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!

What Washingtonians Wear: 5 trends to keep wearing in 2018

From normcore to short necklaces, here's what to keep in your closet

What Washingtonians Wear: The best dressed of 2017

Can we finally put to bed the outdated logic that D.C. has no style?!

17 fashion & beauty trends from 2017

Here are 17 of 2017's top fashion & beauty trends!

9 outfits from local boutiques to rock this New Year's Eve

From sparkling dresses and sparkling wine, to popping bottles and popping colors, we are once again getting ready to sing, dance, drink and eat while watching that glittery ball drop in Times Square. 2018, we are so ready for you!But, the big question is.

Gift Guide: 16 stocking stuffers that are anything but boring

VIDEO: Glam up your hair this holiday season with these festive styles

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Gift Guide: 24 adorable desk accessories to spruce up any cubicle

Have a co-worker who is obsessed with bedazzling their office space? We've got 24 gifts sure to make them feel appreciated!

This Alexandria pop-up has the best gifts for people who are impossible to shop for

We all have that friend who has everything.

Tricks of the trade you should seriously know before you buy a diamond

Most people assume that the most flawless diamond their money can buy is the best choice, but thinking a little more strategically can get you way more bang for your buck.If you’re considering popping the question this holiday season or just looking to buy

Everyone deserves holiday PJs! Here are the 12 cutest we could find

Holiday pjs are the best pjs.

The ugliest Christmas sweaters you can buy in D.C. right now

'Tis the season to desperately hunt around for something to wear to an ugly Christmas sweater party

The 9 best beauty stocking stuffers for under $20

We tried everything on this list ourselves.

What Washingtonians Wear: The best looks we saw in November

It's definitely flannel season

Pantone picks deep purple 'Ultra Violet' as color of year

What we have here in 2017 is a heap of chaos and disruption. What we need in 2018? The Pantone Color Institute thinks whatever that might be will come in the deep purple hue of Ultra Violet, its color of the year revealed Thursday.The color wasn't chosen b

No Shave November brings beards back to D.C.

Because who doesn't love a good beard!

39 cold-weather outfits we are loving from local fashion bloggers

We turned to our eternal style muses to get some inspiration on how to stay chic while we ride out the cold.

Holiday Gift Guide: What to get the ladies in your life

9 of the best locally-run Etsy stores for the holidays

Want to hear something scary? Christmas is less than 40 days away! To a procrastinator like me, that is a terrifyingly few number of days to get my ish in order for the holidays. The house needs to be decorated, family schedules need to be coordinated, and

There's a new place in Georgetown for men to grab some undies

Growing up in Fredericksburg, Va. Nathan Lacey always had an appreciation for fashion. But, instead of pursuing his love for menswear, Lacey went on to college at the University of Virginia before getting his law degree at Georgetown. That is not what we w

What Washingtonians Wear: The best looks we saw in October 2017

How to find the perfect suit – and give back – at the same time

Davelle Clothiers is hosting its 21st annual Trade-In Event, an opportunity stylish do-gooders in and around the District will not want to miss. Here’s the scoop on the event and a few reasons why it’s a no-brainer for those dedicated to the art of persona

A Gold Cup hat judge's guide to slaying the competition

Last year I was asked to be a celebrity hat judge for the Virginia Gold Cup and I still can't wrap my head around why anyone would ask for my expertise around hats. Aside from the requisite knit beanies everyone in D.C. seems to have, I own exactly one bas

We ordered three items under $30 from Amazon Fashion. It wasn't pretty

Amazon is known for its wide range of offerings, fast shipping, and cheap prices, but recently we've been hearing a lot about Amazon Fashion. We have ordered everything off Amazon - from toilet paper to a food scale, but never clothing, so we decided to gi