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The 'Go To' List: August 13-August 19

The 'Go To' List: August 13-August 19

  Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Buid A Backpack Charity Happy Hour

Vinoteca Wine Bar & Bistro

1940 11th Street NW

5pm-9pm

A Diva State of Mind is teaming up with Fashion Empowering Women to host a charity happy hour! Make a minimum $5 donation or bring school supplies(pens, pencils,markers, loose leaf paper, etc.)

  Thursday, August 16, 2012

Shades of Masculinity

12 Lounge of Georgetown

7pm

Join photographer Cedric Terrell as he presents his exhibit Shades of Masculinity. This is an an exhibit inspired by the social norms and expectations associated with masculinity. All donations made at the door will go to benefit the efforts of SMYAL. SMYAL supports and empowers lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth in the Washington, DC metropolitan region.

  Be Loud  Be You One Year Anniversary

Current Boutique

1809 14th Street NW

7pm-9pm

Fashion blogger and Co-Owner of 8-Vintage.com, Krystin Hargrove is partnering with Current Boutique to celebrate one year of Be Loud Be You. Established in August 2011, Be Loud Be You has strived to show alternative and affordable ways to remain stylish, while being economically conscious. Current Boutique and local musical talent Holychild have joined forces with Krystin to highlight the theme of “Support Local.” Guest will enjoy refreshments with the option to shop local, listen local, and celebrate with fellow Washingtonians. This will be a great networking event with DC’s growing fashion community.

  Saturday, August 18, 2012

Carnelian Boutique Pop-Up Shop & Launch Party

Tabula Rasa

731 8th St. SE

12pm-8pm

Carnelian Boutique, an online apparel and accessories store is hosting a pop-shop and launch party to celebrate the launch of this new online store! Guests will enjoy treats and bubbly sponsored by Hello Cupcakes and Chat's Liquors.

  Sunday, August 19, 2012

Current Boutique and Kate Julian's Summer Sendoff Shopping Party. A night of shopping, cocktails, treats, giveaways and more!

Current Boutique 1009 King Street Alexandria VA  22314

6pm-8pm

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The 'Go To' List: August 6-August 12

The 'Go To' List: August 6-August 12

  Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Fashionably Business- Org Structure & Entity Formation for Fashion Businesses

Sherwood Recreation Center

640 10th Street NE

(2nd Floor) Corner of 10th Street & G St.

6pm-8pm

  Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Alton Lane Summer Style Event with Gilt City

Alton Lane

1506 19th Street NW

6pm-9pm

Every Wednesday during the month  of August, the fashionable gentlemen of D.C. can enjoy Alton Lane Custom Clothiers taking you on a journey that will leave you with a new look and a new customized suit.

Enjoy drinks and light refreshments while choosing between 50 fabrics and finishes to your one-of-a-kind suit that will be designed and delivered to your door step.

$100 credit towards custom suits and blazers

$50 credit toward custom shirts

Offer ends on August 18th!

  "Old Fashion, New Look" 

Streets of Georgetown

1254 Wisconsin Avenue NW

6pm-9pm

Streets of Georgetown invites you to a night of drinks, hor d' oeuvres, shopping and discounts. Be sure to RSVP ASAP tickets are limited!

To RSVP, email [email protected]

  Saturday, August 11, 2012

3rd Annual Summer Sidewalk Sale

Old Town Boutique District

Alexandria, VA 22314

All Day

Spend your Saturday enjoying amazing discounts and deals from over 6o businesses. Summer merchandise will be on sale, demonstrations and special events is just a preview of what you can expect.

Click here for a complete list of participating businesses

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Bonus Event: Tari Mystery Bag Sale

Thursday, August 2, 2012

Tari Mystery Bag Sale

Tari DC

1525 Wisconsin Ave NW

6pm-8pm

You are invited TARI to shop their $20 Mystery Bag sale. The sale will feature Styles from their Summer Lookbook and of the season merchandise.  Enjoy a secret giveaway and much more!

Please RSVP by sending your full name and email address to  [email protected]

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Op-Ed: We Love a Good Collab! Two Designers, One Collection...Maybe

by ATFDC Contributor Beth Beru

What would happen if two of D.C.'s most promising fashion designers came together to create one collection? Pure magic would happen. Or at least that's what I think.

