November 2011 Vogue Spain editorial
Model: Natasha Poly
Photographer: Maciek Kobielski
Stylist: Darcy Backlar
Makeup: Natasha Poly
Hair: Ward Stegerhoek
November 2011 Vogue Spain editorial: Natasha Poly, ph: Maciek Kobielski, stylist: Darcy Backlar
November 2011 Vogue Spain editorial: Natasha Poly, ph: Greg Kadel, stylist: Havana Laffitte
November 2011 Vogue Spain editorial
Model: Natasha Poly
Photographers: Greg Kadel
Stylist: Havana Laffitte
Makeup: Mariel Barrera
Hair: Ward Stegerhoek
A Promise Kept
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| Honoring the Promise |
by contributor Donna Shor
Photos courtesy of Susan G. Komen Foundation
Videos by Janet Donovan
Any gala that begins with mezzo soprano Denyce Graves-Montgomery singing the
dramatic “Habanera” from “Carmen,” a role she has made her own, and ends with
Howard University’s Afro Blue Jazz Chorus harmonizing to a hot jazz beat has to be a hit, and it was.
The Honoring the Promise Gala raised $2 million for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Foundation in its struggle to fight breast cancer.
Eye of the Beholder
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| Sohrob Fatoorechie |
by contributor Wendy Gordon
What were you doing when you were 11 years old? Sure, at that point most of us were beyond Tonka trucks and Barbie dolls, albeit not much. In this day and age, 11 is apparently the new 40.
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Ghosts and goblins on the prowl.
by contributor Brendan Kownacki
A Night at the Newseum
The ghosts and goblins were on the prowl when Brightest Young Things gathered a sell-out crowd of more than 4,000 people at the Newseum on Friday for its annual Halloween extravaganza. The massive crowd of costumed revelers filled the halls of the museum up and down.
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National Champagne Day a holiday? Really.
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| Wendy Gordon |
by contributor Wendy Gordon
October 28th was National Champagne Day. Yes. Now you may ask…”Is this an actual holiday??? REALLY? While our research didn’t find an official creator for this particular celebration, nor did we find any Congressional record or presidential proclamation to support it, we’re all for it. Why not? After all, New Year’s Eve is months away and there’s really never a bad time to pop a cork in celebration…right?
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50TH Anniversary of the Diplomatic Reception Rooms
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| Michael Douglas |
Photo credit: Neshan H. Naltchayan
Video by Janet Donovan
The U. S. Department of State honored the Former Secretaries of State and The Patrons of Diplomacy with Secretary of State, Hillary Rodham Clinton.
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I wanna be a dog.....
Video by Janet Donovan
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The Black List
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| The National Portrait Gallery |
If you're African America, it's a list you want to be on.
"Historically, “blacklist” denotes a group of people marginalized and denied work or social approval. In an effort to redefine the term, these portraits of 50 African Americans reclaim the term “blacklist” to be affirming, influential and powerful." National Portrait Gallery
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Would you trust THIS man to make your pizza?
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| Brendan Kownacki |
Pizzeria Paradiso Turns 20. Chef & Owner Ruth Gresser asked us if we would like to make a pizza with her to celebrate the occasion. Hollywood on the Potomac contributor Brendan Kownacki did just that.
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Suspicious package found at The Embassy of Denmark
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by contributor Wendy Gordon
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"Get Your Pink On"
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| Alan Popovsky Victoria Michael Erika Gutierrez Nicole Siobal Arsalon Tavacoli |
by contributor Yoonjeong Oh
Hudson Restaurant and Lounge turned pink for one night in support of breast cancer.
The “Get Your Pink On” party, as the title suggests, encouraged guests to wear pink which would save them 10% of their bill.
The “Get Your Pink On” party, as the title suggests, encouraged guests to wear pink which would save them 10% of their bill.
The pink wave didn’t stop there: There were “Pink Drinks,” "Pink" themed small bites that included “Pink Donuts,” “Pink Bacon Lollipops,” “Pink Cotton Candy” and “Pink S'Mores” roasting out on Hudson's patio!
