EVENT ALERT: Brunch For A Cause Hosted by A Diva State of Mind

 

My blogger friend, Keri from A Diva State of Mind is hosting a fabulous brunch for a great cause next Sunday, June 22,2014 at M Street Bar & Grill in Washington, DC to benefit Miriam's Kitchen. With only a few tickets left, I thought this event was definitely worth sharing.

  

Brunch For A Cause combines Keri's love of brunch and passion for giving back to the community (Hello, I love that!). Keri is kicking off her Summer edition of Brunch For A Cause so if you love attending brunch and are interested in giving back to the community OR want to learn more about organizations in the DC area that are serving the community so you can become more involved, then you should probably make your way to M Street Bar & Grill this Sunday!

 

You will have the opportunity to network, discuss ways we can serve the homeless community in DC, sip unlimited mimosas or champagne and enjoy a three-course menu. With giveaways and raffle prizes and you won't want to miss this brunch! Your ticket price includes brunch, drinks, tax/gratuity AND a donation to Miriam’s Kitchen, an organization focused on combating chronic homelessness in DC. You can also make a donation if you are unable to attend but would like to support the cause here!

 

Get your tickets TODAY!

TIS' THE SEASON: 4th Annual "Project Impact" Toy & Clothing Drive

4th Annual "Project Impact" Toy & Clothing Drive

 

WHO: Kimesha Nicole, Kimberly Rene, The Fellaz Youth Foundation, and Mindstream Radio

WHAT: We will be hosting our 4th annual toy drive under our community service initiative program "Project Impact." We are asking that patrons donate an unwrapped toy for a child or an article of clothing this holiday season (2-17 age range). Donations will be given to children from the S.O.M.E (So Others Might Eat) Organization.

So Others Might Eat is the only interfaith, community-based organization in the District of Columbia that offers a comprehensive, holistic approach to caring for the homeless and extremely poor citizens of our city.

WHEN: Saturday, December 15th, 2012

DROP OFF LOCATION: Irie Bar & Grille - 2200 Petrie Lane, Lanham, MD 20706 (Located in Woodmore Towne Centre)

DROP OFF TIME: 11AM-4PM

EVENT ALERT: Walk This Way Charity Runway Show with Becky's Fund

 

You're cordially invited to an amazing fashion runway show (Walk This Way) taking place on October 4th and benefiting Becky’s Fund, a DC-based nonprofit committed to the prevention of domestic and dating violence.
 

What: Walk This Way

When: October 4, 2012 from 6:30pm to 10:00pm

Where: Kastles Stadium, 800 Water Street SW Washington DC, 20024

General Admission - $40
VIP* - (Floor seats) - $150
VIP Box* - (4 VIP seats) - $500
VIP Table* - (8 VIP seats) - $1,000
*All VIP tickets include VIP gift bag, food/drinks and access to VIP area

 

On October 4, 2012, DC sports stars (like Washington Capitals John Carlson, Karl Alzner, and Mathieu Perreault and Redskins DeAngelo Hall, Ryan Kerrigan, Lorenzo Alexander) will don Eric Finn Custom Clothier suits on the catwalk to support Becky’s Fund and their work to end and prevent domestic abuse. The athletes will be joined by female models rocking styles from local brands such as Marti Company, Anchyi Wei concept accessories, Bishme Cromartie and Charm Georgetown.

 

 

Buy tickets here: https://www.walkthiswayevent.com/2012WalkThisWay&Tickets

EVENT ALERT: ELIE TAHARI BOUTIQUE EVENT TO BENEFIT LUNGEVITY

TYSONS GALLERIA ELIE TAHARI BOUTIQUE EVENT

TO BENEFIT LUNGEVITY

Just found this picture of myself at the Elie Tahari Spring 2012 Fashion Show @ SAKS 2 weeks ago. I hope everyone can make it to the actual Boutique event.  

WASHINGTON (April 2, 2012) –Elie Tahari Boutique at Tysons Galleria is holding a special event on Thursday, April 12, 2012 from 6 – 8 p.m. The event will benefit LUNGevity Foundation, the nation’s largest lung cancer-focused nonprofit. Shoppers will enjoy complimentary champagne and hor d’oeuvres and a percentage of sales will benefit LUNGevity Foundation. Percentage of sales from April 12 event to benefit lifesaving lung cancer research.

