Shop in Style: Sangaree Designer Sale

Grandma gave you Christmas money. And fortunately, Aunt Libby opted for the check instead of the gift card to Toys R Us (she's finally realized you're older than 10). What to do, what to do? Deposit it in your savings account for a rainy day? No, that would be too Grown Up. Instead, hit Sangaree, one of the newest arrivals on the DC Designer Boutique scene.


What: Sangaree Designer Sale

When: January 3-31, 2008

Why: Up to 65% on the entire fall and winter collections of exclusive international designer apparel and accessories, including this fabulous Benedikte Utzon winter coat. Other designers include Derercuny, Dilbar, Lisa Ho, Louis Verdad and Palmer-Jones. Plus, statement accessories by Sissy Yates Designs, Ben-Amun, Matt & Nat, Elisa Atheniense and on and on...


Not to mention a Free Gift with Purchase: Receive an exclusive Sangaree candle Free with any purchase of $300 or more.



Where: 3288 M Street, NW

Give in Style: Sangaree Observes Breast Cancer Awareness Month

One of D.C.'s newest boutiques, Sangaree's honoring those fighting breast cancer at their Fall Soirée this Thursday, 4 October. An "alternative to the ordinary" (and we're all fans of that, aren't we?), the lovely ladies at Sangaree will be donating a portion of the evening's profits (and a portion of profits from all of October) to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

What: Sangaree's Fall Soirée - fashion show, cocktails, and nibbles
Where: 3288 M Street, NW
When: 4 October, 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m

The scoop on the shop? High-end, exclusive, and very carefully selected pieces from a handful of designers. Benedikte Utzon's (Denmark) quietly architectural, mildly luxurious line, Lisa Ho's Australian collection inspired by vintage textiles, Palmer-Jones' (UK) feminine satins, Kyrgystan's DILBAR, headed by Dilbar Ashimbaeva (and noted as an UNESCO woman in culture), Derercuny's (Italy) careful silouhettes, and Louis Verdad's (L.A.) sexy retro.

As always, who can beat shopping while donating? Like the last few events, just might be worth blowing a paycheck (not that I'm advocating anyone's deficit spending, but I'm just saying...)