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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 Rodgers 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 Washington, 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, curated a Blogger Boutique for Lafayette 148 NY, 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. Rodgers 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 Rodgers owns Miss A 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. Andrea Rodgers holds two bachelor’s degrees from Wake Forest University in economics and politics.

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Ashley Taylor Bronczek’s W.E.A.R Project: We Each Are Responsible

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Ashley Taylor Broncek

W.E.A.R. (We Each Are Responsible) Project™ is a line of socially responsible bracelets founded by Ashley Taylor Bronczek, a certified Gemologist and avid Washingtonian philanthropist. Nine years ago, this California native moved to Washington after graduating from USC, and I’m not sure the city has ever been the same. As [...]

The Front Row At Bethesda Row 2013

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NBC’s Angie Goff emcee’ing The Front Row in 2012

Federal Realty Investment Trust announces The Front Row, the fifth-annual, star-studded style weekend at Bethesda Row. The Front Row event will take place May 16 through May 18 and features three signature Bethesda Row fashion events in addition to over 35 in-store fashion, beauty [...]

Shirlie’s Girls Night Out Returns With Book Signing By Wendy Higgins

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The Village at Shirlington announces the May event lineup for Shirlie’s Girls Night Out, the much-adored, village-wide monthly celebration of style. On Thursday, May 2, Shirlington will go high-fashion with the launch of the new novel Sweet Peril with author Wendy Higgins, a make-your-own perfume party at Ah Love Oil & Vinegar, plus 17 [...]

EIF Revlon Run/Walk For Women In Los Angeles

Halle Berry hosts EIF Revlon Run/Walk LA

Join thousands of women on Saturday, May 11th in Los Angeles along with host Halle Berry at the 20th Annual Walk/Run for Women. Support the cause to raise funds for cancer research, counseling, and EIF’s National Women’s Cancer Research Alliance.

Halle Berry hosts EIF Revlon Run/Walk LA (Photo Credit: zimbio.com)

The Entertainment [...]

Shop At LOFT Store Near You On Saturday, March 9th And Enter To Win FIAT 500 + $1,000 Wardrobe

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Ladies, do not miss your chance to win a new FIAT 500 + $1,000 LOFT wardrobe! It’s as easy as stopping by your local LOFT store this Saturday and registering. You’ll want to check out LOFT’s super cute Spring Collection.

Austyn Zung, SVP Creative Director of Design for LOFT focused [...]

Interview With Carl Ray, First Lady Michelle Obama’s Personal Makeup Artist

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Carl Ray at work

This past week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Washington, DC based celebrity makeup artist, Carl Ray who has been the resident makeup artist for George Salon at the Four Seasons Hotel for 16 years. Carl grew up a “Navy brat” living in such places as Naples, Italy, Robot, [...]

Miss A Founder, Andrea Rodgers To Host Joie Trunk Show At Ginger Boutique At The Mosaic

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I hope you’ll make plans to join me for a JOIE Trunk Show at Ginger Boutique at Mosaic District from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 21st! The store is generously giving us 20% off and there will be cupcakes and lots of bubbly!

Ambassador Nancy G. Brinker with [...]

Lilly Pulitzer® To Host Grand Opening Party In Tysons Galleria Store

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(Photo Credit: Lilly Pulitzer)

My readers know I am a huge fan of the color PINK, so it’s no surprise that I adore the Lilly Pulitzer® brand, which is known for their resort fashion inspired by the Palm Beach lifestyle. I’m excited to share that Lilly is hosting a Grand Opening Party for [...]

Recap: Komen Greater NYC’s Painting Wall Street Pink

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(Photo Credit: Wall Street Journal)

Last Thursday I attended Komen Greater NYC’s Young Professionals Committee’s Painting Wall Street Pink event which was held on the Trading Floor of the New York Stock Exchange. It was amazing to see the front of the famous New York Stock Exchange uplit in my favorite color — [...]

Miss A’s Fave: Sephora Classic Pointed Eyeliner Brush #17

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Sephora Classic Pointed Eyeliner Brush #17

I took in so much great makeup advice from makeup artist Alice Lane when I had my makeup done for my photo shoot with photographer Patric Shaw for a SK-II advertising campaign a few years ago. As with much in life, less is more. That said, what [...]

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