12.13.13

look of the day: children’s piano recital

My poor mother. She sat through dozens of piano recitals for years, and truthfully, I was never that good. But one thing I do remember is how I was always really proud to […]
12.12.13

look of the day: tourist for a day

With guests arriving for the Christmas holiday at an increasing rate, it seems I can’t avoid playing “tourist” for a day, showing my guests around town. But why would I want to avoid […]
12.12.13

men’s night at the shoe hive

by Elizabeth, The Shoe Hive I love my husband but despite many years together he has not yet mastered the ability to walk into even one of my favorite stores and pick out […]
12.11.13

look of the day: holiday work party

It’s everybody’s favorite or most dreaded time of the year at the office. A time to cut loose (but not too loose) and enjoy your colleagues’ and even your bosses’ company. Dressing for […]
12.10.13

look of the day: holiday party

I love the holidays. Don’t get me wrong. I do. But the thing about the holidays is that you see everyone. Family, friends, coworkers, and neighbors. December often just turns into a whirlwind of […]
12.06.13

look of the day: redskins game

Love them or Hate them, our Washington football team has a way of bringing friends and family together. For about four months my family is glued to the screen, screaming, eating, and conversing […]
12.05.13

shop small, shop smart (gift guide)

by Elizabeth, The Shoe Hive Of course, I am biased. I own a small business, so of course I think you should support small businesses. With that said, I understand the appeal of […]
12.05.13

look of the day: movie night at home

Yes, going out and grabbing drinks and dinner at your favorite spot is always a good time, but, every now and then I just want to curl up on my couch with some […]
12.04.13

look of the day: go-to holiday

Admittedly, I am not the most social creature. I would much rather spend an evening cozied up with my family on the couch and a faux-fur throw than attend a party. Nonetheless, ’tis […]
12.02.13

look of the day: holiday hostess

Hosting a holiday party can be intimidating in and of itself, there is no need to complicate things further by stressing out about your outfit. As the hostess, dressing is about selecting simple […]
12.02.13

outerwear for travel

Traveling over the holidays? Here are our picks for the best travel jackets this season! The three jackets below are all perfect (in our humble opinion) and very versatile for traveling. One of […]
11.15.13

look of the day: christmas tree lighting

Regardless of the tree lighting you attend this year, you will want to keep a few things in mind. (1) It will be cold. (2) You will likely run into someone you know. […]
11.14.13

look of the day: on-the-go

For those days that seem like they just won’t end but speed by at the same time. The days where you know you’ve been productive but somehow your to-do list has only grown. […]
11.13.13

look of the day: evening at the kennedy center

Alright, ladies. Normally, we are all for a little “edge.” But if there is one place you should just keep it classy, it’s at the Kennedy Center. It is a building that commands […]
11.12.13

look of the day: night at the neighbors’

The best kind of friends are those with whom you can hang out at a moment’s notice. The other day, I had just changed into my loungewear (ie pajamas. ie stained t-shirt and […]


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