The Silent Auction of the DSS!
Here is the fabulously fashionable lineup for Haute Pursuit, Spring 2008 edition:
FEATURED ITEMS
The Smooth Swede: Get a fabulous complexion and an even better demeanor with a series of 3 IPL treatments and 2 Swedish massages from Hela Spa, the Swedish skincare destination in the heart of Georgetown. Value: $1500Hela Spa, 3209 M Street NW, Georgetown, 202.333.4445, www.helaspa.com
Avant le Parti de Parti: You plus nine will all become 10’s when you head to Fringe Hair Studio in Georgetown before your night out, where you’ll all be pampered with blowouts and makeup apps for ten. Value: $1,300
Fringe Hair Studio, 1425-A Wisconsin Avenue, Georgetown, 202.333.3336, www.fringehairstudio.com
South Beach for Spring: enjoy a two-day stay in a suite at the oceanfront Sagamore, cited as one of the Top 20 Beach Hotels in the World by Conde Nast. Known as "The Art Hotel," the Sagamore is home to exclusive club Social Miami and to the renowned contemporary art space, the Sagamore Collection. Value: $1,200Sagamore, The Art Hotel, 1671 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL, 305.535.8088, www.sagamorehotel.com
Paparazzi-Ready Treatments: Awards season may just have ended, but that pack of photogs on your trail isn’t going anywhere. Keep yourself glorious and out of a Star magazine expose with a medical facial treatment and cellulite treatment at the office of Dr. Tina Alster, the “dermatologist to the powerful” according to the New York Times Style section. Value: $800
Washington Institute of Dermatologic and Laser Surgery, 1430 K Street NW, Washington, 202.628.8855, www.skinlaser.com
Fashion 101 + 10: You and nine guests will be feted at Cusp in Georgetown for light bites and drinks, a private fashion presentation and complimetary favors. You, as uber-hostess, will also receive a $250 handbag of your choice. Value: $750Cusp, 3030 M Street NW, Washington, 202,625.0898, www.blogonthecusp.com
Spaaaah (and Fitness): From Sunset Boulevard to Park & 33rd, Equinox sets the luxury fitness standard. See for yourself at their new club and spa location in Tysons Corner, where you’ll receive a three month membership, a facial and massage. Value: $700Equinox Fitnesss, 8065 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA 22182, 703.790.6193, www.equinoxfitness.com
Got Guilt? Distract your significant other from the 20 DSS bags you’re about to come home with when you first present him with this: 4 tickets (plus parking!) to your choice of available Wizards Games for the 2008-2009 regular season, courtesy of Altria. Value: $600.
A Complete one80 Transformation: Take your pick of Washington’s best stylists at one80 Salon with your $300 gift card, plus keep your hair in tip-top shape with your $300 Phyto product basket, courtesy of Phyto. Value: $600.One80 Salon, 1275 K Street NW, Washington, 202.363.1870, www.one80salon.com
It’s All In The Jeans: Upgrade from the waist down when you plus nine are treated to a personal denim fitting and cocktail session with the National Jean Company denim expert; each of you will also receive a $50 gift card toward your favorite pair! Value: $500.National Jean Company, 7301 Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda, 301.907.0295, www.nationaljeancompany.com
Ergo, You’ll Have Fantastic Hair: From Ergo Styling tools, receive gorgeous locks with a TR3600 Dryer, Ionic Ceramic Iron, Ionic Paddle Brush and Ceramic Round Brush. Value: $464Ergo Styling Tools, www.ergostylingtools.com
Hockey Sticks are THE Fall Accessory: What, you didn’t notice them on the Milan runways? Give the gift of hockey to your S.O. (or to yourself!) with four box seats at your choice of available 2008-2009 regular season Washington Capitals games, including parking. Value: $460. Courtesy of Altria.
It’s a Lipstick Jungle Out There: Your pout will be perfection with every shade of luxe Trucco lipstick, a copy of the novel Lipstick Jungle personally signed by author Candace Bushnell, and a Tory Burch makeup case to carry around your new lip tricks. Value: $400.
Courtesy of Trucco Cosmetics, www.sebastian-intl.com and The Patton Group Public Relations
Ohhm in Private: Cited by Daily Candy as one of the best in the city, renowned yoga expert Libby Wilkinson offers the exclusive opportunity to learn yoga at your own pace, in four private sessions at SomaFit (individual, couple or small group). Value: $400
Libby Wilkinson Private Yoga Instruction, 202.288.2801, libbyhwilkinson@gmail.com
Fashion, History and Art Unite: Celebrity stationer R. Nichols (see Crowe, Sheryl and Banks, Tyra) created his first-ever line of signed and numbered city prints with corresponding notecards in Washington, exclusively for Apres Peau. Up on the block is his print, “Washington,” as well as a box each of Washington and Jefferson notecards. Value: $390Apres Peau, 1430 K Street NW, Washington, 202.783.0022, www.aprespeau.com
Relish in Fabulous: If the names Marni, Dries Van Noten, Jil Sander, Henry Beguelin or Yohji Yamamoto mean anything to you, you’ll start bidding on this fabulous Relish boutique gift certificate the moment the DSS doors open. Value: $350
Relish, 3312 Cady’s Alley NW, Georgetown, 202.333.5343, www.relishdc.com
Pucci Pucci You: On your next girls’ trip to Aspen, casually whip out your fabulous new Pucci Cosmetic Case and spritz yourself with Vivara, the new perfume from Pucci and you’ll become the head of the Plastics in no time (we know you’ll use your powers for good!). Value: $320.Courtesy of The Patton Group Public Relations.
