The FW Five: This Week’s Haute Spots

1. FW is hosting a book signing for street fashion photog The Sartorialist, Scott Schuman, this Monday, Oct. 19, at brand-new 14th Street restaurant Masa 14. Come by from 9-10pm to meet Scott, buy his new book (above) and have it signed. Event is free and open to the public after 9pm. And be sure to say hi to the FW team — we’ll be hanging out at Masa 14 all night!

2. Get a head start on your holiday shopping at the TGIF party at fab downtown gift spot Apres Peau. This Friday, Oct. 16, from 12-5pm, they’ll be serving cupcakes and offering 10 percent discounts on purchases of $50 or more. (Pssst… We’re planning on gifting the Sartorialist with their cheeky signature chocolates.)

3. Alexandria is in the midst of its Boutique Week, which means Old Town’s best local shops are offering deals, special discounts and more. (Bonus: Get stamped by five participating retailers and submit your entry to win a major shopping spree and a stay at the Morrison Hotel. Details are here, along with a shopping guide.)

4. Intermix is offering 30 percent off all European designer items — including clothing, shoes and bags — through Sunday, Oct. 18. Use code EUROPEAN online, or sign up online to get a coupon to use in the Georgetown store. Is this the final motivational push we need to snag Giuseppe Zanotti for Balmain buckle boots?

5. This weekend, the Washington National Opera will hold its first costume sale in six years with pieces from Madam Butterfly, La Boheme and The Mikado. The sale runs from Oct. 17-18, 10am-5pm at WNO Studio in Takoma Park. You’ll have to battle the Halloween costume crowd, but we’re willing to bet there are some super-stylish goodies in the mix… —Betsy Lowther and Alison Peters