YOU'RE INVITED: 6th Annual New Friends Holiday Party!

You're cordially invited to the 6th Annual New Friends Holiday Party!

 

Tis' the season for the 6^th Annual New Friends Holiday Party and this year we are making it one to remember! If you've been to our parties in the past you know the crowd is always filled with DC's most fabulous socialites and young professionals in one room dancing the night away to their favorite tunes while sipping our signature cocktails and making some new friends. Since our photo-booth was such a HIT last year we are doing it again along with raffle prizes!!

Ticket purchase(s) includes a 2hour open bar (10pm-12am) & complimentary hor d'oeuvres.

What’s a holiday party without making a charitable donation to an organization we feel passionate about? A portion of this year’s proceeds will go to the Junior Achievement of Greater Washington. Learn more here: http://www.myja.org/about/mission/.

Venue: Sonoma Restaurant and Wine Bar

223 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington, DC 20003

9pm-1am

 

Music by DJ 5’9 

 

Formal attire required.

We expect tickets to sell out early so we strongly encourage you to buy your tickets now! Tickets cannot be purchased at the door.

FYI-You do not have to print your tickets but please be ready to show CONFIRMATION of ticket purchase via phone. Get your tickets HERE!

Hashtag for social media: #NFHolidayParty

We thank you in advance for your support!

SAVE-THE-DATE: Cinderella Foundation Presents Fashion With A Purpose [11-1-15]

 

Happy Wednesday Beautiful People!

I wanted to share this very special event taking place on November 1st, 2015 at the Rooftop Terrace (101 Constitution Avenue NW). Last year, I had the honor of attending The Cinderella Foundation-Fashion With A Purpose Fashion Show and it was truly a wonderful experience. This year the fabulous owner, Diane Stevens is doing it again featuring renowned fashion designers Korto Momolu and Deirdre Jefferies to showcase their 2016 spring collection. The fashion show, VIP reception and charity auction benefitting at risk teens in Washington, DC and Sierra Leone, West Africa will be hosted by FOX5 Allison Seymour and Wisdom Martin. I'm super excited to be partnering with them as I'll have all Behind-The-Scene access and front row seat to the fashion show you don't want to miss! Save-The-Date and get your tickets in advance :)

To learn more about the Cinderella Foundation visit: www.cinderellafoundation.org

 

Interested in attending? Purchase tickets here: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/2015-fashion-with-a-purpose-tickets-17961227515?aff=es2

 

 

 

Be sure to follow me on twitter and instagram for live tweets/posts leading up to event!

RECAP: The Cinderella Foundation presents 2014 Fashion With A Purpose

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of sitting front row at the Fashion With A Purpose fashion show benefitting the Cinderella Foundation. I was invited by my dear friend from high school and I pleasantly surprised at the beautiful venue and event in itself. 

         L to R: Me, Ashleigh & Kamari 

The event was hosted by Jennifer Donelan of ABC7 and Jazz musician, Marcus Johnson complete with tasty hor d'oeuvres and wine thorough out the night. The event included music, a live auction, two fashion showcases and major networking courtesy of the fabulous Diane Stevens of Cole Stevens hair salon. Diane is phenomenal and is not only the owner of the very successful Cole Stevens hair salon but she is the founder of the Cinderella Foundation. 

The Cinderella Foundation was designed to mentor young girls by giving them the opportunity to maximize their strengths, foster their dreams and make them see their God given potential. Diane has also travelled to Nigeria to donate her time by teaching and doing the hair of many aspiring stylists, etc. Her humanitarian efforts had me swooning before the show even started. If you know anything about me it's that I'm a giver, so to hear all that she's done for the community pulled at my heart strings. Check out pictures of the Fashion With A Purpose event below: 

 

  Beautiful tunes by the talented Tulani! 

Fashion Designer, Deidre Jefferies collection was amazing! I was obsessed with the vinyl pants and the intricate attention to detail. Next up was the talented hair stylist, Josh Wagner who was able cut a bob in 5 minutes....omg it was so incredible I wish I had video! What a moment! 

