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LIFESTYLE LETTER

SEPTEMBER 2018 PUBLISHER

KC Cole | KC.Cole@LifestylePubs.com EDITOR

Nicolette Martin | Nicolette.Martin@LifestylePubs.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Amy Appleton Dreyer, Vanessa Mallory Kotz, Danielle Tepper

Season of Style

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Jack Hartzman, Matt Ničić, Paul Versluis

WE’VE ALL HAD THAT MOMENT WHEN OUR CLOSET IS FULL BUT WE CAN’T FIND A SINGLE THING TO WEAR. Whether it’s too big, too small, or just plain last season, the perfect outfit can be difficult to find.

It’s no wonder, too. Our style is the first thing the rest of the world sees, and whether or not we want to admit it, deep down we all care a little about how the world perceives us. With style being all around us in the form of clothing, hair, accessories, home decor or even food, we bring you our September issue—have you guessed it yet? The style issue!

We’re not just into clothes and accessories, though. From local designers and local boutiques to style for your home, your hair and even your meals, Potomac has so much to offer. Whether you’re interested in a few style pointers, we’re excited to share with you travel pointers as well from our neighbor and world

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER CHIEF SALES OFFICER CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DIRECTOR OF MARKETING ART DIRECTOR OPERATIONS DIRECTOR EDITORIAL MANAGER EDITORIAL AD MANAGER AD COORDINATORS

traveler Tracey Friedlander and family.

LAYOUT DESIGNERS

Whatever kind of style you’re into this season, we hope this issue inspires you to enjoy the finer things in life.

Stay stylish, Potomac!

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KC Cole , Publisher

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CORRECTION: Photo Credits for Party Animals Article on page 27 of the August issue was Ronald Gilbert Baker.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE SEPTEMBER 2018

FEATURES 14 Road Trip the World Connecting with People, History, Nature and Current Events

18 Fashion to Go Great Looks for Your Next Destination

25 Where Beauty Begins Bringing Out Beauty’s Potential at Oxygen Salon & Day Spa

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34 Fare with Flair Lahinch Tavern and Grill

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Travel Destination

25 Local Limelight 28 Trend Setter 30 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Local’s Choice

Recently SOLD Potomac Properties FOR AT LEAST 100% OF ASKING PRICE!

This data is a sampling of sold properties from July 2018.. Source: IRES MLS system.

SUBDIVISION

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

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BDRMS

BATHS

Saddlebrook

$450,000

$630,000

140%

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4

2.5

Fallsreach

$925,000

$945,000

102%

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4

3.5

Montgomery Square

$675,000

$685,000

101%

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4

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Falls Orchard

$775,000

$785,000

101%

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4

3.5

Fallsreach

$910,000

$920,000

101%

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4

2/2

Regent Park

$649,900

$655,000

101%

2

4

2.5

Potomac Village

$1,299,000

$1,303,000

100%

245

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4

Fawsett Farms Manor

$465,000

$465,000

100%

0

3

1

Fallsberry

$639,900

$639,900

100%

39

4

3.5

Potomac

$1,049,500

$1,049,500

100%

17

4

3

Inverness Woods

$629,900

$629,900

100%

9

3

3.5

Highland Stone

$710,000

$710,000

100%

2

4

2.5

Beallmount

$1,199,000

$1,199,000

100%

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5.5

Fox Hills

$799,900

$799,000

100%

0

4

2.5

Regency Estates

$669,900

$667,500

100%

20

4

2.5

Avenel

$1,075,000

$1,070,000

100%

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How to Sell Your Potomac House Without An Agent And Save the Commission Potomac, MD - If you've tried to sell your home yourself, you know that the minute you put the "For Sale by Owner" sign up, the phone will start to ring off the hook. Unfortunately, most calls aren't from prospective buyers, but rather from every real estate agent in town who will start to hound you for your listing.

Like other "For Sale by Owners", you'll be subjected to a hundred sales pitches from agents who will tell you how great they are and how you can't possibly sell your home by yourself. After all, without the proper information, selling a home isn't easy. Perhaps you've had your home on the market for several months with no offers from qualified buyers. This can be a very frustrating time, and many homeowners have given up their dreams of selling their homes themselves. But don't give up until

you've read a new report entitled "Sell Your Own Home" which has been prepared especially for homesellers like you. You'll find that selling your home by yourself is entirely possible once you understand the process.

