Rocker-Chic Fashion You Can Hurt Creepy Guys With
Ladies, Go Buy Now: Studs
Contributing Writer Amanda Hanowitz
Studs are all the rage these days. Everywhere you look there’s a stud placed on some article of clothing. It started with accessories and has made its way to clothing and even shoes.
Feeling bored? Buy some studs and attach them to any garment you choose. DIY till we die.
The age old question you ask yourself is, “How can this trend apply to me?” Well, in more ways than one.
- Rocking out with your studs out in DC will ensure instant popularity.
- Studs make you seem edgy, a great boost if you don’t qualify as an edgy individual.
They can toughen up any simple outfit and add a bit of grunge to any girly ensemble. - Sport studs on your collar.
- Try them on your pants pockets.
- Try them on your shoes.
This trend is unbelievable. There are countless ways to wear it and look edgy and rocker-chic.
How many of you go out with your gal pals and just want to dance and have a good fucking time? That should be all of you. My next question is, how many creeps try to dance on you when you’re just trying to be carefree?
The solution here is studs. Your outfit can help you ward off these creeps by doubling as a weapon. Studs are pointy, people. You can be a fun-loving, trendy chick who’s head to toe in studs, thus protecting herself against strange men. What could be better?
The key to studded perfection is to use it as an accent. Pop your studded collar. Throw your studded iPhone in the air. Get low in your studded skinny jean pockets. Stand tall in your studded sneaks.
Time to be a stud, ladies.
Check out this studded collection on Nasty Gal. Or maybe start with these killer, studded shorts on Free People.
DC to Witness Biggest Dayglow Ever
With over 10,000 tickets sold and only few days left,
Washington, DC is on track to host the largest Dayglow in history!
Washington DC’s Dayglow events have steadily grown. Events with Bad Boy Bill, George Acosta, Alesso and now Dada Life and Bingo Players have sold thousands. On Saturday, September 22, we have the potential to reach 15,000 attendees and want you to be a part of it!
Busy in the early evening? Join us for the Official After Party with headliners Dada Life at Echostage. Wanna do both? Receive $10 off the price of entry with any proof of dayglow purchase (ticket printout, wristband, stub). Doors from 9PM to 4AM!
Get your Dayglow pres. “The E.N.D.” tickets before it’s too late!
Dayglow pres. “The E.N.D. Tour”
Electronic Never Dies
Who:
Dada Life
Bingo Players
Lucky Date
Des McMahon
special performance by
Kryoman
When:
Saturday September 22
7PM – Midnight
Where:
RFK Stadium Parking Lot
Info:
18+
Get Tickets Here
With Washington, DC nightlife’s dance music foundation cemented by Glow’s club events at Josephine and concert productions at Echostage; it’s no surprise the combination of Glow and Dayglow has been able to reach this milestone. Get your tickets ASAP to be a part of this historic EDM event!
Capitale
- Venue Type: Bar / Lounge
- Estimated Size: 400 people
- Amenities: “Mobile Kitchen” Happy Hour, Valet, Bottle Service, Patio
- Cover Charge: $0-20 (no cover on weekends)
- Hours: Tue – Thu: 5 pm – 2 am | Fri – Sat: 10 pm – 3 am | Sun: 10 pm – 2 am
- Dress Code: Dress to Impress (no baggy clothes, shorts, boots, athletic wear, flip flops)
- Age Requirement: 21+
- Location: K Street
- Address: 1301 K Street, Suite 103, Washington, DC 20005 | (202) 962-3933
- Website: capitaleofdc.com
- Atmosphere: Refined, cool, and elegant.
Venue Overview
From the team behind Public Bar, Capitale is a hybrid bar, lounge, and nightclub that boasts a grandiose interior, free admission on weekends, and one-of-a-kind happy hour. Located in place of the former K Street Lounge, Capitale seeks to deliver an inviting, unique, and exciting nightlife experience to DC.
