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Capitol Fashionista Outing: Artini

My girlfriend and I attended the lovely Artini event on Saturday at the Corcoran Musuem sponsored by their 1869 Society. What a fantastic event. The mix of art and martinis, what could be better? Of course, I was decked out in my amazing Vera Wang dress. Too bad you can't see my fab shoes in this pic but you can tell that I was having a great time. The winning martini was "Tortoise and the Bare" by Erik Holzherr from Wisdom. But in my humble opinion (and my girlfriend's), it was not even close to being the best of the night. Sorry Erik. The best martini that crossed my lips was "Krake" by Chris Kelley from Mie N Yu. That martini was so good that we both had two! It was perfect. So I would totally recommend a trip to Mie N Yu. The most interesting martini of the night was called "A Rough Start to a Better Future" by Owen Thomson from Bourbon. First of all, it was served in a capri sun container (10 for originality) and it could take the paint off of the side of a barn. It was strong. Good, but strong. You could only have one.

Now on to the fashion. Seriously, is anyone reading this blog for fashion tips!?! Obviously not. There was plenty of bad fashion to be found. A lot of designer dresses with ugly cheap shoes. A lot of cheap dresses and even cheaper shoes. Ladies, get it right. There were a few glimmers of hope for DC fashion. There were about five women (other than me and my girlfriend... the truth is just the light...lol) who totally got it right. Drop dead gorgeous dresses with the perfect shoes. I made sure that I walked up to these fashion mavens and gave them a CF compliment. My favorite of the night was the woman I met in the ladies' room with her perfect Prada dress and her amazing vintage-styled red shoes. She was my pick of the night. I wanted to take her picture but I was rushing to get going because it was close to midnight.

All in all, it was an amazing event. The Corcoran raised a ton of money for their school and that really made me happy. Well done. Here are a few pics from the night.

Fashion Rant: Fashion Pricing Inequality

In chatting with Dream Sequins on Twitter yesterday, she brought to my attention that there was a ridiculous discrepancy in pricing between women's and men's clothing. She sent a tweet about buying a boyfriend cardigan in the men's section. I had never even thought about doing that. So I hit her back to say thank you and she informed me that it was terrible how our clothes are heavily marked up. So it got me mad at first. Then I started thinking about why that was the case. Are men not as fashionable as we are? Do we care more about what we wear than men? I absolutely will not date a man who can not put some kind of outfit together. I know it may be shallow, but it is just true. I can overlook a lot of things, but I like a stylish man. Even if it is just jeans and timberland boots. Get it together. There just isn't any reason for it.

So, I sat in my window thinking about it most of the evening and I could not come up with an answer that satisfied me. I just know that it makes me mad to even think about it. Any thoughts, ladies?

Have a Happy Friday & Check out the Sale @ Tulle

Have a great weekend and check out the sale over at Tulle. Spring styles are 40% off. Here are my sale picks:

Vintage Find of the Day: Blue Velvet Vintage

I love vintage clothes. There is something amazingly special about clothes made in the 30s, 40s, and 50s, especially. Seamstresses and tailors really put their heart and soul into every detail. So I am in love with this gorgeous dress from Blue Velvet Vintage.

Etsy Fashion Find: Tago Design

I would have all of my junk in this cute bag and hit the road. Get it at Tago Design.

Etsy Fashion Find: Be Atomic Beauty

Smokey topaz is so beautiful and I would be sporting this ring everywhere! A lovely find by Avon at Be Atomic Beauty

Etsy Fashion Find: One Hundred Years

Isn't this fab? I love the back. Would look perfect one of your summer dresses. Get it at One Hundred Years.

Buy of the Day: Payless Shoes

Can you believe that this shoe is at Payless? I am loving 'em.

What To Wear To Party: Tsumori Chisato

Throw this on with a fab pair of flats and dance the night away. Tsumori Chisato at Bird.

What To Wear To Work: Rococco @ Lulu's

This darling purse is big enough to hold all of your stuff but stylish enough to go with your gray power suit. Get it at Lulu's.

What To Wear To Work: Doucette Duvall @ Coco's Shoppe

This dress is so fabulous and eco-friendly. But I really love just about everything that Doucette Duvall creates. Get it at Coco's Shoppe.

What I Want Now: Virginia Johnson @ Barney's

This is so lovely. Perfect for that chilly Spring evening. Get it at Barney's.

What I Want Now: Michael Kors @ Nordstrom

I love the color and style of this bag.

