Yes, this is a fashion blog, but home design is merely an extension of your fashion sense beyond your body to your surroundings.  Some people love casual, some love modern, but me, I love shabby chic. Lucky for me, this past weekend was the Lucketts Store Spring Market where tons of local vendors set up shop and sold vintage, reclaimed, and upcycled furnishings.  Armed with my walking shoes, hydration, and Topshop bow, I did some serious shopping!

Check out the album below to see even more pics.

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Hiya Mafiettes!

Yesterday was the Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear and as a DC local, I made my way down to the Mall (National, not shopping) for the big event.  It was a fun afternoon with good music, silly entertainment, and lots of creative signs. I went a little crazy adding pics to this post, so enjoy!

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Mafiettes, today was an absolutely horrible day. While taking photos of a springtime outfit down at the cherry blossom festival, my tripod fell over, broke, and my camera fell in the lake. Little bubbles even rose to the top as it sunk in the murky water.

Mafiettes, it is gone. Forever.

So until I can afford to get another camera, you will have to rely on my drawing skills.

Oh, wait. I don’t have any drawing skills! Guess I have to work extra hard to get a new camera, pronto. I’m a believer in everything happens for a reason so I’ll have to wait and see what that reason is!

I recently discovered that I live right by a local thrift shop run by the National Alliance on Mental Health.  Being a gal with a budget, I decided to check it out and I made some good finds and great prices!

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Most people don’t know this, but expos and showcases are a great resource for deals, discounts, and freebies.  This past Saturday, the DC Fashion, Beauty & Lifestyle Expo took place smack in the middle of midtown.

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