Burgers and pubs.....

by contributor Brendan Kownacki

When a craving strikes, not just anything will suffice--but finding the best of the best from DC's restaurant scene just got a little easier thanks to the Washington City Paper.

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Behind the avatars....

Tom Clancy

Photos by Neshan H. Naltchayan

Congressman Jerry Lewis and author Tom Clancy were honored at The 2012 For the Love of Sight Visionary Awards Dinner at The Ritz-Carlton.  The event was preceded by a book signing by Clancy.

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That face, that beautiful face.

Brian Maillian Beverly Johnson Courtney Cohen

by Contributor Courtney Cohen

Photos by Neshan H. Naltchayan

Former ABC producer Courtney Cohen was thrilled to interview Beverly Johnson at Teatro Goldoni where Kimball Stroud (IMPACT Arts & Film Fund) and Michael Kosmides (Teatro proprietor) hosted a dinner in Beverly's honor two days prior to the launch of her new reality show  “Beverly’s Full House" on OWN, The Oprah Network.

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On her OWN.......

 

Beverly Johnson took her name back and couldn't be happier. 
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La Dolce Vita....

Robbie Myers, the editor-in-chief of Elle

Photo credit: Alfredo Flores

The gates of Villa Firenze opened to guests attending ELLE Magazine's "Capital Dames: 10 Powerful Women in DC" soiree at 7 PM.  From that moment on you were transported to Italy, sans Alitalia.

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Flare Magazine April 2012 | Herieth Paul by Max Abadian

Flare Magazine April 2012 editorial
Model: Herieth Paul
Photography: Max Abadian
Styling: Elizabeth Cabral
Hair and Make-up: Genevieve Lenneville

Burberry Beauty Spring/Summer 2012 campaign: Jourdan Dunn, ph: Mario Testino

Burberry Beauty Spring/Summer 2012 campaign
Model: Jourdan Dunn
Photography: Mario Testino
Styling: Elliott Smedley
Hair: Neil Moodie
Make-up: Wendy Rowe

See video here

Vogue Paris April 2012 | Kristina Salinovic by Glen Luchford

Vogue Paris April 2012 editorial
Model: Kristina Salinovic
Photography: Glen Luchford
Styling: Marie Chaix
Hair: Didier Malige
Make-up: Lisa Houghton

Vogue Paris April 2012 | Snejana Onopka by Giampaolo Sgura

Vogue Paris April 2012 editorial
Model: Snejana Onopka
Photography: Giampaolo Sgura
Styling: Celia Azoulay
Hair: Seb Bascle
Make-up: Stephanie Kunz

Vogue Paris April 2012 | Isabeli Fontana by Peter Lindbergh

Vogue Paris April 2012 editorial
Model: Isabeli Fontana
Photography: Peter Lindbergh
Styling: Anastasia Barbieri
Hair: Christiaan
Make-up: Stephane Marais

Vogue Mexico April 2012 cover: Ginta Lapina, ph: Nagi Sakai, styling: Sarah Gore-Reeves

Vogue Mexico April 2012 cover and editorial
Model: Ginta Lapina
Photography: Nagi Sakai
Styling: Sarah Gore-Reeves
Hair: Pasquale Ferrante
Make-up: Charlotte Day

Hats off.....

Julia Saah and Chef Enzo Fargione - ELISIR

The RAMMY Awards Gala and fundraiser for the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) honors the exceptional ability and accomplishments of the Washington, DC area restaurant industry.  BizBash Magazine named the RAMMY Awards Gala the #1 Food & Restaurant event in DC on the Top 100 events list in 2011, 2010 & 2008.

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Vogue Japan May 2012 cover: Natasha Poly, ph: Daniele & Iango, styling: George Cortina

Vogue Japan May 2012 cover and editorial
Model: Natasha Poly
Photographer: Daniele Duella & Iango Henzi
Styling: George Cortina
Hair: Luigi Murenu
Make-up: Jeanine Lobell

Fabulous by Victoria’s Secret push-up bra commercial: Behati Prinsloo, Director: Michael Bay

Fabulous by Victoria’s Secret Push-Up Bra Commercial
Model: Behati Prinsloo/WOMEN
Director: Michael Bay

Commercial can be seen http://vsallaccess.victoriassecret.com/2012/03/26/fabulous-by-victorias-secret-online-commercial-60/

Salt Spring 2012 cover: Jessica Hart, ph: Adam Whitehead, styling: Daniela Agnelli

Salt #4 Spring/Summer 2012 cover and editorial
Model: Jessica Hart
Photographer: Adam Whitehead
Styling: Daniela Agnelli
Hair: Tracie Cant
Make-up: Kirstin Piggot

It's always a good day to be Irish...get your passport ready!