Blue Themed Bash Inspires Hope
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| Michelle Money flanked by Congressman Dan Boren (R) |
by contributor Brendan Kownacki
Photos by Megan Podeszwa
It was a message of hope and inspiration on Wednesday evening when supporters and survivors gathered at the Decatur House for the Chris4Life Blue Hope Bash to benefit colon cancer research.
The elegant affair treated guests to more than dinner. Stories of survival to help those currently battling colon cancer or those whose families had dealt with the condition captivated the audience.
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"ART is LoVe"
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| Robin Bronk Alan Cumming and Brian Smith |
by contributor Chantal Botana
"ART is LoVe," so says filmmaker Spike Lee. Though not in attendance, Lee's presence was known as his scribe graced every T-shirt given to those willing to chalk a saying of their own on a blackboard for the make-shift photo booth. Fun stuff!
About 200 guests were in attendance for the evening celebrating "Art & Soul. The Stars Unite to Celebrate and Support the Arts," a coffee-table book photographed by Pulitzer Prize-winner Brian Smith & edited by Robin Bronk of The Creative Coalition (TCC).
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About 200 guests were in attendance for the evening celebrating "Art & Soul. The Stars Unite to Celebrate and Support the Arts," a coffee-table book photographed by Pulitzer Prize-winner Brian Smith & edited by Robin Bronk of The Creative Coalition (TCC).
Quidam Drifts Into the District
by contributor Brendan Kownacki
The energy was palpable on Tuesday when a small crowd was treated to a preview of the upcoming show Quidam at the Renaissance Hotel in Dupont Circle. Quidam, the latest installment from Cirque du Soleil to drift into the District, is a mix of dance, acrobatics, skipping rope and the usual fantasy and freedom that all Cirque shows embody.
The show is a Cirque classic revamped for today's audience and will feature a live band on stage in addition to many traditional favorites for old fans and new alike.
DC Ramps up for Celebrity Chefs
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| Gina Gersavani of PS7s, Michel Richard, PS7 chef Peter Smith, and Owen Thomson of Jose Andres' ThinkFoodGroup. |
by contributor Brendan Kownacki
The chatter has begun for the upcoming Metropolitan Cooking and Entertaining Show, set to land in D.C. on November 5-6 with a host of special guests.
Event founder Denise Medved announced on Monday that alongside high profile chefs Paula Deen, Guy Fieri and a host of other James Beard winners and nominees, the event will also play host for more than 2,500 military spouses as a part of a program called “Project Home Cooking.” Expected to appear will be Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Martin Dempsey, as well as Dr. Jill Biden.
Did you hear the one about?
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| Mark Twain |
It was like the beginning of a really good joke....
Or that's how it felt when Jack Black, Paul Rudd, Tim Meadows and several other comedy stars flocked to Washington DC to celebrate Will Ferrell receiving the Kennedy Center's 14th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
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Couture Steps Out Against Cancer
by contributor Brendan Kownacki
Photo courtesy of Pink Rocks the Runway
Designer Christian Siriano dazzled the DC scene last night showing off his Spring 2012 collection at the Ronald Reagan building in a special show to benefit breast cancer research on Friday in partnership with PinkJams!
Accompanied by live music from the Charm City Devils, the event included both fashions shown by cancer survivors who made their way down the catwalk as well as a viewing of Siriano's upcoming collection.
The Annapolis native was happy to breeze back into town to showcase his new designs and raise awareness for this great cause that presented a check to the Capital Breast Care Center for $30,000. Catch up with Christian here:
Wolfe! on Wolfe
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| Tom Wolfe |
by contributor Donna Shor
Photo credit: Bruce Guthrie
Photo credit: Bruce Guthrie
The audience at the Newseum was delighted to hear a reading excerpted from Wolfe! the unfinished play about the author Tom Wolfe—and so was Wolfe himself who came down from New York for the event.
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Flipping out. Someone's got to do it.
Photo credit: Fritzphotographics.com
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BizBash New York Event Style. Don't try it yourself.
Photos by Neshan H. Naltchayan
Anxiety planning a dinner for eight? Imagine your mental state if you have to plan an event for hundreds or thousands. Enter David Adler, founder and C.E.O. of BizBash Media, the source for event planning and business entertaining in all major cities.
