Blossom

Only a couple weeks left before these blooms bid their adieu.
Every time I walk through, I'll sit in awestruck wonder until they do.
Gosh, I'm a lucky girl.

Have a beautiful day!

xo | din

earrings | Express

lip color | Pink Nouveau by MAC

dress | Indulge

rings | Top Shop and Urban Outfitters

tulips & cherry blossoms | a gift

Statuesque

Two of my friends from WA are visiting so we took a couple hours to walk around the National Mall. Per usj, swarms of people were also out and about (some local, some tourist). Among the black, white, and concrete buildings, there stood this giant mass. This is how I captured it. 

What are your favorite art sculptures in DC?

xo | din

shades| Aldo
earrings | find in Eastern Market
ring | Topshop
blazer | H&M
sleeveless blouse | Trouvé
skinny jeans | The LOFT
boots | Fergalicious
manicure | OPI Push and Shove

sculpture | Alexander Calder, Tom's, 1974

The Constitution in Black & White

Every corner of the world has a message, a history. In the capital of the United States, this couldn't be more true. The Constitution may be read in black and white, but the hearts it serves beat in every color of the rainbow. 

Something is always stirring in Washington, DC-- a thought, an idea. Potential awaits in the wings waiting for its moment to emerge.

xo | din 

shades | Aldo
blouse | Trouvé
blazer | H&M
jeans | The LOFT
clutch | Mystique
boots | Fergalicious

location (columns) | United States National Archives

It's Time To Dance

[ took this shot in Steve Madden store to get the green light from the husband! ]

Last week when I was in D.C., I went with din to pick up lipstick from MAC at Nordstrom. As we were walking through the mall to catch the metro, these neon shoes caught my eye. That's an understatement. They stopped me in my tracks! Just like din, I also needed to shake things up and a little retail therapy was just the answer!

Since then, I have been waiting for the perfect occasion to bust out my hot new dancin' shoes, and tonight is the night. I'm on my way to my friend's wedding and we're going to celebrate the night away!

 XOXO dré

sweater | Forever21
bandeau | Victoria's Secret
skirt | Victoria's Secret
shoes | Steve Madden

[ On the Run ]

It's been so go go go for me these days! Here's a few things that are keeping me going:

1) Tunes! Soooo, I just found out about Ariana Grande-- Disney Queen, but very talented!

2) Coffee! Let's be honest. One could not do life without it.

3) Friends! I've started a few groups (Fellowship Cafe & Friday Night Lights) at my church and I'm looking forward to meeting new people! 

I'll be sure to update you on my upcoming events and the fashion that comes with it soon. What's keeping you going these days?

xo | din

shirt dress | H & M
skinny jeans | Paris Blues
bag | JustFab
heels | Stuart Weitzman

Seattle Times

I'm not kidding you when I tell you that the lack of sunshine in Seattle was a huge factor as to why I moved. Last summer in DC was absolutely steaming hot-- and I loved it! I wouldn't doubt it if I was the only one who didn't complain.

But look! This summer is a completely different story! I beg, I plead! Where is the sun!? 

Much to my dismay it's in WA. Do me a favor, dears, please return it back to me! Anoraks, umbrellas, and high heels to fend off the rain and puddles is not what I waited through a cold winter for. (Oh, and please hurry!)

anorak & screen tee | Forever 21
distresed jeans | Almost Famous
heels | MRKT

xo | din

Independence Day

O, beautiful for spacious skies
For amber waves of grain
For purple mountain majesties
Above the fruited plain......

When I think of my beautiful country, I don't have to think much further than the little town I grew up in. A high desert with all four seasons, and agriculture like you wouldn't believe! Cheers to being an American today! If you have a Harley, ride it! And have some apple pie ;-)

America! America! 

God shed His grace on thee

And crown thy good with brotherhood

From sea to shining 

DC......

Missed are the days of apple orchards and blazin' Summer heat. Still, what better way to celebrate your country's independence than in its Capitol? Cheers to all my fellow citizens of this great land, and a humble thank you to all those who have served allowing us this day of celebration!

And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!

[ dré wears  ]
top | H&M
skirt | Forever21
heels | Steve Madden
patriotic manicure | OPI Red My Fortune Cookie & Yoga-Ta Get This Blue, Revlon White On White

[ din wears ]
motorcycle jacket | JouJou
bikini top | Mossimo
ankle pants | Forever21
heels | Stuart Weitzman


xoxo drédin

[ Vibrancy ]

Welcome to the world of living powerfully. Through your closet that is! I introduce to you the new venture from Rebecca Recant: Wardrobe Vibrancy.

Rebecca Recant - Wardrobe Vibrancy

As a stylist, I know how important it is for a client to feel confident in what they put on. When we leave our homes each day, our schedules demand us to focus on the task at hand, not whether or not the seam in our skirt will last through lunch. [ Women of DC, can I get an amen!? ]

Becca is a stylist and a DC professional who is known for bringing her chic, feminine attire into the office. Through Wardrobe Vibrancy, Becca has taken her styling credits to the next level by not only offer styling tips, but showing clients how to relate powerfully to their wardrobe so that everyday they feel inspired, powerful, and beautiful when they head out the door.

"I want to support you in being who you are through the clothes you put on every day!"

There's no denying that sometimes we put our wardrobe woes to the back of our minds ("Too busy"..."No shopping funds"..."I hate the mall!"), and the reality is that our wardrobes are a part of our demeanor and occurring to ourselves and others. [ FLOTUS isn't in sweats for a reason, y'all! ] Becca knows her clients are up to big things in life, and Wardrobe Vibrancy is there to support that ambition.

Intrigued by Becca's concept, I decided to do an impromptu test on her:

"Becca, if you had 10 seconds to put an outfit together, what would you pick?"

Without hesitation, Becca put the outfit [ above ] together meanwhile explaining why she chose those pieces and what they meant for her. Now that's powerful.

xo | din



Contact Becca about transforming how you relate to your wardrobe at rebecca.recant@gmail.com.