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The 2012 Affair of the Heart Luncheon and Fashion Show

Kert Rosenkoetter, vice president and general manager of Saks Fifth Avenue, Christie Swanson, chair, Darby Gingery, chair, Jay Blackwell of the American Heart Association and Jeremy Beauchamp of the American Heart Association

The 64th Annual "An Affair of the Heart" Luncheon and Fashion Show took place Monday afternoon at the Marriott Wardman Park.

The event has spanned over 60 years and brings together women of all ages. The Women's Board of the American Heart Association sponsors the event, which has raised $5.25 million over the past 10 years.

The lunch typically includes a fashion show by Saks Fifth Avenue that introduces the new spring line each year.

— report and photographs by Kate Oczypok

Berni Rand, Barbara Oates, Gabrielle Carruth, Vicki Tanner, Kathy Dahlberg, Michelle Robbins, Bogusia Thoemmes, Carrie Desmond and Townley Cozad, all of Lockheed Martin

Karen Forest, Greg Leech and Rich Fischer

Jonice Gray Tucker, daughter of D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray

Marion Webster, Susan Gardner, Ruthanna Weber, Gail Peterson, Claudia Neal, Malinda Lindsay and Karla Hoffman

Liz Underhill, Lori Hague and Sherree Krisco

Donna Thompson and Kay Diane Bowles

Jack Collamore, Kimberley Fraser and Laurie Brunner

Deirdre Adkins and Kay O'Brien

Angela Marriott, Melanie Cotton and Donna Marriott

Kelly Nakamoto and Terri McClements

Hundreds of women attend the event every year.

Kathleen Matthews served as master of ceremonies.

Lunch included heart-shaped items like this salad.

American University's Associate Catholic Chaplain Karin Thornton delivered an invocation.

K Street Kate's Kate Michael modeled in the show.

Saks premiered their spring line at the event.

Modeling a yellow and white ensemble.

A straw hat accented an outfit from Saks' upcoming spring 2012 line.

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