I truly hate to be a blogger who makes excuses as to why I haven't written because, quite frankly, you shouldn't care, and should have simply moved on to one of the many other DC-based fashion blogs. Did you really even miss me?
I do, however, have a few explanations.
First, I'm exactly one month into a new job. Though I'm no longer a journalist by trade, I still work in "communications" and flex my writing and research muscles daily. (A friend once told me I'd actually die if I couldn't write, which is probably true.) In addition to decorating my cubicle and picking out new-job outfits, I've been scaling the learning curve, delving in to my clients' issues, and thoroughly enjoying a new challenge. But I'm nearly settled, and I've missed opining on issues like different blazer cuts and whether or not sequins are appropriate for the office. (Answer: In moderation.)
Second, in October I embarked on a major fundraising effort for a cause that is very near to me: breast cancer awareness. I led a team of 18 friends in the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in Washington, D.C. on October 31, and we raised over $8,000 for the cause. Our team finished fourth in fundraising, which made me quite proud considering that the teams ahead of us were backed by major corporations. It's not too late to donate if you missed out on Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Finally, I also spent much of October preparing (with good eBay sleuthing) for every fashionista's favorite holiday, Halloween. I haven't gone crazy over it since I was Posh Spice my junior year of college, but I decided to go all-out this year for my friend's wild house party. And as a token of my apology, please accept this photo of yours truly, the 80s Prom Queen:

(Yes, I had a giant taffeta bow on my behind. At least 80s is in vogue, right?)
If you've read this far, I sincerely appreciate your readership and I hope to impress you in the following months. Stay tuned for a few Fashion Week items that I dropped the ball on when I returned from New York.
But enough about me. Isn't this Spring 2010 Oscar de la Renta gown seriously fabulous?

















































