#DCTwixer Fashion Show - 3/16

Sisarina, (@Sisarina) welcomes you to join us on the catwalk at Bethesda's lounge, Relic, on March 16 from 5-9 p.m. We’re hosting a fashion-themed #DCTwixer featuring clothing, jewelry and handbag designers. There will be hors d'oeuvres and cocktails specially-priced just for the evening, so there’s no excuse not to work it and show us your best Tyra, Naomi (no phone throwing please) or Kate Moss.

Red Sprinkle, (@RedSprinkle) our fabulous co-host for the evening, will be putting on the best fashion show in Bethesda. Ready to see what local artists can do with clothing, jewelry, handbags and shoes? Come join us at the #DCTwixer!

Socialize Better will be collecting flat-heeled or tennis shoes or $5 to send to Soles4Souls Project Haiti so bring your unwanted shoes or some cash to help them out. All proceeds go directly to the cause.

When: March 16, 2010 5-9pm
Where: Relic in Bethesda
Metro: Bethesda (Red line)
Parking: on-street parking & hourly garages close by (bring quarters)
What: Fashion Show & Happy Hour
Cost: Free! Great happy hour specials so you can donate shoes or $5 to Socialize Better for Soles4Souls Project Haiti!
Why: Do we really need to answer this question anymore? Ask those who have come!

OUR SPONSORS & VENDORS:

VENUE: Relic in Bethesda: One of Bethesda's only cocktail lounges with eclectic decor, fun atmosphere, great furnishings & enough space to host a fashion show.

HOST: Sisarina: (@Sisarina) Melanie Spring, Principal of Sisarina, shows her "hostess with the mostest" skills by co-hosting one of the best networking events in the DC area. Sisarina is a web marketing company working with local businesses to better their web and print presence.

CO-HOST: Red Sprinkle: (@RedSprinkle) Rebecca Margeo, owner of Red Sprinkle, co-hosts the evening showing off her fashions. Merging vintage goods along with contemporary pieces on a budget, she invites you all to top your wardrobe with Red Sprinkle!

VENDOR: VioletBloom Unique Accessories: High fashion jewelry collection founded by Lashanta L. Pearson and Samantha D. Lebbie in Fall 2008. They offer consumers high fashion assorted accessories at an affordable price what we call Cheap & Chic (website coming soon).

VENDOR: Polished Image Consultants: (@PolishedImage) Polished is a full service personal styling and image consulting agency based in the Washington DC Metro and San Francisco Bay Area. They are in the business of assisting their clients in becoming their absolute best by developing a personal style that is uniquely their own. We are not in the business of remaking our clients.

VENDOR: Natalia Sanz Collection: (@NataliaSanz) Chic. Modern. Sleek. Inspired by architecture, geometry, and texture, Natalia creates classic styles with a modern touch. All pieces are expertly crafted for the avant-garde woman to fit exquisitely. Her creations include elegant cocktail dresses and separates that are versatile enough to go from day to night. Silk, satin, cotton, and jersey are some of the fabrics she favors because of their beauty and elegance as well as their ability to accentuate a woman’s curves.

VENDOR: Klewism Jewelry: (@klewism) Klewism wearable art is a line of artisan jewelry by Lindsey Bucklew. Lindsey uses wire, repurposed vintage costume jewelry, beads, buttons, pearls, shells, and heirloom objects to create intricately detailed, one-of-a-kind necklaces, rings, bracelets, pendents, earrings and brooches. She also welcomes custom orders.

VENDOR: ArtisticAya: (@artisticaya) Dana Ayanna aka Artistic Aya creates playful jewelry and garments for artsy-chic women. As an award recipient from the Fashion Group International, and with appearances in DC Magazine, The Washington Post and on The Today Show, her designs have attracted an international following. (website coming soon)

SPONSOR: Company Flowers: Company Flowers, Arlington's eclectic flower and gift shop, will be providing body corsages for our models that evening. The stunning arrangements and out-of-the-box designs are something to look forward to. New website coming soon!

SPONSOR: Lisa Helfert Photography: (@helfphoto) Photography is Lisa Helfert’s work and joy. For 18 years Lisa has photographed people and life in Washington region capturing the classic,  as well as the funny, ironic and beautiful moments of life.   She is exploring multimedia, social media and plans to document an archeological site in Jordon this summer.

Socialize Better (@SocializeBetter) is a nonprofit organization that raises awareness and inspires service by providing social opportunities for young adults in Washington, D.C. Socialize Better aims to support the efforts of philanthropic causes that have limited resources to fundraise for themselves.

Soles4Souls Project Haiti - The 50,000 pairs in 50 Days Challenge
Make a monetary contribution now to provide shoes for Haitian earthquake victims who desperately need appropriate footwear. As little as $5 provides two pairs of shoes.
http://www.50000shoes.com/

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