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Vanessa Camozzi: September 2010 Archives
By Vanessa Camozzi on September 27, 2010 12:44 PM
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About DC Fashion Week: DC Fashion Week is considered one of the fastest growing international fashion week exhibits in the world and is held twice a year in February and September. DC Fashion Week now reaches an audience of more than 10 million per fashion week.
"DC Fashion Week has opened many doors for models, designers and creative people," said Williams, who is also a designer. "Fresh from my collection debut European appearance at Fashion Showcase in Belgrade in June, our mission to establish Washington as an international center of fashion is becoming more of a reality than just a vision."
Check out my coverage of all that goes on behind the scenes to pull off such a seamless and incredible runway show.
In part 2 of our DC Fashion Week coverage Markette hits the red carpet at the French Embassy and interviews local designers and more.
Ourfriends from Warner Bros. Pictures are giving DC on HEELS fans 80 FREE movie tickets to see the advanced screening of the romantic comedy starring the beautiful Katherine Heigl and her on-screen hottie co-star Josh Duhamel.
WHO: ALL DC ON HEELS FANS
WHAT: ADVANCED SCREENING LIFE AS WE KNOW IT
WHERE: AMC GEORGETOWN WASHINGTON, DC
WHEN: OCTOBER 4, MONDAY AT 7:30 PM
For your complimentary tickets to a special advance screening of LIFE AS WE KNOW IT in DC on Monday, October 4 log onto www.gofobo.com/rsvp and input the following code:DCHEELLRG6to download your tickets.
Each person will be allowed to download two tickets to the screening. And as a reminder, screening tickets do not guarantee admittance. Seating is on a first come, first serve basis. The movie will be out nationwide in theaters Friday, October 8.
SYNOPSIS:
In the romantic comedy "Life as We Know It," Holly Berenson (Katherine Heigl) is an up-and-coming caterer and Eric Messer (Josh Duhamel) is a promising network sports director. After a disastrous first date, the only thing they have in common is their dislike for each other and their love for their goddaughter, Sophie. But when they suddenly become all Sophie has in the world, Holly and Messer are forced to put their differences aside. Juggling career ambitions and competing social calendars, they'll have to find some common ground while living under one roof.
"Life as We Know It" is directed by Greg Berlanti (TV's "Brothers & Sisters" and "Everwood") from a screenplay by first time feature writers Ian Deitchman & Kristin Rusk Robinson. The film stars Katherine Heigl ("The Ugly Truth," "27 Dresses"), Josh Duhamel (the "Transformers" films), Josh Lucas ("Sweet Home Alabama"), Christina Hendricks (TV's"Mad Men"), and Hayes MacArthur ("The Game Plan")
The film is produced by Barry Josephson and Paul Brooks, with Denise Di Novi, Scott Niemeyer, Norm Waitt, Katherine Heigl, Nancy Heigl and Bruce Berman serving as executive producers.
The behind-the-scenes team includes director of photography Andrew Dunn ("Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire"), production designer Maher Ahmad ("Zombieland"), editor Jim Page ("Eagle Eye"), costume designer Debra McGuire ("Superbad," "Knocked Up") and composer Blake Neely ("The Wedding Date" and TV's "Everwood").
Warner Bros. Pictures presents, in association with Village Roadshow Pictures, a Gold Circle Films/Josephson Entertainment production, "Life as We Know It." The film will be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company. The film has been rated PG-13 for sexual material, language and some drug content.
Ok so the last time we had free tickets to the advanced screening of the Ben Affleck thriller THE TOWN (now the #1 movie in America) those puppies went fast. So enter in that code above and get your free tickets NOW to go and see LIFE AS WE KNOW IT!!! I can't wait to see how many waffles our friend WIlly Waffle will give this movie.
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Ciao besos xoxoxoxo
Vanessa =)
To find out how you can become a sponsor of DC on HEELS email dconheels@gmail.com
By Vanessa Camozzi on September 20, 2010 2:55 PM
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FALL INTO FASHION: WE FELL IN LOVE
Markette, myself and our stilettos were out in full force on Saturday emceeing the "Fall into Fashion Show" at the Grand Plaza of Fairfax corner hosted by Bella Mia Weddings and Events. (photos by Mike Stogg)
The event ROCKED. There were so many incredible fall fashions this year. In fact they were so incredible that Markette and I beelined it to one of the stores right after the show, after seeing one of the most fabulous dresses on one of the models.
Gray dress shown on left
The day was gorgeous and after seeing all of the upcoming trends for the fall we made our way to the Pinkberry stand for a well deserved frozen yogurt with delicious toppings.
Over $400 dollars in gift cards were given away and between the live music entertainment and vendor booths on hand representing all different kinds of products and services we couldn't have asked for a better day. We had a blast emceeing the event!
Sue from the W Salon did my gorgeous updo and their booth had so many great products and services on hand.
(Vanessa and Markette pictured with Souny West Owner of W Salon)
Thanks to photographer Mike Stog for capturing all of these moments from the event.
Tammy Kafami (pictured left) and Anita Triggs principal owners of Bella Mia Weddings and Events
By Vanessa Camozzi on September 15, 2010 4:09 PM
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ENTOURAGE HITS DC!
I hope everyone enjoyed the FREE FOOD served up from Sauca's Food Truck today from 11-3pm in Chinatown@ 7th and F St., Northwest D.C. Sauca's food truck was there to dish out some great food and to celebrate the launch of the Five-Day-A-Week broadcast of the hit series "Entourage"airing weeknights at 10pm on DC50, CW in Washington.
WHAT: Playing off the cooking skills of Johnny Drama, the half-brother of young Hollywood mega-star Vincent Chase on the Emmy-Award winning series, ENTOURAGE, a Sâuçá food truck has been transformed into the ultimate ENTOURAGE travelling feast serving up free food for Entourage fans!
