Women Images: April 2012

Yes! She was there.....

Kris Jenner and Lindsay Lohan

The 2012 Garden Brunch at the Beall-Washington House honoring Steve & Jean Case and Susan Axelrod caused heads to turn when Lindsay Lohan and Woody Harrelson showed up.

Host Claire Danes

by senior contributor Brendan Kownacki

There's only one clear choice after you've just attended dinner with the President of the United States, the political press corps and all the names fit-to-print from Hollywood's A-list.....PARTY.

Harper's Bazaar Turkey May 2012 cover: Angela Lindvall, ph: Koray Birand

Harper's Bazaar Turkey May 2012 covers and editorial
Model: Angela Lindvall
Photography: Koray Birand
Styling: Mahizer Aytas
Hair: Lisa Storey
Make-up: Ali Yilanci

Where's Uggie?

On Saturday evening, prior to the White House Correspondents' Dinner, The Atlantic, National Journal and CBS News hosted a reception at The Washington Hilton.

by contributor Donna Shor
Photo credit: Courtesy of Music Box Films

“Monsieur Lazhar,” the Canadian Oscar-nominated film that has endeared itself to audiences from Quebec to Abu Dhabi―winning prizes at five film festivals along the way―will opened at the E Street Cinema April 27h....in French, with subtitles.
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Funny or Die!

Chance Crawford stopped to pose with fans

by senior contributor Brendan Kownacki

Funny or Die were not the only options at Friday night's First Amendment party--drink, dance, pose and be merry were high on the list as well.

John Arundel (R) leads the way

by contributor Wendy Gordon

Photo credit: Brendan Kownacki

Sure, they call it the ‘Nerd Prom.’ Add a dash of Bulliet Bourbon and the nerds could potentially get nerdier. Didn’t happen.

David Bradley

Photo credit: Tony Powell

The Atlantic and National Journal’s WHCD festivities kicked off Friday evening with a welcome dinner hosted by David and Katherine Bradley at their home, an annual tradition - a very classy annual tradition.

The Washington Post always leads the party scene preceding The White House Correspondents' Association Dinner with a masterful mix of guests. Hey .... Kris and Kim Kardashian mixing with Attorney General Eric Holder? You betcha.

Phil Griffin, Maria Teresa Kumar, Arianna Huffinton, David Sutphen (Brunswick Group) Rosario Dawson

by senior contributor Brendan Kownacki

Actress and advocate Rosario Dawson was on hand in DC for the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner weekend and joined a flock of media elite for the "Emerging Voices" party with VotoLatino at The Hay Adams.

Dr. John McLaughlin and Mort Zuckerman

Everyone loves the Thomson Reuters - McLaughlin Brunch at the tail end of The White House Correspondents' Association weekend.


Johnny Calecki Kelli Garner Tim Daly Robin Bronk

By senior contributor Brendan Kownacki

While in town for The White House Correspondents' Association Dinner weekend, Tim Daly, Johnny Galecki and Kelli Garner went to the hill to lobby for funding for the arts and support of the National Endowment for the Arts.

Patricia Duff with Dr. John McLaughlin

Photo credit: Janet Donovan

Video credit: C-SPAN

It was a dog's day night at The White House Correspondents' Association Dinner as President Barack Obama kept the dog jokes alive while guests checked their dinner plates.
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Shhhhh......

Megan McCain

by Janet Donovan

The 2012 Garden Brunch at the Beall-Washington House Honored Steve & Jean Case and Susan Axelrod.
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Where's George?

Rebecca Cooper, Danny Strong and friend

by Janet Donovan

We didn't see George Clooney either coming or going at the PEOPLE/TIME party at The St. Regis, nor did we see Bristol Palin who was there last year. That's probably a good thing - not George, but Bristol. It would have been a game changer.
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Numero May 2012 | Anne Vyalitsyna by Matthew Brookes

Numero #133 May 2012 editorial
Model: Anne Vyalitsyna
Photography: Matthew Brookes
Styling: Spela Lenarcic-Spinoza
Hair: Claudio Belizario
Make-up: Max DeLorme

Kinda made the right choice......

Actor Richard Kind

by senior contributor Brendan Kownacki

Actor Richard Kind, well known for his roles on Spin City, Mad About You and Curb Your Enthusiasm is in town this week with the The Creative Coalition to advocate for funding for the arts and to attend the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner.

ABC's - past and present

by contributor Courtney Cohen

It was date night for ABC & Yahoo who kicked off The White House Correspondents' Dinner weekend on Thursday night upstairs at Dirty Martini.
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Hollywood Squares.......

David Arquette

by Janet Donovan

Who knew? Clifford Charles Arquette was an actor and comedian famous for his role as Charley Weaver on Hollywood Squares, but now more famous as the grandfather of David Arquette - nicest guy in Hollywood.
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GRAMMYs on the Hill

John Mayer and Buddy Guy

by senior contributor Brendan Kownacki

Seven time GRAMMY winner John Mayer was in DC this week to be honored at the annual GRAMMYs on the Hill, supporting his advocacy work for music education and standing up for veterans.

Mirte Maas and Ginta Lapina in a film by Nathaniel Brown

Women Management Presents: A Film by Nathaniel Brown, 2012
Director: Nathaniel Brown
Featuring Models: Ginta Lapina and Mirte Maas
Styling: Zara Zachrisson
Hair: Mike Lundgren
Make-up: Ralph Siciliano
Cinematography: Santiago Gonzalez
Set Design: Jesse Kaufmann
Production: Wilson Murphy and Nathaniel Brown

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Color this "eclectic".

John Mayer

by senior contributor Brendan Kownacki

It has been called “Washington’s most interesting mix of music and politics” – and that description did not disappoint on Wednesday evening when musicians, media, VIPs and politicians crowded the ballroom at The Liaison Hotel on Capitol Hill for the annual GRAMMYs on the Hill.

Photo credit: Shannon Finney: Kevin Spacey

by contributor Donna Shor

Photo credit: Neshan H. Naltchayan

The title of Frankie Valli’s signature song exactly described the 28th Helen Hayes Awards―oh what a night this was, a triumph of show business.
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Angela Cunningham

Blue satin, oil on canvas, 2012

Angela Cunningham

Marie Claire 2 Italia April 2012 | Heloise Guerin by David Bellemere

Marie Claire 2 Italia April 2012 editorial
Model: Heloise Guerin
Photography: David Bellemere

Vogue Japan June 2012 | Daria Strokous by Francois Nars

Vogue Japan June 2012 beauty editorial
Model: Daria Strokous
Photography: Francois Nars
Styling: Patti Wilson
Hair: Eugene Souleiman
Make-up: Lena Koro

Ginta Lapina for Nars Spring/Summer 2012

Nars Spring/Summer 2012 beauty campaign
Model: Ginta Lapina
Photography+ Make-up: Francois Nars

What dress code?

Norah O'Donnell and Chef Geoff

Photo credit: Neshan H.Nalchayan

Mistress of Ceremonies Norah O’Donnell - CBS Chief White House Correspondent - was happy to oblige the no dress code and mingled with the jean clad guests at The Annual Blue Jeans Ball to benefit the Capital Area Food Bank.