Spring Forward
By Kate Bennett April 10, 2013
Black and white. Florals. Bold prints. Muted pastels. Fourteen of Washington’s most influential and style-conscious fashion bloggers model these and other looks of the season. more
Spring Forward: Lauren Wynns, Van Bloys, and Casie Mace
By Kate Bennett April 9, 2013
Lauren Wynns and Van Bloys Necessary and Proper Blogging since: 2011. Bloys’s personal aesthetic: “Mid-Atlantic prep meets polished, city-dwelling gentleman.” Currently in Wynns’s closet: Silk dress shorts and rompers. His favorite spring trends: Floral-print ties, chambray dress shirts. Her... more
Spring Forward: Kara Manos
By Kate Bennett April 9, 2013
Blog: Politics of Pretty Blogging since: 2012. Currently in my closet:“Bright-colored blazers, lots of prints. I’m also wearing a lot of colored eyeliner.” Style credo: “My New Year’s resolution was to not pay full price for any piece of clothing.... more
Spring Forward: Carla Cabrera
By Kate Bennett April 9, 2013
Blog: The President Wears Prada Blogging since: 2008. Currently in my closet:“I’m in a white/pastel/neutrals phase.” Personal aesthetic:“Irreconcilable mix of whimsy, darkness, and sexiness.” Day job: Scientist. White silk dress, Cabrera’s own. Reversible Napa-leather belt with gold initial, $76 at... more
Spring Forward: Krystin Hargrove and Morgan West
By Kate Bennett April 9, 2013
Krystin Hargrove Blog: Be Loud Be You Blogging since: 2011. Currently in my closet: “A lot of varying textures together. I love the depth it creates.” Style credo: “Wear what you want!” Favorite spring trend: Print on print. Day... more
Spring Forward: Grant Harris
By Kate Bennett April 9, 2013
Blog: Image Granted Blogging since: 2009. Currently in my closet: “Single- and double-breasted sport coats, high-waisted trousers, loafers and Chelsea boots, ascots and scarves, lapel pins and flowers.” Style credo: “I don’t buy anything new unless it’s already old.” Double-breasted... more
Spring Forward: Caitlin Moran
By Kate Bennett April 9, 2013
Blog: Style Within Reach Blogging since: 2009. Favorite spring trends: “Cropped, ankle-length denim, full skirts, pastels, mini-block heels.” Personal aesthetic: “Feminine with a twist.” Day job: Editorial director at Glitter Guide, a lifestyle website. Nha Khanh high/low ruffle-hem dress, $495... more
Spring Forward: E, Cheralee Lyle, and Alina Gonzalez
By Kate Bennett April 9, 2013
E District of Chic Blogging since: 2008. Favorite spring trends: Kitten heels and structured skirts. Style credo: “Never say never to a trend—you might be wearing it in two months.” Pinstripe gown by Katie Ermilio, $2,885; similar styles at barneys.com.... more
Spring Forward: Nifesimi Oluwole
By Kate Bennett April 9, 2013
Blog: Skinny Hipster Blogging since: 2006. Currently in my closet: “Bold colors, prints, anything inspired by my Nigerian roots.” Style credo: “Be yourself.” Favorite spring trend: “Black-and-white combinations—who would have thought these would be ‘it’ for a season like... more
Spring Forward: Kate Greene
By Kate Bennett April 9, 2013
Blog: Style Licks blog on Brightest Young Things Blogging since: 2011. Personal aesthetic: “I lean toward a feminine, minimalist look, with organic hues—cream, soft pink—and printed florals.” Favorite spring trend: “I am in love with kitten heels.” “Belinda” silk-organza blazer... more
Alone in the Garden, a Daughter Discovers Peace
By Kyoko Mori April 8, 2013
Some people, like some flowers, are happiest in solitude. It took me a long time to realize I was one of them. more
In Home Design, It’s Easier to Be Green
By Jennifer Sergent April 5, 2013
Energy-efficient materials such as spray-foam insulation and low-flow faucets are becoming standard in renovated and new houses—and saving homeowners money. more
Green Builders and Architects Around Washington
By Jennifer Sergent April 5, 2013
While evolving codes are making builders and architects go green to a certain extent, several are going above and beyond what is required. more
First Person: A Child’s Odd Request for the Tooth Fairy
By James Rosen April 5, 2013
Don't take the tooth, but leave the cash. more
What Made Me: DC Police Chief Cathy Lanier
By Luke Mullins April 3, 2013
DC’s police chief on being a teen mom, not making excuses, and what she does that drives her colleagues crazy. more
Favorite Things: The Red Hen’s Sebastian Zutant and Lauren Winter
By Anna Spiegel April 2, 2013
We caught up with them at Boundary Stone and talked cocktails, candy, and other indulgences. more
Washington Nationals Opening Day: Play Ball!
