Shoes in the City
This week, preview the Manolo Blahnik pre-fall collection at Neiman Marcus. Enjoy sweet treats and enter to win a girls-day-out party. June 16 to June 20. Daily 10 to 5. 5300 Wisconsin Ave., NW; 202-966-9700; neimanmarcus.com.

Pool Party!
The weather has finally warmed and the rain has ended . . . at least for today. Celebrate the launch of Dar be Dar swimwear from local designer Tala Raassi. Inspired by Raassi’s trips to Brazil, these teeny-tiny bikinis are being shown Wednesday night at Wink, where you’ll enjoy bubbly, treats, and a swag bag with every purchase. 6:30 to 8:30 PM. 3109 M St., NW; 202-338-9465; shopwinkdc.com; darbedar.net.

Terrific Twos
How time flies. Chic Georgetown boutique Sangaree is throwing a soirée to celebrate its second anniversary. Enjoy cocktails, raffle prizes, gift certificates, and exclusive discounts, plus a special trunk show by Zapphire Designs, a great local brand that uses semi-precious stones to form delicate, feminine pieces. Thursday, June 18. 6 to 9 PM. 3288 M St., NW; 202-333-4690.

Name: Ongina, performer
Age: “Timeless.”

What she’s wearing:
H&M dress, Stella McCartney shoes, David Mason headpiece, vintage jewelry.

You obviously love dressing up. How did your love for clothes begin?
“I’ve always loved fashion. It’s something that I’ve always appreciated. The craftsmanship that goes into the clothes and translating it how I see it fit my persona is rewarding. I lived in New York City from 2001 to 2007, which is when I started my love for dressing up. Especially after meeting such creative and inspirational people, I was able to create my own look and go with it. It’s really exciting to translate an image in my head into reality.”

Tell me about your iconic bald head and hairpieces.
“As an artist, I separate myself from the norm of what you might know about drag queens by wearing my head bald and headpieces instead of wigs. Sometimes I wear wigs, but I’m most comfortable when I’m bald or rocking a sick headpiece. I befriended a master hat designer—a milliner—in New York named David Mason, and he was kind enough to lend me pieces to wear when I dress up and go out. But since I’ve moved to Los Angeles, I’ve had to create pieces for myself. I love making them—I get to be as creative as I want to be!”

Unique Pinckney, 19
Student, Montgomery College

What she’s wearing:
A floral Urban Outfitters dress, Saks Fifth Avenue starfish sandals, a Louis Vuitton purse, neon-green nail polish on fingers and toes.

Tell me about your style.
“It just depends on how I feel during the day, but I like to dress comfortably. It’s bright, I guess. Kids like it—children always stare at me! I like the attention. But it’s a positive image, so it’s not like I have body parts hanging out or anything like that.”

Luxe for Less
Both Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue are hosting massive designer sales, with 30 percent or more off merchandise by names such as Christian Louboutin, Valentino, and Chanel. Now the biggest question is figuring out who has that must-have item in your size. Also online at neimanmarcus.com and saksfifthavenue.com.

Best Face Forward
Searching for a new job? Make those frown lines disappear at Pentagon Row’s Reveal Med Spa, which is offering free Botox to the first 50 women who appear with a current résumé and proof of unemployment. Yes, we said free. Get it while the getting’s good—this is a $300-to-$500 value.
June 5, 10 AM to 5 PM. 1101 S. Joyce St., Arlington; 866-738-3256; revealbotoxbailout.com.

Cuts for Kids
For one day only, every dollar of every service performed at Salon one80 goes directly to charity. So go ahead—indulge yourself in a cut, color, or style plus extras such as manicures and massages not normally offered. Free bubbly and snacks are on hand to sweeten the deal. This year’s benefactor is Horton’s Kids.
June 6. Salon one80. 1275 K St., NW; 202-842-9113; one80salon.com.

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Catherine Badger, 28
Store merchandiser, Urban Outfitters

What she’s wearing:
Hurley bathing suit, shoes from Italy, Stussy sunglasses, and a Givenchy scarf, which is her grandmother’s. The bathing suit’s cut is pretty sexy by Washington standards. “I was looking for an opportunity to dress up a little bit,” Badger says, “and this party was a great opportunity. I thought, ‘A poolside party? Heels and a bathing suit. We need to do that in Washington.’ ”

What are you wearing when you’re not poolside?
“I grew up riding horses, so I wear a lot of jeans, cowboy boots, and equestrian, knee-high boots. Now that it’s summertime, I have to give that up. For summer, I’m loving the cut-off Levi’s, a vintage look.”

What style are you into trying out this summer?
“I’ve been doing crunches to try to pull off midriff tops. As a merchandiser, it’s hard to dress a mannequin with a shirt cut off, but I think it’s really sexy. I keep thinking about it.”