What Melania and Ivanka Trump are wearing this summer

Take a look at a few of our fav summer ensembles thus far of the first ladies of fashion.

This customizable shampoo will change your life

Raise your hand if you have five or more bottles of shampoo and conditioner in your bathroom because you can never find one that doesn't make your hair flat and oily, but also keeps the shine and smells good (slowly raises hand). Why is finding the perfect

Surviving Summer: Fashion tips from D.C.'s most stylish

We turned to a few of our favorite dapper dudes and dudettes to ask their style secrets to help you dress to impress.

5 Times it's OK to Wear Overalls

Overalls. We have such an on-and-off relationship with them. Are they too trendy or a long lost friend? I've seen it, you've seen it - these staples from our childhood are making a comeback. And it's important to note they aren't the TLC, one strap down,

Tie the Knot Tuesday: 7 bridal trends for spring 2018

4 style tips for combating scorching summer heat when it’s freezing in the office

It’s a mid-summer morning and the thought of getting dressed for work in the heat is excruciating. But to make matters worse, I know as soon as I get to the office, I will be freezing from the arctic tundra that is office building air conditioning. D.C. p

Give up your foaming facial cleanser and slather on a makeup melting balm

If you’re like me, you apply primer under your foundation and finish your routine with a few spritzes of setting spray. In-between, you use long-lasting products like Urban Decay All Nighter Foundation, Stila Stay All Day Bronzer and Estee Lauder Double We

A beginner's guide to visiting a Korean spa

Ditch your stress, bring a sheet mask and come hungry.

The coolest hats and looks from Preakness

From the classic hats to wildly patterned suits, Preakness is a time to show off.

59 spring looks from D.C. fashion bloggers that are giving us life

Unbearably hot weather is on its way. Enjoy your spring layers while you can!

RompHim: The new Kickstarter that aims to revolutionize men's fashion

CHICAGO (WSYX/WTTE) - A new fashion trend for men is turning some heads.The makers of what is being called the first-ever romper for men say it may just be the start of a fashion revolution. ACED is a Chicago-based company and the creator of RompHim.Just t

Where to find killer accessories to complete your Preakness ensemble

It’s been deemed the most exciting two minutes in sports. Although some may disagree, one thing is for certain: it is the most fashionable two minutes in sports! Yep, you guessed it, today we are talking about horse race fashion! So now we ask the million-

Marymount's Portfolio in Motion show made us feel like we were at NYC fashion week

As I sat front row alongside a starkly black runway contrasting against the ethereal background of pink and purple clouds, I had to pinch myself and remember where I was. If not for the gymnasium floor peeking out from under the beige floor covering, I nev

What is a facial serum and should you add one to your skincare routine?

You moisturize your face in the morning, and use night cream and eye cream before you go to bed. That’s enough to keep skin looking it’s best, right? Hold on a sec. Have you thought about adding a serum to your beauty arsenal? Like a supplement for your sk

Ethically-sourced diamonds make their D.C. debut

Tucked in Cady's Alley, Brilliant Earth has set up their first D.C. showroom.

The best hats from Gold Cup 2017

The best and worst dressed of 'Not The White House Correspondents' Dinner'

BRB, shopping for Alia Shawkat's earrings.

10 movies with the absolute BEST fashion

Do you ever get done watching a movie and think Well great, now I need an entire new wardrobe? You know, when the style was just so good that now you hate everything in your closet?  I remember watching movies like Clueless, Jawbreaker and Pretty Woman in

Big name fashion comes to Marymount U's runway

D.C.'s spring 2017 street style

I floated naked in a dark, enclosed tank for 90 minutes

When Brooks Brinson was living in Texas and competing as a precision shooter, he sought a way to deal with the stress and anxiety. He found a sensory deprivation tank for sale, set it up in his home, and began doing regular floats in the pitch-black tank i

Inside Dupont Underground's fashion show

Do stripes go with graffiti walls?

Tired of under eye circles? Correct and conceal them with these makeup artist tips

Maybe you didn’t get enough zzzzs after a super fun but way too late night with friends. Or you’re oh so lucky to have inherited them from a relative. I’m talking about under eye circles, those pesky brown, blue or purple marks that lead to continuous quer

The chic girl's guide to spring wedding fashion

We all have that one dress, that no matter how fat we feel or how down we are that day, the dress just always works. For some, it’s a staple LBD and for others it’s a mini with a flirty print. Mine is a white dress with a black pattern that makes the illus

7 spring styles to take straight to your next hair appointment

Get those fingers ready to screenshot! We scoured the Internet to find seven trending spring hair styles to show your stylist at your next appointment.1. Color Me Pretty: Bring on the the rose golds, peaches and light pinks this season. Paired with a long

Dogs steal the show at 'Fashion for Paws'

The runway looks couldn't compete with the four-legged models

Maryland's best nail salons by neighborhood

Maryland-- sometimes I feel as if Maryland is forgotten amongst D.C. and Virginia. But maybe that is just because I live in Virginia and work mostly in D.C. Anyway, Maryland this week is for you! We have scoured the nail salons of Maryland to select the sa

Some of D.C.'s boldest fashion comes from Howard University

Pretty sure we weren't this well dressed during our undergrad years.