By Carl Cannon April 1, 2013
With their showstopping plays and goofy antics, the Nationals may be the one thing that can unite this divided town. Here’s hoping they can recapture last year’s magic. more
From the Archives: Is DC Becoming the Gay Capital of America?
By Larry Van Dyne March 29, 2013
With the Supreme Court hearing arguments this week about the future of Prop 8 and DOMA, read about how DC’s gay scene was shaping the nation's capital in 1980. more
What I’ve Learned: Politics & Prose’s Barbara Meade
By John Wilwol March 28, 2013
The bookstore’s former co-owner on reading, why women make better bosses, and Jane Fonda’s dog. more
Behind the Scenes: Inside the Washington National Opera's Costume Studio Workroom
By Carol Ross Joynt March 28, 2013
See what goes down at the WNO studios in Takoma Park. more
A King With No Country
By Ariel Sabar March 27, 2013
He ruled Rwanda for just nine months before fleeing a revolt and has spent the last half century in exile, powerless to stop the violence that ripped through his country. Now 76 and living on public assistance in Virginia, Kigeli V Ndahindurwa longs to return to the throne—but only if his people want him back. more
Secret Service Prostitution Scandal: One Year Later
By Shane Harris March 25, 2013
One year ago, a prostitution scandal rocked the elite secret service and embarrassed the White House. Was that wild night in Cartagena a one-time incident or part of a pattern of agents behaving badly?
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The Making of a Mascot: Georgetown's JJ the Bulldog (Video)
By Kris Coronado March 22, 2013
With Georgetown’s bulldog retiring, a new pup is training to replace him. Here’s how it’s going. more
Luxury Home Sales: What $7.6 Million Buys
March 21, 2013
Developer Herb Miller cashes out in Georgetown—plus other big-ticket deals around Washington. more
Georgetown's JJ the Bulldog (Video)
By Melissa Romero, Colin Daileda March 19, 2013
With Georgetown's bulldog retiring, a new pup is training to replace him. Here's how it's going. more
April 2013 Contents: Best Places to Live
March 19, 2013
Volume 48, Number 7 Cover Story Seller's Market Prices are up, homes are selling fast, and in some sought-after neighborhoods, bidding wars and escalation clauses are back. We talked to experts about the housing rebound. Plus—stories from recent homebuyers,... more
First Person: I’m Sorry, Aunt Eleanor
By Sophy Burnham March 14, 2013
She was from another era, and I was young and modern. When she took a chance and entered my world, the social graces failed me. more
20 Tips for Organizing a Home Office
By Alexandra Robbins March 13, 2013
Ready to tackle your own office? Professional organizers have plenty of suggestions to help you sort your stuff. more
Drowning In Paper? How to Organize a Home Office
By Alexandra Robbins March 13, 2013
The ideal home office is both attractive and efficient—here’s how to get there. more
How to Keep a Spick-and-Span Laundry Room
By Jennifer Sergent March 13, 2013
Hide, control, and get rid of clutter in your home’s trouble spots—all by design. more
How to Keep a Perfect Pantry
By Jennifer Sergent March 13, 2013
Hide, control, and get rid of clutter in your home’s trouble spots—all by design. more
How to Have an Orderly Bedroom Closet
By Jennifer Sergent March 13, 2013
Hide, control, and get rid of clutter in your home’s trouble spots—all by design. more
How to Keep a Neat Kid's Room
By Jennifer Sergent March 13, 2013
Hide, control, and get rid of clutter in your home’s trouble spots—all by design. more
How to Keep a Tidy Mudroom
By Jennifer Sergent March 13, 2013
Hide, control, and get rid of clutter in your home’s trouble spots—all by design. more
Everlasting Love: Planning for Your Pet After You’re Gone
By Cindy Rich March 11, 2013
Dozens of pets end up in area shelters due to the deaths of their owners—one reason more people are including arrangements for them in their estate plans. more
