By: Cori Sue

Because I was sure to wander around like a lost puppy in a sinner’s paradise upon my arrival to Las Vegas, I was fortunate enough to receive plenty of tips from friends of mine.

For Friday brunch, a friend e-mailed, “Society Café, because CSM will love tweeting about this place—one of the best brunch spots on the strip. The floral arrangements are spectacular, too.”

Upon arrival at Society Café, we discover a restaurant laden with fuchsia, tufted couches, black-and-white damask and stripes, and chandeliers—a color scheme very similar, albeit more ostentatious, to my home décor.

“Oh my god, this looks exactly like your apartment,” surmises Linds.

Tweeting and eating and plenty of pink—I am just so predictable.

We sit down in a pink-tufted booth and I squeal with delight. Our waiter, Charlie, is full of smiles and menu tips. I order a Blood Orange mimosa, why not?

The restaurant brings over salted pretzel rolls served with a Dijon mustard dipping sauce. The rolls were both white pretzels and pumpernickel—both delicious—and the differentiation from a typical bread basket was both noted and appreciated.

The brunch-all-day options include pancakes, omelets and the like. However, what struck our fancy was the three-course lunch bento box for $23.

Lindsey’s Bento box included fruit salad, a market chop salad, and a charred tuna slider. She says, “Society Cafe was absolutely perfect for a girl looking for a light-but-delectable brunch pre-Vegas pool bender. The box lunch was simply an improved American twist on the bento box. After biting into the mini Market Chop Salad, I felt like I was detoxing with the array of fresh veggies including avocado, carrots, celery, tomatoes, and hearts of palm. The charred tuna slider was a little smaller than I would have liked, but the delicious steamed bun that substituted for the standard boring roll made up for it. Finishing with a small bowl of berries, I was perfectly satiated and ready to hit the pool!”

Meanwhile, my plate of pizzazz also included a charred tuna slider. I also ordered a caprese salad made with mini heirloom tomatoes, chopped basil and melt-in-your-mouth mozzarella. It was perfect—I only wish there had been more.

Best of all, cinnamon sugar doughnut holes served warm in a paper bag. Adorable, and delicious. (You know how Bitches and brunchers love doughnuts).

The service at Society Café was splendid. The manager charged my iPhone for me—waiting patiently for me to finish snapping pictures before I reluctantly handed over a technological device that is more like an appendage than object nowadays.

The chef came out to say hello and brought out complimentary dessert—just to be nice. He was Italian, handsome, and made miraculous ice cream sandwiches. (I wonder if he’s married?)

The ice cream sandwiches, like the rest of the brunch, were miniature. House-made ice cream between hard-yet-moist wafer cookies in three flavors: Oreo, chocolate peanut butter, and rum raisin. Lindsey loved the rum raisin while I went wild for the chocolate peanut butter.

An adorable Friday brunch in Las Vegas followed by catching up on my Vogue magazines poolside—we were happy girls.

The Bitches say: A. Adorable ambiance, spectacular service, splendid cuisine.

Society Café
The Wynn
3131 Las Vegas Blvd. South.
Las Vegas, NV

By: Cori Sue

Typically, pink and purple kind of reminds me of being a little girl in the 1990s. Hello, Lisa Frank, am I right?

While I’m no stranger to fuschia, royal purple is not my thing, though it is a favorite color of my girlfriends Katherine and Becky. But combining our favorite feminine hues is typically a fashion faux paus. However, like most things in fashion, when done well, unexpected combinations (mixing prints, anyone?) can stylishly surprise you.

So, after some quality time on Pinterest and the shopping interwebs, I found myself lusting after Trina Turk’s summer collection and singing a different tune. Pink and purple pair perfectly! (Plus, we Bitches love alliteration).

Trina Turk’s tropical combo of pink and purple is stunning and lovely and reminiscent of poolside days and beachside nights in Palm Beach, Naples or the Turks and Caicos. If you can’t make it there, these pieces are perfect for summer beachside weekends, summer weddings or for brightening up your office attire.

These looks from Trina’s spring and summer collection will be available at Urban Chic Saturday at our Bitches Who Brunch trunk show and brunch. We’ll be there 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for mimosas, brunch treats from Patisserie Poupon, and daytime funtivities. We’ll see you there, shop-a-holics.

Asha Dress in fuchsia and ultra violet by Trina Turk, $398.

Photo credit: Trina Turk

Maxi Devotion Dress in Aster by Trina Turk, $188.

Photo credit: Trina Turk

Jalini Halter Top in Aster by Trina Turk, $176.

Photo credit: Trina Turk

Amrita Long Dress in fuchsia by Trina Turk, $348.

Photo credit: Trina Turk

Reina dress in violeta by Trina Turk, $248.

Photo credit: Trina Turk

Shobha Dress in aster or sari pink by Trina Turk, $378.

Photo credit: Trina Turk

Therese skirt in violeta by Trina Turk, $158.

Photo credit: Trina Turk

By: Cori Sue

Ladies and gents, we’re going to do this little calendar a titch out-of-order, can you handle that? We’re going to skip ahead to Saturday—because we’d like to invite you to a very special Bitches Who Brunch shindig. We’re hosting a trunk show—shopping, discounts, and goodies—of Trina Turk apparel at our favorite boutique, Urban Chic.

So, Saturday, head to Georgetown to enjoy mimosas, brunch treats from Patisserie Poupon, spa favors, 15 percent off Trina Turk’s spring and summer collections and a gift with purchase if you mention you came with the Bitches.

We are very much looking forward to brunching and shopping with our lovely readers. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Urban Chic, 1626 Wisconsin Ave. N.W. Please RSVP here and find the event on Facebook, too!

Now, back to your regular weekly itinerary.

All Week Long

Get your ‘om’ on. It’s the 17thannual DC Yoga Week—with studios across the District, Maryland and Virginia offering classes for free or a mere five buckaroos! Look up participating member studios online to see their class listings and other DC Yoga Week special sales and events.

Monday

Do some good. Sign up to volunteer for our fave charity, the D.C. Farm to School Network. On Wednesday, May 23, the organization hosts its annual Strawberries & Salad Greens, helping 50 schools set up hands-on educational tables in their cafeterias to remind students where food comes from and to get students excited about eating healthy, local food. Learn more about the event online. They’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help out at “Where Food Comes From” tables during lunchtime in school cafeterias around the District on May 23rd!  Find all the details about volunteering here, and email Erin (erin@dcfarmtoschool.org) to sign up by COB today. We promise it’ll be the most fun, meaningful extended lunch break you’ll ever take.

Tuesday

Stop by Colombia Heights’ newest restaurant, The Pinch, for some low country BBQ. The new joint serves up 35 beers, bowls of rum punch, mac-n-cheese and pancakes (four of my favorite things). They also serve up pretzel-covered fried pickles, ‘nuff said. It has an unpretentious pub feel where you can enjoy good food and beverages. Sounds perfect to us! 3548 14th Street N.W., Washington, D.C.

Wednesday

Speaking of Colombia Heights, last month I went to trivia at Meridian Pint, held weekly on Wednesdays and had an absolute ball. Gotta’ love exercising your mind muscles over a cold draft beer and some good grease. It starts at 8 p.m. Meridian Pint, 3400 11th Street N.W., Washington, D.C. (If you prefer Glover Park, Mason Inn hosts trivia at 8 p.m. on Tuesdays).

Thursday

The Alliance Française de Washington presents the Urban Corps Inaugural Gala, a chic fundraising event in celebration of hip-hop culture and dance to support the Alliance Française. Tickets include French-style tapas, desserts, open bar of beer and wine, hip-hop festival performances, live jazz from Hot Club of DC followed by DJ Jon Cue for late night dancing, and valet parking. Dress is colorful cocktail attire. Tickets, online or by calling 202-234-7911 x833. Alliance Française Young Professional members: $100, Alliance Française Members: $125, non-members: $150. 7:30-11 p.m., The Mexican Cultural Institute, 2829 16th St. N.W., Washington, D.C.

