Santa Takes Pics with Your Pets

Holiday fun?

Santa's little helper or disgruntled pooch?

So, last week, a DC on Heels fan via Twitter (@centerpet) invited us to enjoy hot apple cider, chocolate chip cookies and holiday photos with Santa. The only catch? We had to bring our pet!

Marco gets his picture taken with Santa.
Meanwhile, me & my guy try to look calm.

I have to admit I was totally freaked out at the notion of trying to get my 6-year-old Shiba Inu, Marco, on Santa's lap for 10 long seconds in hopes of getting one good frame that could be deemed worthy enough to be Christmas card fodder. I mean, this is the same dog who tried to jump out of the second story window of our D.C. rowhouse when he felt like we weren't walking him enough. (BTW, we walk him everyday, just not on demand as he would like.)

He's also the same dog who completely stopped acknowledging me for an entire weekend after I dressed him up like a pumpkin for Halloween.

Cute? I think so... but Marco, not so much.

To make matters even worse, this Japanese hunting breed is known for being cat like, which means they ain't for holding hands and cuddlin' too tightly -- these dogs like to do their own thing.

Despite my trepidation, I decided to accept the invite from Center Pets and take Marco to get his photo taken with Santa after I found out that the proceeds of each $20 photo taken goes to the Washington Humane Society.

The animal lover in me caused me to cave... and surprisingly, Marco was on good behavior... as were these other pets:

Photos by Christine Meulemans Photography
www.christinemeulemans.com

If you're a pet lover who'd rather skip the Santa pics with the pooch and support the Washington Humane Society in another way, then visit their volunteer and donation pages to find out more.

xoxo,

Markette

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DC FASHIONISTA MEETUP AND SCENE AND SPOTTED

DC FASHIONISTA SEX AND THE CITY 2 PREMIERE MEETUP:
Markette and I hosted the DC Fashionista Sex and the City 2 Premiere Meetup Group and had sooooo much fun.

photo courtesy of Michael Avilez

So what is this group all about? Well I'll tell you and show you!!

The DC Fashionista group is a diverse group of motivated, hard-working professionals who are passionate about fashion and the fashion industry. All are encouraged to join who are involved in all things fashion from accessory designers, make-up artists, hairstylists, photographers, models, fashion writers, media, bloggers and other nonprofit organizations. All you have to do is join and share your creativity. If you are interested in the fashion industry, or would like to become involved in it, this is the group for you!

Abigail de Casanova (pictured left) President and Founder of the group.

Click HERE if you want to learn more or become a member of the group!

The whole event was streamed live by Conjo Studios.

SCENE AND SPOTTED: BEN STEIN

Writer, actor, and tv personality BEN STEIN was here in DC yesterday giving a speech. The speech was given to help unite widows and victims of those who have lost a loved one in the war. Ben is actually a native of DC. He is very outgoing and genuinely looks you in the eye when speaking. And of course he was wearing his suit and signature sneakers.

I was telling him how I use to watch his show "Win Ben Steins Money" and with his deadpan delivery he said "Well you look much too young to have watched that." I assured him that I was old enough and out of diapers when I watched. Of course I never did win any of his money.

A little info about Ben according to Wikipedia:

Benjamin Jeremy "Ben" Stein (born November 25, 1944) is an American actor, writer, lawyer, and commentator on political and economic issues. He attained early success as a speechwriter for American presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford. Later he entered the entertainment field and became an actor, comedian, and Emmy Award-winning game show host.Stein has frequently written commentaries on economic, political, and social issues, along with financial advice to individual investors. He is the son of noted economist and writer Herbert Stein who worked at the White House under President Nixon. His sister, Rachel, is also a writer. He is well known for his dry, monotonous way of speaking.

Ok today's blog was about fashion and money. Hmmm I'm inspired now to go shopping!!

Signing off the blogosphere.

Vanessa xoxoxoxo