There is undeniable talent here in our Nation's capital and it's high-time our designers got some shine. Two of my favs are Bishme Cromartie and Taimur Baig. Both designers have distinct styles, influenced by the artistic creativity from architectural designs. Both designers share the ideal of promoting the femininity of a women through fashion. Offering an array of pieces where a women can be bold and classy,sophisticated and sexy and always a trendsetter. In addition, they are both male designers. I've always loved the idea of two men dressing women. Their pieces seem to always cater to a women's body perfectly. Now here come's the fun part: creating a collection together.

Now some may think this is crazy but like Ne-yo said " I'm cool all by myself, but I'm a force when we're together." It is undeniable that team work makes the dream work. And yes I quoted Ne-yo. It wouldn't be easy merging ideas and being able to keeps one's creative mind in check, but if these two promising designers put together their ideas the results could be astounding. I envision fitted dresses with high shoulders and a detailed stitching pattern down the center. Available in a vibrant blue for the show stopper and a matted gray for the woman who wants to be more subtle. This potential collection would  allow a womann to be eclectic when she's at work or out on the town without having to compromise her love of fashion.

And who doesn't love a good collab. I'd love to see two talents join forces and if they are designers from the D.C. area it.s even better! So I formally submit my proposal that Baig and Cromartie  link up for a future collection. Cromartie & Baig for 2013? Sounds like a great idea to me!

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  Photos courtesy of Bishmercromartie.com & OhMyGoff.Tv

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The 'Go To' List: July 30-August 5

The 'Go To' List: July 30-August 5

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Fashion Pop-up Store: Edited by Goodwill

Pepco Edison Place Art Gallery

701 Ninth Street NW

(Entrance is on 8th St bw G and H, behind Pepco headquarters)

12pm-7pm

Goodwill and Gensler, a leading global design and architecture firm has teamed up to design its first pop-up shop. This three day event is open to the public and is a great chance to purchase some of Goodwill's finest styles!

  Thursday, August 2, 2012

 Liancarlo Spring 2013 Trunk Show

Carine's Bridal Atelier

1726 Wisconsin Ave. NW

2nd Floor

This trunk show will take place from August 2nd-August 4th with 10% off all dresses. Guests will be able to view the Spring 2012 collection along with Liancarlo's most popular gowns from previous gowns. Appointments are required. To view the collection, an appointment is required via email [email protected] or by phone [phone]

  Sail to Sable Trunk Show 

Urban Chic (Georgetown)

1626 Wisconsin Ave NW

All day event

Sail to Sable, the lifestyle brand by Jennifer Stocker will be hosting trunk shows at all three locations where guests will enjoy bubbly, treats and a 20% discount. Customers will also enjoy a special gift from Sail to Sable with any purchase.

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Internship Opportunity: Fashion Marketing & Bloggers for Socialbliss.com

If you have a niche for fashion and love cowering the internet for the latest trends, than this is an internship opportunity you do not want to pass up!

Socialbliss, LLC is seeking socially engaged interns for a fashion marketing and blogger position. This position will provide invaluable experience in web social marketing and online blogging - two of the fastest growing skill segments in today's workforce. This internship will turn into a paid internship or position (within one month) depending on how well the intern understands and is engaged with the Socialbliss website. You can work from home. Socialbliss is aiming to change the way you discover fashion, beauty and socialize on the web. This is a fun an exciting position in a startup environment. Telecommuting is ok. Must devote at least 10 hours per week.

Instructions to apply:  1. Please login to Socialbliss.com http://www.socialbliss.com and explore the community. 2. Create at least 5 style related Collections and SPOT at least 10 fashion/style/beauty related photos in each Collection. 3. Engage with the community through making COMMENTS on at least 5 images. 4. Then email your Socialbliss profile URL and resume to us.

We are interested in seeing your: -Knowledge of Fashion -Types of style related websites, stores, and blogs you utilize on the web -How you ENGAGE in an online community -Creativity -Your social influence -It is a plus if you have a blog we can review

Candidates who do not turn into permanent paid position will still receive credit for the internship, experience, and training. We will contact applicants that demonstrate best fit.

This is a PAID internship offering $10/hour.

Please send your personal information along with the required information listed above to [email protected]

  Photo courtesy of socialbliss.com

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The 'Go To' List: July 23- July 29

The 'Go To' List: July 23-July 29

   Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Queen Bee Designs for a Capitol Hill Jewelry Trunk Show

Cornerstone Government Affairs

300 Independence Avenue, SE

11am-8pm

This on-day jewelry trunk show, benefiting The Prevent Cancer Foundation,  will offer Queen Bee Designs at wholesale prices, up to 50% off retail prices.  Drinks and hors d'ouerves will be on hand as patrons browse through jewelry, clutches and scarfs.

  Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Glamazon Diaries Summer Trend & Tweet

David Rios Salon & Spa (Georgetown)

1519 Wisconsin Ave, NW

6:30pm-8:30pm

Enjoy an intimate night with media influencers where you will be one of the first to get the top picks for summer gifting and tweet live with those watching the event online. To RSVP, please email [email protected] with your name and twitter handle.

  Worn Magazine Summer Mixer

The Gibson- 2nd Floor

2009 14th St NW

7pm-9pm

Sip custom cocktails, link up with local entrepreneurs in art and fashion throughout D.C. while being the first to preview the latest merchandise from WornAbroad.com. If you are looking to get involved or pitch an idea to Worn Magazine this is the event to do it at.

Tickets must be purchased in advance. No tickets will be available at the door.

  Pink Passion in the City

Lounge 201

201 Massachusetts Ave., NE

6pm-8pm

Come out and celebrate with Fashion for the Cure as they launch their 4th year. Mix and mingle with designers, models, stylists and fashion vendors throughout D.C. Learn more about the organization, how to support and contribute towards the fight against breast cancer and what to expect from their show in October.

  Thursday, July 26, 2012

Lucci Zeza Exclusive Fashion Show Event

Sky The Rooftop (Rockville Town Center)

155 Gibbs St

6pm-Midnight (Show starts at 9pm)

This dress to impress event will be the place to be for a chance to network and enjoy a fashion show and shopping soiree alongside those in fashion and the arts from in and around the D.C. area.  Plus enjoy the after party with spinning from DJ Ramzy and DJ Mixalis.

  Friday, July 27, 2012

Boutique Happy Hour

C.A.T. Walk Boutique

1000 H. St NE

5pm-8pm

Meet up and network with people of the D.C. fashion scene while seeing the benefits of being a client of C.A.T. Walk Boutique.

  Saturday, July 28, 2012

Women's Personal Shopping Trip-A Customized Experience with a Local Personal Shopper (Women Only)

Bloomingdales Chevy Chase - 2nd floor 5300 Western Avenue Chevy Chase,MD

12pm-4pm

Take a shopping trip accompanied by stylist Alison Beshai who will help you revamp your wardrobe and make great purchases based on your style, body type and budget. You will shop at Bloomingdale's , J.Crew, Banana Republic and Ann Taylor. Space is limited so buy your ticket today!

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OP-ED: Taxing the Joy of Online Shopping...Really?!

By ATFDC Contributor Beth Beru

Nothing makes me happier than waking up on a Saturday morning, pouring myself a cup of coffee, turning on my lab top and browsing online for clothes, shoes and home essentials.Pure bliss. The appeal of online shopping comes from its convenience. To browse and buy all in the comfort of your own home makes it apparent that those days of walking aimlessly in the mall are numbered. However, it seems like something is trying to take away these joyful moments of shopping bliss.

According to ABC News, " Republicans in Congress have joined Democrats to support a bill that would give states authority to force Amazon, eBay, and other online companies to collect sales taxes. " This online tax would charge shoppers at least 5 percent more on their purchase. All of this to " ease budget strains" according to The Wall Street Journal. All these taxes are ridiculous! You would think the government would ease up on imposing these taxes considering we are still in a recession and be grateful people are still shopping in general. Imposing another tax only fosters the negative sentiments many Americans feel today: the government is only after our money, the little bit we do have left. While I recognize our financial tribulations at the moment, I can't help but feel like someone wants to steal the joy I have found with online shopping. Being able to buy what you want without a sales associate trying to convince you that you need to buy the patent leather spray for your new black pumps makes online shopping worth it. And now they want to throw a tax on my shopping bill to make money off my joy? Sigh.

While I know the federal government won't take heed to my opinions, I must voice my frustrations and for those who are avid online shoppers.  I guess my hope is for the millions of other consumers who love online shopping to rally together to fight this tax. One can wish right?

Photo Courtesy of Redcherie.blogspot.com

  "Be awesome in anything and everything you do.” This is the motto that inspires the writing and style of Bethlehem Beru. A native of Maryland, Bethlehem was born and raised in Silver Spring and made her way to Philadelphia, PA where she studied at Temple University for her undergraduate studies.As a writer for All Things Fashion, Bethlehem will be on the hunt for the city’s secret treasures.

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