…and I ended up getting my gown for the Oscars.

*Sorry for the awful photo quality – but my camera battery was dead. So I had to use the iphone.

Seriously – how could I say no to couture at those prices??

Eleanor wasn’t that impressed with my find and thought this was a bit more stylish:

Since she claims that her favorite book is “Barbie – A Fashion Fairy Tale” (fun fact: we don’t own a book with such a title and I have no idea where she heard that), I’m not going to lose too much sleep over my choice.

She looked at some of the trims with me…

…but otherwise, she spent most of her time hiding behind a couch with her brother.

Loved visiting with Kathlin…

…while she was racing around of course. And it’s not over yet. There’s still tomorrow (Saturday, November 6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.)

Here are some images of the pop up shop:

Prices will range from $50 – $150 (orig. $100 – $500) on brand new Fall dresses, skirts, and sweaters for the office, in addition to her cocktail and evening wear. There will also be one of a kind pieces from her Vintage Couture Archives. And as you can see above – there were tons of trims and sashes – all for peanuts. Bring a friend or just mention this post, you can get $10 off your purchase!

There are two other designers featured. Look for cocktail and evening dresses from the 2010 Coco Myles Collection, and jackets, dresses, and separates from the 2010 Renee Dumarr collection.

Here are the details again:

Thanks again, Kathlin for another fabulous shopping experience!

Don’t forget! This weekend, Kathlin Argiro will be coming to DC for my high school’s Esprit de Noel Christmas Bazaar.

Prices will range from $50 – $150 (orig. $100 – $500) on brand new Fall dresses, skirts, and sweaters for the office, in addition to her cocktail and evening wear. There will also be one of a kind pieces from her Vintage Couture Archives. Bring a friend or just mention this post, you can get $10 off your purchase!

The 2010 “pop up shop” will again be “packed with the ultimate in Chic Dresses, Jackets, and Separates that will take you from desk to dinner to the hottest Holiday party in town.”

I have purchased a few amazing pieces at this annual event – all at a fraction of the price she typically charges. And this year, she’s bringing two other designers with her. Look for cocktail and evening dresses from the 2010 Coco Myles Collection, and jackets, dresses, and separates from the 2010 Renee Dumarr collection.

Here are the details:

Hope to see you there!

June 11-20 is Digital Capital Week (DCWEEK), a 10 day festival in Washington, D.C. focused on “technology, innovation and all things digital in our nation’s capital.”

My friends over at MYiLIVE are in charge of running the Fashionista Contest in which a DCWEEK Ultimate Fashionista will be crowned. They’ve put together a group of some of the best boutiques in the area for you to shop, save – and check-in!

Here is the current (and growing) list:

Caramel Fashion – Save 10%
Mint Condition – Save 10%
Nana – Save 15%
Mercedes Bien Vintage – Save 10%
Mystique Jewelers: Alberto Parada line – Save 10%
Redeem – Save 10%
Rue 14 – Save 10%
Toucan Boutique – Save 10%
Upstairs on 7th – Save 10%
Wink – Save 10%
Zelaya Shoes – Save 20%

See full details plus the most up to date list of boutiques HERE.

Discounts for all and ultimate fashionista status for one (including a special prize package – I love those!)

So what do you think? Are you feeling fashionably lucky?