Posts Tagged ‘Brian McKnight’
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Wednesday, October 7th, 2009
Good morning, shoppers. Already looking forward to the weekend? Of course you are. And what a weekend it promises to be! I hope you’re up for some multitasking!
First of all, next Monday, Oct. 12, is Columbus Day; you know what that means … sales, sales, sales, all over town, all weekend long. One sale you definitely won’t want to miss: Leesburg Corner Premium Outlet’s Annual Columbus Day Weekend Sale, featuring special savings on top of the outlet stores’ already significant everyday discounts, Friday through Monday! A few examples: 30 to 40 percent off select items at Burberry, 30 percent off outerwear at Esprit, 30 to 50 percent off select fall favorites at J. Crew, 30 percent off select boot styles at Nine West, $25 dollars off for every $100 spent at Restoration Hardware, and loads of other huge discounts!
Fortunately, store hours will be extended. Friday and Saturday, Leesburg Corner stores will be open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Monday, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Also very exciting, Saturday marks the beginning of Alexandria Boutique Week, which actually runs through Sunday, Oct. 18, offering shoppers 50 great reasons to shop in Alexandria — ranging from incredible discounts to wonderful complimentary gifts with visit or purchase of clothing, accessories, home decor, art, food and wine. There will even be great deals that doggies will dig, including 15 percent off dog costumes at Barkley Square!
Things will also be heating up on the shopping front in the District. Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., the CW will present the First Annual Fashion, Beauty & Lifestyle Expo at the Grand Hyatt Washington, featuring a musical performance by R&B superstar Brian McKnight, fashion shows every hour with runway appearances by America’s Next Top Model stars Saleisha Stowers, Sandra Nyanchoka and Isis King, cool freebies (including a goodie bag filled with $50 worth of the latest must-haves for the first 500 women to arrive), trendy makeovers and so much more.
For instance, in honor of Domestic Violence Month, Becky Lee from Survivor, also founder of Becky’s Fund, will host a self-defense seminar; Celebrity Apprentice star Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth will be on hand to offer women career advice; model coach Paul Wharton will host an instructional seminar on breaking into the modeling industry; celebrity photographer Tony Powell will help women boost their portfolios; and Mark Jenkins, trainer to stars including P Diddy and Beyonce, will bring his popular workout class “The Jump Off” to those brave enough to try it.
A special preview:
Enjoy!
Ps. Great news from Salon Bleu: The fabulous team’s fundraising event “Cuts for the Cure” last Sunday raised $8,000 for the Maryland Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure!
A Chance to Celebrate Style & Schmooze with Stars
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Tuesday, August 18th, 2009
Good morning, shoppers! Is it just me, or is it always sad when everyone starts talking about summer coming to an end, especially when it’s only mid-August? Then again, there are all of those wonderful fall styles to to look forward to sporting and spying on celebs, plus a copious amount of fun fall events to plan on attending. And, this year, for those who prefer to combine the two, there’s the first-ever DC50 Fashion, Beauty and Lifestyle Expo to anticipate on Saturday, Oct. 10 (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.), which will also put attendees in touch with stars from some of their favorite fall shows.
Thanks to the efforts of the DC50 CW Network and the Greater Washington Fashion Chamber of Commerce, the Grand Hyatt Washington will welcome about 60 fashion, beauty and lifestyle businesses providing everything from free makeovers and photography sessions to modeling seminars; an emerging designer fashion show; and appearances by and photo/autograph opportunities with former contestants on “America’s Next Top Model,” award-winning singer/songwriter Brian McKnight, the stars of the D.C.-based “Blonde Charity Mafia” and other CW shows (“Gossip Girl”?!), as well as style guru Paul Wharton. Even though the event is jam-packed, of course, there will still be time to shop for cosmetics, clothes and accessories as well.
Tickets are not available just yet (will let you know when they are), but go ahead and save the date.
Also, check out this video, courtesy of DC50.
Ps. Want a phone that has a lot of bling with its ring? Take a peek at this one from Dolce & Gabbana and Sony Ericsson.
Pss. In other interesting Twitter fashion/shopping news: For those of you who are known for your clumsiness in the dark, you might want to read this.
