Conscientious Shopping in Georgetown: 10 Opportunities This Season 

December 7, 2022

Looking to make the world a little better over the holidays? Here are 10 opportunities to shop conscientiously and give back to the community this gift-giving season. Happy holidays!   Allbirds , […]

Shop Georgetown: The Holiday Gift Guide


The District proper is open for business. Retail numbers are strong but that doesn’t mean all is whole from the past few difficult years. If you’re in the giving mood, […]

Embodying Black Elegance: Vanilla Beane (1919-2022)

October 27, 2022

Vanilla Beane, known as “D.C.’s Hat Lady,” died October 23 at a Washington, D.C., hospital at the age of 103. While her name alone preceded her, Beane’s life was as […]

Haute & Cool: Fall Fashion Recap—Italian by Design

October 12, 2022

Italian designers have captivated the fall collections with their celebrated and sophisticated modernity. The major fashion houses continue to dig deep into iconic and archival looks that will satiate the […]

Fall Gala Guide: Must-Attend Events and Balls

October 6, 2022

Fall gala season is upon us! Here are the must-attend events, balls and galas from now into early November.  October 2022 Saturday, Oct. 8    The 68th Annual Virginia Fall Races   Gates open at […]

DC Swim Week Bounces Back with Bright and Bold Bikinis

September 8, 2022

DC Swim Week made its Washington return on Friday September 2 after a two-year hiatus. The Hamilton Hotel’s Shuyler Luxury Event Space was a fabulous venue for the runway show […]

Jewelry Theft Case Settled: Victim Was Georgetown Socialite Jacqueline Quillen

August 29, 2022

Well it’s finally over. The accusations, investigations, lawsuits of substantial theft of beloved Georgetown wine connoisseur and socialite Jacquelin Quillen’s jewels, art work and valuable furniture by her live-in romantic […]

Haute & Cool: Sleeping Beauty  

August 17, 2022

Science shows that sleep is essential to the body’s processes. During sleep your body works to support healthy brain function and maintain its physical health. Countless studies demonstrate how sleep […]

Saks Fifth Avenue’s Celebration of Fashion for World Hospice Day

July 14, 2022

On Tuesday July 12, Saks Fifth Avenue Chevy Chase welcomed Hospice of the Chesapeake Foundation for A Celebration of Fashion commemorating World Hospice and Palliative Care Day. This was a […]

The Showstopping Hats of Mae Reeves at Hillwood


Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens have always been the most gracious venue for everything that fashion icon Marjorie Merriweather Post lived and bequeathed to the nation. It was therefore a fitting […]