There’s really no better way to describe Capitale’s ornate interior than saying it’s the byproduct of a Hollywood/Ancient Greece love affair set at Hogwarts. Featuring four massive bronze columns, snazzy chandeliers, floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, and tons of refurbished throwback furniture, the Capitale makes no attempt to conceal its opulence. Also with a 40 foot wooden bar, four 55″ TVs, and a raised platform for girls to dance, Capitale is like SAX Lounge’s stylish, freewheeling little sister – both of which were designed by O’Neill Studios.
Perhaps Capitale’s most distinct feature is its “mobile kitchen” happy hour concept. Through its partnership with the DC Food Truck Association, Capitale invites some of the city’s best food trucks to park directly outside the venue between the hours of 5-9 pm. Customers are encouraged to bring food they purchase from these trucks inside the venue or dine outside on the patio, pairing meals with the in-house drink menu.
Parties
- Happy Hour: “Mobile Kitchen” Happy Hour featuring DC Food Trucks outside venue
- Tuesday: Tuesdays at Capitale by DT Nation – Hip-hop, R&B, Top 40s
- Thursday: College Party
- Friday: Open Format – top 40/pop-house/mash up/hip-hop
- Saturday: Open Format – top 40/pop-house/mash up/hip-hop
- Sunday: SUNDAE at Capitale – hip hop
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“Bones” Jones vs. Belfort – A Must See UFC Fight – Sat 09.22.12 [Barcode]
Jon “Bones” Jones (16-1-0) vs. Vitor Belafort (21-9-0)
“Bones” Jones is the first UFC fighter to sign a global deal with Nike, has 2 older brothers in the NFL (Art on the Ravens, Chandler on the Patrios) he and once apprehended and held for police, a thief who smashed an elderly couple’s car window and stole their GPS.
At 24 he became the youngest champion in UFC history. Now 25, winning this fight will tie Jones with legends Chuck Liddell and Frank Shamrock for wins in the 205 lb weigh class. The odds are 13:1 favoring Bones.
Whether you’re a casual fan, true believer, or looking to see what it’s all about; this is the UFC Fight for you. Barcode’s outdoor patio, full-service, late-night kitchen (open until 12) and extensive beer/wine selection combine for an upscale setting to enjoy televised events. The nightlife continues until 2AM with resident DJ Kam.
Check out the food and drink menus and more at www.barcodedc.com
The Six People You See at a Nightclub
You’ve seen them. You know who they are. Love ’em or hate ’em, clubbing wouldn’t be the same without ’em.
The Party Animal
Once the party animal steps into the club, anything goes. This individual thrives on loud music, flashing lights, tons of alcohol, sex, drugs, and dance music. He/she has super-human drinking abilities, spends more than a reasonable amount of money on booze or drugs, and doesn’t give a f*** about your opinions on life in the fast lane.
The party animal is most frequently spotted next to the bar – pounding drinks and slurring away – or busting some insane moves on the dance floor. This character is the life of the party: everyone loves ’em. In spite of this, not everyone wants to be ’em: there’s only so many times you can humanly eat a cold, sloppy, and half-devoured Big Mac at 8 am the next morning and show up to work late with a hangover.
The Promoter
Perhaps you met them at the club last week. Perhaps you found them on Facebook (or they found you). They promised they’d get you into the club for free or with or some super-sweet hookup. They act like your best friends but probably don’t even remember your name.
Whatever the case, they make you feel good about yourself because they saved you time and money. Therefore, it’s awesome you’re tight with a promoter and you have bragging rights to tell all your friends that you have the special “in.” Hell, you’re practically a VIP through this acquaintance!
The DJ Slut
There’s a certain breed of women that thrives on money, power, and being the center of attention. Usually, society calls them “attention whores” or “gold diggers,” however when they start hanging out in clubs all the time, they go through a metaphorical meat grinder and become club rats. When they start fornicating with every performer that graces the venue’s presence, they evolve into “DJ sluts.”
Since DJs are the modern-day rock star equivalent, these women are throwing their legs open with increasing regularity because they gravitate towards guys with supreme “deck” skills. You can usually spot them in the DJ booth, lurking in the nearby VIP section, or sucking the opener’s dick in the bathroom.
