Street Glam: The Video

video by PDB Group Venture

While every picture tells a story, a video is better. Here's great live footage of Downtown Silver Spring's Street Glam 2010 event from PDB Group Venture. For more about this event read our recap here.

Neiman Marcus Fashion's Night Out

I hate to miss all the fun of Fashion's Night Out in NYC Sept. 10, but we can share the love and celebrate international shoppers' day at  great events locally.

Neiman Marcus at Mazza Gallerie is planning a celebration from 6 to 9 p.m. with a live performance by U.S. Royalty; a Lafayette 148 runway show with designer Edward Wilkerson; complimentary Bobbi Brown makeovers and a digital photo booth. Of course there will be cocktails and cupcakes--and even something for the men--drawings for Washington Capitals' tickets. For every $25 donation you make to the Trust for the National Mall you'll receive a key that could open one of three Tumi suitcases crammed with fab prizes.

Bloomie's celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Marija Temo

Don't miss this. On Sept. 18, Bloomingdale's White Flint will present a special performance by renowned flamenco guitarist, vocalist, composer and dancer Marija Temo in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. The 2 p.m. event, in partnership with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation, is free and open to the public. Guests can enjoy Latin refreshments and enter to win two VIP tickets to the prestigious, invitation-only Hispanic Heritage Awards at the Kennedy Center on Sept. 29.

Silver Spring glams it up

Judging by the crowds, Downtown Silver Spring's second annual Street Glam fashion event was a huge success. MC'd by Delegate Craig Rice and Lawrence O'Neill, glam models strutted the runway accompanied by thumping tunes by PDB Group Venture, presenting a diverse collection of cutting edge fashions by local designers. Though a certain male model sporting a bare chest under an open shirt stole the show, there were many highlights: including the unusual artistic opening, in which a lazy geisha, lying on the runway in her undies, is dressed in traditional kimono and shoes by a team discreetly hiding her behind black curtains. The models were fantastic and deserve a special shout out. Designers presented fashions most notable for their fashion-forward sophisticated take on current trends. Just to name a few, Booshie wowed with its flirty, creative take on the dress; Ksara Boutique showed off their sophisticated, urban style; Thembe presented a line of very cool wearable art. KAS Collections, newly opened at National Harbor, presented the best in trendy; Silver Spring boutique Kustom Looks Clothier showed off hot men in suits featuring--shorts. Kellie Chafin, Miss Silver Spring Outstanding Teen, was all dolled up in a lovely dress of her own and glittering tiara in the front row.

Kellie Chafin

Afua Sam of Studio D Maxsi and Christine Cropper of GWFCC

The opening act

Sharon Bullock of Metamorphosis Boutique

Metamorphosis: Love that hat!

Bloomie's first-ever outlet opening in Potomac Mills

Bloomingdale's is opening its first-ever outlet at Potomac Mills on Friday, Aug. 20. We all made the schlep when IKEA came there; now we have an even better reason to make the trip. The official 10 a.m. public opening is preceded by a press event featuring a corporate ribbon-cutting with entertainment by Urban Nation H.I.P.-H.O.P. Choir of Washington, D.C. The 25,000-square-foot store will carry women's shoes, jewelry, handbags; and clothing for men, women and children. 2700 Potomac Mills Circle, Suite 307, Prince William, VA 22192

Street Glam in Downtown Silver Spring

If you haven't gotten your ticket yet, now is the time. On Saturday night, Downtown Silver Spring presents the second annual "Street Glam" fashion event outdoors at 908 Ellsworth Drive. The runway show features local designers like Amore by Elizabeth Stajka, Kustom Looks Clothier, Kas Collections, Ksara Boutique as well as retailers like Metamorphosis. A VIP ticket is just $50 and gets you into the pre-show reception and preferred seating. General admission is $25; standing room is free. Go to  http://streetglamrocks.eventbrite.com/ for tix and more info.

Fall Fashion at Neiman Marcus

Thinking about fall fashion in the thick dog days of July, is well, escapist. And I was very happy to run off to see fall trends displayed last Wednesday at Neiman Marcus's  fashion show at the CityShopGirl fete. Among make-your-own cupcake and champagne bars (mine came in the cutest little red can with it's own petite straw) were mannequins displaying the trends to be shown. Because I was unable to stay for the actual 7 pm fashion show and was desperately snapping pics of the displays, I got a little love in the form of a private fashion show of my own (which I give back to you). Thank you, Liberty Jones.

Neutrals, leggings and ankle booties--not going anywhere. Note the softly wrapped military style jacket and textural bag.

Military styling is in charge this fall, but only with feminine touches, like this Ali & Ro anorak decked with ruffles. Even the studded clutch commands attention.

Neiman's Liberty Jones shows how to wear the cape for day or night.

Lovely silk and cashmere Trilogy lace wrap edged with fur. 

Warm up that anorak with a furry layer

Cupcake break!

Fine tailoring, ruffles, lace and neutrals

Love the little bubbly in a can