Buy of the Day: Ras @ Neiman Marcus

On sale for $97.00 @ Neiman Marcus.

Sneak Peek: Fashion Week Outing

I have been trying to pull together all of the pics that my girlfriend gave me for posting. It is going slowly. But here is a sneak peek of our Fashion Week outing at DVF. Can you believe Andre Leon Tally was inches away from us? Wow!

Designer Spotlight: Anya Hindmarch

British accessories designer, Anya Hindmarch got the bug when her mother gave her a Gucci bag. That bag started something in Hindmarch that ensured that she was destined to design handbags. We are so glad that it did. Her bags are outrageously chic. The perfect accessory to any outfit. You can see here entire collection on her web site.

Capital Street Style: Hyattsville

I saw these two guys walking down the street in Hyattsville and I had to take their picture. Love the hair.

Splurge vs. Steal: The Black Sequin Dress

You decide. Both could work depending on your fashionista budget.

Look Who's Turning Heads: Angg by Angela Gao

Our choice for the designer who's turning heads is Angela Gao and her wonderful collection, Angg. I love the flowing silhouettes of her clothes. Her line is clean and modern with strong architectural details that make each piece interesting. She wants to design clothes for every woman not just a particular body type. I love that. Wins me over every time. She has a shop in Brooklyn at 325 7th Street at the corner of 5th Avenue. Her line is also available at over 50 stores including Oak. The first dress is my absolute favorite.

Look Who's Turning Heads - Celebrity: Gwen Stefani

I love, love, love Gwen Stefani. Reason: Her "I don't need to look like everyone else" attitude. Reminds me of me...LOL! Her style is so unpredictable unlike SO MANY CELEBRITIES. She keeps you guessing. But her surprises for me are always good ones. I can not really think of a time when I thought that she did not look good. You go, Gwen. Keep setting the pace!



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Capitol Fashionista Outing: Cancelled

I was so bummed to get a call today saying that the SIN Women's Month Celebration had been cancelled. I was all ready to go tomorrow. I had my fab outfit picked out. Dang. Que sera, sera.

Indie Spotlight: Katherine McConnell

Katherine McConnell totally defines modern vintage in her beyond hip collection. There's beautiful architectural detailing that ensure its modernity. Takes you back to the sixties and brings you right back to today. Update your look with one of her wonderful pieces. See her entire collection, including her jewelry line here.

Etsy Fashion Find: Holly Stalder

Holly Stalder is an etsy legend. Her clothes have appeared on blogs all over the blogosphere. So it is no surprise that she is being featured here. This custom dress (for some lucky fashionista) is just gorgeous and the color is scrumptious. See her entire collection here.

Etsy Fashion Find: Kaemaloche Designs

I love this piece from Kaemaloche Designs. See the entire collectionhere.

Hu's Shoes in Georgetown Opens Hu's Wear

Hu's Shoes has expanded and opened Hu's Wear at 2906 M Street, NW. Stop in and check out their clothing digs. You can still find fab shoes at their other location, 3005 M Street, NW.

Capitol Fashionista Outing: Style and Image Network's Women's Month Celebration

I am so excited to be attending the Style and Image Networks's Women's Month Celebration on Friday. This soiree will include fab hors d'oeuvres and other specialities from up and coming DC chefs, open bar, champagne, music and shopping from local fashion designers. Not to mention the fact that Johnnie Walker with be distributing samples of Johnnie Walker Blue. If you want to get dolled up and attend, you can get more information here. I have an amazing dress that I am wearing. Just waiting for my bronze shoes to get here to cap off the outfit. Come out and be in the know. See you there. There will be pictures, of course. Also, I will finally (because I am so slow) posting my pictures from my NY Fashion week excursion on Friday. Stay tuned.

What To Wear To The Ball: Nina Shoes

Check out the fab post over at The Bridal Wishlist on some amazing dyeable shoes by Nina Shoes.

Fashion Discount: Fit2BMOM

If you loved the too cute and modern Fit2BMOM ensemble that I posted about yesterday, then jump on the generous discount that they are offering all Capitol Fashionista readers. Get 1 complimentary “Get Fit Kit” containing a FIT2BMOM drawstring gym bag and moisture-wicking headband on all orders placed between 3/19/09 and 4/15/09. Enter promo code CAP09.

What I Want Now: We Who See @ Anthropologie

Okay. You know, ummmm shoes. At Anthropologie.

What I Want Now: Dollhouse Shoes @ Lulu's

No comment. Available at Lulu's.