5 Keys to Making Smart Retirement Decisions
By Mary Yarrison March 11, 2013
Where do you want to live once you stop working? Here are some things to consider. more
Best of Bethesda 2013
By Ann Limpert, Mary Yarrison, Kate Bennett, Diana Elbasha March 7, 2013
Where to eat, shop, and play in one of Washington’s most vibrant neighborhoods. more
The Informant
By Kevin Charles Redmon March 7, 2013
It was one of the worst killing sprees in Washington history. The defendants stood accused of killing five young people and wounding eight. The case against them hinged on the testimony of their accomplice Nathaniel Simms. What made him break the code of the streets and help send his friends to prison? more
From the Archives: Ghosts of the Past
By Tim Wendel March 7, 2013
Infatuated with Washington, Thomas Mallon gave up literary life in New York to live amid our stories and history. more
2013 Hotel Deals for the National Cherry Blossom Festival
By Chelsea Boone March 7, 2013
Where to stay during this year’s festivities. more
What Made Me: Studio Theatre Founder Joy Zinoman
By Sophie Gilbert March 6, 2013
Her thoughts on rejection, finding opportunity in unexpected places, and being a woman in theater. more
John Wall Needs a Miracle
By Edward G. Robinson III March 5, 2013
Everyone’s counting on him to turn around one of the worst teams in the NBA—and he believes he can take them all the way to the NBA Finals. Crazy? Maybe. But before you write him off, consider what he’s overcome to get this far. more
Is National Community Church’s Mark Batterson the Most Innovative Pastor in America?
By Krista Kapralos March 5, 2013
His churches are in movie theaters—and his ambitions are as big as the silver screen.
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Best of Bethesda 2013: My Favorite Spot
By Kate Bennett March 4, 2013
We asked local shopowners where they like to go. more
Boomtown: New Real Estate Developments in Bethesda
By Diana Elbasha March 4, 2013
Bethesda’s skyline is crowded with construction cranes. Here’s a peek at what’s to come. more
Best of Bethesda 2013: Where to Shop
By Kate Bennett March 4, 2013
Cool contemporary jewelry, handcrafted stationery, and the perfect shade of lipstick. more
Best of Bethesda 2013: Five Fun Outings
By Mary Yarrison March 4, 2013
Five ideas for how to spend a day or evening in Bethesda. more
Best of Bethesda 2013: Where to Eat
By Ann Limpert March 4, 2013
Bethesda has so many restaurants—here are our favorites. more
Luxury Home Sales: Country in the City
March 4, 2013
Cleveland Park’s 243-year-old Rosedale Farmhouse goes for $4.5 million—plus other big-ticket sales around Washington. more
Behind the Scenes: Inside the Washington Capitals’ Training Room
By Carol Ross Joynt March 4, 2013
Plus—the trainer keeping Caps players in the game. more
How to Care for Jeans
By Kate Bennett March 1, 2013
These tips from Paige Speyer, owner of Wink boutique in Georgetown, will lengthen the life of your perfect pair more
When Not to Wear Jeans
By Kate Bennett March 1, 2013
An etiquette expert weighs in more
The Toxic Waste Pit Next Door
By Harry Jaffe February 28, 2013
Nearly 100 years after the Army buried chemical weapons in DC’s Spring Valley, it’s still finding bombs and lethal chemicals under the homes there. Some residents fear for their children’s safety. Others believe the toxins have already made them sick. more
Nine DC Area Stores for Buying Jeans
By Kate Bennett February 26, 2013
Intermix Intermix’s designer selection may feel edgy and luxe—because it is. This is the store for something fierce and high-fashion, including Helmut Lang and Diane von Furstenberg. If those labels aren’t for you, you’ll find more comfortable staples from... more
Getting Ahead: 4 Trends in Executive Education
By Mary Yarrison February 25, 2013
Want to earn more money? Get a promotion? Local universities may have a class for you. more
From the Archives: Hello, My Name Is . . .