Inside this report, you'll find 10 inside tips to selling your home by yourself which will help you sell for the best price in the shortest amount of time. You'll find out what real estate agents don't want you to know.

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This report is courtesy of Jonathan Lahey - Re/max Fine Living. Not intended to solicit buyers or sellers currently under contract. Copyright Š 2018

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AROUND TOWN

DC FASHION WEEK RETURNS SEPT. 19-23 Much like this summer’s all-star week of baseball at National Park, DC Fashion Week plans to “hit it out of the park” by uniting fashion designers from around the world to showcase their latest collections. This all takes place during the 14th-anniversary celebration of fashion week in Washington Sept. 19-23. Highlights include the Emerging Designers Showcase Presented by Sprite and the International Couture Collections Show at the Embassy of France. Visit DCFashionWeek.org for

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complete details.

PEACE MOUNTAIN THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS A SHAYNA MAIDEL IN OCTOBER

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Peace Mountain Theatre Company will present Barbara Lebow's A Shayna Maidel, a beautiful and poignant story about family, loss, different generations and cultures, set in Brooklyn in 1946. A Shayna Maidel will be performed over three weekends in

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October. Evening performances at 8 p.m.; matinees at 2 p.m. Performances held at Congregation Har Shalom, 11510 Falls Road, Potomac, Maryland.

PeaceMountainTheatre.com + Thursday, Oct. 11; Saturday, Oct. 13; Sunday, Oct. 14 + Thursday, Oct. 18; Sunday, Oct. 21 + Saturday, Oct. 27; Sunday, Oct. 28

&PIZZA OPENS POTOMAC YARD SHOP LOCATION &pizza, the D.C.-based craft pie purveyor, opened its doors at Potomac Yard on July 12. Known for culinary innovation, community-driven retail design

10243 Old Georgetown Rd Bethesda, Maryland 20814

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and its unique employee culture, &pizza celebrated

its 27th shop opening by treating the first 27 guests to free pizza. The shop is designed around the vibe of the surrounding Alexandria community and features &pizza’s signature black-and-white aesthetic throughout, plus all-new digital menu boards. In addition to &pizza’s signature hits, guests can craft their own one-of-a-kind pies for just $10.75.

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2ND ANNUAL MCPAW PARTY PRESENTS: THE GREAT GATSBY OCT. 13 The 2nd Annual MCPAW Party will be an extravagant Great Gatsby-themed evening of dinner, live music, special guests, auctions, signature cocktails and more. Please feel free to bring along your faithful canine companions to this benefit event. Dog walkers will be on site to help out, and outdoor areas for your four-legged friends are available.

Dress in your best Roaring Twenties outfit and party for a great cause at the William F. Bolger Center. For more information, visit MCPAW.org.

11TH ANNUAL TASTE IN POTOMAC RETURNS OCT. 6

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Taste in Potomac brings together leaders in our community, advocates for children and friends who care at the Bolger Center. Guests enjoy an evening of fabulous auctions and delicious food from Potomac area restaurants. Nearly 30 restaurants donate their fare for the enjoyment of the guests and to help Adoptions Together raise awareness and funding to find homes for children in foster care. For more information, visit AdoptionsTogether.org.

We are always accepting submissions for announcements you’d like to see included in our Around Town section. Submissions are accepted via the Contact Us tab at PotomacLifestyle.com.

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TRAVEL DESTINATION

PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED BY TRACEY FRIEDLANDER

ROAD TRIP THE WORLD CONNECTING WITH PEOPLE, HISTORY, NATURE AND CURRENT EVENTS

"WHEREVER YOU GO, GO WITH ALL YOUR HEART.” – Confucius Looking for adventurous travel ideas and experiences to share with your family? Meet the Friedlanders: Tracey, Andy, Alexis, Jeremy, Kayla and Kade, a local family who loves exploring the world and making their travels together meaningful, memorable and fun! From riding ATVs in the Golan Heights and camels past pyramids in Giza to bringing school and medical supplies to children and families in Haiti and Costa Rica, this family believes that traveling is all about connecting with people, nature, history and, of course, one another.

We talked to them about a few of their favorite trips.