These lovely ladies have gotten so out of control, rumor has it that an elite group of professional DJs have compiled a private list of women they shouldn’t f*** in every major touring city. Talk about getting blacklisted from the black book!
The Underage Drunk
Old enough to chill but too young to spill, 18-20 year olds in America sure know how to pre-game! Since they can’t buy drinks in the club but still maintain a sense of alcoholic entitlement (after all, they can vote and serve in the military), there’s an entire culture and hush-hush code of underage drinking across the country.
When a nightclub opens its doors to an 18+ crowd, it’s guaranteed there will be a handful of underage patrons who composed their drunken stupors long enough to pass the bouncers outside. You’ll spot them stumbling through the club together with black X’s on their hands, plotting how to obtain more alcohol now that they’re inside and amazed by the fact that they still haven’t been kicked out.
The E-Tard
E-Tards love ecstasy. Every time they hit the clubs, out come the pills. They’re often spotted dancing by themselves, mesmerized by the club’s lights as they profusely sweat and rub up on anything with a pulse.
Watch this video:
Creepers
Some of you guys are seriously creepy. Like extremely, weirdly creepy.
Just because an attractive girl at the club will give you 10 seconds of her semi-divided attention doesn’t mean she wants to f*** you. Don’t touch her unless she’s cool with it. Don’t force your phone number on her or painfully try to extract hers. Don’t go up and grind on her ass without consent. Respect her personal space.
Moreover, nightclubs are generally suited to a younger adult crowd (think: under 35). While establishments appreciate the business of their more mature clients, clubs aren’t an open invitation for guys 2-3 times older to stalk, molest, and gawk at younger women. If this describes you, consider satisfying your touchy-feely needs at a strip club, not nightclub.
The Usual Suspects of DC Nightlife
For a comprehensive list of more characters, click here!
DC Fashion Week Preview: Spring/Summer Collections
FASHION WEEK HITS WASHINGTON DC
Previewing DC’s Spring/Summer Collections
Contributing Writer: Lauren Liebler
Starting Monday, September 17 at 7:00pm, Washington DC will kickoff the 17th semi-annual Fashion Week, showcasing both local and international fashion designers.
Throughout the week there will be free and ticketed fashion shows. Each event will be held in different areas across DC leading up to the International Couture Collections Show at the French Embassy on Sunday.
SCHEDULE:
9/17 Monday, 7:00 p.m. Kickoff Reception & Eco Fashion Show
Location: 2121 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Price: Free
9/18 Tuesday, 6-9 p.m. A/C DC Designer Fashion Show
Location: The Washington Club at Patterson House” 15 Dupont Circle
Price: $20
9/19 Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Fashion in the Streets
Location: Chinatown
Price: Free
9/20 Thursday, 6:00 p.m. Fashion Industry Networking Party
Location: Dirty Bar, 1223 Connecticut Avenue NW
Price: Free
9/21 Friday, 7:00 p.m. South Asia Designer Showcase
Location: Indique Heights 2 Wisconsin Circle, Chevy Chase
Price: $10
9/22 Saturday, 6:00 p.m. Emerging Designer Showcase & Concert
Location: Washington Post Conference Center, 1150 15th St NW
Price: $30
9/23 Sunday, 5:00 p.m. International Couture Collections
Location: Embassy of France La Maison Francaise, 4101 Reservoir Road, NW
Price: $70
One may think DC Fashion Week’s featured designers will be more or less the same, but on the contrary. With design inspirations from Africa, the Middle East, Europe, Canada, Pakistan and more, the following will be sure to impress and inspire:
Aphropolitan, one of the many brands that will be featured, is particularly unique and eclectic with an African flare to its modern style. Sourcing local fabrics from Lagos, Nigeria, the brand creates bold, affordable fashion which enables them to give back to the communities they serve. Sure to raise some eyebrows this season, Aphropolitan’s preview is anticipated to take DC by surprise.
