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›› 2nd Annual DIVA (Divine Inspired Vivacious Aware) Night Out ©
May 15, 2010
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
The Mandarin Oriental Hotel
1330 Maryland Avenue Southwest
Washington, DC 20024
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Event Registration, Vendor and Sponsorship Payment Page
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Event Hostess
Cynne’ Simpson, News Anchor |
Event Hostess
Angel Elliott |
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Paul Wharton is a popular television personality, lifestyle trendsetter and make-over guru. Paul started his television career as the original MTV model coach on the Emmy winning series “MADE”. Paul then became an on-air makeover guru on “The Ricki Lake Show”, signed with Wilhelmina Models Creative and was featured as the energetic and insightful model coach on VH-1’s model series “The Agency”.
Paul continued to share his model making expertise as the show starter that makes models fabulous on TV Land’s original hit series “She’s Got the Look”. After years of working with models, Paul joined the cast of TV One’s “Makeover Manor” to share his fashion advice with ordinary people that overcame extraordinary circumstances. In addition to his work on “Makeover Manor”, Paul co-hosted TV One’s “DNC Live After-Party” alongside Jesse Jackson, actor Hill Harper, Michael Eric Dyson and Sheryl Underwood.
Paul has been on CNN, Fox News and “Good Morning America”. Paul hosts “Mid-Week Makeovers” on The Fox 5 Morning News and can be seen daily on WDCW-TV (CW Washington.
Paul recently launched “Hot Now DC”, a fashion and lifestyle blog. He is the head of Paul Wharton Agency, Paul Wharton Training and Development and Evolution Look Online. Paul is in the process of finishing his first two books on breaking into the creative business and how everyday people can look their model best.
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Cynné Simpson is an Emmy Award winning journalist who anchors ABC 7/WJLA-TV’s 5pm newscast on weeknights. She joined the WJLA team from Atlanta where she anchored the weekday evening news for CBS-46/WGCL-TV.
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Angel Elliott is a savvy young journalist. She started her career in politics, working in the senatorial office of Sen. John D. Rockefeller (D-WV); while freelance writing for The Examiner. Soon her career ambitions took her to BET, where she worked in the news department, quickly accelerating to producing news specials and live election coverage. She is a part of the team that produced the NAACP Image Award-winning, "The Inauguration of Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States"; and wrote and reported for the NABJ Award-nominated BET voting consciousness initiative, BET's You(th) Vote!
She currently works as a political columnist and producer for BET.com, and freelance news cast writer for several network affiliates throughout the Baltimore/Washington metro area. In 2009, she became the editor and personality of the BET.com website’s, Angel Elliott's A-List, covering the elite Washington D.C. social and political scene. She also serves as Executive Director of media relations for Live2Learn. L2L is a international non-profit charity that seeks to bring the dreams of impoverished children and young adults to fruition through free education. Angel also serves as a guest panelist for national conferences on media, politics and interactive innovation. Angel Elliott hails from Baltimore, MD.
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SPONSORS
Presenting Sponsor
($10,000)
Entourage
($5,000)
DIVA
($2,500)
Glitter
($1,000)
Princess
($500)
 
Bling
($250)
EVENT PICTURES
Photos by Shoot for Change
Visceral Photography
Kate Haus Photography
HOST COMMITTEE
Caroline Alexander
Sandee Sgarlata
Stacie Benes
Joanna Fazio
Sarah Fraser
Stephanie Johnson
Dr. Alex Naini
Cynne' Simpson
Julie Wright
Dana Johnston
Aidah Fontenot
Donna Wilkinson
Victoria Gaither
Sara McGregor
Nicole White
VENDORS
SILENT AUCTION ITEMS
- Tickets to the Sarah Show on Hot 99.5, Courtesy of Sarah Fraser
- "Let's Go" 90-day Fitness Program Program, Courtesy of Live Now Fitness
- Kura Design Purse, Courtesy of Margo Schlossberg
- Exquisite Portraits, Courtesy of Ira Peppercorn
- 1 Hour Zoom 3 teeth whitening (in office), Courtesy Dr. Alex Naini, Aesthetic Dental Spa
- 10 Hours of Virtual Assistant Services, Courtesy of Dynamic Administrative Support Services
- Nubian Heritage Gift Set, Courtesy Sundial Creations
- Wine tasting package, Courtesy Selected Winemakers
- Twosome Golf Outing at Farmington Country Club including Lunch and Drinks at the 19th Hole – Charlottesville, VA, Courtesy of Stacie Benes
- Four Hours of Event Planning Services, Courtesy of Stacie Benes
- Designer Swarovski Crystal Flipflops by Dana Nicole Designs
- Weekend Stay at the Hilton Washington Dulles Hotel with Breakfast
- 3 Private Sessions of Pilates, Courtesy of Reston Pilates Studio
- 2 gift boxes of Mary Kay Skincare, courtesy of Beth Behrmann
- 2 gift certificates for one hour massages, courtesy of Camille D'Amato, Quality Chiropractic
- Gift Basket, Courtesy of Ame Beauty Boutique
- 5 - one hour public relations/marketing consultations from Think Brown INK Communications
- 5 - half hour public relations marketing consultations from Think Brown INK Communications
- Signed Robert Duvall Poster & DVD
- 2 facials and hand treatments courtesy of Juanita Wright of Wright Touch Spa
- $100 gift certificate from Drilling Tennis & Golf shop
- Make-up and Skincare Gift Basket, Courtesy Monave
- Betseyville Bag, Courtesy of Betsey Johnson
- An Ibhana Signature silk scarf courtesy of Ibhana Creations
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60 Minute Swedish Massage courtesy of Radiance medspa, Fairfax, VA
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Signature Facial courtesy of Radiance medspa, Fairfax, VA
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Berryville Inn overnight stay with breakfast, courtesy of Janet Keithley
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Custom silk scarf, courtesy of Laura Quilty Designs
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14K Restaurant & Lounge gift certificate $100.00 dinner for two
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8407 Kitchen & Bar gift certificate for a five course dinner for two
- Bottle of Wine Featuring Maimah Karmo, Courtesy of Cleavage Creek (6 Bottles)
- Signature Massage, courtesy of Red Door Spa, Reston
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Pearl and crystal necklace from Distinctive Baubles courtesy of Patricia Perrone
- APPLE IPOD TOUCH 8GB, Courtesy of CDW
- TOMTOM ONE GPS, Courtesy of CDW
- SONY Portable DVD Player, Courtesy of CDW
- 100 - $100 websites, Courtesy of DC Web Designers.