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TRAVEL DESTINATION

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LIST OF FAVORITE PLACES

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IT’S NOT ABOUT THE TRIP, IT’S ABOUT THE PEOPLE! ROMANIA

Romania may seem off the beaten path, but from Brasov to Bucharest, you’ll find postcard villages, overlooked cities, friendly people, fairytale landscapes, incredible history and friendly people. Don’t be surprised if people invite you into

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their homes to meet their families, ask you to join them in a toast to their children’s health or dance with them at their

HISTORY LOVES COMPANY

children’s weddings!

LONDON “Picking up and taking off to England for a year may not have

DON’T MISS:

been a democratic decision but definitively was our best ever

+ Brasov - Peles Castle, Black Church

family decision!” Tracey says.

+ Bistritsa, the town where the young Englishman in Bram

With all four kids enrolled at The American School in

Stoker’s "Dracula" spends the night

England, the Friedlanders spent a year immersed in culture,

+ The colorful Saxon Village homes, Town Square and nearby

visiting historical landmarks—Churchill’s War Rooms, Bovey

Bargau Valley

Castle, Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle—and even cele-

+ Bucharest is a combination of a modern capitalist city and

brating a traditional Thanksgiving in Edinburgh with family and

remnants of a communist era gone by.

friends. With strategic planning and a two-suitcase per person

+ Ceausescu’s Mansion - ask to meet his former housekeeper

limit, they had the experience of a lifetime as they attached to a

+ The Palace of the Parliament, the second largest building

simpler way of life.

on the planet after the Pentagon DON’T MISS: SERVICE?

+ Ice skating at Hampton Court Palace

Contact Eileen McHenry with Romanian Children’s Relief about

+ Cooking classes at Jamie Oliver’s restaurants

many volunteer activities with and for the kids in RCR programs.

+ Eating your way through Borough Market

Inocenti.Ro/En/Home

+ Behind-the-scenes tours of castles and palaces + Punting trips in Cambridge and Oxford’s Christ Church

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ITINERARIES?

College (think Harry Potter)

Contact Catalin Pascanu with Albatross Travel Romania.

+ Salisbury Cathedral's Magna Carta

office@albatross-travel.ro

+ Brighton Pier

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03 THE CALL OF THE WILD GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS, ECUADOR Walk in Darwin’s footsteps and swim with penguins in one of the world’s foremost destinations for unspoiled landscapes and interactions with magnificent animals. Considered a unique "living museum and showcase of evolution," the Galápagos have a fierce commitment to conservation and remain one of the few places where you can get up close and personal with playful sea lions and gigantic sea tortoises who

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are unafraid of humans, thanks to their living in an environ-

AFTER SIX DECADES OF CASTRO RULE,

ment without predators.

CUBA HAS A NEW PRESIDENT CUBA

DON’T MISS:

Cuba wasn’t off the beaten path for Hemingway, but only

+ A cruise on the water with a house on an island (check

recently is it back on the U.S. traveler’s map! Known for its cul-

out Casa La Iguana, Santa Cruz). Pair this trip with a stop-

ture, cobblestone roads and rich history, Cuba lies just 90 miles

over in beautiful Quito (Colonial Quito, lunch at Hotel Casa

off Florida’s coast. As one of only five communist countries in

Gangotena and the San Francisco Monastery. If you can take

the world, it’s a nation full of juxtapositions of old and new—from

the elevation, ride the cable cars!)

vintage cars and towns frozen in colonial times to idyllic beaches and world-class art.

SERVICE? Contact Quito’s Santa Lucia Orphanage and ask if you can vol-

DON’T MISS:

unteer with the kids, host a party during the holidays or donate

+ Old Havana

much-needed supplies. Melaleuca.org

+ Ration stores + Fuster’s Fantasyland

ITINERARIES?

+ Trinidad

National Geographic Expeditions,

+ Cienfuegos

NationalGeographic.com/Expeditions;

+ El Malecón

Senderos Naturales, SenderosNaturales.com/En/Home;

+ Hemingway’s writing retreat

Epic Private Journeys, EpicPrivateJourneys.com

+ Dinner at San Cristobal Paladar SERVICE? Pack your bags full of toiletries and small items to give away.

