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Simply Stylish Soles

June 4, 2010 by Wendy M. | Comments (0)

SimplySoles
Summer is here. It’s time to embrace the gorgeous weather. Why not update your wardrobe with some new sandals? Having recently moved to Georgetown, SimplySoles carries top designers such as Tory Burch, Tibi, Frye, Delman, Taryn Rose, Castaner, and Chie Mihara, and is here for all your shoe needs. Though based in DC, SimplySole has a catalog and an on-line store, and ships around the world Kassie Rempel’s passion for shoes led her to open SimplySoles, recognizing that there was a shortage of stylish, chic accessories and shoe stores in the DC area. She has been featured in numerous magazines such as the Amex Trend Book 2009, FW, Shape Magazine, the Washington Post, and People Magazine. Furthermore, Rempel has been named one of the top five emerging entrepreneurs by Entrepreneur magazine, one of the 2008 Women Who Mean Business in the Washington Business Journal, and was shown on the cover of the Fortune Small Business magazine.  She designs her own sassy and luxurious shoe line, lilybee, which she sells exclusively.  Shopping at SimplySoles also helps the community- Rempel is working with a non-profit organization to help women transition from homeless shelters, jail, or drug rehabilitation programs. If you donate shoes to the recycling program, SimplySoles will discount 10% off your purchase.

SimplySoles is located at The Shops at Georgetown Park, 3222 M Street NW across from Anthropologie.
Store Hours: Monday-Saturday 10-8 and Sunday 12-6; Phone: 800-909- 3679 or 202-232-0072; simplysoles.com

The Stiletto Stampede

May 22, 2010 by Wendy M. | Comments (1)

Stand back, the “Stiletto Stampede” has begun. The Sex & the City 2 movie premieres in theaters throughout the Washington, DC area starting May 27.  However the frenzy that we experienced two years ago when we last left Carrie, Charlotte, Miranda and Samantha is already reaching its peak.  The much anticipated movie sequel to the popular HBO television series is the reason for the ULTIMATE Girl’s Night Out, where we get together with our girlfriends and revisit the lives of our favorite characters.We made our list of upcoming Sex & the City events that we’ve heard about. Each event has its own flavor – fun, sassy, sophisticated, and bold.  For those of your hosting a private bash with your closest girlfriends, we’ve listed some local, SATC-themed sips & treats just for you.

First up, City Shop Girl held a look-alike/act-alike contest and fabulous movie-themed event at the Bar Dupont. 400 City Shop Girl readers sipped on signature cocktails fashioned after each SATC character, while the first Sex & the City movie played in the background. There was even a special cocktail, the Tribeca, a MOĂ‹T champagne cocktail topped with a gold ball — and for the first 70 who ordered it, the champagne flute had a free ticket to see the Sex & The City movie cleverly tucked underneath the glass. It was fun and nice event to get everyone excited for the upcoming movie. The night wasn’t complete without the Carrie, Charlotte, Miranda and Samantha mini cupcakes provided by Hello Cupcake treat-filled goodie bags and some fantastic prizes overflowing with some lovely delights that any chic girl & a few of her close friends would love.  Prizes including everything from “staycations” at the Hotel Dupont  to private master classes with a professional makeup artist to exclusive shopping parties.

We had a great time. Check out City Shop Girl’s Blog to get the scoop and take a look at some of our pics from her event at Bar Dupont.

SATC Goodie Bags & Fab Prizes

Saturday, May 22 – 6pm – 10pm

• Sex & The City II – All That Glitters Soiree at Recess Lounge.  Event hosted by Anji Corley of WPGC .  Be Glam’d Bar (Advance Tickets $25), Gourmet Hors d’oeuvres, Cosmos or Flirtinis.
  Contact: Cataanda J    269-217-7973   269-217-7973 or Aida    301-455-6277   301-455-6277  for information

Tuesday, May 25  – 6pm-8pm

• URBAN CHIC hosting stylish Chic in the City at all of their locations, Annapolis, Baltimore, Bethesda and Georgetown.