 

Then there was Diane & her fabulous team at Cole Stevens that took the runway by storm in bold hair cuts and styles! Now I want a bob #fixitdiane

Finally, it was the last showcase  presented by Project Runway contestant Korto Momolu. I have to admit I was geeked to see what Korto had been up to, she was one of my favorites from the show and of course she didn't disappoint. Check out my favorites below: 

  

                  Werrrrrk Koto! 

What an incredible night full of talent giving back to a wonderful organization! Front row guests walked away with amazing gift bag (If I do say so myself ☺️). 

Pretty nice gift bag, right?! As for what I decided to wear...I decided to keep it simple and chic by wearing all black and wearing my favorite lipstick by MAC. Fall is in full effect so I'm embracing the darker lip these days, you guys like? 

WHAT I WORE: Gold studded earrings/ Black crop top by Zara/ Tuxedo pants by Victoria's Secret/ 'So Kate' by Christian Louboutin heels/ 

Be sure to check out the www.colestevenssalon.com and www.cinderellafoundation.org for more events, hair needs and to donate to a worthy cause! Thank you again to the Cole Steven's Salon for allowing me to cover such an amazing event! It was an honor to sit front row to such greatness happening in DMV area. 

EVENT RECAP: Pink Tie Fundraiser Party-Cherry Blossom Kick Off!

Wow, what an incredible Thursday night!! First and foremost, Happy Spring everyone it's super beautiful in DC right now and I couldn't be happier. Last night I got the chance to dance my life away, meet some really amazing people, and play some fun games...it was very refreshing. After being invited by my friends at Jimmy Choo, I knew I had to find the perfect dress to match the "Pink Tie" Cherry Blossom Kick Off theme and as usual my last minute shopping brigade worked like a charm. The Pink Tie Fundraiser was held in the beautiful Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center from 7-11pm and it was lit to pink perfection!  

 

 

Guests had the opportunity to enjoy high-end fashion displays, games of chance, a silent auction, and delicious food and beverages (The 'Pink champagne' Lady was my favorite part of the night). In addition, there was mini-golfing, ring tossing, balloon darts, and the BUBBLES Penny Pitch bar to win prizes which kept people engaged and having fun. Since I'm a music lover, I have to say I really enjoyed the band and DJ for the evening...everyone was on the dance floor and the variety of music was absolutely perfect! See a few pictures from my very pink night out in honor of raising money for the Cherry Blossom Festival kicking off this weekend below:  

 

 

Flavored popcorn! I couldn't get enough of it...

 

I loved the necklace on this model (not the best picture), of course it's BVLGARI and I can't afford it but it was so nice to swoon over. Most of the models wore Jimmy Choo shoes through out the evening. The Collection at Chevy Chase, Maryland is amazing be sure to check it out! 

 

Pink Champagne + Pink Popcorn made me very happy!

 

Getting ready to try my hand at mini-golfing in my Jimmy Choo's..."I can't concentrate in flats"

 

....And just like that I'm obsessed! I have a new hobby guys! lol

 

Drinks were flowing at the open bar and was fully stocked with all my favorites of course! 

 

Seriously, I'm obsessed with this Pink Champagne Lady, who thought of this? Ummm, GENUIUS!

WHAT I WORE: 'Neoprene' Printed Dress by ZARA/ Blue suede Jimmy Choo Anouk Heels/ My own jewels

Lighting was a bit crazy and my iphone5 can only do but so much so here's my full Cherry Blossom inspired dress that I wore. Not bad for a last minute find? I was pleased with how it fit and it seems like everyone loved it as well :) PS-How beautiful was the décor? It was like a pink palace!

 



 

Well hello floral hat....Spring is in the air!!

 

 

Mini-desserts also had me losing my focus! *does crunches*

 

 

Tamara and I dancing on the dance floor! What a night...

 

 

Happy Friday everyone!! I'm so excited for this weekend because the Cherry Blossom Festival starts so that means back to running around the tidal basin Saturday mornings with my bestie and lots of outdoor activities. This week flew by and I couldn't be happier, totally ready for some relaxation.

 

*bows out gracefully*