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 Crishana Loritsch is a licensed property manager by day and a budding fashionista 24/7. A fourth generation native Washingtonian, she loves all things DC and credits her upbringing with making her into what she feels is a classic 21st century Renaissance woman. Her love of the arts, music, fashion and all things girly began at an early age. Family legend has it that she only agreed to walk at the age of 22 months after her uncle promised to buy her a new dress. She walked the very next day and will walk a mile gladly to find the latest beauty and fashion must haves at a fantastic price. Her fondest memories growing up involve shopping with her Mom at Woodward and Lothrop (Woodies to us DC natives) and visiting every museum and art gallery that her legs and her Metro card could carry her. A few of her favorite DC destinations are The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, The National Zoo, and The Phillips Collection. Living in the DC area and being in the property management field can be stressful, so Crishana is always on the lookout to take advantage of every opportunity to invest in her sanity, whether it's taking in a concert, seeing a ballet, or getting a massage and facial. Crishana also makes sure to give back to her industry and local community. She co-chairs the Outreach Committee of the Washington Metropolitan Chapter of Community Association Institute (WMCCAI) and also serves on its Editorial Committee as one of its featured writers of their publication, Quorum magazine. She was honored as the WMCCAI 2011 Volunteer of the Year as well as being named one of its 2011 Rising Stars. Additionally, she participates in 5K/10K races all over the Washington DC metro area which benefit such charitable organizations at Ringing In Hope, Habitat for Humanity Loudoun County, Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department, and The American Red Cross. If you have a Washington, DC charity or cultural event, restaurant, boutique, spa, or salon you would like covered on Miss A, please contact Crishana at crissyl@d-haven.org.  |
 
(Photo Credit: dewdropdc.com) SNOBSWAP and Dewdrop join forces to host Swap in the City, a charity swap party and fashion show on May 9, 2013 at 1776. Washingtonian fashionistas are invited to swap and shop designer fashions and accessories to help put an end to domestic violence and its devastating effects on women [...] 
Whether you are a true football fanatic with a head full of statistics to rival that of John Madden or you choose your favorite team based upon the colors of the uniform, chances are you will be watching the Super Bowl on Sunday. Who can pass up a day where it is mandatory to hang out in an oversized shirt with someone else’s name emblazoned on the back, comfortable stretchy pants, and where it’s perfectly acceptable to feast on copious amounts of game day fare? Wings anyone? [...] 
The 35th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace & Freedom Walk takes place on Saturday, January 19, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in Southeast Washington, D.C. Officially endorsed by the Presidential Inaugural Committee, this event honors the life and legacy of Dr. King with a Peace Walk in our community and a Freedom Walk across the newly named Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge. [...] 
Jamie Drake, FASID, IIDA, founder of New York-based Drake Design Associates, will be featured as part of the National Building Museum’s Spotlight on Design series. Mr. Drake will discuss his style and design aesthetic which is characterized by his exhilarating use of color, coupled with his penchant for glamour and an eye for detail in projects including the Kips Bay Show House as well as private residences. [...] 
The best competitive dancers from all over the east coast will converge on the D.C. area to rally support, raise money and collect clothing for the victims ravaged by Hurricane Sandy. The dance battle takes place at the newly opened Seize the Dance Gym in Capital Heights, Md. on Saturday, December 15 at 4 [...] 
Dreamgirls MC. (Photo Credit: Christopher Mueller) I have to admit something I am not very proud of. When I first learned that the Signature Theatre was doing a production of Dreamgirls, my first thought was, “that’s a bold move. What can they do to make such a beloved and well known show fresh [...] 
Brian and Jenn Arezzo (Photo Credit: C. Loritsch) The Barns at Wolf Trap were transformed into the “Wildest Party in the West” last Saturday night as Club 66, Wolf Trap’s young professional society, held its second annual ROCKtoberFete fundraiser in support of Wolf Trap Foundation’s Education Programs. Club 66 members and their guests [...] 
Maimah Karmo, left, CEO, Tigerlily Foundation and Dr. Grace Keenan, The Medical Spa at Nova (Photo Credit: Teri Moy Photography) The Medical Spa at Nova and WD Designs Awareness Jewelry announced its third annual breast cancer awareness event at The Medical Spa at Nova was a huge success, boasting increases in both attendance [...] 
Marte Coleman, left and Nina Snow, Co-Chairs, Key To The Cure (Photo Credit: Suburban Hospital) Saks Fifth Avenue Chevy Chase will host a kick-off event for its 2012 Key To The Cure campaign with an evening of shopping, entertainment, cuisine from local restaurants, specialty cocktails and the Key to the Treasure Raffle to [...] 
The Dandelion Patch will donate 20 percent of all in-store purchases at its National Harbor location on Thursday, September 21, from 6-8 p.m. to the Tigerlily Foundation. The Tigerlily Foundation’s mission is to support, empower, educate and provide breast cancer services to young adult women. Dandelion Patch National Harbor (Photo Credit: thedandelionpatch.com) Be [...] |
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