Fashion Week Updates with Bex

If you're like me and stuck in D.C. during NYC Fashion week, fear not! Rebecca Heslin will be bringing you all of the action covering Fashion Week for USA Today. She will be covering 20+ fashion shows and parties in 5 days... Rough life. ;-)

And oh ya, she probably is the most fashionable girl I know, so stay tuned!

Congrats Bex!

Fashion Fights Poverty Look Book Launch- Tonight!

Hope you can make it out to the Fashion Fights Poverty Look Book Launch this evening that I will be hosting at Tattoo Lounge in honor of this years' Dress Responsibly Campaign.

6pm-10pm TONIGHT!

The look book is a catalogue of chic, contemporary, and ethical designers modeled by celebrities and everyday citizens who have pledged their support to the FFP mission. The look book will be available online. A percentage of sales will go to Nest, FFP's 2008 beneficiary. 

Edun Live will sponsor FFP's 2008 t-shirts by donating 100% made in Africa tees. 

Please RSVP at RSVP@Sinpr.com

And don't forget to purchase your tickets!

District Sample Sale

Attention Fashionistas:

It your favorite time of the year again... but you have to hurry because we are almost sold out of VIP tickets!! The Fall 2008 District Sample Sale will be held Tuesday, September 9, from 6:30-9:30pm. We will sell out fast so be sure to get your tickets here! Last Spring, the DSS raised $37,000 for their charities, so help them raise even more this Fall for the DC Rape Crisis Center!!!

Salon Roi Summer Sale

Small tiny Leopard Box
Event at Salon Roi.

Summer will be gone soon.
Let’s enjoy the best moments of the summer
And CELEBRATE you-new you, just because you’re valued Salon Roi
CUSTOMER and FRIEND we would like to exclusively invite you and your friends
To our custom-made jewelry SUMMER SALE event (everything 20% off).
Please, join us for cocktails and take a small tiny Leopard Box filled with jewelry with you. On Wed, August 20th from 8-11pm. No RSVP needed, just stop by during that time and bring friends and loved ones…

Hope to see you soon.

SALON ROI.

2602 Connecticut Ave NW

Washington DC, 20008

(202) 234-2668

Kastles Match tomorow with Fashion Fights Poverty

You are cordially invited to an evening of summer spirits, delectable dining and star-studded tennis while benefiting DC Fashion Fights Poverty. The Washington Kastles begin their inaugural season in DC with tennis superstar Serena Williams headlining the Opening Night on July 8th. Other tennis stars scheduled to appear during the season include John McEnroe and Anna Kournikova. You will enjoy the unique format of World Team Tennis in its most intimate of settings, our 2,000 seat stadium located in the heart of the downtown district at 11th and H St. Enjoy the game of tennis like you’d never imagined while supporting Fashion Fights Poverty.Please accept a special 10% FFP discount on ticket purchases for ALL matches. In addition, on the evening of Thursday, July 17th, we will be showcasing the innovative efforts of this cutting edge organization. For every ticket an FFP supporter purchases for this particular Washington Kastles Match, an additional 10% will be given to Fashion Fights Poverty. To inquire about group ticket purchasing, please call (202) 4-TENNIS. We look forward to hosting you at what will prove to be one of summer’s hottest events!Fashion Fights Poverty rewards and recognizes eco-fashion designers and organizations who embrace the powerful potential of creativity and design to address issues of poverty by adhering to such principles as fair trade, equitable compensation and the use of environmentally-sustainable materials. To learn more about Fashion Fights Poverty, please visit our website at www.fashionfightspoverty.org.Purchase your tickets soon as the best seats are selling out! Please use the Discount code FASHION for the 10% Discount.

CUSP Sale

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Propper Toppers New Lease on Life

Please join us to celebrate our spectacularly transformed Dupont Circle shop and our new lease on life.
The party will feature champagne and other bubbly beverages, great music - including a live appearance on Friday by local fave Brandon Butler (not only one of our favorite musicians, but also our contractor!), and special gifts with purchase.