Wednesday, May 26 – 6:30pm

• FRESH of Georgetown along with several of Washington area’s fashionistas, bloggers and philanthropists hosting – Get Carried Away: Exclusive Sex and the City 2 Pre-Screening on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 starting at 6:30p. Part of the event proceeds will support Labels for Love.

Thursday, May 27 – 7:00pm

• DC Fashionista Group is hosting a fashionista meet-up at the Carriage House located at 1327 Naylor Court NW, Washington, DC (entrance is behind 918 O St, NW) and then heading to Regal Gallery Chinatown to view the Sex & The City movie @ 10:10pm. You should pre-purchase your movie tickets.
• Blogalicious DC-Sex & The City II Movie Night kicks off @ Zengo at 5:00pm on Thursday, May 27  for Happy Hour and then 7pm show at Regal Gallery Place Stadium 14 to see the movie. Tickets for the 7:00pm showing must be pre-purchased.

Friday, May 28 - 10:30am -2:00pm

• Success in the City, one of the Washington Area’s premiere networking groups for professional women, is hosting a the movie and a luxe after party at the Bloomingdales in Tyson’s Corner with mimosas, makeovers, great raffle prizes (raffle tickets are $5 each) Register soon, it’s a hot ticket. The movie event is SOLD OUT, but there are still tickets available for the Bloomies in the City AFTER PARTY!

Sunday, May 23 – Sunday, May 30

• Several Georgetown businesses are celebrating the Sex & The City movie with Style in the City May 23 – 30.  You can win complimentary movie tickets, VIP gift bags, bubbly and more.

Doing your own thing w/ your girlfriends? Satisfy your sweet tooth with the Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte or Samantha cupcakes created by one of our featured CRAVE DC women-owned businesses, Hello Cupcake. We got a taste of them @ City Shop Girl’s event the other night and they are scrumptious. The special cupcakes, available for a limited-time only from May 17-31, will rotate daily.  In conjunction, customers can vote on their favorite flavor in the online Facebook SATC Cupcake Competition.

Carrie  – Cosmopolitan: Lime/triple sec cake with cranberry lime frosting, pink sugar sprinkles, and an edible fondant stiletto decoration

Charlotte – Vanilla Rose: Rose scented vanilla cake with rose and vanilla bean buttercream, topped with a crystallized rose petal

Miranda – Chocolate Cabernet: Chocolate Cabernet cake with chocolate Cabernet ganache glaze and an edible fondant martini glass decoration

Samantha  – Manhattan: Sweet vermouth-soaked chocolate cake with bourbon vanilla bean buttercream and a maraschino cherry

Capitol Chic Chocolate Boutique

December 29, 2009 by Wendy M. | Comments (0)

With the holidays and cold weather, wouldn’t it be nice to sit by the fire with a gourmet cup of hot chocolate, some peppermint bark and chocolate covered graham crackers? We all have our guilty pleasures. For all you chocoholics, visiting Chocolate Chocolate is a must! Established 25 years ago by sisters and authors, Frances and Ginger Park, their chic chocolate boutique based in the nation’s capitol stays true to their original of goal- running a family chocolate business that focuses more on the family than the business. The Park sisters explain, “when you walk into our shop, you’re walking into an extension of our home.”

You’ll discover pieces of chocolate heaven like almond bark, turtles, clusters, covered marshmallows and oreos that are sold throughout. There’s even a Washington Monument Collecton featuring chocolate versions of the Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol Building among others. After visiting Chocolate Chocolate (or ordering some sweet treats online) you will be hooked for life!  

