An Affair of the Heart

By K Street Kate in Around Town, Charitable Involvement, Fashion/Style · February 12, 2013 · No comments

The Women’s Board Heart of the American Heart Association Greater Washington Region presented the 65th Annual “An Affair of the Heart” Luncheon and Fashion Show Monday afternoon at the Marriott Wardman Park.

Falling during American Heart Month, and reminding the some 1200 guests that heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women in the United States, the luncheon and show is an annual staple benefit for heart research and education attended by DC’s most fashionable fundraisers.

This year, MaxMara pieces took to the runway, which was hosted by Bloomingdale’s, with each outfit specially arranged by notable area stylists.

Kate Michael, aka K Street Kate, is the President and Founder of a local online media company comprised of a magazine K Street Magazine and talk show The District Dish, devoted to lifestyle news about the District of Columbia. Hip, happening and hyperlocal, Kate formed the company while serving as Miss District of Columbia 2006 and competing in Miss America (2007). When not writing or serving as an event or on-air talent, Kate also works as a professional spokesperson and model having walked the runway for such industry icons as Valentino, Peter Som, Dior, Badgely Mischka, and Oscar de la Renta. Her media portfolio includes a spread in Elle magazine and features on Inside Edition and BBC World News' "The Real Cities" series as well as work appearing on NBC, DC's NewsChannel 8, Comcast and other local publications.