ITINERARIES? Travel independently under 11 categories (e.g. “Support For The Cuban People”) or with groups (Backroads, Backroads.com; National Geographic Expeditions, NationalGeographic.com/Expeditions; Cuba with Batia, CubaWithBatia.com).

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FAS H I ON TO G O GREAT LOOKS FOR YOUR NEXT DESTINATION

ARTICLE VANESSA MALLORY KOTZ PHOTOGRAPHY JACK HARTZMAN

1079 SEVEN LOCKS ROAD, ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND, 301.424.0906 IBHANABOUTIQUE.COM Business Trip: Boss Style International Tourist Day Trip: Wine Tasting

Try a patterned skirt and a flash of pink for a new take on the black suit.

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WHETHER YOU ARE TAKING A DAY TRIP TO A VIRGINIA WINERY, TOURING PARIS, OR ARE A KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR A CONVENTION IN CLEVELAND, WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED. Partnering with local boutique Ibhana Creations, we created three looks to inspire your style for the next time you travel.

Meena Tharmaratnam started Ibhana when, after a divorce, she needed to rejoin the workforce, calling it “a kick in the pants that started a fire.” While she didn’t have a background in business or fashion, she loved art and had developed a great eye. Meena began by importing and selling Indian shawls from her home in 2002, graduating to fashion and trunk shows for the next 10 years. After advice and mentoring found at the Rockville Women’s Business Center, she launched her first location with a pop-up shop in Cleveland Park in 2012.

When she opened her shop in Potomac, Meena quickly learned to tailor her inventory to the needs of women in the area.

“She travels a lot,” Meena says of the usual customer. “We focus on travel-friendly, wrinkle-free clothing that is easy to care for.”

A fitted denim jacket over a light camisole paired with a bold necklace creates a casual look with polish.

The shop features Canadian and American lines offered by designers such as Joseph Ribkoff, IC, Samuel Dong, Tianello and Papillon Blanc in sizes 2 through 20.

OUTFIT 1 | Joseph Ribkoff striped jersey

pencil skirt, $155 | Joseph Ribkoff camisole, $110 | Tristan cropped asymmetric front jacket, $220 | Lancaster tote, $295

OUTFIT 2 | A’nue Ligne camisole, $65 | Joh denim jacket, $115 OUTFIT 3 | Clara Sun Woo printed palazzo

pant, $70 | A’nue Ligne camisole, $65 | Joh denim jacket, $115 | Lancaster saddle bag, $298

Pair a fitted jacket with wide-leg pants for a flowing and flattering silhouette.

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Skip the tie and go with geometric cuff links and a pocket square to keep you business look fresh and professional.

Business looks and more for your next trip.

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Get creative by mixing and matching suit pieces and skipping the tie for a more relaxed look.

5301 WISCONSIN AVE. NW WASHINGTON, DC 20015 202.362.0191 EVERETHALLBOUTIQUE.COM

OUTFIT 1 | Everett Halls suit and accessories

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Add a bold printed cotton jacket in neutral tones to leggings for effortless comfortable chic.

Business looks and more for your next trip.

MODELS: MELISSA ICHIUJI is a D.C.-based artist with a current exhibition of her work in Paris. She teaches life-changing courses at Artists and Makers Studio and the Katzen Arts Center.

KASI PERKINS of The Style Perk is a fashion blogger who focuses on personal style, natural hair, fitness and travel.

PURNELL THURMAN is a tall, dark and handsome wealth manager who travels around the world to service his clients’ financial needs.

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OUTFIT 1 | Blue Vanite Couture pin pleated

cross button jacket, $225 | Black Vanite Couture pin pleated pencil pants, $165 |Â Silver Sea Lily Piano wire and pearl necklace, $68

OUTFIT 2 | IC Collection newspaper print soft cotton jacket, $175 | Lancaster red leather bag, $318

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LIVE YOUR STYLE, CREATE YOUR BEAUTIFUL AT OXYGEN SALON & DAY SPA ARTICLE DANIELLE S. TEPPER

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WHEN YOU WALK THROUGH THE DOOR AT OXYGEN SALON & DAY SPA ON ROCKVILLE PIKE, YOU REALIZE WHY THE PLACE IS APTLY NAMED—IT’S LIKE A BREATH OF FRESH AIR. Between the hustle and bustle of snipping scissors and spinning chairs and the din of chatter over the drone of blow dryers, it becomes evident while observing the dynamic between the person sitting in the chair and the person standing behind it that the hairdressers are striving to be more than simple stylists. They’re artists.