Dupont Circle Shop

Thursday & Friday, June 26 & 27th

4pm - 8pm

We have 2 whole weeks of savings in store for you - earlier in the summer than ever! Beginning Saturday, June 28th, come in to both stores for amazing deals (up to 80% off!) on men's, women's and kids' hats, women's clothing & accessories, jewelry, children's clothing & accessories, home decor, and gifts galore.
As always, shop early and often - we'll replenish our shelves throughout the sale. And be sure to check out the expanded selection of ridiculously marked-down treasures in our Georgetown Patio Sale.Of course, don't forget to shop our great clearance selection online!

dupont circle

just south of the circle
1350 connecticut avenue, nw

washington, dc 20036

ph 202.842.3055 dupont@propertopper.com

Abasi Couture Presents: Phoenix Rising

Abasi Couture presents Phoenix Rising...A night of fashionable elegance and style. The evening will include networking and a fashion show for designer Aswad Abasi (Abasi Couture) a DC native. All ticket prices include complimentary wine, hors d'oeuvres and admission to afterparty. VIP includes reserved seating and special gift. A portion of the night's proceeds will go to WVSA ARTiculate Gallery, a non profit organization providing an arts-infused education to children and young adults with special needs, special skills and special talents.
Date : 6/27/2008
Time : 8p.m.-10 p.m.
Location : WVSA ARTiculate Gallery, 1100 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036
Attire : Chic and Stylish
Ticket : $40.00 General Admission/$50.00 VIP
Contact/Ticket Buying Information : info@jswmediagroup.com

Lettie Gooch Boutique Jewlery and Make-Up Soiree

Lettie Gooch Boutique is pairing up with freelance makeup artist KiKi L'Italien and manu jewelry for a trunk show and demo event on Saturday, June 28 from 3:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. The event will feature all things pop culture - shopping, drinks, treats & gossip! KiKi L'Italien, favorite among area production companies, photographers and bridal clients, will provide demos of her makeup services for bridal, portfolio and special events. Just in time for summer, manu will feature picnic jewelry: little ladybugs, colorful fruit and floral designs! As an added bonus, guests can have their picture taken by a professional photographer at the event! Experience the celebrity lifestyle at Lettie Gooch Boutique!

Lettie Gooch Boutique

1911 Ninth Street, NW

Washington , DC 20001

202-332-4242

When: Saturday, June 28, 2008

Time: 3:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Fashion Fusion Event

Join hundreds of fashionistas at the Embassy of France to celebrate Couture, Charity, Cocktails, Chic to uplift women.

INDULGE ALL OF YOUR FASHION CRAVINGS!

SPECTACULAR FASHION SHOW

Beautiful models will grace the catwalk wearng the hottest style trends by local independent designers

ENTICING BOUTIQUE SAMPLE SALE

Feast your eyes on irresistible fashion deals by local boutiques and emerging designers (25 - 50% off )- shop till you drop!

TASTY TREATS AND COCKTAILS

Enjoy scrumptious hors d'oeuvres by Asia Nine, Hudson, dessert by Georgetown Cupcake, and cocktails by Tommy Bahama Rum, and Emperor's Brand.

TEMPTING SILENT AUCTION

Bid on fabulous items graciously donated by local businesses who support the mission.

INSPIRED GIVING, INSPIRED STYLE is the mission of the event as the goal is to raise money to improve the lives of women and girls in the DC area while celebrating original style. The Washington Area Women's Foundation is the beneficiary and touches the lives of over 30,000 women and girls in the metropolitan area.

Advance tickets only: Gen Adm $50, VIP $65

Queen Bee Trunk Show Sale

The Queen Bee Designs Summer 2008 Trunk Show & Sale;

Sat. June 28th 10am-5pm

&

June 29th Sun. 12pm-5pm at

The Queen Bee's Hive 1410 Cool Spring Drive Alexandria, VA

This is the event all of Washington will be buzzing about - The Queen Bee's Fabulous Summer Trunk Show and Sale!!! All jewelry and accessories will be offered at wholesale prices up to 50% off web and retail - earrings start at $22, bracelets from $30, necklaces from $40 and rings from $18. Further discounts and/or gifts will be given with every purchase. New accessories including handbags, leather goods, and gorgeous shawls will also make their debut at our SummerTrunk Show.We hold these shows in our home/studio 3 or 4 times a year. This is where we offer our deepest discounts and where we have the most fun! Our famous CLEARANCE ROOM with samples that have never been seen before will be open. Trust us - you won't want to miss this sale! Feel free come with friends or forward around the details of the show - we have more than enough jewelry to go around. Champagne and hors doeurves be will served. Six rooms on two levels filled with Queen Bee goodies - what more could a girl want?

