What Washingtonians Wear: The best looks we saw in May

10 beauty hacks and money-saving secrets for your skincare routine

Can you be a beauty junkie on a budget? Absolutely. Just incorporate these insider tips and wallet-friendly products and you’ll have more coin for summer fun. Make your own Vitamin C serumVitamin C, also called ascorbic acid, is a magical ingredient for skin: it’s full of antioxidants, boosts collagen production and can even reverse the effects of sun damage. If you haven’t already added a Vitamin C serum to your regimen, now’s the time.

The best and craziest looks from Preakness 2019

Fashion takes center stage at City Center for a great cause

The craziest hats we saw at Gold Cup this year

The best and most insane looks at Gold Cup this year

What Washingtonians Wear: The most interesting looks we spotted around town this month

30 of the most memorable WHCA Dinner fashions

What Washingtonians Wear: The best looks we saw on Instagram in March

Donate your clothes to one of these 4 local organizations

Have Marie Kondo and the approaching beautiful weather inspired you to start tackling your spring cleaning? It's the perfect time to clean out your closet and refresh your space. But don't just throw out your clothes -- use this time to do double the good by donating your gently used clothing to one of these local D. C. organizations. You'll not only be re-purposing items you don't use, but you'll be helping out your neighbors and your community.

Photos: Rock your St. Patrick's Day, without looking like a leprechaun

What Washingtonians Wear: The best looks we spotted on Instagram in February

5 facial products to save from your Marie Kondo-ing

Ok, I have to admit that my headline is a bit misleading here as I haven't actually done any Marie Kondo-ing in my own household. The idea of narrowing down my over crowded beauty products bin simply does not bring me joy. But, if I was to be a good little organizer, these are the five face products (all purchased locally) that bring me joy day in and day out, and would absolutely be worth saving from any theoretical cleanse.

CBD massages are the latest way to tap into the cannabidiol craze

When my mom started talking about trying CBD for pain relief, that was about the time I realized this trend had officially gone mainstream. Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a compound found in the cannabis plant, and has been shown in studies to work as an anti-inflammatory—but without that pesky psychoactive effect (or high) of THC. Fans have also said it helps with stress, depression, insomnia and even acne.

How 19 D.C. fashion bloggers are navigating winter with style

ModCloth is having an amazing sample sale in D.C.

21 examples that show snow gear CAN be trendy

D.C.'s celebrity makeup guru predicts what we'll see on the Golden Globes red carpet

Erwin Gomez has worked with celebrities like Jennifer Garner, Tina Fey, America Ferrera and more, but he co-owns KARMA, a beauty lounge with locations in D. C. and Potomac. Still, Hollywood is on his mind ahead of the 76th annual Golden Globe Awards, which airs this Sunday at 8:00 p. m. EST. Whether or not you're invested in who wins, the most eye-catching part of awards season is the red carpet.

What Washingtonians Wear: The best dressed of 2018

We can't wait to see what you come up with next year!

Here's what to wear to that New Year's Eve party

Everything you need to know about getting a DevaCut in D.C.

If you have curly hair, you have probably dealt with the feeling of regret that follows a haircut. Your ringlets are suddenly too short, too frizzy, uneven, or they just don’t look or feel right. It can take weeks or months to feel like your hair is back to its true self. As a result, you put off getting your haircut as long as humanly possible. I’ve been there, and so have almost all of us fellow curly-haired gals. Thankfully, it doesn’t have to be that way.

Marla Beck's 5 expert holiday hostessing tips

Rent The Runway's sample sale is here and we're ready to buy everything

Rachel Mulcahy of Ivy Wild answers your clean beauty questions

Yesterday, we gave you a little insight into the new clean beauty boutique in D. C. , Ivy Wild, founded by Rachel Mulcahy. Today, we are picking Mulcahy’s brain about clean beauty and some of the best brands on the market. For someone who’s not familiar with the category of clean beauty, how would you explain it? The FDA in the U. S.

Ivy Wild should be on everyone's must-shop list this holiday season

When I first started exploring the world of clean beauty in the mid-2000s, the category was relegated to a single aisle in health food stores. Even there, many of the products were rudimentary at best, and paled in comparison to traditional brands. I struggled with cakey foundation, smudgy mascara and lip color that wouldn’t last beyond the day’s first cup of coffee.

D.C.'s new Brown Beauty Co-op is embracing all shades of gorgeous

The Brown Beauty Co-op opens in Dupont Circle on December 8.

What Washingtonians Wear: 18 D.C. fashion bloggers show off how to rock a winter look

Rent the Runway is hosting a sample sale in D.C.

Get your calendars out my little fashionistas, because this is an event you cannot afford to miss! For the first time since 2016, Rent the Runway is bringing its popular sample sale back to the District for 11 days! We're talking designer duds from brands like ML Monique Lhuillier, Diane Von Furstenberg, Badgley Mischka, Kate Spade New York and Derek Lam 10 Crosby. And at 90 percent off, that is basically like getting free clothes!

Holiday Gift Guide: 12 stunners for beauty buffs and fashionistas

Get your credit cards ready!

Where you can shop local on Small Business Saturday

We are so excited for Thanksgiving and all the fixins next week! But once the the turkey has been eaten and the football games have been watched, our attention shifts pretty quickly to holiday shopping. While Black Friday and Cyber Monday are buzzed about because of the incredible deals you can score on the season's hottest items, there's another unofficial shopping holiday sandwiched right there in the middle that we are much more excited about.

From essays and late-night studying to blouses and blazers with LOFT

More than 100 female recipients of the Georgetown Scholarship Program came out to the 8th annual LOFT Styling Workshop for personal styling advice and a shopping spree. For the last eight years, the program has given young adults entering the workforce new professional wardrobes to make the transition from college to the professional world a bit easier.

LOFT gives Georgetown seniors the chance to shop for a good cause

What Washingtonians Wear: The best looks we spotted in October

36 pets who totally ROCKED Halloween this year

Only 364 days until we can do it again!

Little girl who was entranced by Michelle Obama's portrait dresses like her for Halloween

You may rememberParker Curry, a little girl whose adoration of Michelle Obama's portrait at the National Portrait Gallery went viral in March. And while we all know children's obsessions change minute-to-minute, it is months later and Parker still so loves the former first lady that she dressed as her for Halloween. Specifically, the version of her that appears in the painting.

The best fall looks from D.C.'s fashion bloggers

We're inspired to layer, layer and layer some more!

How Amtrak is upcycling leather seats into luxury handbags

From sit-on to carry-on: Amtrak's upcycled leather

Everything you need to know about microneedling

These past couple of months have been rough for my skin. I started to break out worse than I ever have, even as a teenager. After trying countless creams, face washes and anything I could find in the drug store, I started getting facials regularly and ultimately went on medication, per my dermatologist. That combination has worked wonders -- my skin has cleared up and looks the healthiest it's ever been.

The coolest and wildest outfits of All Things Go music festival

What Washingtonians Wear: The most interesting looks we spotted in September 2018

September was hot and wet, but fashion-forward Washingtonians didn't let that stop them from stepping out in style

The chic girl's guide to fall wedding fashion

Pumpkin spice lattes are being served, which means fall is here, even if the humidity says otherwise! Even if you hate pumpkin spice lattes (right there with you, my friends), you can love what they represent: sweater weather, autumn foliage and the orange/cranberry hues that follow. This change in season also means its time to reevaluate our wedding fashion strategies. The spaghetti strap floral dress isn't going to cut it for fall! We hit up a few of our favorite D. C.

The District of Fashion runway show brings style and glitz to D.C.

We're obsessed with the jumpsuit.

What Washingtonians Wear: The best looks and trends we spotted in August 2018

The guys really brought their A-game this month

Change your hair, get a killer selfie and benefit charity at this Tyson's Corner Pop-Up

It's only open until Monday

The best and most wild looks of Dîner en Blanc

Miss DC prepares to compete in Miss America

Miss DC is preparing to travel to Atlantic City to compete in the Miss America competition in September.Allison Farris says she's been preparing everyday by keeping up with current events and practicing the piano. Everything is going good. I have about a w

ModCloth opens a brick and mortar Fitshop in D.C.

Shop the beloved online retailer IRL!

Canada's Roots opens D.C. and Pentagon City doors with style and savings

A new brand in outdoor andathleisure fashion has arrived to Washington, D.C. Roots, a Canadian-made clothing and leather company opened its doors yesterday on Georgetown's M Street and today inside the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City.As you might recall,

How five of D.C.'s most fashionable people look so good during the humid summers

DC model becomes the first woman with double mastectomy to model in Sports Illustrated

A brave beauty queen who had both of her breasts removed to increase her chances of surviving is proudly modeling in a bathing suit for a life-long dream of being featured in Sports Illustrated.Though, the hard work is not over.Miss D.C., Allyn Rose,under

5 apps you can use to sell your clothes

Do you have clothes and accessories that you just never seem to wear? You can turn that wasted space in your closet into cash, while your clothes get a second life in someone else's wardrobe. It's a win-win! Here are some popular apps to sell and buy cloth

Our top picks from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is in full swing, so we've rounded up some of our fav must have items.

3 hot trends from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

Every July, Christmas comes early for fashion-forward shoppers who love rocking the latest looks - and scoring some sweet deals at the same time.We asked Shannon Schafer, Senior Fashion Director for Nordstrom, what makes the annual Nordstrom Anniversary S

Here's where you can get Bryce Harper's DC headband

Bryce Harper stole the show at the Home Run Derby Monday, both with his heroic performance and slick fashion sense.Harper further endeared himself to the hometown fans in the Nation's Capital by sporting a headband styled after the D.C. flag. The Washingt

What Washingtonians Wear: The most interesting looks we saw in June 2018

June was crushingly hot, rainy and humid, but Washingtonians stepped up their fashion game.

Women-owned boutiques in the DMV worth knowing (part three)

D.C. women have so many options when it comes to retail, and many of the best shops are owned by local female entrepreneurs. To help those who are searching for new and unique fashions, who also want to support local women, we profiled six female-owned bou

3 sunglasses trends you need to know for summer

When the warm weather rolls around, it’s only natural that you’d want to spend as much time as possible outside. But, being in the sun means exposing yourself to harmful UV rays.According to The Vision Council, 75 percent of Americans are concerned about U

The best looks we spotted at Pride this year

let's talk about glitter, okay?

Women-owned boutiques in the DMV worth knowing (part two)

D.C. women have so many options when it comes to retail, and many of the best shops are owned by local female entrepreneurs.To help those who are searching for new and unique fashions, who also want to support local women, we are profiling six female-owne

12 essential fashions for animal lovers

These fashions are for the true animal lovers of the world!

What Washingtonians Wear: The most interesting looks we spotted in May 2018

The weather was challenging, but Washingtonians still managed to show off some cool duds this month.

Women-owned boutiques in the DMV worth knowing (part one)

Women in Washington, D.C. have so many options when it comes to retail. Typically, the shopping destinations one thinks of in the area include Friendship Heights, CityCenterDC and the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City but there are far more worth consideri

5 makeup artists predict Meghan Markle's Royal Wedding look

With less than 72 hours to go until one of the biggest social events of the season, Royal Wedding madness has officially descended upon the District! And whether you plan to revel in the royal couple's royal joy from the comfort of your own couch, or you'r

15 ways to accessorize your Apple Watch

It seems like EVERYONE has an Apple Watch in D.C. now. To be honest, I think it's because we're all a bunch of Type A personalities who like to keep everything organized and calculated. I guarantee that I check how many calories I've burned so far on any g

Report: Meghan Markle’s wedding dress costs 3 times the average American’s salary

Meghan Markle’s wedding dress costs more than most Americans make in years.According to the Daily Mail, Markle’s dress costs about $135,000, or 100,000 pounds. Comparatively, the average American worker earns $44,564 per yearand the average American weddi

Designer Naeem Khan graces D.C. with his fashionable presence

This year’s Marymount University Designer of the Year recipient, Naeem Khan, says he did not study fashion, he lived it. Growing up in Mumbai, his family was in the textile business, so he was surrounded by art, culture, color and materials. But it wasn't

34 Under 34: Nominate a rising star in the fashion and/or beauty industries

Attention rising stars in the fashion and beauty communities, DC Refined needs you! If you know an individual between the ages of 18-34 who deserves to be featured as a rising star in the fashion and/or beauty world, nominate a friend (or yourself) today!

The coolest hats we saw at Gold Cup

Is FabFitFun really worth all the hype?

Khloe Kardashian, Rachel Zoe, Amber Rose and basically anyone that was ever on the show the Bachelor/Bachelorette. All these 'celebs' have one at least one thing in common: they all have endorsedFabFitFun.You know, those subscription boxes full of good

The best and most extra outfits we saw at Gold Cup

Some were just impossible to ignore

Dogs take the catwalk at Fashion for Paws

Adoptable dogs got their time on the runway too!

