The Ultimate Birthday Experience in DC
Ridiculous Weekend Birthday Special!
If you are celebrating your birthday, DC’s hottest nightlife spot has a birthday offer you can’t refuse!
For only $350, you get one bottle of each!
- Absolut
- Jack Daniel’s
- House Champagne
Head to Ultrabar on your birthday for some serious PARTY TIME! We don’t just set you up bottle-wise, we set you up with an entire VIP experience!
- Cut the line!
- Free entry!
- Great view of the dance floor!
It’s your birthday, so treat yourself to one of the best experiences money can buy!
To book your birthday reservation, call: 202-271-1171 or email tables@dcclubbing.com
Please note: this deal is only valid for ages 21+
To Flirt or Not to Flirt? The Rules of Workplace Romance
We’ve all been there. That oh-so-handsomely scruffy guy in HR or (for guys) that new girl who just moved to the cubicle next to you. While many company policy handbooks, which are mostly unread, discourage employees from engaging in office relationships, human nature leads us astray–perhaps even in the right direction. Whatever you decide, here are a few rules to keep in mind, lest you find yourself in the unemployment line.
Be discreet in how you express your emotions. Grown adults don’t like to come into the office to find you smooching your co-worker boyfriend; they also don’t appreciate finding themselves in the middle of a love launch. This means keep the love notes, love emails, or cheesy nicknames to a bare minimum. A relationship at work thrives on subtlety.
Think before you do. This rule is twofold. One, if you’re thinking of dating your manager, it’s not horrible to think of what could happen to you as an employee if the relationship should break. A good guess is that the general atmosphere between you two could become overly awkward, resulting in a possible transfer to a different department or worse…your resignation. Second, can this romance affect your career? Sometimes you have to accept that there are better fish in the sea, which is far enough from your place of work.
Keep the social media personal and maybe even private. Almost everyone these days displays their job on their Facebook page. If you are dating a co-worker, it might be a good idea to keep that relationship semi-private. As hard as it may seem to avoid that tempting little button of “In a Relationship,” going private will work out better long-term. And isn’t that what you want out of this relationship? Long-term…exactly.
Honesty is always the better choice. So you and your office honey have to consult the company handbook. There’s nothing wrong with that! You both know what you’re getting into, and it’s only helpful if you openly talk about it. Also, if either one of you has concerns about the security of your job if your romance is forbidden, it’s good to come to a compromise on what you both want out of the relationship. That way, no one gets hurt.
Do realize that you have a job. It’s terrific to have a partner, and especially one that you can flirt with at work. However, you are at work to do work, and slacking on the job because your romance is getting in the way is one sure way to have it end quickly. As with everything in life, prioritize.
If it looks promising, let it happen. On the other hand, work doesn’t have to equal hiding like a hermit behind a pile of folders. Discreet flirting at work can raise your self-confidence and give you that extra boost you need in the day. It also has great romance potential. If it is appropriate and promising, go for it!
If things get shady, abort mission. Yes, this is all about sexual harassment. Apart from the obvious, this is ugly, immature, and unnecessary. No one needs or deserves this, especially not at work.
Filmfest D.C. Showcases New Talent In Cinema
The best of international and independent films all in one week.
The 27th Annual Washington, D.C. International Film Festival started last week on Thursday, April 11th and goes through this Sunday April 21st.Film lovers everywhere unite for this week of great foreign films. This showcase of new international cinema and talent has films of many genres to explore with series entitled Sister Cities Through the Lens, Filmfest DC for Kids, Justice Matters, The Lighter Side, Global Rhythms and more.
There are ten different locations spread all over so there’s no excuse to miss out on
the action.
Web series have been a new upcoming art form for a while and have been changing the film industry. They will be making their festival debut at our very own DC Filmfest with a collection of the best web series programs produced in the DC area. The web series format is made of a series of short web-based videos and it has been gaining popularity among many independent filmmakers. The event is called the Best of DC Web Series and will include the award winning Orange Juice in Bishop’s Garden.
