tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43567122391952116102012-01-30T08:45:07.739-08:00MUSINGS ABOUT FASHION, MOTHERHOOD AND OTHER FABULOUS THINGSDC Fashion Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09916882471215152826noreply@blogger.comBlogger239125blogspot/QzHWvhttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4356712239195211610.post-52684637760431297332012-01-27T13:09:00.000-08:002012-01-27T13:09:42.617-08:002012-01-27T13:09:42.617-08:00DC Fashion Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09916882471215152826noreply@blogger.com3 I enjoy highlighting inspiring women in my blog because they provide examples of strong women that succeed in all areas of life, whether it be in motherhood or the workforce.  DC-based CEO, Lani Hay, provides another great example to women of not only succeeding in business but supporting the success of other inspirational women.  Cheers to that!  This past Monday, January 24, 2011, DC-based <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/pjmwQoCChdgjxmzfLaaVThsSl7Y/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/pjmwQoCChdgjxmzfLaaVThsSl7Y/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/pjmwQoCChdgjxmzfLaaVThsSl7Y/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/pjmwQoCChdgjxmzfLaaVThsSl7Y/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/QzHWv/~4/yTUSg5PXqjg" height="1" width="1"/>http://fashiongalindc.blogspot.com/2012/01/lani-hay-tribute-to-women-in-film-at.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4356712239195211610.post-27664076171088628752012-01-19T09:23:00.000-08:002012-01-19T09:23:35.582-08:002012-01-19T09:23:35.582-08:00DC Fashion Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09916882471215152826noreply@blogger.com2 Although I've been dreaming of escaping to Kauai, I feel like January is a great time to: Reorganize, Rejuvenate, and Reevaluate. After doing all three, then I will definitely be ready to escape this cold winter weather for a tropical vacation!  So, let's get started. DC Fashion Gal Tips to Reorganize: 1. Donate anything in your closet that you haven't worn or used in two years.  You've <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/MExjBT_DFMz2GkjgLqW0kZUprUA/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/MExjBT_DFMz2GkjgLqW0kZUprUA/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/MExjBT_DFMz2GkjgLqW0kZUprUA/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/MExjBT_DFMz2GkjgLqW0kZUprUA/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/QzHWv/~4/de7La1HS51A" height="1" width="1"/>http://fashiongalindc.blogspot.com/2012/01/january-is-time-to-reorganize.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4356712239195211610.post-9201614696836653762012-01-16T12:00:00.000-08:002012-01-16T12:00:44.831-08:002012-01-16T12:00:44.831-08:00DC Fashion Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09916882471215152826noreply@blogger.com1Did everyone watch the Golden Globe Awards last night? From the red carpet arrivals to the acceptance speeches, I enjoyed it all. As I've said in the past, I don't believe in 'fashion rules'. Fashion should be fun and fearless.  I applaud these celebrities for wearing a gown that they loved and showing other women how to be fearless with fashion. DC Fashion Gal's Top 5 Fashion Moments from <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/rG949VcyWxRpe7PRZ9n2B2vk4eE/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/rG949VcyWxRpe7PRZ9n2B2vk4eE/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/rG949VcyWxRpe7PRZ9n2B2vk4eE/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/rG949VcyWxRpe7PRZ9n2B2vk4eE/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/QzHWv/~4/S3IRZomsKPY" height="1" width="1"/>http://fashiongalindc.blogspot.com/2012/01/best-fashion-moments-from-2012-golden.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4356712239195211610.post-16036449316967516152012-01-13T17:26:00.000-08:002012-01-13T17:26:50.552-08:002012-01-13T17:26:50.552-08:00DC Fashion Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09916882471215152826noreply@blogger.com0 DC Fashion Gal's Top 5 Friday Fashion Roundups: Milan Menswear Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2012 Ready-to-Wear. From January 14 through January 17, major fashion brands (including Gucci and Burberry) will showcase their menswear lines. Golden Globes Awards 2012. With the Peoples Choice Awards behind us, the next glamourous red carpet is the Golden Globes Awards, which is sure to include Marchesa and <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/fy7BERiBdi9Y9AgIm4l3AUoXr1w/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/fy7BERiBdi9Y9AgIm4l3AUoXr1w/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/fy7BERiBdi9Y9AgIm4l3AUoXr1w/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/fy7BERiBdi9Y9AgIm4l3AUoXr1w/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/QzHWv/~4/dZQrVVORIAE" height="1" width="1"/>http://fashiongalindc.blogspot.com/2012/01/friday-fashion-roundup-with-dc-fashion_13.