L2 Lounge: Moulin Rouge Costume Party

For one night, on Friday, February 24, at 9 p.m., L2 Lounge (3315 Cady's Alley, NW) is transforming into Le Moulin Rouge. Hosted by La Maison Française, take a step back to Paris in the 19th century when music, art, literature and, above all else, love ruled the night. The evening will feature live dance performances and DJ mixing music from the musical. Enjoy the film on projections throughout the lounge and take photos in front of the classic Moulin Rouge windmill. L2 will feature bohemian inspired specialty cocktails and costume attire is strongly encouraged! Doors open at 9 p.m. and RSVP's are required: RSVP@l2lounge.com. 202.965.2001

(Info via Georgetown Bidness)

Lady Bloggers Fashion and Beauty Social

Hello Followers,

Me and some fellow bloggers decided we wanted to host an event for you all to come and meet us and mix and mingle and of course SHOP! DUH!

So check out this flyer below:::

Come out and enjoy!

Single and Ready to Mingle???

Designer Spotlight: Purple Pill Babies Inc.

It was like yesterday that I was walking down U Street and an outfit caught my eye. She had these amazing earrings and pants on that were just super creative. Come to find out, she was actually from NY making these pieces herself.

Here is her bio:::

Born 9/27/85 on Hurricane Gloria, NY should have known some kind of Black rose would grow from the concrete jungle. Brooklyn native, Tasiya Sealey is one of the most anticipated emerging designers in NYC. Catching the eye of a many admirers, Purple Pill Babies (her company) landed a feature in Ebony Magazine within it's second year of business as well as reality show offers. Much bigger than aesthetics, Tasiya's only motivation via fashion is to flash the message…something’s out there!  However, her one of a kind eyewear, accessories and African inspired garments are nothing to breeze by.  


Earning a degree in Business Management then Fashion Design & Merchandising, soon after creating her brand and living the life of a Spiritual Black Nationalist Activist; the world can only wonder what Tasiya can not do but be prepared to witness her gracefully do it anyway. Her work can be found at
 www.puplepillbabies.com.

Purple Pill Babies were seen in Ebony's Feb 2011 Issue...check it out HERE

Some of their best selling pieces are:::

Looking for something different and unique, this is the place to shop! I have my eyes set on third posted pair, what about you?! 

Mila & Fire ReLaunch Expo

I am trying hard to post past events....January is almost over! Lol! This event was the beginning of the relaunch for Mila & Fire Vintage. These chicks find some of the most amazing vintage pieces. They had some other vendors there such as Alex from ALS, J Carmen Collection, Beads ByAree, Aminah Muse, Kings Rule Together, The Gold Diggers, Demeanr, and Rags to Richez.

Elle Maxewell gave us a great performance with some of her newest songs and DJ Mane Squeeze was on the 1's and 2's and took me back to Junior High School with the old go-go...ha!

This event was filled with goodies. I snagged some earrings from Beads ByAree which I have gotten major compliments on. I need to get another pair for my birthday outfit. 

BEADS BYAREE

Adele checking out some pieces

Styled By Yours Truly

I had a chance to collab with the creator of Defy and put together the styling for the t-shirt entitled MY HEART is HOMELESS. We wish we had video for this shoot. We had a lot of fun, a lot of people driving past in their cars were pretty curious about what we were doing, it was pretty fun.

This picture was the winning shot that made it on the t-shirt:::::

Model: Mika 

I need this one in my life, it is amazing!

Shirt can be purchased HERE

Trunk Show Series ReCap

I had the pleasure of attending the Trunk Series #Fridaythe13th at Studio 52 Artist Loft. This event was hosted by Gianni Lee and William VaJohn. My friend Jasmine Ward had a part in it as well, glad she is back! The event had a few vendors there such as The Gold Diggers, Madness, Flagship, and Curran J of Kings Rule Together.

We made a $5 donation that benefited SO Others Might Eat (S.O.M.E), a great DC charity that I found out has been serving the homeless for 40 years. Great cause!

Londyn of The Gold Diggers

Gianni Lee

Bob of Defy DC

Moi

They also had appetizers courtesy of Dffrnt Wrld Deli that were AMAZING! It was extremely healthy food that anyone could eat and enjoy and not feel bad about eating. All the dishes were good!

I ended my night by meeting up with some friends at Indulj and listened to Black Alley rock out!

Me and KEV! =)

This face might be familiar from half of Kelly Rowland and Beyonce's videos, my homie for some years now Santron!!! =)

Kiehl's Customized Skincare Event at Bloomingdale's Chevy Chase

Image via http://vanitysloveaffair.blogspot.com/2011/04/i-love-kiehls.html

Kiehl's Customized Skin Care Event

January 22, 2012 - January 28, 2012

Come into Kiehl's to receive a relaxing hand massage! A specialist will customize a skin care regimen based on your lifestyle and needs!

(Info via DC Scout)

Sushi Taro Restaurant Week Review

I decided that I was going to try out one of the most expensive restaurant so I went through and researched some of the names on the list for restaurant week and came up with one. I choose Sushi Taro which is super small, intimate, and hidden. It is normally $50 and up to eat at this particular restaurant.

They change their menu on different days and offer different types of sushi and deals sometimes on wine depending on what you buy. They even offer flower service on their website. This would be an awesome anniversary spot or Valentine's Day spot for that special someone.

I on the other hand took myself out to lunch since I somehow mysteriously played with the open table system and snagged a table for lunch.

The section I was in was where people specifically there for restaurant week sat, there were a lot of older men there in suits. I guess a lot of corporate people do their business meetings there. It was a pretty interesting place.

But for restaurant week you have a 3 course meal already set for you when you are at this particular restaurant with no substitutions. I can't remember all that I had but it was all super fresh and delicious. There were maybe two things out of the entire meal I didn't care for but super fresh sushi and everything was cooked to PERFECTION!

Enjoy the pictures:::

The soy sauce dispenser was super cute!

NYE in a Nutshell

I started my NYE off at a wedding for a good friend of mine. It was really nice and I was soooooo happy for her. Afterwards some of us were hungry and decided to go to a spot on H st which ended up not serving food at the time but we made our way to The Big Board which ended up being amazing! I will be back!