Stand by Her:
Shopping Soiree
Presented by: Howard University Cancer Center, Walish Gooshe and Annie's Collections Boutique
Stand by Her, is a local shopping event that shine’s light not only on breast cancer survivors but on caregivers and supporters. Walish Gooshe is taking the initiative to recognize caregivers, supporters and survivors, highlighting the importance of caregivers improving the quality of life of patients while largely increasing breast cancer survival rates. We would like for supporters to come out and stand by their loved one while sharing her story as well as enhance her clothing and beauty needs.
Stand by Her: Shopping Soiree
Wednesday, Oct 24, 2012, 06:00 PM
7610-A Georgia Avenue Northwest, Washington D.C., DC 20012
Sip, Shop & Support!
A bloggers reception will kick-off the soiree a half-hour before the event starts featuring DC area fashion bloggers and writers, led by business and woman entreprenuer blogger/traveler, Ijeoma Nwatu. During the reception bloggers will be able to meet and greet Fashion Designer, Greg Gaten Taylor of Walish Gooshe, share survivor stories from daily readers and mix n' mingle. The evening will be hosted by Girl Next Door radio host and online on-air personality of Listen Vision, Lex Boogie featuring Life as a Survivor, paintings by local DC artist: Sharnece Ward, a make-up session conducted by Sasha and Samantha of S&S Enhancements, free style consultations by A Diva State of Mind personal stylist: Keri Henderson, a cake cutting demo by The Bakers Lounge, live music performance by DJ Q, and special in-house designers featuring Dennya Clothing and Intimate Xpressions as well as jewelry designers Lola Ro, Nesy Creations and Elena Design Studio.
Stand by Her Raffle tickets start at $5
10% of the evening's proceeds will go to benefit Howard University Cancer Center
Lex Boogie
The soiree will be hosted by, Lex Boogie, an up and coming executive in the music industry. Her future is very bright as she explores her "dream job" as a online/on-air personality for WLVS-www.listenvision.com. In addition to her weekly apperence on DMVallaccsess.com and her Open Mic show "Rock the Mic Ngihts, Lex Boogie has been servicing the comminity for a long time. Find her on Twitter @lexgirlnextdoor
DJ Q
Live music performance by, DJ Q(Quentin Fletcher) a dedicated DJ that resides in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. He started his career DJing at college parties in Tennessee where he attended school. DJ Q is an open format DJ and is able to cater to nearly any crowd at any event. Find him on Twitter @DJQDMV
Ijeoma Nwatu
Bloggers reception hosted by, Ijeoma Nwatu, a blogger and traveler who writes about her professional journey, business, and woman entrepreneurship. When not writing or editing, she works as a marketing and strategy consultant for small businesses. Find her on Twitter @Lucky_IJ
Walish Gooshe
Email: jenniferwgpr@gmail.com
Website: www.walishgooshe.com
Location: 7610-A Georgia Ave NW, Washington D.C., DC 20012
Phone: 202-248-3732
Facebook: facebook.com/walishgooshe
Twitter: @walishgooshe
Annie's Collections
Location: 7608 Georgia Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC
Phone: 202-2913199