Having spent hours compiling a playlist, gone ga-ga over a pugapoo puppy, and concocted a killer mango margarita, you know a good mix yields a great product.

Designer Shannon Ely-McGregor shares your sentiment. Her clothing line, Mixie, successfully unites elements ...

You might not be getting roses, chocolates, and diamonds, but a good bargain always loves you back.

What: Hu’s Shoes
Why: Get Brian Atwood, Chloé, Maloles, and others for up to 60 percent off.
When: Thru Feb. 28. Mon.-Sat., ...

Your friends call you the conqueror of the nightlife scene. U Street bars? You were early to invade. H Street clubs? Your forces knew months in advance.

So you’ll of course be among the first to occupy the new territory, ...

February has just begun, but by weekend’s end you’ll be wearing your heart on your sleeve.

DRINK
Half-Price Wine
What: The just-opened Jack’s offers 50 percent off bottles all night.
Why: You can stop your whining.
When: Thurs., 5 p.m.-midnight.

Love is a battlefield.
Love is like a heat wave.
Love is working at Häagen-Dazs.

Maybe that last one isn’t so catchy, but it sure seemed to be for photographer Susie J. Horgan, whose new book, Punk Love, documents the ...

It’s chilly out. Warm things up with DailyCandy’s latest wordplay.

baby shower
n. A shower that lasts way longer than necessary from fear of the cold that inevitably awaits.

freezie freakies
n. Those prone to wearing full-on Siberian outfits, lumber ...

You’ve had such a straight-laced, buttoned-up couple of days. Get freaky this weekend.

DO
Counter Culture Festival
What: Bands, beer, and a freak show; plus artwork, comics, and indie fashion for sale.
Why: Step up to the counter.
When: Sat., 4 p.m.-midnight.
Where: