Wednesday, September 16

District Sample Sale
If you haven’t done so already, snag a ticket for the annual District Sample Sale (3336 M St., NW), featuring merchandise at up to 80 percent off from stores such as Wink, Urban Chic, Hysteria, and Ginger. Plus, enjoy an extensive silent auction and free food and drink from local restaurants. Proceeds from the sale benefit Rachael’s Women’s Center. 6:30 to 9; $40.

Lookbook Launch
Kick off the Fashion Fights Poverty event this week with an exclusive Dress Responsibly look-book launch party at L2 Lounge. Inside the book are clothes, accessories, and home decor from designers across the globe who promote responsible principles such as environmental sustainability, equitable employment, and fair trade. The book also includes nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations that use fashion and design to promote self-empowered, micro-entrepreneurial projects as vehicles for poverty eradication. 7 to 10 PM. Suggested donation $20. The first 50 donors will receive a copy of the look book.

Thursday, September 17

Red Sprinkle Launch
Join owner Rebecca Margao at the launch party for her new online consignment shop, Red Sprinkle. The Web site is organized so that viewers can peruse by occasion or view the clothing on body sketches to see how potential looks might work with their figure. At the party—at ACKC on DC’s 14th Street, Northwest—enjoy fashion presentations and chocolate treats from 6 to 8. E-mail info@redsprinkle.com to RSVP.

Katerina Slominskaya, 31,
Social relations for DoubleView Media

What she’s wearing:
Maria Vazquez dress (“She’s my favorite designer from Buenos Aires. I promise to bring her here to DC. She’s very contemporary, with a different vision. Every piece she makes stands out.”), Dior Extreme heels (“a favorite from Sex and the City: The Movie”), and a Jill Stuart clutch.

What other designers do you admire?
“I’m a big fan of Rachel Roy. I own couple of her dresses, and they’re in my top list.”

What excites you about fall clothing?
“Fall is the best season to dress up and be creative about your style. You can wear many layers, scarves, gloves, hats . . . pretty much any kind of accessory to be unique and show your personality. And of course it’s the best time for high heels. It’s not that hot anymore, so it’s easier to wear them.”

What’s on your dream style wish list?
“Donna Karan dresses. They’re incredibly feminine—and expensive! Classic YSL and Valentino handbags. And of course I really wish that Maria Vazquez was easily accessible to US customers. I believe she can win a lot of girls’ hearts!”

Wednesday, September 9
Yummy, Yummie
Ever wonder how style mavens look so svelte in their party frocks? Here’s the answer: Yummie Tummies. Meet Heather Thompson, creator of these great slimming garments, during a special show-and-tell at Urban Chic in Georgetown. 6 to 9.

Thursday, September 10
Fashion’s Night Out
Tonight in New York City, all fashionistas are taking to the streets in a guerilla marketing campaign to get people back into stores and stimulate the economy. It’s sponsored by the American icons of fashion: Vogue magazine and  its editor, Anna Wintour. To celebrate, all Washington Neiman Marcus stores are throwing a nightlong party. From 6 to 9, hit the Mazza Gallerie location, where you’ll find DJs, giveaways, chef demos, cocktail samples, and tons of great chances to win swag. The event is open to the public, but RSVPs are strongly suggested; call 202-274-3911.

Mid-City Party
Boutiques in DC’s U Street corridor are joining in the hubbub surrounding Fashion’s Night Out by keeping their doors open until 11. Cosponsored by the Greater Washington Fashion Chamber of Commerce, the event allows you to browse shops including Redeem, Muléh, Rue 14, Treasury, Palace 5, Dekka, Stem, Junction, Lettie Gooch, and Caramel.

Some of the best shopping in Washington stays up late September 10 for the area’s celebration of Fashion’s Night Out. In support of the Vogue magazine-coordinated international effort to restore consumer confidence in the garment industry, boutiques along the U Street and 14th Street corridors will extend their hours to 11 PM so that the after-work crowd can (finally!) peruse clothes at a leisurely pace. Participants include the following:

Tuesday, September 1:
Custom Creations
The season is changing, and if you’re anything like us, it marks an urge to redecorate. Lucky for you, Old Town’s Red Barn Mercantile is taking a whopping 25 percent off all custom benches during the month of September.

Massage Madness
Salon Roi, a longtime Woodley Park favorite, is sweetening the slide back into fall with a 20-percent discount on all massages and body treatments booked this month. Limited therapists are available, but we’re not picky—especially when there’s a discount on our pampering!

Ellery Ciesemier, 47
The mother of two had just dropped off her eldest son at Georgetown for his first year of college.

What she’s wearing:
Linen dress from Comptoir des Cotonniers in Paris (“In Paris in July, everything is 50 percent off”), Tory Burch tote, Sam Edelman sandals, Allison Stern silver bangle.

Tell me about your style and where you shop.
“I’m tall, so it can be challenging to find things that are long enough. I think I like to dress current but not too young. You just have to shop a lot of places and pick and choose. For basics, I like J. Crew. I like their belts, and their shoes are inexpensive. I’ll go to Anthropologie for a one-off belt or jacket. In Chicago, there’s a cool store called Sugar Magnolia on Oak Street.”

Where have you been shopping here?
“We’re here [walking into J. Crew] because my husband forgot a belt and shoes.”

Wednesday, August 26
Girl with a Curl
Are you a curly girl? If so, head to Bella Bethesda (4733 Elm St., Bethesda; 301-718-9111) tonight for its annual A Curls Best Friend party, where you’ll nosh on appetizers and sip Champagne while enjoying complimentary curly-hair consults and learn about the newest tips, tricks, and products. Should you discover something you can’t live without, all products are 20 percent. Can’t make it? Free 30-minute consults are available all month. 7 to 9 PM. E-mail stacy@bellabethesda.com to RSVP.

Thursday, August 27
Beck’s Baubles
Shop South Moon Under’s Clarendon outpost (2700 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington; 703-807-4083) for an Anna Beck trunk show. These pretty baubles make a serious statement for fall, and if you buy pieces tonight, you’ll get 20 percent off your entire purchase. Even more reason to shop! 7 to 9 PM.