Washington Life

Thought I would share some photos of Lacy and I in Washington Life from earlier this year :)

Bark Ball

Fashion for Paws and after the show

Your backstage pass to Fashion for Paws 2009

The Washington Humane Society really knows how to throw a party! This year’s Fashion for Paws was held at the Italian Embassy and through the hard work of the WHS staff, fundraising models (through direct donations and ticket sales) and sponsors raised over $240,000.

I arrived at 6pm to start preparing for the festivities. I was immediately greeted by WHS volunteers who offered to help me with my Maltese, Lacy. Want to read more....check out the rest of the article on the Examiner.com

You can vote for Lacy as cutest pet on the runway here!

My article was also picked up by LocalKicks.com


Below are a few photos of Lacy and I getting ready for the show, then for the after party and lounging in the Fendi sponsored VIP Lounge!

Fashion for Paws, tickets are almost sold out

Tickets for this year's event are almost sold out! For the full scoop visit my DC Pet Adoption Examiner page!

I am headed to the Catwalk with my dog!

On Tuesday night I hosted Rock and Roll for Fido with Andrea Rodgers. Andrea and I are both raising money for the Washington Humane Society's Fashion for Paws event. We committed to raising $3000 each for the opportunity to walk on the runway during the Fashion for Paws event.

I am happy to announce that both Andrea and I have hit our goal. I was able to raise funds through direct donations, in-kind sponsorships (which are not reflected on my fundraising page) and funds raised at the Rock and Roll for Fido event.

This year I will be rocking the runway with my Maltese, Lacy, by my side. (Remy has opted to sit out of this event, he says he has had enough of the puparazzi and would prefer a quiet evening at home)

Our good friend Jeff Lutton is only $95 from reaching his goal. Jeff is the owner of Dogtopia of Alexandria and can use your help to get to his goal. You can purchase your ticket or contribute to Jeff's fundraising campaign here.

Pictured with Andrea Rodgers and with my husband Steve

Rock and Roll for Fido and Val Kilmer

The Washington Humane Society has just announced Actor, Val Kilmer, will now be an Honorary Chair of Fashion for Paws, joining Honorary Chairs NBC’s Luke Russert, Animal Planet’s Victoria Stilwell and DC Council member, Jack Evans. The Mistress of Cermonies will be Pamela Sorenson.

Tickets to the event are still available through my fundraising campaign here. A donation of $75 or more will purchase your ticket.

As a kick off to the Fashion for Paws event I am hosting a fundraiser with fellow fundraising model Andrea Rodgers. Please join us for Rock and Roll for Fido on Tuesday, March 10 from 7-11pm at Tattoo Bar.

We are asking for a $10 donation at the door. There will be drink specials throughout the evening and free champagne for the ladies starting at 10pm.

(pictured above Jack Daniels, the ultimate Rock and Roll Pomeranian, on his recent camping trip)

Remy and Lacy need your Help!

Remy and Lacy asked me to remind everyone to purchase their tickets or donate to Fashion For Paws. Fashion for Paws® (F4P) benefits the Washington Humane Society and infuses the nation’s capital with cutting edge high fashion, drawing an extraordinary crowd of VIP’s, fashion and animals lovers alike. The event is being held March 28th at the Italian Embassy. In order for Remy and Lacy to walk on the Catwalk we need to raise $3000. We can raise the money through donations on our sponsorship page as well as through tickets purchased on our sponsorship page. Remember every dollar helps! To purchase tickets, donate and make a difference click here.

Fashion for Paws- The Fundraising Begins

Fashion for Paws- We need your help

What is Fashion for Paws?

Fashion for Paws infuses the nation’s capital with cutting edge high fashion, drawing an extraordinary crowd of VIP’s, fashion and animals lovers alike. The fashion show and fund raising event features sixty of Washington, DC’s most notable personalities as the models on the runway. Models on two-legs will be dressed in ready-to-wear spring ‘09, while those on four-legs will model ready-to-wag spring ’09.

When is Fashion for Paws?

On March 28, 2009 from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. the 3^rd annual Fashion for Paws® event will take place at the Embassy of Italy to benefit the Washington Humane Society (WHS). Tickets will be $75 per person (standing), VIP $150 per person (seated), and VIP tables will be $2000. This year’s Honorary Chair will be Luke Russert, and the Emcee will be Pamela Sorensen. Teatro Goldoni will be the VIP section sponsor, providing lavish Italian fare for VIP guests.

How can you help?

I. Make a donation

Support Karing by Kristina and Barkley Square’s Michelle D’Ettorre

email Michelle@karingbykristina.com or donate directly at http://my.e2rm.com/personalPage.aspx?registrationID=587354&LangPref=en-CA

II. Purchase a Fleur de Lis Dog Treat

These custom made cookies are available for $2 at www.barkleysquarebakery.com or at the store located at 2006 Mt. Vernon Ave, Alexandria VA 22301

$1 from each cookie will go towards our fundraising goal

III. Purchase an ad in the Fashion for Paws Program

To help us reach our goal please email Michelle@karingbykristina.com to purchase an ad

□ Full-Page Ad $ 2,500

Live area - 5.5 wide x 7 high (non-bleed)

□ Half-Page Ad $ 1,500

Live area - 5.5 wide x 3.5 high (non-bleed)

□ 1/4 Page Ad $ 750

Live area - 2.75 wide x 3.5 High (non-bleed)

□ Business Card Ad $ 300

Live area – 1.37 wide x 1.75 High (non-bleed)

IV. Purchase a Ticket to the Fashion for Paws Event

To help us reach our goal please email Michelle@karingbykristina.com to purchase a ticket

□Tickets will be $75 per person (standing)

□VIP $150 per person (seated)

□VIP tables will be $2000

Fashion for Paws Event

Recently, I attended an event hosted by Capitol File Magazine at the Tommy Hilfiger store in Georgetown. A portion of the evening's purchases went to support the Washington Humane Society's Fashion for Paws Event. Fashion for Paws will be held this year Saturday, March 28, 2009 at the Embassy of Italy 3000 Whitehaven St NW Washington, DC 20008.

Last year my company Barkley Square outfitted all of the doggie models at the Fashion for Paws event.

At Tommy Hilfiger I noticed some very cute Argyle sweaters which are a perfect match for the doggie argyle sweater we have at Barkley Square.

The event was a great success and we ran into several old friends as well as made some new ones, including Advisory Chair for Fashion for Paws, Tara DeNicolas; Miss DC, Kate Marie Grinold; Miss Teen DC, Jasmine Alexis; Katherine Kennedy and Andy Baldwin.