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Fashion Bash!

Katelyn Hayes and Shireen Hadi
Katelyn Hayes and Shireen Hadi

Claudia Lobao, Lauren Levicki Courville and Hunter Bell

At Dress for Success and Women of Wardrobe's annual Summer Soiree, generously hosted by Tootises, fashion-forward attendees dressed in pretty pastels, bold patterns and lots of ruffles — many designed by Houston's Hunter Bell, who showed off her fall line alongside jewelry by Claudia Lobao. Chairs Karishma Asrani, Courtney Campo, Allie Danziger and Melissa Sugulas welcomed guests to the event, which toasted the 20th anniversary of Dress for Success, and raised more than $20,000 for the org.

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Two Nights Only! Michelin-Starred Bar Pops Up Downtown to Raise Money for Kids with Cancer

THERE’S A NEW bar in town — for two nights, that is! On Oct. 4 and Oct. 5, the Four Seasons’ speakeasy-style bar Bandista hosts Washington D.C.-based beverage director Will Patton and his team for a takeover event. Patton helms D.C. hotspots Bresca and Jônt, as well as the forthcoming Press Club.

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Brenner’s on the Bayou Debuts New Event Space, Hosts Wine Fest Spinoff this Saturday

LOVE THE ANNUAL Brenner’s Wine Fest? Joining its annual tradition of the spring favorite held on its bucolic grounds during perfect weather, Brenner’s on the Bayou is throwing a White House Wine Affair on Oct. 7. But at this event, Brenner’s showing off its new event space on the property, appropriately deemed The White House Hall.

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