Get your skin summer ready with the help of some local professionals

I know we just had a snowstorm and bitter cold temps. But back in February, when we experienced the warmest February ever, I starting thinking about wearing cute off-the-shoulder tops, shorts, and even bathing suits, a wave of panic swept over me. My bod

D.C. gets a taste of Parisian glam at the Nour Hammour trunk show

75 guests showed up Saturday morning to sip their mimosas and nibble on steak frites and shrimp summer rolls while shopping the latest collection from Paris-based leather jacket brand Nour Hammour. Designer Nour happens to be a D.C. native herself!

Northern Virginia's best nail salons by neighborhood

Northern Virginia - the place that so many of us call our overpriced home. You may not want to get on 395, 495, 66 or one of the other many traffic jammed highways to get yourself a little nail pampering, which is why we’re rounding up the best hot spots i

Live high on the hog at Watergate’s new spa, Argentta

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to get a $320 facial? After yesterday morning, I can now tell you it feels an awful lot like getting a $180 facial, with the added benefit of foot and arm massages plus top-of-the-line skin renewal products. (Appar

Yes, Bridesmaid Dresses That Aren't Hideous DO exist

Bridesmaids have it good these days!  No more tool and taffeta, bye bye 80s fashion disasters.  Bridesmaid dresses now are less of a uniform, and  more of a party. Brides, we totally get it.  You want your girls to look trendy, yet classic. Stylish, yet so

D.C.'s best nail salons by neighborhood

The District is made up of neighborhoods, like every other city in the world. But when it comes to D.C. neighborhoods, they are all so distinct and special in their own little way. A Washingtonian is always proud to say what 'hood they reside in but may no

Oscars Fashion: The good, the bad and the meh

Photos: Red Carpet Time! Stars arrive in *style* at the Academy Awards

D.C. Fashion Week shakes up Tussauds Wax Museum

I tried microblading to achieve the perfect eyebrow

Like a lot of women in their 20s, I’m suffering the fallout of the thin brow trend of the early to mid 2000s. Since then, I’ve spent countless hours trying to refill my sparse eyebrows, often quietly chanting the mantra “they’re sisters, not twins” to myse

How cleaning your face with oils may just change your beauty regimen

If your facial cleanser leaves your skin feeling tight and dry, especially in this weather, and its unpronounceable list of ingredients gives you pause about what you’re actually putting on your face, then the Oil Cleansing Method (OCM) might be for you. T

LouLou Boutiques now has a box subscription and we tried it...

If you are from Virginia, Maryland, or the District , you have most likely walked past a LouLou Boutique and maybe even shopped in one, but now the local boutique is delivering boxes full of your favorite products right to your door with the LouLou Box. I

Girls Night Out with Kendra Scott

Enter for a chance to win a ticket to our invite-only DC Refined x Kendra Scott Girls Night Out! We'll have champagne and cupcakes and shopping!

Your Valentine's date night style guide

These gorgeous inauguration gowns are going on sale this weekend

If you skipped the inauguration balls this year, now's the time to add something sparkly and decadent to your closet -- at a discounted price!

Trend Alert: So far 2017 is all about Bra Tops, Bellbottoms & Fur

2016 was all about 90's throwback gear: chokers, thrasher tees, crop tops and dark lips.  A different decade is slated to make a comeback in 2017 and it's groovy baby.  70's era flares, over-sized fur everything and bell sleeves.    

We're halfway through our beauty challenge and we still have faces!

We’ve been participating in the January beauty challenge with varying degrees of willingness, but as of publication we’ve made it through five looks. No matter how adeptly (or ineptly) we’ve been applying our new products, we’ve definitely made strides tow

Riley Versa is the reason you'll never need to buy another handbag again

We've all been there, packing for a vacation and not knowing what kind of purse to bring. Will you need a clutch? And if so, should you bring a neutral color to match all your outfits or should you bring your fun bright colored bag? If you are like me, you

The 4 shopping apps you need right now to save some major cash

Whenever I see my mom or sister, the first thing they say to me is, when did you get that? As in, when did I get whatever new article of clothing I am wearing and I always answer with Oh, last week, but it was on sale! I like many other twenty-something-ye

