Ruff Around the Edges

I love dogs. As you can probably tell from my Instagram account, I'm pretty obsessed with my main furball, Norman. So when I start to see the quirky graphic pet sweaters, you know I have to do a post.

Amazon, French Connection Sausage Dog Sweater, $44

Sausage dog. I love this. So chic!

JCrew Factory, Intarsia Scottie Dog Sweater, $52

Love. Just simple. I'm pairing this with a classic buffalo plaid flannel button down. 

Dorothy Perkins, Grey Pom Pom Sausage Dog Christmas Jumper, $39

Just added this adorableness to my cart and I'm not even sorry. That dog is wearing boots.

Prefer a pug? I've got you covered.

JCPenny, I Heart Ronson Dog Sweatshirt, $34

Just happiness. I love this casual and simple top that I can easily dress up or down by layer the right blouse or jewelry.

So show some personality when shopping this season and if you're a dog lover. Show it.

Be fabulous today!

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Doggie Style

I'm a huge dog lover. If you follow me on Instagram or Twitter you've probably met my dog, Norman. So it's easy for me to love the graphic dog trend that we're seeing on sweaters and tops lately. You can find them at any price point so let's look at a range.

JCPenny, Love By Design Critter Sweater, $19

An instant 'awwww' should have been your reaction to this sweater. And then you notice the details like the varsity stripes, contrast hem lines. And then, the price.

Kohl's, Apt 9 Animal Sweater, $30

Look at this guy! I would add a contrasting patterned button down to this and add a black pencil skirt for work.

Modcloth, Weiner Takes it All, $67

A great fall color and a great little graphic. And their tails wrap around the back of the sweater to form a heart.

Nordstrom, Instarsia Sweater, $59

I love this sweater. The subtle scoop neck and the dark heather gray is perfect for any color cord or just jeans.

As I write this, Norman is as close to me as possible, no really, his paws are resting on the shift key. He says hello. 

Be fabulous today!

The No Pressure Post

This is the inaugural post of The Capitol Hill Barbie. This is the OMG who is this girl and who does she think she is post? Well I'll tell you. No, I don't work on Capitol Hill but I am involved in politics on a professional level and while I don't have to suffer through the metro escalator lines at Capitol South during tourist season, I still like to think I am pretty aware of Hill life.

This blog isn't going to just be about the Hill because there are plenty of great blogs about that: my absolute favorite being the Capitol Hill Style Blog and also the original Capitol Barbie neither of which I am trying to replace because they are FAR superior in witty writing and fabulous ideas. I'm hoping this blog will take more of the preppy-girl-in-the-kinda-big-city style. I plan to write about food, local bars, fashion, tourism, style, etc on a budget. That is key. About a month ago I was living on a VERY entry-level salary but it seems I have paid my dues to move up the ranks just a little bit. So I know how to stretch a dollar but I also know when I can splurge my hard earned dough on a pair of Cole Haan heels on sale or a J Crew cardigan also on sale (seeing a pattern? Don't pay full price ladies, you never have to).

A little about me. I live in downtown DC in a studio apartment. Yes my bed is in my kitchen which is in my closet, but hey, I don't have a roommate and if I want to sit at home and watch Say Yes to the Dress in my sweats I can. I work in public relations- more specifically media relations. I come from a broadcast media background and I think that's because I love knowing things before other people and then telling them about it. I want a dog more than life itself, preferably an English bulldog but due to the BFs allergies it's looking more like a coton de tulear .

What else. Questions? Suggestions? Enjoy!