Washington Life’s November fashion shoot was front and center at the Shakespeare Theatre.

By Megan Buerger and Alison McLaughlin

We went behind the scenes at WL’s November fashion shoot at the Shakespeare Theatre’s Sidney Harman Hall to get the real scoop on what happens backstage – from hair and makeup to setting up the shot. Check it out below!

Photography Gary Landsman
Style Cathy Phillips
Shot on location at Sidney Harman Hall, the Shakespeare Theatre
Makeup Dyan Zurick Smith, PR @ Partners
Hair Francesca Mastri, Pr @ Partners
Shoot assistants Megan Buerger, Celine iLang-iLang, Alison McLaughlin, and Kristen Vogel
Models t.h.e. Artist Agency

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Pump up the drama this fall with a chic and trendy look that will make you the center of attention.

on Skyler: BB dakota woven boyfriend blazer ($98), Glam high-waisted skirt ($52), houSe oF harLow Aztec leather bangles in black and red ($68 each), and theory printed top ($198); South Moon Under, 2700 Clarendon Blvd. #R440, Arlington, Va., 703-807-4083, www.southmoonunder.com. oLSen hauS “Balance” shoe ($205) and SaSSanoVa zipper flower necklace ($52); Sassanova, 7134 Bethesda Lane, Bethesda, Md., 301-654- 7403, www.sassanova.com. danieLLe niCoLe LindSay clutch in red ($295); Bloomingdale’s, 5300 Western Ave., Chevy Chase, Md., 240-744-3700, www.bloomingdales.com. on STeFAn: rVCa Leo romero signature grey denim pants ($75) and kevin “Spanky” Doc Morrow vest ($69), SCotCh and Soda micro-print button-down shirt ($89); South Moon Under, 2700 Clarendon Blvd. #R440, Arlington, Va., 703-807-4083, www. southmoonunder.com. BoSS By hugo BoSS Sheldon sneakers ($125); Bloomingdale’s, 5300 Western Ave., Chevy Chase, Md., 240-744-3700, www.bloomingdales.com.

Photography Gary Landsman
Style Cathy Phillips
Shot on location at Sidney Harman Hall, the Shakespeare Theatre
Makeup Dyan Zurick Smith, PR @ Partners
Hair Francesca Mastri, Pr @ Partners
Shoot assistants Megan Buerger, Celine iLang-iLang, Alison McLaughlin, and Kristen Vogel
Models t.h.e. Artist Agency

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From left: Kerry Troup, gala co-chair Annual Taste of the Stars Gala; Joseph E. Robert III, gala chair Fight Night; Don Peebles, gala co-chair 2009 Dare to Dream; Simone-Marie L. Meeks, gala co-chair Ambassadors Ball; Joe Solmonese, President Human Rights Campaign; Barbara Merola, gala co-chair Corcoran 1869 Society Fall Fête; Tiffany Gates, gala chair The Choral Arts Society Holiday Concert and Gala; Jimmy Smits, gala co-chair Noche de Gala; Nina Pillsbury, gala chair Sibley Hospital Gala; Ann Walker Marchant, gala chair The Washington Ballet Spring Gala.

Photographs by Clay Blackmore
Styling: James Cornwell, PR @ Partners
Makeup: Myken Garcia & Francesca Mastri, PR @ Partners
Hair: Alicia Renee Jones & Dyan Zurich Smith, PR @ Partners
Photographed at the Mandarin Oriental, Washington, D.C.

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Photography Gary Landsman
Style James Cornwell, PR at Partners
Model Kathy Leutner, Click Model Management
Shot on location at Highland Park Apartments, www.HighlandParkDC.com
Makeup Francesca Mastri, PR at Partners; Hair Dyan Zurick Smith, PR at Partners; Manicurist Bernie-Clark
Shoot Assistants: Alex Landsman, Ali McLaughlin, and Cathy Phillips

Tory Burch Jeanne white cardigan ($225), ROZAE by Rozae Nichols floral dress ($398), and French Connection red belt ($68); CUSP Georgetown, 3030 M St. NW, 202-625-0893, www.cusp.com. Lauren Merkin clutch ($200) and coral filigree cuff ($38); Sassanova, 1641 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 202-471-4400, www.sassanova.com. Gucci high heel platform T-strap sandal with buckles in gunmetal leather ($1,295); Gucci, 8075 Leesburg Pike #140, Vienna, Va., 703-506-6804, www.gucci.com. TKO orange watch ($125); South Moon Under, 10247 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda, Md., 301-564-0995, www.southmoonunder.com. Adeler Jewelers turquoise and handmade 18kt yellow gold bead necklace ($1,490), 18kt earrings featuring cultured white Akoya pearls and turquoise ($2,876), and 19kt handmade bold gold ring ($2,880); Adeler Jewelers, 772-E Walker Rd., Great Falls, Va., 703-759-4076, www.adelerjewelers.com.

Model Kathy Leutner is no stranger to Washington. Raised in Chantilly, Va., about half an hour outside the city, Leutner would often come to the capital with her family to shop, visit museums, and enjoy the cherry blossoms each spring. She began modeling after she was discovered by a talent agent while shopping at Tysons Galleria at age 18, but modeling soon took a backseat to education when she enrolled at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Va. During her last semester, she commuted between JMU and New York City, where she was frequently booked in commercial, editorial, and bridal shoots. Recently, she was featured as the face of Self magazine’s 2009 “Self Beauty Awards.” Leutner is now a full-time model based out of New York with Click Model Management. When she’s not travelling for work, she spends her time volunteering at the SPCA and the Lazarus Foundation.
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Usher in spring with bamboo fiber, organic cotton, recycled materials, and “made-in-the-USA” clothing.

Photograpy Tim Coburn
Styling James Cornwell, PR @ Partners
Hair and Makeup Francesca Mastri, PR @ Partners
Model Catherine Morin
Styling Assistant Cathy Phillips

Armani Colleczioni Sahara jacket and trousers ($1,615, $495); Saks Fifth Avenue, 2051 International Dr., McLean, Va., 703-761-0700, www.saks.com. Dé.Dé one-of-a-kind, hand-woven bag with raw materials and discarded, re-purposed leather ($178); South Moon Under, 2700 Clarendon Blvd. #R440, Arlington, Va., 703-807-4083, www.southmoonunder.com. Eileen Fisher organic cotton stretch pink jersey ($68); Bloomingdale’s, 5300 Western Ave., Chevy Chase, Md., 240-744-3700, www.bloomingdales.com.

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Whether you’re running the board meeting, lobbying on the Hill or pushing for that six figure raise you deserve, nothing says, “I own this place” like a well-tailored suit and wisely-chosen accessories.

Photography Tim Coburn
Style Lana Orloff and James Cornwell
Hair and makeup James Cornwell with Pr@partners
Models courtesy of T.H.E Artist Agency
Makeup artists Micken Garcia and Francesca mastri with Pr@partners
Hair stylists Lisa Prozzo and Loretta Jameson with Pr@partners
Shoot and styling assistants Tiffany Carter, Melissa Grady, and Danille Jackson

Chanel dress suit in plum ($5,290) and Ferragamo python clutch ($1,190); Bloomingdales, 5300 Western Ave., Chevy Chase, Md., 240-744-3700. Van Cleef & Arpels white gold and diamond Flowerlace pendant ($16,700) and white gold and diamond Flowerlace earrings ($24,300); Van Cleef & Arpels, 5454 Wisconsin Ave., Chevy Chase Md., 301-654-5449.
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