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4356712239195211610.post-57669318805169450042012-01-12T04:38:00.000-08:002012-01-12T04:38:52.560-08:002012-01-12T04:38:52.560-08:00DC Fashion Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09916882471215152826noreply@blogger.com0 There is nothing I love more than dressing up my mini-fashionista. And finding the perfect Spring dress for Spring 2012 is something I look forward to every year. From colorful prints to matching bloomers, the beauty of little girl's Spring dresses never gets old and boring.  I look forward to many mother/daughter 'fancy' tea parties with my daughter where we twirl around in our very best <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/P2ZRyEDjSfRp4CImg8gz4zujfMI/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/P2ZRyEDjSfRp4CImg8gz4zujfMI/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/P2ZRyEDjSfRp4CImg8gz4zujfMI/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/P2ZRyEDjSfRp4CImg8gz4zujfMI/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/QzHWv/~4/BxTqd6IdVbo" height="1" width="1"/>http://fashiongalindc.blogspot.com/2012/01/spring-2012-perfect-little-girls-spring.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4356712239195211610.post-73462426412881167552012-01-11T12:46:00.000-08:002012-01-11T12:46:58.427-08:002012-01-11T12:46:58.427-08:00DC Fashion Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09916882471215152826noreply@blogger.com0You've bought your favorite shea butter body lotion and are ready to hit the slopes and red carpet at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival.  Every year, celebrities travel to Park City, Utah to showcase and promote independent films, such as Precious: Based on the Novel "Push" by Sapphire and An Education. I love the fashion that comes out of the Sundance Film Festival as celebrities wear their apres <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/sWe5VUdpN38gyoKBn4ECh9yn1Js/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/sWe5VUdpN38gyoKBn4ECh9yn1Js/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/sWe5VUdpN38gyoKBn4ECh9yn1Js/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/sWe5VUdpN38gyoKBn4ECh9yn1Js/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/QzHWv/~4/aNZp7bKDcY4" height="1" width="1"/>http://fashiongalindc.blogspot.com/2012/01/dc-fashion-gal-fashion-forecast-for.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4356712239195211610.post-77789055520093885032012-01-10T16:09:00.000-08:002012-01-10T16:09:24.028-08:002012-01-10T16:09:24.028-08:00DC Fashion Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09916882471215152826noreply@blogger.com0How do you spoil yourself?  For me, it's treating myself to a manicure, as I mentioned here.  Of course, part of keeping my nails looking great are having the right products at home.  So I'm excited to share my review of Julep Maven. For $19.99 a month, every fashionista can have customized (and who doesn't love custom orders?) nail products called the 'Sneak Peek Box' delivered to them that is <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/quPH1XvlB6S6AEZXWopHkGjG1ls/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/quPH1XvlB6S6AEZXWopHkGjG1ls/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/quPH1XvlB6S6AEZXWopHkGjG1ls/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/quPH1XvlB6S6AEZXWopHkGjG1ls/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/QzHWv/~4/_qMveqETGSI" height="1" width="1"/>http://fashiongalindc.blogspot.com/2012/01/spoil-yourself-with-julep-maven.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4356712239195211610.post-43897993832615741002012-01-08T06:46:00.000-08:002012-01-08T06:46:20.576-08:002012-01-08T06:46:20.576-08:00DC Fashion Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09916882471215152826noreply@blogger.com2 Thinking about trying out DC Restaurant Week that starts tomorrow? All of my top picks have a great combination of stylish decor, comfortable seating and most important, amazing food. I've divided my Top DC Restaurant Picks into Brunch/Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner since my experience has been that certain restaurants are amazing for certain foods and I want to ensure that DC Fashion Gal readers <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/a34cNUb-pjMKWC53ygLq_1LTACE/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/a34cNUb-pjMKWC53ygLq_1LTACE/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/a34cNUb-pjMKWC53ygLq_1LTACE/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/a34cNUb-pjMKWC53ygLq_1LTACE/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/QzHWv/~4/wAWA3wSVIls" height="1" width="1"/>http://fashiongalindc.blogspot.com/2012/01/dc-fashion-gal-picks-for-dc-restaurant.