Sylene's Bras and Brunch event hosts "Love, Lust and Lingerie"

Just as important as having a wardrobe that suits your personal style and your figure are the garments that go under your ensemble. Every woman should know the key to being a knockout in any given outfit is by having the appropriate and necessary undergarments to go with them. And since Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, some local boutiques are offering special events for women to embrace their inner kitten and show off their outer goddess.

For 34 years, Cyla Weiner, the owner of lingerie boutique, Sylene of Washington, has served the District's fashionistas, by providing them with an array of undergarment and lingerie offerings. In celebration of Valentine's Day, four DC area relationship writers will spill the secrets of "Love, Lust and Lingerie". An installment in Sylene of Washington's Bras & Brunch series, the event will be held on Sunday, February 14th from 10:30 a.m. until noon and will feature a Q&A on dating and relationships with Andrea Rodgers of AskMissA.com; Cathy Alter, author of Up For Renewal: What Magazines Taught Me About Love, Sex, And Starting Over; Jess McCann , author of You Lost Him At Hello; and Kerry Reichs, author of The Best Day Of Someone Else’s Life, and Leaving Unknown.

All Bras & Brunch attendees will receive 20% of sexy sleepwear and can sip on champagne and mimosas and dine on light brunch. In addition to hosting these monthly brunches, Sylene donates bras and sleepwear to women's shelters and works closely with organizations such as Suited for Change, Volunteers of America, and Second Chance Employment Services.



Date: Sunday, February 14



Time: 10:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.



Where: Sylene of Washington

4407 South Park Avenue

Chevy Chase, MD 20815

(301) 654-4200

http://www.sylenedc.com/  



RSVP required. RSVP at (301) 654-4200 or http://sylene.eventbrite.com/





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The best of the best of the 2010 Golden Globes

District Couture is bringing you commentary of the 2010 Golden Globe Awards. This is my absolute favorite awards show and in my opinion, this is the venue where celebrities tend to chose the best, more "real" looks. The Oscars can get a little hairy and the SAG's just don't get enough editorial. But the Golden Globes, second to the annual MET Costume Ball, is the best red carpet fashion event of the year.

With that being said, I believe in starting on a high note. I present you Halle Berry in Kaufman Franco. I've often speculated that if the divine Miss Berry came down the red carpet in a bejeweled burlap sack she'd still be the belle of the ball. Halle is showing exactly how to do sexy and formal. 40 looks good on Halle.

(Photo Credit: Kevin Winter, Getty Images)

Keeping with the 40 and fabulous trend, many were critical of Jennifer Aniston in this Valentino gown. I tend to think it's the sloppy sex hair more than the gown. Jennifer is a vixen in this and the high slit, something I miss from the '80s, is making a comeback and she's doing it very well!

(Photo Credit: Steve Granitz, WireImages.com)

You know how everyone thinks of Scarlett Johanssen as the ultimare sex kitten? Well she's being dethrowned as of right now, because Marion Cotilliard in Christian Dior Couture is not only a sexpot, she exudes class simultaneously. The slip seam exposes just the right amount of thigh, while the color is uber dramatic and the draping and asymetry adds the perfect amount of du jour fashion. Naked earlobes and minimal jewelry earns her a Golden Globe in fashion.

(Photo Credit: Jason Merritt, Getty Images)

Aww Sookie, Sookie now. Anna Paquin in Stella McCartney did what Mariah Carey should have done. The color and seaquins are perfect for her youthfulness. The cap sleeves keep the plunging V-neckline tasteful. This was an equisite choice and the hair is perfectly understated for such a statement gown.

(Photo Credit: Steve Granitz, WireImages.com)

If Chloi Sevigny's prairie dress toting character on 'Big Love' had a secret secular fashion fantasy, this would be the frock she'd dream up. And I mean this as a compliment. This was another questionable choice by many, however Chloi wears this Valentino quite well. It's totally high fashion, and because she has such a thin frame, she's able to carry off all of the drama of the ruffles. It moved so beatifully on the red carpet and on stage. Kudos, Chloi.