Photo credit: Neshan Naltchayan

Friday

It’s time for the Bethesda Front Row—with this year’s special guest Andy Cohen! Friday is the annual book signing and runway event. The evening begins at 5 p.m., with Andy Cohen, host of Watch What Happens Live on Bravo, signing his new book, Most Talkative, in front of Redwood on Bethesda Lane. While you wait, enjoy mini massages from The Spa at Equinox. You can also get primped for the paparazzi from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Aveda’s beauty bar on Bethesda Lane. The runway show begins at 7:30 p.m. with looks from all Bethesda Row’s boutiques.

We went last year and had an absolute blast. You can even stick around after the show and shop runway looks during special extended hours on the Lane until 9 p.m., while enjoying bites from Luke’s Lobster and cocktail specials at Redwood. 5-9 p.m., Bethesda Row.

Photo credit: New York Daily News

Saturday

Weren’t you listening? Join the Bitches at Urban Chic for a trunk show and brunch!

Sunday

Brunch, but of course! Lately, we’ve been on vacay a lot and had a couple bad brunches. But, here in the District, we’ve enjoyed Teaism and Boqueria.

By: Cori Sue

Confession: I’ve never been to Las Vegas. Yes, I’ve traveled nearly the whole world round, but I’d never had a burning desire to visit this strange, contrived Disney Land for adults that’s absorbing all the water and all the sin for the entire Western United States.

Put simply, I had no desire to gamble or to get sleazy with strange men on the dance floor. Then, I went to Vegas and didn’t gamble or get sleazy with strange men on the dance floor. Turns out, you can behave in in the City of Sin.

Despite an utter lack of debauchery—the weekend was still marvelous, filled with shopping, laying by the pool, people watching, sneaking in Beatles Love and seeing my ultimate fave DJ, Avicii, with one of my best gal pals, Lindsey.

We stayed in the epicenter of cheesy Vegas make-believe, Caesar’s Palace. The hotel—like everything in Vegas—is enormous, confusing, and filled with fake historical relics, slot machines and tacky tourists. Nonetheless, it was really really nice. The rooms were luxurious and filled with enormous comfy beds. Our room in particular had a spectacular view of the strip and the Bellagio fountain. I was charmed.

On Sunday, we marked the conclusion of a successful Las Vegas weekend with brunch at Michel Richard’s Central, which also has a DC location in addition to Chef Richard’s famous Citronelle. Sitting on the patio in 80 degree weather and sunshine, we were feeling mighty fine.

We began with a fruit plate—watermelon, cantaloupe, strawberries and blueberries served with granola and yogurt. The fruit was fresh and delicious. Lindsey’s table manners went out the window—I looked over to find her biting into watermelon slices and dripping juice everywhere. A perfect breakfast for a hot Nevada morning.

The service was spectacular and our waters– and my fresh-squeezed OJ– were always refilled.

Lindsey ordered her favorite brunch dish—an egg white veggie omelet, fresh fruit, and hash browns. The omelet was the perfect portion size and the hash browns were a bit greasy for her taste. I, however, thought they were delicious.

Meanwhile, I went in for the kill with the crème brulee French toast. The dish was perfectly presented with the toast round rather than square and topped with a lovely dollop of whipped cream and fresh berries. The bread was fluffy and moist, caked in egg, and tasted very strongly of vanilla and cinnamon. The dish was very rich, however, sandwiched between the bread was rich creamy crème brulee custard. I topped it with maple syrup and devoured it nonetheless—and had a sugar-induced headache shortly thereafter.

Best of all, the folks at Central boxed up croissants and coffee for us to take to the airport. How nice!

The Bitches say: A. Fresh, delicious food in large portions from an amazingly gifted chef.

Michel Richard Central
Caesar’s Palace
Las Vegas
Central is open 24-hours and serves brunch and breakfast Saturdays and Sundays.

By: Cori Sue

Colorblocking is in style, haven’t you noticed? The trend has permeated runways, magazines, look books and Facebook photos. We’ve seen it in dresses, tops, purses and now… shoes!