- $100 Gift Certificate, Courtesy of Let's Dish
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Large Ditty Handbag by Jane Wayne Gear, courtesy of Roxanne Reed
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Ditty Clutch by Jane Wayne Gear, courtesy of Roxanne Reed
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Double strand freshwater pearl & sterling silver necklace by Fezelry Jewelry Designs courtesy of Christine Haynes
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Sterling silver multi-color gem and freshwater pearl necklace by Fezelry Jewelry Designs courtesy of Christine Hayne
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SHOOT FOR CHANGE FASHION PHOTOSHOOT – Courtesy of Photographer Walter Grio, Stylist Elaine Mensah, Celebrity Makeup Artist Kenyetta Greene, and Creative Director Michael Dumlao. Receive a CD of the photos, including your own LookBook.
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Overnight stay for 2 with breakfast at the Westfields Marriott, Chantilly, VA
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Necklace, Earrings and Bracelet Set, Courtesy of Korto Momolu, of Project Runway
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Ace of Cakes Gift Basket, Courtesy of Charm City Cakes/Duff Goldman “Ace of Cakes” and Lauren Albright.
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Sign Language Education Gift Pack, Courtesy of Signing Families.
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Latika Necklace, 18k Gold Vermeil with Pear Shape Rose Cut Rose Quartz Center, courtesy of Katie Diamond Jewelry
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NFL Helmet signed by Jason Whitten, Dallas Cowboys, Courtesy of NFL Players Association
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Mind Body Fitness/ Pilates in the Alley, Five Free Pilates Classes, Courtesy of, Karla Adams
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3-books signed by Discovery and Food Network Star, Marc Silverstien, 'Food Network Best of the Best'
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Ocean City, Maryland Condo for weekend (three days, two nights)
Steps away from restaurants, beach and Ocean City recreation center
- $150 Spa Gift Certificate, Courtesy of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel.
- Gift Certificate from David's Beautiful People Hair Salon of Rockville
- Eaudeluxe Limited fragrance & skincare gift basket
- Autographed Hannah Montana aka Miley Cyrus photo collage
- Autographed photo of Taylor Swift
- Two picture set of Elvis Presley in his younger days with one of his gold records
- “I love Lucy” photo collage of the TV foursome Lucy, Rick, Fred and Ethel
- 911- We Will Never Forget – photo of firefighters raising the American Flag at ground zero
- Photo of five Presidents (Barak Obama, Carter, Clinton, Bush #41, and Bush #43 before Obama’s swearing in)
- Photo of 1980 Hockey Team celebrating victory over Russia at the Olympics in Lake Placid
- Girlfriend’s Ultimate New York City Shopping Getaway from Saks Fifth Avenue Shopping Experience with a Personal Shopper, 3-Night Stay and Airfare for (2)
- Full makeover from Kim of Kim Gray Makeup (foundation application, lashes, shadow, blush and lips).
- Yankee Candle Gift Basket (Pineapple Cilantro Fragrance Candles, Electric Room Fragrance Unit, and Room Fragrance Spray).
- Cole Hahn designer handbag
- Mahogany Mink Headband, Courtesy of JS Furs
- Mahogany Mink Neck Warmer with Rosette, Courtesy of JS Furs
- Pre-portrait session consultation, sitting and photography and 11 x 14 portrait, Courtesy of Jeff Lubin Studios.
- Couture dress by Cedi Johnson Designs, Courtesy of Mr. Cedi Johnson
- 4 set maritini glasses compliments of Donna Guinn Kaufman
- 3 Autographed photos of Joe Theismann
- Autographed football by Joe Theismann
- Tickets to Bamboozle Roadshow – Merriweather Post
- Necklace and earring set – Suzanne Rubin Jewelry Designs
- Three Night Weekend stay – New York Hilton
- Monave Mineral Make-up Makeover
SWAG BAG DONORS
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Gift cards for a free dinner for two ($15 value) at any
Let's Dish! Location |
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Washington Woman Magazine
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EVENT SUPPORTERS
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