Courtney Caldwell

Fashion for Paws

2010-05-03T13:27:00.000-07:00

On April 10, 2010 the 4th annual Fashion for Paws ( F4P) Runway show took place at the Embassy of Italy raising more than $373,000 for the Washington Humane Society. The proceeds go to keeping homeless animals off the streets, and to providing a home to more than 30,000 animals a year.

F4P incorporated fashion in the nation's capital drawing VIPs, Diplomats, and animal lover alike. The Runway Show included 60 notable personalitites as models and philanthropists for the cause. I was thrilled to be apart of this great event. All the fundraising events and parties on F4P's behalf over these last few months was so worth it to make sure these little puppies to have a home and a bright future. I dedicated my campaing to my pets/best friends Sam, Larry,Curley, and Lucy.

Check out all the wonderful media clips and photos from the F4P Runway Show!

People Magazine

Washington Life Magazine TV

Washington Life Magazine

USA TODAY

Washington Life Magazine Photos

Fox News

Washington Examiner

Joseph Allen Photography

Shoot for Change Photos

USA9 Oh My Goff

Georgetown Dish

Film Magic

New York/ Washington, DC Social Diary

Wise Choice Photography

Washingtonian Magazine

Local Kicks

Revamp

Russian New Service

NFTE

2010-05-03T10:57:00.000-07:00

Wednesday, April 28th, we joined the NFTE program for its annual Dare to Dream Gala at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in DC, this year titled MIinB ( Making It in Busines)

Since 1987 NFTE, Network for Teacing Entrepreneurship, has been serving the young community in classrooms since 1992 and boasts over 22,000 local NFTE graduates in the area. It has provided entrepreneurail education to more than 280,000 youth from low-income communities in 21 states and 12 countries. The event honored entrepeneurs such as Blackboard Inc. Prez and CEO Michel Chasen, Alperner Family Foundation's President Patty Alpern, and U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. Chris Gardner, self-made millionaire, entrepreneur, and philanthropist was the keynote speaker of the event, you might recognize his name from The Pursuit of Happiness, the motion picture based on his life.

check out the write up by BISNOW

New York Social Diary

2010-01-12T22:01:00.000-08:00

New York Social Diary's Grande Dames.

Read her review here.

Miss DC USA

2010-01-08T09:30:00.000-08:00

Check out bisnow's coverage of the Miss DC USA Pageant on Nov. 29 at the JW Marriott. This was a wonderful opportunity for many young women in DC, and I am proud to say I couldn't be more happy to have placed in the top 10!

Miss DC USA Pageant

10 D.C. Socialites

2010-01-08T09:22:00.000-08:00

Check out this great article by Kiki Ryan from Politico. I am very honored to be among so many wonderful women.

Politico's Leaders Of The Pack 1/5/10

Courtney Caldwell

This 24-year-old Tennessee native decided to live in Washington after interning for Rep. Charles Boustany (R-La.) one summer. And though she’s a been here for less than a year, the Georgetown social circuit already wants to know: Is “CC” the new “KK”?

She’s certainly found a path to prominence. She has reported on the social beat for the e-newsletter Bisnow. But she doesn’t just write about charity events. She participates in them, too: She’s walked the runway for Fashion Fights Poverty and Couture for a Cure. “I may not be able to give thousands of dollars, but I can model for them,” says Caldwell, who wants to pursue a career in modeling.

Though she doesn't blog, she has become a popular name on the website LateNightShots. Most recently, commenters weighed in on her Top 10 finish at November's Miss D.C. USA pageant.

Caldwell can be spotted Thursday nights at Cafe Milano for her “weekly dinner with eight friends” and at George, a grown-up version of the fraternity-like Smith Point bar up the street.

-kiki ryan and patrick Gavin, Politico

Noche Musical Gala

2009-09-28T11:06:00.000-07:00

Last week, I attended the National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts, Noche Musical Gala held at the Corcoran Gallery. This was a great and meaningful night for so may in which many stars came out to show their support. Among them was supreme court justice Sonia Sotomayor, foundation co-founders and actors Jimmy Smits, and Esai Morales; all activists for this wonderful cause.

Check us out on Bisnow!

Blackfinn

2009-09-28T10:47:00.000-07:00

Wednesday night we went down to the VIP opening of the new fabulous restaurant Blackfinn on 16th st NW. This place was awesome- it had huge, mega-flat screens positioned at every angel in the bar/restaurant. The food was delicious, and the atmosphere was laid back. You could enjoy a nice relaxed meal here with friends or watch any sports event with a crowd- it was the perfect hybrid of class and comfort. We'll definitely be back.

Check us out on Bisnow!

Washington Life

2009-09-28T09:56:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, I had the privilege of shooting with Washington Life photographer Tony Powell in the lovely Meridan Park. Tony is one of the most professional and gracious photographers in D.C. and he can really make some magic happen through his lens. The inspiration for the first shoot was The Three Graces. . The next inspired look was "illusion" themed. A black mask was painted across the length of my face as I wore a sheer lace silhouette by Studio D-Maxsi.

View our Photoshoot here!

Fashion Fights Poverty

2009-09-28T09:46:00.001-07:00

Friday night- Fashion Fights Poverty had its 5th annual runway show- showcasing regional eco-friendly designers. The Mayflower served as the perfect venue for this years show for the hundreds of supporter who came out. The show was very dynamic in that the designers collections ranged from accessories, menswear, women's ready-to-wear, to evening wear.

Urban Chic Fall '09 Trends

2009-09-28T08:53:00.000-07:00

Fashion blogger Makeda of TheGlamazonDiaries and I got together last week for a photo shoot at Urban Chic in Georgetown to capture the emerging trends for fall '09. Makeda and I gingerly went through Urban's amazing fall collection to pick out a few looks that are a must have/ must rock- out this fall. The candidates are as follows: Lace and pale pink party dress by Alice + Olivia, Theory navy cropped pants, and Alice + Olivia Wool coat and rhinestone necklace.

Aidah Collection Runway Show

2009-06-08T14:01:00.000-07:00

Wednesday May 27, designer Aidah's Fontenot premeired her 1st annual "First Fete" Runway show at L2 in Cady's Alley.

Check out the Photo Gallery from the show here! Enjoy!

Spring Trends

2009-06-01T13:00:00.000-07:00

Modeling "Spring Trends" for WUSA9. Check out the live feed.

Couture for a Cure

2009-06-01T12:10:00.000-07:00

Modeling for Couture for a Cure at Grand Peacock Cafe. Watch the Video here!

The Glamazon Diaries

2009-06-01T12:04:00.000-07:00

Me in Nina Ricci Jackie O' Vintage glasses, Loves 'em!

Ed Hardy Runway Show- America's Polo Cup

2009-06-01T10:13:00.000-07:00

The event was one not to be missed. The Ed Hardy Runway Show at America's Polo Cup was the main attraction friday night.

Gina Velasco Fashion Show

2009-04-29T14:45:00.000-07:00

If you weren't able to make it out to the Mexican Cultural Institute Thursday evening- you missed a good time. The venue itself is a beautiful and historical landmark. The event started by premeiring some award- winning French and Mexican short films. Fine Mexican cusine and spirits were provided by top chefs and mixologists from the D.C. area. To top the night off, New York based designer Gina Velasco wowed the guests during her runway show premeiring her Fall-Winter '09 line.

The turnout was evident of just how popular this charitable event is. A complete gallery of this event is viewable athttp://www.planetechic.com/

Watch the Video HERE!