Bright, flat sandals are all the rage nowadays. If you’re hesitant to color-block yourself all over, why not go with a pair of comfy sandals you can wear now through August?

Whether it’s neon pink and orange, navy and lime, royal purple and emerald green, solid-colored brights are being mixed and matched every which way nowadays, and footwear is no different.

Throw on a bright colored tee and jeans—white or traditional denim–with these babies for a relaxed weekend look. Or, bright-colored skinny jeans or trousers with a tank and cardigan for casual Friday. They are an easy way to snazz up a solid colored dress, too. Mix prints by wearing these babies with a floral skirt and tank or a printed maxi.

Need I say it? Just make sure your toes are painted.

Let’s make those feet happy with color.

Pour la Victoire Fabia X Band Sandals, $228, Shop Bop.

Photo credit: Shop Bop

Cole Haan Bridget Patent Leather Colorblock Thong Sandals, $148, Saks Fifth Avenue.

Photo credit: Saks Fifth Avenue

Boutique 9 Priya Multicolor T-Strap Sandals, $78, Shop Bop.

Photo credit: Shop Bop

Seychelles Coy (comes in four color combinations), $80, Zappos.

Photo credit: Zappos

Sam Edelman Gigi Colorblock T-Strap Flat Sandals, $68, Shop Bop.

Photo credit: Shop Bop

Patent Gypsy Pink Vaughn Sandals,  $29,50, Ann Taylor Loft.

Photo credit: Ann Taylor Loft

By: Cori Sue

With Gold Cup, Ball on the Mall, Cinco de Mayo, Embassy Tours and hey, even an enormous moon—it was quite the weekend, wasn’t it? We suggest you take Monday off (as there simply is nothing going on) and enjoy the rest of the week. There’s not much better than May in Washington.

Tuesday

Head to Masa 14’s fabulous new rooftop for happy hour, snacks and dancing hosted by Team Sophia of The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Man and Woman of the Year Campaign. Team Sophia honors Sophia Becraft, a six year old leukemia survivor and the 2012 LLS Sponsor Girl of the Year. The event features music from DJ Bobby, $4 drink specials and complimentary snacks from the new  rooftop menu. 4:30-8:30 p.m. Masa 14, 1825 14th Street N.W., Washington, D.C.

If you’d prefer Glover Park to 14th Street, Mason Inn is launching its first trivia night, which will become a weekly event. Categories include pop culture, history, sports, television, movies and more. Game winners will be given bar credit at Mason and drinks and pitchers will be awarded on an irregular basis for shows of intelligence. 8 p.m., Mason Inn, 2408 Wisconsin Ave. N.W.,Washington, D.C.

Wednesday

Fiola hosts another mixology class by bar manager Jeff Faile with Chef Trabocchi designing his tastes to work with the cocktails Faile creates. In May, “Amaro, Amaro, I Love Ya Amaro” will be a primer on the Italian herbal liqueur, a spirit used quite frequently in Faile’s Italian-inspired bar program at Fiola. Faile will lead class participants through the history of each spirit as well as demonstrate three distinct cocktails. Students will have the opportunity to taste each cocktail while paired with their meal, and receive recipes for all the drinks demonstrated. $85 includes three cocktails and three courses. 6-9 p.m., Fiola, 601 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., Washington, D.C.

Thursday

Guest of a Guest, BrandLinkDC, St. Germaine, and Bliss host the Styleliner launch party at the W Hotel. Styleliner is a mobile fashion-mobile filled with baubles that’s cruising around the East Coast. There will be girly Saint Germaine cocktails, a live DJ, and the Styleliner’s show stopping pieces on display. 6-9 p.m., Living Room, The W Hotel, 515 15th Street N.W., Washington, D.C.

Friday

With summer returning it’s time for the first Truckeroo of the year! More than twenty food trucks will be on-hand all day long with live music and beverages from the Bullpen bar. So, head on down to the ballpark and snag a picnic table in the shade for a great afternoon. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Half Street Fairgrounds, 1299 Half Street S.E.,Washington, D.C.

