Help me advance to the next round of the Neiman Marcus Passion for Fashion Style Contest. I get to attend Fashion’s Night Out and a chance to win $5000. My two outfits are inspired by Washington, DC. Washingtonians love to work hard and play hard. In a town of dueling personalities (the politician and the entrepreneur), being conservative is our outside persona. Pearls are our best friend and so is the power color RED.

The gala gal looks chic in romantic lace pumps primped with a bow, ravishing red frock and statement making pearls. It’s elegant. For the gal about town whose day job is to schmooze and make deals, the Michael Kors Cashmere body suit and skirt combo is key. She knows how to cover up for day and vamp it up for night. A long black cashmere jacket is all we need for both looks to be perfected. We aren’t a boring town, we just know how to cover it up well…Vote for me here.  Make sure to leave a comment about my look for bonus points.