Beer, Ballet, and Best Friends

Last night one of my best friend and I took a girls night-out to the Jete Society's Beer & Ballet at the Washington Ballet's dance studio. Such a fun night of champagne, girl talk, and watching the company practice for an upcoming performance.

Just a quick note today!

Fabulous Finds for $50 and UNDER

I think no matter how much money I have in my life, I'll always be on a budget. I do not understanding spending thousands of dollars to look amazing. Here are some great finds for anyone still building their Spring wardrobe!

Soludos "Playa Blue" Seersucker Espardrilles; Prove there is a life after flip flops! Only $28 these shoes allow your feet to breathe and are perfect for anywhere the spring and summer winds take you!

Classy & Sassy Polka Dot Dress from Lulus.com is great for any occasion wheather work, play, date night, or a night on the town with the girls.

These Bright "Lifesaver" Bangles From Skinnystyle.com are so adorable and at $15 a piece, very hard to pass up. Mix and match different colors add an great unexpected touch.

I just discovered this mascara - its amazing! It hits every eye part of your eye lash and gives them a GREAT pop! Best $15 my lash's have every seen.

This metalic straw clutch from GAP is perfect for both petite and tall gals. It comes in this great gold or silver metalic color at $49.95.

Totes Please

I have to carry a big bag....as a working mother I go from meeting to potty-training my two year old in a matter of moments. My big bags filled with diapers, wipes, sippy cup, chanel lipstick, wallet, cell phone, and sometimes even flats or heels - If your looking for it - its in my bag.

Here are some of my favorite picks for fun summer totes to carry around all our crap:

Jacobs by Marc Jacobs $35 Canvas Tote

Lucky Brand "Denim Daisy Tote" $79

FEED for American Eagle Outfitters $39.50

DC Goodwill Fashionista

I love reading other people's blogs and seeing the great fashion they come up with. The a-mazing fashionista for the greater DC area Goodwill allowed me the pleasure of being this weeks guest blogger. Check it out here and the rest of her blog too! She has the best finds on a very small budget!

Big Hats, Horses, and lots of Mimosas - VA Gold Cup Weekend

Anyone who's anyone in DC knows tomorrow is GOLD CUP! With beautiful horses, old money, unlimited flowing Mimosas and of course the hats, the Gold Cup is DC's way of coming out ready for Spring.

Must haves for Gold Cup? Obviously a hat that stands out, comfortable shoes (you will be standing in grass most of the day and unless you bring chairs they aren't just laying around), and of course your a beautiful spring dress in a bold color. Try a silhouette that's not too tight. Again think fashion and comfort together. Plus flowy dresses are in!

FIRST ANNUAL CHARITY FASHION SWAP: SHOP FOR A CAUSE

We have gathered used clothing within 2 years of used, but great condition to be sold as consignment pieces. Just $15 will get you 3 items (just $5 each!) and a majority of $ will support a Style organization, FashionEastA, which directly goes to an orphanage in East Africa to provide aid for children's schooling, etc.  Gift bags will be given to each guests full of coupons and other fun items! Also, will be raffeling off an Ipod nano and a $50 gift certificate to Current Boutique!

Lables we've gathered so far? 7 Jeans, Betsy Johnson, Romeo & Juliet, JCrew, Banana Republic, and one of kind pieces from Italy and Brasil! (Just to name a few)

We are still accepting donations! For a donation pick up or to RSVP to this event email Rachael at Rachael@stylesoigne.com

New Way to Find Clothes That Really Fit

As women we understand what a pain in the butt it is to try on clothing, jeans in particular can be. A simple trip to the mall or your favorite store can result to hours in a dressing room only to find your self leaving empty handed and cursing yourself for eating that cheeseburger that tasted like heaven or even better cursing the designer for only making clothing that doesn't fit 'real' women.

A new type of technology has now come to our rescue! My Best Fit is a free service now being put in malls to make it easier for shoppers to find clothing that fits their unique body. The best way to describe this process....think Airport security with out the uncomfortable pat down by the creepy TSA agent. My Best Fit is a kiosk located in the mall where the shopper steps in fully clothed and after giving some basic information - POOF- after 10 seconds your measurements are matched to the specifications of different apperal brands!

Once measurements are taken My Best Fit works with the shopper at a touch screen to create a 'Shopping Guide.' The Shopping Guide Lists styles that fit your exact body shape and can even be filtered by price, retailer, brand, and style. Amazing concept that can turn hours of shopping in to a quick in and out trip leaving enough time to stop and grab that burger.

After being sooo impressed by this I had to call the company and find out when this amazing device was coming to the DC area. Currently there is only one location in New Jersey but the company plans to open 13 more by the end of the year. Don't get too excited. They are planning on clustering most of them in Philadelphia and New Jersey area and then plan to focus on the West Coast, L.A. Orange County area. Hopefully eventually we could get one in Tyson's!