@FACONMAGAZINE LAUNCHES ON BLACK FRIDAY

MY FASHION LUST: STAYING WARM IN HIGH STYLE

Eden Warmth Winter Jacket


winter jackets, winter coats

I detest the winter. But I choose to live in a place that actually has a real winter. So I want to look fab and this Eden Warmth Jacket at Ruche is très chic.

MY FASHION LUST: MIXING ART AND FASHION


This Thyme print skirt at Elroy is a gotta have for the late fall/early winter. Totally would it in a very similar way as it is in the picture but with thicker tights. Love it.

DC STYLE EVENT: CARAMEL BOUTIQUE HOSTS SILENT AUCTION

 
 
Caramel boutique is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Silent Auction and Art Sale benefiting Loaves and Fishes (http://www.loavesandfishesdc.org/), a local meal program serving low income and homeless individuals in the Mount Pleasant and Columbia Heights communities. The event is on Thursday, November 17th from 6 to 9 PM at Caramel (1603 U Street NW).

Attendees at the event will have the opportunity to bid on silent auction items, participate in a raffle, purchase the work of local artists and photog
raphers, enjoy live entertainment and complimentary refreshments, meet Loaves and Fishes staff and volunteers, and learn more about homelessness in the Washington DC area.

Proceeds from the silent auction, art, raffle and clothing sales will benefit the Loaves and Fishes program. In 2010, the proceeds raised helped purchase two new ovens for the program’s kitchen.

Silent auction items include:

* Wizards Signed Basketball
* Year Membership and Swag Bag from Zipcar
* Gift Certificate for Masa 14
* Gift Certificate for El Centro
* Gift Certificate for The Grill from Impanema
* Gift Certificate for Rice
* Gift Certificate for DC Noodles
* Personal Training Session by Robert Williams
* Jewelry by FIREJEWEL
* Dozen Cupcakes from Georgetown Cupcake
* Gift Basket from Starbucks
* Gift Certificate for Local 16
* Jewelry by ADMK Jewelry
* Private Wine Tasting for 20 from Total Wine & More
* Gift Certificate for Madams Organ
* Free Appraisal from McLean Lending
* Gift Certificate for Dahlak Restaurant
* 12 Visit Pass, Free Training Session and Free Pilates at VIDA (U Street)
* Gift Basket from The Beauty Kitchen
* Two Premium Level Seats from D.C. United
* Gift Certificate for Mr. Yogato
* Gift Certificate for Marvin
* Two chemical peels by Dr. Yolanda Holmes
* Jewelry by Adeline Heymann
* Gift Certificate for Ulah
* Three 30-day passes to Washington Sports Club
* Washington Capitals Game Puck signed by Alexander Semin
* Two nights stay at the Crowne Plaza Hotel

Each of the following artists have generously offered to contribute 50% of sales during the event to the Loaves and Fishes program:

Diana Adams 
http://studiodiana.com/
Sondra Arkin http://www.sondranarkin.com/
Mary Lee Barker
Sherry L. Brukbacher 
www.brukbacher.com/blog
Mason Calhoun http://masoncalhoun.com/
Mei Mei Chang http://meimeichang.com/
Antoinette Charles http://acharlesphotography.com/
Sam Dixon http://www.samdixon.org/
Thomas Drymon http://thomasdrymon.com/
Sally Kauffman http://www.sallykauffman.com/
Dave Peterson http://www.branddave.com/freehand/home.html
Dafna Steinberg http://dafnasteinberg.com/home.html
Amin Swessi http://www.aminswessi.com/

Food donated by Whole Foods. Wine from Total Wine & More.

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DC CHARITY EVENT: GIVE TO THE MAX DAY & MIRIAM'S KITCHEN


Give to the Max Day is a one-day fundraising event on November 9, 2011 that will unite local Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC communities to support nonprofits serving the area. The goal of Give to the Max Day is to have 35,000 people give to their favorite regional charity, raising more than $3 million in donations and grants in just 24 hours! You can also find more info at give2max.razoo.com

FASHION DEAL OF THE DAY: SEQUINS FOREVER


Sequins remain forever on trend for me. Adding a dash of sequins to your outfit will quickly up your game. Get his adorable sequin cardigan at Forever 21 for $22.80.

DC SHOPPING EVENT: POP-UP VINTAGE OPENS ON SUNDAY

POP-UP VINTAGE OPENS ON SUNDAY!

POP-UP VINTAGE is a monthly vintage clothing, art, books and furniture shop.

POP-UP features a carefully curated selection of mens and women's clothing, including t-shirts, hoodies, jackets, dresses, pants and accessories. And some kick-ass Adidas lowtops. And pair of leather fuck-me boots.

POP-UP has an extensive collection of framed art, including graphic prints, indie rock touring posters and vintage erotica. The kind with extra pubes.

POP-UP has a selection of unique furniture at sub-Target prices.

POP-UP sells books from the sixties with INSANELY trippy covers.

POP-UP will be fun.

POP-UP opens Sunday Nov. 7. 12 - 6 PM. Side entrance of 1736 Columbia Rd. at Ontario

FASHION DEAL OF THE DAY: CYNTHIA VINCENT BOOTIES


OMG! After a 50% discount, these fab Cynthia Vincent Mercer Double-Lace boots are less than $90! Great deal. Available at Last Call at NM.

DESIGNERS WE LOVE: PERRIN PARIS 1893


Swooning over this elegant and sophisticated black Etalon tote by Perrin Paris 1893. Perrin Paris have been creating amazing accessories since 1893. Talking about street creds.