DC Fashion Events This Weekend

The dog days of summer are upon us. You know what that means? Shopping!

Midcity celebrates its 12th annual sidewalk sale on August 6th and 7th with a Dog Days sale. Participants include Rue 14, Redeem, Junction Vintage, Habitat, Treasury, Lettie Gooch, and Caramel.

If you live in, or are visiting, Virginia this week you are in luck. It’s tax free time! During August 5-7th school supplies (priced at $20 or less) and clothing / footwear (priced at $100 or less) are exempt from the Virginia sales tax. Click here for more info.

Speaking of Virginia, Old Town’s Shoe Hive has shoes, bags, and jewelry on sale through August 30th.

The most exciting fashion event of the weekend is taking place at the MLK Library on Saturday, August 6th. Twenty teens are competing in a Project Runway-inspired fashion design competition called Rip this Runway. The competition is from 11:00 am-5:00 pm with drop in programs at 11:00, 1:00, and 3:00, and an after party at the National Portrait Gallery from 6:00 – 10:00 pm.

Wherein a Girl Loves Cake and Fashion at Nana

The lovely Nana boutique had its grand opening this past Saturday. And what an opening!

Charm City Cakes created a dessert for the opening that captured the energy of Nana while depicting clothing found in the store.

I didn’t realize that it was a real cake at first! The detailing was extraordinary. See that belt that is 2nd from the left?

It’s based on a real belt that is in the store. (Third one from the right.)

More cake goodness:

Owner Jackie Flanagan & her staff were all looking fabulous (as usual!):

Jackie Flanagan

Daisy, Jackie, and Jackie

Nana carries a variety of women’s apparel, but I was most intrigued by the Preloved designs. Preloved creates new clothing out of reclaimed vintage fabrics.

A focus on utilizing reclaimed materials means each garment is one-of-a-kind.

Nana also carries vintage clothing

Vintage Slips

and items for kids.

Plush Toys

The thing I appreciated most was a sign hanging in the center of the store.

It says, “There is no doubt a new dress is a help under all circumstances.”

A help, indeed.

Check out Nana at 3068 Mount Pleasant Street, NW.

ReadysetDC Fashion Event

Readyset DC’s spring / summer fashion event will be held on April 14, 2011, at Longview Gallery (1234 9th Street, NW). The evening will include a runway show, pop-up shops, and musical performances. Tickets are available here.

Participants include ARTAYA, Ginger Root Design, and Hugh & Crye.

Proceeds benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Beautiful Jewelry at the Temporium!

If you haven’t been to the Temporium, a pop up shop in Mt. Pleasant, I would urge you to go!

I attended a jewelry trunk show there yesterday and it was hopping! The Washington Post and the Pink Line Project were both there doing a story on the venue and designer / artist Daisy McClellan’s vintage-inspired necklaces, rings, and earrings.

Jewelry Designer Daisy McClellan

One of her pieces was this lovely locket:

Four pictures can be placed inside. Such a great way to keep those you love close to your heart.

Rings!

Although the trunk show was a one night only event, more of Daisy’s work can be found online at her Etsy shop, Lanyapi Designs. Her jewelry is also sold at Nana, which is opening later on this month. The Temporium is open through March 13th.