Fashion

All of the participating OTBD stores will offer treats. Some may also offer family friendly tricks. Halloween costumes are encouraged. Tricks and treats will be available during the day and during store hours.

Wendy Wall, Smithsonian Women’s Committee Chair
Diane Zutant, Craft2Wear Chair
Madeleine K. Albright, Honorary Craft2Wear Chair

The exhibit, "Read My Pins: The Madeleine Albright Collection," on view in the Smithsonian Castle through October 17,examines the collection for its historic significance and the expressive power of jewelry and its ability to communicate through a style and language of its own.

Saturday, October 23 & Sunday, October 24: 10 am - 5 pm.
Daily Admission $5.

LADIES: Looking to REVIVE your wardrobe for FREE? Do you have an OVER-STUFFED CLOSET filled with new or barely used items you never wear? Does your ideal Girls Night Out include SHOPPING and COCKTAILS?

Then welcome to Style Exchange, the premier clothing and accessory exchange in the DC area. We are an in-person, fun and philanthropic event that allows you to swap your unwanted new or softly used-fashionable items for new-to-you, fabulously stylish, clothing and accessories for FREE!

Join us for our Fall Fashion Event!

Enjoy a Fashionable Spooky Night

Get Your Tickets at

http://paradisehalloweenparty.eventbrite.com/ only $18

Food & Drinks
Best Costume Contest
Pole Dancing & More

Doggie Happy Hour Costume Competition benefiting the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria.  Prizes will be awarded to the best owner/dog couple, the most glamorous canine, the overall “top dog,” and the best pound puppy (Hotel Monaco Alexandria/Jackson 20, 5-8 p.m., Oct 28);

For the second consecutive year, the Cinderella Foundation will present its signature fundraiser, “Fashion With A Purpose”, at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Washington, DC.

This event will include a captivating performance by the Ailey Fordham BFA Dancers, a private VIP open bar jazz lounge reception with saxophonist Brian Lenair, a live and silent auction, a personal fashion consultation and an onsite shopping suite.

Save the date!  Hosted by The Dunes, with DC designer Philissa Williams. Bottomless mimosas and bloodies for $15!

http://www.punchbowl.com/save_the_date/3fd8b1067d3b5415a3fb

Aidah Collection
be unique. be confident. be sexy.™
handmade :: hand painted :: one of a kind
www.aidah.com

...SPRING 2011 RUNWAY SHOW
at NOVA Fashion Week

Hosted by Kate Michael of K Street Kate

Date: Saturday October 23rd
Time: Doors opens at 4:30pm / Show begins promptly at 5pm

Location: Waterfront Park - 1A Prince Street, Alexandria, VA

We are pleased to announce "Fashion's Fight Against MS", an exciting fundraiser, hosted by Tommy Hilfiger.

The event--also hosted by Shannon Rusbuldt and ModelsHotel--will feature cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, a silent auction and a great runway show.

Tommy Hilfiger will host and will interact with attendees at a reception, along with several models from NYC and Washington, D.C. Former members of Congress will also attend, as well as corporate leaders and of course, the Glittarazzi.

Coco Blaisdell of Cocotay on Saturday, October 16 from 1 to 7 p.m. Enjoy one-of-a-kind finds from the fall harvest of Cocotay vintage jewelry and celebrate the season with sparkling cider, champagne and sweets! Details.

On Friday, October 22nd, join the founder of

The Coalition for Real Beauty for a Happy Hour Fundraiser at Relic in Bethesda, MD.

Please join the Tigerlily Foundation on November 17, 2010 on Capitol Hill, from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., for its 2nd Annual Congressional Reception and Young Women's Breast Health Day on the Hill. This event brings to the forefront issues that affect young women’s breast health and wellness.

All attendees must register to attend the reception at https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=93a0ee. The event is free, but a $25 donation is suggested.

Spas in the Washington Metropolitan Area participate in Spa for A Cause © to raise awareness and funds to support young women and breast cancer.  In the month of October, participating spas will come together for in this event, to support a cause that affects young women everywhere. 

Join us on Wed, October 20 from 6-8pm for a free and educational event on organic and eco-beauty products!

Mary Kearns, founder of Herban Lifestyle, will be sharing with you everything she knows about Eco-Beauty.

Food, refreshments, door prizes and more!

A proceed from the evening's sales will benefit Miriam's Kitchen.

RSVP to ferraguteventgroup@gmail.com

Fine-art craftsmanship and street edge will walk down the runway as Dana Ayanna Greaves celebrates the opening of her first retail store - ARTAYA - in Georgetown. This off-site event will take place at Industry Gallery located at 1358 Florida Avenue, NE, Washington, DC.

Recently named one "of the District's most promising design talents" on the cover of The Washington Post Magazine, Greaves is one to watch.

Partners has teamed up with Susan G. Komen for the Cure for a beauty event benefiting breast cancer research! Stop by a Partners salon and purchase a blow-out and mini make-up application for $30! 100% of sales will be donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Contact a Partners salon near you to sign up!

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=145522188826368#!/event.php?eid=12...

We're going to Saks to get Up Close & Fashionable at the Chanel Beauty Master Class.

Makeup is not only about the right colors–it’s also about knowing how to apply them correctly. This class will consist of a 1.5 hour makeup lesson, where you will take a hands-on approach to learning the tricks of the trade from Chanel experts. You will learn when, where, and how to apply each product, and which tools to use for a proper applicat...ion.