This D.C. salon owner wants you to break up with your makeup routine

D.C. has a reputation for inspiring makeup looks that are more conservative than the incoming administration, but you'd never guess that based on the makeup collection created by Shun Pittman, the owner and founder of Corps d'Elite Salon on U Street.  Pitt

29 winter looks we love from DMV fashion bloggers

Must have beauty products for 2017

Introducing our 2017 beauty challenge

I’m not a big believer in New Year’s resolutions – I love pasta too much to diet and the idea of de-stressing stresses me out. Still, it was tough not to resolve to do something different when I took a look through my makeup bag and realized I haven’t sign

The best beauty tips we received in 2016

Between the staff at DC Refined (there's three of us, FYI), we have probably tried over 10 spa treatments, five different makeup artists, five different hairstylists, and talked to a lot of skin experts over the last nine months -- and all of those experts

Tips from local stylist Shun Pittman on fighting hat hair

As the temperatures drop, it’s tempting to throw a hat on before heading out the door for work. Even if a parka manages to preserve your work (or post-work happy hour) outfit, it’s tough to ignore that awkward dent in your ‘do and limpness that comes with

5 tips for styling a suit from the VP of Suitsupply

This one is for you, gentlemen!You know the feeling of getting lost in a Macy's or Nordstrom looking for all the pieces to put together a suit -- which you are probably shopping for last minute and most likely could care less about any of the additional de

Improve your sewing skills at Attic Treasures and Sew Easy Sewing Studio

Feeling crafty? Attic Treasures and Sew Easy Sewing Studio in Occoquan, VA offers the latest embroidery and sewing machines, fabrics, threads and more to get you inspired for your next sewing project. They offer lifetime lessons with equipment purchases an

Do's and don'ts for festive holiday hair!

Has your social calendar been flooded with holiday party after holiday party? Do you have the perfect LBD to wear to all the parties, but always struggle with how to style your hair? Normally I just opt for up in a bun or down with some curls, but that get

Stuff those stockings with some great mini-gifts

21 ugly Christmas sweaters to get at a Nordstrom store near you!

24 gifts to buy for the wonderful women in your life

Winter gym clothes that are fashionable and functional

Saks luncheon showcases Badgley Mischka gowns perfect for Inauguration

Bucketfeet teams up with local artists for D.C. inspired shoe

Washingtonians! Are your feet ready for some exciting news?! Bucketfeet, the Chicago-based footwear brand which opened their first D.C. brick-and-mortar store this summer will release a limited edition D.C. inspired shoe on Friday, December 9. (Yes, we sai

Santa Claus is coming to town -- Fashion Santa that is!

We've all heard the song and we know the lyrics by heart: He's making a list. He's checking it twice; He's gonna find out who's naughty or nice. Well, for night only, we've got a new Santa in town and he's here to find out who's fashionable and charitable!

We dare you to look at this photographer's portraits and not be moved

As I writer I've always struggled with the concept of A picture is worth a thousand words. Really?? How can 1,000 words be captured in one single image? But all it takes is one soul-piercing photograph and you'll understand; that one photo that feels like

Spotted: The best beards seen on the streets during 'No Shave November'

Carine's Bridal Atelier expands and adds three new designers to collection

Great news for D.C. brides! To mark their 10th anniversary this month, Carine's Bridal Atelier, which caters to the designer-loving bride, decided to nearly triple their space and expand into a new 6,400-square-foot location in Georgetown. Of course, more

Tips on how to perfect the dark lipstick trend this winter

I am far from being a lipstick expert, I actually never wear it, but these new fall lipstick trends had me wishing I knew how to do a little somethin' somethin' to spice up my lipstick game. I am sure there are many other women out there who feel exactly t

Treat yourself to a 'Political Detox Scrub' at The Four Seasons Spa

Can we get real for a minute, guys? November has been ... a month. Between traveling, election craziness and preparing for Thanksgiving, I personally was wiped! So when I read that the Spa at the Four Seasons Hotel was offering something called a Political

Engagement season is coming! Get ready at Silver Spring Jewelry

Thanksgiving is just three days away, and you know what that marks the beginning of…Engagement season.That’s right, it’s officially the time of year to tell that special someone you want to be with them forever and ever. And that’s the easy part. The hard

I tried CoolSculpting and this is what happened...

I like many other women in the world hate my love handles! No matter how hard I work out or how clean I eat, they always seem to stay the same. So when I heard that MBody in Tysons Corner offers CoolSculpting, I figured I'd give it a shot and see what all

These are the 5 most popular non-invasive plastic surgery procedures in D.C.