This is exactly the vision salon director Harrod Harnarine says they set out to achieve when owners Sagi and Nazreen opened Oxygen in 2012.

“Our mission has always been to facilitate a niche in our industry where we offer an experience to a client that’s custom to who they are,” he says. “It’s not just a cut and color; it’s really crafting a look.”

The dream team trio all come from backgrounds that are deeply rooted in fashion.

Sagi came to the States in 1992 and continued his education at Goldwell KMS Academy.

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“It took us a few months to figure it out, but we realized that the strength of our business is our staff,” he says. “That’s what sets us apart—we’re elevating people by sharing our knowledge and expertise and giving a helping hand. That’s what makes you feel like you’re working as a team.”

Owner Sagi

Nazreen did most of her training in Italy. She hones her craft year-round by attending hair shows around the country.

“I treat my clients like friends; I listen to them,” she says.

“The beauty of our business is in making people happy.”

“She’s like the matriarch of the group," Harrod says of Nazreen. "She makes you feel comfortable right away, and her work is untouchable. She has superior vision and foresight.”

Harrod is a Maryland native and former model with advertising and marketing experience, making him an invaluable addition.

“The collaboration between us was ideal; I have a background in the business on a larger scale, and they have the technical skills and artistry,” he says.

Oxygen stays one step ahead of the competition by researching ever-changing trends while remembering

Owner Nazreen

that some things never change.

Taking their clients’ ideas and giving them an end result that helps them realize their own beauty is the goal with every single client.

“When someone’s able to truly see their own beauty, that’s something that society doesn’t give to you; it can’t be taken away. It’s yours, it’s individual. As beauty professionals, those are the magic moments—when you know they’re looking in the mirror and loving themselves and trying to remain calm, but they’re going to get to their car and take a million selfies. That’s why we do what we do.”

“WHEN SOMEONE’S ABLE TO TRULY SEE THEIR OWN BEAUTY, THAT’S SOMETHING THAT SOCIETY DOESN’T GIVE TO YOU; IT CAN’T BE TAKEN AWAY. IT’S YOURS, IT’S INDIVIDUAL. 1677

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Salon Director Harrod

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TREND SETTER AMY APPLETON DREYER, STYLIST + CREATIVE DIRECTOR OF @STEPSOFSTYLE, BUILDS A FALL CAPSULE COLLECTION BY MIXING FLUID SILHOUETTES WITH NEUTRAL CLASSICS. Layering timeless pieces in various ways leaves you with a refined and easy wardrobe, transitioning your way to cooler weather in style.

the pieces

1. Ganni Julliard Sweater, Net-a-Porter.com, $220 2. Babaton Blazer, Aritzia.com, $198 3. Pleated Skirt, TheFrankieShop.com, $125 4. Zadie Dress by Joseph Fashion, Joseph-Fashion.com, $645 5. Box T-Shirts, Everlane.com, $16 each 6. Turtleneck by N.Peal, TheOutnet.com, $155 7. Cashmere Sweater by Stella McCartney, MatchesFashion.com, $358 8. Bluebell Pant by Ganni, Ganni.com, $190 9. Leather Skirt by Raey, MatchesFashion.com, $424 10. Trench Coat, Everlane.com, $138

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the accessories

11. Bucket Bag by Staud Clothing, Staud.Clothing.com, $310 12. Hava Small Satchel by Proenza Schouler, Barneys.com, $1,650 13. Lubo Belt Bag by Nanushka, Net-A-Porter.com, $358 14. Leather Backpack by Clyde, AssemblyNewYork.com, $458 15. Sheer Socks

by Raey, MatchesFashion.com, $42 16. Tortoiseshell Earrings by Machete, ShopMachete.com, $36 17. San Remo Scarf by Toteme, Net-A-Porter.com, $210 18. Braided Belt by Isabel Marant, ShopBop.com, $120 19. Ankle Strap Heels, Mango.com, $59.99 20. Esplar Sneakers by Veja, ShopBop.com, $120 21. Skylan Mule by Mercedes Castillo, Nordstrom.com, $130 22. Vegan Boots, FreePeople.com, $88

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Meet Wyatt Oring Of yOur PersOnal trainer

In-home personal training and nutrition coaching is my way of improving lives the way I know best—through health, fitness, diet, inspiration, encouragement and accountability...all in one.

