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First lady Michelle Obama was on the Today Show this morning, rocking a dress by designer and socialite Rachel Roy. Among the topics that Matt Lauer and Mrs. O discussed was her much talked about and highly anticipated childhood obesity initiative. The interview was shot in the White House Old Family Dining Room yesterday.
Do you think Michelle Obama’s childhood obesity initiative will be effective? Watch it, and let me know!
Published by Angel on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 10:01 am.
Rihanna in CHANEL Spring 2010 Ready-to-Wear; Photo by Joseph Kerlakian/Enigma/Rex
Think you’re the quintessential DC socialite and fashionista? Then I’d take some time next week to go to CHANEL’s ready-to-wear trunk shows at Neiman Marcus! First on February 11th, Neiman Marcus on Wisconsin Ave. will host an exclusive preview of CHANEL’s Spring 2010 Shoe Collection, then February 12th-13th you’ll be an eye witness to the CHANEL Spring 2010 ready-to-wear collection including handbags and shoes. Isn’t this what a girls dreams are made of?
What you can expect: Lagerfeld definitely made youth, tweed, and different shades of taupe and creme work together in a beautiful cacophony that is the CHANEL Spring 2010 Collection. You can expect to see beige, ivory, black, lace, tweed suits, flirty chiffon and clogs- yes lots of clogs. Who else could craft a dress that reminds you of Scarlett O’Hare, Joan Collins, and Paris Hilton all at once? Only you, Karl.
CHANEL Spring 2010 Shoe Collection Preview
When: February 11th , 10AM-5PM Where: 5300 Wisconsin Avenue NW
Washington, DC
CHANEL Spring 2010 Trunk Show
When: February 12th-13th , 10AM-4PM Where: Neiman Marcus
Tyson’s Galleria
2255 International Drive McLean, VA 22102
Published by Angel on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 9:32 am.
Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. will be celebrating his new PBS series, “Faces of America” which examines DNA from celebrities, politicians and public figures to determine their ancestry at The W this evening.
Prof. Gatesasked celebrities like Meryl Streep and Steven Colbert to give him a sample of their DNA, then sent it to genetic testing company, 23and Me to be analyzed for their ancestral lineage. Watching George Stephanopoulos interview Prof. Gates about the series on Good Morning America actually made me really interested in watching the series; which airs February 10th through March 3rd. Think I’ll send away for a DNA test from that company- I’ll let you all know the results.
Check out the video above to get a sneak preview of the series, or come to The W and shake hands with the man himself.
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. celebrates his new PBS series “Faces of America” will launch. Time: 6-9 p.m. Place: The W Hotel 515 15th St. NW
Published by Angel on Monday, February 1, 2010 at 11:38 am.
DC Meat Week
What’s up A-Lister’s? Its been a busy, productive weekend for me even though we got hit with an unexpected snow storm. Did all that shoveling give you a ravenous appetite? If so, you’re in luck. The District’s first annual Meat Weekis here! I know it sounds funny, but there is some carnivorous individual out there that’s excited ( example: my Dad)!
What is Meat Week you ask? Well everyday of the week, folks are suppose to enjoy BBQ after work, all week; like a little holiday for your mouth. Maybe we can get some of these stuff shirt politicos to stuff their mouths this week instead!
So through Feb. 7th, after you get off of work- exchange your pinstripes for a bib and head to some of these spots!
Published by Angel on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 4:49 pm.
Washington Life's 2010 Young and the Guest List Cover
Washington DC’s premier social life and luxury magazine released their annual Young & the Guest List cover- the edition of the magazine that showcases DC top 250 movers, shakers and policy makers. Accompanying the issue is an exclusive party, complete with red carpet & a step and repeat. Greta Brawner and Andrew McKenna are the cover models.
Greta Brawner is a producer and a regular host of C-SPAN’s “Washington Journal” and Andrew McKenna is founder, president and chief executive officer of McKenna & Associates a strategic management, consulting, and fundraising firm.
About the cover:
The cover was shot by Jodi King; the models were styled by Lana Orloff; hair by Tyler Larish of Immortal Beloved; James Cornwell of PR at Partners was the hair stylist. The shoot was photographed on location at the The Jefferson Washington DC (1200 16th St. NW).
Published by Angel on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 3:42 pm.