Photo credit: Marcellina's Flickr

Saturday

It’s time for the European Union Embassies open house tours. Once per year, EU embassies open their doors to the public offering a rare look inside and allowing guests to experience their cultural heritage. There will be authentic music, dance, food, film, art and fun for people of all ages. Admission is free, please bring identification as there will be security checks. 10 a.m to 4 p.m. Embassy Row, Massachusetts Ave. N.W., Washington, D.C.

Sunday

Like burgers? Then build the perfect one at Burger, Tap & Shake’s “Build the Perfect Burger” cooking class. To register, please contact Janay at janay@passionfoodhospitality.com or 202-408-0201. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. 2200 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., Washington, D.C.

By: Cori Sue

With all this raucous brunching, drinking, dancing and partying that comes with being a Bitch, sometimes a girl just wants some endorphins and Vitamin D.

So, I rounded up some friends for Cherry Blossom Yoga on the Mall followed by a healthy brunch. Three-quarters of my squadron bailed. (“I’m out of town!” “I’m hungover!” Lame.) Tried-and-true-but-hesitant pals Ed and Tristin were there bright and early, mats in hand, for yoga.

It was a gorgeous, bright Washington morning when half of the city—clad in obnoxiously bright workout gear—turned up alongside the Washington Monument for a free yoga class taught by Lululemon instructors.

The sun was shining. The breeze was blowing. Friends were smiling. The yoga class was surprisingly challenging yet relaxing. Ten minutes in, as I proceed through my down dogs and sun salutations, sandwiched between Ed and Tristin, I look over and my jaw drops.

Poor Ed. He’s contorted himself in some bizarre position and is cringing. “CS, I must confess, I’ve never done yoga,” he whispers in a heavy Australian accent, clearly out of breath.

(Ladies, Ed is devastatingly handsome, sweet as pie, and as genuine as they come. He’s climbed a mountain in Borneo. He has a badass job I can’t tell you about. He loves his Mama. He’s also single—and going to kill me. You can thank me later).

I burst into giggles. The serious yogis around me grimace and glare.

The rest of the class was spent fixing Ed’s feet, stance and guiding him through sun salutations as I hop from Warrior Two to Warrior Three and then back to Down Dog.

“UP DOG!,” I yell (Whoops!). “Shoulders back. Head lifts. Tuck your butt—don’t hurt your lower back,” my staccato instructions punctuate my own movements. Never fear, I’m actually a certified yogalates instructor. However, unfortunately for everyone in the vicinity, my personality is much more 80s highly caffeinated aerobics instructor than zenned-out yogi.

An hour-and-a-half later, Ed has survived his yoga. I quite enjoyed the class. Tristin—who claims to be accident prone—has also survived. One of our neighboring yogi novices even thanks me—citing my instructions to be quite helpful. I’m relieved my comrades have come out alive—and hungry.

We stroll through the National Mall over to Penn Quarter for lunch outside at Teaism, the perfect continuation to our healthful start. Teaism is hands down the best lunch spot in the city with its affordable, healthy, natural Asian cuisine. Only recently did we discover they served brunch.

You order at the counter at Teaism, then receive a number and wait patiently for your food. The menu is diverse—bento boxes, sandwiches, salads and other lunch fare are available all-day-long. Desserts include green tea crème brulee (amazing) and heavenly salted oatmeal cookies. The teas and beverages are unique and satisfying.

The brunch menu is equally fun, offering dishes like cilantro scrambled eggs, French toast, scones, gingerbread, chicken sausage, tofu scrambles and more.

For the table, I ordered carrot cake scones—which tasted exactly like the description. They were moist, tasting much like carrot cake muffins but with the more solid consistency of a scone. By contrast, Ed says, “The carrot cake scones, whilst tasty, were dry and didn’t bring much to the party.”

For my entrée, I chose the tea-cured salmon, naan, and raita, a dish off the brunch menu. Fresh salmon, moist flavorful naan and raita, essentially a yogurt cucumber dip similar to tztaziki. Really just a yummy, healthy, hit-the-spot plate of food.

