The process of home improvement is as much of an art as it is a science. That is why I leave any renovation to the pros because in my world, the acronym “DIY” should be “WDIY” as in “Why Do It Yourself? I start hyperventilating when I see a Home Depot television commercial. I go [...]
Archive for Category: "Fashion & Design"
Rooms to View: Room & Board on 14th Previews Its 2012 Collection
Yesterday evening, I took a few moments to venture to the 14th Street Corridor, a part of D.C. that for a few years has well been on its way to defining itself as one of the city’s coolest urban areas in which to live, work, play and definitely eat, drink, shop, and outfit one’s home. [...]
The Harvest Table : A Table Is More Than Just Four Legs Holding Up a Top
To me, dining and kitchen tables are more than just four legs that hold up a top. Granted, the definition certainly states those are the fundamental elements of a “table”, but I find that tables, ones at least upon which you dine, really represent coming together, gathering, socializing, conversation, learning, loving, laughing, family, friendship, fellowship [...]
Deja Soleil Swimwear Launches Just in Time for Your 2012 Fit Body
It’s January 3rd, 2012 and while some of you (like me) are brushing yesterday’s crumbs off your belly and marking your calendars as tomorrow being the first day back in the gym (have fun, I need to find a gym to join) others are on the mountains of Aspen, windburned and swishing down slopes, or [...]
Designer Jay Strongwater Visits Neiman Marcus
On Saturday the 17th, also known as “two Saturdays before Christmas”, the famous uber-talented jewelry, accessory and home decor designer Jay Strongwater visited Neiman Marcus in the Tysons Galleria. If you aren’t familiar with Mr. Strongwater’s work, at first glance you may think, what in the world? The jewels, details, shapes, and metals all seem [...]
Children’s National Medical Center Celebrates at Saks Jandel
On Sunday, December 4th, ladies who brunch and buy in the name of charity and fashion, joined together at Saks Jandel for the annual holiday runway presentation benefiting Children’s National Medical Center. Sipping on mimosas and Champagne while trying on the latest designer looks, guests shined in sparkling gems, soft furs, jewel-toned silks, warm [...]
Getting Bazaar with Glenda Bailey at Georgetown’s Coach
Rain? What rain? Traffic? Pulease. Nothing can keep fashion-hungry-Prosecco-sipping style fiends away from the one and only Glenda Bailey of Harper’s Bazaar fame. Ms. Bailey is the current magazine’s Editor-in-Chief (since May of 2001) and the author of the coffee table book that should be on everyone’s holiday gift list “Harper’s Bazaar: Greatest Hits”. I [...]
Hannelore’s Bridal Boutique Welcomes Randy Fenoli
Post by Punch Prenuptial Correspondent Felice Cherry Pssst! Hannelore’s Bridal Boutique is offering Washington, DC area brides a truly unique, once-in-a-lifetime, awesome gown-shopping experience next weekend. On December 17-18, Hannelore’s Old Town welcomes Kleinfeld bridal salon fashion director and star of TLCs Say Yes to the Dress and the upcoming series Randy Knows Best, Randy [...]
Dress to Empress
Post by Punch Pret-a-Porter Correspondent Whitney Stringer On Saturday night the The Silk Road Society hosted Dress to Empress a evening celebrating Chinese fashion and intertwining art, culture, and music. Local young professionals fled to the Smithsonian’s Freer and Sackler Galleries and enjoyed beats from DJ Nitekrawler and guided exhibit tours for exhibitions Power|Play: China’s Empress Dowager and Family [...]
Federal Home Company Defines “Reclaimed” & Celebrates a Completion with an Autumn Harvest Brunch
One of our new Punch Partners, Federal Home Company, held an open house-style brunch last Sunday to welcome in the Washington autumn season as well as to celebrate the completion and sale of the firm’s latest project “Three Notch” which is tucked away on McLean’s Dolley Madison Boulevard. This stunning property was recently finished and [...]
Streets of Georgetown Opens
Who knew Washington D.C. was the home of so many stylish men (quiet in the peanut gallery, please)? When an iconic menswear designer like Joseph Abboud comes to town, they all appear out of nowhere and may I just state (and I overheard many a female saying this as well last evening) : Thank you [...]
dewdropDC to Host a Clothing Swap and Pop-Up Shop
By Punch Pep Correspondent Elizabeth Fischer It is your turn to be a part of something fabulous. Remember when Carrie Bradshaw is wondering how ‘San’ Louise is able to afford such an extravagant bag and Louise exclaims “the purse is rented from ‘bagborroworsteal.com’” describing it as the “Netflix for purses.” Well Saturday is your chance [...]
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