Each day has special guests including many of the directors and several artists of the films and they will all be participating in Q&A sessions with the audience after the screenings. There is an iPhone App so you can have all the screening times, event info and more right at your finger tops so download it from your app store to plan out your day!
For more information visit their website: http://www.filmfestdc.org/index.cfm
Massive ‘EDM’ Concerts Bring DC to Life
Dance. Live. Love.
The reopening of Echostage in NE DC’s Langdon neighborhood has reestablished The District’s #1 nightlife concert series. Internationally recognized, Glow has been bringing the world’s best DJs to DC since 1999. David Guetta referred to it as his favorite party in the world in 2010.
Recent Glow at Echostage events featuring David Guetta and Calvin Harris have cemented a large-scale, weekly concert option for Washingtonians.
With a sizable production (stage, LED wall/lasers, the same sound system that tours with Coldplay), wrap-around mezzanine, four bars and a ‘no-frills’ warehouse-style vibe; Echostage was named the #38 club worldwide (#4 in America) in the 2013 DJ Magazine Top 100 Clubs poll. The publication’s yearly DJ and club listings are definitive guides to global dance music trends.
While Glow’s weekly ‘EDM’ series is the foundation of Echostage events, they are far from the only options the venue offers. Inauguration Weekend saw hip-hop icon 50 Cent and the infamous Young Jeezy perform together. African stars Teddy Afro and Jah Lude have also performed for Washington’s sizeable Ethiopian community. The venue also hosts a World Boxing Union event this June. With more concert events in the pipeline, Echostage has, according to many, skyrocketed to the top position when it comes to concert venues in DC.
For concert listings and more information visit echostage.com
Cherry Blossom Festival
Springtime in D.C. always calls for sightseeing around the mall and seeing the cherry blossoms that have just bloomed. Although the actual festival will be taking place this Saturday April 13th, select festivities and attractions around the mall began as early as March 10th and will be going on until April 25th. There are tons of activities to choose from that can all be found at http://www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/category/events/
Here are just a few to think about!
National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade
April 13th from 10AM to noon along Constitution Ave from 7th to 17th streets NW enjoy vibrant costumes and blossom inspired decorations at the nations premier springtime parade! Tickets are $20 for Grandstand Seating and free to stand along the parade route.
Tidal Basin Paddle Boats
If you’re not looking for a guided tour and would rather just enjoy the views from the water with some light exercise, rent out a paddleboat and paddle your way around looking at all of the beautiful blossoms blooming.
You can rent them from 10AM to 5PM daily and it costs $12 an hour for 2- passenger boats or $19 for 4-passenger boats
Guided Tours
There is everything from a 3 and a half-mile jog, a night tour with lanterns, bike tours and pet friendly walks guided by park rangers to inform you about the history of the Cherry Blossoms. They take place daily and all tours have different start times and locations so check the website for more information.
http://www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/2013/03/20/ranger-led-programs/
Boat Tours and Cruises
There is a Monuments-by-Moonlight tour that runs on weekends only and is an hour long tour of the monuments and Kennedy Center. The boat is heated with indoor and outdoor decks and has beverages available for purchase as well. The prices are $26 for adults and $14 for children ages 4-12. For a daytime tour DC cruises will be starting at Georgetown and run alongside the Kennedy Center and all of the greatest monuments as well as getting an up close view of all of the stunning varieties of trees along the way. The boat is heated on the first deck and the second is an open deck. Prices are $24 for adults and $12 for children ages 4-12.
SCVNGR Challenge App
The National Spy Museum has created a free app for iPhone and Android that ties sightseeing and spying together for a fun challenge. Once you complete the challenge you receive a special SPY offer so look in your App Store and download it before you head into D.C.
There is also a free app for the festival activities where you can browse the tons of events going on, find shops and restaurants near you and much more, find the links to download it here:
http://www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/visitor-information/festival-app/
After all of the festivities this Saturday, be sure to head over to see Markus Schulz at Echostage for a great show. If that’s not what you’re looking for, Saturday is Ladies Night at UltraBar so come on over and bring your friends to enjoy great music and drink specials!