The truck featured a limited, special menu of ENTOURAGE themed foods, such as "The Dramedy" (Mumbai Butter Chicken), "The Medellin Medi Veggie" (veggie sandwich), and the "Vincent Chaser" (refreshing mint and orange blossom limned).
About Sâuça
The heart of Sâuçá is about enjoying delicious, healthy, global foods in a new and exciting way, where sight, sound, smell, taste and touch are key to the full experience. Experience street food on a new level, inspired by snack vendors in India, railroad station vendors in Europe and the mobile taquierias of South America, and fun, interactive experiences that will change the way you think about food and life!
I have to say that I am a big fan of Entourage. It's a fun and glamourous look into the lives of young rich hollywood celebs, the agents, the drama that ensues, and of course the entourage. Vince is such a hotty, those eyes make me melt!!! Ok here is a brief synopsis if you have never watched!
ENTOURAGE explores the world of Vince, a sexy young movie star whose career is in high gear. To share the fun of the ride and keep him grounded, Vince looks to Eric, Drama and Turtle, his longtime pals from Queens. Together, they experience the highs and lows of life in the fast lane of Hollywood, where the stakes are higher, and the money and temptations greater, than ever before.
Markette and I always love hanging out with these boys!
Ok so maybe it's just a cardboard cutout of the boys--which will suffice for now. In the meantime will stay tuned weeknights on the CW to cat up on all the episodes and hey who knows if they ever decide to swing into DC then will be sure to interview them!
By Vanessa Camozzi on September 13, 2010 2:23 PM
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FALL INTO FASHION:
I don't know about you but this onset of cool crisp weather is making me want to literally free fall right into Fall. There is something so incredible about this time of year. And while we are still a week and some change away from the first official day of Autumn (Sept. 23rd.) I can now at least pop into my local Starbucks and grab my daily caffeine fix--pumpkin spice latte w/skim milk.
And ask any woman what else do they love about this time of year and they will say SHOPPING.
Yes!!! It's time to check out all the new fall fashion trends and guess what this Saturday (Sept 18th) from 1-5 pm you can do just that. Markette and I will be emceeing the "Fall into Fashion Show" in the Grand Plaza of Fairfax Corner hosted by Bella Mia Weddings and Events.
The event will feature vendors representing a variety of products and services, live entertainment, fashion from merchants at Fairfax Corner and cupcakes! Cupcakes and fashion...what more could a girl want?
Here is a list of some of the vendors that will be attending. Can't wait to check out all the new trends and designs for the the Fall!
Jewels by Parklane Isagenix Kura Designs Asha Enterprises Signature Designs by LaNorma Lia Sophia Jewelry Distinct Concepts Miche Bags Global Exchange AK Henna Designs Chez Kevito W Salon River Moon Films 3 Little Birds Stitch Arbonne and of course Bella Mia!
DANCING MERENGUE DOG
Happy Monday! I leave you with one of the funniest videos I have ever seen. You will not believe this dancing dog. It has over 4 million views alone on Youtube and I can see why.
By Vanessa Camozzi on September 1, 2010 11:59 AM
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GET YOUR FREE TICKETS NOW: ADVANCED SCREENING OF
'THE TOWN'
Warner Bros. Pictures is giving DC on Heels fans 60 tickets to see the advanced screening of Ben Affleck's new thriller 'THE TOWN'.That's right 30 of our fans will have the chance to download two 'admit 1 tickets' for the special advance screening on September 14th. All you have to do is go to http://www.gofobo.com/rsvpand input the following code: QE9RDJRE
And who doesn't love this wickedly hot Bostonian movie star?
THAT'S IT. IT'S THAT SIMPLE. The movie opens nationwide in theaters on Friday Sept. 17
(As a reminder, screening tickets do not guarantee admittance. Seating is first come, first serve)
WHAT: Free tickets for the advanced special screening for you and a friend.
WHERE: AMC Mazza Gallerie Washington, DC
WHEN: Tuesday, September 14th at 7:30 PM
WHY: Umm why wouldn't you want to see this thriller starring Ben Affleck and Blake Lively?
Want a synopsis of the movie? Then read on...
THE TOWN
There are over 300 bank robberies in Boston every year. And most of the professionals live in a one-square-mile neighborhood called Charlestown.
One of them is Doug MacRay (Ben Affleck), but he is not cut from the same cloth as his fellow thieves. Unlike them, Doug had a chance at success, a chance to escape following in his father's criminal footsteps. Instead, he became the leader of a crew of ruthless bank robbers, who pride themselves on taking what they want and getting out clean. The only family Doug has are his partners in crime, especially Jem (Jeremy Renner), who, despite his dangerous, hair-trigger temper, is the closest thing Doug ever had to a brother.
However, everything changed on the gang's last job when Jem briefly took a hostage: bank manager Claire Keesey (Rebecca Hall). When they discover she lives in Charlestown, Jem gets nervous and wants to check out what she might have seen.
Knowing what Jem is capable of, Doug takes charge. He seeks out Claire, who has no idea that their encounter is not by chance or that this charming stranger is one of the men who terrorized her only days before.
As his relationship with Claire deepens into a passionate romance, Doug wants out of this life and the town. But with the Feds, led by Agent Frawley (Jon Hamm), closing in and Jem questioning his loyalty, Doug realizes that getting out will not be easy and, worse, may put Claire in the line of fire. Any choices he once had have boiled down to one: betray his friends or lose the woman he loves.
Want to see more? Then watch the trailer.
Thanks Warner Bros. for giving us these tickets to share with all our fans and friends. We can't wait to check it out!
