New T-Shirt Fav: KAiN Label

I am fairly obsessed with t-shirts, because you can throw it under a blazer/leather bomber or wear with a pair of distressed jeans and still look chic. The best part, they come in a wide array of colors. I pride myself on my t-shirt collection...

Why is KAiN Label my new favorite? The shirt flows away from the body and still makes you look fabulous. Made with a modal/silk blend, it's a high end dream. It's also the wearability; the draping make for a dreamy fit which isn't too tight nor loose. The vintage throwback feel to the shirts are the final touch of my new fav. KAiN label t-shirts occasionally go on sale and I bought the shirt pictured here  on Audrina Patridge from www.shopbop.com in the same color for $25.00.

The shirts retail for an average of $80.00 +, but never fear your thrifty shopping girl is here!

There are a few websites that retail the shirt for nearly 50-75% off, the best deals have been found on www.shopbop.com and www.singer22.com.

Love, love, love my KAiN Label t-shirt!! Remember the shirt is semi-sheer, so wear a matching bra underneath or spandex camisole.

The side drape tank (3 colors to choose from) to the left is on sale now at www.shopbop.com for $46.50, the original price was $93.00. This is a fabulous top for the summer! Jump on these deals and receive free shipping!

Free Wine Tasting Benefit at the Curious Grape

On Tuesday, February 23, there will be a wine tasting benefit at the Curious Grape in Arlington, Virginia. There is a free tasting bar and 15% of the proceeds will be donated to the F.W.I.K (Fabulous Women I Know) team for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer, please come out and help them make their goal of $60,000 for a great cause.

 
Date:
February 23

Time:
6:00-8:00 pm

Address:
4056 St

Arlington, VA

You are allowed to bring guest to this event, the more the merrier!

Free D.C. Fashion Week Events

Mie N Yu restaurant will be hosting a fashion industry networking party in historic Georgetown in D.C. 

Date:

Thursday February 18, 2010

Address:

3125 M Street, NW

Washington, DC 20007

Phone: 

202.333.6122 

Time: 

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

This is one of the few FREE events during fashion week in D.C. If you are interested in any of the other ticketed events, please click here.

Featured photo is from fashion designer Gianni Lilliu

Please try to make it out!

Happy Hour Spotlight: Young MC @ Laughing Man Tavern

After its extended holiday hiatus, Young MC is back on the calendar! Join the group for happy hour on February 18th at Laughing Man Tavern. Young MC has reserved the banquet room downstairs from 6:30 – 8:30pm and has some great drink and apps specials lined up. Please shoot them a note or reply on Facebook if you plan to join, and as always, spread the word and bring others who may be interested.

Young MC has a lot of new ideas for the year and some fun activities that will help give back to the community. From partnerships and philanthropic efforts to guest bloggers and speakers, there’s plenty ahead and plenty you can do to help. Join YMC on February 18th to learn more and how you can get involved.

WHO: Young MC
WHAT: 2010 Kick-off Happy Hour
WHEN: Thursday, February 18th, 6:30pm
WHERE: Laughing Man Tavern, 1306 G St. NW (Metro Center)

www.youngmcdc.com
youngmcdc@gmail.com

Valentine's Day Spotlight: Wine Tasting Tonight at Zola

There will be a free wine tasting tonight at Zola Wine & Kitchen in Washington D.C.

"Drop into Zola Wine and Kitchen to taste four wines that celebrate the holiday."

Valentine’s Day Special Tasting: Rosé, White Roses, Red Roses and Chocolate

Dour Mohr of Country Vintners will be pouring:

Rosé
Mont Marcal Brut Rasado(Cava, Spain

White and Red Roses
Coupe Roses "Champ de Roy" Blanc (Viognier Blend) Minervois, France
and Coupe Roses "Bastide" Rouge (Grenache Blend) Minervois, France.

Chocolate
Chocolate Block (Syrah Blend) Paarl, South Africa

Time:

5:30 pm

When:

TONIGHT - FEBRUARY 12, 2010

Address: 

505 9th St, NW

Washington D.C.