The first lady gave a speech to the Joint Armed Forces Officers Wives Club at Bolling Air Force Base in Washington, DC / TIM SLOAN/AFP/Getty Images
The White House Press Office released the guest list for first lady Michelle Obama’s box at the 2010 State of the Union. The coveted invites include Vice President Joe Biden’s wife, Dr. Jill Biden;Janell Holloway, who’s a DC native, Benjamin Banneker Academic High School graduate and current freshman at Havard University (go girl!).
Check out the list below, and the full rundown of guests after the jump.
Published by Angel on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 11:13 am.
Thanks to our friends at DCCelebrity, we’ve spotted Joe Jonas walking around Capitol Hill in a three piece as we speak.
Joe, who’s one third of the famous, scream inducing boy band The Jonas Brothers looks to be taking just a leisurely walk. But we know better, if he’s in DC, than he’s got to be lobbying for an issue that he cares about to Congress. Keep you updated.
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Published by Angel on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 1:27 pm.
President Obama addressing a Joint Session of Congress
Don’t want to be depressed about the state of the economy by yourself? Excited to hear President Obama give his first State of the Union to a Joint Session of Congress? Want to discuss Mr. O’s expected proposal of a three year discretionary spending freeze with a friend? Or two? Wish you could be there in person, but know that unless you’re Janell Kellett, the Sun Prairie, Wisconsin Army National Guard Volunteer that President O hand picked to attend, then no dice. But you’re in luck!
I’ve listed the best, and most interesting State of the Union watch parties in the district for your pleasure. From bingo games, to open mics, to Rep. Joe Wilson impersonators, there’s something for everyone. Check it out.
Published by Angel on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 12:12 pm.
Tonight, DC philanthropists and socialites John Burns, Kheira Benkreira, Abiye Abebe, Joseph Orji, WJLA
HHP Performing at BloomBar's Benefit
anchor Maureen Bunyan and others host an exclusive event in honor of South African hip-hop artist Hip Hop Pantsula a.k.a Jabba at Policy.
BloomBars Benefit Reception Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 Time: 7-10:00PM Place: Policy (1904 14th St. NW)
Proceeds from tonight’s event will go to BloomBars “Artist-in-Bloom Visiting Residency Initiative”, a cultural exchange program that brings artists of different cultures and levels of success together to network, and supports the growth of up and coming artist.
The 29 year old hip-hop icon sometimes called the “Jay-Z of Africa” infuses South African cultural influences in his music by mixing Setswana, isiZulu and Sesotho languages in his lyrics. His critically acclaimed fourth album Acceptance Speech featured Amerie in the video for his single “Music and Lights”. On his upcoming project HHP is collaborating with rap icon Nas, and Wyclef Jean.
Published by Angel on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 9:42 am.
For the Love of Liberty Screening Tonight
Often forgotten are the Black soldiers of the battles that shaped our country’s history. In Hollywood, war is sometimes ridiculously glorified, glamorous and often devoid of diversity. A claim that had directors Spike Lee and Clint Eastwood butting heads after Lee’s claim that Eastwood didn’t include a single Black face in either Flags of Our Father or Letters from Iwo Jima. I’d say one of the exceptions to this is actually Miracle at St. Anna, Spike Lee’s war film about black soldiers in WWII, which starred Michael Ealy, Laz Alonzo and Derek Luke. Hopefully George Lucas’s upcoming film Red Tails, about the Tuskegee Airmen (which also stars Michael B. Jordan, who is one of BET.com’s 21 to Watch in 2010) can be included in that list as well.
Well director/producer Frank Martin and co-producer Louis Gossett Jr. have done some to rectify the situation by bringing you the 40 minute documentary, “For the Love of Liberty: The Story of America’s Black Patriots”. The documentary examines not only the role of Blacks in wars, but the ”sacrifice and bravery of African Americans in U.S. wars or conflicts since the American Revolution”.
You can screen the documentary this evening at the Smithsonian American History Museum. Admission is free on a first come first serve basis. A discussion with director/producer Frank Martin will follow.
The documentary is hosted by Halle Berry, features an introduction by former U.S. Secretary of State and Army General Colin Powell, and is narrated by Avery Brooks. Tons of Hollywood talent lent their voices to the project, like Danny Glover, Eriq La Salle, Angela Bassett, Morgan Freeman, Mel Gibson, Susan Sarandon, John Travolta, and many other talented public figures.
Not in the area? No worries, the documentary airs on PBS, February 14th at 2:00PM.
Tuesday Jan. 26
World Premiere Screening of For Love of Liberty: The Story of America’s Black Patriots Time: 6:30PM. Place: The National Museum of African American History Tickets: First come, first served FOR MORE INFO CLICK HERE.
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