Recap: 1693's Technicolor at Olives

Im going to start off by saying I blame Miles for telling the bartender (shout to Chanel!), "They can order whatever they want." All bad!

(Photo: Team BBC's Miles with Marc Barnes, a legend in the DC party scene and Dave of Dave & Ray)

Anyway, 1693's June attempt to put some color on the party scene worked. Without thier normal bag of tricks (I really expected some colorful lighting, glow sticks... perhaps even the spotlights outside I thought would have some multicolor aspect) but no, 1693 just supplied a classy venue for a nice party.

(Photo: My night vision camera captured all the patrons enjoying Olives last Saturday)

I go out too much to worry about which dress would be perfect for this occasion. Still, the women were decked out in what looked like a nod to Prom night. They definitely looked good although some of them did a little too much. But I can't hate... my middle name is 'too much' (no smart comments needed. Thanks.).

Men definitely came hard as in they looked good. If you didn't have on a suit jacket in Olives (1600 K Street NW) you were slacking.

And while we're on the men, I don't know if it was because of the particularly strong (and overpriced) drinks... Did my apple martini really come to $16 and some change?! (And why can't the makeshift bar on the first level have glasses like the other two bars? I understand that's normally the kitchen but it is the most convenient bar and you just can't look cute holding plastic) but men came out with the game tonight. Is it beause its hot? Summer is a natural aphrodisiac but please leave the lines and the lies at home.

Some guy actually walked up on me and my homegirl with a dumb look on his face and just stood there... We're like ..."Hi???"... He responds,"How do I look?"

"Dumb," I say in all seriousness and I think that made him more intrigued. Boo. Another guy told me he was a toll booth operator...he was wearing seersucker. I don't believe you and why would you say that? Why don't you go to the store and buy some conversation.

(Photo: The night vision caught patrons enjoying themselves on the lower level)

Still, although I've seen it get crazier at Olives, there was no mass confusion at the door (thank God), the line outside the girls bathroom never got stupid long and although it was hot (one of the AC's broke right before the party) it was the most dancing I saw at Olives ever!

One patron said the party felt like an afterhours happy hour. Another said it felt very cliquish... and perhaps it is.

(Photo: DC Fab! Girl with DJ Harry Hotter)

Harry Hotter played the bangers... He even played Wayne and Babyface's new song,"Comfortable" twice. That's my jam so I didn't mind the repeat.

By the end of the night, if you didn't make it up to the upper room... too bad cuz it was hella hot and hella fun... and even had places to rest your feet ladies.

(Photo: The party girls: Alex, our new art critic, Chelsea and DC Fab! Girl chillen in the upper room)

A good effort... Solid fun... B+/A-

The Fab! Rundown | The Saturday Night Edition

So in my effort to keep you better up to date on weekend activities, here are my Saturday night picks (Thanks to S. Breezy for calling me out and making me get my act together):

>> Sayo has been very consistent in bringing a good looking crowd to Penang (1837 M Street NW) and he wouldn't have it any other way... Cuz you will get denied if you're not fly. I also hear he's having an open bar until midnight. To get on the guestlist click here!

>>Whenever this monthly party rolls around, Olives (1600 K Street NW) is always filled to capacity with DC's sociables. This month, the boys have created a very unique theme: Technicolor. I hear they'll be a Ciroc open bar, a lounge sponsored by Vitamin Water, some major ballers (GROUPIE ALERT!) and there are rumors floating that the sexiest dark skinned brother I know will be in the building...Idris Elba (remember who told you first!) :)

>> Want groupie love? These people do...Seesinz from Flava of Love 3 and DeShawn Stevenson are hosting Saturday night at H20 (800 Water Street).

Those will be the best parties in the city... So yea, nothing else to say about that.

Happy weekend :)

Pic Recap: 1693's Faberge at Olives

(Photo: Setting the mood with the violinists...now THAT'S fab!)

(Photo: Many high end cars lined 16th and K Streets...NW of course)

(Photo: Once you got inside you couldn't help but run into people you knew...)

(Photo: Some of my favs: Talk of DC  with Team BBC)

(Photo: One of our fav fab! fans...I see you Yodit! See the recap of her bday party here)

(Photo: A packed Olives...)

Congrats 1693 to another successful party at Olives! ...and shout out to Miles for keeping me in the loop and not holding my trips to NYC against me! :) 

Recap: 1693 presents Monarchy at Olives

It seems that everyone has been talking about 1693's party at Olives (1600 K Street)...many have been giving me their opinion (feel free to leave your comments below!) but here's my opinion:

1693 brought out one of the best looking crowds I've seen in the longest time. With all of the hype surrounding this party thanks to Comcast being there and Rock the Vote encouraging all of us to vote no matter our party affiliations, this party seemed to have it all (although I never saw the free champagne, wine etc.). Oh yea, but they did have Visanthe Shiancoe of the Minnesota Vikings and Brian Westbrook of the Philadelphia Eagles, both DMV natives.

(Photo: The line outside of Olives)

One thing 1693 doesn't have a problem doing is getting people to come out. The door was one of the craziest things...I hear people started lining up at 9 PM to get into this restaurant and even still, those without a pre-paid $30 ticket (hmmm) or who weren't with a birthday party were still left standing outside in the cold for almost an hour. And they told you to come fly, one kid paid $200 to get into this party for not being jazzy enough (And you know he let everybody know he spent that much just to let people know he had that much...not fab boo).

(Photo: Miles from Team BBC being interviewed by Comcast anchorman)

(Photo: Rock the Vote rockin' their signage at the event)

Did I mention this is one of my favorite venues? Lovin' the look of the place...

(Photo: People lookin' lovely in VIP)

(Photo: DJ Harry Hotter on the Apple comp...is there a reason why his name rhymes with Harry Potter? Just curious...)

Of course people were too cute to really get down but the DJ kept it coming with the classic party starters. I can't forget to mention how freezing COLD it was on the first floor...and walk a few steps downstairs and it was hot as hell. Get it together.

And yes, you could hear the chicks complaining about this place only having one bathroom from across the party. Don't drink too much here because you'll have no where to break the seal.

(Photo: Nate Zewdu of Talk of DC and Dave of Dave&Ray ...who I was told I couldn't call Sinbad)

(Photo: They were even giving out hats with "It's Your Call with Lynn Doyle" on it...I'm sorry Lynn but you're gonna have to get cuter hats to want me to carry that with me all night and then have to take it home and then even consider wearing it. Cute girl tho.)

Still, if you weren't here then you missed it. 1693, a very accommodating crew (and they look good too), provided a solid boughie party for all those who wanted to parlay, show off and run up their credit card bills.

Top Party Pick: 1693 Presents Monarchy at Olives | Feb. 23

This Saturday (2.23.08), some of my favorites 1693 are throwing a party called "Monarchy" at Olives (1600 K Street NW). It's also sponsored by Comcast and Rock the Vote so I'm sure this party will have some tricks up its sleeve.

They have this long drawn out explanation of the party but to put it simply, it's the spot to be on Saturday. Tickets are a pricey $30 (hope you get paid this Friday...I don't); click here to get them.

But 1693 knows how to throw a good party. Below is a video from their last event they threw in honor of the AKA's centennial held at the same location.

Recap: AKA's Celebrate 100 Years at Olives

With so much buzz around this party, due to the wonderful promotions of 1693 Luxury Entertainment Group, Olives (1600 K Street NW) celebrated the ladies who wear pink and green!

(Photo: Promoters, Dave & Ray)

Many AKA's from across the nation, came the District, the birthplace of their sorority to celebrate 100 years of sisterhood. I did see a lot of MD AKA's in the place (Shout out to Dea, Darla, Brandi and Kim)!!!

(Photo: The line outside of Olives)

By far a successful night, 500 people were left outside wondering how it was; not to mention the fire marshall had to be called twice! But don't worry, if you were standing outside for long they had those glorious inventions called heat lamps that kept that ladies warm until they reached the door.

Oh yea, and I can't forget who made a special appearance, making everyone feel important: Alena (yes, the former Miss DC) from WPGC who stayed afterward to enjoy the party.

(Photo: Alena 7 interviewing members of AKA Sorority, Inc.)

And if you're wondering what went down inside, well just look below. You missed out!!!!

(Photo: People enjoying the atmosphere inside of Olives)

Congrats to 1693 for a successful party!!!!

p.s. Shout out to TeamBBC.com (It's nothing!) :)