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4356712239195211610.post-25523011284748073362012-01-07T14:18:00.000-08:002012-01-07T14:18:56.667-08:002012-01-07T14:18:56.667-08:00DC Fashion Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09916882471215152826noreply@blogger.com0As most women (especially moms) can attest, your feet need a break from wearing those gorgeous 3-inch high heels once in a while.  Like any fashionista, I love a chic ballet flat that can be worn with jeans, skirts, and pants. Here are DC Fashion Gal's Top 5 picks for chic ballet flats:  1.  Diane Von Furstenberg 'Abby' printed canvas ballet flats. If you read DC Fashion Gal's Friday Fashion <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/jF7GbONjgCDU-PkIrb9z4f3toOQ/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/jF7GbONjgCDU-PkIrb9z4f3toOQ/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/jF7GbONjgCDU-PkIrb9z4f3toOQ/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/jF7GbONjgCDU-PkIrb9z4f3toOQ/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/QzHWv/~4/74nIIiTuXn0" height="1" width="1"/>http://fashiongalindc.blogspot.com/2012/01/fashion-spotlight-chic-ballet-flats.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4356712239195211610.post-969251901821725742012-01-06T11:46:00.000-08:002012-01-06T11:46:08.335-08:002012-01-06T11:46:08.335-08:00DC Fashion Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09916882471215152826noreply@blogger.com2 image from here   DC Fashion Gal's Top 5 Friday Fashion Roundups: Shaun White's collaboration with Target. Love the hipster kids' bedding and piggybanks (aka monster bank) that any child would love. Beach cover-up by designer Shay Todd worn by the gorgeous Lisa Vanderpump on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Gorgeous!  Pantone of the 2012 Color: Tangerine Tango. Yes! Bring on the orange ( <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/W0Vup1vbVHQDY-DEv_9gbD37TE8/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/W0Vup1vbVHQDY-DEv_9gbD37TE8/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/W0Vup1vbVHQDY-DEv_9gbD37TE8/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/W0Vup1vbVHQDY-DEv_9gbD37TE8/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/QzHWv/~4/h0xlEyzt9ws" height="1" width="1"/>http://fashiongalindc.blogspot.com/2012/01/friday-fashion-roundup-with-dc-fashion.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4356712239195211610.post-11839465416473031612012-01-05T06:44:00.000-08:002012-01-05T06:44:03.650-08:002012-01-05T06:44:03.650-08:00DC Fashion Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09916882471215152826noreply@blogger.com0It's January and cold, very cold, in the DC area. Your kids are tired of playing indoors and so are you. So why not, pack up your kids and a few bathing suits for the perfect January travel destination that is both family-friendly (a MUST for this fashionista mama) and chic. So........ Where should you go?  Kauai!! A friend recently came back from visiting Kauai with her two children and raved <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/K0FhXt9FpMkKO6TTrN0q8qdvgLE/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/K0FhXt9FpMkKO6TTrN0q8qdvgLE/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/K0FhXt9FpMkKO6TTrN0q8qdvgLE/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/K0FhXt9FpMkKO6TTrN0q8qdvgLE/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/QzHWv/~4/INCE3mcLfP4" height="1" width="1"/>http://fashiongalindc.blogspot.com/2012/01/january-travel-spotlight-kauai.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4356712239195211610.post-19950784479704485682012-01-04T06:55:00.000-08:002012-01-04T06:55:44.392-08:002012-01-04T06:55:44.392-08:00DC Fashion Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09916882471215152826noreply@blogger.com1 image from here With the wind blowing and the temperatures dropping, my skin feels like parchment paper. Dry, dry, dry, which is not chic. That's why I love using shea butter during the winter to replenish my skin.  As a mom of two little ones, I am constantly running around and have little time to indulge in myself, but I do try to slather on a luxurious lotion that contains thick, rich shea <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/o8DdQe3WptXTSrRXlNBGh_NGzTs/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/o8DdQe3WptXTSrRXlNBGh_NGzTs/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/o8DdQe3WptXTSrRXlNBGh_NGzTs/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/o8DdQe3WptXTSrRXlNBGh_NGzTs/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/QzHWv/~4/qf4t4OZW2Bc" height="1" width="1"/>http://fashiongalindc.blogspot.com/2012/01/tis-season-for-shea-butter.