By Chuck Conconi February 21, 2013
Though the idea that alcoholism is a disease is gaining acceptance, many people still view alcoholics as weak and undisciplined drunks. Despite the stigma, five Washingtonians agreed to share their stories of recovering from alcoholism. more
March 2013 Contents: Great Bars
February 20, 2013
Volume 48, Number 6 Cover Story Great Bars Our 75 favorite places to get a drink—whether a Champagne cocktail or a can of Pabst Blue Ribbon. Plus: Must-do happy hours, beers to try now, great cocktails, unexpected spots to... more
100 Very Best Restaurants 2013: 5 Places to Watch
February 19, 2013
We’re keeping close tabs on these restaurants—from Range, Bryan Voltaggio’s supersized dining playground, to José Andrés’s resurrected Minibar, which turns dinner into performance art. more
100 Very Best Restaurants 2013: Incoming and Outgoing
February 19, 2013
New restaurants added to the list and those that didn't make the cut this year. more
100 Very Best Restaurants 2013: Restaurateurs of the Year
By Anna Spiegel February 19, 2013
Barbara and Jeff Black have hits all over town—five restaurants, a bocce bar, a fish market—and there’s more to come. more
First Person: Secrets to Baking Bread
By Mike Feinsilber February 14, 2013
It just takes a recipe, some time (mostly the dough’s, not yours), and occasionally a little imagination. more
His Father’s Son
By Joseph Guinto February 13, 2013
Bill Paley’s father was a titan, his mother a goddess, and he—a dropout and addict—“a source of dismay,” some said. Now in his sixties, Paley has revived his family’s cigar business and wants to rewrite his personal legacy. He hopes his father would be proud. more
Best of U Street
By Diana Elbasha, Ann Limpert, Melissa Romero February 12, 2013
Vintage shops, live music, craft cocktails, and more in this burgeoning neighborhood. more
Why Do Spas Require Cash Tips?
By Sherri Dalphonse February 8, 2013
Many spas won’t let you put a gratuity on your credit card. Here’s why. Plus—advice on how much to tip. more
Magic Ingredients in Beauty Products?
By Sophie Gilbert February 8, 2013
When it comes to ingredients in beauty products, here’s what really counts. more
5 Dermatologist-Recommended At-Home Beauty Treatments
By Karina Giglio February 8, 2013
Beauty products and do-it-yourself skin-care tools can deliver a spa treatment in the comfort of your home—for less. But which ones work? These five are recommended by dermatologists. more
Do Fish Pedicures Really Work?
By Karina Giglio February 8, 2013
If you thought the fountain of youth was a strange concept, try flesh-eating fish or a faceful of placenta. Some trendy spa treatments are big on hype, but do they deliver? DC dermatologists Howard Brooks and Tina Alster help distinguish weird science from no science. more
What a Spa Therapist Won’t Tell You
By McLean Robbins February 8, 2013
A massage therapist/aesthetician who has worked in some of Washington’s top spas—and who asked to remain anonymous—gives us the skinny on the spa business. more
Express Lane: Mini-Spa Treatments
By Ayren Jackson-Cannady February 8, 2013
There’s no slowing down the rise of the mini–spa treatment. more
Advice to Help You Make the Most of a Spa Visit
By Leslie Milk February 8, 2013
Bring a hat, be considerate, and more. more
The Age of the Permanent Intern
By Hannah Seligson February 6, 2013
Many of the ambitious young people who flock to Washington toil for years as low-paid interns—and count themselves lucky to do so. Is this what success looks like in 2013? more
Luxury Home Sales: Legally Luxe
February 6, 2013
Local attorneys bought big-dollar properties in Maryland, Comet Ping Pong owner James Alefantis and partner David Brock sold in DC, and the Bushes bought in Virginia. more
Tips on Buying a Beach Home in a Resort Community
By Erin Keane Scott February 5, 2013
Resort communities have become more attractive to vacation home buyers, but they also possess a few downsides. more
What Made Me: Nora Pouillon, Owner of Restaurant Nora
By Jessica Voelker February 4, 2013
The Vienna-born owner of Restaurant Nora—the first certified organic eatery in the US—on clean eating, taking a big risk, and the cooking school that started it all. more
Helping an Overweight Pet Shed Pounds
By Melissa Romero February 1, 2013
The new year always brings weight-loss resolutions, but humans aren’t the only ones who benefit from them. Millions of pets are obese—and facing real risks. more
Second Term Advice for Obama: Be Like Ike
By Evan Thomas January 31, 2013
President Obama could avoid the “second-term curse” of some of his predecessors—ranging from disappointment to disaster—by looking to an unlikely model: Eisenhower. more
Finding Our Favorite Washington Spas
By McLean Robbins January 30, 2013
