A Diva State of Mind

Calling all bloggers, fashion designers, stylists, makeup artists, media and fashionistas!  Façon Magazine invites you to join them for their monthly Fashion & Style Happy Hour. This month’s happy hour is the Holiday Glam Edition on Wednesday, December 18th at Avery’s on H Street. Enjoy happy hour specials and network with industry professionals.

The happy hour is FREE to attend. RSVP at http://faconmagazine.eventbrite.com

The Womanly Curve Magazine invites you to join them for Lipstick Lounge: Socializing With Style & Grace.  This girl’s night out event will be hosted by Schuntel of the blog Ms. Style and Grace. Attendees will have a chance to mix and mingle with others while enjoying complimentary cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a fashion presentation.

Date: Thursday, July 11, 2013

Time: 6-10pm

Location: PLUSH Lounge 3617 12th Street NE Washington, DC

Tickets: $10 RSVP HERE

Summer officially begins this Friday! If you’re looking to end your work week at a happy hour like most DC folks do, check out the Jump into Summer Happy Hour  on Friday, June 21st at Puro Cafe. The event is hosted by DC Lady Bloggers Dana J of skinnygirlsliketoeattoo.com, Tamika Wilkins of mydesignersdreams.blogspot.com and Sarea-Flo of sareais.blogspot.com.

Guest will enjoy happy hour food and drinks specials while socializing with other DC creatives!

RSVP at http://jumpintosummerdc.eventbrite.com/

On Thursday, May 16, 2013, mila & fire will kick off a series of events with the launch of their contemporary summer collection & look book at retail therapy.  The event series will focus on the indie shopping experience, styling consultations and networking to build and grow local brands.

Along with happy hour specials and music by The Beard & The Fro, Kimee Brown of Neon V Magazine will provide a styling presentation and consultation incorporating mila & fire’s new summer collection.

Please check out this event and make sure you visit the Endless Touch vending table for the latest natural hair and body oils, body butter, lip balms and body scrubs (shameless plug for my friend’s company, I know)!

FREE ADMISSION!

On Wednesday, October 10, 2012 from 5-11pm, join The DDM Group and La Fortezza DC as they host PUSH Wednesdays Happy Hour at Fujimar Restaurant.  Fujimar is located on the second floor of Lima Restaurant & Lounge (1401 K Street NW).  Nominated as the “’Best Sushi in DC”, Fujimar features a modern layout with multiple HDTV displays, stainless steel accents at the bar, comfortable lush white leather couches coupled with stone-top tables, sleek chairs and hardwood floors creating a relaxing atmosphere.

The DDM Group and La Fortezza DC created this happy hour experience for DC professionals to have fun, mingle, network and decompress after a long day of working 9 to 5.  They hope the happy hour will also serve as a weekly home for fundraisers (both charitable and corporate), birthdays, special events and a watering hole for the city’s political and legal professionals.

Although not required, all attendees are encouraged to register for special events, news and information by visiting www.theddmgroup.net and selecting PUSH Wednesday Happy Hour from the drop-down menu or email [email protected].

You all know I love a good happy hour so I can’t wait to check this one out!

As you probably know by now based on the type of events I post on the blog, I love doing what I can to give back to the community!  You don’t have to have much to be able to make an impact!

Next Wednesday, I’m teaming up with Fashion Empowering Women (FEW) to raise money and collect school supplies for their Build A Backpack Drive. The goal of the drive is to provide 600 backpacks full of supplies to kids living in DC for the new school year.    By making a minimum $5 donation and/or bringing school supplies, you’ll have two extra hours to enjoy Vinoteca’s happy hour specials, 5-9pm.

I hope you are able to attend! This is a great opportunity to give back to the community, enjoy happy hour with friends and network with new people!  If you are unable to attend, but are interested in making a donation, please visit http://buildabackpack.eventbrite.com.

Join the women of the Board of Professional Black Females, Inc (BPBF) for their Networking Happy Hour to kick off our Taking Care of H.E.R. Event on Friday, August 10 on the rooftop of  Eden Lounge from 7-9pm.  This networking happy hour is for both ladies and gentlemen of the DC area. Be sure to bring plenty of business cards! $5 in advance, $10 at the door.  Purchase tickets www.thebpbf.memberlodge.org

Ladies, enjoy the women’s seminar on Saturday, August 11th at Greenbelt Auditorium from 10:30-2pm hosted by a dynamic panel of speakers. Discussions will cover a number of topics including health and nutrition, financial and physical fitness, healthy relationships and their impact on the mind and body. Lunch will be served. This event is strictly for the ladies. $10 includes the cost of lunch. Register online www.thebpbf.memberlodge.org

Receive $5 off either event with school supplies donation at the door.  For more information about BPBF, visit http://www.thebpbf.com/

Known for its late night parties, Recess Lounge has added a Tapas Lounge to offer patrons a happy hour and dining experience throughout the week.  Owners Brandon Howard and Fisayo Esconsay partnered with Chef Will Vivas to create a full tapas menu based on Vivas’ Venezuelan roots. Diners can expect menu items like tapas Lamb con Romero, Hongos Conservados (Aged Roasted Mushrooms), and Rolled Spongecake with Nutella.

The restaurant and lounge features 49 seats in the dining area and 10 bar stools for casual eating. Hours for the Tapas Lounge are Tuesday through Saturday 4:30-10pm, with Happy Hour specials from 4:30-6:30. Normal lounge late hours remain Tuesday 10pm to 2am and Friday- Saturday 10pm to 3am.

This Wednesday, July 11th, Recess is hosting a special friends and family opening of Recess Tapas Lounge. Beginning at 4:30pm, attendees will enjoy speciality drinks including The Summer Splash, X-Tini, Swedish Cosmo, Watermelon Martini, June Bug, Raspberry Blossom Black Snapper & Laguna Azul all for $5. In addition, happy hour small plates menu including Calamari Frito, Gambas al Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp), Croquetas de Bacalao (Cod Fish Croquettes) and Fresh Pei Mussels will be available for $5.

Following happy hour, the full dinner menu will be on display with light music by a guest DJ.  There is no cover for the post happy hour event, however please call to reserve a table after 6:30pm.   For reservations or additional information please visit www.recessdc.com or call 202-637-7667.

You all know I love going to happy hours so I may have to check this one out!

A Diva State of Mind is sponsoring the The BlaqOut Show’s live broadcast from Bar 7 on Wednesday, February 8, 2012.  The BlaqOut Show is one of the most popular shows on the online radio station, Elite DC Radio.

Happy Hour is from 5-7 pm and features great specials: $4 drinks, $3 Heinekens and $25 all you can drink wine along with a “Find Your Match” interactive game for all the singles! The BlaqOut Show will aire live from 7-9 pm.

I hope you will join me at Bar 7 on Wednesday!!

DC fashion blogger Krystin of Be Loud Be You is hosting her first holiday happy hour!  The purpose of the event? To bring together DC fashionistas and tastemakers for a night of food, drinks and networking.  I mean, it is DC; we don’t ever need a reason to attend a happy hour!

Krystin has only been blogging for a couple of months, but she is already making an impact on DC fashion. I’m very proud all of her success and can’t wait to attend her event. I hope to see you there!!!

Date: Monday, December 5, 2011

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Location: Bar Code (101 17th Street NW Washington, DC)

Specials: 1/2 on all beer, wine, rail drinks; happy hour food specials

Holiday attire is suggested but not required.