In Case You Missed It: DeaconDoesDC Launch Party A Success!

A huge thanks goes out to all who came to the DeaconDoesDC official launch event this past Friday at Tattoo Bar. More than 100 Deacon lovers stopped by throughout the course of the night, and new fans wandered in as well, lured by the promise of great door prizes and sweet happy hour specials.

Final totals aren't in yet, but we raised at least several hundred dollars for the German Shepherd Rescue Center in Northern Virginia as well, which is enough to feed and provide veterinary care for at least one of the available dogs.

Deacon would like to extend a big kiss and huge thank you to the businesses that provided door prizes, including:

• Redwood Bethesda ($75, won by Kristen Guth)
• Urbana (Dinner for two, won by Renee Sharrow)
• Urban Chic (A deluxe birthday goodie bag including gift cards, champagne, and a tee shirt, won by Melissa Fawkes)
• Sephora, donated by CityShopGirl.com ($50 gift card, won by Ali Hines)
• Alchimie Forever (their current product line, valued at more than $200, won by Nina Vladez)
• Aidah Collection (a chic shirt from their spring line, won by Hailey Robbins)
• Two Passes to District Sample Sale (courtesy of BdM Media, won by Kelly Sinclair)
• Two Passes to ARTINI (courtesy of the Corcoran Gallery of Art, won by Arthur Nelson)
• National Jean Company ($100, won by Kelly Jae Gannon)
• Avelle, the new Bag, Borrow or Steal ($100, won by Anna Stump)

We were too busy enjoying ourselves to take too many photos, but the fab team at The Scene Bisnow did snap a few, available in today's issue, (scroll to the bottom) and the rest of what we have is pasted below.

Thank you again to all who came out, and to those who issue their continued support of DeaconDoesDC. We're excited to continue bringing you more news of all that's fashion, food and fun in the District in the months to come!