has versatile options with very good food and drinks! We recommend the Savannah Shrimp with a Sourdough Pretzel Braid to start (and share). They are working on the 'The Beer Joint' section behind the main bar and it looks like it's coming along and is bound to add a little extra something. When the weather starts improving, they have a small outside bar ready to go as well as tables and fire pits. We personally can't wait to sit out there and enjoy a drink and put Winter in the rear view mirror!

If you've checked out The V, let us know what you thought!
Have a great day!
LGL

Great Gloss and Beauty in a Box!

2013-01-10T08:35:00.000-08:00

We received the most creative gift this holiday season - a subscription to Birch Box! Believe it or not, we had never heard of Birch Box but if you go to their website (by clicking on our link) you can read all about it. Each month you get the cutest little box with some of the newest and hottest beauty products to try!
Needless to say, we couldn't WAIT for it to arrive.

Arrival day for our first box came just last week and wow, what a fun day it was to have such fun little treats in the mailbox! Our first box included a fabulous hair tie, a perfume sample, an amazing clarifying shampoo in a sample size, a little decorative ziplock bag to keep it all in and...our favorite thing in the box and our favorite new beauty product - SHINE Ultra Lip Gloss from Model Co.

We received the 'Berry Pink' color (shown in the color swatch) and we LOVE it. This gloss is not sticky and does its job by applying a light pop of color. Use alone or on top of your favorite lipstick and you'll love it too. It even has a little mirror on the side! Adorable!

You may also want to try Birch Box while you're at it so you can learn about fun new products without leaving your home!

Have a beautiful day!
LGL

Foundation Fix!

2012-12-20T06:32:00.000-08:00

Many of us have the same makeup issue - you hit a time of year when your summer shade of foundation gets too dark for your skin tone and your winter shade may be a touch too light.
Add to that the fact that you would like to use up your summer foundation and not have it sitting around for months, and you have a make up dilemma that we can solve - quite easily.
Take both shades (even of different types or brands), put some of each on the side of your hand and blend them. Now you're ready to use your 'new' shade by applying it with a foundation brush, sponge or fingers.

The first picture shows our 2 different foundations - Clinique Perfectly Real makeup (the lighter one) and Clinique Age Defense BB Cream (the darker one) and the second picture shows them blended.

Try applying it with one of our favorite foundation brushes, which is also by Clinique.
It's great for applying evenly!

Have a beautiful day!
LGL

Bauble Bargains

2012-12-07T08:04:00.000-08:00

Sitting at the hair salon recently, waiting for our highlights to process, we opened a magazine and saw the most lovely necklace which we instantly thought would look for the holidays. We were SO shocked to discover it was from Forever 21 and UNDER $11 (and that's the full price)!

So we went home, went to their website and discovered they have lots of very cool jewelry at very low prices. That's the perfect solution when you want an odd colored piece or a super-trendy piece that you may not plan to wear for years to come. An outfit maker for a few bucks - can't beat it. Happy jewelry hunting!
LGL

Emmy's Exciting Fashion!

2012-09-24T05:21:00.001-07:00

So we have to admit we flipped between football and fashion -
the Emmy Awards' Red Carpet.
But we wanted to give you our 3 favorite looks and our 3 not so favorite.

Ginnifer Goodwin glowed (in a good way) in orange!

January Jones looked amazing - some people don't like this dress but we do!

Julie Bowen was radiant and paired her jewelry and hair style perfectly - and she won!

Our least favorite 3 (only the dresses - we like the ladies) were Julianna Margulies, Lucy Liu and Elisabeth Moss. Sorry ladies - we're sure you'll get it right next time!

That's all for now LGLers! Leave us your thoughts and feedback! Have a great day!
LGL

Fabulous for Fall

2012-08-10T06:59:00.000-07:00

Think of Fall trees and you're on the right track for Fall trends - greens, plums, oranges - you get the idea. One of the first color trends we're so looking forward to trying out is plum - plum is the new black this Fall. Even in makeup! Try a plum (or dark green) eyeliner in place of black. We love this Clinique ad for Fall and can't wait to pick up this plum liner!

