WHAT I WANT NOT: PLAID TAKES ME BACK

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This plaid dress has that fabulous 50's look. Love that. Available at Tulle.

DC FASHION BENEFIT: FASHION FIGHTS POVERTY ANNUAL GALA 2012

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2012 Fashion Fights Poverty

On Saturday, March 31, Fashion Fights Poverty (FFP) will host our annual fashion gala. The 2012 Dress Responsibly Gala, FFP's biggest production of the year, will highlight eco-friendly and ethical fashion design throughout the night.

The three-hour event will include an open bar cocktail reception, silent auction, and modern dance performance, as well as a runway show and live exhibition of new fashion designs by some of today's most visionary eco/ethical designers.

Featured designers will include:

Seth Aaron Henderson, Winner of the 7th season of Project Runway;
Luis Valenzuela, founder of EcoArtFashion;
Laura Williams, Washington, DC-based designer and clothing and textile teacher at Woodrow Wilson High School;
Ginger Root, clothing and accessories boutique on U Street corridor in Washington, DC, and maker of ReVamp, eco-friendly artisan design for men and women, and;
Other internationally acclaimed designers (For full list of designers, visit http://www.fashionfightspoverty.org/events.html)

Tickets: $75 General/$150 VIP

To purchase tickets, visit FFP Annual Gala 2012

For more information on the 2012 Gala, FFP programs and the FFP mission, please visit our web site.

VINTAGE LOVE: JUST KITSCH

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Totally adore this vintage gold geometric ring available at Just Kitsch. It's such a great price, too. Get it for $25.00.

DAILY FASHION DEAL: STEVE MADDEN - KENNYYA

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DAILY FASHION DEAL

You know that I always try to bring you what's modern and different. This totally fits the bill. Love these hot platforms. Get the Kennyya by Steve Madden for $77.99 but only if you are a size 8.

FASHION CONTEST ON PINTEREST: WIN A $200 GIFT CARD @SIMPLYSOLES

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SimplySoles has decided to launch their very first Pinterest contest! What's at stake? Three gift cards to 3 lucky and talented participants!

Here are the contest details:
For all of you who are active on Pinterest (if you are not don’t fret there is still time to sign up), Simplysoles would love to see what you can create! Build a board titled “My SimplySoles Favorites” based around products you love on SimplySoles.com including images, outfits, and anything you can imagine to create a beautiful awe inspiring board!

Then email Simplysoles at: pinterest@simplysoles.com to show them your board! They will choose their favorite boards when the contest ends March 31st.

The prizes are as follows:

First place: $200 Gift Card
Second place: $100 Gift Card
Third place: $50 Gift Card

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