September 23, 2009
The FW Five: This Week’s Haute Spots
1. Fall is officially here! Items we’re currently coveting (er, despite the fact that it’s 85 degrees outside): Alice + Olivia’s asymmetric leather jacket (spotted at Neiman’s); statement jewelry from Rachel Leigh (at Urban Chic); and Brian Atwood’s amazing booties, which just arrived at Hu’s Shoes…
2. Neiman Marcus Chevy Chase opens up its new in-store Chanel boutique on Thursday (unfortunately, Karl will not be in attendance, but a fashion editor can dream). Let the drooling begin…
3. Periwinkle boutique in Alexandria celebrates its anniversary all weekend, with giveaways, special discounts and — of course! — birthday cake. Things kick off Friday night from 6-8pm with a party (and gift certificate drawings), but the deals and swag continue all weekend.
4. We’re big fans of New York-based, D.C. native handbag designer Lauren Merkin (and profiled her back in our spring issue!). She’s just updated her amazing, holds-everything-you-need Diana clutch with new metallic finishes and a slinky, slip-over-your-shoulder chain strap.
5. The haute hair spot of the week? The amazing, gallery-esque Immortal Beloved salon (1457 Church St. NW; 202-299-1050), the new locks hq from Kelly Gorsuch, formerly of Urban Style Lab. It seemed like all of D.C.’s Best Tressed turned out last weekend to peek at the exposed brick walls, floating mirrors and bathtub tree-planter (we love!). If you’re in the market for a new stylist, Kelly’s plucked some of the best in town to wield their scissors at the space. —Betsy Lowther and Alison Peters