The evening will be hosted by Sharon Bradley, Jamie Dorros and Rhonda Wilkins, co-chairs of LUNGevity’s annual Washington, D.C. Hope Gala, in September. Shoppers are encouraged to support LUNGevity Foundation and enjoy an evening that will help raise research funds for the nation’s number one cancer killer. To learn more about LUNGevity, go to: www.lungevity.org/tahari

WHAT:           Elie Tahari at Tysons Galleria Shopping Event

WHEN:          April 12, 2012

7:00 – 9:00 P.M.
                       

WHERE:        ElieTahari, Zone C, Level 2

Tysons Galleria

2001 International Drive

            McLean, Virginia 22102

RECAP: Dresses For Dreams Hosted by WPGC 95.5 Sunni

Yesterday, March 27th 2012 I attended the "Dresses For Dreams" event hosted by the uber-fabulous radio host of WPGC 95.5 Sunni to benefit Families Matters of Greater Washington at Indulj lounge located in Washington, D.C. As soon as I heard of this event, I immediately spread the word to a few of my girlfriends in hopes of them donating their super beautiful "will never wear again/too many facebook photos of me in that..." dresses to younger girls that come from low-income families, so they too can look beautiful for their prom. I was so happy to see such a great turn out and getting the chance to donate to such a great cause, needless to say, I'm excited to attend more events like this in the future! In addition to donating to a great cause, we sipped on complimentary Remy Martin cocktails and networked the room full of talented women in the DMV area. I must say that it was a good Tuesday evening, check out a few pictures of the event below:   

De'Angela, Aisha, Terrin, Kim & Jessica looked fabulous!

Me & The Girls....take two :)

Fell in love with my pants and had to share ; ) 

Family Matters of Greater Washington, Tonya Jackson Smallwood & Sunni  

Met the fabulous Denisio!    

HEAD TO TOE:

Earrings by BEBE

White V-Neck blouse by H&M

Purple Pastel Trousers by H&M

 Christian Louboutin heels

Lime Green Clutch by ASOS

Learn more about Family Matters of Greater Washington here!

EVENT ALERT: Spring Fling Shopping Event At Urban Chic

Are you interested in Shopping for a worthy cause? Well Urban Chic and Fashion for Paws Candace Ourisman and her pup, Levi are hosting a "Spring Fling Shopping Party" to benefit Fashion for Paws. Join them this Thursday, March 29th from 7 to 9:30pm and receive great discounts, nail polish changes by Nectar Skin Bar, champagne and special treats from Pinkberry and other sponsors, while entering to win a fabulous raffle prize! Sounds like an amazing after-hours shopping spree..

Happy Shopping!

EVENT ALERT: 2012 Fashion Fights Poverty Dress Responsibly Gala

The Fashion Fights Poverty annual gala is high profile Washington, DC event. This fashion and arts showcase, features premier fashion houses as well as local & international artisans and designers, that have demonstrated how fashion, textiles and designs can and will continue to alleviate poverty, empower communities and contribute in helping the environment.

Produced by Violetta Markelou, the gala will feature a fashion show and presentations by some of the most visionary eco/ethical designers today, including Project Runway Season 7 winner, Seth AaronHenderson; renewable fabric apparel designer, Earthtec; EcoArtFashion founder, Luis Valenzuela(Dress shown in invite); 2011 Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation Designers Award recipient, Tara St. James (Study NY); DC metro area custom designers, Laura Williams; DC-based eco-friendly artisans,Ginger Root Design; NY-based sustainable fabric lingerie designer, Daisy & Elizabeth; LA-based eco-friendly designer, LAVUK; Canadian swimwear and apparel designer, Ashley Zaba; vegan shoes and bag designer Cri-de-Ceour; and animal activist and creator of the "12 in 12 for 12" campaign, Gabby Wild.

All proceeds will benefit FFP programs, including the Woodrow Wilson High School Clothing & Textile Program, Fashion Fights Poverty Summer Fashion Camp, Vocational Internship/Mentoring Program, Detroit Lives Partnership Project, among others.

For more information about Fashion Fights Poverty, go to www.fashionfightspoverty.org.

