WASHINGTON
Who says you can't learn some history while on a weekend getaway? The sophisticated Mandarin Oriental hotel in Washington D.C. is set just down the road from historic monuments such as Capitol Hill and the Smithsonian Institution.
For those who think that D.C. fashion is all about stuffy political wear with no ability to take risk, then you are sadly mistaken! Annie Creamcheese is THE premiere place to shop to get your vintage fix. From the hottest accessories to the chicest clothes this vintage boutique delivers! How great you might ask? Have you ever doned a pair of Chanel earrings from the 40's? Have you ever felt silk dresses from the 20's? Do you want to put your best 80's wear foot forward with clothes straight from that decade? Then Annie Creamcheese has your name written all over it!
Consider yourself warned: bubble guts and long lavatory visits will be the consequence of negligent champagne and wine selections. Don't be a victim. Instead, on New Year's Day 2010 you should be feasting on black-eyed peas, watching football and maybe even sifting through some bills. The toast on New Year's Eve, which officially brings in the New Year, traditionally marks the unmitigated totality and culmination of the year as well as the climax of the evening. Therefore, mustn't we honor this occasion appropriately? For just this one night, abandon the Andre and ditch the Sutter Home, because tonight, your taste is held to a higher standard. Here are a couple new world suggestions to help guide you.
“Can I please have a tall, skinny vanilla, no whip, frappuccino and a glass of merlot to go?"
Does something sound awry with this drink order to you too? Well, Starbucks employees all over Seattle are hearing these requests daily, as they are the pioneers of Starbucks’ new plan to include alcoholic beverages on their menu! Right now they are only serving half-dozen types of beers and wine each selling for approximately $4 to $7--none of the hard stuff, yet...
Their reason for such an enterprise is to mimic that European coffee shop/bar ambiance. They are currently testing it out in "The Coffee Capital" of the US--Seattle, WA; but if all goes well, this new menu addition will spread throughout the nation in no time. In these tight economic times, Starbucks in particular has been losing a lot of business and shutting down store locations left and right; so it is no wonder why the execs of the company had to think up a new plan to drive in customers, and fast! Now they will attract pre-work clientele for their morning coffee, and post-work business men/women looking to wind down with a drink from their stressful day! Brilliant, if you ask me.
I Wonder if and when it will hit NYC!?
Milk Studios BBQ
Another wonderful day. You can never forget how important it is to say thank you to the people who help you in your everyday. Hats off to the boys at Milk Studios. Every summer they organize a BBQ in the garage space of Milk Studios on 14th Street. This year they added art works from the entire production staff allowing them to showcase their work. What a wonderful way to say thank you.
The BBQ is one of the highlights of the summer. They bring out grills and drinks and this year they added a skate board course. How hot is that? Of course, the party was filled with fashion insiders. Photographers, production staffers, stylists and of course models. Everyone was dressed to relax in jeans and t-shirts, ahhhh…
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