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Wednesday, August 18, 2010

…not in dated order:

The District Sample Sale Thursday, September 16 starting at 5:30. It’s back – and it keeps getting better and bigger each season. The event pulls in thousands for children’s and women’s charities, and this year’s beneficiary is George Washington Hospital’s Mammovan, the area’s only mobile mammography unit. At this moment, only about 10 $100 VIP tickets are left. They’re pricey, but you do get the best access to the goods. Other than that, your best bet is to buy a $40 general admission ticket, leave work early, and camp out to be as close to the front of the line as possible.

All You Can Grab Bag Sale at It’s All Good August 29 at noon. More than a lot of me wants to keep this all to myself, because the idea is that you pay $10, get a bag, and stuff it with as much as you can (including these awesome size 6 Franco Sarto boots). I have fond memories of the bag sales at the Stonewall Jackson Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop growing up in Lexington, and to this day, there’s nothing better than a triumphant thrifting trip. The event is being billed as a teen back-to-school event, so to all the Mileys out there, be warned: I’m older and I have more experience.

First-ever Bloomingdale’s Outlet opening this Friday at Potomac Mills. From 9:30-10 am, all the Bloomie’s VPs and assorted corporate folks will be on hand to celebrate with a ribbon-cutting, refreshments and local entertainment from Urban Nation H.I.P.-H.O.P. Choir. If you’re interested in snagging some affordable new clothes for fall, this should be exciting news. The store’s hours will be Monday-Saturday from 10-9 and Sundays from 11-6.

Fashion’s Night Out evening of September 10. Fashion’s Night Out is a global initiative created by American Vogue, the CFDA, NYC & Company, and the City of New York to celebrate fashion and boost the industry’s economy. But now Washington and a bunch of other cities are officially getting in on the fun. The entire Georgetown shopping district will be a part from 6-11, with more than 60 stores offering discounts, free drinks, gifts with purchase, trunks shows and special appearances. Cirque du Soleil performers from OVO will be taking to the area’s streets to give away tickets to see the show, Washington Post Express and FW‘s Jenn Barger and Katherine Boyle will host a fashion chat at The Proper Topper, Urban Chic will host a Halston Heritage trunk show, and as one of the event hosts I’ll be….well, doing something taking shape now to be unveiled later. You can also snap up a FNO tote for $10, 100% of proceeds going to Labels for Love, the DC-based charity helmed by DC Real Housewife Mary Amons. Details on FNO Georgetown here.

Over at Neiman Marcus Mazza Gallerie from 6-9, listen to a live performance by local band US Royalty, who will play songs from their new album out in October, a Fall Lafayette 128 runway show with designer Edward Wilkerson, a design-your-own-cupcake bar, Bobbi Brown makeovers, a digital photobooth, W Hotel lounge and giveaways, and with every $25 donation to The Trust for the National Mall, a chance to open and win one of three Tumi suitcases filled with prizes.

…wheew!

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“I’m Wearing Vena Cava…”

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

{via Revamp}

We did a scavenger hunt at the Phillips Collection Jason Wu/Robert Ryman event the other night, and everyone had to ask me “who” I was wearing. I must have educated at least 300 people on the line. I deserve a new dress.

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Jason Wu’s Inspiration Boards

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Images of the inspiration boards Jason Wu used while coming up with his collection for the fall TSE collection were sent over in advance of the event tonight – interesting that the placement of the images on the boards is the focus; it’s not cluttered with swatches and it’s not collage-style like you’ll often see. I love how clean and spare they are, just like the collection.

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My Style Soul Sister

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Kristen Lee and I were separated at birth. Note to self: obtain vat of bleach.

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Save the Date!

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Very very excited to announce that I’ll be teaming up with Neiman Marcus for a fashion-themed evening of art and inspiration at Phillips after 5 next month. The event is focused on the interplay of inspiration between minimalist painter Robert Ryman and a one Jason Wu. Wu drew inspiration for his Fall 2010 collection for TSE from Ryman’s work – of which neutral colors and materiality are hallmarks – so it makes sense for Wu to explain that for this collection, he wanted to consider TSE’s cashmere as the ultimate canvas (isn’t it, though!).

Please see awesome comparative slideshow here!

FASHION COLLECTION BY JASON WU MEETS ITS FINE ART INSPIRATION AT A SPECIAL PHILLIPS AFTER 5

With Neiman Marcus Mazza Gallerie and Project Beltway’s Rachel Cothran

WHEN: Thurs., August 12, 5–8:30 p.m.

WHERE: The Phillips Collection

WHAT: Designer Jason Wu cites Robert Ryman’s paintings as the inspiration for his Fall 2010 TSE cashmere collection. For one evening, models act as living works of art in the Ryman exhibition, bringing Wu’s designs face-to-face with their fine art inspiration. A video of Wu’s fall 2010 ready-to-wear runway show is on view in the café, and a scavenger hunt leads visitors through the museum, collecting fashion and fine art facts for a chance to win prizes. The program is part of Phillips after 5, a lively evening of art and entertainment with food and cash bar.

WHY: In conjunction with Robert Ryman: Variations and Improvisations on view at the Phillips through Sept. 12, 2010

COST: Due to the popularity of Phillips after 5, advance reservations during special exhibitions are encouraged to insure admission: $12 for adults, $10 for visitors 62 and over and students, free for members and visitors 18 and under. Reserve online until 12 hours before the event at www.phillipscollection.org/calendar or 202-387-2151.

{Two looks from Jason Wu for TSE Fall 2010 Collection with Robert Ryman. To Gertrud Mellon, 1958, © 2010 Robert Ryman}
{Two looks from Jason Wu for TSE Fall 2010 Collection with Robert Ryman. Untitled, 1964, © 2010 Robert Ryman}

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Enfolded

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

{via Jeppe Kumaki}

A woman stepped into a Metro subway car over the weekend wearing a long, simple white column dress that appeared to have been made out of a sheet. It was as if she’d woken up next to her lover, gathered the bedsheet about her like women do only in movies to stand up, but then continued — pausing to wrap her hair in a purple headscarf — out the door and down, underneath the street. It struck me as incredibly chic, modern, and a bit mysterious, and I haven’t been able to get it out of my head since.

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Dear Intern

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

I kick off “Intern Fashion Week” on the Washington Post’s Campus Overload blog with some rules of thumb for our city’s interns. I’m pretty proud of the “cardigans, not Kardashians” bit. Look out for advice from other bloggers throughout the week.

Our intern at work sounds like Gina from Empire Records, so naturally I told her she needs to sing Sugar High at some point this summer. Such a great song (the real version, kids…), to turn up and flail around to while in your car or in your room getting dressed.

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