Kelly Rowland Gets Glam At Keep Memory Alive foundation’s “Power of Love Gala”

This past weekend our favorite rising style icon, Ms. Kelly Rowland performed in a beautiful floor length gold dress and short yellow dress (pictured below) at the Keep Memory Alive foundation’s “Power of Love Gala” celebrating Muhammad Ali’s 70th birthday in Las Vegas, Nevada. Benefits from the event went to Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health and the Muhammad Ali Center. How stunning is she? Such a fan of her....definitely inspired my birthday look ; )

via: BID

 

Heart Truth's Red Dress Collection 2012 Fashion Show!

Aisha Tyler, Chaka Khan, Cindi Leive, Christie Brinkley, Debbie Phelps, Elisabeth Rohm, Giselle Blondet, Gloria Estefan, Idina Menzel, Jeanette Torres-Alvarez, Jenna Elfman, Jennifer Nettles, LaLa Anthony, Linda Evans, Minka Kelly, Patti Stanger, Rebecca Romijn, and Rose McGowan pose on the runway at The Heart Truth’s Red Dress Collection 2012 Fashion Show at Hammerstein Ballroom on February 8, 2012 in New York City. See some of our favorite red dresses from the evening below:
 

Minka Kelly in Diane Von Furstenberg

Gloria Estefan in Narciso Rodriguez

Rose McGowan in Donna Karan *cue Beyonce's Who Runs The World...GIRLS!*

Chaka Khan in Chris March

Lala Anthony in Rachel Roy

Giselle Blondet in Oscar de la Renta

Aisha Tyler in Badgley Mischka

Rebecca Romijin in Marchesa

Who wore your favorite red dress of the night?

EVENT ALERT: Fashion Takes Flight 2012 - A Night to Benefit Luke's Wings

Fashion Takes Flight 2012 - A Night to Benefit Luke's Wings Presented by Kazi Investment Group

Fashion Takes Flight, the kick off to the 2012 campaign and the beginning of another great year for Luke's Wings!

Over the years, the popularity of Fashion Takes Flight has grown, as attendees watch models and military service men and women ‘take flight’ in a swank, high energy runway exhibition highlighting cutting edge fashion by some of the District's freshest new talent and retailers, to include Streets of Georgetown, Walish Gooshe, Nam Nguyen, Ella Rue and Donovan England. Philanthropists and fashionistas alike come together to support an organization that aims to assist the families of those who serve. To commemorate the event, there will be a photobooth to capture your amazing memories of the night!

In addition to the open bars serving Peroni and cocktails by Van Gogh Imports crafted specifically for Fashion Takes Flight, gourmet hors d’oeuvres will be passed as guests mix and mingle among DC’s most fashionable, in one of the most unique venues in our nation's capital...The Washington Nationals Park. As an added perk, there will be private tours of the Park, giving you peek into America's favorite pasttime. Heated balconies will allow you to check out the best views of the park before and after the amazing runway show!

DETAILS::

4 February 2012

VIP Reception - 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Open Reception - 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Fashion Takes Flight Runway Show - 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm

After Party at Lincoln - 10:30 pm - 2:00 am

 

TICKETS::

VIP………………………………………….. $135

Includes VIP cocktail reception with hosts, models, honored guests, government leadership, and sponsors

Reserved Seat for Runway Show

Multiple Premium Open Bars

Passed Champagne

Gourmet Passed Hors D'œuvres

VIP Swag

Access to Fashion Takes Flight After Party

General Admission……………………… $85

Multiple Premium Open Bars

Passed Hors D'œuvres

Access to Fashion Takes Flight After Party

Nationals Park - 1500 South Capitol St SE, metro accessible via Navy Yard (Green Line), parking available

Lincoln - 1100 Vermont Ave NW, metro accessible via McPherson Square (Blue / Orange Line)

Tickets MUST be purchased in advance. NO TICKET SALES AT THE DOOR!!

