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You’re invited to attend Brazilian swimwear line D’milikah’s second annual “D’Milikah Splashes on the Waterfront” on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at Nick’s Riverside Grill!

Washington, DC – April 17, 2014 – Brazilian swimwear line D’Milikah will be hosting the second annual “D’Milikah Splashes on the Waterfront”; a swimwear runway fashion show presented by D’Milikah. The runway show will take place at Nick’s Riverside Grill in Georgetown, Washington D.C. on Wednesday, June 11, 2014.

WHAT: D’Milikah’s second annual runway show; “D’Milikah Splashes on the Waterfront”.

WHO: Brazilian Swim wear line D’Milikah presents new collection Tridimensional Happiness and debuts men’s swimwear line and resort wear.

WHEN: Wednesday, June 11, 2014, 6:30pm – 9:30pm

WHERE: Nick’s Riverside Grill, 3050 K St., NW Washington DC 20007

D’Milikah Splashes on the Waterfront will feature D’ Milikah’s newest collection Tridimensional Happiness. Tridimensional Happiness as a collection is inspired by different representations of the number three. Three primary colors were mixed to make secondary colors that are represented in the collection. The pieces in Tridimensional Happiness feature lace, tie-dye, metallic, animal print and laser prints. D’Milikah will be debuting its men’s swimwear line and resort wear line. The men’s swimwear line will include the classic speedo as well as trunks. The resort line will feature tops, mini shorts and cover-ups. The runway show will capture the true essence of Brazil while Nick’s Riverside Grill will be serving the “D’Milikah Blue Brazilian Caipirinha”.

According to Washington Life Magazine D’Milikah as a collection embraces, “Fierce animal prints, sexy cutouts and 80s-inspired designs, all with a hint of Gonzaga’s signature Brazilian charm”.

The Chris4Life Colon Cancer Foundation is pleased to announce the date for its annual “fabulous” event in honor of a 29-year-old woman who passed away from colon cancer.  The 4^th Annual Erica Paul Fabulous Event is set for Saturday, June21^st at the Clarendon Ballroom in Arlington.  The evening will be filled with a whole lot of ‘fabulous’ for attendees to enjoy from signature cocktails, savory bites, music, a fashion “dress up bar” hosted by women’s retailer Current Boutique, men’s fashions and style bar by The Tailored Man, and the ever popular Fabulous Auction.   The purpose of this event is to educate young people about colon cancer and to raise funds for the Erica Paul Memorial Fund that provides educational resources to colon cancer patients. 

Through her beauty and amazing sense of fashion, Erica Gough Paul typified being fabulous.  The word “fabulous” was her favorite word to describe practically anything in life from her love of fashion, to just enjoying life experiences with family and friends.  More importantly, it was through her compassion, courage, and inspiration that Erica wholly redefined the word itself.  At the age of 26, Erica was diagnosed with metastatic colon cancer.  Instead of letting the devastating news stop her in her tracks, Erica began her fabulous journey of hope and activism.  Through the many procedures, treatments, and surgeries, she always managed to flash that brilliant, fabulous smile.  She began sharing her story in the hopes that others would not be stricken with such a terrible disease.  Erica served as a big supporter and advocate for Chris4Life’s mission and was the wife of Chris4Life’s Program Director Michael Paul.  On March 6, 2011 Erica passed away from the disease.

The Erica Paul Memorial Fund provides patients with important resources like Chris4Lifes’ Patient Kit, which includes a Wellness Guide and the Chris4Life Colorectal Cancer Resource Guide (DVD).  This unscripted resource guide (DVD) presents recently diagnosed patients with one-on-one information from other patients, survivors, doctors, nurses, and social workers. This one of a kind guide provides newly diagnosed patients with information from what to expect physically, medically and emotionally to personal day-to-day issues that the patient may experience. All this information comes from patients and others who have had personal experiences with colorectal cancer.  Through funding, the Erica Paul Memorial Fund distributes the Patient Kit to 25,000 patients across the nation free of change each year. 

Tickets to the Erica Paul Fabulous event are $30 online and $40 at the door.  For event details, visitwww.chris4life.org/fabulous.