Phone:

202-639-9463

Valentine's Day Spotlight: Wine Tasting Torpedo Factory

Art and Wine - what a great way to enjoy your evening! The Torpedo Factory Art Center is hosting a wine tasting on Valentines Day. There is a small $5 donation cost for the Torpedo Factory Art Center and you are in! This is a STEAL - go and have a great time!

"Join local wine consultant Stephen Potter for an afternoon of wine tastings at the Torpedo Factory Art Center. Sample seasonal red and white wines, artisan cheeses and hors d'oeuvres."

Address:

105 N. Union Street, 

Alexandria, VA 22314

Time:

1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Cost:
$5 Donation

Valentine's Day Spotlight: Sugar Cube

Who doesn't love fondue and chocolate? If you have a tight budget for Valentine's Day this year, but still want to impress, there will be a free chocolate fondue tasting at the Sugar Cube in Alexandria, Virginia. It's right next door to Overwood ... 2 for 1!

Sugar Cube is a family-owned shop specializing in regional producers, hard-to-find candies, and gourmet chocolates.

"Celebrate Valentine's Day with the ultimate romantic duo: melted chocolate and...well, almost anything! We'll offer an array of tasty morsels for you to dip in our venerable El Rey chocolate"

Address:

210 N. Lee St

Alexandria, VA 22314

Date:

February 13, 2010

Time: 

1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Contact: 

Alyssa Theodore

Phone:

703-548-2868

Check out their website here and blog here.

Valentine's Day Spotlight: Overwood

Whether you are single or coupled up, some restaurants are offering great menu items for Valentine's Day. Overwood is a restaurant I have been to many times for dinner and brunch and I highly recommend it. Overwood has a rustic decor with an open kitchen and wood fireplace in the back of the restaurant and it's located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria.

Overwood:

Address

220 N. Lee St

Alexandria, VA 22314

Phone

703-535-3340

Email

Their special Valentines Day Menu will be offered for 3 days Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and they are accepting reservations now. This menu cannot be found on their website, so please take a look. It's a la cart and of the dishes include:

Appetizers

Selection of Raw Oysters

Fried Oysters

Select oysters served with a Creole remoulade...9.95

Trio Dip

Gaeta Olives, hummus and avocado dips served with crispy lavash...10.95

Romaine Salad

With piquillo peppers, hearts of palm and caramelized pecans with a creamy peppercorn dressing...8.00
Tomato, Crab & Basil Bisque

with jumbo lump crab meat, rustic parmesan croutons and basil chiffonade...8.00

Entrees:

Shrimp Imperial

Jumbo shrimp stuffed with jumbo lump crabmeat and served with basmati rice and vegetables with a butter cream crab sauce...25.95

Twin FiletsWith blue cheese mashed potatoes, tempura broccoli and a pink peppercorn au poivre sauce...28.95
Heart Shaped RavioliStuffed with fresh spinach, ricotta cheese, pine nuts and roasted garlic topped with a pomodoro sacue...20.95

Desserts:

Passion Fruit Panna Cotta

Eggless custard with fresh passion fruit and passion fruit coulis...8.00

Raspberry Chocolate Mousse

Dark Belgian chocolate with fresh raspberries and raspberry coulis...8.00

To make reservations please click here.  

Happy Hour Spotlight: Bottom Line for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

Anna Otten, is training for her first marathon through The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Team in Training program. She's doing it in honor of her father whose leukemia is in remission and in memory of her uncle, who lost his leukemia battle.

Her personal goal is to raise more than $3,000 for the TNT program.

Please try to attend and donate to this great cause. Donations collected at the door will benefit LLS, the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services.

Bottom Line will provide the following specials to everyone who makes a donation:
$2.50 Budweiser/Bud Light
$3 house wine
$3 rail drinks

TIME: 5 – 10 p.m.
PLACE: Bottom Line, 1716 I Street NW, Washington, D.C
PRICE: $5 – $10 suggested donation (wristbands will be given to those who donate)

If you can’t attend, but would still like to donate please visit Anna’s Web page: http://pages.teamintraining.org/nca/shamrock10/aotten

Save the Date: Boutique Warehouse Sale

The boutique district in Alexandria, VA are holding their annual Warehouse Sale!

