What to do for your ‘do

Fall has fallen much, much too quickly.  But though the temperatures will soon start dropping, DC fashionistas know better than to drop the ball on their haircare… despite Autumn wardrobes providing for that too tempting chapeau cure-all. So we’ve compiled best bets and tips from… Read More

Beauty and the Blogger

Thursday night in Chevy Chase, Neiman Marcus became  Need This Make-Up (and Skincare) for many style writers and reporters in the city. Sampling the hot new fragrances from Chantecaille, changing mani colors with Deborah Lippmann, extending luscious lashes with Dior‘s newest mascara brush, and obsessing… Read More

$10 and Change

$10 got you ten pictures by philanthropic photog Walter Grio of Shoot for Change Thursday evening at Puro Cafe. In the cafe’s backyard lounge, Grio shot a rapid-fire rotation, snapping stylish socialites for just a ten-spot, with all proceeds benefiting WEAVE DC. Also spotted: Angela… Read More

Meet Miss Black USA 2010

Many in the audience believe that the new Miss Black USA 2010, Osas Ighodaro, clinched the crown Monday evening at DC’s Lincoln Theater with her monologue talent.  Calling on the spirit of diverse sisters across the globe, Ighodaro explains why she really is every black… Read More

Meet the Maryland Galaxy Pageant Winners

A record five titleholders were crowned Sunday at the Miss Maryland Galaxy pageant in Rockville, a pageant which includes categories for teens, young ladies, married women and divorced/single Moms.  After competing, the winners describe their favorite portions of the competition, and give some insider dish on the… Read More

Pretty, Powerful, Purposeful

Urban met couture for a “pretty and powerful” fashion showcase at Columbia Heights’ Social Lounge Sunday evening.  DC designers Dana Ayana (Artistic Aya), Reggie Black (Black Collection), Gregory Taylor (Walish Gooshe), Courtney Savoy (live artist) and more came together for a fashion feature to benefit… Read More