Admit it, you could use some relaxation and pampering. We tested more than 80 spas and practitioners to find our favorite facials, massages, and waxing. Plus—what spas won’t tell you and beauty treatments that aren’t worth the money. more
Poetic License: US Poet Laureate Natasha Trethewey
By Sophie Gilbert January 30, 2013
Trethewey has known prejudice, violence, and loss. Now US poet laureate, she triumphs through the power of words. more
Behind the Scenes: Inside the DC Mayor’s Command Center
By Carol Ross Joynt January 30, 2013
The people watching when something big happens in Washington. more
Jeffrey Goldberg, Washington’s Most Pugnacious Journalist
By Paul Starobin January 29, 2013
He’s hilarious, hugely influential, and beloved by his many powerful friends. But Jeffrey Goldberg’s hotheaded attempts to referee the infighting over Israel make him perhaps the most polarizing journalist in town. Who died and made him Moses? more
Letting Them Go: Summer Camps Also a Growing Experience for Parents
By Brooke Lea Foster January 29, 2013
Sleep-away camps give kids a chance to reinvent themselves and practice being independent. But saying goodbye can be hard, especially for parents. more
Watch Illustrator Steve Brodner Create a Caricature of Jeffrey Goldberg
January 29, 2013
Brodner’s artwork is featured in our February 2013 profile of Goldberg. more
Overnight Summer Camps Near Washington
January 28, 2013
The following camps are within about a four-hour drive of downtown DC and have been accredited by the American Camp Association—which means they’ve passed a review of up to 300 aspects of a camp’s operations. more
February 2013 Contents: 100 Very Best Restaurants
January 24, 2013
Volume 48, Number 5 Cover Story 100 Very Best Restaurants The Inn at Little Washington is number one in our annual ranking of the region's finest restaurants. Find out which places round out the top ten. Plus: What's hot,... more
More Day-Spa Reviews
January 23, 2013
Here are yet more reviews—places we didn’t like quite as much as the ones that made our list but still worth mentioning for various reasons. more
Great Day Spas 2013: Our 4 Favorite Splurges
January 23, 2013
If a day spa to you means a place where you can relax for a few hours—if not a whole day—read on. These four day spas offer excellent treatments all around, pampering service, and first-rate facilities. more
Great Day Spas 2013: Our 4 Favorite Neighborhood Spas
January 22, 2013
While these spas might not be worth going out of your way for, they are great escapes if you live or work in the area. more
Great Day Spas 2013: Our 6 Favorite Spas for Waxing—and More
January 22, 2013
Hundreds of spas and corner salons now do eyebrow and bikini waxes. The following make the experience less hairy. more
Great Day Spas 2013: Our 2 Favorite Gym Spas
January 22, 2013
Want to work out before hitting the spa? Here are two good options. For more gym spas, see the sections on favorite massages and facials. more
Great Day Spas 2013: 3 Spas Where the Price is Right
January 22, 2013
If price matters, try these spas where you get great bang for your buck. more
Great Day Spas 2013: Our 4 Favorite Holistic Havens
January 22, 2013
Think a massage or facial should be part of a whole-body wellness experience? These practitioners agree. more
Great Day Spas 2013: Our 12 Favorite Massages
January 18, 2013
We tested more than 100 massage therapists and aestheticians across the Washington area to find our favorite treatments. Here are the experts who rubbed us the right way. more
Great Day Spas 2013: Our 14 Favorite Facials
January 18, 2013
From fancy day spas to home studios, these places left our skin glowing—and left us smiling. more
To Market, To Market: Best of Eastern Market and Barracks Row
By Ann Limpert, Sarah Zlotnick January 18, 2013
Just down Pennsylvania Avenue from the columns and marble of Capitol Hill lies a neighborhood teeming with delicious eats and shopping delights. more
First Person: Keeping Holy A Day of Rest From Technology
By Harry Jaffe January 17, 2013
One day a week, I observe my own kind of Sabbath—and step away from all devices. more
Near and Far: Great Winter Travel Pleasures
By Andrea Poe, Monica Sakala, Matthew Graham January 17, 2013
Short drives and direct flights make these winter escapes easy. more
Sunshine in Winter: Using Light Therapy
By Melissa Romero January 15, 2013
Why a daily dose of light from a sunlamp can make you happier and give you more energy. more
Living With Seasonal Affective Disorder
By Melissa Romero January 15, 2013
“SAD is not anything to be embarrassed about.” more
6 Mood-Boosting Foods
By Melissa Romero January 15, 2013
Low energy? Sour mood? The foods you eat can help combat winter blues. more
9 Tips for Beating the Winter Doldrums
By Melissa Romero January 15, 2013
Gray skies have you feeling blue? Some simple steps—from wearing bright colors to exercising in the morning—might lift your spirits. more