Ed opted for the cilantro scrambled eggs with tea-cured salmon. The cilantro was a nice touch in the eggs—adding flavor. Fresh salmon was an added bonus. He said it was “a very tasty dish with a dash of Indian style, and well worth a return visit.”

Tristin ordered an amalgamation of side dishes. First up, the cucumber and ginger salad, a healthy and refreshing post-yoga dish with a generous helping of ginger.

She also ordered a side of fruit, which was unfortunately filled with Honeydew. You know how the Bitches feel about honeydew, which Tristin adequately referred to as the “redheaded step child of the fruit world. She clarified, “Please don’t take offense to this any and all redheaded readers for there are plenty attractive red heads. I am thinking more along the lines of Honeydew being the Lindsey Lohan of the fruit world. In any event, if you enjoy Honeydew you will enjoy the side of fruit at Teaism.”

She also had a side of the naan, which is served with an apricot spicy fruit spread.

For “dessert,” the table shared the sourdough waffle, a Belgian waffle made with sourdough batter that was warm, crispy and perfectly cooked. It was served with orange butter and maple syrup—which made for an amazing unique flavor. The citrus from the butter—and I believe it was also in the syrup—really permeated the whole dish, making it an out-of-the-ordinary waffle. The sourdough was a nice touch, too.

The Bitches say: A- for healthy, affordable and quick cuisine. Get rid of the honeydew and it’s an A.

Teaism has locations in Dupont, Penn Quarter, Alexandria and Lafayette Park. Brunch is served at its Dupont, Penn Quarter and Alexandria locations.
Teaism serves brunch on Saturdays and Sundays.

By: Cori Sue

Arriving in Boston for the first time, I was completely charmed by the city. The colonial architecture, beautiful brownstones, parks, the swan boats in the Boston Common, the sailboats on the Charles River—there were captivating sights and sounds on every corner.

Granted, it was Boston Marathon weekend, so the city was abuzz with elite runners from across the country—and the world—getting ready to run 26.2 on Patriot’s Day. Meanwhile, the rest of the city was getting ready for the huge all-day boozefest that accompanies the marathon.

Moreover, the weather was absolutely perfect, so the Boston Common was filled with attractive young people playing sports, reading in the sun, or coupling up on blankets. The whole experience was energizing and motivating.

Shortly after landing and checking in at the Park Plaza, we headed to the South End of Boston for brunch at South End Buttery, a corner bakery and café. As you arrive, you see plenty of couples with their pets sitting under the restaurant’s yellow awnings enjoying coffee and croissants from the bakery.

The restaurant was bustling with a busy brunch crowd, despite the clock striking two in the afternoon. The hostess whisked us—my mother and me—downstairs to a comfy but slightly too cozy corner booth. The waitress was patient and kind, allowing us to wait about thirty minutes for my Aunt Debbie to arrive from the airport.

As we waited, our coffee mugs and water glasses remained filled. We opted for some hand-cut garlic Parmesan fries, served with ketchup and truffle mayo (my fave). The fries were piping hot and very crispy—twice fried, I’m told—and sprinkled with Parmesan and parsley. They were very garlicy, which I personally love. These fries were absolutely delicious and nearly as good as those by District fry king Granville Moore’s.

When Auntie Deb finally arrived, we put in three very different orders. One thing to note: The restaurant does not tolerate substitutions so I was stuck with home fries (a blessing in disguise) despite wanting a salad following the Parmesan fries. Tough cookies, says the chef.

I selected the smoked salmon and eggs, which was organic cage-free eggs scrambled with chives alongside fresh smoked salmon, mixed greens and home fries. The plate was absolutely enormous—and there was no way I was finishing it. The eggs and salmon were healthy and fresh, leaving me guilt-free. The home fries were enormous chunks of crispy fried potatoes that were the perfect amount of fried and salty without being too much.