Plum is also HUGE for lips this coming season - try YSL's Glossy Stain in Color #2 (Brun Glace). Pick up the liner or the gloss at Nordstrom or online at Sephora (2 of our favorite stores!).

You can also try these color trends with your wardrobe. We love this ensemble from J.Crew with the orange focal point (she's also holding one of today's big trends - a fedora!).

Last but not least, if you prefer bright colors then you can go with 2 colors that are usually reserved for Summer but are shining through for Fall - J.Crew calls these colors Retro Jade and Brilliant Yellow - basically the blues and yellows you'd find on exotic birds - think Rio! Try the Tippi Cardigan from J.Crew and add a pop of color to any outfit (comes in both colors and MANY more!). Not a bad price at $85.

Enjoy the last few weeks of Summer and hopefully some of these fun items have you somewhat excited for Fall! LGL

Olé - We Tip Our Sombrero to El Sol Azteca!

2012-06-18T14:37:00.001-07:00

Much to our surprise we got to spend Father's Day lunching at the NEW El Sol Azteca Mexican Grill and Bar in Ashburn located in Goose Creek Village.

The restaurant was holding their soft opening - with a limited menu and what seemed like no bar service quite yet. From the minute we walked in we hoped it would be as good as it looked - and we were not disappointed. The hostess was very kind in answering our questions (they hope to have the Grand Opening in the next couple of weeks) and promptly seated us in a wonderfully etched wooden booth. The space is so open and has so many beautiful details. The name of the restaurant is etched in each chair and the hand painting is exquisitely done. You'll have to go in and see for yourself!

Now, on to the food! They gave everyone the full menu so you can browse their future offerings and a sheet with what was available during the soft opening. (Yes, they even have a kids menu!). They had a large sampling of choices and we chose the Pollo Azteca and the Carnitas. Both were delicious - the Pollo Azteca is already going to be a favorite when we go in again. Eying other orders throughout the restaurant everything looked equally tasty. We definitely liked the salsa they served with the chips upon arrival - it had a nice, authentic taste. Our server was great and we honestly experienced no glitches for a soft opening - the only thing that would indicate that it is one would be the limited menu, the lack of a bar menu and no outside seating, yet. But there will be and we can't wait to sit outside and enjoy everything they have to offer when running at full speed. We hope to see you there!

LGL

Bubbles, Bling, Flowers, Beer, BBQ and More!!!

2012-04-18T05:21:00.002-07:00

Wow, Spring is in FULL SWING with so many great events coming up this weekend - kicking off on Thursday, April 19th with 'Leesburg Girls Night Out'! There is always so much to do during girls night out, such as the opening of a few new stores including Sugar Magnolia (a boutique recently relocated from Shepherdstown, WV) and Organic Plum (skincare). Also be sure to check out Savannah's of Leesburg (beautiful things for your home).

'Leesburg Girls Night Out' is a fantastic kickoff for the Leesburg Flower & Garden Festival taking place this weekend on Saturday, April 21st and Sunday April 22nd. This fabulous festival takes place with great success each year. Over 150 vendors will be on display, featuring landscape designs, gardening supplies, outdoor living items, plants, flowers, herbs and so much more! The 'Wine Garden' on the Town Green has been expanded and there will be wineries, breweries, food and more on hand. There is always plenty of music and kids' entertainment as well! A GREAT family event.

Need something to do in between 'Leesburg Girls Night Out' on Thursday and the Flower & Garden Festival on Saturday & Sunday? Well check out MacDowell Brew Kitchen in downtown Leesburg on Friday, April 20th when they'll be featuring the music of local favorite Joey and the Waitress from 8:00-11:30pm. Another fun event Friday night will be at The Virginia Wine Factory where they will be hosting 'Bubbles and Bling' from 6:00-9:00pm which will feature the handcrafted & exquisite treasures of Jewels by Ashkosh. If you RSVP via the Facebook link you will be greeted with a glass of champagne!!! With the timing you can actually head to both!

