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Fashion & Style

September 2023 PUBLISHER

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Dear Reader,

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I hope this letter finds you in high spirits and full of creative energy. Let's take a moment to celebrate and explore the fascinating world of style. Style is not limited to the clothes we wear or the way we adorn ourselves; it encompasses every aspect of our lives. From the way we decorate our homes to the music we listen to, from the books we read to the way we carry ourselves in conversations, style permeates every facet of our existence. It is the thread that weaves together the tapestry of our lives. In this issue, we get inspired by Emmy and Edward R. Murrow award winner; Fox 5 Anchor Shomari Stone, and how he continues to make an impact with his tireless work ethic and refreshing candor and style. Hair By Moses, you will find nothing but divine with Potomac-based hair stylist Moses Somekhiani's new Falls Road location. As individuals, we have the freedom to embrace established styles, blend them together, or forge entirely new paths, becoming trendsetters ourselves. We hope this issue inspires you to forge new paths or perhaps explore familiar ones. There is so much here in Potomac to uplift our spirits, boost your productivity, and ignite your creativity. Special thank you to Potomac Lifestyle’s Publisher Assistant and creative make-up designer Trina Cox. She has worked tirelessly to make sure our featured individuals look and are presented at their best. I would also like to extend a huge thank you as well to Everett Hall of Everett Hall Boutique Chevy Chase who contributed the clothing for “The Empathetic Anchor” page 32-37. Here’s to being uniquely you!

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F E ATU R E D

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Lifestyle Letter

City Scene

Business Monthly

Local Experiences

Hair Care ST Y LE + B EAU T Y

Healthy Lifestyle FI T NES S

Inspired By LI FE + C U LT U R E

Travel Journal T R AV EL

Trend Setter ST Y LE + B EAU T Y

Events

Giving Back ST YLE + B EAU T Y

Master stylist with a divine touch.

28 BellRinger Rides Again Against Cancer The second annual BellRinger bike ride is looking to leave cancer in the dust.

32 The Empathetic Anchor

FOX 5 DC’s Shomari Stone continues to make an impact with his tireless work ethic and refreshing candor.

40 Caribbean Dream

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1-14: The Washington Fashion Show White Party, June 25, 2023 at Patterson Mansion 1: Model Selamawit Yirga and Dionna Stokes wearing Shop the Runway 2: Model Madison Grissom wearing Shop the Runway 3: Guest model/actor Michael Knowles leads for Corjor International 4: Model Eric Brisbane for Shop the Runway 5: Model Fatou Lette in a Corjor International gown 6: Oksana Vishniauskaite in Shop the Runway 7: Model Andrea Ross wearing Renee France Designs

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8: Rudy Brook models Shop the Runway 9: Oksana Vishniauskaite models a dress by Renee France Designs 10: DC Fashion Week Founder, Ean Williams, and designer Rania Ezzat of Shop the Runway 11: Selamwitt Yirga wearing a Corjor International gown 12: Model Oksana Vishniauskaite in E Bannister Couture 13: Model Rudy Brook wearing designer Malcolm Staples 14: Marcus Jackson in E Bannister Couture Photography by @PhelanMarc

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1-7: The Many Hats Cup: Polo for Kids Sunset Match & Tailgate, July 15, 2023 at Summerhill Farm and Polo Club 1: The Many Hats Institute partners with The District Cup (TDC) to support local charities such as the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp 2: David Sotomayor, Don Bramer, Marisa Bianchi, Alex Jenkins, Dario Sotomayor, and Gonzalo Fucci 3: Caroline Simms, Mary Randolph Gannon, and Dawn Helak enjoying the tailgate with family and friends 4: Sandy Thurman, Scotty Greenwood, Sherrie Beckstead, TDC Foundation Board members, and Jocelyn Moore, host committee co-chair 5: David Tafuri, International Lawyer, Fox News contributor, and accomplished polo player with his mallet at the ready 6: Emma Hoffschneider, Christian Bentley, Publisher of Middleburg Life magazine, and Sarah Rezvani, Potomac Lifestyle Managing Editor 7: Families line up to shake hands with the polo players post-match

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Marian Style A woman’s clothing and accessories boutique store located in Rockville, Md. Marian Style inspires elegance and class with product offerings including blouses, bodysuits, dresses, jackets, jeans, jumpsuits, skirts, rompers and more. Visit their website at marianstyle.com or contact them directly via email marianstyleinfo@ gmail.com for the latest collection, sales, and events. Photography: @marian.style

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Everyone loves a stylish scene, so we’ve rounded up some of our picks for the most sophisticated and fashionable destinations that will have you feeling renewed as well as ready for the camera.