Patriotism and American Pride will take to the runway when the 5^th Annual Cosmo Couture Fashion & Design Event returns to Artisphere on Thursday, September 18^th.  The popular event where interior and exterior collide is produced by theWashington Metro City Center (WMCC) of the International Interior Design Association Mid-Atlantic Chapter (IIDA-MAC).

Cosmo Couture 2014 fosters a direct collaboration between local Architecture and Interior Design firms and their manufacturing partners in the Washington DC area, to create garments reflecting a given theme.  Imagine garments made out of interior materials such as tile, carpet, wood, vinyl, glass and rubber –  materials used in the built environment and finding ways to apply them to haute couture fashion, creating a bridge between fashion and architecture.

The garments are judged by a talented panel of DC and design industry notables (to be announced soon) during a runway show with awards given to design teams in different categories.  Twenty-five design teams will participate in this year’s event.

Each year WMCC selects the theme from which the design teams  create creations out of interior materials.  This year Cosmo Couture pays tribute to the image that most embodies Washington, D.C. — the President of the United States.  Nothing exemplifies Washington, D.C. more than its chief resident.

Washington, D.C., however, was not the first residence of the President.  In April 1789, following his inauguration as the first President of the United States, George Washington occupied two executive mansions in New York City.  In 1790, Congress enacted the Residence Act which officially established Washington, D.C. as the permanent seat of government for the United States and accordingly, as the new residence of the President.  In that same year, the capital moved temporarily to Philadelphia where the President resided for 10 years while the new “Federal City” was under construction.  On November 1, 1800, President John Adams became the first president to live in the White House.  Since then, Washington, D.C. has been the residence of every U.S. President.

Each design team randomly selected one of the 44 U.S. Presidents at the Cosmo Couture 2014 kick-off party held in May.  The design of each haute couture garment will be inspired by the period in which that President served. Design teams are currently exploring the political status during those years, social issues, fashion trends or even global events that marked each era.

For the fifth consecutive year, the beneficiary for the event is My Sister’s Place – DC’s oldest domestic violence shelter providing comprehensive programs and services that holistically address domestic violence and the unique challenges survivors face.

Cosmo Couture attracts approximately 800 attendees each year.  

EVENT DETAILS
What:  Cosmo Couture 2014 – Fashion & Interior Design Event (5^th Annual)
Presented by:  Washington Metro City Center of the International Interior Design Association – Mid Atlantic Chapter
Beneficiary: My Sister’s Place
When: Thursday, September 18, 2014
Where:  Artisphere, 1101 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA
Time:  5:00-10:00PM
VIP Reception 5:00-6:00PM, Cocktails 6:00-7:30PM, Runway Show 7:30-9:00PM, Desserts 9:00-10:00PM

Website: www.cosmocouture.org 

Social:  Twitter: @cosmocoutureDC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CosmoCoutureDc #cosmocouture2014

 PopNod announces the Stylemakers and Changemakers fashion show and fundraiser. Join in celebrating those who are at the forefront of style and social good, while raising money to support advocacy group Critical Exposure. Featuring outfits and jewelry from South Moon Under, BaubleBar and other PopNod partners, this rooftop fashion show will bring you the District’s latest styles to dress to impress.

WHO:               Benefiting Critical Exposure, a youth training program using photography and advocacy to make real change in their schools and communities. Building a generation of civic leaders with the tools to express themselves; creativity to imagine new solutions to old problems; and instilling the belief that youth have the right and ability to fight for solutions to hold  public officials accountable for change. Through campaigns and visual storytelling, CE helps students raise their voices in conversations about education policies and build the public support and political will needed to address the issues they face.              

Click here to register.

WHEN:                Friday, October 3, 2014

8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.

WHERE:               Midtown Lounge

1219 Connecticut Ave NW

Washington, DC 20036

Official after party at Irish Whiskey Public House

WHAT:                 Selected fashions from South Moon Under with labels: House of Harlow, BB Dakota, Free People, Citizens of Humanity, and more.

Jewelry from BaubleBar

Signature cocktails and samples from Butterfly Mixtures

Music provided by DJ Billy Gale

Raffle/social media contest with multiple prizes

Swag Bags provided to the first 25 attendees

Hair and make-up by Alaniis Summerfield