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Paparazzi: Two Special Birthdays, One Location and a Great Way to Start the New Year

On Saturday, January 5th, Anya Shif and Chadleon Booker each held their spectacular birthday parties at The Huxley.  One with a belly dancer and another with a parade of Grey Goose bottles (to the James Bond theme song), the entire club of almost 500 celebrated the two in a grand fashion that only DC knows… Read More ›

Washington Life Young and the Guestlist Party

Paparazzi: Washington Life Magazine’s 2012 Young and the Guestlist

Last night, Washington Life Magazine and Event Coordinator Extraordinaire Andre Wells packed Arena Stage to celebrate those named to this year’s Young and the Guestlist.  I was honored to be named for a second year in a row! Check out some of the pics below.  More photos coming soon!

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Paparazzi: Bringing Everyone Together for the Holidays

The weekend before the weekend before Christmas (say that six times fast) is a time when people fly in from all over, to celebrate with those of us still living in DC.  It’s a time to celebrate (non-stop) – sometimes stopping in at six parties in one night (to get a sense what happens to… Read More ›

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Paparazzi: Happy Birthday Wendy and Gerdy!

This past Saturday, two very wonderful and beautiful ladies came together to celebrate their birthdays at L2 Lounge.  Wendy Castillo and Gerdy Villaroel did it up “Devil Wears Prada” style with black and red decor, while a few hundred were on hand to toast them.  Some of the pictures are below.  For full coverage, visit… Read More ›

Paparazzi: Geek 2 Chic DC 2012

Last night was all about the men – hunky, geeky men of the some of the hottest tech companies in D.C., strutting the runway at Bloomingdale’s in Chevy Chase, helping to raise funds for Networking for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE).  Congrats to Mark Drapeau (Microsoft) and Heather Guay (Bloomindgale’s) – the brains behind the event.  Check… Read More ›

The line extended a few hundred feet, just to get in!

Façon Vigueur: Fashion, Beauty & Lifestyle Expo

On Saturday, October 20th, Miss J Alexander was in town to co-host (along with Paul Wharton and Kate Michael) the Fashion, Beauty & Lifestyle Expo, presented by The CW DC 50, at the Walter E. Convention Center. With the doors opening at 2pm, the line was already in the hundreds even 15 minutes prior, many… Read More ›

DeAngelo Hall - photo courtesy of Vithaya Phongsavan

Paparazzi: Two Different Types of Fashion, Two Different Causes

Two great events on two wonderful evenings!  Below are my recaps… Becky’s Fund Walk this Way 2012 Underneath a starry sky at Kastle’s Stadium, a few hundred guests gathered together to help support the fight on Domestic Violence, through supporting Becky’s Fund’s Walk this Way 2012 fashion show.  Co-Hosts Julie Donaldson from Comcast SportsNet and… Read More ›

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Paparazzi: Sip with Socialites and Blessed Haven

On Wednesday, September 19th, D.C.’s social elite gathered together at the private and ultra swanky Penthouse Pool Club, to join the ladies of Sip with Socialites, to raise funds and awareness for Blessed Haven, Inc. – a non-profit that helps young adults transition out of foster care. This month, SWS member Jana Sedlakova chaired the… Read More ›

Leah posing at the end of the runway

Paparazzi: St. Jude Heart of Fashion Benefit Fashion Show feat. Armani Collezioni

On Saturday, September 15, 2012, in front of a sold-out audience at Neiman Marcus Mazza Gallerie, the guests of St. Jude Heart of Fashion were treated to not just an incredible Armani Collezioni Fall 2012 RTW Collection fashion presentation, but also St. Jude patient, Leah, who captured our hearts as she strutted the runway in… Read More ›

Tim's studded belt buckle

Paparazzi: The Texas Happy Hour

On August 15th, a large group stormed Hill Country BBQ to take over karaoke night… and consume pitchers of margaritas.  Some dressed up in full Texas gear (cowboy boots, hats and larger-than-life studded belt buckles), and others dressed up as iconic country singers.  Regardless of attire, we were there to support our fearless friends, singing… Read More ›

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