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Posted on 27. Aug, 2010 by janelle.

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Thank goodness it’s Friday! Hope you all have a great weekend.

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DC area blogger Keri Henderson, the lady behind A Diva State of Mind, along with seven other bloggers are co-hosting THE BLOG SPOT Happy Hour this Thursday at The Park on 14th in DC from 5pm to 10pm. Drinks specials include $5 Premium Drinks from 5-7pm and dinner until 10pm.

Please RSVP at theparkthursday {at} usualsuspectz {dot} com

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happy friday

Posted on 20. Aug, 2010 by janelle.

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Enjoy the weekend. Don’t forget, for all the DC-area folks, the first Bloomingdale’s Outlet opens at Potomac Mills mall today. We’ll be there!

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etsy fab*: cupcake confessional

Posted on 19. Aug, 2010 by janelle.

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Having an event and planning to serve your guests some cupcakes? Well, what could help take your party theme to the next level better than some ADORABLE cupcake baking cups?!?! Whether your theme includes polka dots, damask print or even animal print, Etsy seller Cupcake Confessional has what you need. The shop also includes colored paper straws, cupcake toppers and twine. So, before your next event, be sure to stop by this Etsy shop for a little budget-friendly decor assistance.

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coming soon…

Posted on 16. Aug, 2010 by janelle.

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…a little announcement from the {budget}fab* team. Part of the reason behind or deliquent posting in recent months is that we’ve been preparing a re-brand/re-launch of our blog and consultative services. We’re very excited about it and hope to share more details with you in the coming weeks.

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happy friday!

Posted on 13. Aug, 2010 by janelle.

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Enjoy the weekend everyone!

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dc restaurant week

Posted on 10. Aug, 2010 by janelle.

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Get excited DMV - DC Restaurant Week is just around the corner! Enjoy three-course meals for just $20.10 for lunch and $35.10 for dinner from August 16th through the 22nd. If you haven’t participated in restaurant week before, it’s a great way to try a restaurant you’ve been wanting to try (especially if the prices are typically out of your budget) at a great price. Fab* indeed!

Click here to find out which DC area restaurants are participating and make your reservations today!

Some of our favorite restaurants are participating including B. Smith’s, Black Salt Restaurant, Cafe Atlantico, CoCo. Sala, Eatonville, Georgia Brown’s, Hook Restaurant, Masa 14, Potenza, Rasika, Sequoia Restaurant and Zengo.

Do you know of a DC area restaurant participating in restaurant week that you think everyone should try? Do share!

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happy friday

Posted on 06. Aug, 2010 by janelle.

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We hope you have a FANTASTIC weekend! Hey DC folks… if you hadn’t heard, there’s a big sale going on in the U Street corridor this weekend.

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the art of dressing well

Posted on 05. Aug, 2010 by janelle.

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DC-area residents, get ready for a fashion event…. that’s all about the boys! Instructions Apparel, a local online men’s clothier founded by three recent graduates of Howard University Law, will host a men’s fall fashion preview happy hour event on August 12th. Guest will have the chance to mingle with Instructions Apparel Founders as well as view trends in men’s business and casual wear for Fall 2010.

The event will also serve as a fundraiser for the Institute of Responsible Citizenship, an organization dedicated to helping African-American males reach career excellence by adequate preparation through an effective internship program in D.C.

During the night guests will enjoy complimentary shoe shining service from Union Station Shoe Shine and a tie knotting demonstration from Nordstrom’s and chance to win various raffle prizes. In addition to drink specials from Ping Pong Dim Sum, guests will be able to sip on complimentary cocktails provided by event liquor sponsor JC Cognac.

WHERE: Ping Pong Dim Sum Restaurant 900 7th St NW Washington, DC 20001

WHEN: Thursday, August 12th 6:30-8:30pm

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review: elasta qp hair products

Posted on 03. Aug, 2010 by dara.

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A while back, we received some great hair products to review but wanted to make sure we tested them out thoroughly before posting on them. Thanks to our fabulous group of friends, we were able to test these products on natural hair, weave, and relaxed hair of all different types. Many of us have seen the Elasta QP brand before, and perhaps have even tried it out. With so many products on the market it can be difficult to decide which products to invest in, well we’ve done the research and we’re happy to present our top choices. Check out our favorite products below!

Elasta QP Curl Wax - This product works great on weave as well as your natural hair. My curls last all day without having to put hard spritz or gel on them and they are oh sooo soft! Not only that but the wax smells really good and it helps to protect my hair from heat damage. You only need a little wax to do the job and it doesn’t weigh your hair down like traditional conditioners and petroleum based products.

Elasta QP DPR - 11+ (Deep Penetrating Re-moisturizing Conditioner) - I’ve been natural for 6 years now and it’s been trial and error with finding a deep conditioner that WORKS! I absolutely love this product for my hair. I wash my hair at least once week and I also make sure to use the deep conditioner each time. I’ve actually followed the directions on the container and left the conditioner in my hair for at least 15 -25 minutes. The deep conditioner makes my hair feel so soft and manageable. The olive oil and organic ingredients in this product are incredible! I would definitely recommend this product to friends! This product works so well that I’ve already purchased another container.

Elasta QP Soy Oyl Conditioner - I have relaxed hair that’s soft and fine, so I try to use products that won’t weigh my hair down. After washing and towel drying my hair, I applied this conditioner and instantly the texture of my hair changed! I’m normally unable to finger through my hair when it’s wet but with this conditioner, I was able to do so. The conditioner has a texture similar to mayonnaise and left my hair feeling soft and moisturized. I normally allow the conditioner to sit for as long as possible under a shower cap, then rinse and style as usual.