FNO Washington DC 2011 - the TPWP experience

The monsoon-like rain may have put a damper on some of the Fashion’s Night Out activities, but those that braved the precipitation found plenty of great deals and even more to dream about. Here is the photographic evidence of our mad rainy dash around the city:

A display table at Hu’s Wear:

A particularly stylish shopper models a Gary Graham coat for us at Hu’s Wear:

We loved this Chloe June Bow Bag at Hu’s Wear:

I’m a big fan of the Brazilian line COVEN, and this blue structured dress from Hu’s Wear was gorgeous and under $200. Too bad someone had just bought my size!

Plaid Céline bucket tote at Hu’s Wear - perfect for Fall:

The store mascot sleeping soundly through the rain at Hu’s Wear:

The must-have accessory everyone carried last night:

The YSL Tribute Sandal at Hu’s Shoes:

Distressed denim & corduroy collared shirt in light indigo at All Saints Spitalfields:

The Rosalina shoe with a light wood inlay heel at All Saints Spitalfields:

The 3.1 Phillip Lim Tri Brick Box Necklace at Muléh:

VPL by LD Tuttle bootie at Muléh, great contrast between the light-colored heel and the iridescent leather:

FNO Washington DC 2011 - MidCity Edition

One of our favorite shopping destinations in Washington DC, the 14th & U St area is also participating in Fashion’s Night Out. Here is our list of participating stores with a suggested route:

1. Start your night at Redeem (from 6:30 to 10pm) - they are hosting local designer Mauro Farinelli who is offering made-to-measure shirt and suiting services from his line Wolf vs Goat. Also, see their latest fall styles from Kai-aakmann, Something Else, Feral Childe, Thvm Atelier, and Comune. Light fare provided by H Street’s Queen Vic.

2. Walk across the street for a glass of champagne and h’ours d’ouvres at Muléh. Shop the new fall collections by 3.1 Phillip Lim, Mulberry, Vivienne Westwood and others. They are also offering gift cards worth 15% off your purchase!

3. Climb the stairs to Rue 14 for your second glass of champagne and a style consultation by one of their experts.

4. Walk north, down the block, to our favorite vintage store in the city, Treasury (ends at 9pm), for another glass of champagne and in-store specials. (They will also be at Madewell’s pop-up shop in Georgetown).

5. Around the corner and west on U street, Lettie Gooch is hosting one of the most lively FNO Midcity events: “Catwalk Karaoke” - with cocktails, karaoke, refreshments and discounts.

6. A couple doors down stop in at Junction for vintage shopping with wine, snacks, deals, new fall merchandise and wardrobe consultations by celebrity stylist Victor Price (ends at 9pm).

7. Finish your evening at Dr. K’s Vintage with in-store specials and new merchandise (closes at 9pm).

Click on the map below for our interactive Google Map of FNO Mid City 2011:

(Works great with Android or iPhone)

FNO Washington DC 2011 - Georgetown Edition

Fashion’s Night Out this Thursday Sept 8th, 2011 from 6 to 11pm will be bigger and better than ever before. Here is our curated list and recommended route for Georgetown:

TIP: Use free pedicabs to get around (with proof of purchase)

1. Start the night at Hu’s Wear & Hu’s Shoes for the Gilt City VIP party. If you didn’t get a ticket you can still enjoy up to 80% off their spring/summer 2011 collection. Guests will also receive a rare opportunity to explore vintage pieces from the treasure trove that is the Hu’s Wear and Hu’s Shoes archive.

2. Walk down the block to CUSP and enjoy Georgetown Cupcakes and DJ beats. Starting at 8 PM take part in their glam photo shoot with photographer Walter Grio of Shoot for Change; your FNO pic will be available later online. Receive a gift with purchase.

3. Cross the street and stop by our favorite addition to the neighborhood, Rag & Bone to see their latest collection. 

4. Turn the corner to Lost Boys where gentlemen can enjoy traditional straight razor shaves, old fashioned shoe shines, a limited edition fashion collection debut, and a barber shop quartet. Partake in Chivas Scotch classes featuring Master Blender, Craig Vaught. 

5. Make a right onto Wisconsin and into Madewell for snacks, drinks, and a limited-edition dotted denim tote (with purchase of $150 or more; while suppliles last). For our favorite part of their event, shop a hand-picked selection of vintage finds from their (and our) favorite local spots - Pretty People Vintage and Treasury. 

6. Walk a few steps back to All Saints Spitalfields and enjoy music, makeovers and styling, food, and refreshments.

7. Keep walking down M Street to Dean & Deluca - The official FNO Lounge hosted by  Brightest Young Things - to enjoy wine tastings, “flower power” accessory making and a FNO photo shoot wall for glam photo ops.

8. Recharge just down the block at Crepe Amour. “Fashion for Nutella”—free crepes to anyone who shows a receipt as “proof of purchase” from any of the participating FNO Georgetown retailers. 

9. Make your way back to Wisconsin Ave. for ”Cocktails, Collars and Cuffs” by DC’s own Hugh & Crye.  Join them for a gift with purchase, music and refreshments at their new location.

10. Walk a few blocks down to one of our favorite luxury consignments stores TARI for Art Soiree. Drink Lambrusco, nibble on prosciutto and mozzarella and listen to Sanremo. Shop fashions by Gucci, Zegna, Valentino and more as well as a glimpse of the new 2012 Lamborghini Aventador. Later in the evening, meet ProjectBeltway.com’s Rachel Cothran, part of the FNO Host Committee, as she helps you shop for vintage designer fashions.

11. Take a free pedicab to Nectar Skin Bar for their Garden Beauty Party, from 7-10 pm. Enjoy refreshments, skin consultations and mini-treatments; mega-prize drawings and gifts. You can also visit them at the Touch Up Bar located in the BYT Lounge at Dean & DeLuca.

Click on the map below for an interactive Google Map of our picks for FNO Georgetown 2011:

(Works great with Android or iPhone)