7.4.15

Happy Independence Day, America! And to all who have served or are currently serving in our military––THANK YOU!

xoxo | drédin

photos | buzzfeed, atlantic-pacific, newsday, fabhousewife, akatasia, kristendukephotography, whowhatwear, theyallhateus, caring.com, kinnks

April 2015 Outtakes

Outtakes | select photos that didn't make a post

The adventures continued here at code name: drédin. April showered us with opportunities to travel, give back, and be creative! Thanks for helping to make April our most successful month yet with your readership.

xoxo | drédin

Revisit April's Outtakes: (pictured above)
Not Foolin' 
The Palace
Don't Be Shy 
Etihad
The Souk
Mani Monday | Hello Hawaii Ya?

 

We Started From Washington...

We started from Washington, now we here! And, boy, was the struggle real...

It should come as no surprise that we were up to the wee hours of the morning finishing our packing. Once complete, we only had a little time for a "quick nap" before dré caught her flight and I caught my bus. Well, attempted to catch my bus anyways. I missed it because I had to shovel my car out of snow and ice! All I kept thinking was: this is what 30 looks like.

After all, we were headed to NYC to celebrate dré's 30th. Aside from the travel struggles that prevented us from reaching each other until just after 6p, we were finally reunited from our respective Washingtons in the unique and cozy section of Manhattan called SoHo. Here we are pictured at Pegu Club in SoHo enjoying a Gin, Gin Mojito. Keeping to tradition we arrived at 3a and closed it down at 4a. As Katy Perry once said, "this is how we do."

We'll be sure to tell you more about our trip and what we wore in upcoming posts. 

Stay tuned...

xo | din

February 2015 Outtakes

Hey code keepers!

Thank you for reading in February! We are so thrilled that our readership continues to rise. You know what we'd also really love? To hear your feedback! Which posts have been your favorite? What do you want to see more of––hair, DIYs, men's style? Share your thoughts in the comments below each post, or leave a comment on Facebook. Either way, we look forward to hearing from you!

One last thing...
We've got a special secret that we've been keeping our lips sealed about, and we finally get to reveal it this week! Eeee! So, stay tuned...

 xoxo | drédin

outtakes pictured: 1.17.15 and Rosy-Go-Round

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

5 Ways to Revitalize Your Hair Game in 2015

A new year means a fresh start, and that includes your hair! Here are 5 posts worth re-viewing to give you inspiration for a fabulous year of creative hair styling. Ladies, the doctor is in!

1. Oil Wonders

Matrix Oil Wonders products are fabulous. After dré introduced them to me, I started using the shampoo, conditioner, controlling oil, and strengthening oil, and it has really made a difference for my coarse, curly hair. Read more.

2) To Chop or Not To Chop?

If you have long hair, you might be thinking "new year, new 'do". But are you ready to commit? My incredibly talented friend shows you how you can get the best of both worlds here.

3) Ready to Rock

Is your hair collar bone length or longer? Take a look at this tutorial on how to frame your face with a braid! Watch now.

4) Show-Stopper

A fashionista knows a good trend when they see one, and this is it! dré shows you how to get Serena van der Woodsen's hairstyle. I can assure you it's Blake Lively approved! 

5) A 5 Day Forecast More Reliable Than The Weatherman

You don't need to doppler to predict that this 5-day hair tutorial will be a success. Ease into your 2015 hair transformation with these tips from our resident doctor, dré!

Which looks are your favorite? I want to know below in the comments!

And, stay tuned for more short hair inspiration coming soon!

xo | din

November Outtakes

above | (din) code: "gratitude" and (dré) eShakti

Ciao, November! At this moment, there are two things running through our minds:

For din, "Cus the players gonna play, play, play, play, play and the haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate....shake it off! Shake it off!"  This weekend of giving thanks was spent with an adorable little girl named Ava. If there was ever a pout on the 3 yr old's face, we shook it off with Taylor Swift's new album. After all, there's no pouting during #weekendwithauntiedindin; that's Wrinkle 101! (Today marked 8 days til din's 30th, so that's wisdom talking.)

Now, for dré, packing (yup, another move!) and tomorrow's meeting for an upcoming collaboration (more details to come!) occupy the mind. Thank goodness the weather from the Pass (snow..what?!) stayed put. Let's keep the cold to Cabin 28 as much as possible, shall we? Unless of course you used "codedredin10" to get yourself fabulous new outerwear. In that case, scooting from new home to fashion industry meetings looking chic is encouraged!

Men, looking for some encouragement as well? Don't look further than din's post on blogger sensation IAMGALLA (then visit past posts for inspiration here and here). We all need a little inspo For The Holidays, don't we? Speaking of inspo, did you know that "the buzz" is run by a stat counter to highlight the highest three posts? Did your favorite make "the buzz" this month?

above | (din) Cabin 28 and (dré) Blankets For Everyone

As the clock approaches midnight, join us in saying,

xo | drédin

September Outtakes

Is it really the end of September? It feels too early to be sharing our outtakes, but the calendar isn't lying (we double checked!). From back to school to fashion week, there was a lot to keep us busy. Take a look...

It's comforting to know that when times get hard, all it takes is a badass outfit and some glitter to turn things around. We're learning to become our own rock stars, our own motivators; because that's what it takes to move past set backs and disappointments to reach our goals. 

September came through like a whirlwind. Even through our reluctance to Autumn (we love summer), we've been lucky to still have warm weather to help us cozy up to those fall vibes. That, and every fashionista's favorite... Fashion Week! The Spring 2015 collections in NY, Vancouver, and Milan thus far have been fun to follow. Crazy, though, how the rapidly growing Vancouver Fashion Week was stealing focus from the more renowned runways. What's more? All you codekeepers got a backstage pass. You can thank dré for that!

Now, here we are entering into October and looking forward to our layers and boots, as well as branding partnerships. (We're excited about this. More details to come!) So, you see, truly it's not where the sidewalk ends, but the effort to direct that next step toward a re-energized beginning. The leaves are turning, follow us as we begin anew.

xo | drédin

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