FREE BEER TASTING Dawson's Market

Stop in and sample some local beers

every Saturday at Dawson’s Market in Rockville. DawsonsMarket.com

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Since attending Wootton High School, I’ve read countless books, listened to podcasts and lectures, worked my butt off achieving training certifications, contemplated major life decisions all with the goal of starting my own in-home personal training business: Your Personal Trainer.

SATURDAY SUMMER PAR-TEES

It has inspired me, challenged me and, most of all, led me to meet some incredible individuals who have become my clients, mentors and friends.

with prizes. MCGGolf.com

Northwest Golf Course

Par-Tee on the Northwest Golf

Course every Saturday in Silver

Spring with food trucks, a cash bar and live DJ. There will be games, putting and driving range competitions

Everyday I am totally committed to getting my clients strong, physically and mentally, so they can better focus on the impact they want to make on the world.

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I have worked with adults, seniors, teenagers, business leaders and entrepreneurs with goals for weight loss, strength, flexibility, balance, healthy eating and much more.

ZUMBA ON THE PLAZA

You may be thinking, “How is this young guy going to help me achieve my goals?”

Here is the truth: I am like every other 21-year old who likes to have fun, have an occasional drink, go to a concert—but I’m also different. I have spent a decade training and studying fitness. For 3 years I worked for one of the top preventative medicine doctors in the world, Dr. Michael Greger. i have the top certifications in personal training, nutrition coaching and Crossfit training—and i love it!

Personal training and nutrition coaching in my clients’ homes enables me to deliver extremely personalized programs that achieve their specific health goals.

At the end of the day, I impact people who are READY to make a commitment to themselves and their health.

Contact me and mention Potomac Lifestyles for your complimentary, in-home health assessment. Let’s get better together!

Wyatt Oring your Personal trainer, llC

240-380-8022

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SEPTEMBER

How are people in Montgomery County improving their lives?

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Gaithersburg

Get ready to have some fun! Join in for free Tuesday night Zumba on the Lakefront Plaza at RIO Washingtonian Center (near Uncle Julio's). Instructors will lead you through an awesome calorie-burning dance fitness party.

RIOWashingtonian.com

7 ROOFTOP YOGA AND HAPPY HOUR Bethesda

Enjoy the night on the beautiful rooftop patio for a 60-minute Flow State yoga class at TRUEBODY in Bethesda. Stay for happy hour with spirited beverages and light bites around the fire pit. Yoga mats will be provided. Truebody.fit

SEPTEMBER

7 THE ROCKVILLE SCIENCE CENTER PRESENTS: DR. TEMPLE GRANDIN The Strathmore

Dr. Temple Grandin, a renowned professor of animal science at Colorado State University, will share her insights on humane management and handling of animals as they interact with humans. Dr. Grandin is well-known as a successful autistic individual who has written extensively on the subject of autism.

Strathmore.org

12 NSO POPS: STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE Kennedy Center

Experience the classic original film in the concert hall. Join Luke, Leia and Han Solo on their epic journey as the NSO’s performance of John Williams's

Oscar-winning

score

takes the music to new heights, from the bustling Cantina scene to the foreboding trumpets echoing Darth Vader’s first appearance.

Sept. 12-15. Kennedy-Center.org

15 PARK AFTER DARK Historic Great Falls Tavern

Celebrate the C&O Canal at Park After Dark, the C&O Canal Trust’s annual fundraiser held under the stars

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ari and Marnie love running their female-owned residential cleaning company, Two Maids & A Mop, which serves Montgomery County, DC and Northern VA. They also love giving back to their community by partnering with Cleaning for a Reason (CFR). Through this partnership, Two Maids offers free house cleaning to women undergoing cancer treatment. As a female owned business Two Maids knows that it is very important to give back to the women in the community and they recognize the importance of a clean home during a difficult time. Choose Two Maids and A Mop for your next cleaning and help to support a women owned business that is helping women in your community. A sparkling clean home is the added bonus! Give them a chance--they would love to work with you!

at Historic Great Falls Tavern. This year, guests will enjoy great food, libations, a campfire, unique auction items, and music and dancing with The 19th Street Band, all to benefit the C&O Canal National Historical Park.