Cindy Sue (my mother) selected the huevos rancheros, which wasn’t really huevos rancheros but rather eggs, black beans, a cheese quesadilla and home fries with sides of tomatillo sauce and sour cream. She enjoyed in nonetheless, combining the eggs, home fries and quesadilla into her own style of breakfast. Likewise, her dish was absolutely gigantic—too big for one person, that’s for sure. She says, “My scrambled eggs/huevos ranchero with freshly made salsa was very good but lacked pazzazz!”

As she was brunching with the Bitches, Auntie Deb went wild by selecting the banana and chocolate chip pancakes, topped with banana slices and an enormous dollop of house-made whipped cream with a side of Vermont maple syrup. My mouth was drooling in utter jealousy. The pancakes were moist and fluffy on the inside and slightly crispy on the outside—pure pancake perfection. I have no idea how you make them that way—but kudos to the kitchen for doing so.

Also on the table was a side of fruit, which possessed both necessary requirements: (1) freshness and (2) variety. The bowl was filled with grapefruit slices, strawberries, raspberries, bananas, grapes, kiwi and cantaloupe—and no honeydew, thank goodness!

Throughout the meal, our waitress was kind, friendly and helpful without being over-bearing—adding to the experience rather than taking away.

All in all, a lovely little Boston brunch for the Bitches.

The Bitches say: A+. Delicious, fresh food, crafted from quality ingredients, in large portions, at a pleasant cafe—can’t get much better than that. One of the better brunches I’ve had in ages. Too bad it’s in Boston, or else I’d be back more often.

Note from Becca: Modest Cori Sue doesn’t mention it in this post, but she was in Boston because she ran the Boston Marathon. She kicked major ass in what was the hottest Boston Marathon on record. Go Cori Sue!

South End Buttery
314 Shawnut Ave.
Boston, M.A.
(617) 482-1015
South End Buttery serves brunch on Saturdays and Sundays.

By: Cori Sue

Last Friday, I hopped over to Urban Chic, my favorite boutique, for the Shoshanna trunk show. I was joined by Meg of MIMI +MEG and none other than Cindy Sue, the woman who is responsible for my existence.

The annual Shoshanna trunk show is Urban Chic’s biggest event—as the line is quite popular here in Washington and the show offers 15% off the entire Shoshanna spring collection. If you didn’t check out last week’s Lust List, the spring collection is bright, punchy and fun–reminiscent of ’60s Mad Men style.

The store was abuzz with fun, friendly well-dressed gals shopping on a Friday afternoon. Ladies picked up dresses for weddings, cocktail parties, horse races and the like. I was quite pleased with my striped dress that I’ll be sporting at Gold Cup next month.

There were gifts with purchase from Nectar Skin Bar and adorable sweets and treats provided by boutique bakery Petite Social. The cupcakes, cake pops and candy were inspired by a printed dress from the Shoshanna Spring collection, and turquoise and tangerine chevron were the name-of-the-game.

These treats were equal parts delicious and adorable—and I’ll be sure to use the bakery the next time I host a party! For more scoop on Petite Social’s delightful treats and party provisions, visit their website and Facebook page.

For more information on Urban Chic’s trunk shows, check out their website. Or stop by the store at 1626 Wisconsin Ave. N.W. to do some shopping.

P.S. The Bitches will be hosting a trunk show there in May. Check back for deets!

By: Cori Sue

Last week, I hopped over to Georgetown for the opening part for Luigi Parasmo Salon.

Planned by Moki Media, the event featured cuisine from neighboring Middle Eastern restaurant Neyla and Belvedere Lemon Tea cocktails. The spacious fourteen-seat salon is decorated in a modern style, with sleek white couches in the waiting area, red accents and sparse décor.

Photo credit: Dave Phillipich

Parasmo—who is charming, chic, and friendly in person—has styled fashion shows for Valentino, Armani, Dolce and Gabana and Versace before setting his sights on the coifs of Washington women.

Parasmo has more than 30 years of hair-styling experience, working at Watergate, Erwin Gomez and Toka salons before opening his own this week.

The salon does hair, manicures, pedicures, waxing and make-up.

Photo credit: Dave Phillipich

Luigi Parasmo Salon
1510 Wisconsin Ave. N.W.
Washington, D.C.
(203) 333-2233