Buy your ticket now: http://fashiontakesflight2012.eventbrite.com/

EVENT ALERT: Intermix Georgetown Event benefiting Capital Breast Care Center

via: MyDCStyle

Dive in to holiday shopping this week at Intermix in Georgetown for an evening of bubbly, delicious bites and picking out your festive frocks with 10% of the proceeds going to benefit Capital Breast Care Center. Be sure to join MyDCStyle, Stef Woods, breast cancer survivor and author of City Girl Blogs, for this fantastic event and to raise money for an worthy cause! The CBCC was founded in 2004, Capital Breast Care Center (CBCC) provides comprehensive, culturally appropriate breast cancer screening services and promotes health and wellness to women in the DC metropolitan area, regardless of their ability to pay. Many do not know this, but DC has some of the highest rates of breast cancer mortality in the entire nation. Women in DC face numerous barriers to receiving breast cancer screening services and breast health education, especially low-income, minority women. CBCC provides a safe place women can go to receive critical mammograms and health education.

Intermix is definitely one of my favorite stores, so I'll definitely be there to support a worthy cause, will you?

MAC ALERT: Ricky Martin & Nicki Minaj for Viva Glam 2012 Campaign

Finally the campaign visual shot by David LaChapelle has been released! All (every cent) proceeds of Ricky Martin's and Nicki Minaj's Viva Glam products, goes to support the M·A·C AIDS Fund. The collection will be available February 2012! I;'m eager to see more, are you??

EVENT ALERT: 3RD ANNUAL PROJECT IMPACT TOY DRIVE & BOWLING EVENT

My Mood is Music, The Fellaz Youth Foundation & Mindstream Radio - 3rd Annual "Project Impact" Toy/Clothing Drive & Bowling Event

WHAT: We will be hosting our 3rd annual toy drive under our community service initiative program "Project Impact." We are asking that patrons donate an unwrapped toy for a child or an article of clothing this holiday season (2-17 age range). Donations will be given to children from the S.O.M.E (So Others Might Eat) Organization.

So Others Might Eat is the only interfaith, community-based organization in the District of Columbia that offers a comprehensive, holistic approach to caring for the homeless and extremely poor citizens of our city.

WHEN: Saturday, December 10th, 2011

DROP OFF LOCATION: AMF Bowling Center - 4601 Cooper Lane, Hyattsville, MD 20784
DROP OFF TIME: 2p.m.-5p.m.

BOWLING: $10 for unlimited bowling (shoes included) from 2:30p.m.-4:30p.m.


* Please note you do not have to bowl in order to drop off a toy.

EVENT ALERT: Catwalk Quilt by Aveda Insittute

via: Beauty Chronicles

Oprah Hosts An Evening With Ralph Lauren x Runway Show

Mogul and Philanthropist, Oprah Winfrey, hosted An Evening with Ralph Lauren at the Lincoln center which raised 7 million dollar to benefit The Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Care and Prevention. A host of models, designers, celebrities, actors/actresses and socialites were in attendance! The night was full of glam followed by a beautiful runway show to seal the night. See pictures below~

Camille Belle

Chanel Iman

Diane Von Furstenberg

Gayle King

Kerry Washington

Ralph & Ricky Lauren (How cute is this?)

Veronica Webb

Then there way the runway show....

via: BID

SHOP FOR A CAUSE: Help The Homeless With Bloomingdales

The Fannie Mae Help the Homeless Program is teaming up with three Bloomingdale’s stores in our area to help raise awareness about homelessness in the Washington metropolitan region. On Saturday, October 22 and Sunday, October 23, shoppers can help impact the lives of thousands of homeless individuals in our community by making a purchase at any of these three Bloomingdale’s locations: Friendship Heights, White Flint, and Tysons Corner. Shoppers simply need to tell the associate at check out that they’d like their purchase to support the Help the Homeless Program.

Since 1988, Fannie Mae’s Help the Homeless Program has raised more than $85 million for nonprofit organizations dedicated to serving homeless people in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Each year, tens of thousands of people get involved in the Help the Homeless Program by walking in the walkathon on the National Mall, walking in community mini-walks, making a donation, being a sponsor, or volunteering their time to support organizations dedicated to serving homeless people.

SHOP FOR A CAUSE: Nelson Mandela 4664 Collection

The Nelson Mandela 46664 collection consists of men and womens clothing that is designed by South African Textile manufacturer Seardel. The collection will raise for AIDS research and will be in stores in the UK & USA early next year. Shop for worthy cause!

via: BID