ParkAfterDark.org

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(240) 660-2118 twomaidsrockville.com

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MOMMY

21 NEW MEDIA TOURING PRESENTS: THE FUN SHOW WITH CAT & NAT The Strathmore

SEPTEMBER

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Cat & Nat, the mom duo most known for their viral #MOMTRUTHS videos and hilarious weekly Facebook Live Shows, are hitting the road and

taking Girls Night Out to a whole new level. These ladies are notorious for talking about all the things

moms are thinking but never say in

an honest, hilarious and candid way.

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still has it

THE SMITHSONIAN’S MUSEUM DAY Washington D.C.

Museum Day is an annual celebration of boundless curiosity hosted by

Smithsonian magazine. Participating museums and cultural institutions

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BARRY J. COHEN, M.D. B OA R D C E RT I F I E D P L AST I C A N D R E CO N ST R U C T I V E S U R G E O N

across the country provide free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket. The Museum Day ticket provides free admission for two people.

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29 NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC “ON THE WATERFRONT” FILM WITH LIVE ORCHESTRA The Strathmore

Leonard Bernstein’s score for the Oscar-winning film On the Waterfront (1954) is his only work com-

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posed specifically for film. Bernstein’s music was nominated for an Academy Award for "Best Music, Scoring of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture" and has been recognized by the American Film Institute as one of the best film scores of all time. Strathmore.org

SEPTEMBER

IS YOUR SYSTEM RUNNING EFFICIENT DURING THE DOG DAYS OF SUMMER? Mention Potomac Lifestyle and receive

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HVAC & Plumbing Services in Potomac Serving Homes & Businesses With more than 30 years of experience at our side, Jimmy Gusky and the passionate team at Jimmy Gusky Heating & Air have the specialized knowledge, skills, and tools to provide you with an extensive array of HVAC and plumbing services throughout the Montgomery County and Metropolitan area. Whether you own a residential or commercial space, we are able to diagnose, repair, maintain, and Install, with a Commitment to 100% Customer Satisfaction.

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FARE WITH Flair

LOCAL’S CHOICE

LAHINCH TAVERN AND GRILL

ARTICLE DANIELLE S. TEPPER

PHOTOGRAPHY JACK HARTZMAN

AT LAHINCH TAVERN AND GRILL, EXECUTIVE CHEF TED HUGHES IS BRINGING A UNIQUE TWIST OF CULINARY EXCELLENCE TO THE POTOMAC AREA BY OFFERING MUCH MORE THAN JUST RUN-OF-THE-MILL IRISH FARE. Chef Hughes’ passion for quality, farm-fresh ingredients began early in his life as he grew up living on a small farm in upstate New York. After landing a job in a French restaurant in college, Ted switched his major from chemistry to food and hotel management. While in Paris, he worked and educated himself in classical French Cuisine. From there, he traveled to many places, including Napa Valley, California; Amman, Jordan; and Puerto Rico, finally settling in northern Virginia. His experiences working under many world-class chefs gave him a well-rounded education in the amazing diversity and history of what is now considered to be modern cuisine.

“I love being able to provide a comfortable, cozy environment where people can have a home away from home and enjoy a variety of foods, whether it be a simple pub-style dish or something a bit more elegant,” Ted says. “I go to the market twice a week and hand-select produce so that we are able to serve our guests some of the region’s freshest products available.”

Potomac residents can now enjoy a great fusion of Irish and American dishes. Lahinch prides itself on delicious, upscale-casual cuisine by serving dishes like the Mediterranean Platter with hummus, Greek yogurt with roasted peppers, olive oil-cured feta with Sicilian olives and pepperoncini, Parmesan flatbread, eggplant fritters with tomato jam, pickled vegetables and pita bread.

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10120 Falls Road on September 1st , 11am-12pm Children can meet and play with barn animals such as;

ducks, bunnies, goats, piglets and more CALL NOW AND SET UP AN APPOINTMENT.

NEW LOCATION OPENING SOON IN THE HEART OF POTOMAC VILLAGE FALL 2018!

(301) 943-7775 // AtoZFunCare.com // Potomac Falls Rd(near 270 north/south & 495)