Fashion and beauty events worth seeking out in Washington this week

Fashion and beauty events worth seeking out in Washington this weekUnion Market. | Photo: Sherise G./Yelp
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Published on December 10, 2018

Looking for fashion-forward events this week?

From makeup to tropics-themed clothing, there's plenty to do when it comes to opportunities to up your fashion and beauty game. Read on for a rundown of what to do in Washington this week.

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Mented DC Pop-Up

First, New York-based cosmetics company Mented is hosting a pop-up on H Street on Friday. The nearly two-year-old company started by two Harvard Business School alumni offers eyeshadow, lipsticks, glosses and nail lacquers designed for women of color. 

When: Friday, December 14, 5-9 p.m.
Where: 417 H St. NE, #2
Price: Free
Click here for more details, and to RSVP

Torrid Pop-Up Shop

Next is another pop-up, this one highlighting new and gently-used clothing for curvy women, all for around $5.

Seventy percent of proceeds from the sale will support the National Center for Children and Families as they help remove barriers to education for vulnerable youth. There'll be complimentary food, as well.

When: Saturday, December 15, 11 a.m.- Sunday, December 16, 7 p.m.
Where: Fia's Fabulous Finds, 806 Upshur St. NW
Price: Free
Click here for more details, and to register

Meet Your Maker(s) | Pop Up Shopping

Union Market is the site of another pop-up shopping experience this weekend. This time it's a curated mix of emerging and name brand producers, with products for men, women and children. Enjoy free cocktail samples while you shop.

When: Saturday, December 15, 11 a.m.- Sunday, December 16, 6 p.m.
Where: Union Market, 1309 Fifth St. NE
Price: Free
Click here for more details, and to register

The Coconut Market: DC's Tropical Shopping Oasis- Fiesta In The Snow Finale Ed.

Finally, The Coconut Market is a tropics-themed shopping experience at Southwest's Blind Whino arts space. Shop for clothing and crafts representing African, Asian, Caribbean and Latin American cultures, while enjoying the music of Afrobeat, reggae, soca and more. There'll be relevant food and drink, too.

When: Sunday, December 16, 12-5:30 p.m.
Where: Blind Whino, 700 Delaware Ave. SW
Price: Free early bird ticket
Click here for more details, and to get your tickets