Made in the USA and newly established in DC this year, sPACYcLOUd is a collaboration of designers that gear towards urban street style. Although the collection only includes jackets, the attention they bring is enough to play up an entire outfit. Watching them go down the runway this season will definitely be a sight you do not want to miss.
Full List of Designers:
- Andrew Nowell Menswear
- Anjoreen Couture
- Aphropolitan
- Boshier Boutique
- Corjor International
- Designersberg
- Divinely Designs
- Firefly Designs Africa * Asia
- Jessiica Howell Fashions
- Heritage Collection
- Heydari
- House of Jola
- Isagus Extroversions
- Joanna Carrie Designs
- Mireasma
- Slanovskiy Presented by Kate Linde Bridal
- Simply Cecily
- sPACYcLOUd
- Standout Couture
- Svetlana Horvat
- Timbro Collection
- Violet Fernandes
- WOW by Juhi Jagiasi
For more information visit www.dcfashionweek.org
Echostage Concert Events
Washington DC’s Largest Dedicated Concert Venue
Featuring dance music mega events with rock shows and more to be announced.
Echostage will have the ability to host any large-scale, indoor concert production. Through music, design and technology, ownership will provide fans with a unique audio/visual concert experience.
Tickets to all Echostage events can be purchased at www.echostage.com
10/27 – Psychadelic Nightmare w/ J00F, Sigma, Mantis, Lady Faith, Saeed Younan, 2Rip
A dance music melee featuring some of biggest underground stars in trance, dubstep, tech-house, drum and bass and beyond. Event production outfit B.A.D.A.S.S. Raves is known for throwing some of the best experiential rave events in the DC/MD/VA area. This Halloween ‘massive’ will be no exception.
10/30 – “Gloween” w/ R3hab, Special Guests, dBerrie
Glow’s annual “Gloween” event features the artist behind the top Gotye – Somebody That I Used to Know remix, a star on Afrojack’s Wall Recordings label, and a special guest act that has headlined and packed out multiple Glow events.
11/1 – “CNTRL” w/ Richie Hawtin, Loco Dice, Paco Osuna, Ean Golden
US East Coast tour of some of the world’s leading techno DJs/producers featuring afternoon college demos and evening concert events. The goal of the daytime seminars is to inform and inspire people about technology, music production, live performance, and the business of electronic music. The concerts allow us to see the end product on full display.
11/2 – “Mega” w/ Nero, Delta Heavy, Kill Sonik, Bro Safari and more
Nero are leaders in a global dubstep movement that has taken over everything from clubs to corporate advertising. Their sound defines the genre while remaining palatable to casual fans. This is arguably the hottest ticket in dubstep. Presented courtesy of Steezz Promo in association with Ov3rkill Ent.
11/3 – Big Sean, More Acts TBA
Big Sean blew up after debuting the massive ‘Finally Famous’ album in the Summer of 2011. Affiliations with Kanye West’s GOOD Music and collabos with The Neptunes, John Legend and Jay-Z have given the 5’8″ star all the cred he needs. He was on the hottest track of Spring/Summer 2012 with Kanye West, 2 Chainz and Pusha T. The man’s got a new album in the works and arrives in Washington DC on 11/3 to give us a preview at Echostage.
11/10 – Ferry Corsten and Markus Schulz
You’re welcome #trancefamily What can be written that isn’t clearly spelled out on the flyer? Ferry Corsten and Markus Schulz are spinning together at Glow. Solo events with these guys are sell-out nights. Co-Headlining is just disgusting. See ya there.
11/21 – Thanksgiving Eve: Dirty South “City of Dreams” Tour
He’s produced a ton of your favorites from the last 3 years. He’s owned Glow on several occasions. He was able to follow up that Sweet Disposition remix with a slew of monsters. Couldn’t have been easy, but Dirty South was more than capable of outdoing his best. Every track gets bigger. Every one is a hit. Celebrate the biggest club night of the year on Wednesday, November 21 as Glow hosts Thanksgiving Eve in Washington DC with Dirty South.