Another GREAT event we've been SO looking forward to is the big spring kickoff of Monk's BBQ at Corcoran Brewing this Saturday, April 21st. Brian Jenkins, Jim Corcoran, Kevin Bills and everyone involved have been working hard to make your visit to the brewery a day you won't forget - featuring a new BBQ shack and patio as well as many beers on tap. Please check the Monk's BBQ Facebook page via the link for pre-order of bulk meats - perhaps for your Caps viewing party later that day (and don't forget to fill your growlers to watch the game)! Also while you're out there, don't forget to taste the wines of Corcoran Vineyards as well - how great that you can sample beer AND wine AND bbq all in one beautiful setting?!

The only thing that is not-so-great about all of these amazing events is the weather forecast for the weekend. So, as is often the case, let's hope the forecasters are wrong so we can all get out and enjoy some (or all!) of these fun happenings. Please feel free to share the blog so your friends and loved ones don't miss out on the fun! Also, please feel free to comment or mention any other events in the comments.

Enjoy! LGL

Clinique Bonus at Macy's

2012-03-30T04:40:00.000-07:00

Don't you just love FREE stuff?! Well Clinique Bonus Time is one of everyone's favorites and it's now starting up at Macy's. We had to post about it because one of our favorite products is included (one we've blogged about many times) - Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief. This product is a MUST try. We also love their High Impact Mascara for nights out - this smaller size will last you a long time if you only use it for those special nights! The other items look great too, they come in 2 color choices and you can't beat 2 - yes 2 - bags included! Details follow! Have a lovely day!

What a pretty sight. Dewy-fresh skin. Lusciously kissable lips. Receive a FREE 7-Pc. Gift with $23.50 Clinique purchase. Choose from Option A (pinks) or Option B (nudes). These sets include:
•*
•OPTION A INCLUDES:
•Bag and Mini Bag
•Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion 30ml
•Square Compact: Colour Surge Eye Shadow Trio and Soft-Pressed Powder Blusher, 2 applicators. Colors: Pink from Strawberry Fudge Duo, Sable from Strawberry Fudge Duo, Slate, and New Clover (blush)
• Raspberry Glacé (lipstick .04 oz / 1.2g) and Fireberry (gloss .15 fl oz / 4.5ml)
•High Impact Mascara in Black 3.4ml
•OPTION B INCLUDES:
•Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief 30ml
•Square Compact: Colour Surge Eye Shadow Trio and Soft-Pressed Powder Blusher, 2 applicators. Colors: All About Eve from Like Mink Duo, Precious Pink from Pink Chocolate Quad, Chocolate Chip and Fig (blush)
•Dual-ended Different Lipstick and Long Last Glosswear SPF 15
•Tenderheart (lipstick .04 oz / 1.2g) and Sunset (.15 fl oz / 4.5ml)
•Your gift will be added automatically at checkout with any $23.50 Clinique purchase. Minimum purchase amount does not include the purchase of gift card(s), gift set(s), tax, shipping or gift wrap charges.
•One gift per customer. Available while supplies last. Online only.

Mmm Mmm Mokomandy!

2012-03-28T05:39:00.000-07:00

If you haven't been to Mokomandy yet - what are you waiting for? This is one of our top 3 Loudoun County gems. Mokomandy's amazing food and chic decor belong in one of the nation's top cities and we're lucky enough to have it right in our county! The Korean-Cajun fusion menu is so wonderfully diverse and descriptive - you know exactly what you're going to get, but when you do it's even better than it sounds - if that's possible! Don't skip the drink concoctions or the desserts either! We suggest you start with a Hibiscus 75 (featuring Loudoun's own Catoctin Creek Distillery's Watershed Gin) then have the 'must try' Jambalaya (we've never seen a table without it!) and some Boudin Balls to start. We'll leave the rest of the meal choices to you but save room for the Gateau De Sirop or the Beignets for dessert!

Mondays through Thursdays they have some great drink specials including 20% of bottles of wine and large format craft beers. What makes Mokomandy so great in addition to the amazing food and cool atmosphere is the pleasant service. Everyone actually wants to be there, especially the amazing owner Thaddeus Kim. You can tell he loves seeing people enjoying his vision.

Located in Great Falls Plaza (Potomac Falls on Fairfax County Parkway) and worth the drive, Mokomandy is now also on Open Table where you can get your reservation and avoid the stress of waiting for a table. They are also a 2011 and 2012 Diner's Choice Winner on Open Table and you can check out even more accolades in the press section of their website http://www.mokomandy.com/press/ .

