Posts Tagged ‘All Access: Fashion’
S.W.A.G’s All Access Fashion Wrap-Up
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Monday, October 3rd, 2011
All Access: Fashion was a three-day event that was on Sept. 22-24 at Tysons Galleria. It benefited the Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-Atlantic. Sept. 22 was a roundtable discussion about contemporary luxury retail business and the impact technology has on the industry. On Sept. 23, Saks Fifth Avenue hosted a silent auction for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, red carpet runway presentation of the Fall 2011 Designer Evening wear Collections and a cocktail hour. Sept. 23 was a day full of runway shows, in-store presentations and more fundraising for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
The roundtable discussion held on Sept. 22 (Photo courtesy of allaccessfashion.com)
Now to the good stuff.
In case you didn’t make to the fashion shows, here’s the wrap-up of the latest trends from the Fall collections.
As you can tell, bold colors is one of Fall's new trends. Photo courtesy of allaccessfashion.com.
Sequins were another big Fall trend, especially in evening wear. Photo courtesy of Vithaya Phongsavan.
Furs, like this outfit from Elie Tahari, were another huge Fall trend at All Access Fashion. Photo courtesy of www.elietahari.com.
So we’ve got bold colors, sequins and fur. Update your closets!
Still want more? Check out All Access Fashion’s Tweets or their website.
– Lexie Ramage
This Weekend’s Shopping Soiree Mega-Mix
Posted by Natalie Kaar / Thursday, September 22nd, 2011
Expect the runways to be rocking at this weekend's All Access Fashion event at Tysons Galleria! (PHOTO: allaccessfashion.com)
Hello there, shoppers! If you know NoVA, you know it knows how to do shopping events! This weekend is certainly no exception.
This weekend-long style spectacular begins tonight with an invitation-only fashion panel event. Then tomorrow and Saturday, there will be runway shows from many of our favorite Galleria shops and fabulous in-store experiences like designer appearances, cooking demonstrations and more (with a portion of sales in participating stores going to Make-A-Wish). And Sunday brings branded lounges and more haute happenings.
Basically show up at the Galleria just about any time this weekend, and you’ll feel like you’ve been transported to NYC. For the latest, keep your eye on Twitter.
Vintage Fashion Week Fun at Gossip on 23rd:
Get ready to make your Friday night (7-9 p.m.) fabulous, celebrating vintage fashion at its finest. As we told you a few weeks ago, Goodwill of Washington, Spicy Candy DC and Gossip on 23rd have teamed up for “Mad Men”-inspired fete to show off fashions from the “House of Goodwill”! A silent auction will benefit the charity, light refreshments will be served, a favorite local DJ will be spinning, and the first 20 guests will receive a Vintage Fashion Lookbook courtesy of Spicy Candy DC. Kat and Carlis previewed a bit of the book this week … amazing!
Scavenger hunts are just about always fun. Throw shopping in the mix, plus a chance to win one of 30 $100 gift cards or a $3,000 shopping spree, and free gifts just for browsing … sweet! That’s what’s in store for you in the Old Town Boutique District this weekend. See their website to download the map and passport, and win, win, win!
Happy shopping!
–Natalie Kaar
PS. If you find some time to be in the District, say hi to the Susan G. Komen 3-day walkers!
Posted by Natalie Kaar / Tuesday, September 13th, 2011
Don't miss the annual OTBD Scavenger Hunt Sept. 23-25, which is giving away more than $6,000 in gift cards and other prizes!
Hello there, shoppers! While Target’s website has been down most of the morning — I expected they wouldn’t be able to handle all of us Missoni fans — and that break for lunch shopping can’t come soon enough, here’s a little news to perk you back up.
It’s almost time for the annual Old Town Boutique District Scavenger Hunt, slated for next weekend, Sept. 23-25. If you’ve never participated in the OTBD Scavenger Hunt before, it’s so fun and easy.
Just visit the OTBD site to download the passport and map, and then get the passport stamped at all 30 OTBD boutiques between Sept. 23-25. In doing so, you’ll be entered to win one of 30 $100 gift cards and a $3,000 shopping spree! Plus, you’ll receive a special gift at each store you visit during the event while they last — no purchase necessary!
Also, new this year: Be on top of the stores’ social media sites, including the Facebook page for OTBD, for more opportunities to snag swag.
Happy shopping!
–Natalie Kaar
PS. You can bet I’d be there and at All Access Fashion at Tysons Galleria, but I’ve signed up for the Susan G. Komen 3-Day Walk for the Cure in honor of one of my dearest friends, and will be tied up with 60 miles of walking. I’m on the homestretch to my individual fundraising goal, and our team has raised over $7,000–wish us luck! And, breast cancer, get ready to get kicked to the curb!