(Photo Credit: Jason Merritt, Getty Images)

I typically poo-poo shorter dresses at major awards shows, however, fellow 'Big Love' star Jennifer Godwin in Vionnet completely pulls it off so elegantly. The color is amazing, and she especially stands out against a sea of black and nude-ish tones. The jewlery, the bag and the sleek/sexy hair - even the umbrella, really pulls together so well. Another home run. (yes, I can mix sports anaologies with fashion...it's my blog).

(Photo Credit: Jason Merritt, Getty Images)

Jennifer Garner, not typically known for her everyday fashion choices, always seems to choose exceptional gowns. This Atelier Versace number looks as if someone pour molten diamond-encrusted lava over her body and this is how it dried. Aside from the hair, she looks amazing.

Kate Hudson in Marchesa - another highly critiqued choice, but I love this. I'm so glad to see more of last year's matte white trend - matte white looks beatiful on so many skin tones and Kate is no exception. I'm not a fan of the earrings and I wish she would have let the train drag rather than holding it the whole time, but nonetheless, she looks absolutely stunning and the bodice oozes couture.

(Photo Credit: Steven Granitz, WireImages.com)

In a million years, you'll never guess who designed this dress. Courtney Cox did quite well in choosing this Victoria Beckham (yes, Posh Spice) gown. It's simple, yet totally stunning. The hair is perfect and her eyes absolutely sparkled on the red carpet in this gown. Glad to see 'Friends' helping each other out.

(Photo Credit: Steven Granitz, WireImages.com)

Twilight turned Up in the Air star, Anna Kendrick chose a somewhat questionable dress by Marchesa for her first red carpet appearance. Even though the sparkles plus the ruffles was a bit much, the gown looked beautiful on her. The silhouette is quite stunning on her and the hair paired well.

(Photo Credit: Steven Granitz, WireImages.com)

All photos from Yahoo blog, OMG!

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Forever 21 Gets Tres Chic

We know it's a little Cher Horowitz, but we're kind of digging the Tres Paris line from Forever 21.

There's lots of really cute accessories, Paris tees and hairpieces that accompany this line - though act fast. Many of the items sold out during the holiday rush.

Visit http://www.forever21.com/ to view the tres chic collection!

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Carrie on! Sex & The City 2 Movie Trailer JUST Released

First we got Carried away, now we Carrie on - check out the just released trailer for the Sex and the City sequal, coming out May 28, 2010.

As one fan put it, their worlds are too perfect!

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Rihanna's Overall Style

On December 8, 2009 Rihanna wore a denim overall top and jeans to her 106 and Park/ BET performance.

The look is from Jean Paul Gaultier's spring/ summer 2010 ready to wear collection.

It is a part of collaboration between Jean Paul Gaultier and Levi's.

 

 

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Debut of Sex & The City Sequel Movie Poster

For all you Carrie lovers out there - you're welcome.

How freakin' faboosh did SJP look at the "Meet the Morgans" premiere? Gives all us Carrie's in the making something to aspire to!

Fashion Show - Project FUNDway Rewards Local Students Turned Fashion Designers

On Thursday, December 3, the Greater Washington Fashion Chamber of Commerce (GWFCC) will hold the first-ever Project FUNDway competition for local students aspiring for a career as fashion designers. The three student finalists, Michael Edwards, Samuel Mintah and Adegbemisola Ademisoye, will compete for a $5,000 fashion design scholarship. Taking its cue from the hit reality television show, Project Runway, the finalists will be judged on the design, construction, individuality and quality of a four-piece mini-collection they each created for this competition.


“The mission [of this competition] is to fund a way [for students] to go to school and study fashion,” said Maggy Francois, vice president of education and training for GWFCC and fashion design director for Project Stitch Studio at the West Potomac Academy of Fashion Design. Francois also stated that the students are not only aspiring designers, but also want to be writers and to learn the “business side of fashion,” which is what this contest seeks to teach them.

In addition to putting together a cohesive four-piece collection, the students are also responsible for the production of their own runway show – including searching for models, music selection and purchasing the materials for their garments.

Click here to learn more

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