Mid August anticipation builds and I start nagging the newsstand shops about the arrival of the September issues – primarily Vogue. I started this draft around September 6 and now September’s almost over. But I’ve still got issues. And those issues are sitting on my coffee table. The September issue is to fashion magazines what [...]
Too much, too much. June must be the final push on the event scene before people begin dispersing to the vacation scene. Again, just scratching the surface: ITVS COMMUNITY CINEMA PRESENTS – “TWO SPIRITS” June 5 at 3 PM (Washington DC Jewish Community Center) June 12 at 5 PM (Busboys and Poets) FREE – For [...]
My interest in state dinners are all about details: protocols, attire, guest list, entertainment, menu. I’m collecting a little data from last night’s dinner honoring Chinese President Hu Jintao. From jump… First Lady Michelle Obama looked FABULOUS This dress outshines everything on the red carpet of the Golden Globes Sunday. (IMO) House Alexander McQueen produced [...]
We haven’t heard much about the President’s trip to Asia since the breakdown of trade talks in South Korea. A bust according to news outlets. Was it a total bust? No one’s talking about it now. Personally, I like this photo of him having green tea ice cream on a visit to the Great Buddha [...]
This was a big month for DC’s young artists. This week, the President’s Commission on the Arts and Humanities awarded Young Playwrights Theater a Youth Program Award. Young playwright Mariana Pavon Sanchez received the award on behalf of YPT from First Lady Michelle Obama. Mariana is the author of the play, “Mariana’s Wish” about a [...]
Why don’t we just move New Years to September. It just feels right. I could actually get to a New Years eve party without having to wear my overcoat, pantyhose, and galoshes. Of course, we might keep the galoshes during hurricane season. It’s that time of year again for September issues. We love September issues. [...]
Before… Hillary Rodham and Bill Clinton were married October 11, 1975 in a brick house Bill purchased for the couple in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Hillary’s dress was by Jessica McClintock purchased off-the-rack at Dillards. They had a private reception with 100 or so guests. After… Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky were married yesterday, July 31 (photo [...]
I’m still getting feedback from the Desiree Rogers story and most people — except those who have been commenting on the Post website — seem to think it was tough but fair. I have been invited to the press holiday party at the White House next week, which I think is evidence that the folks [...]
Since the President’s Weekly was released on Thanksgiving, I thought I’d give the space to one of my favorite photo journalists, Bill Cunningham and his “On the Street” column covering NYC’s street fashion scene during the Thanksgiving week. Granted Bill’s coverage is a lot less humble or sober, but we have plenty of time for [...]
Apparently officials in France and Italy have decided the Burqini reveals too little and have banned women from wearing them to public pools and beaches. Thanks to an Australian sportswear company named Ahiida, Muslim women can be modestly attired while fearlessly active in the water and on dry land. Ruqaya Al Ghasara, a short distance [...]