The Prime Minister of Ireland, Enda Kenny & The Ambassador of Ireland, Michael Collins

Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny will announce Tuesday a date for Ireland’s referendum on the European Union fiscal treaty.

At a recent St. Patrick's Day celebration in Washington he was enthusiastically introduced by Amb. Michael Collins. 
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See for yourself..........

Bob Jenets UpFront band

Photo credit: Neshan H. Naltchayan

The Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington (POB) held its
Night of Vision gala on Saturday, March 24 th at the Four Seasons in Georgetown. 

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Guests were fed, watered and inspirationally satiated.

by contributor Wendy Gordon

Art for art’s sake?  Not so much.

In fact, Saturday evening not only was the town painted red, but also pink and blue and even black and white as O’Neill Studio Salon showcased the talents of a bevy of local artists. 
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Happy Hunger Games!

Jennifer Lawrence as 'Katniss Everdeen'  Photo credit: Murray Close

"Suzanne Collins’ best-selling novel, the first in a trilogy published by Scholastic that has over 23.5 million copies in print in the United States alone, has developed a massive global following. 

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Madame Figaro Special Edition March 3rd 2012 cover: Heather Marks, ph: Nico, styling: Sophie Michaud

Madame Figaro Style Special: Best of Summer 2012
Model: Heather Marks
Photography: Nico
Styling: Sophie Michaud
Hair: Olivier de Vriendt
Make-up: Jurgen Braun

Vogue China April 2012 | Guinevere Van Seenus by Camilla Akrans

Vogue China April 2012 editorial
Model: Guinevere Van Seenus
Photography: Camilla Akrans
Styling: Julia Von Boehm
Hair: Franco Gobbi
Make-up: Wendy Rowe

Vogue April 2012 | Guinevere Van Seenus by Craig McDean

Vogue April 2012 editorial
Model: Guinevere Van Seenus
Photography: Craig McDean
Styling: Tabitha Smmons
Hair: Eugene Souleiman
Make-up: Mark Carrasquillo

Muse Spring 2012 | Izabel Goulart by Fabio Raineri - Rio De Janeiro- Sambodromo Marques De Sapucai

Muse Spring 2012
Model: Izabel Goulart
Photography: Fabio Raineri Crovi

Muse Spring 2012 | Ginta Lapina by Benjamin Lennox

Muse Spring 2012 editorial
Model: Ginta Lapina
Photography: Benjamin Lennox
Styling: Charles Varenne
Hair: Bok Hee
Make-up: Maud Laceppe

  

STOP SHOUTING, START THINKING!

Eileen McMenamin and Senator John McCain

By contributor Donna Shor
Photos by Neshan H. Naltchayan

“A Century of Service’ was the title of last night’s gala honoring former senators Bob Dole and Howard Baker, referring to the combined total of their fifty years of public service. 
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It takes a Village..

• Trey Hardin (VOX Global Senior Vice President)  Kate Bolduan (CNN reporter/anchor)
• White House Drug Czar Gil Kerlikowske

N Street Village, the award-winning social services agency that provides shelter and support to homeless and low-income women in the Washington, DC metro area, hosted its annual gala at The Ritz Carlton to honor the clients, volunteers and supporters of the organization.

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Muse Spring 2012 cover: Aymeline Valade, ph: Benjamin Alexander Huseby, styling: Darcy Backlar

Muse Spring 2012 The Independents cover and editorial

Model: Aymeline Valade

Photographer: Benjamin Alexander Huseby

Styling: Darcy Backlar

Hair: Christian Eberhard

Make-up: Adrian Pinault

Like Jiro, You’ll be dreaming of Sushi too.

by contributor Courtney Cohen

Photos courtesy of Magnolia Pictures

As a sushi lover, the title of this film, Jiro Dreams of Sushi, ensured that the chances of me liking this movie were pretty strong. 
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i-D Magazine spring 2012 preview: Herieth Paul, ph: Nick Dorey, stylist: Hanna Kelifa

i-D Spring 2012 Editorial
Model: Herieth Paul/WOMEN
Photographer: Nick Dorey
Stylist: Hanna Kelifa
Hair: Naoki Komiya
Make-up: Lucy Burt