When:

Saturday, February 6, 2010

Time:

900 am - 300 pm

Address:

101 Callahan Drive

Alexandria

Limited Free Parking Available
Walkable from King Street Metro (Blue Line) - it's literally across the street~

Participating Boutiques:

Apple Seed  •   Diva •  Gossypia •  Hysteria •  La Cuisine •  Lawrence Miller & Co. •  Mint Condition •  Periwinkle  •  Pink & Brown  •  Red Barn Mercantile  •  Stanton Gallery  •  The Christmas Attic  •  The Shoe Hive  •   Treat  

This will be held at the historic Masonic Temple to house the HUGE amount of products this year. Remember that items will be discounted and will give you the opportunity to boutique shop all in one place. 

*********** Update********** 

The Old Town Boutique District Warehouse Sale, scheduled for this Saturday, is postponed until next Saturday, February 13 because of the weather forecast. 

Same time: 9AM-3PM. Same place: GW Masonic Temple.

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52nd Annual Grammy's: Fergie

I'm partial to this dress for two reasons: I love royal blue and I would actually wear it. Fergie married glam and rocker as one with this look.

52nd Annual Grammy's: Mya

Mya where have you been?! Her hair and make up work perfectly with this silver sequined dress - a great vintage throw back if I ever I saw one!

52nd Annual Grammy's: Rihanna

Just think - last year Rihanna didn't make it to the Grammy's, because Chris Brown assaulted her - she has come full circle and has been pushing on ever since - a success! The dress is peculiar, the bottom looks like sheets and the top of it appear to be a furry rug. Her hair and make-up are fierce though.

52nd Annual Grammy's: Taylor Swift

Taylor was one of the big winners of the night, but this dress - medieval ill shaped sparkly disaster. A big NO.

52nd Annual Grammy's: Keri Hilson

Wow - amazing shape - and the nude color works well against Keri's skin tone. I don't know how she walked in the dress...but kudos!

52nd Annual Grammy's: Pink

I love Pink and this mermaid dress is really becoming on her - the color gradation is a nice overall effect on the dress and the detail on the bodice make this unique. A perfect fit for Pink.

52nd Annual Grammy's: Britney Spears

Britney appears healthy and happy and her weave is on point. But did she ... forget something? A leotard and a see-through slip is that all you have for us lady?!

52nd Annual Grammy's: Carrie Undrewood

For once Carrie's hair is sleek, still a little on the dated end but not a huge puffy disaster - but the dress is just confusing to me. I'm over it.

52nd Annual Grammy's: Katy Perry

This is again - a toned down frock for Katy Perry, although it's not a great color on her and the gold flower applique's are retro in a bad way.

52nd Annual Grammy's: Lady Gaga

I love Gaga - she is an artist not only through music but fashion - more like a visionary - and it is unfair that she was disqualified from being selected for more categories because of her add last year. This year for the red carpet and the stage she wore Giorgio Armani. The pointy object in her hand is her "clutch" - The wig attached through the body suit which is adorned with tiny crystals is her "jewelry".

Let's have a look at the shoe's!

And her performance outfit

52nd Annual Grammy's: Jersey Shore Crew

Snookie - Finally no poof, but that's her signature do! It's not best to show cleavage and legs, but this look is toned down and slighty more classy (if you can believe it) than what she usually wears. I don't usually advocate matching the eye-shadow exactly to the color of the dress - but beggars can't be choosers.

There really is no comment - it's the 'Situation'

52nd Annual Grammy's: Nicole Kidman

Ok her husband Keith Urban is a world famous country music star if you didn't know. Also, Nicole has come full circle back to the red hair! BUT - The black gothic Morticia Adams dress - C effort.

52nd Annual Grammy's: Beyonce

Typical Beyonce:  a dress that looks as if she can't breathe in it - killer curves - and cleavage! Wow so original.

52nd Annual Grammy's: Sheryl Crow

An ill-fitting brown dress. That is all I have to say.

52nd Annual Grammy's: Ke$ha Tik Tok

I am so underwhelmed by Ke$ha's gold flapper dress, black chunky heels and hair feather adornment. Come on Ke$ha - where's is the fake hipster in you?!