11/24 – Paul van Dyk and Robbie Rivera
2 of dance music’s most qualified trendsetters come together for another massive Echostage event. Each an icon in their respective genres, PvD and Robbie have consistently released hits, thrown amazing parties and set the bar for trance and house artists around the world. Most recently, van Dyk’s track ‘I Don’t Deserve You’ feat. Plumb was featured by Billboard on their site. Robbie on the other hand, continues to thrive within his ‘Juicy’ brand, touring, releasing tracks and getting ready for WMC’s top day party.
11/30 – “Mega” w/ Zeds Dead, Paper Diamond, Gemini and more
DC & Hooks linked up in 2004 to make beats. In 2009 their Zeds Dead project was born. A year later the guys started a dubstep night in Toronto and their productions really took off. They signed a track to Diplo’s Mad Decent label and received airplay from Kissy Sellout and Benga. Next came a UK tour, a remix for Dragonette, a 2011 track on Steve Aoki’s Dim Mak label. The rest is history.
12/14 AND 12/15 – Tiesto
“The Greatest DJ of All Time” has been thrilling DC nightlife for over a decade. From club nights to an outdoor concert and his epic DC Armory event, Tiësto has helped define the current dance music scene in America. His timeless productions, refined DJ prowess and larger-than-life brand combine for some of the greatest concerts in the world. Join us on December 15, 2012, as Tiësto returns to DC for his Echostage debut.
Kirill Was Here, An Interview w/ The Man Behind Champagne Facials
More Shots, Raunchy LA Club Chicks, Some Guy’s Girlfriend’s Boobs
You may not know who Kirill is, but we can guarantee one of two things:
- You know and love his work
- You love his work and don’t even know it
Kirill is America’s #1 Nightlife Photographer, the man behind Champagne Facials and the source of gloriously raunchy, while classy at the same time party pics.
“dude I love these fucking questions” – Kirill
(editor’s note – thanks braaaahh)
When did you first realize you could take pictures of people getting fucked up for a living? Not how did you get into it… but when did you realize it was ‘it’? On some Zoolander, second grade, reflection in a spoon shit.
once i saw that clubs & parties that never wanted anything to do with me, started hiring me to shoot i knew i had something. i had to prove my value in the beginning. and eventually people saw that sex sells. i never sold out. never took a shit job for the money. that’s why nothing besides me dictates the direction of my brand. people hire me for me. not to just have any other photographer.
You ever been out in DC?
yes. i’ve been there a few times. it’s the biggest melting pot of chicks I’ve ever seen.
Your twitter is awesome. That’s not a question, just a fact.
spanks.
Colleges or clubs? Why?
depends. for me the problem is that most college girls these days are afraid of the consequences of making mistakes on camera (that will then end up on the internet and their parents will ship them home). at clubs, the girls have been through the ringer. they know that anything they do on camera they won’t really regret the next morning.
Pros and Cons of NY vs. LA…
in nyc you can hop from party to party all night which makes it much easier to find something good. la is fun if you go out with the right people. i am a ny-er. i don’t really know la. so i rely on my friends to take me out. so far, the girls i’ve met are hot and raunchy. the 2am curfew in la sucks, but that’s what hotel rooms are for, right?
How many boyfriends/brothers/dads have threatened you? Have any come after you? What happened?
i’ve had my share of boyfriends threaten me. more often they were the ones that were out doing something they shouldn’t have and didn’t want their girlfriend finding out. i’ve had a few moms ask me to pull down photos of their daughters. nothing too crazy. my site just got hacked this month. all my photos were deleted. i hear it was some kid who’s girlfriend’s boobs i photographed and posted.
Sorry your site got hacked. How does that affect you?
for some reason it didn’t bother me. i am comfortable enough with my brand to be able to take a hit and it was reassuring to see my fans and friends stand by me, while we rebuilt the site.
How do you cure a hangover?
more shots. that’s the only way.
5 things needed for a dope party are…
sluts. tequila. champagne. good music. sluts.