Gold and Silver and Sapphire, oh my! Accessorize your favorite new DSS-acquired outfit with this gorgeously fierce silver and 22k gold dragon medallion necklace with a sapphire eye. Value: $320J.J. Singh Jewelry, 9807 Arnon Chapel Road, Great Falls, 703.759.7086, www.jjsinghjewelry.com
Grazi, Garavani: In case you didn’t make it to his 45th anniversary in Rome, you can still celebrate with this Valentino Bow Evening Clutch from Intermix. Value: $295
Intermix, 3222 M Street NW, Washington, 202.298.8080, www.intermixny.com
Luxe, Thy Name is Caviar and Hemp: From the professional haircare company that set the standard for finest luxury haircare products in the world, favored by everyone from Courtney Cox-Arquette to Julianne Moore, comes this uber-luxe basket of Caviar Anti-aging and Hemp Organics hair products. Value: $300.Alterna Haircare Products, www.4alterna.com
Indonesian for “Mine”: From Saya (see previous translation) comes her coveted Indonesian watersnake clutch and corresponding business card holder, both available at Apres Peau on K. Value: $280.Saya Originals, www.sayaoriginals.co
Like No Other Gift Card in the World: Bloomingdales new Chevy Chase location offers a fabulous round of shopping with a fabulous gift card toward whatever your heart (or closet) desires. Value; $250.Bloomingdales, 5300 Western Avenue, Chevy Chase, 240.744.3700, www.bloomingdales.com
Imported Just For You: The perfect spring bag, the Italian polished calfskin Chiara bag from Floto is not too big, not too small—just right. Value: $249.Floto imports, www.floto.com
The New Pink: In celebration of their upcoming April trunk show at Harriet Kassman, Pink Tartan offers up this spring cardigan from their Spring/Summer 2008 runway collection, size M for Mahvelous. Value: $249.
Pink Tartan, www.pinktartan.com
Queen of the Cosmos: 2 bottles of Snow Queen Vodka + two martini glasses from Tiffany = some fantastic cosmo drinking. Value: $200Snow Queen Vodka, www.snowqueenvodka.com
Do you Cibu? Now you can with this over-the-top basket of Cibu International haircare products, available at Salon Cielo and Bubbles Salons across DC, Maryland and Virginia. Value: $200.
Cibu International, www.cibuinternational.com
Fly to the Coup: Another tactic to distract your SO from your, um, generous DSS shopping spree: using this Coup de Foudre lingerie gift certificate for something a bit daring. Value: $150.
Coup de Foudre Lingerie, 1001 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, 202.393.0878, www.coupdefoudrelingerie.com.
Too Thin, Not Too Rich: Nioxin, cited by Allure as the brand for fixing thin hair, gives you fullness with this basket full of thickening hair products. Value: $150.
Nioxin, www.nioxin.com
French, Meet Flemish: That’s the result at chef Robert Wiedmaier’s signature restaurant. Find out for yourself over some Gateau of Crab with Aged Sherry Shallot Butter with your Marcel’s Gift Card. Value: $150.
Marcel’s, 2401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, 202.296.1166, www.marcelsdc.com
Duck in for Brunch: Try not to crane your neck too much at the see-and-be-seen place for brunch when you enjoy a Blue Duck Tavern brunch for two. Value: $150.
Blue Duck Tavern, 24th & M Streets NW, Washington, 202.419.6755, www.blueducktavern.com
Explore the West End: Hudson, the West End’s newest foodie attraction, invites you in for dinner with a gift certificate toward lunch or dinner. Value: $100.Hudson Restaurant & Lounge, 2030 M Street NW, Washington, 202.872.8700, www.hudsonrestaurantdc.com
Yes, THAT David Yurman: celebrate the upcoming opening of his new store by flashing your new classic cable bracelet in lemon citrine (could it be any more perfect for spring?). Value: $550David Yurman, opening in Tysons Corner, VA early summer 2008, www.davidyurman.com
Skin Deep: Alchimie Forever, the company that coined the term "visual chic" and the perfectly poreless, wrinkle-free face that goes along with it, comes this basket of products including Excimer purifying cleanser and scrub, Kantic + cream, Diode 1&2 age-defying serums, Helium body conditioner and Erbium lotion. Value: $332.
Alchimie Forever, www.alchimie-forever.com
Opulence Beyond Compare: from Creme de La Mer, the Miracle Broth (TM)-based skincare line with the cult following, comes the trio that you've lusted after: Creme de La Mer (1 oz), Radiant Infusion Toner (4 oz) and Cleanser (6 oz). Value :$340.
Creme de La Mer, www.cremedelamer.com
Fact's a Fact: And here's one: with Clarins, life is more beautiful. See for yourself with this basket of assorted Clarins skincare products and cosmetics. Value: $250.
The Proof is in the Cheese Platter: and the wine list. And the ridiculously cool bathrooms. And the across from the Portrait Gallery location. Head over to Proof restaurant, a bit of Manhattan on G Street, with your very own gift certificate. Value: $100.
The Stones: Look like a total rock star with a pair of gorgeously modern asymetrical 14k yellow gold earrings featuring citrine, topaz and amethyst stones in each. Value: $499.
Adeler Jewelers, 772-E Walker Road, Great Falls, 703.759.4076, www.adelerjewelers.com
Oui, Oui Nanette! Her Chevy Chase store isn't open quite yet, but we have an incredible preview up on the block: a chocolate Tampani Tweed and Velvet Coat, size 8, Value: $640, and a black and ivory Flamenco cocktail dress, size 4, Value: $455.
Nanette Lepore, coming soon to the Collections at Chevy Chase, www.nanettelepore.com
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