Stop Traffik with Fashion

Join News Channel 8’s Beverly Kirk and prominent Washington area business leaders as they gather to raise awareness for and support of victims of local child trafficking, in the DC/MD and VA area. Local designers will showcase their latest collections with the help of local celebrity models, who represent top-tier companies in the area. This an occasion you won’t want to miss and will benefit Charity Network Inc. (CNI).

Admission:$65.00

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008

Open Bar 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Fashion Show featuring designs from Aidah Fontenot, Sameera Chopra, Ellen Dunbar, Lenny Yorke, KuraDesign

Lima Restaurant & Lounge

1401 K Street, NW

Washington, DC

Say Goodbye to Cellulite Event tonight

Knock-Out Abuse Nordstrom Designer Preview

Knock Out Abuse is again the fortunate recipient of the revenues to be brought in at this year's Nordstrom Designer Preview Fashion Show.

The giant iconic retailer, whose fashions will grace the runway on NYC models, generously does the coordination and production of the entire show.

Event Chair, the ever-fabulous Cindy Jones and Host Committee will bring in the several hundred attendees who will surely salivate at the looks on the catwalk.

Last year the event raised over $40,000 for Knock Out Abuse.

Tickets for the event are $125 and 100% of ticket sales go directly to the women and children KOA serves in their recipient organizations.

VIP tickets are $200 for front row seats.

The event is always a fabulous show and last year featured the collections of

Badgley Mischka, Dolce & Gabbana, Donna Karan, Jil Sander, Lanvin, Michael Kors, Missoni, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Valentino and Versace among others.

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

6:30 p.m. Reception and Boutique Fashion Show

7:30 p.m. Runway Fashion Show debuting the

American and European Designer Collections for Fall 2008

8:00 p.m. Dessert Reception and boutique shopping

The National Building Museum (my favorite venue in dc!)

401 F Street, NW - G STREET ENTRANCE

Washington, DC 20001

Hoople Eco-Boutqiue Sample Sale

Hot summer savings on cool eco clothing for men and women. Wholesale prices on sample organic cotton, hemp and bamboo jeans, shirts, skirts, dresses and more. Three days only! Shop early for best selection.

June 13 2008, 12:00pm
Hoopla EcoBoutique
2314 18Th Street, Nw

Washington, DC

District Shopping Days

For three days this week, starting Wednesday, DC will under go a city-wide shopping extravaganza! For just $15 you will get amazing discounts at DC's best salons, spas, and boutiques! Don't miss out!

G-STAR RAW OPENING ON TUESDAY

G-Star Raw Opening. 6:00 PM. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. G-Star Raw.

1666 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington. Sponsored by: SurReal Vodka.

Manolo Hour at Mate!

Will Carrie and Big really tie the knot? What did Charlotte name her little girl? Does Smith finally settle Samantha’s wild ways? Is Miranda serious about living in Brooklyn? Do you no longer care about this movie due to the prevalence of previews, leaked clips, blog posts, and general cougar malaise? Don't lie to yourself- you know you're curious whether or not SJP can pull of those legwarmers for arms. p.s. Answer: No.Next Friday, all of life’s questions will be answered when the Sex and the City movie finally debuts.Start the weekend off right with a Happy Hour at Mate to benefit breast cancer research.From 5-7 on Friday, May 30th, you’ll enjoy $6 cocktails, $7 martinis, $4 draft beer and ½ priced appetizers, soup, salads and sushi! Starting at 7, Mate will serve $5 Madison Cosmos to those that give a donation at the door in honor of the movie and the Madison's participation in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.

Purchase tickets to see Sex and the City at Georgetown Theater right next door! Movie Times: 6:20, 7, 8:10, 9:35 to name a few.$10 suggested donation at the door. All donations will go directly to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

Current Boutique Party Thursday

Current has been in business for only one year and already has seen a great continuing growth in new and designer consignment inventory as well as a loyal following. This event is a way to showcase the Arlington boutique's progress, involve its partners and give back to young fashion designers and artists.

Thursday May 22nd

Nena (Gua Rapo Upstairs)

2039 Wilson Blvd,

7:00pm - Complimentary Tapas & Cash Bar

8:00pm - Fashion Show

Live Music - Rising Pop Star "Mo" and DJ Double O7

MC: Pamela Lynne Sorensen / Pamela's Punch

To RSVP or for more information, please contact carmen@currentboutique.com or call 703.528.3079.