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4356712239195211610.post-23735296400807383032012-01-02T11:17:00.000-08:002012-01-02T11:17:32.752-08:002012-01-02T11:17:32.752-08:00DC Fashion Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09916882471215152826noreply@blogger.com0 Baby, it's cold outside. At least it is in the DC area and that calls for bundling up with coats, hats, scarves, gloves and more! But there is no need for black and boring, my fashionista friends. Oh no, this time of year calls for bold bright colors like cobalt blue or canary yellow. If you can't jet off to somewhere tropical (don't worry, I'm not going anywhere as well), why not bring <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Ro41lgca2kvoh2Y2X05Hx_FceHc/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Ro41lgca2kvoh2Y2X05Hx_FceHc/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Ro41lgca2kvoh2Y2X05Hx_FceHc/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Ro41lgca2kvoh2Y2X05Hx_FceHc/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/QzHWv/~4/OqSgfYdricI" height="1" width="1"/>http://fashiongalindc.blogspot.com/2012/01/winter-blues-and-winter-hues.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4356712239195211610.post-30747102806624708312011-12-31T05:30:00.000-08:002011-12-31T05:30:50.217-08:002011-12-31T05:30:50.217-08:00DC Fashion Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09916882471215152826noreply@blogger.com1 Still trying to decide where to go and what to do tonight for New Year's Eve? Here are some last minute suggestions to kick off 2012 with stress-free fun! 1. CASA NONNA (Washington, DC) Casa Nonna invites you to celebrate the New Year at grandmother's house. Casa Nonna, which is Italian for grandmother's house, invites you to dine Italian style this New Years Eve. With traditional Roman and <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/71KtFwnCOyb9EwYOx59ueXQAYrI/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/71KtFwnCOyb9EwYOx59ueXQAYrI/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/71KtFwnCOyb9EwYOx59ueXQAYrI/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/71KtFwnCOyb9EwYOx59ueXQAYrI/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/QzHWv/~4/8Nat6qqRnoc" height="1" width="1"/>http://fashiongalindc.blogspot.com/2011/12/last-minute-new-years-eve-options-in.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4356712239195211610.post-120970131186812692011-12-30T06:18:00.000-08:002011-12-30T06:26:22.044-08:002011-12-30T06:26:22.044-08:00DC Fashion Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09916882471215152826noreply@blogger.com1  So you've made a resolution to lose weight, get healthy and exercise more. Great! But wait...  You're super busy!  You have kids! You work full-time!  You stay home with the kids full-time! And it's cold!!!!! Okay, okay, you get the point. I'm a busy working mom myself (with two little ones!!) and I constantly remind myself that for an hour a day, I am going to take care of myself and feel <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ttpCV_RiZf1qDtQ-kwk2ZWlFPdw/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ttpCV_RiZf1qDtQ-kwk2ZWlFPdw/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ttpCV_RiZf1qDtQ-kwk2ZWlFPdw/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ttpCV_RiZf1qDtQ-kwk2ZWlFPdw/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/QzHWv/~4/CgZANa-VkAs" height="1" width="1"/>http://fashiongalindc.blogspot.com/2011/12/new-year-resolution-fitness-and-health.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4356712239195211610.post-71553521911354708332011-12-29T06:54:00.000-08:002011-12-29T06:54:48.658-08:002011-12-29T06:54:48.658-08:00DC Fashion Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09916882471215152826noreply@blogger.com1Ah, it's the end of 2011 and a new year is about to begin.  Fresh beginnings, new resolutions (that will probably be broken after a month, but I will still make some), and sunny Spring 2012 clothing to look forward to! As we ring in 2012, I thought I would join in the fun and list my top 10 fashion moments of 2011. Enjoy! 10.  Victoria Beckham in Christian Louboutin boots and her <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/zAuV3o7O7fK6bglilG2vA12_0XY/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/zAuV3o7O7fK6bglilG2vA12_0XY/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/zAuV3o7O7fK6bglilG2vA12_0XY/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/zAuV3o7O7fK6bglilG2vA12_0XY/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/QzHWv/~4/XiFuN0JhgB4" height="1" width="1"/>http://fashiongalindc.blogspot.com/2011/12/dc-fashion-gals-top-10-fashion-moments.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4356712239195211610.post-47630951755229040172011-12-28T06:59:00.000-08:002011-12-28T06:59:40.354-08:002011-12-28T06:59:40.354-08:00DC Fashion Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09916882471215152826noreply@blogger.com0Most of the young people today look dreadful.  And celebrities look even worse.--Iris Apfel. For 2012, I am making New Year's Resolutions that I may actually stick with....well, for at least for a month.  Here goes: 1. Buy more fedoras, floppy hats, etc.  