If ya' missed us Monday live with Morris on TBD, then don't sweat it-- catch up now. This week we chose our "Hot Heel" of the week from sponsor ShoeDazzle, tell you the best places to go for the holiday's on onetank of gas, discuss the newly opened National Pinball MuseumAND it's the "Buff Body of the Week"--check out the biceps on this hottie!
TBD RECAP:
THE "IT" COCKTAIL DRESSES OF THE SEASON
It's the holiday's which means ONE thing for any fashion forward girl here in The District. SHOPPING! DING DING that's right--with so much on our mind and a laundry list of to do's this season, it doesn't need to be stressful. If you want effortless sophistication and are looking for the "it" cocktail dress of the season to dazzle in at all your holiday parties -- then look no further I now introduce you to Zophiaonline.com. This online boutique is the answer to finding that perfect dress. Over the weekend I had the opportunity to meet with Executive Designer Betsy Garcete and enter her world of pure uber fashion and elegance.
Executive Designer , Betsy Garcete of Zophia Online Boutique
A talented local designer, born and bred here in Washington, D.C., (though she is of Uruguayan and Paraguayan decent) Garcete's cocktail dressesare the epitome of effortless sophistication with a strong retro feel and a 1940's silhouette. Think Bette Davis, Lauren Bacall and Marilyn Monroe. Want to look like these movie mavens? Then step into any of Garcete's signature red zipper lined cocktail dresses. Each dress has a unique name and storyline inspired by a woman in Garcete's life; and she must know a lot of beautiful and bold women, because all her signature pieces are full of vibrant and daring colors and patterns. Which includes one of my favorites; the black and gold leopard- inspired dress called the "Marielena." But the strongest and most inspiring woman in Garcete's life is her beloved grandmother Sofia, who was the first person to expose her to sewing and alterations. And so millions and millions of needles and threads later with a healthy combination of blood sweat and tears--Garcete's vision of Zophia was born. (Garcete changed the S in the name to a Z to add a little flair.) And flair this designer has combined with creativity, a keen eye, talent and passion which clearly is shown in her custom made dresses.
Model wearing Zophia signature cocktail dress
Sequined leopard print signature dress by Zophia.
The "Marielena"
The Fall collection
I couldn't wait to get my hands on this one!
I literally fell in love with this hot red number
So many dresses to choose from.
The scoop neck back is to die for!
Assistant Designer Kendra McCullough pictured with model.
The Glam Squad--Fashion Marketing Coordinator JC McCray, Executive Designer Betsy Garcete, and Assistant Designer Kendra McCullough pictured.
JC McCray talks details with us about Garcete's gorgeous threads.
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BEIJA FLOR MIRACLE JEGGINGS Ask any woman on the planet and she will tell you that finding that perfect jean is an anomaly. We can always come close, but there just never seems to be that perfect balance between comfort and style . Well guess what ladies? Look no further. The jegging has landed by way of Brazil. Beija Flor jeans Brasil are the most comfortable and stylish jean I have ever worn. You will never want to wear another jean after you have tried these curve hugging, butt-lifting, body enhancing jeans!
So what makes these jeans so different?
By targeting the “modern woman” whether she’s 22 or 52, the jeans are designed for women who want stylish, unique jeans that fit great as well. The secret behind Beija-Flor, which is Portuguese for hummingbird is rather simple: the jeans are designed to work with rather than against a woman’s natural curves.
Designer Kathy Moca is the mastermind behind these unbelievable jeans
The jegging (combo of a legging and jean fabric shown in the photos below is the perfect versatile, butt lifting, leg elongating jean. You have to go to WWW.ILOVETHESEJEANS.COM and check out their site.
We were atHysteria in Old Town Alexandria trying on these miracle jeans and interviewing Kathy on all the details of how and why Beija Flor BrasilJeans came to be. Beija Flor has been featured in magazines such as Essence, People, Good House Keeping, and Red Book. Beija-Flor jeans are available in over 250 stores across the country including Canada. Check back for our full interview with designer extraordinaire Kathy Moca . But for now check out the photos of our time well spent discovering that the perfect pair of jeans really do exist!
FASHION FIGHTS POVERTY
Check out all the action from this years Fashion Fights Poverty held at the Artisphere in Rosslyn, Va.
This years non-runway event (yes that's right) this year was all about getting interactive and up close and personal with the models. And this year had a RAW theme. Singer Matisse rocked it out. It was real and it was raw!
CELEBRITY DOPPELGANGER: MORRIS JONES
Guess what time it is? It's CELEBRITY DOPPELGANGER TIME. That's what time it is. Each week DC ON HEELS will be bringing you the DC HOT 3 list. Every Monday@ 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. on TBDTV (Comcast Channel 28) we will be bringing you our entertainment segment of what's hot and what's not in D.C. This week it's all about Fashion Fights Poverty, Miracle Brazilian Jeggings by Beija-Flor, and our Celebrity Doppelganger who is none other than TBD anchormanMorris Jones. Morris asks us each week about all the fun trending topics in DC! It was only appropriate that we made him our trending Doppelganger of the week!
Coming in strong at the number one spot at 72% for MoJo's look-alike is Aussie sensation Hugh Jackman. Funnily enough before I entered Morris's photo on the Website My Heritage to find out who his celeb look-a likes were, I was watching the movie "Wolverine" Wow I must have been subconsciously channeling Mojo's celeb twin. Ok... or not....maybe it was just coincidence. But still.
That's all from DC ON HEELS "Giving you the local hookup to food, fashion and fun in our Nation's Capital."
Besos xoxoxo Vanessa
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Markette and Vanessa met in graduate school at American University while studying Interactive Journalism... and they have been inseparable ever since. Their shared love of food, fashion and entertainment news spawned the creation of DC on HEELS - a blog and TV program that covers the most fabulous events, happenings and findings in the Washington Metro area.
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