Spicy Candy DC + South Moon Under Ocean City Lookbook Launch Party

So much work has gone into the Spicy Candy DC + South Moon Under Ocean City Look Book it’s hard to imagine the day of the launch party has now come and gone. We could not have possibly imagined a better turnout for the event. A line down the street formed before the doors were opened and clothes were flying off the racks all evening long. Helping the event’s cause was fashion polymath Dani Stahl (Nylon Style Editor-at-Large, Jewelry Designer, and TV star, etc). The energy and optimism at this event was palpable.  Thanks to everyone involved!

Our photos:

Dani Stahl (middle) with Carlis (left) and Katya (right) of Spicy Candy DC. Dani has the same taste in shoes as Carlis!:

Graduating class South Moon Under 2012!:

This look book would not have been possible without the incredibly hard work of Megan Mosig (left) and Ann Cornelius (middle) the hair and makeup team from W Salon:

Complimentary outfits with Monica Garcia of Mona Lavinia:

We were very happy to see Cheralee of Lyle Style’s bright face again!:

Spicy Candy DC pant detail (florals are definitely in):

Closeups of Dani Stahl’s accessories:

Cortnie of StyleLust Pages. She likes this bag so much she might not sell it:

Multi-color nail detail on Katya of Spicy Candy DC:

Blogger family reunion, from left to right: Waverly, Sai, Lacey, Carlis, Katya, Alison, Katherine, me:

Redeem + Mutiny Pioneer Launch Party

Lori Parkerson, the owner of Redeem, knows how to put together interesting events. The previous Redeem event still lingers in our heads as one of the best events we’ve ever attended in Washington DC; The Redeem + Mutiny Pioneer launch event was just as good.

Mutiny is a curated grouping of objects (typically vintage or antique but not always)  around a theme, by local artist M. Gert Barkovic. Over the past year, Mutiny has taken on different guises or themes. The lastest theme is Pioneer - What makes Mutiny Pioneer so exceptional is its execution. Much more than a display of curiosities, Pioneer is a deep immersive experience, history washes over you. The eclectic collection of objects constantly surprises, from writing materials to antique books and vintage boots. As a history nerd this display is like a trap meant to snare my attention; I quickly forget where I am as I leaf through the pages of old books or stare at vintage tools. Pioneer is precisely the type of intellectual art meets commerce that DC does better than perhaps any other city in the world.

The Pioneer theme was perfectly complimented by members of Chesapeake, VA musical group Bison. Normally a seven person ensemble, four members of the group captivated the crowd with pared-down versions of their folksy music.

We recommend following Redeem and Mutiny on Facebook for future events, these happenings are not to be missed.

Our photos:

We love a good story:

If you’re looking for a good pair of vintage boots, we suggest starting here:

Plaster bear heads handmade by artist M. Gert Barkovic:

Members of folk music group Bison:

La Petite Marmoset 1 Year Anniversary Party

The LPM 1 Year Anniversary Party (held at Tabaq on U Street) felt like a family reunion. That is if all your relatives were really creative amazing dressers that also brought their stylish friends to the party. There were already plenty of crazy memories to talk about, remember that photo shoot on H Street NE?!

We met Katherine Martinez, the founder of La Petite Marmoset, last October - just as she was ramping up her reconstructed vintage business. Now a few months later she has a business partner and co-creative director in Ashley Thomas (possibly the sweetest person to ever walk the earth), a pack of beautiful models that enthusiastically wear her clothes, and adoring fans. Still this is only the beginning; LPM just launched their new website LaPetiteMarmoset.com. We look forward to another year of La Petite Marmoset and are excited for future collaborations!

Congratulations to Katherine Martinez and Ashley Thomas of LPM for 1 year in business!

It’s not an LPM party unless there’s cupcakes:

Me with Katherine of La Petite Marmoset:

The sweetest co-creative director in the world, Ashley of La Petite Marmoset (her blog La Belle Vie Ashley is amazing as well):

Marcela is a model for La Petite Marmoset:

Great to see Allix of The District and Sai of Because I Am Fabulous:

Alison of Chain Strap Purse - we were excited to finally meet her!:

Alison’s ring, nail and Iphone case color combo:

Carlis of Spicy Candy DC and Alejandra of DC Alejandra show off the LPM masks:

Monica of MonaLavinia wore one of the night’s best outfits:

Love her pants:

Monica’s accessories:

Always nice to see Cortnie of Stylelust Pages carrying one of her amazing bags:

LPM branded cupcakes!:

We were also very excited to finally meet Apollina, baker of the world’s most fashionable cakes, and author of must read blog Apollinas:

Emma is La Petite Marmoset’s supermodel, just go to LaPetiteMarmoset.com and see for yourself:

My Butler + Claypool handmade necklace, worn as a bracelet:

Leah with her roommate Morgan, who is one of our favorite models:

We try to put Spicy Candy DC in all of our blog posts ☺:

Katherine of La Petite Marmoset with her magnifying glass necklace:

Katherine saying thanks to everyone at the party, with co-creative director Ashley looking on: