Career Chic:Not So Average

White button down:BCBG; Tailored dress pants:H&M; Belt: old; Oxfords:Michael Khors; Gold studs:Anthropologie; Bracelet:Gift; Polish:NYX-Las Vegas

I love wearing traditional outfits with a twist, especially professional clothing. A typical white button down with tailored pants can take many forms.

I had yet than another interview today, and I'm starting to realize that the experience I'm getting from each one is helping me become a better interviewee. My nerves have subsided until about the time I walk through the door now-I've come along way from being so nervous I can't sleep the night before. It's always nice to break up the week and do something unexpected as not to fall into a monotonous pattern, so after my interview I walked around Georgetown for a few hours and bought an army inspired top from Zara (yes, only one item, I was being good today) that I will post later in the week. Happy Hump Day!

Food 4 Thought:Ben's Chili

Striped textured dress & heels (not shown): F21

Let's face it, every once and a while you crave some cheesy, greasy, carb filled slop, and allow yourself a measly taste only because your daily diet consists of rabbit food. After our Saturday night fever nothing hit the spot better than a late night (early morning?) snack of chili-cheese fries at Ben's Chili Bowl. Though the menu consists of much more than chili, I'll never understand the logic behind ordering anything other than the food listed in the restaurant title. Isn't that supposed to be the prized chow that people come from far and wide to eat? I can only speak on what I've had, but if his famous chili sparks my buds I can only imagine what other yummy eats the menu has to offer. If ever at 12th & U st. NW Ben's is a must. What could be better than a little history and an all american chili dog?

To Market, To Market

This is the first batch of pictures from my very eventful weekend...there was so much shopping and eating out I'm definitely satisfied for a good while (maybe a week ? hehe). We started off at Eastern Market...caught the metro to Pentagon City, and topped off the night at Bar 7. Needless to say my friend had an unforgettable weekend. 2 words: Pure Craziness!

Casual Friday

Dress & hat:F21; Oxfords:JC Penney; Necklace:DIY; Ring: NY street vendor; Polish: Essie-Mint Candy Apple

No work today :-). My college friend from Atlanta is coming into town for a weekend visit so I'm off to show her a good time. Have a good weekend everyone!

Never Can Say Goodbye

Photos courtesy of Harper's Bazaar Sept '09

Can you believe it's been a year since MJ's death? I thought these pictures of Agyness Deyn channelling the King of Pop were the perfect way to pay tribute to such a legend. RIP.

Sway

I've come across, what I think, is one of the most inventive ideas for a website in a loooong time, and because I always visualize what I want in an article of clothing but can never find it, it's beyond perfect! Sway.com is where fashionistas with no experience with a needle and thread (like myself) can design the clothes they desire online without the prick of a finger. The garment with the most votes will be made and sold to members (for a discounted price) and non-members daily. Check out the site and the video below for a sneak peak!

Kyle Johnson X Sway from Phillip Conover on Vimeo.

Food 4 Thought: The Alchemist

I don't post about food too often, but I probably should considering I love to eat. Since my Aunt Carla's time on Top Chef almost 2 years ago she has taken off running, and is still at that steady stride. She's been in the works of edible bliss with her new cookie collection, and because I have personally had well more than my share, I can speak on how mouthwatering these little nibbles are. The collection includes sweet and savory bites of oatmeal with cranberries and chocolate chip, chocolate chip, and pecan shortbread with vanilla salt(my personal favorite), just to name a few. If in the D.C. area these tins are available at Mount Rainer farmers market on Saturdays and at Moorenko's Ice Cream Cafe in Silver Spring, MD.

The Washington Post did an article on the Alchemy Cookie Collection today, check it out here or Carla Hall's website: Alchemy Caterers.