Writer Dylan Landis at Eileen Fisher

Meet writer Dylan Landis as she reads from her debut novel Normal People Don't Live Like This at the Eileen Fisher store in Wisconsin Place this Saturday (Jan. 30) at 1 pm. Landis, a former journalist, has also written six interior design books. This novel-in-short-stories tells the story of Leah Levinson, a middle-class teen growing up in Manhattan in the '70s. Enjoy brunch nibbles and $25 off your Eileen Fisher purchase.

Overnight Socialite Launch at Ginger

The Overnight Socialite by Bridie Clark launched in Bethesda with whimsical cupcakes, fashion-savvy editors, writers, fans and shoppers at Ginger boutique Thursday night. The event, hosted by Ginger's Gretchen Hitchner and Susanna Quinn, Elizabeth Thorp, Katherine Kennedy and Alexe Nowakowski, featured hors d'oeuvres by Redwood and custom-designed cupcakes by Fancy Cakes by Leslie. The Overnight Socialite tells the story of a lowly design assistant who rises to become New York's "It" girl. Clark also wrote the bestselling Because She Can. Her work has also appeared in publications like The New York Times, Vanity Fair and New York magazine.

The books!


Bridie Clark and Gretchen Hitchner


FW's Betsy Lowther and writer Cathy Alter


Hostesses Alexe Nowakowski, Executive Director, CityDance at Strathmore; Elizabeth Thorpe, Bethesda's EDT Communications CEO; Bridie Clark; Susanna Quinn and Katherine Kennedy.


Delectable creations by Fancy Cakes by Leslie


Sarah Meyer Walsh of Haute Papier and Barbara D. Martin of Fingerprint DC
All photos by Mark Silva

Imagine turns 2!

Celebrate Imagine Boutique's second birthday in Rio Washingtonian Center. Save on fashion that owner Nancy Strauss says makes her daughter want to raid HER closet. Imagine has clothes for men, too.

Win a Sweetheart Shopping Spree

Looking for a way for Valentine's Day to be more than the usual chocolates, roses, Hallmark card sameness?? Become a Facebook fan of The Shops at Wisconsin Place by Feb. 7 to win a Sweetheart Shopping Spree:

Free VIP Parking Space
Dinner at Capital Grill with $150 gift card
Sephora Cosmetic Consultation and $100 gift card
$100 Eileen Fisher gift card
50% off at ILORI
giggle mystery gift
White House | Black Market mystery gift
MAC gift bag ($160 value)
$50 Tasting Room Wine Bar & Shop gift card
Bloomingdales $100 off voucher
Overnight accomodations at Embassy Suites, Chevy Chase location

Spring in January at Saks

Visit the Chevy Chase Saks today (Friday, Jan. 22) to preview the Armani Collezioni Spring 2010 collection from 10-5. On Tuesday, Jan. 26, see a CHANEL spring 2010 Ready-to-Wear and Accessories Trunk Show until 5. Informal modeling from 12-3.

Color me Crazy

Is it just me or does this leather jacket just shout "TRY SOMETHING NEW"? This butter-soft colorful topper may be a good way to mix it up. Plus, my all-purpose, ever-present black leather jacket is on the fast track to vintage. New Lafayette 148 New York at bloomingdales.com

Chic to chic-er

Chic to Chic is not only having their huge January sale right now, they've also started the Chic to Chic Challenge--a 12-week program designed to get Chic guys and girls more fit, which culminates in a 5K or 1K around the lake at the Rio Washingtonian Center. Entry is $20. Proceeds benefit GaithersburgHelp.org and Family Services.org. But don't miss the sale. This super luxe consignment shop features fine jewelry, designer handbags--Chanel, Prada--and great deals on designer names. My treasured vintage opera coat--Lagerfeld with velvet collar, beaded dancers on the pockets and oversized velvet cuffs--is a Chic to Chic bargain.