Our Picks for The Style Scene SLIGO CR EEK MUSIC SER IES: Every Friday from 6-8 pm free family-friendly

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live outdoor music on the pristine grounds of Sligo Creek Golf Course. Drinks and specialty fare available for purchase. 9701 Sligo Creek Parkway, Silver Spring, Maryland OPEN HOUSE AT THE ST. JAMES PER FOR MANCE CLUB BETHE SD A : On September 23 from 12pm-5pm, area residents are invited to an Open House to experience the vibrant atmosphere of this esteemed performance club. 6828 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland WOR LD CULTUR AL FESTIVAL: Renew, groove, dance, sing, and connect with millions of people who long for more unity and less division. WCF will begin Friday, September 29 and continue through Sunday morning. National Mall, Washington, DC THE DISTR ICT CUP: The 2023 Polo tournament on September 30th serves as a platform to promote inclusivity, support charitable causes, and allows spectators to witness the oldest team sport in history. West Potomac Park 2912 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC DC FASHION WEEK: The 2024 Spring/Summer Collections will showcase on September 29-October 1 with Washington’s most significant fashion industry networking party, emerging designers, and 39th international couture collections. 2020 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC

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A client of the Potomac-based hair stylist Moses Somekhian wrote a light-hearted review of her experience by referring to the prophet Moses from the Old Testament: “His name is quite fitting because he did miracles with my hair!” She goes on to write that he is “very kind, creative and a great listener (so important!), and gave me exactly the result I wanted.” Such a testimonial is typical of the women — and men — who frequent Moses’ new studio, Salon M, located on Falls Road. The atmosphere is warm and cozy. Moses has three assistants and sees one client at a time. He emphasizes the importance of keeping up with the latest products and styles, and he frequently attends hair shows to do so. At Salon M his customers can find a full

panoply of services, starting with haircuts, hair color and highlights, including Balayage, where he considers the client’s skin tone and natural base color to determine which color tones will work best on each person. Other offerings include, nonsurgical hair replacement for both men and women, with a private salon for these services. Customers come to Moses for hair thickeners, extensions, keratin hair straightening, make-up for special events and bridal packages, which include up-dos and facials, even VIP mobile glam services. One unique and very important aspect of Salon M is a private, elegant downstairs area where patients who have lost their hair due to chemotherapy or illness can have an individual wig made of human hair custom designed. CONTINUED >

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Moses has been styling hair for over 35 years. He was introduced to the salon business in Iran and after originally planning to become an architect he decided to launch a new career in the U.S. His always evolving and relevant techniques have kept him in constant demand. All are welcome at Salon M, whether they be stay-at-home moms, career women, or kids and teenagers. During his career, Moses has also tended to the tresses of many well-known celebrities, political figures, reality stars, and beauty insiders. His clients are dedicated to him and in addition to his many regular local customers, some travel to his Potomac studio from as far away as Texas, Florida, and California. His work has earned him recognition in national publications, including InStyle, NewBeauty, Harper’s Bazaar, Glamour, Star, People, and StyleWatch, just to name a few! Moses is also a master stylist and is a member of the French Coiffure Association. In addition to his work as a stylist, Moses recently added entrepreneur to his already-full resume by starting a new line of hair care containing essential nutrients consisting of natural minerals and oils. His products are available for purchase at Salon M as well as Bloomingdale’s. To schedule a free consultation, email Salon M at info@hairbymoses.com or call (301) 299-0100.

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Cancer touches everyone — whether through a personal diagnosis, coworker, or that of a friend or family member. It’s a disease that is hard to beat, but organizers at BellRinger are up for the challenge as they aim to leave cancer in the dust during their second annual bike ride. “We ride for an important cause: to identify, prevent, detect, and cure cancer,” says Dr. Louis Weiner, Director of Georgetown University's Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center and founder of BellRinger. The first BellRinger ride was held in October 2022. Over 700 riders participated, and more than $1.4 million dollars was raised

to benefit cancer research at the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. For the second annual ride scheduled for this October, BellRinger is aiming to double that, with a new goal of $2 million. They’re already ahead of their ridership goal, as well. “We expect to have over 1,000 riders this year,” says Chris Timko, executive director of BellRinger. “That would put us on pace to become comparable with some of the other largest rides in the country.” The ride is growing quickly, and so are the donations, which are being used to fund new groundbreaking therapies. “Dr. Weiner’s idea was to launch BellRinger to fund that young cancer researcher who hasn’t had their break, but has the big, bold new idea that could change the game,” says Timko. The funding has also backed concepts that have shown promise in a lab setting, but need an extra push to reach the clinical trial stage. As bikers ride miles on the BellRinger trails, they’re pushing cancer research miles ahead —and that calls for a celebration.