Want those love handles to disappear or that aging skin to look 10 years younger, but don't have the time to take off of work for an invasive procedure? Dr. Burton Sundin and Dr. Reps Sundin are here to help with their non-surgical practice, MBody: Modern

Drybar founder Alli Webb is in town spilling hair secrets from her new book

Good salons are abundant in D.C. and when women ask me where to go for a good haircut or color, I can rattle off at least five places I would recommend varying in location and/or price. But when you just want a good, solid blowout there's only one name you

7 tips to give your closet and home a fall makeover

Nurtured at an early age by her parents to express herself creatively, Lorra Rivers had an early start in channeling and shaping her blossoming design talents; weaving looms and pottery wheels were her toys of choice.A journey filled with industrial arts a

Last minute Halloween costumes that don't look so last minute

Don't be the person at the Halloween party who looks like they made their costume two hours before showing up. There are plenty of fabulous costumes that can easily be made the day of the party. We did the Pinteresting for you, now just pick one and get to

Simple DIY Halloween costumes for kids

Is it just me or have Halloween costume prices gone through the roof?! DIY costumes are a fun project for parents and kids to work on together, while also saving some money in the process. If you fear even the thought of a DIY project, fear no more! The la

5 Autumnally accented spa treatments for foodies

The leaves are changing color, there’s a crisp chill in the air, and menus are full of fall flavors – from pumpkin and cranberry to cinnamon and ginger. Believe it or not, we’re talking about spa menus. Some of the season’s best treatments have winsome aut

DIY Halloween makeup with products you already have

Halloween makeup doesn't have to be difficult, and you don't have to spend a lot of money on products you don't already have. Whether you want to be a clown, vampire, or like us a Dia de los Muertos Sugar Skull, it can be done with the makeup bag already i

D.C.'s best fall street style

4 places in the DMV to get a golden brown spray tan

Not all of us were blessed with the perfect Kardashian glow year round (ps. they spray tan too) and because of that, we have to find a way to take our ghostly winter legs to a glistening summer tan. This is where spray tanning comes in! It is a safe altern

D.C. bloggers reveal their fall fashion picks for every body

How to rock the streets of D.C. in white after Labor Day

Whoever said you can't wear white after Labor Day obviously didn't know fashion! I am all about white after Labor Day if worn right and so is Skip Schurman, the stylist at South Moon Under. Schurman gave us his top four tips for incorporating white into yo

Watch out Georgetown! Tuckernuck's first brick and mortar store is here

It wasn't too long ago when two college students at the University of Pennslyvania decided they would take on the task of starting their own business. Graduated and ready to take on the retail world, September Rinnier and Madelyn Grayson took jobs at a ret

The best deals we found at the new Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th

Yesterday, we celebrated the grand opening of the District's first Saks Fifth Avenue Off Fifth location., and we couldn't be more thrilled! The 33,000-square-foot storefront located at District Center (corner of 11th and E St NW) is stocked with more than

D.C. does New York Fashion Week

Uncovering some of D.C.'s hottest ink and body art

Here's what 4 D.C. fashion bloggers wear to feel confident

How to help your skin recover from the ravages of summer

Sun, surf and heat -- oh my! The summer sun and heat have destroyed my skin! Sure, I slathered on SPF 50, but when you’re playing outdoors, it’s hard to avoid the rays. And I don’t know about you, but sometimes when I travel, I tend to leave my skin produ

20 D.C. fashion bloggers you should be following on Instagram

Smooches! Here are the Best Lipsticks for Fall

This fall its all about the color BERRY.  Berry lips, berry shoes and berry get-up.  So basically all berry, all day, head to toe!   Click through to see our 10 must-have berry lip shades for this fall (with a few berry-free exceptions).  

Moms need new clothes too! Back to school fashion for the stylish mom

The best (and craziest) looks from Diner en Blanc

Think Blonde Thoughts: Everything you need to know about balayage

Sitting in a stylist's chair discussing my hair has always evoked similar feelings for me as going to the dentist for a routine cleaning after you've missed the last appointment -- I'm terrified. I've had long locks my entire life, but I always know that w

23 stylish white ensembles to wear to Diner en Blanc

Here's where you can buy secondhand designer bags

Shopping on-line for, lets face it ANYTHING designer, can be like a trip down Canal street in New York.  It's hard to tell whats real and whats fake.  One time I literally got pulled into a secret room full of knock-off handbags.  I'd like to say that I wa

7 expert beauty hacks every traveling fashionista needs to know

Packing for a trip can be daunting task. What hair products should you bring? Do you really need a flat iron, blow dryer and a curling iron? What do you do with all those liquids?! Well, fear no more! We've teamed up with Veluxe executive and pro makeup ar

Need a break from life? Head over to the Ritz-Carlton Spa

Let's face it, we rave about living in and around D.C., but we all have those days when the traffic becomes too much, the summer heat and humidity make you feel like you are going to melt and we reach the point of just needing a little break.I had reached