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Fashion Events for the Calendar.

Posted on August 18, 2010
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…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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Tomorrow: Roark Trunk Show at Napoleon

Posted on June 2, 2010
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One word for these amazing bib-style necklaces from NYC label Roarke: WANT.

Drop in for cocktails, meet the designer and shop new styles. Not necessary, but you can RSVP on Facebook here.

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Scotch and Style: Local Gents Host J.Crew Men’s Designer Wednesday

Posted on April 26, 2010
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Walker Lamond of Rules for My Unborn Son, one of my most favorite stylish (and wise…) men-about-town, is hosting a little get-together Wednesday with VP of men’s design at J.Crew, Frank Muytjens. J.Crew’s head women’s designer Jenna Lyons has been getting so much press attention recently that it’s nice to see Mr. Muytjens get out from behind his book-crammed, refreshingly unassuming office. (Side note: Jenna Lyons and I share an identical philosophy on pants, I realized, flipping through a recent Lucky magazine; that is, go big – dramatic wide-legs, major volume, super skinny – or go home.)

Frank Muytjens, photo courtesy ACL

This flier is probably meant to be emailed as opposed to posted, so here at the details:

J.CREWREQUESTS the PLEASURE of YOUR COMPANY
for SOME SINGLE MALT (AND A BIT of STYLE TOO)

Our head men’s designer Frank Muytjens will be on hand to talk shop.
(ask him about the elements of a great suit, what’s in
our Secret Wash or other burning questions…)

Wednesday, April 28th
6–8pm

Hosted by:
Grant Allen
Vinoda Basnayake
Matthew Donohue
Walker Lamond
Andrew Reese
David Smith

J.Crew Men’s Shop
3222 M St. NW
Washington DC
Kindly RSVP to: 212 209 2737

Guests will received 15% off all purchases (exclusions may apply)

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Water World

Posted on March 10, 2010
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Harvard-educated-architect-turned-jewelry designer Sylvia Gottwald ‘s wearable art, which feature sustainably sourced shells and pearls, will be on display March 12-April 16 at Bistrot Lepic in Georgetown. This Saturday from 3-5, the public is invited to a viewing with complimentary French wines and hors d’oeuvres.

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Spring Shopping Announcements

Posted on February 19, 2010
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I’m not making it up – the birds are chirping in the morning, which means Spring is on its way. Accordingly, event calendars are starting to fill. Check out some great style events coming up, and stay tuned for a Spring fashion event hosted by yours truly….

The District Sample Sale is back – tix went on sale to past shoppers at 10 am. That means that those who attended in the past are snapping up tix right now….so I’m blowing the cover off of that in case you want to buy yours before the to-the-public date of next Tuesday (VIP tix are always the first to go). If you’ve never been, it’s really fun – great shopping but also a fantastic party. And as always, the charity is fantastic: City Dance Ensemble’s Early Arts program. Dance taught me, among other things, so much about respecting and loving my body, so I’m thrilled that they’ll be supported. As for the shopping, I’ll be sure to post some tips & guidelines for doing the DSS right next week. Buy tickets EARLY here.

Betsy Lowther of FW/Express and awesome blog Fashion Is Spinach is hosting two great parties next week. Get your photo taken for Lucky’s Style Spotter feature on Thursday (RSVP here), and then shop Betsy’s personal collection of vintage clothes and accessories at sweet prices ($20 for a great vintage dress? yes, please!) at Proper Topper Georgetown.

I’ve been meaning to check out the shamelessly girly-sounding Bras & Brunch event that takes place once a month at Sylene (plus, love the retro bullet bra on the invite there). Invite on Facebook here, or call (301) 654-4200 or RSVP here.

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The Love Campaign

Posted on February 2, 2010
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Ohhhh Valentine’s Day. If you’re dating someone it can be awesome (emphasis on the ‘can’), if you’re not it can be awkward. All of the hubbub and smug couples walking around can make you feel lonely even if you honestly don’t care the other 364 days of the year. I think it’s too bad that the only idea of love that anyone seems to celebrate – or feel pressured to celebrate – on Valentine’s Day is romantic love, when love and its attendant expressions (appreciation, discovery, joy, contentment, friendship) can be found in so many aspects of life and interaction, and are in fact the essential building blocks with which to build romantic connection. Before I continue blathering on in this post about the meaning of love (which I totally have figured out, natch), I’ll end by saying that Valentine’s Day should be a time to celebrate love in all of its many iterations, overt and covert, obvious and mysterious. I welcome a time when both Valentine’s Day and our country think more inclusively about love.

For that reason, and because Alex and Chloe consistently churn out democratically priced, cheeky-cool accessories, I put forth a very worthwhile item that embraces love in all sorts of lovely forms: the Alex and Chloe Heart Necklace, designed exclusively for the Human Rights Campaign (past collabs include Marc Jacobs, Heatherette and Michael Kors). Cool design that will look great with everything from tees to girlie spring dresses, and all of the proceeds from the necklace, tee and hoodie support the HRC mission of establishing fundamental civil rights for everyone. Now that’s love.

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Allison Parris Trunk Show Tomorrow

Posted on December 10, 2009
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Allison’s clothes are perfect. The kind of clothes that solve problems in your wardrobe and therefore, seemingly solve problems in your life. They’re actually eco-friendly too. The Spring line is somewhat vintage, forties-inspired (LOVE the cardigan-with-tulle-skirt outfit here). Join the lovely & fun Allison and her equally lovely & fun biz partner Marissa tomorrow eve for an intimate trunk show party. See you there?

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