Friday, May 7, 2010

Capitol Fashionista Outing: Suited for Change - Suite PurSuit 18th Annual Celebration



I attended the Suited for Change (SFC) Suite PurSuit 18th Annual Celebration on Wednesday night at The Naval Heritage Center. Suite PurSuit guests had the opportunity to bid on a variety of items in the silent and live auctions including a champagne and dessert demonstration and tasting for 10 with Dr. Roland Mesnier, who “served” five U.S. Presidents as the White House Pastry Chef, and a limited-edition fire engine red Kitchenaid professional mixer with White House etched bowl. Guests will also enjoy the premiere of SFC’s Public Service Announcement developed and filmed by Imagemakers, a joint student and Women in Film and Video project.

It was great fun. I loved watching the guests walk around trying to outbid each other in the silent auction. Competition brings out the best in folks. The live auction was also very lively. One of the fab prizes was to spend the day with Chef Ris Lacoste! It went for $2000! Rightfully so.

{images from the live auction}





Not sure how much was raised on the night, but in my humble opinion, it was a very successful night. Check out Suited for Change for more information on the event and to learn more about this amazing organization.


{goodies from the silent auction}










I was also very happy to run into some of my favorite folks and meet some of my new favorite folks. Kassie Rempel of SimplySoles and Wendy McAllister of Crave DC were there, as well as, Kelly Fredrick of CityShopGirl. I was also very happy to meet Suited for Change Executive Director Tyna Gaylor and Maurisa Potts who pulled this fab event together. Such amazing women.

Kassie (SimplySoles) and Me




Wendy (CraveDC) and Kassie (SimplySoles)



Kelly (CityShopGirl) and Me



Maurisa (Host Committee Member) and Wendy



Maurisa, Kassie, Wendy, and Tyna (Executive Director)

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

PROMO: Suited For Change's Suite PurSuit 18th Anniversary



Advance tickets are now on sale for only $99 and can be purchased online at Suited For Change or by calling (202) 293-0351. Sponsorship opportunities are also available (packages starting at just $250); more information listed on the website.

The year’s Suite Heart lead sponsors include Booz Allen Hamilton and SAP America.

Event Details:
What: Suite PurSuit , the Suited for Change 18th Annual Celebration

Where: The Naval Heritage Center – 701 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Washington, D.C.

When: Wednesday, May 5, 2010 – 6:00PM-9:00PM

Cost: Online ticket sales start April 1. Advance ticket price $99 ($125 starting April 23).

Attire: Business attire

Contact: www.suitedforchange.org


About Suited for Change
Founded in 1992, Suited for Change provides professional clothing and ongoing career and life skills education to low-income women to increase their employment and job retention potential and to contribute to their economic independence. Services are available at no charge and by referral only to low-income women who have completed job readiness programs and are seeking employment. For more information, visit www.suitedforchange.org.