If you go (or have been) please let us know what you think!
LGL

Marvelous Mezze - Opa! opens in Ashburn Village

2012-03-02T11:48:00.000-08:00

Great news LGLers - Opa! Mezze Grill recently opened in the Ashburn Village Shopping Plaza (next to Hallmark) and what a welcome addition to Ashburn it is! We couldn't wait to try it and we're SO glad we did. We've tried Opa! twice - one time for carry-out (dinner) and one time for dine-in (lunch) - and decided it was time to do a review and spread the word! Opa! Mezze Grill is a cute little bistro with delicious food and a super-friendly staff. We love Greek food both for the taste and the fact that it's healthy so we'll surely be a frequent guest here!

We've tried the Hummus dip, the Melitzanosalata dip (our new favorite!), the Santorini Shrimp, the Chicago Gyro, the Chicken Souvlaki Skewer and the Opa! Fries (yum!). All of the dishes were fresh, well cooked and extremely tasty. You'll want to try it out soon - let us know what you try and what you thought of it!

Here is some background on the owner (direct from their website):
Mr. (Chef) Konstantinos was born in Greece and his culinary career began in 1971. His expertise in Greek cuisine has evolved over the past 40 years and he strives to make classic Mediterranean dishes that taste delicious and leave customers wanting more of his authentic food. His expertise includes menu design and food service management. He made his chef's dream a reality in 1991 when he opened Ikaros Restaurant in Chantilly , VA. He had a simple goal of making a breakfast and lunch businesses successful. After 10 years and many happy customers later, he sold the business in 2001. He is currently the head chef and owner of Opa! Mezze Grill.

We've already heard great word of mouth throughout the Loudoun community so we hope once you try Opa! that you'll be glad you did.
The address is 44110 Ashburn Shopping Plaza and they are open Mondays-Thursdays 11am-9pm and, Fridays & Saturdays 11am-10pm and Sundays 11am-8pm.

LGL

Looking Good - From Exercise to Errands!

2012-01-31T12:00:00.000-08:00

If you're anything like us you are partial to your favorite workout clothes. That doesn't mean we'll only wear one brand - we just know if we had our choice (and an unlimited budget!) we would stay loyal to certain brands for certain items! Well there is always a time when you must let someone new in - give them a try - so we did.

That new kid on the block that everyone is raving about is Apifeni - and now we know why! We were first introduced to Apifeni in November at a charity shopping event. We browsed but were a bit hesitant about the waist shaping band - looked liked it would be great (no bare skin showing when tops ride up) but perhaps uncomfortable (we've all tried Spanx and no one LOVES them, do they?!). Well last week we finally tried them on - they are so comfortable while serving their purpose of covering and flattering all at the same time. We instantly ordered the 'Vinyasa Capris' and one of their oh-so-cute 'Ruffle Tanks'. These pieces transition right in to your errands or lunch dates after your workout. We truly liked the pieces so much we couldn't wait to blog about our experience! All of their items ship FREE via UPS and the items I ordered Friday afternoon are already in hand!

One of the coolest things about this new kid on the block is that they are literally from the block - founded right in Potomac, Maryland! Read all about it on their site and be sure to head to http://www.apifeni.com/raeanne - Rae Anne Johnson is our only Loudoun area Apifeni style director! On the site you can read why we're not the only ones raving about them - SHAPE magazine states: 'They're hands-down the most flattering pants ever." So check them out - Rae Anne will be happy to do a fitting for you. Let us know what you think!
LGL

Soup and Salad - at a drive-thru window?!

2012-01-24T13:34:00.000-08:00

Yes - we have found a soup and salad combo that we can get without sitting down at a restaurant!

Adding to our 'Healthy Eating in the New Year', we are LOVING Chick-Fil-A's new Chicken Tortilla Soup (available for a 'limited time'). Described on their website, it features shredded boneless breast of chicken, navy, northern and black beans in a white creamy base with a perfect blend of vegetables and spices and ia served with seasoned corn tortilla strips.

