Beauty & Essex

 

Our weekend in NYC was a whirlwind. You already know. I think that's the best part of our friendship. Even though our lives are crazy busy, we always have time for each other.

Scraping by after 2 nights in a row of 3 hours of sleep, we knew we had to get full on glam to survive the evening before us. Upon a friend's recommendation, we made an appearance at Beauty & Essex. After being ushered in, we made our way up the winding staircase to where it was going down. It was completely packed, but we were clearly dressed to impress, for once we had grabbed our drinks, we were offered V.I.P. seating. No complaints here!

The majority of the evening we were our own entertainment as we were becoming delirious with exhaustion. din even claimed that she aided in a nearby couples' soon-to-be-someday "happily ever after". I guess we shall see!

Before heading out, we decided to dance to just one song. I mean, what's a birthday celebration without a dance?! To my surprise, din requested the DJ play 50 Cent "In Da Club". Next thing I know, both she and the DJ are smiling as din starts singing "Go shawty, it's yo birthday!" What followed next was an entire playlist of hits from our highschool years. We clearly weren't the only 30 somethings there because everyone was feelin' the music!

Thanks for making my birthday weekend perfect din! I wouldn't have had it any other way...well...maybe just a bit more sleep!

xo | drédin

dré wears

fur | Vancouver Flea Market

dress | Mossimo

booties | Shiekh

clutch | Just Fab

ring | Lia Sophia

earrings | Forever 21

lip color | Bite lip crayon in Fraise

din wears

fur | Altuzarra for Target

sweater | LOFT

skirt | One Love Clothing

clutch | DSW

booties | Dolce Vita

lip color | Stilla 'Fuschia' 

January 2015 Outtakes

Happy New Year!! Brunch with some of my fav DC Metro Girls!

I began and ended January the same way-- brunch! In fact, at the same restaurant...wearing the same hat. Who knew this look would be my January staple!

On the other coast, dré began the year partying it up with her hubby in celebration of their 9th anniversary. Whether it was fashion, beauty, or lifestyle, here's one thing we learned--

And, boy, did I have to rely on this wit quite a few times this month! Take peek below to revisit all the other fun things we've learned so far this year!

All that glitters really is gold! | Read more

Mani Mondays have been a huge hit with our readers! We're so glad because nail polish is one of the easiest style pick-me-ups. Did you have a favorite?

See the transformation of this diehard fan here!

As you know, today is Super Bowl XLIX! With all the excitement over our home football team-- the reigning NFC Champion Seattle Seahawks-- returning to defend their title, we were quite inspired to show our 12th man spirit! Revisit those accessory, nail, and hair posts to get inspired for the big game today. Can we say Re-Pete?!

Speaking of hair, do you think dré will ever settle on one hairstyle? If you answered "no!", then you are a true code keeper! And aren't we all grateful for it! Hmmm...wonder what style she'll choose next.

Who wore it better? See dré's hair transformations here.

There was more than just beauty and fashion on the blog last month. In fact, our fashionable lifestyles transitioned into interior decorating AND life enhancement.

Hudson and Crane is a new mercantile store in Washington, DC. Super trendy, super affordable, and lovely owners to boot!

Check out this AWESOME new mercantile store in Adam's Morgan, DC | Read more

On Second Thought will save you from making embarrassing text messaging mistakes! | Read more

Have you ever been played for a fool by autocorrect? How about accidentally messaging the wrong contact? Whatever your text messaging horror story is, the new app On Second Thought has got your back! Now that's a new style of communication we can all believe in!

Ending the month w/ new friendships! Simply Susan, Heather Rebecca Wilson, Sol to Soul

It's really hard to believe that January went by that fast. Can you even imagine how this month will feel being that it's only 28 days? Say whaaat?!

Well, don't get caught unprepared! Make sure your lip gloss is poppin' and your wig is tight! Then check back--right here-- for more style inspo!

Thanks for reading!

xo | din

Beach Belle

This week is spring break for my daughter, so I took a trip with my girls and mom to Seaside. The Oregon Coast has beaches quite a bit cooler compared to the beaches I was recently enjoying! Still, the quaint town filled with candy and activities was a perfect mini getaway. 

The fur I'm wearing, was purchased for me by my husband while we were up in Vancouver for fashion week. I'm in love with it! Not to mention, it kept me perfectly bundled in the cool ocean air.

xo | dré 

fur coat | Vancouver Flea Market

heels | Joey