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Andrea Rodgers is the Publisher & Editor-in-Chief of Miss A. She is a renowned marketer, entrepreneur and philanthropist actively involved in the Washington, D.C. community. Andrea founded three fundraising events: Blondes vs. Brunettes for the Alzheimer’s Association, The Courage Cup polo fundraiser -- now Courage for Kids benefiting at-risk youth and Fashion for Paws for the Washington Humane Society. Andrea also runs the Courage for Kids charity, which helps at-risk children in the D.C. area. Andrea has a foundation in IT having worked for five years in Public Sector sales management for the software developer, Peoplesoft. In addition, Andrea has been involved in public relations and marketing for a decade. She has been featured on CNN and Fox News, in a national advertising campaign for SK-II luxury skincare in national fashion magazines, served as blogger for Ann Taylor, partnered with Teri Jon, and has been interviewed by major newspapers and television networks across the world including USA Today, Washington Times, Washington Post, TV Tokyo and TV France. She was named a Top 10 Social Leader in Washington, D.C. by Politico and to Washington Life’s The Young & The Guest List as an influential Washingtonian under 40 years old. Andrea owns Socialite Marketing, a consulting business, and is a member of Vogue magazine’s Vogue 100, an exclusive group of 100 influential decision makers and opinion leaders across the country. She holds two bachelor’s degrees from Wake Forest University in economics and politics.

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Luxurious Accessories for Your Holiday Gift List

Sabina Les “Red Fleurs” French lace chiffon scarf with attached flowers and sequins. Each one is individual and made to order. $300 at www.sabinales.com
Chic and extraordinary: Red Crocodile iPhone case by Nancy Gonzalez. $325 at www.net-a-porter.com
The epitome of luxury: Silk/Satin Travel set from Lanvin, $490, includes a pair of embellished slippers and eye mask in a lovely drawstring pouch.
For the man in your life: Prep him for travel with this Leather Packer Cube by Ghurka, $350. Also in black and chestnut.
Reflecting nature with an Asian-inspired symbol of luck and strength, these 14k Rose gold and diamond “Zhuli” bangles by Alex Woo, $3,258 represent a women’s inner strength, elegance and resilience while stylishly capturing the modern spirit of today’s sophisticated woman. At www.alexwoo.com
InFlight Insider “St. Barth’s” Edition Vacation Kit, $825 ( $1075 if adding Medjet Assist membership). Kit includes travel bag from Original Fleabag, White + Warren cashmere wrap, Molton Brown dental & shaving kits and other Goodies to make travel a luxury. At
www.InflightStyle.com
Limited Ghurka handcrafted leather and twill golf bag, $7,500. With genuine shearling on shoulder strap for comfort and style and inside top collar of bag for extra club protection, this bag will make an elegant gift he’ll treasure for years. At Ghurka.com
For all those holiday parties, this handmade minaudiere from Kasavina made with Clear Swarovski crystals is sure to please. $1,900 at boutiques, www.clarakasavina.com
Add some more sparkle with these Christian Dior “Frou Frou” sunglasses, $675 at Dior boutiques, 800-929-DIOR
For the Sophisticated Taste: Felted Rabbit Fur Fedora by Patricia Underwood. Hand blocked and hand finished in their NYC studio. $575. Avail. at Saks Fifth Avenue
The Morgan bag by Lena Erziak with its powerful Ostrich will add taste to any ensemble.  $1,490.

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