Alicia Tenise

D.C. Fashion, Travel and Lifestyle Blogger

30 Second Pitch: Win $5k to Launch Your Dream Company

30 Second Pitch: Win $5k to Launch Your Dream Company featured by top Virginia blogger Alicia Tenise

I don’t always blog on Saturdays, but trust me: this is a very special post for some of my D.C.-area boss ladies!

I’ve been blogging full-time for the past two years, and you guys: being self-employed is no easy feat. To all my fellow boss babes out there — you all are my inspiration to keep going. Nope, I don’t have a steady paycheck every week or great benefits with blogging full-time, but at the end of the day, it’s the career that I’m the most passionate about, and that’s what makes it all worthwhile.

For all my D.C.-area female entrepreneurs out there: I’ve got the scoop on a competition where you can win funds to launch your dream business. The catch? You have to submit your applications by THIS Monday, November 12th. Here’s how to enter!
 
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The Top 10 Best Places to Take Photos in D.C.

Typical Day Exploring Washington D.C. - The Top 10 Best Places to Take Photos in D.C. featured by popular DC blogger, Alicia Tenise

Oh, man. I’m not sure why it took me this long to put this post together, but it’s a question I’ve been asked a million times.

Even though I started my blog as a college student in Richmond, I moved back to my hometown of D.C. back in 2013. I shot in and around the D.C. area for four solid years before my year in Philly, and now I’m temporarily back in D.C. for the next few weeks, and I’m falling back in love with all the best places to take photos in D.C.

As I take a trip down memory lane, here are some of the best places to take photos in D.C. — from a local. I do occasionally like to shoot in touristy spots. However, I also want to show you some fantastic places to take photos that aren’t the National Mall.
 
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My Spring Outdoor Happy Hour Uniform + Favorite D.C. HH Spots

Habitual Arietta Wrap Top, Joe's Jeans Charlie Ankle High Rise Skinny Ankle - Happy Hour Uniform styled by popular DC fashion blogger, Alicia Tenise

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In true Alicia spirit, one of the reasons why I love spring the most is all the al fresco dining options. Once a patio or rooftop opens up for the season at my favorite restaurants in town, you bet you can find me there until October. As soon as I get a rooftop happy hour invite, you bet that I’m going to grab my favorite high waisted jeans and crop top combo and rush out of the door!
 
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Spreading Cheer This Holiday Season

Madewell Fringe Cardigan, Teleflora Love Out Loud - Spreading Cheer This Holiday Season by Washington DC blogger Alicia Tenise

While I love the holiday season, I have to admit: sometimes I just need to take a step back and think about what the season is all about.

It’s easy to get caught up with the holiday parties, finding the right gift, and creating your wishlists. However, one of the best things about the holidays is that you can show your friends and loved ones that you care. Here are a few things that I’m doing this year to spread the holiday cheer to those around me.
 
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