Spicy Candy DC 2 Year Anniversary Brunch

Spicy Candy DC’s two year anniversary brunch was a testament to Carlis and Katya’s infectious energy. The long dining table in the basement of El Centro was filled with some of DC’s most successful fashion bloggers, magazine editors and clothing store owners. We find it as no surprise that everyone wants to be around them.

The brunch also represented the formal launch of Spicy Candy DC’s new look. Now slick and sophisticated, the ladies are even better prepared to tackle their growing list of collaborations. If you own a fashion business in DC, you should probably contact them.

Congratulations Spicy Candy DC you deserve your success!

Carlis (left) and Katya (right) of Spicy Candy DC - Carlis’ skirt and Katya’s skirt + blazer from La Petite Marmoset Vintage:

Lauren of My Closet in Sketches descends into the basement of El Centro:

The seating arrangement at El Centro for the Spicy Candy DC 2 Year Anniversary Brunch:

Bracelets worn by Katherine Martinez of La Petite Marmoset Vintage:

Jewelry worn by Katya of Spicy Candy DC:

Jewelry worn by Ashley of La Belle Vie Vintage:

Cheralee of Lyle Style and Katya of Spicy Candy DC in a mysterious moment:

Behind the scenes - Caroline takes street style shots of Lauren from My Closet in Sketches for Refinery 29 DC:

Lauren of My Closet in Sketches, Allix of The District, and Waverly of Pitch & Roor:

Caroline and Allix reviewing street style photos for Refinery 29 DC:

Adorable sketches of bloggers by Spicy Candy DC friend Bidkart Malespin:

The lights on the upstairs patio of El Centro:

Redeem’s 5 year Anniversary Party featuring A New Cross

When we first talked to Redeem owner Lori Parkerson about the possibilities of her 5 year anniversary party, we imagined bringing many disperate elements of fashionable Washington DC together. This event exceeded our expectations. Our eyes delighted in the individuality and creativity of the party’s attendees. Our minds were stimulated by many conversations of substance and not just style (our favorite was discussing Ukrainian history and French literature with Katya and Cameron). This event was the perfect storm of the right people, the right place and the right time. The icing on the cake was the presentation by A New Cross, which you can view HERE.

Thank you to all our friends, bloggers, and readers who came to celebrate Redeem’s Anniversary with us, to the sponsors Duvel and Honest Tea, and to brothers John and Paul of U.S. Royalty for providing the perfect soundtrack.

Congratulations Lori and Redeem! Cheers to many more successful years!

These are our pictures of the party: 

Designer Nicolás Rivero readying the installation portion of the A New Cross show:

A New Cross designers David Angel & Nicolás Rivero admire the finished product:

John Thornley (along with his brother Paul) from U.S. Royalty were the DJ’s for the evening:

The lovely Rhiannon Day, a DC based model, and our favorite photographer Anton Papich:

Love the mixture of my colorful shoes (Christian Louboutin Hyper Prive pumps) and Lauren Friedman’s (from My Closet in Sketches) animal print heels: 

The exotic Aureta Thomollari and I chatting about the A New Cross collection:

You may have seen DJ in our blog before:

An inspiring combination of an oversized sweater and colorful cross-striped pants:

We were so happy when Honest Tea agreed to sponsor the event; I drink this particular flavor every day:

A great cardigan and an unexpected combination of prints:

Quincy Jones stands out in a bright motocycle jacket and layered asymmetric sweaters:

Dana Rico tries on a t-shirt by A New Cross that she later took home:

Model Laura Reading waiting for hair and makeup before the A New Cross show:

Dwayne Brice and Aureta Thomollari looking “fashion serious” - love her two-tone nail polish:

A handmade pair of A New Cross boots waiting to be purchased: