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Behind the scenes with Jimmy Smits at a Capitol Fourth


BEHIND THE SCENES: AT A CAPITOL FOURTH CONCERT WITH HOST JIMMY SMITS

DC on HEELS is giving YOU a backstage pass and a behind the scenes look of what goes on at a Capitol Fourth Concert the day before one of the biggest events held on the west lawn of the Capitol Building. Check out my interview with Emmy award and Golden Globe winning actor Jimmy Smits.


And stay tuned for my interview with the hottest classic pianist on the planet--chinese classic pianist-- Lang Lang. You may remember Lang Lang from 2008 where he was viewed by 5 billion (yes I said billion) at the 2008 Summer Olympics during Beijing's opening ceremony. Lang Lang was promoted as a symbol of youth and future for China. I also chatted with his mom who was so sweet and proud of her talented son. She was explaining to me in her limited English and my non-existent Chinese what her son's name meant. Stay tuned to find out what his name means!!!

Vanessa xoxoxoxxo




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Fashion Fights Poverty, Oscar comes to DC, and Pizza Pick



FASHION FIGHTS POVERTY:

Fashion Fights Poverty is announcing their release of its "Dress Responsibly Lookbook." A yearly catalogue, which this year, has been transformed into a quarterly publication showcasing recent trends and progress in fighting poverty.

Last year Markette and I got a first hand look at some of the eco friendly fashions and designers at the Fashion Fights Poverty fashion show. We spoke with models, designers, board members and the founder of FFP as they all explained how they are helping the community by showcasing and demonstrating the power of using ethical means and materials in the fashion industry. One of our favorite local designers Aidah Fontenot talked to us firsthand about what it takes to create eco friendly designs using eco friendly products when it comes to fashion. I can't wait to get my hands on the new look book! Take a look at our vid from the oh so fab FFP event.





MORE FASHON WITH OSCAR IN DC:
Washington, DC was very reminiscent of New York Fashion Week when designer extraordinaire, Oscar de la Renta visited Neiman Marcus in Mazza Gallerie and presented his Fall 2010 collection. The designer's appearance is courtesy of Washington National Opera and James Cornwell Styling & the Pr at Partners team who did a fabulous job on the hair!


From fashion to what I do best-----FOOD.

RESTAURANT PICK OF THE WEEK: PIZZERIA PARADISO


Sometimes all I want is a low key night that involves beer and pizza, and at Pizzeria Paradiso I can hit two birds with one stone doing just that. I love the Georgetown location of this eatery because they have an extensive offering of beers( downstairs where it's nice and cool) @ the beer bar. Or head over to the Dupont location and order the tuna and white bean salad and the margherita pizza. And for those of you who are counting the carbs and watching your waist--order the wheat crust. Less calories and still so delicious! Oh are you a vegan? No worries they offer soy cheese as well. Ok I'm so hungry now, who wants pizza?!!!

Signing of the blogosphere--Vanessa xoxoxxo

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