Are you more of an ass, titty, lip, thigh or face man. or all the above hahaha or beyond…
im def a titty man. they just photograph so well 🙂
Things you “think” you do better drunk
Alcohol, the social lubricant, bless thee for giving us the courage to make mundane tasks fun. To embarrass us endlessly. The toxic sauce which leads to uncomfortable walks of shame, credit card debt, awkward pictures on Facebook from nights spent in the DC clubs, and karaokes not soon forgotten. You’re always there to lift us up and kick us harder when we are down! But for all your short comings, you’re always the friend who asks for nothing in return.
Dancing
So you think you can dance? Nothing like a little liquid courage to get your dancing feet going! Liquor can loosen up those two left feet until your king of floor. Might regret those Facebook photos of your bump n grind the next morning but at least you had fun.
Karaoke/Guitar Hero
Much like dancing, add a few drinks and everyone is bum rushing the mic to sing their favorite rendition of “Born to be Wild”.
Truth/Advice
Ever have a really ‘deep’ conversation with someone while you are drunk? Spilling your guts about your latest one nightstand while they go on and on giving you unsolicited advice until the wee hours of the morning? It goes both ways people!
Calling/Texting/Social Media
After a few rounds, it seems perfectly normal to text your ex boyfriend, call your grandmother, and tweet sexual pictures of your night out…right?
Sex
Drunk sex is great, isn’t it? Or maybe you just think you are being sexy? Or maybe, wait did we even have sex?
Bar Games
Would any sober person think it’s fun trying to flip a quarter into a glass for a few hours, or throw a needle at a cork board?
Stupid Human Feats
Get that special toxic concoction running through your veins and suddenly embarrassing or life threatening feats seem like a good idea. Quick take my picture planking! Let’s go sky diving or jump off this cliff…. <SPLAT>
Nudity
More booze=less clothes
Forget that FUPA all of the sudden I feel like I need to show off my blubber gut to the whole club! It’s always the pasty hipster or the fat ass who get this memo…
Foreigner Fluent
Ever feel like you could barely count to 20 during your Spanish classes in middle school. Then a couple drinks deep you are fluently rattling off your monologue about how much fun you had this summer with ……
Plans and Promises
Ever run into that old friend, maybe you squealed and told each other how much you missed each other, made plans to go to the beach, and go kayaking, and start a book club and … never gonna follow through. Or those who take it to the next level entirely, get married in Vegas Britney Spears style, or with three rabid rednecks as shown below.
Shopping
Shopping is never a smart thing to do drunk. Wonder why they serve champagne in designer stores or bridal boutiques? To get you drunk and spend more money. Got the munchies? Grocery stores are no exception, someone is always going to go flying down the isle in a grocery cart and spilling over into the meat cooler.
Thievery Corporation (Live) at Fairgrounds [Sat. 09.15.12]
Thievery Corporation Concert in DC
Saturday, September 15, 2012 — Gates 1 pm
Who: Thievery Corporation, Gogol Bordello, Michael Franti & Spearhead + The Archives, The Funk Ark, Congo Sanchez, DJ sets by Thomas Blondet
Where: Fairgrounds (at Half and M Street, SE)
— next to Nationals Stadium
Metro: Navy Yard (Green Line)
Tickets: General Admission $48.50, VIP $195
— get yours here
Ages: Event is strictly 21+
Longtime DC-based favorites Thievery Corporation will be headlining their very own outdoor concert this weekend at Fairgrounds. Known for their fusion of groovy downtempo electronica and soulful, jazzy sounds, they will be joined by an all-star lineup of funky, hip, cool, worldly and eclectic artists.
The event runs all day. To keep folks happy, there will be a ton of local food trucks and drink options. For some extra comfort, splurge on a VIP ticket, which offers a sweet view that overlooks the entire venue.
Thievery Corporation has its origins at Eighteenth Street Lounge, where members Rob Garza and Eric Hilton met back in 1995. They have since together released seven studio albums, over a dozen compilations, and a slew of singles on their label, ESL Records. Together they’ve toured the world but Washington, DC, still remains home!
Official Website: thieveryatfairgrounds.com
