CapFABB 1 Year Anniversary Celebration

Life without CapFABB in Washington DC is a distant memory. The one year anniversary party was a surprise because it felt like so much time had passed since we attended our first CapFABB event. I suppose DC style is now aging in dog years: as a group we have come light years from where we were just one year ago and CapFABB deserves considerable credit.

This event, sponsored by flower service H.BLOOM, and hosted by Cities Restaurant & Lounge was the most enjoyable event to datefas. Much of the fun should be attributed to the lethal (to fashion bloggers) combination of excellent cocktails, a make-your-own-arrangement flower bar, and a photo booth with instant print photos. Happy anniversary CapFABB!

Our photos from last night:

Part of the flower bar by H.BLOOM:

Elizabeth of So Much to Smile About and Lacey of A Lacey Perspective, founders of CapFABB:

Ashley of LBVie Ashlely and La Petite Marmoset Vintage:

Our new friend Leslie of Fashion Needy:

Mayhem at the flower bar:

We love the skulls/Rolex juxtaposition on the wrist of Allix of The District:

A giant chain-link bracelet, worn by Alejandra of Alejandra:

Cortnie of Stylelust Pages holding one of the clutches she makes and sells on her Etsy store - love, cortnie:

Sai of Because I’m Fabulous:

Kate Warren of Go Kate Shoot:

Lacey of A Lacey Perspective:

Detail of a belt worn by Katya of Spicy Candy DC:

Elizabeth of So Much to Smile About:

The photo booth was the most popular attraction:

Dynamic vintage duo Katherine and Ashley have recently combined forces to sell lots of vintage at La Petite Marmoset Vintage:

Tarts by Tarts at Treasury Valentine’s Event

Tart of Gold was a mouth watering event from a vintage and food standpoint. Treasury is always a great visit because they do such an excellent job of arranging and styling their merchandise. We are especially taken with their accessories and never fail to make at least one purchase on every visit (including this one).

The baking duo of Tarts by Tarts should probably add the tagline ‘ridiculously photogenic baked goods’ to their website. The pictures we took definitely triggered a Pavlovian response while we edited them. Luckily we ordered their Simple Apple Tart at the event, and are happy (sad?) to report that we liked it so much most of it did not make it to Valentine’s Day.

Our pictures from Tart of Gold:

A great Valentine’s Day dress:

Donuts and hearts = paradise:

Cathy Chung, one-half of the Treasury Vintage empire:

The Lemon Ginger Meringue Tartlet:

Caramel Nut Tartlets:

We were happy to see Kate, who we have shot before. She also writes for BYT, works part time at Treasury, and looks beautiful:

Yeasted donuts with chili spiced chocolate glaze:

One of the great accessories displays at Treasury:

Yeasted donuts with Dulce de Leche filling:

Detail of the splatter-paint print on Ashley’s skirt:

Yeasted donuts with vanilla and coconut:

Great color on Ashley’s red bag:

CapFABB Meetup at Madewell

Being a fashion blogger can be a lonely and discouraging hobby. You take pictures of yourself, agonize over logos, social media, etc and then wonder if anyone is actually reading. Unless you live in or near DC… Then you have CapFABB, where you can attend one meetup and suddenly have 50 like-minded friends.

While we have attended enough of these to know many of the attendees, we always find a surprise at each event. Elizabeth and Lacey do a great job organizing these events and everyone else does a great job of being social and supportive. This time was no different.

Our pictures:

Katherine of La Petite Marmoset is a cupcake enthusiast:

Alejandra of Alejandra with Marc and Jamal, these were our favorite outfits of the night, more on each of them soon:

Alejandra again, see detail shots of her outfit on Brightest Young Things HERE:

Katherine of La Petite Marmoset is also a shoe enthusiast:

Waverly of Pich & Roor, Cheralee of Lyle Style, and Allix of The District:

Allix of The District:

Love the tiny skulls on her bracelets:

We recently met Shen Dove at the Spicy Candy 2 Year Anniversary Brunch, her blog is Shen Dove Style:

Kate Warren of Go Kate Shoot:

Tamika watches as Kate does her Go Kate Shoot thing, with Cheralee by her side:

Detail of Tamika’s outfit, great necklace:

Bloggers travel in packs:

CapFABB co-founder Lacey, of A Lacey Perspective, with Elizabeth the other co-founder in the background:

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:

Jessica Biales Jewelry Trunk Show at Hu’s Wear

This past Sunday we had the pleasure of meeting Jessica Biales at the Hu’s Wear trunk show for her eponymous jewelry line. A lifelong New Yorker, Jessica initially worked in law (in which she has a degree), before branching out into more creative pursuits after the birth of her first child. Along with jewelry design she also creates custom photo collage stationary and art. Much of her jewelry has an organic look; a deliberate product of the fact that she carves her jewelry moulds from wax with her own hands. The jewelry itself is made from 18K gold and sterling silver, some pieces are set with precious stones such as diamonds, rubies and emeralds. The line as a whole feels deeply personal, an attribute enhanced by the presence of her family including her young children at the event.

Here are our pictures:

Jessica introduces Cameron to her jewelry as her daughter looks on:

Vice As If Launch Party

We were excited to receive an invitation to the official launch of Vice As If, Genevia Sawyer and Sade Teyibo’s styling and wardrobe consultation company. TPWP met the girls a month ago, and we were immediately won over by their vibrant personalities, positive outgoing approach to life, and - of course - their style. TPWP wishes Genevia and Sade nothing but success!

Here are the pictures from the evening:

Genevia Sawyer, one-half of Vice As If, looking stunning in her embroidered dress:

Sade Teyibo in a glamorous moment, both Vice As If women looked amazing:

Makeup artist Kristen Monét and friend:

Jason Coles of IPO Lifestyle wearing one of his products:

Kate Warren of Go Kate Shoot was dressed in vintage from It’s Vintage Darling:

Lots of great color inspiration at the event:

Kimee Brown of The Model is Wearing shows off the details of her unique style. She only paid $100 for this vintage Chanel coat:

Kimee Brown’s Gucci watch was another vintage find:

The men look on during the announcement of the raffle winners, puzzled because the women kept winning:

Christian Benjamin of 1226 Studios:

The shoes of Kimee Brown and Naseya Nicole of The Seventh District: