HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY and CELEBRITY DOPPELGANGER!!!

HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!

Win a brand new vintage overcoat or a warm and  fabulous trendy hat valued at $450 just in time for the holidays. DC ON HEELS and Top Rank Vintage fashion are teaming up for a spectacular HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY. Command your style in these fashion forward  pieces with TOP RANK VINTAGE.

Two of our lucky fans (one male and one female) will win these elegant and stylish vintage overcoat's (pictured above) just in time for Christmas! All you have to do is Facebook or E-mail  us your favorite sweet or savory holiday recipe. But you MUST be a fan to win!  Yes it's that simple. The most delicious sounding recipe wins! And DC ON HEELS will be whipping it up for the holiday's.

Give these gorgeous coats as a gift or rock it out yourself through the winter season. But whatever you do enter to win this spectacular holiday giveaway.  (You must be a fan to enter.) I feel like Oprah just giving things away...look under your seat right now j/k. OK there are no car keys or anything like that but this is a fun contest and the winners will be announced this month on Wednesday the 22nd.

And if you want to win this Top Rank Vintage hat (We are giving away two hats) then Facebook or E-mail us your favorite winter cocktail recipe (you must be a fan) and you will automatically  be entered to win! Most delicious cocktail wins! I can't wait to taste test all the recipes that come in.  It's a tough job but someone has to do it. Good luck may the best man and woman win!

ABOUT TOP RANK:

Top Rank started out by Mohamed Numan and Yvette Chaupis with basic principles in mind right out from its conception; authenticity, quality, style, distinctiveness and price.  Top Rank  has grown into a vision, a vision to bring authentic European military style vintage clothing that cannot be sought after at the best retailers in the country. Top Rank wanted to do this, as it saw a major trend in the industry to emulate military style fashion and wanted to find the source of this trend. As a result, Top Rank saw the vision, to not only bring authentic vintage pieces, sometimes over 40- years -old, but to bring it at a price that many could afford who would not have been able to had they gone to a Nordstrom or Macy's. In most cases the most expensive wool coats  may cost $500 or $600 dollars at minimum at retail stores, while they are below $200 here at Top Rank. Top Rank's official launch has yet to be announced but the fashion statement has already attracted artists for sponsorship and crowds at eastern market here in the capital with the website launching within a few days @www.toprankvintage.com. 

CELEBRITY DOPPELGANGER

Guess what time it is?.... It's time for Celebrity Doppelganger. This week's doppelganger is DC ON HEELS fan Chelsea Taylore. This raven-haired beauty has a blend of looks ranging from Madonna (her number 1 look-alike,) to  actress Leelee Sobeiski (remember her from that thriller movie the Glass House?!) And coming in at 78% is Taylore's most glamorous celeb-look alike--the one the only Elizabeth Taylor. That's fitting considering they have the same last name minus the letter E. What did you think about this weeks celeb dopp? Was it spot on or what?

Want to be our next pick for Celebrity Doppelganger? Then send us a message on Facebook or e-mail us  and will feature you as our next look-alike!

That's all from DC ON HEELS "Bringing you the best in food, fashion and fun in the metro area."

   Besos xoxoxo Vanessa

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Top Ten Top Models, Housewives Party, and DC Celebrtiy Doppelganger!

AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL DC TRYOUTS: DOWN TO THE TOP TEN!!!!

It's down to the wire. DC auditions for ANTM Cycle 16 has narrowed it down to 10 wannabe hopefuls. Cast your vote NOW only on DC50tv.com home of the CW. Who do you think has what it takes to make it through out of this bunch? I'm loving fresh faced beauty #3, but that's just my opinion. Overall, what do you think of this group? Do you know somebody who has what it takes to sashay there way on the catwalk and get in front of Tyra and company as America's Next Top model???

And speaking of fierce-- tomorrow DC Houswives will be dishing out the drama on screen and maybe even off ?!!!

DC on HEELS has learned that there's a plethora of parties between the housewives. According to an article by Emily Miller of humanevents.com the Salahi's will be hosting a separate after-party following the exclusive premiere hosted by Bravo and Half Yard productions (being held at the Madison Hotel.) The screening party is for close friends of the housewives (who will all be in attendance) and media will be limited. Then after that, the Salahi's will be hosting their own party at EFN lounge, while the other four housewives Amons, Erkiletian, Ommanney and Turner are hosting their after-party event with Washington Life Magazine at Buddha Bar.

Either way and either party you attend... the DC Houswives will be sure to entertain. All drama aside it's just suppose to be fun lighthearted entertainment for your viewing pleasure. Nobody is saving lives here, so let's all just watch the show, attend the parties and ENJOY it! It is ENTERTAINMENT after all.

DC DOPPELGANGER: CELEBRITY LOOK- ALIKE

Coming in at the number one spot with 96% is the bootylicious and talented triple threat Mrs. Beyonce Knowles or is it Beyonce Z? Either way that's what the face recognition ran for the lovely Oh My Goff.

Runner-ups include fellow news reporter and journalist Katie Couric, actress Kate Bosworth, and my personal favorite Doritoes spokes gal and former Miss USA Ali Landry! Hey I wish my doppelganger would put me with a former Miss USA! Ok what are your thoughts? Was the face recognition spot on or what? I can def. see a blend of Landry and Couric with a dash of Bosworth and Knowles.

Want to be our next Doppelganger pick? Then e-mail us at dconheels@gmail.com or send us a message on Facebook!

Check out past DC Doppelganger's:

James Cornwell

Sara Sepphard

Willie Waffle

Cassie Ward

Vanessa xoxoxo

Get that summer glow, Jersey'd out, and Celebrity Doppelganger

SUMMER GLOW GET THE LOOK: LUMINESS AIRBRUSH

So for the past few days I have been holed up in my apt. with a nasty cold. So what do you do when your sneezing non-stop, body aches, and you can't move? NOTHING. You watch TV and sit on the couch. So that's exactly what I've been doing. Unfortunately the NyQuil hadn't quite kicked in so I was flipping through the million infomercials on every single channel late night style. I did come across this gem of an infomercial though for Luminess Air brush makeup kit. I haven't bought it YET and wanted to speak with a professional makeup artist that I know-- if this is really the way to go. It makes sense that airbrushing would give you that perfect dewey natural glow.

Now, here is a little info about Luminess Air. It's an airbrush set that Hollywood makeup artists use on many celebriteis and actors and actresses. It comes with a single easy to use airbrush, and four colors of your chosen shade to place into the airbrush. You can get a 30 day trial for $29.99 but then after that you can pay anywher from $200 and up depending on which package you sign up for.

Real person shown before using Luminess airbrush

Real person shown after using Luminess

And by real I mean just your everyday Joe or Jane. No celebrities, no divas, just everyday people like you and me.

Still not convinced ? Here is a video-I think I'm going to give it a go.

And while you're getting a natural airbrushed look for your face mine as well give your body that perfect tan as well. But say no to tanning beds!! Instead pop into Glow tanning salon (located in Georgetown, between N and O ) for that perfect SPRAY tan. It will give you that natural sun-kissed look with out going overboard so you won't look like Snookie.

And speaking of well tanned people from Jersey, is it me or is it out of control how many "Jersey" shows there are out there right now. The magic first started with the kids from Jersey Shore on MTV.

Then the Style network got into the guido action with Jerseylicious

Bravo has had the Real Housewives of Jersey flipping tables for a few seasons

And now I see ads everwhere on the Oxygen network for Jersey Couture

I am offiically Jersey'd out. Enough already. Kapeesh?

CELEBRITY DOPPELGANGER:

Ok it's that time again for a DC ON HEELS fan to be chosen as our celebrity look alike and this weeks pick is Jacyln Barton. Who is this hottie a dead ringer for? How do you think the face recognition did?

Signing off the blogosphere Vanessa xoxoxoxo

Newsbabes, Buddah Bar, Celebrity Doppelganger

"NEWSBABES" BASH FOR BREAST CANCER:

Join Markette and I tonight at The Ritz Carlton in Georgetown, as we talk to all the "Newsbabes" including our fave babe Angie Goff, to show support for the Susan G. Komen For the Cure. This event helps to bring awareness in friends, colleagues, viewers, and family about the importance of early detection. Last year's bash raised over $4,000 for breast cancer research and awareness initiatives. Don't miss out. Let's do everything we can to fight this battle! Thanks to all of our favorite news babes for making this event possible, raising the funds, and spreading the word, oh and updating us on the traffic, weather, and news!

Last year's babes at the first annual bash

BUDDAH BAR IN WASHINGTON DC:

The trendy Asian-inspired, Paris based international restaurant/nightlife sensation is slated to open the second week of May in the Convention Center/Capitol Hill corridor (455 Mass Ave.) If its anything like the one if Paris (which I went last year and loved every second of it) then Washington, D.C. is in for a real treat! The culmination of the scene, the food, and the music will make it one of the most popular hot spots to hit up. For M and I it only means one thing--eating!! Can't wait to give you the review and try out all the food and check out the scene. Stay tuned.

CELEBRITY DOPPELGANGER:

This week our celeb look alike is Sara "Heff" Sepphard from Reston, Virginia. Sara the Persian beauty, came in at 90% with her #1 celeb-- Ameesha Patel ( I had to look up who that was) She is an actress who stars in Bollywood films. Other celebs Paz, Vega (loved her in Spanglish) and Alyssa Milano. Who knew? So what do you think? How did the race recognition technology do?

Signing off the blogosphere--Vanessa xoxoxo

Cinco de Mayo and Mexican Martinis, Nat's Park food tasting, and Celebrity Deoppelganger

HAPPY CINCO DE MAYO: BUT WHAT DOES THAT REALLY MEAN?

Well let's be honest, for most of us it means consuming copious amounts of Coronas, and margaritas (with salt, extra lime) and trying to leave work a little early so we can head over to our favorite mexican restaurant. Which hey, if you love tequila and tacos like me, this may just be one of your favorite days of the year. But the real reason we celebrate Cinco de Mayo or the 5th of May (if you couldn't figure that out then you need to seriously brush up on your Spanish) is to commemorates the Mexican army's unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Contrary to what most people think, it is NOT Mexico's Independence Day. While Cinco de Mayo has limited significance nationwide in Mexico, the date is observed in the United States and other locations around the world as a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride. And to show my mexican pride (Ok I'm not mexican, but I lived there for three years, so that counts) I leave you with the best recipe you will ever have for a Mexican Martini. Follow closely and enjoy!

• 2 oz. Tequila – Use a good silver tequila. (I prefer aged tequilas too for an oakier taste so you can use a reposado or anejo tequila as well)
• 1 1/2 oz. Cointreau or Grand Marnier.
• 2 oz. Lime Juice. Don’t use a mix for this drink. Sweet and Sour will ruin it.
• 1 oz. Orange Juice.
• 1 splash Sprite
• 1 splash olive juice – or more to taste.
• Jalapeno stuffed olives!

How To Make It: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake it and strain it into a BIG cocktail glass with a salted rim. Spear a few jalapeno stuffed olives and garnish the drink. Serve it up.This is a really delicious drink that packs quite a punch. You can experiment until you get what you feel is the right blend of flavors. Certain people I know like it with a LOT of olive juice. That variation of the drink we call the Dirty Mexican. But use these guidelines when experimenting:

• Use good tequila
• NEVER use sweet and sour
• Jalapeno stuffed olives really pimp the drink out.
• Glass: Big Cocktail glass

UPCOMING OR UP AND COMING: NATS PARK FOOD TASTING

Markette and I are headed to Nats Park to meet with executive chef Terry Louzon and taste test all the different foods. Yum so excited!! Tweet or Facebook us your questions!

CELEBRITY DOPPELGANGER: KELLY ANN COLLINS

Did you drink too many mexican martinis? Well whether or not you did you still may confuse Kelly Ann with her #1 celebrity look-alike coming in at a strong 90% Amanda Peet Close behind with 80% range across the board are celebs -- Michelle Rodriguez, Denise Richards, Kristanna Loken, Fernanda Tavarez, and Katherine Heigl to name a few. So what do you think how dead on was the face recognition this week?

Celebrity Doppelganger, Speedos, and Gazpacho

CELEBRITY DOPPELGANGER:

This week's celeb look-alike is Cassie Ward from Washington, D.C. Cassie says that people tell her all the time that she looks like Sarah Jessica Parker. Looks like the face recognition this week was right on!

FOOD LOVER'S DELIGHT: RECIPE FOR GAZPACHO:

Spring is here and around the corner-- summer will be a knockin' --which means one thing for the ladies--BIKINIS!!! And for the guys board shorts and some serious abs to impress the ladies. NO Speedos under any circumstances are allowed. I repeat NO SPEEDOS EVER. I don't care if you look like:

THIS GUY

OR THIS GUY

It's simply NOT o.k. Sorry for the visual but it reiterates my point. Ok back to the recipe. A yummy delicious Rustic Gazpacho. Soups are light and healthy and not just for winter.

RUSTIC GAZPACHO

INGREDIENTS

1. 6 ripe tomatoes, cut into chunks
2. 1/2 large cucumber--peeled, halved, seeded and cut into chunks
3. 1 green bell pepper, cut into chunks
4. 2 garlic cloves, smashed
5. 1 cup water
6. 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
7. 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
8. Salt
9. Hot sauce, for serving

DIRECTIONS

1. In a blender or food processor, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, garlic, water, oil and vinegar and process until coarsely pureed. Season with salt and refrigerate until chilled. Serve with hot sauce.

MAKE AHEAD

The gazpacho can be refrigerated overnight.

MY YOUTUBE VIDEO OF THE WEEK:

Hope you enjoyed that! What a cutey pie!!!

--Vanessa xoxoxo