DC FASHION EVENT: Join Carmen Marc Valvo at Neiman Marcus

Be a fashion insider. Come out to designer Carmen Marc Valvo's exclusive fashion show and book signing at the Neiman Marcus (Level III) at Tyson's Galleria in on Friday, March 4th. Get a sneak peak of Carmen’s Spring 2011 Collection and meet the designer. Get your tickets at Carmen Marc Valvo Fashion Show.

Carmen Marc Valvo Fashion Show

Date: March 4, 2011

Time: Reception at 6:30 PM, show starts at 7 PM

ALL ACCESS FASHION @ TYSONS: Breakfast with Carmen Marc Valvo

I finally have stopped my world so that I can upload my photos from All Access Tysons from a few weeks ago. It was a fab event. You know I must really love a designer when I get up early on a Saturday morning (no soccer was on obviously!) to have breakfast with Carmen Marc Valvo who so graciously shared his latest collection with a few of us at Neiman Marcus.

He did not disappoint. He was hilarious. What a card. He told some fabulous stories, especially about dressing some really famous women (no name dropping here). With each dress, he gave us a look into his design mind. He talked about what inspired each one, why he chose particular colors and talked extensively about his love of fabrics. He mixed fabrics in a fabulous way. There were plenty of rich colors and brocade and beading and metallics interspersed asymmetrically. This man knows how to make a cocktail dress. Of course, the finale dress was one of his gorgeous wedding dresses. Loved it.

It was a wonderful way to spend a Saturday morning.

The Best Swimsuits For Summer: One Piece

It is getting to be that time of year. When the search for the perfect swimsuit begins because summer will be here before you know it. Or you may just be planning that perfect getaway to your favorite tropical destination. So here are my picks for the best one piece swimsuits.

Victoria's Secret (from top to bottom: Carmen Marc Valvo; Karla Colletto; Victoria's Secret; Mara Hoffman)





Spiegel.com



Nordstrom.com, Rod Beattie; Juicy Couture



Azaleas NYC (from top to bottom: Melissa Odabash; L*Space)



Beach Bliss (from top to bottom: Juicy Couture; Jantzen)



Ashley Paige