The night before the ride features live music, food, and a chance to meet fellow riders. The day of, those who cross the finish line will be greeted by friends and family cheering them on, more music, and fun. It’s accessible to anyone who wants to partake, as riders can customize their ride lengths, starting in Georgetown and ending in Maryland. For those who can’t make it in person but want to support the cause, there’s a “virtual ride” option. “Everybody becomes a cancer researcher if they ride. Every mile you ride, every time you turn a pedal – you’re raising money to work towards a cure,” says Dr. Weiner. “I can think of no higher mission in life than trying to do that.”

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Before winning seven Emmys and two Edward R. Murrow awards, before covering the Boston Marathon bombing and the January 6 insurrection, FOX 5 DC anchor and reporter Shomari Stone was a young journalist trying to make it in Fort Myers, Florida. Like any ambitious twenty-something right out of college, he was a little bit nervous and a little bit green. “I would sometimes stumble on a live shot and rather than be kind, some people would laugh at me and say, ‘he's not good enough.’ And it really hurt me,” Stone says. “I’d sometimes cry.” But the kid who’d decided as a seven-year-old watching 60 Minutes with his family that he wanted to be like Ed Bradley when he grew up wasn’t going to let bullies knock him off his path. At the encouragement of his parents and the show’s main anchor Jim McLaughlin, Stone “used the pain to motivate myself to work even harder.” In a year, he landed a better position — reporting the news for CBS Miami — and stayed there for eight years. Since then, he’s held various high-profile posts, including as a correspondent for The News with Shepard Smith on CNBC.

Now, more than 20 years into his career, Stone expresses gratitude for his current work environment and explains what motivated him to tell stories to begin with. It’s the same reason the Ann Arbor, Michiganborn journalist speaks openly and often about what he calls his humble beginnings: working as a bellman at Embassy Suites Friendship Heights while attending St. John’s College High School when he first moved to D.C. and prior to that, washing dishes to help pay for tuition at Woodside Priory prep school in California. “As a reporter and an anchor, [these experiences] really helped me understand people, whether it's people who have been overlooked or rejected or just not treated fairly,” says Stone. “I can understand how they feel. And that helps me as a person and with my interviews because I'm able to come with a different perspective. People feel comfortable speaking with me and inviting me into their homes for my reports because I can relate to how they feel.” Stone’s co-anchor Angie Goff, who he says encouraged him to join FOX 5 when The News

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with Shepard Smith was abruptly canceled by CNBC last year, agrees that Stone has a knack for putting people at ease. “I’m a big believer that no matter how smart or talented you are you can’t achieve success alone. You need extraordinary, enthusiastic, and compassionate people around you. Shomari epitomizes all that and more as a family man, friend, and teammate,” Goff says. “He has a natural ability to just make people feel better. You’d be amazed how much that can change the temperature of any room.” Stone, who anchors the news in the evening before “throwing off my suit and putting on a polo and jeans” to be a field reporter at night, wouldn’t have it any other way. He appreciates how “innovative” FOX 5 is in its use of social media and the freedom he’s given to tell stories he cares about. “I like being a voice for the voiceless, the people who are overlooked, the people who are being taken advantage of, the people who are victims of crime,” Stone says. “The D.C. crime rate now is relatively high and to really go into these communities and understand the pain that these parents and grandparents and guardians are feeling after their loved ones are victims of gun violence, to be able to tell their stories in an impactful way while trying to help solve the crime makes my job meaningful and gives me a sense of purpose as a journalist.” Recently, Stone opened up about his weight loss journey to inspire others who may be struggling to make a change in their lives. He spoke on-air about reaching 299 pounds and doctors warning him of potential health issues. After getting off work late at night, he laughs, “I ordered pizza so much that I literally got to know the pizza delivery guy on a first-name basis.”

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