For those 'no time to do my hair' days but I still want to look stylish. Somehow I've convinced people that I wear this hat on purpose <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/wN1Qjh1BxIzCC8olHlZHIz9VPX4/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/wN1Qjh1BxIzCC8olHlZHIz9VPX4/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/wN1Qjh1BxIzCC8olHlZHIz9VPX4/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/wN1Qjh1BxIzCC8olHlZHIz9VPX4/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/QzHWv/~4/Brnk-pTm3Yk" height="1" width="1"/>http://fashiongalindc.blogspot.com/2011/12/resolutions-for-2012-dc-fashion-gal.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4356712239195211610.post-31911015076425782732011-12-27T06:03:00.000-08:002011-12-27T06:03:44.096-08:002011-12-27T06:03:44.096-08:00DC Fashion Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09916882471215152826noreply@blogger.com3 As 2012 draws closer and closer, I thought I would share my Top 10 Favorite Things of 2011: 10. Skinny jeans. From J Brand to Old Navy, skinny jeans were one of my favorite things to wear this year.  In the summer, I paired them with sky high heels and a chiffon DVF blouse.  Now that the weather is a bit cooler, I am wearing either ankle booties or flat knee high boots for an easy weekend look <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/miirbWW9qML7wPuHCUwudfSGCKA/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/miirbWW9qML7wPuHCUwudfSGCKA/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/miirbWW9qML7wPuHCUwudfSGCKA/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/miirbWW9qML7wPuHCUwudfSGCKA/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/QzHWv/~4/hdQZYoP1YTE" height="1" width="1"/>http://fashiongalindc.blogspot.com/2011/12/dc-fashion-gals-favorite-things-of-2011.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4356712239195211610.post-68156412055150432942011-12-26T05:11:00.000-08:002011-12-26T05:11:40.374-08:002011-12-26T05:11:40.374-08:00DC Fashion Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09916882471215152826noreply@blogger.com0 The presents have been opened, returned, or stored away to be re-gifted.  The holiday movies and music are winding down as the end of 2011 also winds down.  And now it's onto the search on what to wear for New Year's Eve.   Whether you're going to the hottest club, swankiest restaurant, or spending time at home with loved ones, there are chic options for every occasions.  I encourage you to be <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/hRoVeq6SrPlgf8BS0JBQYCeRrpg/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/hRoVeq6SrPlgf8BS0JBQYCeRrpg/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/hRoVeq6SrPlgf8BS0JBQYCeRrpg/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/hRoVeq6SrPlgf8BS0JBQYCeRrpg/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/QzHWv/~4/AveW5ImZE7k" height="1" width="1"/>http://fashiongalindc.blogspot.com/2011/12/new-years-eve-2011-how-to-look-chic.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4356712239195211610.post-17232762322457096142011-12-22T09:58:00.000-08:002011-12-22T16:03:42.439-08:002011-12-22T16:03:42.439-08:00DC Fashion Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09916882471215152826noreply@blogger.com0One of my favorite things to do around the holidays is to go shopping for the perfect holiday outfit for my children.  It's no secret that I love the modern children's clothing from Tea Collection.  I adore all of the bright colors and whimsical designs inspired by Tea's latest destination: Mexico. Recently, Tea Collection was kind enough to send me a holiday gift to showcase some of their <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/EQfHxdreOiNCRlOwLUYlX7E2UTQ/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/EQfHxdreOiNCRlOwLUYlX7E2UTQ/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/EQfHxdreOiNCRlOwLUYlX7E2UTQ/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/EQfHxdreOiNCRlOwLUYlX7E2UTQ/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/QzHWv/~4/ywjwjkO76uA" height="1" width="1"/>http://fashiongalindc.blogspot.com/2011/12/modern-holiday-children-clothing-tea.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4356712239195211610.post-44236153510216915202011-12-21T08:12:00.000-08:002011-12-21T08:12:31.251-08:002011-12-21T08:12:31.251-08:00DC Fashion Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09916882471215152826noreply@blogger.com0If you're still looking for that perfect 'gift' or still need some fresh ideas on a holiday present, look no further! Let me offer some suggestions on fun, unique gift ideas that will put a smile on everyone's face this holiday season. Cheers! 1. Diane Von Furstenberg 'Hanovar' Scarf I adore this chic and sophisticated scarf.  Wool and silk blend? Yes, please! Pops of color to make the winter <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/gzB1P3jm7-wuM25SmkCu8Tnm8nU/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/gzB1P3jm7-wuM25SmkCu8Tnm8nU/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/gzB1P3jm7-wuM25SmkCu8Tnm8nU/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/gzB1P3jm7-wuM25SmkCu8Tnm8nU/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/QzHWv/~4/p9e3ySKa0VE" height="1" width="1"/>http://fashiongalindc.blogspot.com/2011/12/chic-holiday-gift-ideas.