Passport to Style

Driving rains didn't keep the crowds away from the Passport to Style event at The Shops at Wisconsin Place in October. Kelly Collis of Fresh 94.7 emceed the fashion show, which showcased area stores including Bloomingdale's, White House Black Market, Adolfo Dominguez, Eileen Fisher and BCBG. Those BCBG looks were straight off the runway and not available in all stores. Even the dogs donned their Halloween best and enjoyed a night in support of their kind. Patrons could choose from an array of food from area restaurants (sliders, lettuce wraps, cupcakes and more) and wine from The Tasting Room and were treated to a stocked swagbag. All $20 ticket sales benefited either Fashion for Paws and the Washington Humane Society or Hope for Henry.

Fierce Style Comes to Bethesda

Project Runway designer Christian Siriano brings his fierce style to Westfield Montgomery Mall at 1 pm Saturday, Oct. 3 as part of the Westfield Style Tour. The tour starts Friday at noon with fashion shows, events and activities that go on all weekend. The highlight is Modelinia Style Sessions, during which shoppers can consult with a celebrity stylist to get a personalized look and a "fashion recipe," which details outfit suggestions and discounts. Participating retailers include Nordstrom, Ann Taylor (I LOVE the new looks at Ann Taylor), Banana Republic, Eileen Fisher and Zara. So go, get some amazing free advice, discover your style, pull your look together, and enter to win a trip to NYC Fashion Week in 2010. For more info, check westfield.com.

Street Glam

In addition to runner-up Korto Momolu (video here) from television's "Project Runway," Saturday's Street Glam Fashion Event in downtown Silver Spring will feature Miss Maryland Teen 2008, Ana Maria Lawson,  and Miss Ghana USA 2009, Krystle Simpson, in an outdoor fashion spectacular sponsored by the city, Kustom Looks Clothier and Evolutionary Man. The fashion expo, including fashion workshops and other events, starts at 4 pm; two fashion shows, "Street" and "Glam" start at 6, and the VIP bash starts at 9. Meet the designers, models and more. For a complete schedule of events click here. Standing room is free. Tickets are $75 and $125 VIP.