09.12.16

Embrace the Vision of Tyler Böe

Genuine, modern, refined…these are only a few of the adjectives used to define the chic designs by Tyler Böe.  Tyler Böe’s collection of contemporary sportswear is a line beloved by Kiskadee and our […]
09.07.16

Timeless Quality at Kiskadee (No More Throw-away Clothing!)

I admit it.  I have purchased plenty of clothing at big box stores and discount clothing stores.  I have used them to purchase school and play clothes for my children when they were […]
09.06.16

Host a Sip-and-Save Shopping Party!

  With the start of school, Kiskadee will soon be asked to support schools and other non-profits for inclusion in their annual fundraising auctions.  We are pleased to help others in our community […]
09.01.16

Fifty Shades of Purple

Purple is such a rich, vibrant color. Regal and sophisticated.  It is associated with creativity, spirituality, and intuition. It varies in shades from lavender to magenta, eggplant to violet. However…it is one of […]
08.22.16

3 Ways to Spoil Yourself Rotten

We all need to spoil ourselves!  Life, as beautiful as it is, can get in the way and there are times we need to step back, relax, reassess, and re-emerge as the impressive […]
08.18.16

Summer Stars: Peasant Blouse and Lace-up Sandals for an Evening on The Avenue

Don’t let the threat of September end your enjoyment of long summer days and nights.  Stretch the season out as loooong as you can!  Revel in the coconut-y smell of sunscreen, prepare for […]
08.16.16

Are You a Fashion Rebel? Yes, You Can Mix Cream + White

Rules, rules, rules!  Day in and day out, our many activities are decided by rules.  It could be obvious rules, such as laws by which we must abide, or more ambiguous rules set […]
08.08.16

How to Pull Off Horizontal Stripes

We’ve all heard it before: horizontal stripes make you look wider. But is that really true? Horizontal stripes have been a staple in designer collections, including those traditionally seen as preppy and beachy, […]
08.02.16

Summer to Fall: Haute Johnny Was

One thing I love about owning an independent boutique is being able to carry unique and hard-to-find clothing lines. Johnny Was fits that mold by breaking with tradition and focusing on its own […]
08.01.16

How Not To Dress Like a Tourist? Look to Our Own Customer!

The dog days of August are upon us.  Tour buses are parked three deep at the Smithsonian museums and the Pentagon City Mall food court is swarmed with tourists fresh off of deluxe […]
07.29.16

Street Style: Katherine Edwards

I’m sure you have seen the stunning Katherine Edwards at Kiskadee! She has been a wonderful addition to our team and is beloved by many of our customers.  This wife and mother of […]
07.19.16

Vacation, Vacation, Vacation

When I graduated from William & Mary waaaaaayyy back in 1987 (yikes!), I immediately went to the Cape for the summer to work and save up for the big graduation trip I was […]
07.15.16

Street Style: Meg Lombardo

We love Stylebook because we get to post content that helps you look and feel your best, from the latest and greatest in our boutique, to what we love about Alexandria, and even […]
07.13.16

WTW: Road Trip Edition

You have heard it before…ROAD TRIP! It can either be a blessing or a curse depending upon your attitude and age.  As a child I loved them.  My sibs and I would sit […]
07.11.16

Ask Stylebook: Can I Wear Black and Still Look Summer-y?

As much as we like playing with bold summery colors, it’s near impossible to avoid the urge to throw on basic black pieces—even during the hottest months of the year. The darkest shade in […]


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