03.11.15

what to wear: irish mist

We loved Cathy’s post about “The Monochromatic Solution” and thought we would try our own version using soft pastels. With St. Patrick’s Day coming up next week, here’s a great way to stylishly […]
03.10.15

ask stylebook: too old for shorts?

Julie: How old is too old for shorts? Can you tell I’m dreaming of warmer weather? Darby, Kiskadee: It’s not a question of whether or not you are too old for shorts but […]
02.02.15

on dressing your feet

I love shoes. I really love shoes. I will go out of my way to find excuses to wear them in all shapes and sizes! But standing up in the store all-day, I […]
01.13.15

ask stylebook: the perfect pant?

Lynn: I’ve been looking for a pair of pants that are straight but polished enough to dress up or down. I’m not as young as I once was, and would prefer to not […]
01.05.15

#fitforlife: personal training at fitness on the run

After successfully completing the 30 day plank challenge, I was inspired to take exercise more seriously. As you may remember from my previous article, I have not been incorporating workouts in my life […]
12.30.14

what to wear: new year’s day

No matter what you have planned for New Year’s Day, your look should be comfy chic. Don’t complicate things unnecessarily; grab your favorite sweater and a pair of jeans and call it a […]
11.25.14

thanksgiving traditions: a horse farm and corn pudding

Over the river and through the woods to my sister-in-law’s house we go…..and this is where we arrive! And what a beautiful horse farm it is! Located just outside of Philadelphia, we don’t […]
11.03.14

darby’s plank challenge

I am taking on the 30 Day Plank Challenge. Who’s with me? I don’t know about you, but I already have my eye on this cute, little number for the holidays. The problem […]
10.27.14

what to wear: anniversary dinner

Some years are seen as larger milestones than others, whether it’s due to a number or a hurdle overcome that year. It doesn’t matter how fancy or casual your celebration is, they are […]
10.24.14

coatology

I’ve been a co-owner of Kiskadee going on seven years. We have had many beautiful pieces fly in and out of the shop doors, and every year a handful of them become personal […]
10.16.14

meet the designer: hila

Seven years ago, my friend Hila launched HILA Designs. But Hila and I actually go way back. In fact, I’ve known her for almost 20 years and have had the enormous privilege to […]
10.08.14

what to wear: fall saturday staples

Cozy up because it’s getting cold! These are our favorite fall weekend must-haves: Soft and cozy sweaters, ultra-comfortable denim and boots will keep you looking stylish whether you spend a day at a […]
09.29.14

what to wear: denim on denim

All denim, all the time. Or at least that’s the way it seems in fashion today. The trend got a bad reputation in the ’90s–admittedly, it did look like we were wearing adult […]
09.09.14

star style envy: jennifer aniston

That easy, approachable, put-together, laid back but sophisticated look is something that celebrities like Jennifer Aniston pull off so well. But how do we translate this easy-going look into actually getting dressed in […]
09.01.14

what to wear: our favorite dress

Remember this Milly dress? This dress has us all swooning. Not only do 3 of the Alexandria Stylebookers have it, we think you should too! Available in black and blue, this dress is […]


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