Summer Fashion Trends
Okay so it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out that the weather has finally just taken a giant leap towards beautiful weather and away from those cold breezy days, now what to wear?!
Hi Lows: This trend has become big recently. Its like the dress form of a mullet, but reversed; Business in the back, party in the front. Nothing better to cover up your cellulite that a sheer long layer in the back but still showing off your legs in the front!
Cut Outs:
This trend has been around for a while now but still always a must for warm weather. When the sun heats up shirts and dresses with cut outs is the best way to show off a little skin and avoid sweating as much as possible!
Wedges:
Okay so there’s no change of pace here, wedges are pretty much always a must for summer. They’re the easiest form of heels to walk in and show off your toned legs you’ve been working on all winter.
High Risers:
You used to think pants coming any higher than 3 inches below your belly button was for moms only but this trend from the 70’s has been on the rise for a while. They’re perfect for hiding love handles or that muffin top you are still working on getting rid of. These shorts are a must have for all those summer festivals coming up when you want to keep it casual but still look hot.
Color:
Okay time to get rid of all those drabby browns, greys and blacks and put some color into your wardrobe. No better way to get that guys attention you’ve been eyeing all semester than to throw on some obnoxious neons and bright colors.
What Not To Wear!
Sneaker Heels:
The look is just too hard to pull off for most plain Janes considering that most of them are poorly designed and have way too much going on. The “wedge” in most of them is so insignificantly small, why even bother?
Patchwork Shorts:
Dear God if you ever fell for this trend a few summers back, I surely hope that you’ve had the sense to trash or burn them by now. This pattern isn’t even flattering on the hottest girls there are.
Camo Print:
The phrase “getting down and dirty” is not to be taken literally. Unless you are crawling in the mud like a little Army man, do not wear camo!
Paisley Prints:
Lily Pulitzer is crazy for trying to make females think this design looks good on anything but folders. Paisley is meant to be reserved only for your grandmother’s ugly tablecloth, not your body.
Club Etiquette for the Ladies
It doesn’t matter how hot your outfit is or who you know at the door…if your grand entrance involves a face plant because you’ve had one too many on the ride over, maybe it’s time for a brush-up on your club etiquette. We’ve all seen her, so don’t be “that girl.”
Sometimes short is just too short. Ladies, revealing your all in a club is not sexy. In fact, it is just the opposite. We can all agree that if you got it, flaunt it, but you’re more likely to attract good (non-rape) attention if you leave a little to the imagination.
What’s with the shirts? Those white jeans go so well with the “I F**** on the first date” T-shirt. It does nothing good for you to wear that in public.
Pushing like you own the place. Clubs get crowded, go figure. Pushing and shoving people who are in your way is just mean. Everyone is there to have a good time, and you’re most likely in someone’s way, too. No one is above the crowd, so leave the prima donna attitude at home.
Public Displays of…what you should be doing in a bedroom. We get it: you look good, he looks good, the music is good. What isn’t good, however, is crossing the line and forgetting that you’re in a public place. It’s dark, but it’s not that dark.
Starting a Fight. It’s much easier to leave the room or the situation than show off your mad fighting skills that will result in getting escorted out by security or cops. Your outfit probably wasn’t made for chic fights, so the chance of something popping out that shouldn’t is high.
Can’t shuffle in those shoes, baby. If you can’t walk in them, you don’t look good stumbling in them. A 6-inch heel looks good only when you can pull it off, and that includes dancing. Pick your shoes wisely.
Be an independent woman. You only came to the club with $20? Don’t go around asking guys to buy you a drink if you have no intention of speaking to them. First, it’s rude to use anyone for gain, and second, if you’re classy, you should wait for the guy to offer a drink. Good things come to those who wait.
Refuse politely. There is always a creeper who wants to dance, and while sometimes you have to bring your inner bitch out to tell him no, most of the time, a polite refusal will keep you in the clear.
