It all began with a phone call one week before the kick off of Fashion Week, Leah Le had been spotted in “Little Black Book” and chosen to work with The Sebastian team on the Charlotte Ronson show and Rad Hourani. I am not going to lie there was great excitement. I begged for pictures, thinking sadly, none would come… but they did! So, here is a look of backstage at Fashion week.
The Location, Bryant Park
Leah adds extensions and soft curls for an after party hosted by Little Black Book
Loose luxe pony tails at Charlotte Ronson
Charlotte Ronson back stage
Back Stage
Charlotte Ronson Runway Show
Leah Le with Thomas Dunkin Editorial Director for Sebastian
Go Leah! Give me a shout if you ever need someone to hold your bobbi pins, hair spray whatever…

Kira Knightley’s new movie The Duchess hit Washington last week with a sneak peak at the Georgetown movie theaters. The night was a fun filled event. PR at Partners, Georgetown Cupcake, Urban Chic and the Georgetown Ritz Carlton teamed up for a fun filled event created by Allied PR. We offered free makeup refreshers and hair styling plus little goodie bags filled with Sebastian’s new luxe line and Phyto hair masks. There will be a lot of well conditioned ladies gracing the streets this week. Georgio from Mazza created quick makeup looks, while Jeremy (also from Mazza) smoothed and curled locks. James Cornwell also came out, he said to do hair but uh, he kept blowing the fuse with his blow dryer….
Confession on my part: I may have nibbled on a cup cake (yes, it was only one) wow… the icing has to be the best in the area, fantastic.

Wow- has it already been a year since we last teamed up with Fashion Fights Poverty for DC’s premier fashion event? Again, we are delighted to be a part of this event providing hair and makeup for the Runway event, as well as, The LOOK BOOK click here to see the full shoot.
To share a little bit of gossip, James Cornwell our now famed Makeup artist and stylist is pumped to be providing makeup and hair services for the elite guest of the evening, Parker Posey.
For tickets to the event and more information: Fashion Fights Poverty

The weather was on our side for our spring/summer Fashion Preview and the release of our Urbana Collection. Two hundred plus stylists, style gurus, makeup artists and press gathered at Signature Theater in Shirlington to watch the show. We should also send a big thank you to the Curious Grape in Shirlington for a great selection of wines.
A Look at Back stage preparations


Education Team hits the stage - From left to right Ferdinand Aulia, Robert Hughs, Leah Le, Khoung Tran, Neat Sothy, the man Richard Riffe

Of course no PR at Partners event would be complete without a social mixing
Robert Hughs - MC for the evening shows his other side.Ferdinand Aulia (Tysons Corner) And Color Educator Beth Lantz (Manassas)
Our two sessions workers Sean Stredwick (Miami) and Linh Nguyen (New York) share ideas via mind melt

There are many thank yous for this show, that included a presentation by our Pretty Makeup Artists Jacqui Davis and the excellent James Cornwell (our local Session worker for DC), demonstrations and insights from our session workers - Sean Stredwick and Linh Nguyen and our Color Education Team. Robert Hughs who provided humor and MC services and none of it could have taken place without Richard Riffe who created the whole show and Bonnie Love who did everything else.
And we also need to thank this guy - “REG the Ledge” AKA Reg Laws our Founder, CEO and Boss. Clearly, I might not have job tomorrow with this picture.
PS if you have pictures from this event I’d love to put up more please e-mail them to me at Natashal@prscene.com.

Gather your girlfriends for an exclusive night of shopping, sipping and pampering. This holiday season indulge yourself with scalp & hand massages, mini-facials, manicures and exclusive shopping with Love Rocks Boutique and PR Accessories, all while sipping on champagne and munching on chocolates and h’or deurves. Admission is free. Reservations made in advance will assure you a Complimentary Goody Bag! Contact BonnieLove@PRscene.com or call (202)737.0909.

So what is Fashion Fights Poverty? According to the Washington Post, it is “one of the largest fashion fundraisers in Washington, DC.” An organization who features national and international designers who employ ethical means and practices in their design and manufacturing processes to produce products that promote economic development and the betterment of a given community, FFP provides a forum for dialogue and awareness-building about how fashion, textiles, and design can alleviate poverty and empower communities.

They are hosting their 3rd-annual Ethical Fashion Show on October 26, 2007 at Carnegie Library (K Street, DC) from 5p-11p. PR at Partners and Pretty by PR Cosmetics have been asked to do all hair and makeup for the show! The catwalk will feature the world-famous beats of DJ Beverly Bond. Almost 50 models will showcase 9 designers, Aid to Artisans and clothing from generous fashion houses donated to their silent auction. Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Rickey Medlocke who will be modeling a collection by Nashville-based rock n’ roll designer Elizabeth Muir that was developed in Afghanistan with local artisans.
All guests will sip on vodka cocktails by Emperor’s Brand vodka and food by Dean & Delucca in lounges decorated with West Elm décor.
And most importantly, Edwarc Marc Chocolatier’s “The Chocolate Suite” will be located in the main showroom near the runway. Yum!!! The afterparty will be hosted at Lotus Lounge with a portion of ticket sales being donated to Aid to Artisans. This will be an event not to be missed.