1130 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20007
www.chocolatechocolatedc.com

Kacy Paide – The Inspired Office – The Office Dream Weaver

December 16, 2009 by Wendy M. | Comments (0)

The Inspired Office; doesn’t the name alone just conjure up images of the perfect, neat and organized office like the ones featured in the pages of Pottery Barn, Crate & Barrel or the Container Store?  You’ll likely have the notion that The Inspired Office will deliver the ideal workspace, where one can be inspired by their work and also successfully run their business.  Well… Kacy Paide, the founder of The Inspired Office, is what we’d like to call “The Office Dream Weaver.”  She’s thrives on tackling the messiest, most-paper-filled office spaces and transforming them into a dream office.  Paide is so passionate about helping business owners to create an organized, functional and aesthetically-pleasing work environment that she specializes in organizing offices.

Paide can help prospective clients in three ways depending on their needs and budget:  First,  a free weekly email newsletter filled with useful  tips, ideas and articles sure to inspire any business owner;  second, a unique quiz, “How Inspired Is Your Office” to help potential clients understand how much organization assistance they need – this also serves as a precursor to a 20-minute free consultation with Paide, and lastly, 3 consultation packages:

• The Art of Filing  (8 hours)
• The Inspired Office Makeover (12 hours)
• Inspired Office University (18 hours)

Each package is customized based on what filing and organizational systems and layout work best for you and your business. Paide takes great care to understand what makes her clients tick and how to help them work through their clutter & organization issues to make their dream office a reality.  She’s helped more than 200 business owners get organized and create their very own inspired office.  Paide is quickly becoming one of Washington’s most sought after professional office organizers and has been featured in The Washington Post and Daily Candy.

We’re thrilled that Kacy Paide of The Inspired Office will be one of the featured woman business owners featured in the upcoming CRAVE DC guide launching in the Spring 2010.

theinspiredoffice.com

The Still Point – Serenity in the City!

November 28, 2009 by Wendy M. | Comments (0)

We recently spoke with Tori Paide, owner of the #1 spa in Washington, D.C., according to the readers of the Washington City Paper.  The Still Point is just that, a place where one can be “still” and enjoy some serenity in the city. Located in the quaint area of Takoma Park, MD, The Still Point offers a variety of spa services ranging from acupuncture to specialized foot treatments in “The Sole Door.”

There are many great things to love about The Still Point from the tranquil setting to the relaxing and rejuvenating treatments. They’ve been frequently featured in the Washingtonian and Daily Candy for their acupuncture happy hours among other offerings.

 Another wonderful thing to note is that the products used and sold at The Still Point are all organic.  The Still Point takes great pride in offering its clients the best services, practitioners, setting and products all under one peaceful roof. There is also a room located on the upstairs level called The Gathering Place, where yoga and fitness classes and even child care are provided. The Gathering Place serves as an inspirational space that features a wall-sized mural of a fish exploring life outside of its bowl with the poignant quote, “I believe that there are other possibilities.”

The Still Point is like the “Cheers” of wellness centers, where everyone knows your name.  It’s the perfect place to relax, enjoy a cup of tea, and browse for organic body products before or after enjoying acupuncture, massage, a heavenly facial or a pedicure that you’re sure to enjoy.

Treat yourself or someone you love to some quiet time @ The Still Point, a local, woman-owned treasure!

P.S. Sign up for their Weekly Treat email which offers special promotions on products and services for their clients.

We’re excited to feature The Still Point in our upcoming CRAVE DC Guide launching in the Spring 2010!

www.thestillpointmindandbody.com

“If the shoe fits, buy it in every color”

November 14, 2009 by Wendy M. | Comments (2)

Shopaholics live by this maxim, and the wide selection of shoes at Sassanova will make you want to buy them all. Whether you’re looking for a pair of heels for a night on the town, flats for work, or boots for the upcoming chilly months, Sassanova has you covered.  Featuring designers such as Bettye Muller, Tory Burch, Moschino, Loeffler Randall, and French Sole, you’ll have a hard time not buying everything! They even have a selection of jewelry and accessories that will help complete any look. Located in the heart of Georgetown on Wisconsin Street, friends Sassy Jacobs and Sarah Cannova opened their first store in 2003 for all those shoppers who want to look chic and hip. With an inviting staff, pink walls and a cheetah- print rug, never again will you want to go to a department store! 

1641 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20007
202 471 4400