Handle your liquor. Time and time again, we have seen girls get ridiculously hammered to the point where they can’t walk or talk. Falling down steps or falling down anywhere is not attractive and it makes you look like “that girl.” This also goes for crying and boyfriend drama while intoxicated. If you’re breaking up with him in a club AND you’re drunk, he can’t hear you or understand you. Drink responsibly, it’s on every bottle everywhere…made for situations just like these.
Ladies Keep Calm – And Get Your First Date On
He Asked You Out… Now What?
Contributing Writer Amanda Hanowitz • @getWITZit
So, ladies (guys, pay attention): If you are living in this century, one that lacks chivalry and kind men, you probably don’t go on many dates. But if you’ve taken to heart everything your mom says about the “good old days” and talking to guys on the phone, perhaps you’ve been asked on a date or two.
So let’s say the boy of your dreams asks you on a date. What are you gonna do? Hopefully you’ll respond to his request with an answer (yes). Then you’ll start to panic a little bit.
If you are anything like me, slightly irrational, the following things will cross your mind:
- What the hell am I going to wear? I need to be casual cute, but like, a little dressier than normal, but like also not look like I’m trying too hard.
- What will I order? Everything on the menu is gonna be so weird to say aloud. Will he think I’m fat? Will he appreciate that I eat and am not anorexic?
- Are we gonna kiss hello? Are we gonna hug? Are we gonna awkwardly hug and bump our heads?
- What about the bill? Some people are so weird with money. Do I offer to pay? Do I insist if he says no? Do we split the bill? Do I just whip my wallet out?
- Will he kiss me goodbye?
Once you’ve gotten over the initial shock you can strategically plan the perfect outfit.
- Go for something trendy casual: Nice dark wash jeans and a comfortable, oversized sweater. Maybe go with jeggings, to ensure maximum comfort. Pair with combat boots or tall riding boots.
- Try J Brand Mid Rise Skinny Jeans in the Pure hue. Or try a high rise option. Pair the dark jeans with a Free People sweater, like the Windows to My Soul Pullover. You can never go wrong with a pair of Jeffrey Campbell Brit Wrap Strap Boots.
- Go for a subtle face of makeup; there is no need for cake on your face, girls. Apply some blush, eyeliner, mascara and a little tinted lipbalm for emphasis. Take it easy on these applications, you still want to look like yourself!
The appearance, unfortunately, is the only thing you have complete control over. All you can do after that is take a deep breath and have faith that he’ll kill it, the conversation will flow and that with any luck, no food will get stuck in your teeth. Bring floss just in case.
Above all else: BE YOURSELF! There’s a reason he asked you out. Rock your trendy outfit, fresh face and personality. There will be nothing not to love. If all goes well, maybe he’ll even ask you out again.
Why Chicks Love Pinterest
Some people say it is just like Tumblr but to a true “pinner”, Tumblr doesn’t compare to the amazing website that is Pinterest. It is basically a dream come true for people who like to plan and keep their thoughts and plans organized.
So first, you can make as many “boards” as you want and label them with different categories: food, clothes, dream homes, drink recipes, vacation spots, whatever you please. Then, if you are on any website and see something you like or if you search Pinterest, you just “pin” them to your boards to remember for later. Every pin has a link to the website it’s from so if you want to know more you can just follow the link. Here are the most common things girls use Pinterest for.
To feel like domesticated females
Chicks love finding fun little recipes of gourmet meals and pretending that they’ll actually be able to cook it themselves. I mean who doesn’t love looking at food?
To plan their “Dream Wedding”
Most girls start planning out every little detail of their weddings when they are young so being able to find even better ideas from fellow pinners is like paradise. Nothing better to scare off a boyfriend than telling him every detail of your future wedding you’ve already planned out!
To plan their appearance
Pinterest has it all in the beauty department. From outfits to crazy nails and impossible hair dos Pinterest is the perfect way for girls to give themselves the make over they have been waiting for!
