We are closing out the dog days of summer here in D.C. It’s time to get out of the house and enjoy gelato and cocktail pairings, free aperitivo hours, and decked-out floral patios at summer pop-ups ...

From flagships to seasonal pop-ups, here are the openings to have on your shopping radar this year, whether you’re looking for the latest in home, beauty, fashion, or jewelry.

For all the (slow) progress pop culture has made in embracing queer sex, it's been particularly slow to embrace one aspect in particular — the strap-on.