SHOPPING EVENTS
Washington Wine Academy 1K BEER Walk
Everyone knows that drinking and driving is not a good idea, but drinking and walking? File that under “brilliant ideas.” The Washington Wine Academy in collaboration with the Crystal City Business Improvement District is launching their inaugural 1K Beer Walk through the shops of Crystal City. Counter the carbs you consume as you walk! But don’t break into a sweat just yet, that’s just over half a mile, and with a cool brew in hand, it’ll be a breeze.
Sip and Shop at the 1K Wine Walk
On January 14th and 15th the Crystal City Shops will be adorned by an unusually high number of vibrant wine lovers participating in the 1K Wine Walk presented by the Crystal City Business Improvement District and Washington Wine Academy.
The Downtown Holiday Market Takes Over F Street
If you’re still on the hunt for holiday gifts and don’t want to hit the mall, then the 7th Annual Downtown Holiday Market is for you. Operating until December 23rd, the market has almost every type of unique gift you can think of. From clothing and accessories to pottery and books, the Holiday Market is DC’s one stop shop for village-style shopping. While you’re shopping for others — or yourself if you can’t resist — enjoy daily performances from local talent, with acts from jazz bands to guitar roots groups.
Orion’s Attic Opens Holiday Market in Silver Spring
If you are on the lookout for handmade gifts for your holiday shopping list, head over to the Flower Avenue Holiday Market, which launched this Saturday, November 26. The Market is located in the parking lot at the Flower Avenue Shopping Center in Silver Spring’s Long Branch area and is open from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM from November 26 to December 24. It features local vendors offering…
Give the Gift of Arts and Crafts This Year and Shop at the Turkish Bazaar
Want to get a taste of what it’s like to shop in the souks of Istanbul without leaving home? Go to the annual Anatolian Artisans’ (AnArts) Holiday Sale in DC on Saturday, December 3 at the Tregaron Campus of the Washington International School.
Raid Your Closet and Get Ready for dewdropDC’s Swap and Shop
The only thing better than holiday shopping deals, is holiday swapping with other super fly fashionistas. Think the white elephant exchange except you are sure to walk away with the season’s cutest trends and no one can steal your treasures away! Wanna play? Clean out your closet and bring your fall and winter finds to Dewdrop’s Clothing Swap & Pop Up Shop this Saturday from 2-5:00pm at the Hillyer Art Space.
Chic Geeks? Why Yes!
Ever wonder would would happen if Microsoft and Bloomingdales collide? We’ve got your covered! Geeks get chic this November 8th as successful, innovative tech-savvy men from the private and public sectors are transformed into fashion models for one night to raise funds for the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE).
Saks Fifth Avenue’s 13th Annual Key to the Cure
Don’t you hate it when you have to choose between shopping with the girls, dinner with the boy, or attending a spectacular event for a worthy cause? Well next week you can do all three at once when Saks Fifth Avenue @ Tyson’s Corner presents the 13th Annual Key To The Cure charity shopping weekend.
There’s a Pinkalicious Pumpkin Party at Room & Board
Parents grab the kiddies and head over to Room & Board for a fun filled pumpkin party. The occasion is a celebration of popular children’s author Victoria Kann’s new book, Pinkalicious and the Pink Pumpkin, and this year’s collection of children’s furniture from Room & Board. It’s a party with something fun for kids and mom and dad.
Bishop Boutique Comes to Old Town Alexandria
I love shoes, what woman doesn’t? So, when I met Kelly Ferenc less than a year ago, I was intrigued by her vision to bring a shoe boutique to the DC area. Kelly’s vision is now a reality since the recent opening of Bishop Boutique, a haven for fashionistas looking for shoe, jewelry and scarf picks not commonly found in department stores…. Bishop Boutique’s Grand Opening will be Saturday, October 22nd from 11am-1pm at 815B King St. Alexandria, VA.
Bethesda Row Hosts Boutique Week
Calling all fashionistas! Would you like to save 15% off Shoshanna’s new fall line? How about 20% off everything at Urban Country? Perhaps you would prefer to preview designers White & Warren, Joie and Love Quotes at Ginger? Or maybe you will see things more clearly with a 20% discount off Prodesign eyewear from Mr.EyeDr. Downtown Bethesda is rolling out their annual Boutique Week festivities beginning September 30th. Participating boutiques including Luna, Ginger, Urban Chic, Sassanova, Wear It Well, Pink Palm and others are all abuzz with exclusive trunk shows, special sales and discounts on select designer merchandise.
Nordstrom to Host their First Fashion Tweetup
Nordstrom’s has partnered with luxury blog fashion + class & jet lag and mens/womenswear designer George Zaharoff for their first ever in-store Tweetup at select locations. “This is the future of marketing – social media. And doing this innovative collaboration with George and Nordstrom is going to be exciting. The best part will be meeting everyone and also tweeting with them” says Editor of fashion + class & jet lag, Giuseppe Longo.