To fuel their alcoholism
If men had the patience to look through all the great drink recipes on the site they would love Pinterest too! You wouldn’t believe the great ideas and wacky ingredients people come up with to mix with alcohol for a fun way to get a buzz.
To try their hand at crafting
The ideas people come up with for DIY projects are unbelievable and without Pinterest no one would know about any of them. From necklaces made of Pistachio shells or scarves made from T shirts, this site brings life to the saying “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure”.
To get themselves into shape
For some people, exercise doesn’t come easily, but Pinterest is here to help. There is hundreds of workout plans to do whether it is before you shower, when you wake up or before you go to bed and there are special workout routines to target every part of your body you wish to change.
To find ideas for their future home
Think of it as MTV Cribs but with way more cribs and pictures of all the cool features in one great site. The organization and gadgets people think to fill their homes with is incredible and the pool designs some people can afford.. it is a dream, but a very costly one!
To get a good laugh
Everyone loves a good meme to laugh at but it gets annoying when your whole newsfeed on Facebook is overflowing with memes that aren’t exactly your sense of humor. If you’re having a bad day you can just go to your humor board, scroll through the funny things you’ve pinned and be in a better mood instantly.
What Does Your Ink Say About You? Top 10 Most Common Tattoos
Getting inked–a cheesy phrase, but a cultural phenomenon that attracts and hooks people instantaneously. Whether for artful expression, grievance and moving on, or an eternal skin declaration of love, tattoos have different meanings for everyone. Similarly, where there is good, there is bad…and the ugly. A one-of-a-kind tattoo idea takes imagination and creativity, and deciding on placement is even harder. Before you join the ranks of upper-arm crosses or butterfly “tramp stamps,” read on and educate yourself.
10. Chinese Symbol–It’s everywhere, including every tattoo book in every shop across America. It can be assumed that, for the most part, you spontaneously decided to get tattooed, and in what better way than representing your “love” for Asian calligraphy. Worse, there is a high chance that your “I love you, Mom” symbol actually means…well, nothing.
9. Fairies–Colorful, girly creatures sitting on mushrooms or holding flowers whilst elegantly “flying” through the air. For most people, a fairy doesn’t provide the deep meaning they are looking for in a tattoo, but oddly, this is an extremely common piece of skin art that is chosen simply for cuteness rather than something concrete.
8. Butterflies and Flowers–Usually a combination of light blue butterflies and peachy-pink, open flowers swirling together along the ribs, ankles, or back. A common tattoo idea for the females, as it accentuates their summer tan and new bikini. That is pretty much all.
7. Overly-Cursive Lettering–This is seen on both guys and girls. Meaningful quotes are a great tattoo idea. Not being able to read them because the S’s and R’s are out of control is not a great idea.
6. Skulls Galore!–Any way you can think of them: on fire, flames coming out of the eyeballs, wrapped in roses, wrapped in barbed wire, etc. Creativity counts, of course, but a word to the wise: it doesn’t make you a bad ass.
5. Rosary Beads–Where? Around your ankle, with the cross neatly positioned on the top of your foot. We’ve all seen it, and if you’re absolutely not religious, it’s just a waste of good skin real estate.
4. Dragons–If you’re a guy, find a chick with a fairy tattoo and you’re set! Unless you’ve invested mounds of cash and session time into creating an entire-body dragon beast (for whatever reason), sporting a small, green lizard above your pecs is something you’re probably going to regret later.
3. Crosses–This is the guy’s version of the Rosary Beads. Crosses are almost always tattooed on the upper arm, with lettering or a ribbon and black and white shading.
2. Nautical Star–Do you know what it means, or are you getting it because you’d love to fill the spot around your elbow?
1. Tribal–There is only one way you can make this tattoo stand out–think intricately! There are a million different tribal designs that take detail and uniqueness to another level. If all you want, and can take, is 10 thick lines on your upper arm and shoulder blade, then congrats! You can audition for the Jersey Shore. Lastly, this tattoo idea is no stranger to the overwhelming female epidemic of tramp stamps.
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