In Washington, we know him as Mr. Dossier, the magazine he founded with his mother Sonia in 1975 and as the son of prolific author Warren Adler whose credits include War of the Roses and Random Hearts, both of which have been made into major motion pictures.
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"One Revolution": A journey of courage inspiring hope.
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| Chris Waddell |
by contributor Megan Podeszwa
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Bottles Pop for Good Cause
by contributor Brendan Kownacki
Photos by Yoongeong Oh
Painting the town red....
The lights were dim and the bottles popping as DC nightlife institution Josephine debuted back onto the scene with a bold new look. The long time favorite for late night energy reopened with a new back room, revamped features and lighting built to respond to the music.
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Breast Cancer Bites! with 94.7 Fresh FM
By contributor Brendan Kownacki
It was a gourmet effort by all when the on-air team from 94.7 Fresh FM gathered more than 20 local restaurants to raise money for the prevent cancer foundation. The event drew several hundred guests from throughout the metro area to sample lush treats from eateries.
Also on hand was singer and songwriter Rachel Platten who shared that breast cancer had touched her own family and so she was glad to be a part of such an event.
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Amateur Chef dishes it out.
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| Caren and faux chef Barry Glassman |
by contributor Donna Shor
Photos by Neshan H. Naltchayan
To his clients, Barry Glassman is their financial manager, (Glassman Wealth Services); but they also know him as a wine-and-food buff, an amateur chef who once each year takes over a restaurant kitchen, producing a sumptuous dinner pro chefs could envy.
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Merrymaking at Meridan
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| Steny Hoyer Susanna and Jack Quinn |
by contributor Donna Shor
Photos by Neshan H. Naltchayan
Video by Janet Donovan
Meridian House President emeritus Walter Cutler and his photographer/artist wife Didi pulled a Ginger Rogers/Fred Astair number on the dance floor at the 43rd Annual Meridian Ball. Hands down, they were the smoothest matched-set.
Pups, Cupcakes and Models
by contributor Yoonjeong Oh
Fashion for Paws must be gearing up for their annual Spring gala because their paw prints are everywhere. Their upcoming Rooftop Howl-O-Ween Bash was preceded by Passport to Fashion night at The Shops at Wisconsin Place.
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Korean Delegation Welcomed at White House
by contributor Brendan Kownacki
A little (or a lot) of rain was not going to stop The White House on Thursday from rolling out a red carpet with a whole host of ruffles and flourishes to celebrate the arrival of Lee Myung-bak, The President of the Republic of Korea.
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Dirty Girl shows up at GW
It's not every day you get an invite to interview someone associated with a dirty girl and at a university to boot.
Such was the case, however, when a movie of the same name arrived at George Washington University. The Weinstein production held it's opening night screening at Lisner Auditorium with director Abe Sylvia in tow.
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It's All About the Dress
Fashion designer and author Vicky Tiel just can't stop her creative impulses. At a book party this week at the Palisades home of Sandi Hoffman she signed every book with a signature dress.
The "It's All About the Dress: What I Learned in 40 Years about Men, Women, Sex, and Fashion" author hails from Chevy Chase, Md, and began designing clothes 40 years ago. She got her first lesson about life and men from her dad.
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Paralyzed Veterans of America Gala
Photos by Neshan H. Naltchayan
Video by Janet Donovan
The 2011 Paralyzed Veterans Americana Gala is an inspirational fundraising event celebrating individuals, corporate and public sector friends who have supported the organization, 25 million courageous veterans, 54 million people with disabilities and 12,000 new spinal cord injured individuals annually.
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He's Back!!
For those of you who have been in Washington long enough, we're sure you miss the former Senator from Wyoming - the colorful Alan Simpson. Well, he's back like a pack of crayola, language and all.
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A Clandestine Affair....
Interview by Janet Donovan
"The Man Nobody Knew: In Search of My Father" by filmmaker Carl Colby has all the twists and turns of a spy novel. That is, of course, exactly what it is - just not a novel. Colby is the son of William Colby, former director of the CIA, who not only lived a mysterious life but died a mysterious death.
Carl takes us inside that world from his idyllic childhood in Italy, to the realization that his dad was a CIA operative, to the halls of Congress, to the destruction of his family fabric via divorce and ultimately to the unusual circumstances surrounding the death of his father.
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