These extreme cut-out jeans are causing a big stir online

Jeans can come in all colors and styles. High rise, skinny, mom jeans, boyfriend, straight leg, low rise, etc. The list could go on and on, but the most controversial style is that of the cut-out jean.Many say it is ridiculous to pay for someone else to c

Marymount University students slay the runway at their annual fashion showcase

We can't believe how talented they are

What Washingtonians Wear: The most interesting looks we saw in April

The best and worst dressed of the 2018 White House Correspondents' Dinner

We tried a facial claiming to be boot camp for your face

You can go to yoga, barre and spin all you want, but the hardest muscles to work out are probably the ones in your face. Fortunately, there’s a new facial on the market that claims to be boot camp for your face.The NUFace Facial Toning Treatment, which is

These two shoe brands can help you reduce your carbon footprint

With Earth Day just around the corner, if you’re looking to quite literally reduce your carbon footprint, you should know about these two companies that are thinking outside the shoebox with unique materials used to create groundbreaking footwear.Rothy’sAs

What D.C.'s fashion bloggers are wearing this spring

Hopefully warmer days are ahead of us, but here are some looks we're looking forward to trying out.

Spring Fashion: Go BOLD or go home!

What Washingtonians Wear: The most interesting looks we saw in March

We tried an anti-aging collagen drink for 30 days and here's what happened

Collagen seems to be the buzz word on every skincare and nutrition product these days, so when I heard that a popular drink from the UK was gaining traction in the US, I wanted to give it a try!Skinade is a peach and mangosteen flavored anti-aging collagen

11 swimsuits we are LOVING right now

Swimsuit season is right around the corner! Here are our 11 favorite suits we've seen this season.

Best Dressed: The most intriguing fashion from the Cherry Blossom Pink Tie Party

Metro opens pop-up shop with branded clothing, bags and more

Metro announced they are opening a Metro brand pop-up retail shop at Metro Center's 12th and F streets entrance. Metro opens pop-up shop with branded clothing, bags and more! (Courtesy of Metro) The Grand Opening will start Wednesday at

23 looks we loved from the 2018 Academy Awards

12 looks we hated from the 2018 Academy Awards

Is it wrong if I say the NO fashion moments of any awards show are always my favorite? Here are 12 that had me SMDH last night.

Watch as the stars arrive in style at the 2018 Academy Awards

What Washingtonians Wear: The New York Fashion Week edition

Bubbles meet baubles during our girl's night out with Kendra Scott

We had a blast hanging out with our fans.

Kyrgies are the perfect socially responsible gift for your woke friend

I stick my sweaty feet into a pair of wool slippers after yoga and I don’t feel a slight sense of guilt for not having socks on; that’s because I know this is exactly whatKyrgies are made for.Haven't heard of Kyrgies? Well, let us fill you in on the tren

5 exfoliators to keep your face from looking like an alligator this winter

Let’s face it: winter wreaks havoc on our skin, leaving it dry, itchy, flaky and in desperate need of some relief. While you may be more apt to just pile on extra moisturizer, that’s not always the answer. “Exfoliation is key because it helps unclog pores

Coming Soon! South Moon Under to open in Georgetown

Wisconsin Avenue, NW will be getting a new tenant coming this March. South Moon Under, the fashion retailer will open its first Washington, D.C.-proper location, marking a significant milestone in the brand's 50-year-old history.The company’s 29th store w

What Washingtonians Wear: The best looks we saw in January

It wasn't all parkas and scarves this month

How to style those white booties you just had to own

From '20s flapper to '90s plaid, all the decades’ trends eventually come back around. Right now we are seeing a resurgence of the white go-go boot.You have probably seen the cute booties in magazines, on celebrities or in your favorite fashion blogs. Maybe

The 5 Amazon Prime products that will save your skin from winter

If you could measure my skin's dryness on any given day, it usually hovers between lizard-like and Sahara Desert-esque. This bomb cyclone and brutally cold weather definitely isn't helping matters, but I have a minor arsenal of products that have kept my

Photos: 2017 was the year of the oddest eyebrow trends...

Remember waaaayyyy back in the 90s and early 2000s when the tiny, thin brow was in? As the years go by, brows become a more and more essential part of the beauty routine - and the thicker the better!