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Huge beauty expo comes to D.C. this weekend
Internationally renowned photographer and ‘America's Next Top Model’ judge, Nigel Barker, will be headlining the Fashion, Beauty and Lifestyle Expo.
The third annual Fashion, Beauty and Lifestyle Expo, headlined by “America’s Next Top Model” photographer and judge Nigel Barker, will be held at the Convention Center on Saturday from noon to 6 p.m.
The expo will feature all-day runway fashion shows, free makeovers and the latest information on design and style trends.
“We attracted nearly 4,000 people at last fall’s FBL,” Ashley Messina, WDCW-TV vice president and general manger, said in a press release. “This year we have more attractions, highly-regarded and nationally-known experts in the field of fashion and … other … new additions to the day. It promises to be even bigger and more exciting than last year.”
Barker will host some of the fashion shows and meet with attendees.
Joining Barker as co-host is Korto Momolu from the fifth season of “Project Runway.”
The first 500 people at the door will win a free hair style makeover provided by designers from Cole Stevens.
Tickets can be purchased in advanced for $10 at dc50tv.com or at the door for $15.
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