Shop & Give in Style: Snobswap's Got Mary Amons & Lynda Erkiletian's Closets TODAY!

We're all very proud of our DC Housewives. Personally, they're the most relatable (though perhaps that's part of why they only did one season) of all the cities. I also covet their style the most. At last Friday's The Front Row fashion show, I drooled over every. single. dress they wore. From Cat's filmy, 20s-inspired cream number to Stacey's bright pink-orange dress to Mary's ecru, dramatic sleeves and Lynda's flirty blue and white shirtdress, I would wear all of them.

Picture via Revamp.com

So when Elise & Emiliy of SNOBSWAP announced that they've talked Lynda and Mary into opening up their closets in the name of charity? Hel-LO! It's ONE DAY ONLY (yes, this is all-caps worthy).

Given that H, the first time he saw Mary at a BrandLinkDC event (District Sample Sale, perhaps? Or maybe the Suited for Change reception 6 years ago? Who knows.), fell head over heels with her 60s retro white shift and white gogo boots (he's a sucker for a tall, strong woman), I'm currently pouring through the pieces in their charity collection. Maybe, just maybe, those boots are there. If not, I'll take this to-die-for architectural piece from Lela Rose, and hope that my sessions with TrainerJen get me to a size 6 one day soon. Realistic? Probably not for body or wallet, but a girl can dream.

Picture via SNOBSWAP.com

From Elise & Emily: Proceeds will benefit local Labels for Love charity, which is raising money for Cancer Schmancer and Girl Power 2 Cure. All of their clothes and accessories are up for cash offers so don't be shy and make an offer!

Cancer Schmancer's mission is to save lives from cancer by early education, prevention, and detection, which is led by Fran Drescher, The Nanny. Girl Power 2 Cure is dedicated to raising awareness and funds for treatments and a cure for Rett Syndrome, a devastating neurological disorder that almost exclusively affects girls.

Shop in Style: Give a Little, Get a Little

and jump on the fashion bandwagon at the same time.

Ports 1961 has been getting tons of blog and "regular" press - and for good reason. There's a certain retrp aesthetic - one that everyone from Ann to J. Crew is copying (and J. Crew is doing a right good job of it, mind you - see Ms. Spinach's take on their spring collection) - but that's distinctly modern.

To get a glimpse of drool-worthy dresses, like the portrait-collared dress shown here, hit Sangaree's Spring Fashion Fete...

What: Fashion Show, cocktails, and hors d'oeuvres - always a lovely combination - and portions of proceeds going to Suited for Change (a favorite charity of mine). Ports 1961 & Alvin Valley spring 2008 collections.

Where: Sangaree - 3288 M Street NW

When: Thursday, 7 February, 6-9pm, show starts at 7.

Please be kind to the hosts and RSVP at 202.333.4690 or info@sangareeboutique.com.