Crystal Couture Show & Sale 2014

Crystal City Show & Sale brings around 60 stylish boutiques and designers together, providing a one-stop shopping experience and the excitement of runway fashion shows. Crystal City in Arlington VA is just outside of DC and near Pentagon City Mall and Pentagon Row. Jefferson Davis Highway, Crystal Drive and 18th Street surround the 11th floor of 251 18th Street South where Crystal Couture was held from February 4-8, 2014. The Crystal City Metro Station is next to the building for convenience, as well as several parking garages and great restaurants.

Crystal Couture guests are able to browse fashionable offerings on the rack and also on the runway as models showcase fashions from participating boutiques. Drinks from a bar are provided by Celebrity Cruises, free make-up and hair makeovers are available, and fashion consultants are on hand to talk style. Music is provided by DJ Neekola. Admission is free. Each fashionable night goes from 6-10pm hosted by a different media personality, and there are runway shows every 15 minutes!

Crystal Couture:
Produced by - Crystal City Business Improvement District
Runway/Production Manager - Maggy Francois
Host - Vornado/Charles E. Smith
Media Sponsor - DC Modern Luxury (DC Magazine)
Bar & Lounge Sponsors - Celebrity Cruises

Highlight photos from the last day of Crystal Couture Show & Sale (2/8/14) by Vithaya Photogaphy.

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2014 Washington Auto Show

The Washington Auto Show (WAS) represents the vision and technology of the auto industry and there are more than 700 new makes and models from over 42 manufacturers at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in DC. This show which is held on two floors and with twice the show length, has become the largest public show in DC. This year, the WAS is from January 23rd to February 2nd.

I have visited the Washington Auto Show for years and have enjoyed seeing all that it has to offer, even if it's just to visit to dream and have fun. It's great to be able to see the latest and greatest automobiles, and to even sit in some of them. It's also cool to see the celebrities that come through this show for appearances. I visited this show on Tuesday January 28th which was Military Tribute Day, so all active duty military and veterans can attend for free with valid military ID, or DD214 and photo ID. Throughout the show active duty military and veterans get a discount to the show, and many others get a discount too, such as students, seniors (65 and over) and first-responders.

This is a great show to visit with others. Make an afternoon or evening of it, bring your camera and take pictures, and check out all the show has to offer. There's so much to see, you might visit on two separate days to be able to see everything on both floors! I took a bunch of pictures on my visit, so I'll share a good number of photos here. Enjoy the show.