Even though it's a creamy based soup, the nutritionals are NOT bad! The soup comes in medium or large and the medium is quite filling with only 230 calories, 5 g fat, 14 g fiber (rocks!), 19 g protein (also rocks), the downfall being the 26 g carbs and the biggest enemy in soup - 860 mg sodium. For any of you that count 'points' - it's only 5! Add a side salad (don't you love how their lettuce is never brown?!) and you are set with a super healthy lunch from a FAST FOOD establishment! With 2 additional (new) Loudoun County locations, it couldn't be easier!

So tomorrow, enjoy a good lunch and think of LGL!
Let us know what you think!

Look Good during travel season with Travelwear!

2012-01-23T06:38:00.000-08:00

We are loving Michelle Jonas Travelwear - adorable, flattering easy pieces that will work for anyone! Previously seen on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills with her keyhole dresses, we've got links below to her main site as well as a link to all of the 'keyhole' items which we are just loving for being so subtly sexy!

The 'only' drawback is that her line is not a low price-point but these are items you would get a LOT of wear out of - one of the short keyhole dresses can easily be worn 100x! So cute!

Follow the links below!

Michelle Jonas Travelwear
and
Michelle Jonas Travelwear Keyhole Items

Let us know what you think! We're saving up for one now!
LGL

Golden Globes 2012 - Our Favorite (and not so!) Looks

2012-01-17T07:56:00.000-08:00

We'll start positive and go downhill from there! Our favorite 3 looks from Sunday night's Golden Globes Red Carpet were:

3. Kate Beckinsale in Roberto Cavalli - what a great cut and color on her. Hair and earrings done perfect for the complete look. Flawless.

2. Nicole Kidman in Versace - gorgeous dress, color and cut - such a great look for her. We also love the relaxed hair with this look. She looks so happy and younger than she has in years!

and...

1. Angelina Jolie in Atelier Versace - she finally stepped out of the box (her love of black) and wowed everyone with this look. And honestly, did someone create that lipstick just to match? Amazing!

Now for our 'sub-favorite' 3:
Jessica Alba
Natalie Portman
Reese Witherspoon

And (we have to do it) the 'bottom of the barrel' 3:
Sarah Michelle Gellar
Michelle Williams
Jessica Biel

To end on a positive note, we adored the use of accessories - the little purses were all to die for, as were some of the amazing earrings - especially the ones that added a pop of color. We adored Heidi Klum's turquoise necklace but we weren't sure if it was a Golden Globe worthy piece. A little too beachy, no?! All in all though we're excited with how much color we saw and how great everyone looked. Until next year...
that's it for the Golden Globes from LGL!
What did you think? We love to hear your comments!

Golden Globes!

2012-01-15T16:17:00.000-08:00

One of fashion's biggest nights - the Golden Globes!

Follow us on twitter at twitter.com/lookgoodloudoun for all of our input then stay tuned this week for our blog posts/pictures/reviews!

So far we are stunned by Angelina Jolie's dress (so out of the box for her), Julianne Moore's gorgesous green tassel earrings AND Giuliana Rancic's beauty, courage and recovery!

Keep watching and reading!
LGL

Going Out Without Running Out...of Money!

2012-01-10T12:00:00.000-08:00

Trying to cut back on spending after the holidays? Aren't we all?!
Well, guess what? That does NOT mean you have to hibernate in these slow Winter months!

Simply take advantage of all the great dining deals out there -
one of our favorite sites is Restaurant.com -
where you can get dining certificates at a fraction of the price -
and pay even less if you google a coupon code for the site
(Coupon Code: FUN is good through today)!
For example, Friday night we got a $25 dining certificate to Market Street Bar & Grill in Reston Town Center for $6! Yes, that's a savings of $19. When ordering Prime Rib for 2 at $21 each that meant one was practically FREE - yes FREE! What we also love about Restaurant.com is that they're not one day deals, you don't have to buy them in advance and you can pick and choose from their participating restaurants.

To make it even easier we suggest booking your reservation on OpenTable.com - we were able to change our reservation time right up until we were sure of our exact plans - even via their mobile site/app.

Don't forget that Groupon, Specialicious, YIPDeals, Living Social, etc also have great dining deals if you see a good one you know you'll use! We try to take advantage of all the deals/sites that we can - why pay full price if you don't need to? Ever?!

Bon Appetit!
LGL