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This week I've been reading...

Obama vs. the press

Beat up cellphones are a point of pride

Giffords to join Fulbright Scholarship Board

Michelle Obama delivers commencement address at Bowie State University

National Women's Health Week: Make the Difference

The White House

National Women's Health Week is drawing to a close, and it was great to see that the Obama Administration has honored the women across the country by encouraging them to make their health a priority and to take important steps to live healthier and happier lives. 

Carry on the good work that has been carried out by:

• Getting regular checkups and preventative screenings
• Getting active
• Eating healthy
• Paying attention to mental health
• Engaging in safe behaviours

One small step can make all the difference! 

Read President Obama's National Women's Health Week proclamation here.

Discovering DC: Arlington

This week Discovering DC heads to Arlington with Stephanie from Fortique! 

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What's your history with Arlington and DC? 
I went to UVA and was fortunate enough to get a job here after graduation in tough economic times.  My sister also lived here at the time, so it was a perfect fit!  I chose to live in the Ballston area to shorten my commute to Tyson's and keep close to everything the district has to offer.

Discovering Arlington- what are your favourite places to shop/eat/go with friends/people watch? 
I am a huge interior design junkie and love strolling around Pottery Barn and Crate and Barrel in Clarendon.  South Moon Under is perfect for grabbing the last minute outfit for going out.  During the warmer months, the streets of Arlington are alive with people shopping, eating outside, walking dogs, etc., so my favorite thing to do is grab some dinner at Mexicali Blues and people watch.  For dessert, I love to stop by the Bakeshop, a local cupcake store, for a cupcake or cookie ice cream sandwich if they have them.

Perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon in Arlington? 
There is so much to do, it's hard to pick!  I love either playing tennis at Quincy Park, watching a football game at Bailey's, or grabbing a cupcake or frozen yogurt and taking a stroll down Wilson!

Stephanie from Fortique

For more posts in the Discovering DC archive click here. You can follow Stephanie on Twitter here. 

Weekly Video Inspiration: Meryl Streep on Hillary Clinton, Women in the World 2012

The Women in the World Summit's are also so motivating, and I find myself revisiting this introductory speech by Meryl Streep from the 2012 event. Streep and Hillary Clinton in one room- who wouldn't feel inspired?!

Kate Spade: New Madison Avenue Flagship Store now open!

The Kate Spade flagship store on Madison Avenue has now opened, and what better way to celebrate than finding out more about the local area?

Kate Spade

I love Madison Avenue for the designer stores and for chilled Saturday afternoons spent window shopping (and actual shopping!)

Make sure you stop by Kate Spade at 789 Madison Avenue next time you're up-town! 

Music Favourites

My musical tastes are wide and varied. Some of my recent plays include...

The Great Gatsby Clutch by Kate Spade

I'm super excited for The Great Gatsby movie remake, and what a better way to celebrate with this darling clutch by Kate Spade?

Made from laminated silk twill with a metallic cowhide trim, the clutch features 14 karat light gold plated hardware and a custom woven pinstripe silk faille lining.

Why not take it to a screening of the movie, or host your own GG themed party?!

Kate Spade