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4356712239195211610.post-88857799901168603042011-12-20T07:43:00.000-08:002011-12-20T07:43:28.267-08:002011-12-20T07:43:28.267-08:00DC Fashion Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09916882471215152826noreply@blogger.com1 "When a woman becomes her own best friend, her life becomes easier." Diane Von Furstenberg The above quote is just one of many DVF quotes I remember myself about when I feel like a harried, stressed out mom with no time for herself. To say it simply, I'm worth it! And you're worth it! Take those extra 5 minutes of time to feel like a fashionable mom each and every day. As a mom of two little <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/07L-v6XWwwQ5K5VEXLZUzXqFpIc/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/07L-v6XWwwQ5K5VEXLZUzXqFpIc/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/07L-v6XWwwQ5K5VEXLZUzXqFpIc/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/07L-v6XWwwQ5K5VEXLZUzXqFpIc/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/QzHWv/~4/FUmCz8QHhAQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://fashiongalindc.blogspot.com/2011/12/how-to-be-fashionanble-mom-lesson-102.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4356712239195211610.post-16269301775367229922011-12-20T06:24:00.000-08:002011-12-22T10:23:40.769-08:002011-12-22T10:23:40.769-08:00DC Fashion Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09916882471215152826noreply@blogger.com0  I will admit that I was very stubborn before finally admitting that I needed eyeglasses about a year ago.  After squinting (very hard, mind you) to read road signs day after day and hearing my husband exclaim, "I think you need glasses" about hundred times, I finally bought my first pair.  To my delight, the stylish selection of eyeglasses now on the market is fantastic!  I knew I wanted <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/avHBLe68-Uf3A1hj-Gn-8_LWJLw/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/avHBLe68-Uf3A1hj-Gn-8_LWJLw/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/avHBLe68-Uf3A1hj-Gn-8_LWJLw/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/avHBLe68-Uf3A1hj-Gn-8_LWJLw/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/QzHWv/~4/VGz3-ZJhvmw" height="1" width="1"/>http://fashiongalindc.blogspot.com/2011/12/tis-season-to-check-out-myeye-dr-for.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4356712239195211610.post-10497628220312807082011-12-19T06:42:00.000-08:002011-12-19T06:42:26.957-08:002011-12-19T06:42:26.957-08:00DC Fashion Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09916882471215152826noreply@blogger.com4 Good morning everyone and Happy Holidays!  Thank you to everyone who entered the December 2011 Shabby Apple Dress Giveaway and being amazing DC Fashion Gal followers.  Sorry for the delay in announcing the giveaway winner but between fighting a cold, wrapping up holiday shopping, it’s been a hectic, hectic weekend.  Without further delay, I am excited to announce that the winner of the Shabby <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/P5o2XryBSbkxpQKrRGFZIFGVIaQ/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/P5o2XryBSbkxpQKrRGFZIFGVIaQ/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/P5o2XryBSbkxpQKrRGFZIFGVIaQ/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/P5o2XryBSbkxpQKrRGFZIFGVIaQ/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/QzHWv/~4/sxwPbJdn3zk" height="1" width="1"/>http://fashiongalindc.blogspot.com/2011/12/winner-of-december-2011-shabby-apple.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4356712239195211610.post-62508352511654045082011-12-12T05:25:00.000-08:002011-12-12T05:25:59.067-08:002011-12-12T05:25:59.067-08:00DC Fashion Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09916882471215152826noreply@blogger.com9Happy Monday everyone!  In spite of the cold spell we are having in the DC area right now, I am feeling in the merry and festive. I'm also in the mood to host another great giveaway and this time it's from one of my favorite online boutiques, Shabby Apple. Want additional details? Well, I'm giving away the Nothin' Like a Dame dress from Shabby Apple, an online boutique of women's dresses.This <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Donghr0ekqN90oGGA0e3oZWN7BU/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Donghr0ekqN90oGGA0e3oZWN7BU/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Donghr0ekqN90oGGA0e3oZWN7BU/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Donghr0ekqN90oGGA0e3oZWN7BU/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/QzHWv/~4/jISCjW82DDs" height="1" width="1"/>http://fashiongalindc.blogspot.com/2011/12/december-2011-shabby-apple-dress.html